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21

The Contestant

Charles Ingram / Michael Larson

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21: The Contestant

A British Army major and his wife devise a plan to cheat the popular television game show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

Prelude: Michael Larson’s record-breaking performance on Press Your Luck.

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Music performed by Rest You Sleeping Giant

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