How to Use A 'Lifeline'

摘要

On a recent Wednesday night Patricia Fili-Krushel, ABC's president, lingers in the monitor-packed control room of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." The contestant, a bearded mathematician, confidently answers question after question, bearing down on the $1 million prize. As host Regis Philbin kibitzes with him, the contestant grows more assured. "This guy is going to take us for a lot of money," the show's lead producer whispers cheerfully to Fili-Krushel.