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    Stein, Ben

    What was the name of his character on 'The Wonder Years'?Ben Stein and all his Money

      Mr. Cantwell. 1989-1991, he played Kevin's teacher, Mr Cantwell.

    Which prestigious law school did Ben attend?Ben Stein and all his Money

      Yale Law School. Ben graduated in 1970, as the valedictorian by election of his classmates.

    In what year did 'Win Ben Stein's Money' begin?Ben Stein and all his Money

      1997.

    What other show does his assistant, Jimmy Kimmel, co-host?Ben Stein and all his Money

      The Man Show.

    What commercials are Ben known for?Ben Stein and all his Money

      Clear Eyes. Yep, he's always seen with a beach ball that has a sore eye.

    As of June 2000, how many books has Ben written and published?Ben Stein and all his Money

      16. Eight non-fiction books(mostly about his life in LA), and eight non-fiction books about finance, and social and ethical issues in culture.

    His wife, Alexandra Denman, does what for a living?Ben Stein and all his Money

      Lawyer.

    Ben Stein attended what law school?Ben Stein of "Money"

      Yale. He was voted valedictorian by his fellow students at Yale law school.

    How much are questions worth in the second round of play?Ben Stein of "Money"

      $200-$500. 'I am also sorry to say that questions in this round have sadistically risen to the range of 200 to 500 dollars of MY money.'

    Who was Ben's sidekick for the first 3 seasons?Ben Stein of "Money"

      Jimmy Kimmel. He is currently co-hosting 'The Man Show', also on Comedy Central.

    Who became Ben's sidekick at the beginning of the 4th season?Ben Stein of "Money"

      Nancy Pimental. She was one of the writers on South Park.

    To what U. S. president did Ben serve as a speech writer?Ben Stein of "Money"

      Richard Nixon. He often talks about Nixon on the show.

    What do they call the 3rd and final round of the game?Ben Stein of "Money"

      The best of ten test of knowledge.

    What does Ben do in the 2nd and 3rd rounds that makes this game unique?Ben Stein of "Money"

      He becomes a contestant. '...which I will now defend by becoming a common contestant.'

    Finish this phrase from the opening of the show: 'So if you're smart enough, fast enough, and if you've got ____ ____'?Ben Stein of "Money"

      the guts . '...you could win Ben Stein's money.'

    How much money is Ben's original stake at the beginning of the show?Ben Stein of "Money"

      $5000. 'I'm putting up 5000 dollars that says I know more than YOU.'

    What song is used to open the show?Ben Stein of "Money"

      Beethoven's 9th.

    Which song is used to close the show?Ben Stein of "Money"

      March of the Valkyries.

    Ben teaches what subject at Pepperdine University?Ben Stein of "Money"

      Law. He was also a lawyer for Nixon.

    What is used to signify the end of a round?Ben Stein of "Money"

      Cuckoo clock. Although it almost never has a cuckoo bird in it, it is a cuckoo clock that makes a cuckoo call.

    What production company produces 'Win Ben Stein's Money'?Ben Stein of "Money"

      Valleycrest. It appears at the end of every show.

    What web address does Ben encourage people to E-mail at the end of each show if they want to become a contestant?Ben Stein of "Money"

      Futility.com. '...so I challenge you to write, call, or E-mail me at futility.com in the chance, infinitesimal as it may be, that on some distant planet, on some distant day, you could win Ben Stein's money.'

    When was Ben Stein born?Ben Stein

      November 25, 1944. Ben was born in Washington D.C. on November 25, 1944.

    Who was Ben Stein's father?Ben Stein

      Herbert Stein. Herbert Stein (27 Aug 1916 - 8 Sep 1999) was a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and was on the board of contributors of The Wall Street Journal.

    What college did Ben graduate from, in 1966?Ben Stein

      Columbia. Ben graduated with honors in Economics from Columbia University in 1966.

    In what year did he graduate from Yale Law School?Ben Stein

      1970. Ben was the Valedictorian of his class by election of his fellow students!

    Ben's quiz show "Win Ben Stein's Money" began in what year?Ben Stein

      1997. A very funny and smart show that co-starred Jimmy Kimmel as Ben's host and disrespectful sidekick.

    Who did Ben marry in 1968? Ben Stein

      Alexandra Denman. No, Ben is not one of Elizabeth Taylor's ex-husbands. He married Alexandra in 1968, they were divorced in 1974, and re-married in 1977.

    What is the name of Ben's son?Ben Stein

      Tommy. Ben and Alexandra have one son, Tommy.

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