Thanks! I knew a 3rd place player winning the game was a silly rule, and that would've never happened on any game show.
Also, here's another idea I'd use (keeping the rules)
Set: Someone had the idea of combining the '80s US set with the recent Aussie set. I think that's a better idea.
Host: Now that I look at him, maybe John O'Hurley isn't such a bad idea after all for a host. After all people have mentioned him as a good host.
Hostess: Gotta bring Summer Bartholomew back.
Announcer: I was going to say Burton Richardson, but he seems to be busy with announcing the Feud. I'd stick with Charlie-O on that one (I could just picture him giving a long emphasis on the cash prize and introducing John).
And here's my proposed opening spiel:
"Today, on the world's richest quiz, we're offering a (car make and model) worth $xx,xxx for $385! A (just-as-expensive prize) worth $x,xxx for $31! And a trip to (vacation name) worth $xx,xxx for $103! Three of the biggest bargains on...
(echo) $ALE OF THE CENTURY!!!!!!
And now, here's the host of our show, John O'Hurley!!!"
And for special weeks (there will be few):
Over 65 Challenge - Seniors over the age of 65 compete on this show
Teen/College week - Teenagers (16-19) and college students compete
Lovebirds week - Dating and married couples compete
International Tournament - This would have contestants from all over the countries that have aired $otC before (USA, Australia, UK, New Zealand, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, and Paraguay). They take part in this tournament over a month, and the last person standing wins a check for $100,000 and a new car (like a new Corvette). And who should present the check but someone like Reg Grundy, for example.