I'm No Dummy

Someone at Sea TV 13 decided that instead of buying Jeopardy, their network would produce its own game show to lead up to the nightly news. The host of this local show had to be a powerful and charismatic figure, preferably well known in local circles. Possibly an AM radio talk show host or the weatherman. Local carpet store owner who had done a lot of commercials. Something like that. Murray was chosen as the host after one audition because he was a memorable character with a lot of charisma. He was charming and perfect. Smooth. Confident. Brightly orange colored in the head. Plus he had a good idea for a show. The show was titled “I’m No Dummy.” Three contestants compete in each episode. One is a person of low intelligence. The other two have a similarly high intelligence. During the first round, trivia questions are asked, specifically geared to the knowledge possessed by the stupidest person. For example, if there are two rocket scientists and one retarded football fan, then almost all the questions in round one are about football. You get the idea. At the end of round one, the person with the highest score can kick off one of his or her competitors. Then the remaining two battle the second round over questions of general knowledge. In the final round, the last person standing has to pass a test. If the person passes, they get $10,000. The show was interesting to the network for several reasons. First, the final test was to rank ten people, including at least one local dignitary or infamous scoundrel, in order of IQ. The ratings potential was electrifying. Second, all the contestants were locals. Again, ratings bonanza. The show was an immediate and shocking hit. The network never ran out of idiots who wanted to prove they could lick the smartasses, or brainiacs who thought they could take home an easy ten grand. There was talk of national syndication. The parent network was thrilled. Discussions were in progress. Life was good.