Thursday, January 10, 2008

Deal Or No Deal - Congratulations Brad Falcon - What a Deal!

* NBC / PETER “HOPPER” STONE photo

Did you guys see the Episode of deal or No deal with the Hawaiian Guy? Did you enjoy it? Well, we know the guy, and it's so much fun watching him on TV. He's just a really nice guy to start with. His whole family exudes the aloha spirit. For additional background, check these articles out:

Waikapu man lands $260,000 ’deal’ in TV game show
By KEHAULANI CERIZO, Staff Writer


WAIKAPU – Waikapu resident Brad Falcon saw his win on NBC’s “Deal or No Deal” on Wednesday night as a way to broadcast the aloha spirit for the nation to see.

And earning $260,000 wasn’t too shabby, either.

Falcon, a 37-year-old home remodeler, was the first person from Hawaii to land a spot on the popular NBC game show hosted by Howie Mandel. The game tests the nerve of contestants faced with choices of dollar amounts hidden in briefcases or offers to settle before all the briefcases are opened.

With his emotional highs and lows on display for a national television audience, Falcon ended by choosing a deal of $260,000.

Throwing shaka signs and sending Maui shout outs – especially those aimed at his family – Falcon had the Los Angeles crowd laughing much of the time as he hammed it up onstage.

“I really felt like bringing Hawaii to L.A. is important for everyone to see the aloha, the hugs,” said Falcon. “And I’m getting to bring my friends, my community with me (in representing the islands).”

Meanwhile, a group of about 40 friends and family members watched Falcon’s experience on a projector at his Waikapu Gardens home block party Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m.

“If you know him for even five minutes, you can tell he’s really amazing,” said his former co-worker Yukio Kina of Pukalani during the start of the show. “Regardless of what he walks away with, he’s definitely going to be grateful.” .. Continue reading at Maui News here.

Other articles:
Honolulu Advertiser
Star Bulletin
Watch Him HERE, he's funny!


9 comments:

Family O'Foxes said...

That was fun to watch....what was in his case #5? Did he have the million?

~Amy

Katrina said...

How fun to see someone you know on TV! I can't watch that show, usually, because the suspense stresses me out. How weird is that?

Anonymous said...

Great to see a Hawaii boy do good, and represent Hawaii in such a great way. I know Brads Dad from years back and he was such a great guy to me, it was awesome to see him in the audience. It's been 15 years since we've seen each other. I know he really was proud of the kids. Nice to see they turned out so well. Congratulations. and send a shout out to Roger from Dan Martin AKA (numbnuts)

mommy3 said...

We happened to catch Brad's episode (because he was such a fun guy) and I wondered if you had any Hawaii connection to him. How funny that you actually know him :)

Liza on Maui said...

I got an e-mail from Brad today. I suppose he read my blog :)

Didn't I tell you he's a nice guy? He even took time to thank me. Here's what he said:


Aloha Liza,

I wanted to thank you for the support and the nice feedback you have on your blog I have been getting a lot of great comments ever since the show aired and my family and I are blessed to live in such a great place as Maui! Continue your great ministry through Liza’s Eyeview!

God Bless you & Mahalo

Brad Falcon

Liza on Maui said...

Amy,

I think he's week 15.

No, there was no million in his case.

I updated the blog since you made the first comment :). He won $260,000.00 :)

Anonymous said...

howzit brah!!

All I can say is "Vacherin and I'm Pauuuuuuuuuuuuu!!

Love you dude!!

You deserve it ....lots of love..

kat martin old ihilani sistah

Liza on Maui said...

DAN MARTIN and KAT MARTIN,

Brad would like to get in touch with you. Would you please e-mail me your phone numbers. I have his phone number and will give it to you when I hear from you.

Liza

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