Who Wants To Be A Millionaire -

: On the $1 million question, he used his "Phone-a-Friend" to call his father, but not for help.

Major Charles Ingram won the £1 million jackpot in the UK version, but the story took a dark turn when producers suspected foul play. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

: He correctly identified that Richard Nixon was the U.S. President who appeared on the sketch comedy show Laugh-In . The Cheating Scandal: Charles Ingram (2001) : On the $1 million question, he used

The most famous "stories" from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire range from historic victories to a notorious cheating scandal that captivated the world. The Legendary Win: John Carpenter (1999) President who appeared on the sketch comedy show Laugh-In

John Carpenter became a cultural icon as the first person to win the $1 million top prize in the U.S. version. His win is celebrated for its sheer confidence; he reached the final question without using a single lifeline.