Shirley Proctor of Eureka, N.C., will be a contestant on "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" this week as part of their special "Double Your Money Week."

During "Double Your Money Week," contestants have the chance to double the money attached to a single randomly selected question in the first round of the game.

Proctor is expected to appear on the Monday and Tuesday episodes.

After a rocky start, Raleigh freelance copy editor Ashley Mason left "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" with $17,550, not bad for less than 15 minutes work.

With a $35,000 pot, Mason ended up taking the safe route and opting for leaving with half her jackpot. The question that stumped her:

In 1908 in the Superior Motel in Montana, what amenity was added to hotel service for the first time?

The answer was . . .

Ashley Mason, a freelance copy editor from Raleigh, will be a contestant on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” tomorrow (Friday, Jan 7).

Ashley and her husband Bill have two sons, Robert (13) and Will (10). Ashley says she wants to take her family on a cross-country trip of popular college towns (Berkeley, Ann Arbor, Austin) if she wins enough money on the show.
 
“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” is hosted by Meredith Vieira and airs on WTVD at 12:30 p.m.

Dean Woodward, a patent attorney from Chapel Hill, came away from his shot on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" today winning just $5,000. Still, $5,000 is $5,000. I wouldn't turn it down!

Woodward actually made it to the $15,000 question on the game show hosted by Meredith Vieira, but got it wrong. Here's the question, from the category 'Bird Brains:' “Also known as corvids, what highly intelligent birds have even been known to use tools? A: Parrots, B: Penguins, C: Owls, D: Crows.”

The Concord woman who had a shot at one million dollars on today's "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" by correctly answering one question, walked away from the question even though she knew the answer.

Jehan Shamsid-Deen was asked the following: "A rare example of the word that rhymes with 'orange,' the Blorenge is a what? A: River in Ireland, B: Forest in Scotland, C: Mountain in Wales, D: Desert in Australia."

Do you know the answer?

A North Carolina woman has an excellent shot at winning $1 million today when she competes against one other finalist in the "Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Tournament of Ten."

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire (8pm, ABC) - How can you not mention Snoop Dogg as the celebrity contestant on a quiz show? He can't do worse than Patricia Heaton did Monday night.

Top Chef: Las Vegas (9pm, Bravo) - In tonight's season 6 opener in Las Vegas, we meet the 17 new contestants. The finale for "Top Chef Masters" follows at 10pm. The winner here must prepare a four course meal -- completely from memory.

Leverage (9pm, TNT) - The crew takes on a corrupt corporation that sells tainted food. Their cover for beating security involves a fake magic show.

Michael and Michael Have Issues (10:30pm, Comedy Central) - Michael Showalter is a guest at Michael Ian Black's home. Hilarity ensues. 

Teen Choice Awards (8pm, Fox) - The Jonas Brothers host and perform at this 11th annual awards show honoring entertainment, sports, and fashion. Miley Cyrus appears, naturally. And Britney Spears receives the Ultimate Choice Award. Tons of celebrities will appear, ranging from Jordin Sparks to Hugh Jackman.

Who Wants to be a Millionaire (8pm, ABC) - Night two. Celebrity contestant is Vanessa Williams, celebrity lifeline is George Stephanopoulos. 

Jon & Kate Plus 8 (9pm, TLC) - Kate and the kids wrap up their North Carolina vacation and return home to their renovated kitchen. 

The Closer (9pm, TNT) - A dead body is shipped to the police station in a large box, and Brenda's visiting niece (played by Sosie Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick's real life daughter with husband Kevin Bacon) stirs up trouble.

Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (10pm, Bravo) - In the season 5 finale, Kathy learns she's going to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. That is, if you consider Palm Springs to be the same as Hollywood.

Who Wants to be a Millionaire (8pm, ABC) - Regis Philbin is back with the hit that started the big prime time game show craze in 1999. Tonight kicks off the first in 11 straight nights of prime time "Millionaire" action, as the show celebrates its 10th anniversary with an updated ("improved," says Regis) format. Both celebrities and non-celebrities compete for cash. Katy Perry plays and Sam Donaldson serves as a lifeline.

Joan Rivers Comedy Central Roast (9pm, Comedy) - Kathy Griffin hosts a roast of comedian Joan Rivers and trust me, it's gonna get U-G-L-Y.

Shark Tank (9pm, ABC) - A Cary businessman is one of several entrepreneurs who do their best to convince a panel of billionaires to invest in their idea or their company. 

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (9pm, NBC) - Tonight is the season 8 finale (finale!? too soon! too soon!), and it's a Goldblum episode. The plot sounds complicated - somehow the kidnapping and murder of a bank executive leads to something about a terrorist plot. Who cares. It's Goldblum. Also, don't miss a season 8 marathon on USA beginning this morning at 10am and lasting till 6pm.

ABC is holding auditions for "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" in Charlotte on Monday, June 15.

The auditions at the McGlohon Theatre in downtown Charlotte are for the syndicated show with Meredith Viera as well as the special 10th Anniversary primetime episodes with Regis Philbin.

The auditions are from 7am to 11am. If you pass the first round of auditions (which includes a timed written test and an interview), you'll be asked to return that afternoon. There are no sign-ups and audition space is limited, so get there early -- but no one can line up before 6am. 

Check out the rules for the Millionaire audition in Charlotte.