: He famously told his dad: "I don't really need your help. I just wanted to let you know that I'm gonna win the million dollars".
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. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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) : He famously told his dad: "I don't really need your help
: On the $1 million question, he used his "Phone-a-Friend" to call his father, but not for help. version
: 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)