He didn't use the "Phone-a-Friend" lifeline because he didn't know the answer... he used it because he wanted to share one unforgettable moment. ☎️🎙️ It's widely remembered as one of the greatest "Phone-a-Friend" moments in the history of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? As contestant John Carpenter reached the final $1 million question on the U.S. version of the show, he still had his Phone-a-Friend lifeline available. Most people expected him to call someone for help. Instead, he already knew the answer. When his father answered the phone, John said something unforgettable: He wasn't calling to ask for the answer—he was calling to tell his father that he was about to win $1 million. Seconds later, he confidently gave the correct answer and became the first contestant in the U.S. version of the show to win the $1 million grand prize. The moment instantly became television history. It wasn't just because someone won. It was because the audience witnessed a rare combination of ...