Best contestant that you've witnessed?

[leafsfan17]

In response to the thread about the worst contestants you folks have witnessed, I'd like to know some of the best contestants you've witnessed. One such example that sticks out at me is the Check Out playing from July 4th of 2008 when the woman playing Check Out got both her purchase total and her actual total right on the nose.

[NSfarmers]

I think one of the best ones I think was the lady who played spelling bee perfect. I think it was in 97-98 area not sure. I have seen the clip on Youtube as well.

[PIR85]

The "best" contestants to me weren't the ones who were perfect strategists/players:

*Screaming Emma (from 1996)

*Punchboard Bryan ("Audience if you're scared, buy a dog"; also from 1996)

[Alfonzo]

I agree with PiR85. My personal bests include Dice Game Edrie, Dice Game Scott, and a certain gentleman in my signature... 

[Teddy]

For me, that's Adam Rose, who was the first contestant to ever win a million dollars on TPIR (and on Drew's first-ever MDS, too!). Honorable mentions go to his successors, Michael Haynes and Cynthia Azevedo (who won Clock Game in less than 10 seconds).

[Hag]

One contestant that stood out for me was Robert, a minister who appeared in the '85-'86 season. He played Bullseye, and during the game an audience member called out "17 Clorets!" Robert went with 13 Clorets instead and won. I know it's nothing spectacular, he just stood out for me.

[Grand_game2004]

The best contestant(s) that I've ever witnessed are Pauline who played Check-out on the 4th of July, and kicked butt, and how about the first person ever to play "Stack the Deck"? Those two have to be the best contestants I've ever seen. When I saw what happened on that faithful day when Pauline was playing check-out, the end result was virtually priceless! My jaw dropped as the final price came up! I just couldn't believe that I was able to witness this amazing event in my life, and I am very thankful for that!

[JoePlinko]

Hands down for me has to be Taylor from earlier this year who won a Mustang in Lucky Seven by hitting the last two numbers exactly right, then went on to win another $25,000 on the wheel and, then his showcase for a total of nearly $80,000 on his birthday.

[88JRFAN]

Another tough choice.

I'd have to say Amy who played Spelling Bee and had CAR, CAR, C, A, and R.

Also Cynthia, on one of Drew's MDSs who won the million in clock game

[SolairWright]

I think I have no other person but to pick Tanya from 3/15/1977's episode. She played 3 Strikes without pulling a single strike or getting a number wrong. This feat has been repeated in the same game a couple times, but it doesn't occur very often at all.

[95cents]

I would have to say Keith, the kindergarten teacher from Chicago on a show in April of 2008.  His spirit and attitude are the "poster boy" for a great The Price Is Right Contestant.  I remember Keith because it was his birthday, and when he got on stage, he thanked his mother for giving him life.  That was so classy.  He won a bedroom set playing Now or Then and he won the very rare Every Trip in The House Showcase.

[Kirsten Vaccaro]

The Best Contestant that i witnessed is Bridgette from this year season she did a wonderful job on Ten Changes she had a great personally.

[UniquePerspective]

I would have to say Keith, the kindergarten teacher from Chicago on a show in April of 2008.  His spirit and attitude are the "poster boy" for a great The Price Is Right Contestant.  I remember Keith because it was his birthday, and when he got on stage, he thanked his mother for giving him life.  That was so classy.  He won a bedroom set playing Now or Then and he won the very rare Every Trip in The House Showcase.

Said Keith is actually a member of this site, but he hasn't posted in awhile.

[catdogwheel]

I enjoy contestants who sacrifice showcases that have a car for other contestants because they already won a car one example was Denise from Bob's final show. Of course she wound up winning her showcase that also contained a Cadillac convertible.

[Off_trak]

Can't remember his name, but it was a contestant from the Barker era (anyone who wants to fill in my blank, go straight ahead..)

He was a young guy just barely 18; quite obviously "family", and either just out of high school, or still a senior. He was EXTREMELY hyper about being a contestant, and wowed ol' Barker with his Price trivia and how he had all the kids at the school watching Price every day during lunch. He got up on stage and played Any Number for a car (a fairly nice Buick I believe) and ended up losing. The audience was sooooo disappointed, because they were all behind him.

I've always wanted to see this pop up on Youtube, but I have never seen it.