FULL RECAP - TPiR 12/16/2009

[Joe_Capitano]

Production #4953K - Taped Oct. 13, 2009 Drew: stage entrance First Four lineup: mixed Handoff: Gwen Models of the Day: Lanisha Cole, Gwendolyn Osborne-Smith and Rachel Reynolds Wearing: Issue NOTE: The fourth person called down is the Winner of the Philadelphia contestant search. 1   4 pc Luggage Set (L&R) 4-NIKKI 570 2-MARK *870 1-VIRGINIA 700 3-SAMANATHA 750 ($2570) Mark plays CLIFF HANGERS for a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska (6n in an igloo)(G)($7241) Salad Dressing Maker $ 17 $ 15 2 to 2 Whipped Cream Dispenser 23 26 3 to 5 TPiR 2010 Video Game (DS) 37 30 7 to 12   WIN! 2   Kenwood Car Audio System (G&R) +Nikki *1500 NIRAYL 1400 +Virginia 1401 +Samantha 1100 ($1950) Nikki plays MONEY GAME for a Hyundai Genesis 2.0 (Std., Turbo, KR, Wheels, AT, Mats, Prot)(L) 45 85-5 54-3 22 54 60 23 98-4 98 73-bk 45-2 24-1   85   $272 $24 6 ––   LOSS 3   (Frigidaire) Stainless Dishwasher (L) SHIRLEY 700 Nirayl 735 +Virginia 650 +Samantha *500 ($599) Samantha plays EAZY AZ 123 [1](2) 4 Coach Handbags (R) $ 1830 [2](3)(Samsung) 52" LCD HDTV (L) 2799 [3](1) Kawasaki KX100 Offroad Motorcycle (G) 3499 WIN! SHOWDOWN #1 Spinoff $ 1,950 Nikki 15 + 60 .75 .70 Through to Showcase Round 8,727 Samantha 50 + 25 .75 .60 9,882 Mark 60 + 10 .70 4   HIs/Hers Workout Wardrobe (G) Shirley 850 Nirayl *851 +Virginia 1 DAN 800 ($1643) Nirayl plays DOUBLE PRICES for a (Reebok) Elliptical Trainer, an Inspire M3 Home Gym, and a (Schwinn) Upright Exercise Bike (R) $6094 PICK ($6094) WIN! $5480 5   Stainless Cylinder Fireplace (L) Shirley *1500 STACEY 750 +Viriginia 1000 Dan 1100 ($1686) Shirley plays IT'S IN THE BAG $1,000 $ 1.39 * (1) DeMet's Turtles (2 pc) 2,000 10.99 * (6) (Venus) Women's Razor BAILOUT 3.39 * (3) (Bic Write-Out) Correction Tape 2.19 X (4) (Cream of Wheat) Farina ($4.49) 4.49 X (5) (Neo To Go) First Aid Ointment (worthless) (2) Clorox Bleach (1 gal)($2.19) Yes, Virginia, there is a Mimi, and she's standing watch over you now. Your only hope is to escape from the Row, otherwise you and she are off to the "First Four" Breakfast Club to start digging up some coal for next week - but she's not doing the work. Will you find a way out from the dark side? 6   Bowling Equipment (G) JAMES *800 Stacey 750 +Virginia 1200 Dan 1 ($1075) Virginia heads off to the clubhouse while James plays ANY NUMBER Picks: 8 6 2 4 3 9 1 Scion XB (Std., Mats, Springs, Alarm)(R) $1 8,6 1 9 WIN! Noritake Quantum Crystal Stemware (L) $– 2 – ( 720) That Damned Piggy Bank $–.3 4 ( 5.34) SHOWDOWN #2 $ 3,686 Shirley 60 + 95 OV (Puny 1st Spin) 7,737 Nirayl 80 stay .80 19,694 James 85 stay .85 Through to Showcase Round SHOWCASE ROUND James has the honor. SC1-Nikki His/Hers Fly Fishing Equipment (G) Trip to Bozeman, MT (6n)(R) Tracker Pro Team Bass Boat (G) BID $22,652 PRICE 27,484 DIFF –4,832 SC2-James Bic Technocor Sailboard Windsurfing Lessons Trip to Laguna Beach (via Limo; 2n)(L) Mini Cooper Conv. (Std., Susp, RKE, Steer)(G) BID $28,500 PRICE 29,837 DIFF –1,337 TOTAL $49,531 Today's Pricing Games: 4 for 6 Total Winnings: $81,513 THIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL GOLDEN-ROAD.net SHOW RECAP. REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED WITHOUT AUTHOR PERMISSION.

[brtsimpson142]

Two things struck me about today's show:

1.  In the Easy as 1-2-3 reveal, Drew drew it out ("So you walk into a shop, see a bike you like, ask the salesman how much is it, salesman SAYS...!").  This was a REALLY good way to do this reveal Bob-style without copying The Man.  Kudos Drew!

2.  In the ending, they had the Mini Cooper behind Door #1, and then inside Door #2 was a green car (I missed James' game so my assumption is that this is that he won in Any Number).  Is that the new standard, to show all a contestant's winnings during the closing or is this just something they did off the cuff?

[leafsfan17]

Four wins out of six today. A much better performance than yesterday's show. Let's hope that this is the end of the bad luck streak.

[sjd93]

Nice to get a decent number of wins today, and for the most part, the games weren't too evil.

Drew was at the top of his game today. Really strong performance in pretty much every single game.

The first showcase was almost a normal skit showcase. That was really good. But knowing what we know now, did anyone else get kind of sad hearing the Port o' Price music there?

Very good show today.

[wheelinthesky]

I enjoyed watching this as well!

[sjd93]

2.  In the ending, they had the Mini Cooper behind Door #1, and then inside Door #2 was a green car (I missed James' game so my assumption is that this is that he won in Any Number).  Is that the new standard, to show all a contestant's winnings during the closing or is this just something they did off the cuff?

I think that if a contestant wins two cars now, they display them both. If he had won, say, a dining room set in addition to the car, they wouldn't have shown that. I think they just do it when multiple cars are won.

[UniquePerspective]

I enjoyed watching this as well!

Hmmm. I wonder why.   Welcome Nikki, hope you don't find us too nutty.  

[Cartboy]

Cliff Hangers:  Pretty nicely played!
Money Game:  Heartbreaking loss after getting the front end of the car on the first pick!
Eazy Az 123:  Wow, those sure were nice prizes!  I'm glad they were won!
Double Prices:  Hurray for the power of Alakazaam!
It's In The Bag:  Shoulda went one more, then bailed.
Any Number:  Pretty exciting win!
Showcases:  Good bids today!

Great show today, IMHO.  A lot better than we've been seeing!

[Wayoshi]

2.  In the ending, they had the Mini Cooper behind Door #1, and then inside Door #2 was a green car (I missed James' game so my assumption is that this is that he won in Any Number).  Is that the new standard, to show all a contestant's winnings during the closing or is this just something they did off the cuff?

Only when a contestant wins more than one car have I seen this done.

[catdogwheel]

I think that if a contestant wins two cars now, they display them both. If he had won, say, a dining room set in addition to the car, they wouldn't have shown that. I think they just do it when multiple cars are won.

I think even if they win only one car that was won during a pricing game the crew brings it back out.

[Kev347]

Well maybe it was the power of Terry and it being the 1-year anniversary of the exacta that did it, but today's show was the best we've seen in ages. Drew seemed to really care today and did a great job throughout the show (good contestant interaction all day long, that nice nice buildup in Eazy, even that showcase was well written and a throwback to showcase skits of old, only involving the models instead of contestants. We LIKE these kind of showcases, Drew! Write more!). Throw in the fact the setups were a little less evil than normal today, we got ourselves some winners - the show had a nice vibe to it throughout.

Does anyone else think though that that trip to Alaska is the most ridiculous trip they've ever offered on the show? I mean, who wants to stay in an igloo made of ice? Seriously, I laughed out loud when I saw that. Next thing you know it'lll be "It's a lovely trip to SIBERIA! You and a guest will fly from Los Angeles to Siberia. And stay there. Forever. We don't want you here. It's a terrific trip worth $52,000!"

I could really begin to get used to Cliff Hangers as a 1st game. Easy wins are a great way to start things off, and Cliffy frequently provides them.

Timings:
Cliff Hangers (4.5)- 4:26
Money Game (4.5)- 3:52
Eazy as 123 (4)- 4:07
Double Prices (3)- 3:03
It's In The Bag (6.5) - 5:24
Any Number (5) - 4:07
Total time (27.5): 24:59

[Kirsten Vaccaro]

I enjoyed watching today show it was great & Drew did a wonderful job today.

I give today show a A.

[joeyboy]

Wow, what a show! Fairly easy setups, great performance from Drew, good game-play from all the contestants! All around superb episode! 

What better way to start things off then with a win in Cliff Hangers! Don't know what was going through Mike Richards' head when he thought people would actually want to stay in an igloo. 

Greco faked me out with that Eazy az 123 setup. I thought for sure the designer crap would be the most expensive. 

I would have bailed out at $2k as well in Baggy. I thought for sure the tape would be about a dollar less.

The showcases were the best we've seen in ages! 

[TPIRighteous]

Great show today! Lots of winning, and Drew was really on the ball. Plus, James's showcase bid was pretty 1337.  

[Off_trak]

Does anyone else think though that that trip to Alaska is the most ridiculous trip they've ever offered on the show? I mean, who wants to stay in an igloo made of ice? ...

Ice hotels are quite popular in Scandinavia and Quebec... I somehow doubt it would be as rustic as you're imagining.