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FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« on: April 01, 2010, 02:52:33 PM »
Over the last few days we've seen much discussion (and consternation) about this, but whether you're ready for it or not, the Pricetrust proudly presents ...

APRIL FOOLS PRICE III: THE TAKEOVER

Seems Drew's nemesis Mimi Bobeck (Kathy Kinney) wasn't satisfied enough to be a model on last year's epic, or the patron saint of the "First Four" Breakfast Club. Oh, no. She's power hungry. As of today she's the Executive Producer of Price and Drew is on her list. Her first executive decision: replacing Rich with a guy in a money suit, reassigning the regular models - Gwen became a page, Rachel is a stagehand, Manuela became a commoner. And, to top it off, she brought in what the ladies want...beefcake. A tall guy (Michael Sielaff), a construction worker (James Mercado), a nerd (A.B. Fonfana) and a confused old guy (Alan Gray) who kinda looks like the leader of ZZ Top on retirement.

There's some other crazy stuff that happens, suffice to say you should watch the show if you can. But amidst new management...the show goes on...

The Price is Right - April 1, 2010
Production #5014K - Taped Mar. 2, 2010

Drew: stage entrance
First Four lineup:  
Handoff: the confused old guy


1   Dev Valencia Gold/Silver Rhodium RIng (J)
PAT #4 1200 PAT #3 523 PAT #2 1300 PAT #1 *1350 ($1610)

Pat, prepare thyself. IT'S THE $50,000 PL!NKO! FOOLS DAY!!!

Free Chip(5)1000R
Snuggie Blanket5/99$19*(4)0L
Chia Pet Planters4/5515*
The Club8/6646*(4)10000 Total
The Clapper6/4424*(5)10000  $21,000LOSS!

2   Motorized Treadmill (M)
+Pat #4 *1500 +Pat #3 723 +Pat #2 1 PAT #5 1464 ($2497)

Pat from Ottawa, ON plays ONE AWAY for a Nissan 1.8S (Std, Bluetooth, Tilt, Stereo, SPlash, Int., Wheels, Sensor)(J)

Mimi brought her steering wheel for the occasion.

Setup1st Try2nd TryPrice
1 6 2 1 0– 7 3 – –– – – 2 –– 7 – 2 –
2 7 3 2 11 8 4 1 01 6 4 3 01 8 2 3 0
3 8 4 3 22 – – 2 12 7 – – 12 – 3; – 1
3 RIGHTWIN

3   Heys 3 pc Luggage Set (A, J & M)
PAT #6 1500 +Pat #3 989 +Pat #2 350 +Pat #5 *750 ($980)
DECENT

Pat plays PICK A PAIR for a Beachcomber Hot Tub (AB)($10,393)

(2) (Pillsbury) Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies (24)$3.99
(3) (Ziploc) Containers (32 fl oz)3.99   LOSS!
(1) (Count Chocula) Cereal (10.5 oz)
(4) Party Poppers (12)
(5) (Sweethearts) Large Candy Hearts (bag)
(6) 12' Shamrock Garland

SHOWDOWN #1
$2,497Pat #31001.00*$1000*   Bonus 80   Through to Showcase Round
11,373Pat #550 + 20.70
22,714Pat #160 + 45OV

4   Women's Designer Fragrances/Lotions/Cosmetics (A&J)
Pat #6 300 +Pat #3 555 +Pat #2 302 PAT #7 *655 ($1035)
THAT'LL DO.

Pat plays RANGE GAME for a (Samsung) 63" Plasma HDTV (M) and an overstuffed Chair/Ottoman (AB)

Scale:$6900-$7500
Range:$7094-$7244
Price:$7159   LOSS!

5   Jumpsport Stagebounce Trampoline (J)
Pat #6 950 +Pat #3 *700 +Pat #2 902 PAT #8 500 ($899)

Pat plays LUCKY $EVEN for a Hyndai Genesis 2.0 (Std., Turbo, RKE, Wheels, AT, Mats, Prot)(A, AB & M)

Picks:4 6 5 5  
Price:  $2 4 6 7 3
Bucks:7 7 7 5 3LOSS!

...and Rachel's headed to the chiropractor after that game.


OK, all kidding aside. We've got a problem here, and it's Pat. Pat's been down there in the Row since the start. The most beautiful woman in the world, Mimi, is especially relishing the opportunity to send Pat off to the "First Four" Breakfast Club, the most beautiful place on the planet. There she'll find green grass, chirping birds, and endless pasta with Francesco Rinaldi sauce. Heaven on earth awaits...or does it?

6   Howard Miller Conan O'Brien Floor Clock (J&M-in the Row)
Pat #6 *2351 PAT #9 2200 +Pat #2 2300 Pat #8 2350 ($3040)

Pat heads off to the clubhouse while Pat plays DOUBLE PRICES for 2 Honda CMX250 Rebel Motorcycles (AB&A)

$7998PICK
($7998)LOSS!
$6990

SHOWDOWN #2
$8,194Pat #715 + 50.65Through to Showcase Round
11,038Pat #610 + 50.60
25,572Pat #360 + 90OV

BUTTERY PAT MEMORIAL TICK SHOWCASE ROUND
Pat #7 has the honor.

SC1-Pat #7 Trip to Cabo (6n @ Villa del Arco)(A)
Rome (6n @ Atlante)(J)
Ford F-150 (Std., V8, AOdrive)(AB)
BID$29,850
PRICE38,451
DIFF–8,958
TOTAL$46,645
SC2-Pat #3 Trip to Cabo (6n @ Villa del Arco)(A)
Rome (6n @ Atlante)(J)
Ford F-150 (Std., V8, AOdrive)(AB)
Mini Cooper Conv. (Std., 1.6l, Throttle, Controls)(M)
BID$44,500
PRICE63,901
DIFF–19,401

Today's Pricing Games: 1 for 6...LOST!
Total Winnings: $125,536 (New season high)

...and after the show Mimi quit. Mike got his job back and things got back to normal.


THIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL GOLDEN-ROAD.net SHOW RECAP.
REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED WITHOUT AUTHOR PERMISSION.

« Last Edit: April 01, 2010, 05:04:03 PM by Joe_Capitano »

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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2010, 03:05:36 PM »
Well, all I can say is, last year's show was certainly better.
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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2010, 03:08:33 PM »
Two word summary: Not bad.

Quite amusing, the jokes were not played out to death. Things progressed along nicely. Everyone seemed to get in the "spirit" of the day.

One thing that is my slight negative: It's likely the one and only time these contestants will be on TV -- and they have to go by "Pat." Just like the April Fool's episode with the Groucho glasses: their one moment on TV and their true self is hidden. I would've liked them to drop the pretense for a few seconds and let them introduce the "real" person.

Did I blink or were the "not appearing on stage" prizes edited out?

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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2010, 03:08:41 PM »
I liked the humour in today's show.. It wasn't as wacky as last year, but I got several laughs out of the gags. The only thing that really raised my eyebrow was: if a Double Showcase Win had happened, two Cabo trips, two Romes, and two F-150's.. (plus the Mini, of course). I would have preferred to see a single 'Vette as the prize of the second showcase. But I still thought the idea of it was funny, when they presented it.
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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2010, 03:15:22 PM »
I thought it was a great show!  I was surprised that I was the only one in chat who got the connection of the SPs offered in Plinko (they were all As Seen on TV products)
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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2010, 03:16:47 PM »
Did I blink or were the "not appearing on stage" prizes edited out?

That was edited out along with the ticket plug after SCSD1.   From what PFA said in chat, he heard that this show was very heavily edited.  My last opinion of the show before I move on to tomorrow and I know I will get grilled. MRRRRRRRRRRPPPPPPPPP.
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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2010, 03:19:02 PM »
Pay close attention to the fee items used today - all of Plinko's items are products hocked by pitchmen "as seen on TV" and Pick-A-Pair's products were the last six holidays, in ascending order (Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years/Valentines/St. Patrick's).

If they would have killed the Pat schtick, this would have been really good.  It wasn't bad other than that, but last year's was definitely better.

I didn't know Big Dave was so attractive....

Also - go take a look at the credits.  There's a nice nod to The Office in there (I think, or it's pretty close to it.)  I never thought M.R. and Rainn Wilson were that similar...
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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2010, 03:24:47 PM »
I really enjoyed this show. Of course the fact it was 5 for 6 didn't hurt, but I thought it wasn't TOO over the top like some people speculated. I actually liked it better than last year's April Fools Show but that's just my opinion.

Just think though. If One Away was won, we'd have had two perfect shows (well sorta anyway, since Plinko isn't really "won") this season, and both would have fallen on theme shows. Would have been an interesting coincidence but now its just random rambling in my post. :P
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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2010, 03:25:30 PM »
Last year's was probably better, but this wasn't bad at all, at least much better than the Chicken Little-esque attitude some people had toward it. Yeah, maybe the Pat thing got old after a while but I got used to it and it was really treated as a low-key afterthought throughout most of the show. And hey, we had a lot of good wins today. Overall, I enjoyed it and welcome their try for 2011.

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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2010, 03:27:05 PM »
I thought the show was OK. I was expecting worse. At least the winning was better today.
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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2010, 03:27:58 PM »
I'm gonna start off by saying this year's show was NOTHING compared to last year's episode. But wow, all the games today were fair, and winnable? Hire Mimi Bobeck as the EP!

All kidding aside, today's show wasn't the three-ring circus I thought it would be. As I already said, the games were fair and winnable, and today's contestants proved it. Today, I'm gonna give this episode some rankings:

Pros:
  • Games were fair
  • 5 out of 6 were won (or 4 out of 6 depending on your views of Plinko)
  • I enjoyed how Mimi "employed" our regular models: Gwen the page, Rachel the Union 33 guy, and well, Manuela the audience member.

Cons:
The one and only thing I didn't enjoy was the whole "Pat" thing. #1: Like the Groucho Marx glasses last year, it got old pretty quick, and #2: as Willy pointed this out earlier, people who go to the show would love to hear their name to come on down. Instead, they heard "Pat, Come on Down!" If it were me in the audience and I heard that, I'd feel cheated, and a little ticked off.

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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2010, 03:30:51 PM »
^^^ I can definitely see that point of view about the PAT thing. Personally though, I'd be so happy to be called down they could call me Rue McClanahan if they wanted and I'd still be jumping up and down screaming. ;)

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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2010, 03:37:13 PM »
I really enjoyed today's show.  Like everyone said, it wasn't overdone, but it was a lot of fun.  Mimi was great and it was funny seeing the male models, and regular models working as stagehands or pages.

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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2010, 03:40:24 PM »
Overall, this was a fun show. Nothing was really overdone, it wasn't a disaster, and the games were winnable.

I liked the "Pat" thing, but will agree with those of you who say that it's their one and only opportunity to come on stage, and the contestants should've received some name recognition. I really think the show should've put a slideshow or something similar at the end of the show giving us the real names of the Pats.

If it were me in the audience and I heard that, I'd feel cheated, and a little ticked off.

I don't think you'd feel cheated if you were called on down and won "fabulous prizes". Personally, the show could call me "Turd Brain" for all I care. :lol:
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Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 04/01/2010 (April Fools Price III)
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2010, 03:41:16 PM »
given the opening mic hand off today...did anyone not expect any furniture from Idomo to be a part of the show today