Recap -- 4/16/10

[Marc]

Episode #5124K Aired: 04/16/2010 Models: Rachel Reynolds-Dellucci, Lanisha Cole, Amber Lancaster Drew Entrance: Door #2 Mic Handoff: Rachel First Four Contestant Seating: Right to Left

First IUFB: Stereo system + CDs from 2010 ACM-nominated artists (includes 160GB iPod Classic; ARP: $1,813) (special guests Kristy Osmunson and Kelley Shepard of Bomshell) PAMELA ALISON JUSTIN ELIZABETH WINNER $1250 $875 $1325 $1400 ELIZABETH Elizabeth is playing Switch?! ITEM DISPLAY GUESS ARP RESULT Three-piece Bar Set (Lanisha) $5595 NO SWITCH $5595 $6737 LOSS Virtual Pinball machine (VitaPin) (Amber) $6737 $6737 $5595

Second IUFB: Motorcycle (Honda CRF-100 offroad; 99cc, smooth-shift transmission; ARP: $2,699) (Amber) Pamela Alison Justin ADELA WINNER $2350 $1695 $1 $1290 PAMELA Pamela, whom Drew has to run away from, is playing ½ Off! (Lanisha with special guest Blake Shelton) ARP DISPLAY LEFT ITEM CHOICE RIGHT ITEM DISPLAY ARP RESULT $100 $50 Single-cup Brewer >>> Vacuum Carafe $40 $40 WRONG $45 $45 3.2MB digital camera <<< Picture Frame/Clock $44 $88 WRONG $70 $35 Headphones >>> A|X Sunglasses $75 $75 WRONG Boxes Remaining: 1-16 Box Choice: 7 Winning Box: 7 *WIN* *$10,000!* Holy...

Third IUFB: LCD HDTV (52"; ARP: $2,898) (Lanisha) LAUREN Alison Justin Adela WINNER $800 $1000 $2500 $1690 JUSTIN Justin is playing Money Game for a Ford Focus Sedan S. (remote keyless entry, message center) (Amber) 98 79 54 17 18 19 35 85 60 Middle number: 2 PICK NUMBER DISPLAY 1 19 $ 2 18 $ 3 17 FRONT 4 54 $ 5 79 BACK *WIN* ARP: $17,279 Total Bonus Money: $91

SCSD #1 Contestant Winnings Spin 1 Spin 2 TOTAL Elizabeth $1,813 55 40 95 Pamela $12,699 35 60 95 Justin $20,268 95 STAY 95 Tiebreaker Contestant Winnings Spin TOTAL Elizabeth $1,813 30   Pamela $12,699 30   Justin $20,268 1.00 *$1,000!* Bonus... Contestant Winnings Spin Result Justin $21,268 25 *SHOWCASE*

Fourth IUFB: Chaise lounge set (plus ottoman; ARP: $2,734) (Rachel) Lauren Alison TREVOR Adela WINNER $1250 $1300 $1500 $1100 ADELA Adela is playing Squeeze Play for a Barbecue Island (Bull; 4-burner grill, umbrella, fridge) and a Beachcomber hot tub. (Manuela). Display: 8[792]5 Choice: $8,795 (pulled the 2) ARP: $8,795 *WIN*

Fifth IUFB: Portable satellite radio + 3-year subscription (ARP: $696) (Amber) Lauren Alison Trevor RUSSELL WINNER $900 $950 $1 $800 TREVOR Trevor is playing Gas Money for a Nissan Cube 1.8S (Bluetooth + Data System, accent wheels, interior designer package, custom 18" wheels, 20-color interior accent lighting) (Rachel) FIRST   SECOND THIRD   $16,835 $21,050 $22,765 $18,420 $19,899 $1,000 $3,000 $2,000 CAR LOSS $4,000

We've had a very good day in the annual ACM Awards theme show. But we've got a face in Contestant's Row who's become a bit too lingering. Alison has been sitting there in bold and blue all show long. Mimi's got the heavy duty shovel ready, and the gates open to the First Four Breakfast Club. Will Alison end up in the compost bin? Sixth IUFB: Collection of his/her boots and Western wear (Justin Boot Company and Wranlger; ARP: $1,831) (Amber) Lauren Alison JACOB Russell WINNER $1100 $1101 $500 $850 ALISON Alison escapes! She gets to play Side By Side for a trip to a Dude Ranch. (RT coach LA to Tucson, 6n all-inclusive Tanque Verde Dude Ranch) (Rachel) 63 85   ARP: $8,563 LOSS

SCSD #2 Contestant Winnings Spin 1 Spin 2 TOTAL Trevor $696 30 95 OVER Alison $1,831 40 60 *$1,000!* Adela $11,529 65 95 OVER Bonus... Contestant Winnings Spin Result Alison $2,831 25 *SHOWCASE*

SHOWCASE ROUND Justin has the honor... SC1 - ALISON GOING COUNTRY (all Rachel and Manuela) TRIPS BID: $25,250 Musical instruments (electric and bass guitars, Taye drums, Sabian cymbals) Two tickets to Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour at Hollywood Bowl Bonnaroo Music Festival w/Miranda Lambert and Dave Matthews (RT coach LA to Nashville, 4n on-site RV rental, 2 tickets + RV pass) Grand Cayman (RT coach LA to Tampa, 4n cruise on Carnival, Zack Brown Band) ARP: $19,260 DIFF: OVER LOSS $2,831 SC2 - JUSTIN COUNTRY ROAD TRIP (special guest Blake Shelton) TRIPS/TRUCK BID: $13,500 Palm Beach for Montgomery Gentry (RT coach LA to Palm Beach, 3n luxury hotel, 2 tickets Country Throwdown Tour, gifts and dinner with artists) DC for Taylor Swift (RT coach LA to DC, 3n Beacon Hotel, 2 tickets Fearless Tour) Ford Ranger 4x2 XL regular cab (standard features, 5-speed automatic transmission) (Lanisha) ARP: $33,769 DIFF: $20,269 *WIN* $55,037 Winner gets bonus prize: ACM Awards (trip to Las Vegas, 3n MGM Grand, 2 VIP passes to rehearsals, 2 tickets to Brooks & Dunn Last Rodeo Special, 2 tickets to ACM Awards, spa services for 2 and clubbing; ARP not given) (Bomshell)

Show Results: 3 out of 6 Total Winnings: $84,605 + ACM bonus THIS RECAP IS THE PRODUCED SOLELY FOR GOLDEN-ROAD.NET UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OR EXHIBITION IS PROHIBITED PRODUCED BY KITCH

Nomenclature shift, that's largely it besides adding italics to one thing. Had to do some manual editing to get rid of inexplicable bracketing, but I couldn't get rid of them all, and I don't feel like redoing templates right now, sorry.

This episode came back around on Pluto, and I decided to fix up the errant tables. And I noticed a discrepancy between my recap and TPIR Episode Guide, a flipped pair of numbers on the Fourth IUFB. But I got distracted, and didn't see which was correct. It's a minor error to the tune of $9. If I notice it later, and mine is wrong, I'll fix it. For the trouble, I added color to everything.

[Macsen]

My recap.

[Wayoshi]

Again, the actual country music aspects made this show odd. In particular, Sidey really felt forced in due to it - although Adam should have been better in scheduling that short lineup next to other of those quickies. There's just no excuse to have a game being played on two consecutive tapedates.

On the other hand, Halfy, double-car winner Justin (getting lucky though, that was a Halloween-like bid, I'd love to hear what he was thinking bidding that) and the showdowns made this show probably the best of the week.

[goldroadfanatic]

Half Off was just unbelievable.  First, it had me dreading the segment because of a special guest, and honestly I didn't like how he was nose-picking the head.  But seeing the first $10,000 win with all 16 boxes in play just made up for it all, and then some.

It was pretty interesting to see all three possible choices for the front of the car in Money Game in the same row.

I guess they were short for time, but I think they should have played Pick-a-Pair instead of Squeeze Play for two prizes.

Wasn't that particular dude ranch from Side By Side used for the filming location of the Nickelodeon show Hey Dude?

Seeing Side By Side today makes one wonder if yesterday's appearance was a substitute for another game, like Freeze Frame or Balance Game.

Personally, I didn't like how they delayed the reveal to plug the bonus prize, but there really wasn't any better way to insert it into the show, with the possible exception of right after the second showcase was bid upon.

[3StrikesFan]

Well, at least there was no horse!  

Half Off win was unbelievable.

I think Coming or Going could have easily been used instead of playing Side By Side again.

Is it really necessary to have all of those Country music singers there? I think we would have got a better lineup (Squeeze, Money, Switch and Side By Side all in one show!?!) if there were less stars there. Kev will tell us when he posts if the lineup was short or not, but I have a feeling it was.

[Macsen]

Guests should be limited to one showcase, I think.

That being said, this was a pretty good show. Especially the amazing Half Off win.

[rodroddyfan]

I don't know if it was just me, or if it seemed like there were quite a few edits in both SCSDs today, because the beeping was fast, then it suddenly slowed down.

[ayoung]

I really think we should move away from the Mimi stuff and the first four breakfast club stuff.. Those were Joes thing, time for something new.

[Macsen]

I might need to think of something. Personally, I liked the idea, and connected it more to Drew than to Joe.

[WooWho]

Luckiest.  Half.  Off.  Win.  Ever.

(I know I've seen someone win with 8 in play, but has anyone, besides today, won it with all 16 boxes still up?)

[joeyboy]

I still cannot stand theme shows. (At least when they have nothing to do with a holiday.)

It seemed to me that the description of the first one-bid was longer than the opening of the show. That's just wrong!

1/2 Off was nothing short of incredible. Wiping out on all the evil SP's (Another thing that's just wrong!), and still picking the winning box.

[444dd]

all I got to say for 1/2 off is WOW

[elonpuckhog]

Drew REALLY sounded rushed today.  Imeanreallyrushed.  Hetalkedaboutasfastashecould.

[Kev347]

It seemed to me that the description of the first one-bid was longer than the opening of the show. That's just wrong!

In fact, it was! The intro to the show was 1:08, whereas OB1 in total lasted 1:28.

In general, all the country aspects felt forced into today's show to a ridiculous extent. The endless barrage of trips at the end, complete with a trip in the 6th pricing game, felt a little off, and the guest appearances basically made it impossible to get any kind of a lineup in today. Does anyone know if Side By Side was an emergency last-minute replacement because the first showdown ran so long? Perhaps they were planning to play a grocery game at that point?

Now, the good - that first showdown was nothing short of amazing and we haven't had a nice long showdown like that in awhile. I was laughing because it was probably the last thing Drew and co. wanted on a day like today, but no one can control the wheel. The 1/2 Off win was also nothing short of incredible - that was bound to happen eventually, but nice to see it happen. The last two 1/2 Off playings have been won on 8 boxes and 16 boxes, so that's quite a nice streak we have going there!

While the guest appearances themselves were tolerable, they were pretty long, and the timings below say it all about today's show (although the long showdown certainly contributed to some of that!). I'm ready to get back to normal on Monday - didn't really feel like I was watching an episode of Price today in the second half of the show, but more just one long promo for ACM.

Timings:
Switch? (3.5) - 2:27
1/2 Off (5.5)- 4:50
Money Game (4.5) - 3:13
Squeeze Play (3.5) - 2:28
Gas Money (5.5) - 3:15
Side By Side (3.5) - 2:35
Total time (26): 18:48 (over 5 minutes shorter than normal!)

[catdogwheel]

I haven't seen it the show just yet but I was actually wondering if there would ever be a day where a contestant got all 3 pairs of items wrong in Half Off and still win! We had 8 boxes on the last playing, which was amazing. But this one plaing is just undeniably unbelievable!!!!