This recap is from an episode on the trading circuit that had been dated from being a 1964 telecast. However, two pieces of evidence point out that it is from January 4, 1965. First, Arthur Treacher, the celebrity guest, says he used to watch the show but hasn't been getting up recently at 11:30. Price moved to 11:30 on December 28, 1964. Second, the returning champion, Paul Cain, made his last appearance on Christmas Day--the show hosted a special panel of contestants the week after Christmas.
Bill comes out to applause, and chats with this week's celebrity player, Arthur Treacher. In the 60s, Arthur was Merv Griffin's second banana on the Merv Griffin Show.
* - The returning champ, back for his second appearance, is Paul Cain, a teacher from Sulphur Springs TX. Paul won $1259 in his previous appearance.
* - Rose Zack, from Detroit MI, is the sweepstakes winner from last week.
* - Emily Banko is a housewife from Riverhead N Y.
As Arthur draws four names from the card hopper (each card the name of a studio audience member--whatever Arthur wins goes to the person drawn for that item). All players receiver the Price Is Right home game (the card game "Bid It Right")
First name Arthur draws: William Harris of Cincinnati OH. First item: The Cub Cadet tractor/snowblower from International Harvester. Powered by a 7-hp air-cooled engine with 3-speed transmission. Price authority: International Harvester, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mr. Cain opens, with minimums $25:
(*--frozen bid; last bid buzzer follows bid in bold)
- - - - CAIN - - - - ZACK - - - - BANKO - - - -TREACHER - -
................100 ..............125 ..............150 ................200
................300 ..............325 ..............350 ...............375
..............* 550 ...........* 650 ..........* 675 .............* 375
Actual retail price: $945, with Mrs. Banko the winner and she hit the bonus bell. Mrs. Banko also wins Ozite's 12x30 indoor/outdoor carpeting and 10-pc. patio furniture from Plantation Patterns.
Next card from Arthur: Richard Padani from Yonkers N Y. Next item: An oil walnut finish cabinet with champagne storage rack. The center holds a 23-in. black-and-white Admiral TV. Price authorities: Dantomurro Furniture, Lynbrook, Long Island; and Admiral Electronics, Chicago IL.
Mrs. Zack opens, and it's a one-bid item:
- - - - CAIN - - - - ZACK - - - - BANKO - - - -TREACHER - -
...................... ............* 700 ............* 775 .............* 850
...............* 875
Actual retail price: $875, with Mr. Cain hitting it on the nose.
The next card from Arthur: Richard Stegman from North Patchogue N Y. Bill entreats viwers that if they want to see the show in person, write:
The Price Is Right
Tickets
ABC-TV
7 West 66th Street
New York City, N. Y. 10023
Next item: Three fashion ensembles from Diana Thomas Ltd, jewelry from Sarah Coventry, and cosmetics from Tangi.
Mrs. Bank opens, minimums are $10:
- - - - CAIN - - - - ZACK - - - - BANKO - - - -TREACHER - -
..................... ................... ................35 ................100
................120 ..............130 .............* 35 ...............150
..............* 260 ...........* 290 ............* 35 ..............* 300
Actual retail price: $219.25, with Mrs. Zack the winner and she hit the bonus bell. She wins American Tourister luggage, kitchen accessories and a mink stole.
At this point, the new home sweepstakes is supposed to be announced, but the kinescope that had made the rounds had it cut out. It did have a Chevrolet Corvair Monza as a prize.
Final name: William Mohite from Brooklyn. Final item: A piano (description and price authority was spliced out).
Arthir opens, with minimums $50:
..................... ................... ................... ................100
................200 ..............250 ..............350 ...............375
............* 1100 ...........* 1450 ..........* 300 ............* 1500
Actual retail price: $1335.00, with Mr. Cain the winner.
Final totals:
- - - - CAIN - - - - ZACK - - - - BANKO - - - -TREACHER - -
..............2210 ..........* 2701 ..............1531 .................0
All the people Arthur played for receives a Hoover Dial-O-Match upright vacuum. Mrs. Zack is the new champion; Mr. Cain leaves with a two-day total of $3469.
