TPiR Recap - 5/24/2013 (TPiR Salute to Firefighters 2013)

[Roadgeek Adam]

Episode #6363K (TPiR Salute to Firefighters 2013)
Aired – 5/24/2013; Taped – 4/14/2013
Models: Manuela Arbelaez, Amber Lancaster, Gwendolyn Osbourne-Smith
Microphone Handoff: Amber

First IUFB: Utility Tertain Vehicle (SSR Motorsports: SRU 150Z UTV with 150cc engine and CVT transmission); ARP: $2,699 (Gwendolyn)

JENNIFER	EMMANUEL	KATHARINE	ANDREW
2100	2800	2801	3000

The winner is...
JENNIFER

Jennifer, from Riverside, California, is playing Cliffhangers for a trip to Costa Rica (RT Coach to Liberia, CR then onto Guanacaste in rental car for a 6n all-inclusive stay in oceanview suiet at the Flamingo Beach Resort and Spa + whitewater rafting adventure with breakfast and lunch: ARP: $6,667) (Manuela).

Small prizes: Churro Maker, Carafe, Electric Deep Fryer (Amber)

Jennifer bids $29 on the churro maker...

0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25

The ARP is...

$25

Jennifer bids $25 on the carafe...

0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25

The ARP is...

$35

Jennifer bids $54 on the deep fryer...

0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25

The ARP is...

$42

PAINFUL LOSS (Total Winnings: $60)

Second IUFB: Home Theatre Speaker System (7-piece with 6HD video sources); ARP: $1,999 (Gwendolyn)

BRIAN	EMMANUEL	KATHARINE	ANDREW
1250	2500	900	800

The winner is...
BRIAN

Brian, from Winters, California, is playing SWITCH? for a new computer (Apple: 27in iMac with 16GB memory, 3TB HD, HD webcam, printer) (Manuela) and a spa (120volt electrical outlet) (Amber).

These prices are either correct or need to be switched:

COMPUTER

$2279

SWITCH?

SPA

$3995

SWITCH?

Brian chooses to stay...

COMPUTER

$2279

$2279

SPA

$3995

$3995

WIN

Third IUFB: SmartPhone (Sony: 5MP camera, 720PHD video + calling plan); ARP: $1,120 (Gwendolyn and Amber)

BRANDON	EMMANUEL	KATHARINE	ANDREW
600	575	650	450

The winner is...
KATHARINE

Katharine, from Palm Springs, California, is playing GAS MONEY for a 2013 Chevy Sonic LS (1.8L engine, electric power steering) (Manuela).

$

0

0

0

0

$14,029

$16,995

$18,299

$17,855

$15,595

Katharine picks $16,995.

$

3

0

0

0

$14,029

$3,000

$18,299

$17,855

$15,595

Katharine picks $18,299.

$

5

0

0

0

$14,029

$3,000

$2,000

$17,855

$15,595

Katharine picks $14,029.

$

6

0

0

0

$1,000

$3,000

$2,000

$17,855

$15,595

Katharine picks $15,595.

$

0

0

0

0

$1,000

$3,000

$2,000

$17,855

CAR

LOSS. $17,855 was the $4,000.

$

0

0

0

0

$1,000

$3,000

$2,000

$4,000

CAR

SCSD #1

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Katharine	$1,120	70	STAY	.70
Jennifer	$2,759	20	90	1.10	OVER
Brian	$8,273	75	–	.75	*SHOWCASE*

Fourth IUFB: Designer Sunglasses (Christian Dior: 2 pairs of Aviators, etc); ARP: $1,295 (Overhead)

BRANDON	EMMANUEL	ALEXANDRA	ANDREW
700	701	259	488

The winner is...
EMMANUEL

Emmanuel, from Oakland, California, is playing Clock GAME for a pair of digial cameras (14.1 MP point and shot with ultra-wide angle lens and a 16,1MP waterproof camera) (Manuela), a 9-piece collection of camping gear (Amber) and a bonus trip to Yosemite (RT Limo to Yosemite, CA for a 5n stay in a private 3-bedroom cabin with dinner one night, tour of the park and backpacking tour of the park) (Gwendolyn).

Emmanuel will bid on the cameras ($529):

Bid	Response
$900	Lower
$800	Lower
$700	Lower
$600	Lower
$400	Higher
$475	Higher
$480	Higher
$490	Higher
$495	Higher
$500	Higher
$550	Lower
$525	Higher
$540	Lower
$526	Higher
$527	Higher
$528	Higher
$529	Correct!

Time left: 12 seconds.

Emmanuel will bid on the camping gear ($672):

Bid	Response
$450	Higher
$500	Higher
$550	Higher
$600	Higher
$675	Lower
$650	Higher
$652	Higher
$653	Higher
$654	Higher
$655	Higher
$656	Higher
$657	Higher
$658	Higher
$659	Higher
$680	Lower
$760	Lower
$675	Lower

Time left: 0 seconds.

LOSS (Total Winnings: $529)

Fifth IUFB: iPad Mini and iPad (Apple: 16GB iPad Mini with Wifi Chip, 16GB iPad with retina display, 5MP rear facing camera and smartcovers); ARP: $906 (Amber)

BRANDON	JOSEPH	ALEXANDRA	ANDREW
1200	850	1300	1350

The winner is...
JOSEPH

Joseph, from San Diego County, California is playing LINE 'EM UP for a 2013 Honda Civic LX (AT, 1.8L engine, rearview camera, all-season floor mats, cargo net) (Gwendolyn).

Joseph has to line up the prices of the Civic using the prices of these items:

• Skee-Ball Table (Electronic scoring and 6 balls) (Manuela)
• Corn Dog Maker
• Espresso Maker (Cuisinart: Comes with 4 cups) (Amber)

 

		1
			8	4	9	SKEE-BALL TABLE
			2	5	CORN DOG MAKER
			4	7	5	ESPRESSO
		0

1

		1	He sets the price to...
		8	4	9	SKEE-BALL TABLE
	2	5	CORN DOG MAKER
	4	7	5	ESPRESSO
		0

 

		1	He sets the price to...
8	4	9	SKEE-BALL TABLE
		2	5	CORN DOG MAKER
	4	7	5	ESPRESSO
		0

WIN (Total Winnings: $20,619)

Sixth IUFB: Designer Watches (Michael Kors: Stainless Steel Bracelet for men and Crystal Ladies Watch); ARP: $550 (Gwendolyn)

BRANDON	JAMES	ALEXANDRA	ANDREW
500	450	759	1300

The winner is...
BRANDON

Brandon, from Baldwin Lake, California, playing Danger Price for a collection of handbags (8-piece leather collection with bags, totes, shoulder bags, etc), a new barbecue grill (The Holland Company) (Amber), a new exercise bike (Inspire Fitness: Cardiostrider 2), and a new television (60in 3D Plasma TV with voice recognition software, popup camera and four pairs of 3D glasses) (Manuela)

$2585

BBQ

BIKE

BAGS

3D HDTV

$2585

$949

BIKE

BAGS

3D HDTV

$2585

$949

BIKE

$2585

3D HDTV

$2585

$949

$1799

$2585

$3799

LOSS

SCSD #2

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Brandon	$550	55	10	.65
Emmanuel	$1,824	100	–	1.00	*$1,000*
Joseph	$21,525	15	95	1.10	OVER

Bonus...

Contestant	Winnings	Spin	Result
Emmanuel	$2,824	70	*SHOWCASE*

THE FABULOUS SHOWCASES

Brian has the honors...

SC1 - Brian

HOT, HOT, NOT COLD, COLD

• Paddleboards (Poseidon: 11ft 6in Paddleboards) (Manuela)
• Trip to St. Croix (RT Coach to St. Croix, USVI for a 6n all-inclusive stay in oceanfront room at The Buccaneer + spa treatment, round of golf, car rental) (Manuela)
• Ski Boat (Glastron: GTR160BR 16ft 6in Powerboat with 115HP Yamaha engine, trailer) (Manuela)

Bid: $28,000

SC2 - Emmanuel

THE ULTIMATE GARAGE-CASE

• Ultimate Garage (Gladiator: Chillerator, Chest and Cabinet with 255-piece tool set, 51in Plasma TV, SR Theatre) (Gwendolyn)
• 2013 Ford F-150 4x2 XL Regular Cab (3.7L engine, AT, disc brakes, XL+ Package) (Amber)

Bid: $27,500

Brian

$28,000

SKI BOAT

$36,380

$8,380

SKI BOAT

Emmanuel

$27,500

TRUCK

$28,614

$1,114

TRUCK

*WIN*
$31,438

Results: 2 out of 6
Winnings: $65,665
Biggest Winner: Emmanuel

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This recap is dedicated in the honor of Frank Molimock and William Graff, the last two firefighters to die in the line of duty in my town of residence back on May 26, 1958 when the roof below them collapsed on a former used car dealer.

[Todd]

One can't help but wonder if Bob would have given Jennifer the win on Cliffhangers. Yodely Guy clearly stopped for a few seconds on the last step and everyone had thought she won. Not saying it warranted a win, but I felt like it was one of those cases where Bob would've given one anyway.

[Swingbatta0]

One can't help but wonder if Bob would have given Jennifer the win on Cliffhangers. Yodely Guy clearly stopped for a few seconds on the last step and everyone had thought she won. Not saying it warranted a win, but I felt like it was one of those cases where Bob would've given one anyway.

I don't think so. When I saw something like that happen in an episode from 1986-87 (where a contestant lost on the first prize), Bob didn't give the contestant the win.

Plus, in the season 11 finale, on the last SP, the Yodely Guy went up his last 10 steps and stopped on 25. The contestant guessed $22. The ARP was $37. She missed it by $15, but the Yodely Guy did not go over at all (unlike in this episode, when he only stopped for about half a second before he fell over), and it was too exciting, they gave her the win, anyway.

[Wayoshi]

One can't help but wonder if Bob would have given Jennifer the win on Cliffhangers. Yodely Guy clearly stopped for a few seconds on the last step and everyone had thought she won. Not saying it warranted a win, but I felt like it was one of those cases where Bob would've given one anyway.

What are you talking about? The stagehand made a mistake, and the playing was 4 10 12 - 26. You can't possibly give a tech on that (and I hope Bob never did either).

Anyways... god dammit Gas, I got excited for a moment there. Why did she have to lose on what is a cheap looking car...

[PriceBusterXL]

This special was quite fun than the previous one last season!

THE BAD NEWS:

Cliffhangers: Can't believe we had a fake-out when Hans looked like he was about to tip over. Nevertheless, that really sucked for Jennifer and I really doubt a tech win should be awarded to her because of that, unfortunately, seeing that it might have been a mechanical problem............But dressing Hans in a firefighters uniform and giving him a pick-axe, that was cool. A little gimmicky, but cool.

Gas Money: At first I thought that Katherine was gonna pick that $14K+ price since I thought that might have been the car price. Too bad she picked the $15,595 one. On the bright side, at least today's playing last a lot longer than the previous ones. While no wipeout, it was quite a nail-biter hoping it would have its first win this season, but to no avail.

Danger Price: Had a feeling the bags would do Brandon in.

THE NOT-SO-BAD NEWS:

Clock Game: Emmanuel came so close on the camping gear, but a grand on the wheel and F-150 really did make it up. Sure was a good SC bid!

THE GOOD NEWS:

Switch?: Easy win for Brian!

Line 'Em Up: Thanks to Joseph, a car game washout was averted! I was totally off on that when I thought that $18,750 was the right price, which was Joseph's 1st guess. Good thing he changed the 8 and the 5, for the win..............A ode to joy for him!

While it was only two wins, I really did enjoy it and it wasn't that bad, and the firefighters really had a good time.

[vadernader]

Super weird lineup today, I like it

Overall a pretty mediocre episode, good contestants and a great win in Line!

One can't help but wonder if Bob would have given Jennifer the win on Cliffhangers. Yodely Guy clearly stopped for a few seconds on the last step and everyone had thought she won. Not saying it warranted a win, but I felt like it was one of those cases where Bob would've given one anyway.

Honestly, I think that would get Bob into a heap of trouble. This was fair & square, and S&P would have had something to say if Bob just gave her the win for a 1 second stop on 25 before falling over.

Anyways... god dammit Gas, I got excited for a moment there. Why did she have to lose on what is a cheap looking car...

People tend to overprice cars on a regular basis in games like this, it seems. Especially when its the 1st or 2nd cheapest price out of all 5.

[Bobby McBride]

C-H: I knew this was going to be lost, but I didn't expect it to be by a buck. At least it wasn't played for a car.

S?: As easy as it will get.

GM: Another heartbreaker- Katharine played that so well.

Clock: Yet another close loss.

LeU: NO Car Game Shutout this week- WTG, Joseph!

Danger: Not as close as the other losses today.

Showcases: I wasn't surprised the boat Showcase was worth more than the truck one- those Glastrons are pretty expensive. Emmanuel would've been a DSW if he had added another $1K to his bid.

Not a bad way to go into the break.

[Swingbatta0]

Cliff Hangers: So close! Only $1 shy of victory!
Switch: Piece of cake!
Gas Money: Cheapest multiple of 5 strikes again. At least it was down to the wire.
Clock Game: Again, so close! But thankfully, Emmanuel made up for all that and won $1,000 in the Showcase Showdown, and a Ford F-150 in the Showcase!
Line 'em Up: Way to avert a car-game-shutout!
Danger Price: I was hoping for the TV to be the Danger Price, but boy, was I wrong.

I knew this week would end with a bang.

[Todd]

Honestly, I think that would get Bob into a heap of trouble. This was fair & square, and S&P would have had something to say if Bob just gave her the win for a 1 second stop on 25 before falling over.

The person on stage clearly screwed up, leading to the contestant and the audience thinking she won. I'll have to go back and watch it again later, but I believe Drew initially thought she won, too (please correct me on that if I'm wrong).

All I'm saying is, Bob gave away a prize to a contestant that blatantly cheated and didn't even play the game, yet S&P didn't have an issue with that...This was someone on the show making a mistake.

Plus, in the season 11 finale, on the last SP, the Yodely Guy went up his last 10 steps and stopped on 25. The contestant guessed $22. The ARP was $37. She missed it by $15, but the Yodely Guy did not go over at all (unlike in this episode, when he only stopped for about half a second before he fell over), and it was too exciting, they gave her the win, anyway.

I can't tell if this arguing in favor of or against what I said.

[DJTorgo]

The person on stage clearly screwed up, leading to the contestant and the audience thinking she won. I'll have to go back and watch it again later, but I believe Drew initially thought she won, too (please correct me on that if I'm wrong).

All I'm saying is, Bob gave away a prize to a contestant that blatantly cheated and didn't even play the game, yet S&P didn't have an issue with that...This was someone on the show making a mistake.

So you're saying that they should have awarded the contestant the prize that she lost, fair and square, because of the reaction?

Note to self: if I end up on the show, lose, but jump around as if I had won, Todd will think S&P should award me the prize anyway.

[Kev347]

I really haven't commented on Drew much lately because he's been mostly at least competent and as a result I've had bigger fish to fry, but the past week and a half or so has really been a step up from even that. Today in particular he was great - making appropriate, not forced jokes; actually transitioning between the segments well regardless of whether the game was won or lost, etc., etc. I really wish he was like this all the time - it makes the shows that would otherwise be a drag to watch (like yesterday) more tolerable.

This was actually a decent special. Pretty creative lineup, fairly open setups and some good contestants. Gas was still hard but it was hard in a different, fairer way than usual (by not being an extreme) and we actually got to see it PLAYED today, which was nice. Although I'm not sure how she lost once she eliminated 16 - that was really the trap price there. Other than that, it was actually refreshing in a way to see Cliff Hangers and Clock Game get LOST, just for a change of pace (and Pick A Pair all in the same week - what gives?). The dramatic Line win was nice too. Just one of those days that everything came together well on a special instead of being a mess, which was good to see.

Timings:
Cliff Hangers (4.5) - 4:37
Switch? (3.5) - 3:41
Gas Money (5.5) - 4:38
Clock Game (4.5) - 5:37
Line 'em Up (5.5) - 4:44
Danger Price (4.5) - 3:31
Total (28): 25:50

[Todd]

So you're saying that they should have awarded the contestant the prize that she lost, fair and square, because of the reaction?

Note to self: if I end up on the show, lose, but jump around as if I had won, Todd will think S&P should award me the prize anyway.

There's no need to be an arrogant ass about it. That's completely not what I said and you damn well know it.

There's a difference between everything going smoothly and everything not going smoothly and confusing the hell out of everyone.

Thanks.

[Paranoia_Survivor]

A tech win should not be awarded to the Cliff hangers player since there was no way that gameplay was altered that could have changed what happened. The yodeler could have stopped completely at 25 and I still would have taken the prize away from the contestant as soon as the price of the small prize was revealed as they lost the game fair and square. Reactions should not have any effect on the outcome unless the game was a time based game i.e. Bonkers, Race Game, etc...

[vadernader]

All I'm saying is, Bob gave away a prize to a contestant that blatantly cheated and didn't even play the game, yet S&P didn't have an issue with that...This was someone on the show making a mistake.

That was a different situation. That segment to be corrected would have to be redone completely, getting a new prize for the game, getting new cards to put into the prop, and re-shooting the IUFB reveal. Rather than go through all that mess, Bob pretty much had to just give it to him and move on. S&P Didn't have a problem because while all of us know he clearly cheated, there was room for him to play dumb and pretend he didn't know.

What happened today is slightly unusual but not to the point where it warranted giving her the prize. Something comparable would be a Plinko chip hanging on the edge of the $10,000 slot but falling into $0.

There was also a time when I recall this season (I believe) a Squeeze Play setup had a lot of repeating digits, and when Drew originally revealed the price he said "YOU GOT IT!" or something like that because he thought they won, but they had actually lost and Drew mis-read it. They lost the game and were not awarded the prize.

I get where you are coming from though, I just don't think it's something that warrants it.

[Todd]

I get where you are coming from though, I just don't think it's something that warrants it.

Oh, I agree. My original point was just that I felt Bob may have given her the prize today. If Yodely Guy would've just stopped for a split second, it would be different. But he clearly stopped at 25 for a few seconds and it was just enough for everyone to think "oh, she won!"