TPiR Recap - 5/23/2022

[Roadgeek Adam]

Episode #9861K
Aired – 5/23/2022; Taped – X/XX/2022
Models: Alexis Gaube, James O'Halloran
Microphone Handoff: Alexis
First Four Contestant Seating: Left to Right

First IUFB: Scooter (Kymco: Like 150i ABS with 150cc engine, CVT, helmet); ARP: $2,999 (James)

CAMRYN	SHANNON	JEONG-SOO	MELISSA
2300	2000	2301	1

The winner is...
JEONG-SOO

Jeong-Soo, a mathematics major at the University of California Los Angeles, is playing LUCKY $EVEN for a 2022 Currant Red Kia Forte LXS (2L engine, IVT, FWD, interior lighting kit, roadside assistance kit) (Alexis).

First number is...

$

2

Remaining: $7

Guess: 2

$

2

1

Remaining: $6

Guess: 5

$

2

1

2

Remaining: $3

Guess: 5

$

2

1

2

4

Remaining: $2

Guess: 7

$

2

1

2

4

6

Remaining: $1. WIN

Second IUFB: Television (50in QLED smart 4K television; soundbar, subwoofer); ARP: $1,480 (Alexis)

CAMRYN	SHANNON	JOE	MELISSA
945	946	565	249

The winner is...
SHANNON

Shannon is playing Flip Flop for a trip to Norway (RT Coach to Stavanger, NO for a 6n stay in a 1br unit at Home Again Stavanger + daily breakfast and dinner, $400 amenities credit, city sightseeing & waterfalls, caves & rock tours) (James).

97

86

Shannon FLOPS to

97	68

ARP be...

97	68

WIN

Third IUFB: Designer Accessories (Paul Smith: backpack, folio, waistbag, sunglasses, belt, wallet); ARP: $2,745 (James)

CAMRYN	TAYLOR	JOE	MELISSA
1802	1800	1200	1801

The winner is...
CAMRYN

Camryn is playing Grand Game for a chance to win up to $10,000!

The target price is...

$6.50

Camryn starts out at $1.00:

$1.00

The items are:

• Chex Mix Bold Snack Mix (8.75oz)
• Arm & Hammer AdvanceWhite Toothpaste (6oz)
• Sun Maid California Golden Raisins (15oz)
• Nervive Roll-On Pain Relief Liquid
• Calypso Ocean Blue Lemonade (16oz)
• Bounty Paper Towels (2ct)

Pick 1: Snack Mix

$3.99

$10.00

Pick 2: Lemonade

$1.79

$100.00

Pick 3: Raisins

$4.99

$1,000.00

Pick 4: Toothpaste

$5.49

$10,000.00

WIN (ARP of the Nervive: $12.49; ARP of the paper towels: $7.49)

SCSD #1

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Shannon	$11,248	75	STAY	.75	*SHOWCASE*
Camryn	$12,745	45	60	1.05	OVER
Jeong-Soo	$24,245	15	15	.30

Fourth IUFB: Beverage Center (Danby: French door fridge with 61 can capacity); ARP: $1,900 (James)

THOMAS	TAYLOR	JOE	MELISSA
733	650	870	871

The winner is...
MELISSA

Melissa, marking a First Four sweep, is playing One Right Price for:

1. Rowing Machine (Hydrow: low-impact rowing machine with 1yr app membership) (Alexis)
2. Pool Table (Game Room Guys: 8ft black onyx pool table with accessories) (James)

The right price is $3,245. She picks the pool table...

ROWING MACHINE		POOL TABLE
		$3245
$2701		$3245
		WIN

Fifth IUFB: Makeup Package (Chanel: 4 brushes, 1 mascara, 1 eyeliner, 2 eyeshadow pallettes, 1 liquild lip colour, 1 blush, 1 lipstick); ARP: $518 (Alexis)

THOMAS	TAYLOR	JOE	ELIZABETH
333	375	425	450

The winner is...
ELIZABETH

Brian is playing Shell Game for a trip to Lake Mead (RT Coach for 10 to Las Vegas, NV then to Lake Mead for a 4n stay in a 60ft houseboat courtesy of Lake Mead Mohave Adventures + RT airport transportation, ski boat; ARP: $17,441) (James).

Small prizes:

1) Touchless Vacuum Cleaner (Alexis)	$80	HIGHER	$114	HIGHER	2
2) Interactive Cat Toy	$65	LOWER	$40	LOWER	3
3) Ceramic Flat Iron	$59	HIGHER	$83	HIGHER	1
4) Barbecue Brush	$75	LOWER	$100	HIGHER

 

LOSS (Total Winnings: $237)

Sixth IUFB: Lawn Care Package (GO: String trimmer, lawn mower, handheld blower); ARP: $1,240 (James)

THOMAS	TAYLOR	JOE	VIANEY
2187	1800	1	2100

The winner is...
JOE

Joe is playing LINE 'EM UP for 2022 Nissan Altima S (2.5L engine, CVT, FWD, splash guards) (James).

Joe has to line up the price of the Altima using the prices of these items:

• Coffee Package (10cup drip coffee maker; 1 grinder, 4 mugs, 6 bags of beans) (Alexis)
• Wine Aerator (RegeMoudel: electric wine aerator) (Alexis)
• Tablet (256GB 11in tablet with stylus pen) (Alexis)

 

		2
			5	4	3	COFFEE PACKAGE
			3	7	WINE AERATOR
			7	3	0	TABLET
		0

He sets the price to...

0

		2
	5	4	3	COFFEE PACKAGE
		3	7	WINE AERATOR
		7	3	0	TABLET
		0

He sets the price to...

 

		2
5	4	3	COFFEE PACKAGE
	3	7	WINE AERATOR
	7	3	0	TABLET
		0

LOSS (ARP: $25,730)

SCSD #2

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Elizabeth	$755	20	30	.50
Joe	$1,240	90	STAY	.90	*SHOWCASE*
Melissa	$7,846	50	70	1.20	OVER

THE FABULOUS SHOWCASES

Shannon has the honors...

SC1 - Joe

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

• Golf Simulator (4-player golf simulator with 16 sensors; 9 clubs, carry bag, net, accessories) (James)
• Digital Camera (Nikon: Z5 24.2MP mirrorless camera) (James)
• 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue Hatchback (1.6L gas-electric engine, 6-speed AT, FWD, wheel locks, cargo net, cargo cover) (Alexis)

Bid: $25,000

SC2 - Shannon

GIVE SOMETHING NEW A TRY

• Kitchen (Over the range microwave, wifi enabled electric range, dishwasher with 3rd rack, side by side fridge with touchscreen; Skill Success: $1,200 gift card for online cooking lessons) (Alexis)
• Computer Workstation (Bamboo adjustable desk with 8pc organize set, cabinet, standing board, chair, under desk hammock, lamp; 13in touchscreen laptop with 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (Alexis)
• Trip to St. Croix (RT Coach to St. Croix, USVI for a 6n all-inclusive stay at the Buccaneer Beach and Golf Resort + daily spa treatments, horseback riding excursion for 2) (James)

Bid: $26,000

Joe

$25,000

HYBRID CAR

$27,419

$2,419

HYBRID CAR

*WIN*
$28,659

Shannon

$26,000

KITCHEN/TRIP

$25,680

KITCHEN/TRIP

Results: 4 out of 6
Winnings: $85,498
Biggest Winner: Joe

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[ooboh]

That is an all-time bad beat on Shell Game.

To that point, I wish Drew would save the “bonus game” spiel until AFTER the contestant wins all four shells.

[b_masters8]

That is an all-time bad beat on Shell Game.

To that point, I wish Drew would save the “bonus game” spiel until AFTER the contestant wins all four shells.

Do you think it's because Drew is seemingly jinxing the player by talking bonus implications too early?

[Roadgeek Adam]

As I said on Discord, the thing is, if he doesn't say it. Contestant wins 4th SP.....contestant is most likely going to run to the prize. Now they have to corral the contestant to get him or her back on stage to go for the bonus. Explaining it after 3 perfect is the right spot for it.

[ooboh]

As I said on Discord, the thing is, if he doesn't say it. Contestant wins 4th SP.....contestant is most likely going to run to the prize. Now they have to corral the contestant to get him or her back on stage to go for the bonus. Explaining it after 3 perfect is the right spot for it.

My fix would be: after the contestant says “higher/lower,” Drew hints at the bonus by saying “if you get this right, you’ll also get a chance at a bonus game,” and then the reveal occurs. The contestant will then have to stay and listen. That way, he can save time in case the contestant doesn’t get the fourth item right or fully go into the rules if they do.

[BillyGr]

As I said on Discord, the thing is, if he doesn't say it. Contestant wins 4th SP.....contestant is most likely going to run to the prize. Now they have to corral the contestant to get him or her back on stage to go for the bonus. Explaining it after 3 perfect is the right spot for it.

But, do they do that now?  Thinking of seeing Bonus (for example) where the same situation occurs.  Seemed like they usually still wnat to wait and see where the bonus actually was before going off to see the prizes?

[SeaBreeze341]

But, do they do that now?  Thinking of seeing Bonus (for example) where the same situation occurs.  Seemed like they usually still wnat to wait and see where the bonus actually was before going off to see the prizes?

The difference is that there is no additional Bonus for Bonus Game

[mechamind]

Oof. We were one away from a perfect show twice, and I was feeling good about it especially after Lucky Seven and Grand Game were won. But it was still a pretty good day.

And yeah, I also wish Drew would wait until after all four shells are won before talking about the bonus.

[LiteBulb88]

I agree with Drew stating the Shell Game bonus after the contestant gets the first three correct. The reason is that if he doesn't state and the contestant gets the fourth one right, they may start jumping up and down and/or run toward the prize before Drew has a chance to mention the game isn't over. Then Drew has to get the contestant back to the turntable and calm them down before it can continue. Not only does that take time the show doesn't have, it's also a bad look on TV. So it's better to prep the contestant in advance for that possibility so they know to keep their cool.

[SeaBreeze341]

Call me old school, but I’m in the camp of not revealing the bonus or bringing it up until all four chips are besides all the shells.  The object of this game is to win the prize described prior to the start of the game.  You win by having a chip next to the shell concealing the ball.  That’s the purpose.

That being said, it is not a big deal the way Carey does it.  As mentioned elsewhere, I’m not going to sign a petition “forcing” Drew to wait until it’s in play.  That’s a waste of time.  Furthermore, anything that trends away from what makes him uncomfortable is not good.  The best version of Drew Carey is Drew Carey being himself.

Very valid points on why it’s necessary to bring it up in advance.  The contestant will definitely celebrate and run to the prize (if it’s a trip, who knows what he or she will do), and it would get out of control.  Because of that,  I have to agree with Adam & LiteBulb.  For the most part.   What would work is for Drew to simply mention that there is a bonus (after the third item), but not going into specifics of what it is.  The contestant pretty much isn’t going to know anyway.

At the end of the day, it’s no big deal, especially here.  It was a bad beat the way things played out, but in general, the contestant still had a chance to win, and the bonus was not a guarantee.  In this episode, Elizabeth had a 75% to win (unlike in Bonus Game, she has control on what counts based on her selections).   Even though I mentioned it would be best not to bring up the cash prize (just saying there's a bonus instead), it's fine.  Still a 25% chance at it had there been perfect pricing.

The other thing mentioned in the past was the lack of suspense.  Every second in TPIR is so valuable, so while I love a little buildup, learning of Elizabeth's fate was well done (albeit in defeat)

[b_masters8]

That being said, it is not a big deal the way Carey does it.  As mentioned elsewhere, I’m not going to sign a petition “forcing” Drew to wait until it’s in play.  That’s a waste of time.  Furthermore, anything that trends away from what makes him uncomfortable is not good.  The best version of Drew Carey is Drew Carey being himself.

I think you actually meant to say, "anything that trends away from what makes him comfortable".

[SeaBreeze341]

I think you actually meant to say, "anything that trends away from what makes him comfortable".

Whoops!  My fault; I did mean that.  I probably debated on whether to actually say "makes him comfortable" or "trends toward uncomfortable" before possibly getting caught up with something else before hitting send.

Thanks for catching that error (though I can't edit it now); sorry about that!

[b_masters8]

Whoops!  My fault; I did mean that.  I probably debated on whether to actually say "makes him comfortable" or "trends toward uncomfortable" before possibly getting caught up with something else before hitting send.

Thanks for catching that error (though I can't edit it now); sorry about that!

Not a problem! Just now noticed your response (wish we had a longer time to edit).