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Recap for January 09, 1978 (2641D)
« on: April 12, 2023, 10:18:31 PM »
Here it comes, television's most exciting hour of Fantastic prizes, the fabulous 60-minute Price is Right!

Lynn, Linda, Florence and Raymond, come on down! You are the first four contestants on The Price is Right!

ITEM UP FOR BIDS:
Heatilator Fireplace

BIDS:
Raymond- 625
Florence- 450
Linda- 420
Lynn- 300

The Actual Retail Price is $566

Florence runs up screaming wildly and kinda bumps Bob's head as we play the GOLDEN ROAD
We begin with some shoe polish which could lead to Prize 1: Merit Students Encyclopedia.
At the next turn of the Golden Road, we have Prize 2: Murray & Sons Pool Table.
And at the very end of the Golden Road, we have a Brand new 1978 Mercedes Benz 280-E For Door Sedan!

The Shoe Polish has a price of $0.49
We take that to Prize 1 where we have a price of $_80.
Which is the first number of the Prize? 4 or a 9?
Florence says 4- CORRECT! $480

We now take $480 and go over to Prize 2 where we have $1_95
Which is the second number of the Prize? 4, 8 or a 0?
Florence says 8- WRONG! $1,095! LOSS!!!

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Bob complains about having a lump on his head after his run-in with Florence. Bob's gonna play hurt so Johnny, who's our next contestant?

Bodagascar, come on down!

IUFB:
Frontier Sofa Sleeper and End Table

BIDS:
Bodagascar- 550
Raymond- 630
Linda- 600
Lynn- 625

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ! OVERBID! Go lower than $550.

Bodagascar- 495
Raymond- 475
Linda- 510
Lynn- 460

ARP: $549

Linda will play DANGER PRICE for a chance to win:

(1) Radio Shack Stereo Component
(2) Frontier Furniture Bar Set
(3) Amana Deep Freezer
(4) 7-Drawer Semanier

The Danger Price today is $479.
Stay away from that prize!

Linda starts with Prize 3 which is $340
Linda next picks Prize 4 which is $613
Linda then picks Prize 2 which is $299! WINNER!!!
Prize 1 was the Danger Price

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Bob is still talking about that blow to his head (seriously, man? want a cookie to go with that milk?) that make him not being able to see across the stage. Johnny, are you prepared to announce our next contestant?

Helen, come on down!

IUFB:
Toshiba Microwave Oven

BIDS:
Helen- 375
Bodagascar- 475
Raymond- 425
Lynn- 450

ARP: $430

Raymond can win a Coleman Valley Forge Trailer worth $2,295 by playing GIVE OR KEEP

PRIZES 1: Bissell Century II Sweeper and Westclox Digital Clock
Raymond Keeps the Clock and Gives the Sweeper which is $29.
PRIZES 2: Butlers & Mailings Boots and General Electric Rechargable Battery System
Raymond Keeps the Boots and Gives the Battery which is $42. The Give Total is $71.
PRIZES 3: Dazey Donut Factory and Bedsack Bed Covering.
Raymond Keeps the Cover and Gives the Donut Maker which is $30. The Give Total is $101.

That Give Total looks a little steep. Hopefully Raymond kept more than what he gave.
The Clock is $25.
The Boots are $40. Raymond's Total is $65.
The Cover is $25. Raymond's Total is $90- LOSS!!!

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We learn that Linda is a short-timer- her husband has only has three months left in the Navy before he retires- he's been serving for 20 years. When he retires, they hope to open a photo studio in Newtown, North Dakota.
Raymond is a tuna fisherman out of San Diego.
Florence is a student and a wife. She's studying karate but she is nervous.

SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN
Raymond ($520)- Spins the wheel and gets $0.20. Spins again and gets $0.75- $0.95
Florence ($1,046)- Spins the wheel and gets $0.95. Bob is so deathly afraid of this woman!
Linda ($2,280)- Spins the wheel and gets $0.55. Spins again and gets $0.65- OVER!

SPINOFF
Raymond- $0.85
Florence- $0.85- Another Spinoff!

SPINOFF #2
Raymond- $0.50
Florence- $0.30 (I know Bob is relieved she didn't win)

Raymond is going to the Showcase

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Johnny, who is our next contestant?

Edward, come on down! Bob is still going on about this damn bump and warns Edward not to touch him if he wins.

IUFB:
Gladding Corporation Dry Sink

BIDS:
Edward- 325
Helen- 350
Bodagascar- 200
Lynn- 351

ARP: $330

Edward could win a 1978 Chevy Mazda by playing 3 STRIKES. Edward has played football in the Navy but never baseball.

The Numbers are: 5, 7, 3 and 4
Stay away from the 3 X's

PICK 1: X- STRIKE ONE!
PICK 2: 3- Edward says it goes in the first spot- NO!
PICK 3: 7- Edward says it's the second spot- CORRECT! $-7--
PICK 4: X- STRIKE TWO!
PICK 5: X- STRIKE THREE! EDWARD'S OUT!

The Car was $4,753

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UGH! Bob and this bump again! Johnny, get a contestant please!

Ruth, come on down!

IUFB:
Hancock Outdoor Dining Furniture

BIDS:
Ruth- 500
Helen- 475
Bodagascar- 450
Lynn- 501

ARP: $503

Lynn can win an assortment of kitchen appliances from Tappan- a Microwave/Range, a dishwasher and a refrigerator/freezer- all worth $2,344! Lynn tells Bob her husband wants a microwave/range not because he does any cooking but he justwants to make her life easier. Lynn has been married to him for a few months- and they go out to eat a lot. If she's going to get any kitchen appliances, what does she chiefly need? GROCERIES, which brings us to the GROCERY GAME!

Today's Specials are:
ITEM 1: Canada Dry Club Soda
ITEM 2: Wizard Air Freshener
ITEM 3: Durkee Onion Rings
ITEM 4: Cellas Chocolate Covered Cherries
ITEM 5: Certs Mints

Lynn has to buy $6.75 to $7 worth of groceries.
Lynn starts with Item 2 and buys 3 of them.
One costs $0.69 and three of them are $2.07.
Lynn next picks Item 4 and buys 4 of them.
One costs $0.89 and four of them are $3.56. Her total is $5.63.
Lynn then picks Item 3 and buys 3 of them.
One costs $0.53 and three of them are $1.59. Her total is $7.22- LOSS!!!

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Johnny, I want to know the name of the person that belongs right here at this end of our Contestant's Row.

Cynthia, come on down!

IUFB:
Stiffel Floor Lamp and Table Lamp

BIDS:
Cynthia- 300
Ruth- 240
Helen- 280
Bodagascar- 275

ARP: $478

Cynthia could win a Jasper Cabinet Roll Top Desk and a Zenith Quarantine Home Entertainment Center by playing ONE RIGHT PRICE

Janice's One Right Price is $1,350.

Does it go at the Desk or the Entertainment Center?
Cynthia thinks it's the Entertainment Center- CORRECT!

The Desk is $1,014.

Cynthia gets so excited Bob claims she hurt his back. Bob then has a little pow-wow with Janice, Holly and Dian. They kiss his bump on the head (enough already!) and he wants them to rub his back.

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SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN
Edward ($330)- Spins the wheel and gets $0.45. Spins again and gets $0.90- OVER!
Lynn ($503)- Spins the wheel and gets $0.75.
Cynthia ($2,842)- Spins the wheel and gets $0.15. Spins again and gets $0.10- $0.25

Lynn is going to the Showcase!

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SHOWCASE
TOP WINNER: Raymond
RUNNER UP: Lynn

We learn needlessly that Raymond is single because he's a fisherman.

SHOWCASE 1:
COMING FROM ALL CHANNELS
CHANNEL TO LISTEN TO: Panasonic Short Wave Radio
TALKING ON A CHANNEL: IDI CB Radio
WATCHING A CHANNEL: Zenith Panaramic 25-inch TV
CROSSING A CHANNEL: Trip to London and a Trip to Paris

Raymond has done enough travelling so he's passing to Lynn who bids $5,200.

RAYMOND'S SHOWCASE:
TRIP TO THE PRICE IS RIGHT DEPARTMENT STORE!
2ND FLOOR- BEDDING DEPARTMENT: J&J Brass and Wood Brass Queen Size Bed with a Lady Englander Mattress Set
3RD FLOOR- FUN AND GAMES DEPARTMENT: Payole Game Table
4TH FLOOR- FURNITURE DEPARTMENT: Viking Grandfather Clock
5TH FLOOR- ENTERTAINMENT DEPARTMENT: Story & Clark Console Piano

Raymond bids $6,500.

Lynn bid $5,200 on her Showcase.
The Actual Retail Price is $6,740
Difference of $1,540.

Raymond bid $6,500 on his Showcase.
The Actual Retail Price is $4,982- OVER!

LYNN IS THE WINNER!
GRAND TOTAL: $7,243!!!
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