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Recap for May 23, 1989 (7292D)
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Episode Number: 7292D (05/23/1989)
Airdate: May 23, 1989
Barker's Beauties: Janice, Dian, Holly

Here it comes! Television's most exciting hour of fantastic prizes! The fabulous, 60-minute Price Is Right!

EXCITING GAMES!
PLAY ALONG!
FANTASTIC PRIZES!


First Four: Right-to-left
Microphone Handoff: Janice



1st IUFB - An assortment of kids' toys: Quality Little Tikes toys made of durable plastic with double-wall construction, soft rounded corners, and molded in colors (Dian)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Gitano socks (Dian)

|IDABELLE|DAWN|MARY ANN|GREGORY|
|$750|$525|$725|$475|

Actual Retail Price: $819!

Idabelle is playing Most Expen$ive for a cozy fireplace, a lovely dinette set, and a new washer/dryer:
1: Chromcraft Furniture dining group combining beauty with functional excellence; the chairs roll, swivel, and tilt, and feature fine designer fabrics (Janice)
2: Malm Fireplaces Fire Drum 3 freestanding fireplace, architect design, heat efficiency of refractory brick lined fireplaces in a steel shell (Dian)
3: Gibson Washmaster variable speed automatic washer designed to save time and energy, plus a matching dryer with VacuDry system for energy efficient drying power (Holly)

1
|
2
|
3
Dinette
–
Fireplace
–
Washer/dryer

Idabelle picks number 3. Reveal the prices!

1
|
2
|
3
$1806
|
$1595
|
$908
Dinette
–
Fireplace
–
Washer/dryer

MRRRRRRRP! And the audience steered Idabelle away from #1, so Bob suggests they pay for the prizes. She'll be back for the Showcase Showdown.

Before the break, Bob invites the Beauties for a talk, and in the not-too-far-distant future, they're gonna have vacations. Janice hopes to go to Europe, Dian to Maui, and Holly wants to go on a whitewater rafting trip (she couldn't do it last year because of a drought, so she has to make up for it). Bob, however, hasn't made any plans yet.



2nd IUFB - An electric guitar: Gibson Flying V guitar and case with mahogany body and equipped with 2 dirty finger pickups which sustain in power (Holly)

|STEPHANI|Dawn|Mary Ann|Gregory|
|$800|$750|$800
$810
|$811|

Actual Retail Price: $1,200!

Gregory will play Hi-Lo (Dian and Holly). The grocery products are:
1. Advanced Formula Centrum high-potency vitamin/mineral formula with Betakeratine (100 + 30 tablets)
2. York Peppermint Patties dark chocolate cool mint
3. Aziza Contact Lens Mascara
4. Jonny Cat premium cat litter
5. Native Tan Paba 15 Sun Protection Lotion
6. Pompeian cholesterol-free extra virgin olive oil

The prize is a comfortable sofa and loveseat: Berkline Fort Worth living room collection with comfortable loveseat and sofa with pillow back, seat, and arms; plus a new stereo system: Nikko Audio's component system 850 with remote control receiver, dual cassette, turntable, and speakers; a prize package worth $2,999 (Janice).

Hi––––|––––|––––|
|––––|––––|––––|
|––––|––––|––––Lo
|––––|––––|––––|


Gregory's first pick is the Centrum... $8.60.
Gregory's second pick is the suntan lotion... $6.99.
Gregory's third pick is the makeup... $3.95.

|Vitamins|Lotion|Makeup|
|––––|––––|$3.95|

The price of the Peppermint Patty is... 40’.
The price of the olive oil is... 99’.
The price of the cat litter is... $1.09.

HiVitamins|Lotion|Makeup|
|––––|––––|$3.95|
|Candy|Olive oil|Cat litterLo
|40’|99’|$1.09|

Gregory wins the prize package!



3rd IUFB - A new barbecue: Docane 2002S gas grill, American-made with 2 burners for grilling, 1 for rotissing, and a stainless steel cooking grid to hold heat (Janice)

|Stephani|Dawn|Mary Ann|ERIC|
|$595|$425|$550|$620|

Actual Retail Price: $640!

Eric is playing One Away for a new truck: Jeep Comanche Pioneer 2-door 2WD pickup; options include fine-air package, dual remote control mirrors, California emission, plus gauge group (Holly, with Dian in the cab).

The price of $21143 below is not correct.

$ 2 1 1 4 3

Eric changes the price to $12234.

$ 1 2 2 3 4

Does Eric have at least 1 number right?

HONK!

Does Eric have 2 numbers right?

HONK!

Does Eric have 3 numbers right?

HONK!

Does Eric have 4 numbers right?

...

Silence. Eric changes the price to $12054. Reveal the price!

$ 1 2 0 5 4
$ 1 0 2 3 2

No truck for Eric. He still has the Showcase Showdown right after our break.



1st Showcase Showdown:
|CONTESTANT|SPIN 1|SPIN 2|TOTAL|RESULT|
|Eric|.50|.40|.90||
|Idabelle|.90|––|.90||
|Gregory|.95|––|.95|SHOWCASE|



4th IUFB - Lovely artwork: Limited-edition serigraph of High Powder, hand-signed and numbered by Martin Lawrence Galleries of the United States (Dian)

|Stephani|Dawn|Mary Ann|LESLIE|
|$400|$575|$460|$770|

Actual Retail Price: $1,200!

Leslie is playing Take Two for elegant spaware, a handy lawn mower, a home gym, and a beanbag chair set:
1. Astral Crystal hand-blown full-lead crystal decanter with ice bucket and matching glasses (Janice)
2. Billy Bags High-Tech chair and ottoman featuring hammock support system with Tubular steel base covered in mellowhide with matching end table (Dian)
3. Homelite Jacobsen rear-engine rider with 8 HP 5-speed transmission, automatic type steering, and big 30-inch cut (Holly)
4. Concord 300 multi-system home gym complete with heavy-duty roller and 220 pound black weights (Dian)

TAKE TWO
$2485
––––
BARWARE
LAWN MOWER
HOME GYM
CHAIR & TABLE
$
$
$
$
–––––
–––––
–––––
–––––

Leslie picks the lawn mower and the home gym.

TAKE TWO
$2485
2485
BARWARE
LAWN MOWER
HOME GYM
CHAIR & TABLE
$
$
$
$
–––––
1300
1185
–––––

Leslie wins all four prizes in one try!



5th IUFB - A new 35-mm camera: Nikon 4004 35-mm camera with automatic focus and automatic flash for great pictures, case included (lowered from ceiling)

|Stephani|Dawn|Mary Ann|RALPH|
|$900|$925|$926|$645|

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ! These bids must all be lowered from $645.

|Stephani|Dawn|Mary Ann|RALPH|
|$450|$625|$551|$575|

Actual Retail Price: $613!

Ralph is playing Cliff Hangers for a trip to Austria: Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Vienna for a 6-night stay with continental breakfast at Hotel Alpha Wien Vienna-Austria, centrally located near the city center, famous tour sites, and shopping areas (Janice); plus Giassi Luggage Works light traveling luggage (Holly); a prize package worth $3,882.

Ralph can keep the Mountain Climber safe by pricing these small items (Dian):

1. West Bend potpourri pot that fills the air with fragrances; just add water, potpourri, cover, and plug in!
2. Spencer's children's clothes
3. Eureka Quick-Up light-weight cordless vacuum cleaner

Ralph thinks the price of the potpourri is $25.

*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and stops at 4. The price is...

$21

Ralph thinks the price of the layette is $43.

*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and stops at 12. The price is...

$35

Ralph thinks the price of the vacuum is $40.

*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and stops at 22! The price is...

$50

Ralph wins the travel package!



Since the "middles" didn't go lower the first time, we are guaranteed at least one entry to the First Four Breakfast Club today.

6th IUFB - A handsome wall unit: The Lane Company, Inc. entertainment wall unit finished in champagne lacquer, completes any room and any decor (Janice)

|Stephani|Dawn|Mary Ann|ALANNA|
|$800|$1100|$1200|$950|

Actual Retail Price: $1,250!

Dawn is the one joining the First Four Breakfast Club.

Mary Ann is playing Temptation for a new car: Buick Skyhawk coupe sports car, equipped with all standard features and California emission (Holly)

TEMPTATION
$ _ _ _ _
– ? ? ? ?

Here's the first of our prizes...as soon as Dian can wheel it properly to its spot. :P
1. Borroni table capturing a city skyline with its acrylic cocktail table base, each table original and signed by the designer; the glass top "comp-letes" this piece of art (Rod laughs at his goof, and Bob asks whose side Rod is on.)

The price is $950. Is the first number in the price of the car a 9 or a 5? We might laugh if she picks 0.

Mary Ann picks the 9.

TEMPTATION
$ 9 _ _ _
– ? ? ? ?

The second prize is (Janice, with Holly's assistance):
2. Hotpoint no-frost refrigerator featuring spacious interior with adjustable easy-to-clean glass shelves and large see-through meat and vegetable storage bins.

The price is $899. Is the next number in the price of the car a 8 or a 9?

Mary Ann picks the 8.

TEMPTATION
$ 9 8 _ _
– ? ? ? ?

The third prize is (Dian):
3. Nikko Turbo Panther and Turbo Arrow remote control vehicles with 2 speed, forward drive, and turn controls

The price is $100. Is the next number in the price of the car a 1 or a 0?

Mary Ann picks the 0 (the second digit changes to a 9 for some reason).

TEMPTATION
$ 9 9 0 _
– ? ? ? ?

The final prize is (Janice):
4. Baldwin Chestertown wall clock of solid mahogany, featuring porcelain and brass dial, beveled glass door and sides

The price is $800. Is the next number in the price of the car a 8 or a 0?

Mary Ann picks the 0 (the second digit reverts to her original choice).

TEMPTATION
$ 9 8 0 0
– ? ? ? ?

Mary Ann decides to change the first 0.

TEMPTATION
$ 9 8 1 0
– ? ? ? ?

Will she take $2,749 in gifts or play for the car? Mary Ann will play for the car!

TEMPTATION
$ 9 8 1 0
– 9 8 1 0

Mary Ann wins the car and the prizes!



Contestants not appearing onstage will receive a Thermar water heater, Durkee Red Hot Sauce, and Creamettes premium quality spaghetti.

2nd Showcase Showdown:
|CONTESTANT|SPIN 1|SPIN 2|TOTAL|RESULT|
|Ralph|.30|.85|1.15|MRRRRRRRP!|
|Leslie|.30|.30|.60||
|Mary Ann|.90|––|.90|SHOWCASE|



Mary Ann is the top winner, and Gregory is the Runner-Up!

SHOWCASE 1
1. Beautiful new bedroom (Dian): Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co. King's Colony early American solid pine suite featuring high-gloss finish and makes a generous addition to any home; plus Burlington House floral lace bedding ensemble in wedgewood blue and rose, quilted bedspread, pillow shams, decorative pillows, and Priscilla draperies; and finally an Englander Sleep Products 95th Anniversary limited-edition custom-covered queen-size mattress
2. New picnic basket (Holly): Wildflower Picnic Basket service for 4 including porcelain dinner plates, wine stems, cutlery, and marvel cutting board
3. New car (Janice): Toyota Tercel 3-door hatchback featuring standard equipment including 4-speed manual transmission, front-wheel drive, and California emission

Mary Ann passes the Showcase.
Gregory Bids: $9,600.

SHOWCASE 2: We discover how The Price is Right kids pamper their pets during "Be Kind to Pets Day"!
1. Holly shares a few laughs with her pet hyena, Chuckles, by watching comedy tapes on her new VCR and color TV
- 6 pre-recorded comedy videos featuring family favorites like Roseanne Barr, Bette Midler, and the cast of Not Necessarily the News; plus Panasonic Prism 20-inch stereo monitor receiver with programmable barcode VCR

2. Jan enjoys cuddling with her pet octopus, Fingers, in her new redwood hot tud
- Muskin Spa (division of U.S. Leisure) redwood spa, vinyl-lined for comfort and easy maintenance, complete with filter, heater, latter, rimdeck (?) and redwood cover

3. Dian spends hours with her pet, Walter the Whale, on her new party boat
- Electra Craft 15-foot party boat with convertible top, spacious deck area, engine, and trailer

Mary Ann Bids: $17,000.

Showcase bids:
|Gregory|Mary Ann|
|$9600|$17000|



ARP of Gregory's Showcase: $10,703, for a difference of $1,103.
ARP of Mary Ann's Showcase: $16,038. MRRRRRRRP!

Difference of:
|ROOM/CAR|PARTY BOAT|
|$1103|OVER|

Gregory wins $14,902 in prizes!



Bob Barker reminds you to help control the pet population, and have your pets spayed or neutered!
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