Recap for April 22, 1997 (0352K)

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0355K (04/25/1997)
Episode Number: 0352K (04/22/1997)
Airdate: April 22, 1997
Barker's Beauties: Janice, Kathleen, Chantel

Here it comes! Television's most exciting hour of fantastic prizes! Celebrating its 25th year on CBS, the fabulous, 60-minute Price Is Right!

First Four: ?, ?, Blue, Red (probably right-to-left)
Microphone Handoff: Janice

Bob enters the studio through the audience with the usual handshakes and high-fives.


1st IUFB - A challenging treadmill: Spirit Treadmill including an alloy steel frame, high torque DC motor, and electronics package (Chantel)

Also going to the winner is a supply of St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Scrub (Chantel)

|	LYNDA	|	MELANIE	|	PHILIP	|	LONNIE	|
|	$850	|	$853	|	$475	|	$476	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,295!

Melanie could win a new Lincoln Mark VIII personal luxury car, equipped with standard features, California emission, voice-activated cellular phone, trunk-mounted CD changer, and pinstripe (Kathleen)...

...playing 3 STRIKES!

3 STRIKES $ █ █ █ █ █ – – –

The numbers in the price of the car are a 3, a 4, a 5, a 8, and a 9.

Melanie pulls... an 8, and guesses the second digit.

3 STRIKES $ █ 8 █ █ █ – – –

Melanie pulls... a X. MRRRRRRRP!

3 STRIKES $ █ 8 █ █ █ X – –

Melanie pulls... a X. MRRRRRRRP!

3 STRIKES $ █ 8 █ █ █ X X –

Melanie pulls... a 3, and guesses the last digit. (Bob and the audience didn't like that guess.)

NO

Melanie pulls... a X. MRRRRRRRP!

3 STRIKES $ █ 8 █ █ █ X X X

That came crashing down quickly. The rest was...

3 STRIKES $ 3 8 4 9 5 X X X

Melanie will be back for the Showcase Showdown soon.


Bob points out that Lynda brought some cookies, and Rod had a few...even if he's not supposed to have them due to his diet.

2nd IUFB - A lovely pair of table lamps: Stiffel table lamps finished in brass with 24% lead crystal accents, complete with an oyster silk shade with panel pleets (Kathleen on the Turntable, plus a dog)

The dog is up for adoption at the SPCA L.A.!

|	Lynda	|	PAUL	|	Philip	|	Lonnie	|
|	$701	|	$650	|	$450	|	$700	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,198!

Lynda is playing Barker's Marker$ for a freestanding fireplace, a cozy chair, and a handsome grandfather clock:
1: Malm Fireplaces architect designed fireplace built for lasting beauty and efficiency, including a fire screen and 2 sections of pipe (Janice)
2: Palecek chair and ottoman handmade from the highest quality rattan, the chair featuring a beverage recess and built-in magazine rack (Janice and Kathleen)
3: Howard Miller Clock Company Momentos curio grandfather clock finished in glowing gold and oak, featuring 8 illuminated curio shelves and a triple-chime movement (Kathleen)

$2800	|	$3149
$2051	|	$1690

Lynda places Markers on $2051, $2800, and $1690. Light up two of the correct markers!

FIREPLACE	–	CHAIR	–	CLOCK
$2051	|	$1690	|	––––––

The last remaining marker is at $2800.

Lynda keeps the third Marker where it is.

FIREPLACE	–	CHAIR	–	CLOCK
$2051	|	$1690	|	$2800

Lynda wins all three prizes and the $500 cash!


3rd IUFB - A unique new fountain: Artisan House, Inc. Leaping Dolphins fountain made in the U.S., a contemporary indoor/outdoor metal fountain designed to enhance any decor (Janice)

|	ALICIA	|	Paul	|	Philip	|	Lonnie	|
|	$1250	|	$900	|	$800	|	$1	|

Actual Retail Price: $870!

Philip is playing Cliff Hangers for patio things: Hatteras Hammocks handwoven cotton hammock complete with stand, pillow, and canopy; plus Caribbean Spas Nautilus design spa featuring molded lounge seat with recessed therassage jets for the back, the size perfect for condo living; a prize package worth $4,535 (Chantel).

Philip can keep the Mountain Climber safe by pricing these small items (Kathleen):
1. First Alert 6-year smoke detector with popular light test feature, makes testing easy and safe and has a 30-day low-battery signal
2. Vtech Little Smart Peek-A-Boo Park, 8 fun-filled talking and musical activities all in 1 educational toy
3. Antique world globe with raised relief, brass-plated meridian, and wood base, ideal for home or office

Philip thinks the price of the smoke alarm is $20.

*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and stops at 3. The price is...

$23

Philip thinks the price of the toy is $35.

*DING DING DING DING DING DING* Exactly right!

$35

Philip thinks the price of the globe is $55.

*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and stops at 18! The price is...

$40

Philip wins the patio stuff!


1st Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Melanie	|	.65	|	––	|	.65	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Philip	|	.55	|	1.00	|	1.55	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|
|	Lynda	|	.30	|	. 5	|	.35	|		|

4th IUFB - A handsome bachelor chest: Universal Furniture American Generations Collection handsome bachelor chest styled with Victorian Renaissance beauty and grace (Chantel)

|	Alicia	|	Paul	|	MICHAEL	|	Lonnie	|
|	$1000	|	$1301	|	$600	|	$1300	|

Actual Retail Price: $799!

Michael is playing Double Prices for a new piano: Young Chang condo console piano with beautiful patented red finish handcrafted from the finest materials and built to last (Kathleen and Janice).

As he's aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, he might not be able to take the piano aboard with him...unless he sneaks it aboard.

$5945
–––––
$4575

Michael picks $5945. Reveal the price!

$5945
$4575
–––––

Well, winning would've been a problem anyway. Michael will return for the Showcase Showdown after a few more games.


5th IUFB - A new cappuccino machine: DeLonghi Cappucino non-stop machine; just add milk, turn knob, and instant froth dispenser automatically pours creamy froth into your cup, perfect every time (Janice Kathleen)

|	Alicia	|	Paul	|	MANDY	|	Lonnie	|
|	$300	|	$501	|	$500	|	$475	|

Actual Retail Price: $595!

Paul will play Hi-Lo (Janice and Kathleen). The grocery products are:
1. Dial Ultra Skin Care Body Wash
2. New Snuggle Fabric Softener (160-pack)
3. Elite Touch Of Scent Air Freshener
4. Aquafresh Whitening toothpaste
5. New The Big! American Cheese bread size
6. Robitussin Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels

Paul was not paying attention to the prize copy...because he was staring blankly at whatever the Elite Air Freshener was.

The prize is a charming dining group: Ashley Furniture Homestead country-style solid wood casual dining collection featuring the charm of natural hand painted wood; plus Wilton Armetale Queen Anne 6-place dinnerware service, usable in the oven or on the burner, ideal for formal dinners or casual brunches; a prize package worth $3,024 (Chantel).

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

Paul's first pick is the cough drops... $5.57.
Paul's second pick is the "what is that" air freshener... $6.99.
Paul's third pick is the softener... $5.99.

|	COUGH DROPS	|	AIR FRESHENER	|	SOFTENER	|
|	$5.57	|	––––	|	––––	|

The price of the body wash is... $3.79.
The price of the toothpaste is... $4.99.
The price of the cheese is... $1.99!

Hi	COUGH DROPS	|	AIR FRESHENER	|	SOFTENER	|
|	$5.57	|	––––	|	––––	|
|	BODY WASH	|	TOOTHPASTE	|	CHEESE	Lo
|	$3.79	|	$4.99	|	$1.99	|

Paul wins the dining room group!


As long as Lonnie has been here, she's had a certain section of the audience cheering for her to win.

6th IUFB - A new pedal boat: Water Ventures Sea Hawk, a 3-seater pedal boat that's lightweight and easy to handle (Kathleen)

|	Alicia	|	DAWNA	|	Mandy	|	Lonnie	|
|	$996	|	$799	|	$850	|	$995	|

Actual Retail Price: $875!

A little bit over anyway, so Lonnie will take a ride to the First Four Breakfast Club.

Mandy is playing Money Game for a new truck: Ford Ranger XL 4x2 pickup, equipped with standard features, power steering, air conditioning, and California emission (Janice and Chantel).

The middle digit in the car is:

██ ██ ██ ██

| | | –

75 90 13 ––

| | | –

60 12 49 ––

| | | –

15 85 02 ––

░░

|

██0██

Mandy picks 12. Front of the truck!
Mandy picks 75. $.
Mandy picks 60. Back of the truck!

75 ██ ██ ██

| | | –

$ $ $ ––

| | | –

Rt Ft $ ––

| | | –

$ $ $ ––

░░

|

12060

Mandy wins the truck!


Contestants not appearing onstage will receive a full year's worth of 888 Live Flowers, Centrum Silver vitamins, and Waverly Stripe Library selections.

2nd Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Michael	|	.65	|	––	|	.65	|		|
|	Paul	|	.60	|	.20	|	.80	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Mandy	|	.25	|	.95	|	1.20	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|

As Paul is a student of engineering at ASU, Bob asks him to calculate when to spin and when not to spin, what the odds are, etc. He could try calculating some vectors from the Wheel...actually, he was just kidding.


Paul is the top winner, and Melanie is the Runner-Up!

SHOWCASE 1: Prizes you will need if you decide to open a bed and breakfast! (Janice)
1. The first thing should be a new bed! (Kathleen)
- Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co. queen-size spindle bed enhanced by warm, simple country styling, with a clean look of pine and quality craftsmanship; plus Kingsdown Fantasy handcrafted sleep set with coil-on-coil support for a perfect combination of firmness and comfort

2. Next, you could use a way to make breakfast...like a new kitchen! (Chantel)
- Whirlpool gas range with self-cleaning oven, a side-by-side refrigerator with through-the-door ice and water dispensers, plus a quiet wash built-in dishwasher with 3 level power clean wash system

3. Finally, you will need to pick the perfect spot for your inn...perhaps the charm and the beauty of the east is for you, so why not check it out first-hand on a tour of New England? (Kathleen)
- Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to New York aboard Pan Am, enjoying a 3 and post night hotel stay in New York for a 7-day motor coach tour of New England, enjoying the autumn coloring, majestic evergreens, and historic landmarks, plus quaint New England inns and delicious meals

Paul passes the Showcase.
Melanie Bids: $10,000.

SHOWCASE 2
1. Handsome pine wine closet (Kathleen): Royal Products wine closet featuring mirrored panels with solid ponderosa pine throughout, the piece designed to hold wine bottles, glasses, and serving pieces
2. Beautiful new living room (Chantel): Carson's of High Point sophisticated and stylish 5-piece contemporary living room group featuring 2-piece sectional and Art Deco influenced side chair; plus 60 square yards of RHS Carpet Mill plush/nylon carpeting with stain release and Scotchgard
3. Fantastic big-screen TV (Janice): RCA 60-inch Slimline projection TV featuring twin tuner for viewing picture-in-picture, broadcast stereo, and master touch universal remote

Paul Bids: $12,500.

Showcase bids:

|	Melanie	|	Paul	|
|	$10000	|	$12500	|

ARP of Paul's Showcase: $13,625, for a difference of $1,125.
ARP of Melanie's Showcase: $9,826. MRRRRRRRP!

Difference of:

|	TRIP	|	LIVING ROOM	|
|	OVER	|	$1125	|

Paul wins $17,244 in prizes!


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