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Recap for April 25, 1997 (0355K)
« on: July 26, 2023, 07:07:23 PM »
0352K (04/22/1997)

Episode Number: 0355K (04/25/1997)
Airdate: April 25, 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!

AN AMERICAN TRADITION!
EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE!
HOTTEST GAME SHOW!


First Four: Left-to-right
Microphone Handoff: Janice



1st IUFB - A new refrigerator/freezer: Amana Easy Reach refrigerator for convenience and energy efficiency, featuring fresh food compartment at eye level with adjustable glass spill saver shelves and gallon door storage (Chantel)

Also going to the winner is a Roll-O-Matic combo mop (Kathleen...who was hiding behind the fridge door while it was open)

|SONJA|KUNYING|ANGELA|TANYA|
|$1200|$1300|$1350|$1401|

Actual Retail Price: $1,649!

Tanya is playing Cover Up for a new car: Dodge Neon coupe that seats 5, equipped with standard features, dual remote exterior mirrors, air conditioning, AM-FM stereo mats, and California emission (Janice).

The price of $31027 below is not correct.

– – – – 0
– – – 1 3
– – 5 6 5
– 9 7 9 8
1 2 8 3 2
2 0 9 8 1
$3 1 0 2 7

Tanya picks $10831. Wrong! How many numbers are correct?

– – – – 0
– – – 1 3
– – 5 6 5
– 9 7 9 8
_ 2 _ _ 2
2 _ 9 8 _
$1 0 8 3 1

Tanya picks $12590. Wrong! How many numbers are correct?

– – – – _
– – – 1 3
– – _ 6 5
– 9 7 _ 8
_ _ _ _ 2
2 _ 9 8 _
$1 2 5 9 0

Tanya picks $12965. Wrong! How many numbers are correct?

– – – – _
– – – 1 3
– – _ _ _
– 9 7 _ 8
_ _ _ _ 2
2 _ _ 8 _
$1 2 9 6 5

She's automatically won this with what's left.

Tanya picks $12785. Just keep it going. :P

– – – – _
– – – 1 3
– – _ _ _
– 9 _ _ 8
_ _ _ _ 2
2 _ _ _ _
$1 2 7 8 5

Tanya picks $12715, and we're done here!

– – – – _
– – – _ 3
– – _ _ _
– 9 _ _ 8
_ _ _ _ 2
2 _ _ _ _
$1 2 7 1 5
1 2 7 1 5

Tanya wins the car, but you already knew that. ;)



2nd IUFB - A reclining chair: Broyhill beautiful reclining "chair and a half" featuring incredible comfort and super size for two! (Janice)

|Sonja|Kunying|Angela|ANGELA|
|$900
$901
|$450|$902|$900|

Actual Retail Price: $936!

Orange Angela will play Grand Game for a chance to win up to $10,000!

$1.00

The target price today is $3.60. The grocery products are:
1. Jergens Moisturizing Body Shampoo
2. Surf liquid laundry detergent
3. Dristan Nasal Spray Fast Acting Formula
4. Aquafresh Flex toothbrush with pivoting head
5. Heat Plus Fuel System Protection
6. Old Fashioned Quaker Oats

|BODY WASH|DETERGENT|NASAL SPRAY|TOOTHBRUSH|PROTECTANT|OATMEAL|
|––––|––––|––––|––––|––––|––––|

Angela starts with the oatmeal... $2.99

$10.00

Angela picks the toothbrush... $2.50

$100.00

Angela picks the body wash... $3.82. Too bad. Shame on some guys in the audience.

|BODY WASH|DETERGENT|NASAL SPRAY|TOOTHBRUSH|PROTECTANT|OATMEAL|
|$3.82|$3.20|$4.29|$2.50|$3.49|$2.99|

Angela wins $100 in cash.



3rd IUFB - Elegant new serving pieces: Ondiea Silversmiths elegant party service, a 4-piece coffee service, wine cooler, covered casserole, and tall food warmer, all in fine silver plate (Chantel)

|Sonja|Kunying|PATRICK|Angela|
|$750|$350
$350
|$375|$520|

Kunying's $350 bid briefly lights up before it is cleared.

Actual Retail Price: $620!

Angela is playing Freeze Frame for a handsome new wall unit: Ashley Furniture entertainment wall system featuring media and decorative accessory storage in a contemporary black and Carpathian burl finish; plus Mitsubishi 35-inch monitor receiver with dramatic picture quality plus an array of easy-to-use features, includes a multi-brand remote control to operate cable box or VCR (Janice and Kathleen for the TV).

15 46
9299
2071
84 12

Angela freezes at 46 and 99. Reveal the price!

46 99
15
$4699
71
92
––––
12
20 84

Angela wins the wall unit and TV!



1st Showcase Showdown:
|CONTESTANT|SPIN 1|SPIN 2|TOTAL|RESULT|
|Angela|.50|.40|.90|SHOWCASE|
|Angela|.15|.20|.35||
|Tanya|.40|.80|1.20|MRRRRRRRP!|



4th IUFB - A new encyclopedia: Grolier, Inc. Academic American Encyclopedia authoritative encyclopedia that provides comprehensive up-to-date subject coverage in 21 volumes (Chantel)

|Sonja|Kunying|Patrick|LUELLA|
|$750|$800|$801|$1400|

Actual Retail Price: $759!

Sonja is playing Swap Meet. We start with a beautiful necklace:
1: Michael C. Fina Co., Inc. cultured pearl necklace, 7 to 7.5-mm with 14-karat gold clasp (Janice)

––––––
Necklace

And behind the doors, we have a cozy day bed, a unique steam capsule, and a handy recycling cabinet:
2: Largo International Inc. wicker day bed available in hunter green and sure to add a touch of elegance to any bedroom; plus Loving Care Form Fit premium mattress featuring patented construction (Kathleen)
3: Aroma Spa aromatherapy steam capsule that sets up in minutes and plugs in anywhere (Kathleen)
4: Attractive fruitwood finished recycling that serves a dual purpose, allowing you to beautifully furnish your home and participate in recycling programs (Chantel)

––––––
|
––––––
|
––––––
Day Bed
–
Steam capsule
–
Cabinet

Sonja wants to swap the necklace with the cabinet...then the audience starts groaning. She changes to the day bed.

$948
|
––––––
|
––––––
Day Bed
–
Steam capsule
–
Cabinet

The price of the prize is...

$1495
Necklace

No match. Did the audience blow it?

$948
|
$1495
|
$888
Day Bed
–
Steam capsule
–
Cabinet

Not really. Sonja will be back for the Showcase Showdown later on.



5th IUFB - A new VCR: Magnavox Hi-Fi stereo 4-head VCR with Star Sight onscreen programming, and remote that's easy to operate (Kathleen)

|WILLIAM|Kunying|Patrick|Luella|
|$250|$425|$251|$253|

Actual Retail Price: $500!

Kunying is playing Pathfinder for a new car: Ford Thunderbird LX personal coupe, equipped with standard features, equipment package 157A, keyless entry, AM-FM analog radio with cassette, and California emission (Chantel).

The first digit in the price is:

1 █ █ █ █
PATHFINDER
4 0 7 8 5
7 5 9 3 1
0 6
1 5 6
2 3 8 4 2
1 9 2 3 0

In case of a wrong pick, Kunying can return to the game with any of these small items (Janice):
1. Glass chess set with etched smoke glass board; pieces are clear and frosted glass
2. 4-slice cool steel toaster with extra wide slots, great for toast and bagels, also has settings for pastries
3. Gas light desk lamp reminiscent of a bygone era, with verdi green finish and frosted glass gas light shade, beautiful to fit light up any situation

Kunying steps on 1. *DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!*

(The usual bell does not sound.)

1 9 █ █ █
PATHFINDER
4 0 7 8 5
7 5
9 3 1
0 6
1 5 6
2 3 8 4 2
1 9 2 3 0

Kunying steps on 5. Erooooooo! He will get an extra chance with the toaster:

$45
–––
|
|
$68
–––

Kunying picks $45.

$45
$45
|
|
$68
–––

Correct! Kunying can continue playing.

Kunying steps on 7. Erooooooo! Now to the lamp.

$60
–––
|
|
$89
–––

Kunying picks $89.

$60
–––
|
|
$89
$60

Wrong! Kunying must win the chess set.

$60
–––
|
|
$90
–––

Kunying picks $89.

$60
–––
|
|
$90
$60

Wrong, and he's out of retries.

1 9 3 1 5
PATHFINDER
4 0 7 8
5
7 5 9 3 1
0 6 1 5 6
2 3 8 4 2
1 9 2 3 0

Kunying still has a Showcase Showdown after the last game.



The next calldown, Isaac, has a great vertical leap. Bob says he should play basketball.

6th IUFB - A collection of children's power vehicles: Power Wheels by Fisher-Price battery-powered vehicles for kids, authentically styled ride-ons with real working features (everyone)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Crunch 'n Munch Caramel snacks (Chantel)

|William|ISAAC|Patrick|Luella|
|$602|$453|$600|$601|

Actual Retail Price: $630!

William is playing Barker's Bargain Bar for a Chippendale game table and a new home gym:
1: The Lane Company, Inc. Chippendale game table and chairs made of mahogany primavera veneers, select hardwood solids, and diamond-matched top (Janice)
2: Tuff Stuff Muscle 3 home gym featuring true 200 pound weight stack plus easy, quick adjustments, small enough for a home or apartment (Kathleen)

Dinette
–
Exerciser
$1,900
|
$825

William picks the exerciser. Reveal the prices!

$2,600
|
$1,825
$700
|
$1,000

William wins both prizes!



Contestants not appearing onstage will receive a Panasonic 900 MHz cordless phone, Centrum Silver vitamins, and a Slant Fin Hepa-Clear Air Purifier.

Sonja has an illustration of her dogs attached to her shirt. It includes a message supposedly from them saying they were neutered and spayed. :P

2nd Showcase Showdown:
|CONTESTANT|SPIN 1|SPIN 2|TOTAL|RESULT|
|Kunying|.15|1.00|1.15|MRRRRRRRP!|
|Sonja|.90|––|.90|SHOWCASE|
|William|.75|.85|1.60|MRRRRRRRP!|



Angela is the top winner, and Sonja is the Runner-Up!

SHOWCASE 1: Symphonies!
1. 100 Hershey Symphony Chocolate Bars! (Chantel)

2. Now that you're enjoying the chocolate bar, why not go for the real thing with any of these fabulous symphonies, and listen to them on a new stereo system? (Janice)
- Collection of 20 Compact Discs featuring music by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Moller; performances include Atlanta, Chicago, and London Symphonies; plus a Magnavox Mini Hi-Fi shelf system with 5 discs, CD carousel, Surround Sound outputs, dual cassette decks, and stereo digital tuner

3. And now let's send you to listen to the Symphony Orchestra in Boston! (Chantel)
- Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Boston for a 6-night stay at Royal Sonesta Hotel, with spectacular views and luxurious accommodations, superb dining, and personal service

4. Then you're off for the Stats Opera House in Vienna, Austria! (Chantel)
- Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Vienna for a 6-night stay at Hotel de France situated in the heart of the city and located on the Ringstrasse, with fine hotel amenities awaiting your arrival

Angela passes the Showcase.
Sonja Bids: $9,000.

SHOWCASE 2: Kathleen held a garage sale!
1. The first item that she wants to sell is a set of mechanic's tools!
- SK Professional 62-piece fractional tool set with a handy 2-drawer tool box for quick and easy storage

2. Then, she wants to get rid of a new washer and dryer!
- Maytag large capacity washer and dryer

3. And now she wants to unload a new riding lawn mower!
- Precision Lawn Care white outdoor lawn tractor with 13 HP engine, 38-inch twin turbo cut deck with 7 forward and reverse speeds

4. Finally, she has plenty of room for her brand new van! (Janice)
- Ford Aerostar XLT wagon 2WD, equipped with standard features, privacy glass, and California emission

Angela Bids: $21,000.

Showcase bids:
|Sonja|Angela|
|$9000|$21000|



ARP of Sonja's Showcase: $11,720, for a difference of $2,720.
ARP of Angela's Showcase: $21,914, for a difference of $914!

Difference of:
|TRIPS|VAN|
|$2720|$914|

Angela wins $22,950 in prizes!



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