Recap for April 1, 1998 (0713K)

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0712K (03/31/1998), 0715K (04/03/1998)
Episode Number: 0713K (04/01/1998)
Airdate: April 1, 1998
Barker's Beauties: Janice, Kathleen, Chantel

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

TELEVISION'S FASTEST HOUR!
PRIZES GALORE!
HAPPY WINNERS!

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


1st IUFB - A new tennis machine: Lob-Ster portable tennis ball machine complete with 10 dozen tennis balls for immediate practice action on the court (Kathleen, while Chantel plays)

|	WILLIAM	|	SUZETTE	|	LINDA	|	CAROLINE	|
|	$747	|	$1000	|	$676	|	$1	|

Actual Retail Price: $929!

William is a student at Pomona College, which has some pretty high scholastic requirements.

William is playing Check Game for a handsome new grandfather clock: Ridgeway Clocks Sheffield grandfather clock with an exquisite cabinet made of mahogany and cherry, featuring beveled glass, mirrored back, and interior light (Kathleen).

The total of the check and prize must be at least $5,000 but not over $6,000.

William writes a check for $2,747.

$2,747
(Two Thousand Forty Seven Dollars 00/100)

The price of the prize is $3355.

$2747
$3355
$6102

Just a little high. As well as he wrote the check, Janice has to VOID it.

William returns for the Showcase Showdown after two more games.


The next calldown, Geronda, is part of another university group, U of C at Irvine. There's also a group from UCLA. Over to the right...there's a group of dropouts.

2nd IUFB - Lovely new dinnerware: Enesco Home Gallery exclusive Mary Hughes earthenware designed with a charming garden vegetable theme, "fresh and zesty" creating timeless appeal (Kathleen)

|	JERWANDA	|	Suzette	|	Linda	|	Caroline	|
|	$750	|	$550	|	$650	|	$1	|

Actual Retail Price: $594!

Suzette brings bob a grass skirt! She also wants him to do the hula. He likes it...though he might have hurt his back.

Suzette is playing Line Em Up for a new truck:
1. GMC Sonoma wide side pickup, equipped with standard features, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, and California emission (Janice)

Included are these prizes:
2. Magic Chef super capacity self-cleaning electric range featuring electronic controls and designed for easy cleanup (Kathleen)
3. Rival 4-slice electric cool side chrome toaster with independent dual electronic controls, extra-wide slots, and a crumb tray (Kathleen)
4. Collector's Choice Music Catalog collection of 38 big band CDs (Chantel)

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RANGE TOASTER COMPACT DISCS

Suzette sets the car price to $14590.

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1 4 5 9 0

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RANGE TOASTER COMPACT DISCS

Wrong! How many numbers are right?

1

Suzette sets the car price to $17390. Is he/she a winner?

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1 7 3 9 0

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RANGE TOASTER COMPACT DISCS

No. The price was $14,360.

Suzette is coming back for the Showcase Showdown later.


Bob also has to mention U of C Riverside before the calldown.

3rd IUFB - A musical keyboard and stand: Yamaha portable electronic keyboard that provides stunning voice quality and play selection features, and comes with own stand, bench, and AC adapter (Janice and Chantel)

|	Jerwanda	|	HARVEY	|	Linda	|	Caroline	|
|	$1000	|	$755	|	$1100	|	$1200	|

Actual Retail Price: $820!

Harvey is playing Bonus Game for a beautiful bedroom group: Ashley Furniture Canterbury Collection bedroom group featuring handcarved solid wood reed and ribbon bedposts and signature hand finishing; plus Boyd Natural Spring flotation mattress set featuring advanced fluid suspension and lumbar support; a prize package worth $5,298 (Kathleen).

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Harvey can win spots on the Bonus Game board by pricing these small items:

1. Speed 2: Cruise Control on video

VIDEO
$70

Harvey thinks the price is LOWER.

$91
HIGHER

Wow. No more surprises, please.

2. Radio Flyer child's red wagon for ages 2 and up, great for pulling all their stuffed friends, toys, and puppy love

WAGON
$28

Harvey thinks the price is HIGHER.

$35
HIGHER

Correct! If spot 2 has the BONUS, he wins!

3. Compact binoculars for outdoor and sports enthusiasts, ultra lightweight with suregrip sides, and they regulate vision and balance, perfect for sports or birdwatching

BINOCULARS
$90

Harvey thinks the price is LOWER.

$110
HIGHER

Wrong! But more acceptable than an expensive movie.

4. pasta maker that includes 8 dyes, and makes everything from spaghetti, macaroni, fettuccine, and even tagliatelle

PASTA MAKER
$170

Harvey thinks the price is LOWER.

$120
LOWER

Correct! If spot 4 has the BONUS, he wins!

Light up the BONUS!

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NO NO NO BONUS

Harvey wins the BONUS!


1st Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Suzette	|	.50	|	1.00	|	1.30	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|
|	William	|	.95	|	––	|	.95	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Harvey	|	.15	|	.45	|	.60	|		|

4th IUFB - A new refrigerator: Frigidaire Gallery side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with attractive exterior with ice and chill water dispensers, interior offering spill-safe sliding shelves and a wine rack (Kathleen and Janice)

Also going to the winner is a Libman Wonder mop. (Janice, until Kathleen steals it)

|	Jerwanda	|	KATHY	|	Linda	|	Caroline	|
|	$1301	|	$1200	|	$1050	|	$1300	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,435!

Jerwanda is playing Most Expen$ive for a charming buffet hutch, a pair of comfortable recliners, and a challenging stepper:
1: Ashley Furniture buffet hutch with ebony parquetry inlaid borders and a lighted interior in Corinth natural maple (Janice)
2: Broyhill beautiful reclining chairs featuring incredible comfort and super size (Kathleen)
3: Schwinn Stepper for great cardio training plus fast slimming and shaping, quiet smooth action with an electronic monitoring control panel (Chantel)

1	|	2	|	3
Hutch	–	Chairs	–	Exerciser

Jerwanda picks number 1. Reveal the prices!

1	|	2	|	3
$1199	|	$1872	|	$1400
Hutch	–	Chairs	–	Exerciser

MRRRRRRRP! Even some audience members were ready to celebrate. Jerwanda will try again in the Showcase Showdown.


5th IUFB - An elegant chandelier: Murray Feiss Country Evening Collection chandelier with rich weathered patina finish and handblown shades (from the ceiling)

|	RICHARD	|	Kathy	|	Linda	|	Caroline	|
|	$625	|	$550	|	$650	|	$651	|

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ! We keep some stage lights on our contestants as they bid lower than $550.

|	RICHARD	|	Kathy	|	Linda	|	Caroline	|
|	$420	|	$300	|	$455	|	$475	|

Actual Retail Price: $539!

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

$1.00

The target price today is $2.75. The grocery products are:
1. Pounds Off low-calorie meal replacement bar
2. Little Debbie Low Fat Raspberry Filled Angel Cakes
3. Pam cooking spray
4. On-Cor Family Size Macaroni & Cheese
5. Bag of Tootsie Roll Midgees
6. Mane 'n Tail protein enriched hair conditioner

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NUTRITION BAR

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SNACK CAKES

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COOKING SPRAY

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MACARONI

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CANDY

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CONDITIONER

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Caroline starts with the nutrition bar... $1.79

$10.00

Caroline picks the cooking spray... $2.99, and that ends it.

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NUTRITION BAR

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SNACK CAKES

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COOKING SPRAY

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MACARONI

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CANDY

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CONDITIONER

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$1.79

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$1.59

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$2.99

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$2.59

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$1.29

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$3.29

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Caroline wins $10 in cash.


6th IUFB - A cozy loveseat: Bench Craft Montego loveseat in contemporary styling with a warm, neutral colored fabric, accented with pillows of color and texture (Janice and Chantel on the Train)

Also going to the winner is Milton Bradley's Yahtzee dice game (Janice)

|	Richard	|	Kathy	|	Linda	|	RICHARD	|
|	$742	|	$1000	|	$776	|	$775	|

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ! There were even some single fingers in the audience. She didn't listen, and now everyone's going lower than $742.

|	Richard	|	Kathy	|	Linda	|	RICHARD	|
|	$650	|	$1	|	$2	|	$625	|

Actual Retail Price: $599!

Linda is playing Card Game for a new car: Dodge Neon coupe, equipped with standard features, air conditioning, AM-FM radio with CD player, automatic transmission, and California emission (Kathleen).

Linda draws a card from the range deck, and must be within $1500 of the price without going over.

The starting bid is...

$8000
R$1500

Linda draws a Queen of Hearts for $1000.

$9000
R$1500

Linda draws a 9 of Clubs for $900.

$9900
R$1500

Linda draws a Jack of Spades for $1000.

$10900
R$1500

Linda draws a King of Diamonds for $1000.

$11900
R$1500

Linda stops. The actual retail price is... $13,820 for a difference of...

$1920
R$1000

One more might have done it. Linda has a Showcase Showdown after the break.


Contestants not appearing onstage will receive a Kenwood Audio portable CD player, a VTech 900 MHz cordless telephone, and a Cutco Galley kitchen knife set.

2nd Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Caroline	|	1.00	|	––	|	1.00	|	$1,000!	|
|	Linda	|	.50	|	.15	|	.65	|		|
|	Jerwanda	|	.80	|	.25	|	1.05	|	OVER	|

|	BONUS SPIN	|	SPIN	|	RESULT	|
|	Caroline	|	.85	|	SHOWCASE	|

Caroline is the top winner, and William is the Runner-Up!

SHOWCASE 1: Prizes for all Four Seasons!
1. For Summer, you or a friend should enjoy a selection of swimwear! (Chantel)
- Bendigo swimwear, the latest in swimwear design made of microfabric in solid or majestic prints

2. And in the Fall, be ready to go back to school with a new computer! (Janice)
- Compaq Presario 2200 PC with 166 MHz Media GX processor delivering Compaq quality and uncompromising features

3. Then, when Winter comes, get through the deep snow with his-and-hers snow skis! (Kathleen)
- Rossignol skis, boots, and poles for him and her, versatile, all-mountain, all-terrain ski equipment for an almost perfect balance between performance and effortless skiing

4. Finally, when Spring arrives, celebrate Spring Break with a vacation in your brand new trailer! (Kathleen)
- Fleetwood Prowler travel trailer with oven, microwave, refrigerator, queen bed, lots of storage, and cabinets

Caroline passes the Showcase.
William Bids: $19,200.

SHOWCASE 2: Prizes revealed by Rod the Rude Waiter, whose motto is "If you can't stand the heat, you don't need the heat!"
1. Today's customer (Janice) would like to order some fresh pasta...but Rod informs her that all he has is the canned stuff, and if she wants it fresh, she should go to exciting Italy!
- Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Venice with deluxe accommodations and modified American plan for 6 nights at Hotel Metropole, located in the heart of the historic city, steps from St. Mark's Square, with modern comforts in a warm Venetian atmosphere

2. Then Rod's patron asks him for a good cup of coffee, and Rod tells her that if she wants a good cup of coffee, she's in the wrong place! She needs to go to fabulous Rio de Janeiro!
- Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Rio aboard Varig Brasil, for a 6-night stay at Le Meridien Copacabana, centrally located on Copacabana Beach along with beach service and a French restaurant with a full panoramic view of Rio

3. Finally, Rod's customer asks him why he's in such a bad mood! And as it turns out, like most waiters...Rod is a starving actor who just missed getting the lead role in an opera opening in Australia!
- Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Port Douglas for a 6-night stay at the Radisson Reef Resort, with swimming, tennis, and golf along with a fully-equipped workout facility in the tropical paradise

Caroline Bids: $15,740.

Showcase bids:

|	William	|	Caroline	|
|	$19200	|	$15740	|

ARP of Caroline's Showcase: $16,812, for a difference of $1,072.
ARP of William's Showcase: $20,845, for a difference of $1,645.

Difference of:

|	TRAILER	|	TRIPS	|
|	$1645	|	$1072	|

Caroline wins $18,361 in prizes!


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