Recap for December 4, 1998 (0925K)

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0921K (11/30/1998), 0924K (12/03/1998)
Episode Number: 0925K (12/04/1998)
Airdate: December 4, 1998
Barker's Beauties: Janice, Kathleen, Chantel

Here it comes! From the Bob Barker Studio at CBS in Hollywood! Television’s most exciting hour of fantastic prizes! The fabulous, 60-minute Price Is Right!

HOUR OF EXCITEMENT!
FABULOUS PRIZES!
WIN! WIN! WIN!

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


1st IUFB - A new drum set: Sunlite complete 5-piece drum set with drums, cymbals, stands, and sticks; the set looks hot in metallic wine red, and it's great for the novice to intermediate players (Jerry)

Bob thanks Jerry Panullo for modeling the drum set. He's a splendid drummer and a very good grip!

|	TRINA	|	TONY	|	JENNIFER	|	JANELLE	|
|	$1200	|	$1250	|	$1275	|	$1500	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,580!

Janelle is playing Lucky $even for a new car: Ford Mustang coupe, equipped with standard features, anti-lock brakes, paint and fabric protectant, and California emission (Janice).

Janelle is with a group from Pepperdine, and Bob still remembers the biggest winner who was from Pepperdine, winning $88,650 in prizes. Janelle hopes it happens again!

The free digit in the car is:

$ 1 ► ► ► ►

Janelle guesses 7.

$ 1 7 ► ► ►

Correct! The next guess is 9.

$ 1 7 6 ► ►

Janelle gives Bob $3 and has $4 left. The next guess is 9.

$ 1 7 9 3 ►

From brilliant to broke. (The last digit is unknown.)

Janelle will be back for the Showcase Showdown after two more games.


In spite of Tony's shirt saying "Federal Managers", he is a Marine. He's from a group of "Marines" in the audience...which includes spies and civilians from various governments.

2nd IUFB - A pair of lovely lamps: Mario Industries, Inc. opulent bone china and antique brass lamps that add a touch of glamor to the room, with accenting cream floral Damask shades that complete the look (Chantel on the Turntable)

|	Trina	|	Tony	|	Jennifer	|	NICOLAS	|
|	$800	|	$600	|	$601	|	$450	|

Actual Retail Price: $608!

Jennifer is playing It's In The Bag for a chance to win up to $16,000 (Chantel and Kathleen)!

The grocery products are (Chantel and Kathleen):
1. Reynolds Crystal Rose Plastic Wrap
2. Liquid Wisk targeted cleaning laundry detergent
3. Bag of Jolly Time popcorn
4. Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover
5. Citracal Calcium Citrate supplements
6. Cream of Wheat Kitchen's Banana Nut Bread Instant Multigrain Hot Cereal

|	––––	|	––––	|	––––	|	––––	|	––––	|
|	$1.29	|	$7.69	|	$2.85	|	$5.89	|	$2.89	|
|	$1,000	|	$2,000	|	$4,000	|	$8,000	|	$16,000	|

Jennifer says the plastic wrap is $1.29.
Jennifer says the calcium is $7.69.
Jennifer says the cereal is $2.85.
Jennifer says the detergent is $5.89.
Jennifer says the rug cleaner is $2.89.

The popcorn is untouched...

...until she makes some changes. She says the popcorn is $1.29, and the plastic wrap is $2.85.

(Now the cereal is out.)

|	POPCORN	|	CALCIUM	|	PLASTIC WRAP	|	DETERGENT	|	RUG CLEANER	|
|	$1.29	|	$7.69	|	$2.85	|	$5.89	|	$2.89	|
|	$1,000	|	$2,000	|	$4,000	|	$8,000	|	$16,000	|

In the $1,000 bag is... the popcorn! Jennifer continues.
In the $2,000 bag is... the calcium! Jennifer continues.
In the $4,000 bag is... the plastic wrap! Jennifer continues.
In the $8,000 bag is... the detergent! Jennifer is stopping with the money. She still thinks she's right about the bag.

(The $16,000 bag contains the cereal.)

|	POPCORN	|	CALCIUM	|	PLASTIC WRAP	|	DETERGENT	|	RUG CLEANER	|
|	POPCORN	|	CALCIUM	|	PLASTIC WRAP	|	DETERGENT	|	CEREAL	|
|	$1,000	|	$2,000	|	$4,000	|	$8,000	|	████	|

Jennifer wins $8,000 in cash!


Before the calldown, Bob tells audience member Cynthia to stand up so we can see her history of The Price is Right shirt. It also says Rod gets cuter with each passing year.

3rd IUFB - New camping equipment: Academy Broadway's fire-retardant family cabin tent with Quick Frame System, including sleeping bags and indoor/outdoor picnic table and umbrella (Janice)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Archway holiday cookies (Janice)

|	Trina	|	Tony	|	JANICE	|	Nicolas	|
|	$625	|	$1	|	$880	|	$600	|

Actual Retail Price: $535!

Tony is playing Most Expen$ive for a challenging treadmill, a new washer and dryer, and a comfortable sofa:
1: Keys Fitness Products Pro 900 motorized treadmill with 3.5 HP that provides power with performance, offering 9 different workout programs and comes fully assembled (Janice)
2: Maytag dependable full-size heavy-duty stacked washer and dryer that fits the space of a washer alone (Kathleen)
3: Flexsteel sofa that uses traditional styling and is complimented by using rich neutral tone fabric (Chantel)

1	|	2	|	3
Treadmill	–	Washer/dryer	–	Sofa

Tony picks number 3. Reveal the prices!

1	|	2	|	3
$899	|	$1050	|	$1581
Treadmill	–	Washer/dryer	–	Sofa

Tony wins all three prizes!


1st Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Janelle	|	.20	|	.20	|	.40	|		|
|	Tony	|	.10	|	.65	|	.75	|		|
|	Jennifer	|	1.00	|	––	|	1.00	|	$1,000!	|

|	BONUS SPIN	|	SPIN	|	RESULT	|
|	Jennifer	|	.30	|	SHOWCASE	|

4th IUFB - A charming new crib: Little Miss Liberty of Beverly Hills round dome top crib, safer by design with no corners to potentially endanger children (Chantel)

|	Trina	|	MARY	|	Janice	|	Nicolas	|
|	$1602	|	$900	|	$1600	|	$1601	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,776!

Trina is playing Range Game for a charming Victorian gazebo: Vixen Hills authentic cedar gazebo, pre-engineered for the non-carpenter, offers decades of enjoyment and luxury, factory direct from Southeastern Pennsylvania (Janice and Kathleen)

The price is between $5000 and $5600.

She must know exactly when to press the button, because the rangefinder won't start again for 38 hours.

Trina stops the range at $5196-$5346.

The actual price is... $5352.

Just a few dollars short. Trina will still join us for the Showcase Showdown when the time comes.


5th IUFB - A new barbecue: Modern Home Products deluxe Barbecuer's Choice gas grill with aluminum and stainless steel construction for all-weather durability (Janice)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Orablast breath mints (Janice)

|	WILLIAM	|	Mary	|	Janice	|	Nicolas	|
|	$330	|	$550	|	$620	|	$621	|

Actual Retail Price: $502!

William is playing Secret "X" for a beautiful new dining room group: Shaker-influenced dining room featuring tapered leg table and ladder back chairs, with open hutch designed for display as well as storage, the group finished in a warm honey pine; plus Pfaltzgraff dinnerware in midtone colors that go together; a prize package worth $5,154 (Chantel).

– – –

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? ? ?

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– – –

William places a free X.

– – –

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? ? ?

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X – –

William can win two more X's by pricing these two items (Kathleen):
1. Armitron Looney Tunes Mel Blanc voiced watches; press a button to hear your favorite characters, voices faithfully reproduced by his characterizations
2. Isotoner Cashmere lined gloves with timeless style, legendary fit, and unsurpassed comfort

Starting with the watches:

$40 –––

| |

$61 –––

William picks $61.

$40 –––

| |

$61 $40

Wrong! He needs the next prize.

Next is the gloves:

$120 –––

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$152 –––

William picks $120.

$120 $120

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$152 –––

Correct! William places a second X.

X – –

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? ? ?

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X – –

But... one of the producers has signalled that the prices were mixed up! The watches were $120 while the gloves were $40.

The only honorable thing Bob can do is give him the prize!

We'll reveal the Secret X anyway.

X – –

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– X –

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X – –

William scores the dining room in a technical win.


6th IUFB - A new stereo system: Sony stereo rack system for home entertainment, features including complete 5-speaker system for Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound, 50-disc CD changer, dual auto-reverse cassette, and remote control (Chantel and Kathleen)

|	COURTNEY	|	Mary	|	Janice	|	Nicolas	|
|	$1500	|	$1200	|	$920	|	$1501	|

Before bidding, Janice openly admits she doesn't want Nicolas to bid a dollar more than her again.

*CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG*

That dollar more doesn't matter anymore, because someone has just taken a $500 bonus!

Actual Retail Price: $1,200!

Mary is playing One Away for a new truck: 1999 Dodge Dakota club cab all-purpose pickup, equipped with standard features, air conditioning, interior and exterior protectant, and California emission (Janice).

The price of $27143 below is not correct.

$ 2 7 1 4 3

Mary changes the price to $16254.

$ 1 6 2 5 4

Does Mary have at least 1 number right?

HONK!

Does Mary have 2 numbers right?

HONK!

Does Mary have 3 numbers right?

HONK!

Does Mary have 4 numbers right?

HONK!

Does Mary have all 5 numbers right?

...

Silence. Mary changes the price to $18254. Reveal the price!

$ 1 8 2 5 4
$ 1 8 2 5 4

Mary wins the truck!


Contestants not appearing onstage will receive John N. Hansen Co., Inc games, a gift from Invention Submission Corporation by calling 1-800-288-IDEA, and an Olympus digital voice recorder.

2nd Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Trina	|	.75	|	––	|	.75	|		|
|	William	|	.70	|	.85	|	1.55	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|
|	Mary	|	.75	|	––	|	.75	|		|

|	SPINOFF	|	SPIN	|	RESULT	|
|	Trina	|	.25	|		|
|	Mary	|	.25	|		|

|	SPINOFF 2	|	SPIN	|	RESULT	|
|	Trina	|	.65	|		|
|	Mary	|	.65	|		|

|	SPINOFF 3	|	SPIN	|	RESULT	|
|	Trina	|	.95	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Mary	|	.45	|		|

Jennifer is the top winner, and Trina is the Runner-Up!

SHOWCASE 1: Filled with wax!
1. ...like the wax in a selection of candles! (Janice)
- Collection of decorative candles and holders to light up your life for any setting and occasion

2. Next, a little wax will certainly improve the performance of some new ski equipment! (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

3. Finally, wax will certainly enhance the shine on the paint job of a brand new car! (Chantel)
- 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis GS, equipped with standard features and California emission

Jennifer Bids: $31,269.

SHOWCASE 2: Prizes for a variety of lifestyles!
1. If your lifestyle involves toys, you'll love a new train set! (Janice)
- Lionel train set with 2 ready-to-run trains powered by Train Master remote control system from the leader in modern railroad technology

2. Then, if your lifestyle has you pursuing knowledge, search the internet with a new computer! (Kathleen)
- Compaq computer system featuring 400 MHz Pentium II processor, 12 GB hard drive, DVD drive, large-screen color monitor, and color printer; plus a 2-year subscription to MindSpring internet services for fast connections to the internet, including many webpage extras

3. And if your lifestyle includes romance, you're sure to love the romance of a cruise of the Orient! (Chantel)
- Fly with a guest coach from L.A. to Singapore to board a luxury cruise ship to begin an exciting 15-day Orient cruise, visiting ports of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and fly home from Hong Kong

Trina Bids: $11,500.

Showcase bids:

|	Trina	|	Jennifer	|
|	$11500	|	$31269	|

ARP of Trina's Showcase: $15,314, for a difference of $3,814.
ARP of Jennifer's Showcase: $25,506. MRRRRRRRP!

Difference of:

|	CRUISE	|	CAR	|
|	$3814	|	OVER	|

Trina wins $17,090 in prizes!


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