TPiR Recap - 10/25/2023

[Roadgeek Adam]

Episode #0343L
Aired – 10/25/2023; Taped – 7/28/2023
Models: James O"Halloran
Microphone Handoff: N/A
First Four Contestant Seating: Left to Right

First IUFB: Television (65in 4K QLED smart television; streaming media player); ARP: $1,440 (James)

KATE	MYLES	VIRGINIA	YVETTE
625	1500	2000	1626

The winner is...
KATE

Kate is playing Freeze Frame for a new watercraft (Sea-Doo: Spark 2Up with 60HP engine, ITC, trailer, 2 life vests) (James).

$7956

	20	44
56			63
79			17
	98	32

LOSS

Second IUFB: Pair of Fans (2 air purifying fans with HEPA filters); ARP: $1,080 (James)

BRODY	MYLES	VIRGINIA	YVETTE
1255	500	700	701

The winner is...
YVETTE

Yvette, from Torrance, California, is playing SWITCH? for:

1. Trip to Chicago (RT Coach to Chicago, IL for a 5n stay in a king room at Claridge House + daily breakfast) (James)
2. Trip to Seattle (RT Coach to Seattle, WA for a 5n stay in a 2br luxury home courtesy of Seattle Vacation Home + city tour for 2) (George)

These prices are either correct or need to be switched:

CHICAGO		SEATTLE
$5491		$6770
SWITCH?		SWITCH?

Yvette chooses to stay...

CHICAGO		SEATTLE
$5491		$6770
$6770	LOSS	$5491

Third IUFB: Designer Bags and Shoes (Kate Spade: satchel, tote, crossbody bag, wedge booties, leather ankle boots, leather booties with faux fur); ARP: $2,068 (James)

BRODY	MYLES	VIRGINIA	ANGELA
1325	2000	2003	750

The winner is...
VIRGINIA

Virginia is playing Rat Race for:

1. Car Washes for a Year (52x/yr) (James)
2. Snacks for a Year (Munch Addict: subscription box candies for a year) (James)
3. 2023 Nissan Sentra S (2L engine, CVT, FWD, clear BP; ARP: $21,220) (James)

Virginia can earn rats by guessing the prices of these items:

Betty Crocker Bisquick Pancake Mix (40oz)

Guess must be within $1.

Guess: $4.

$6.99

Wrong! ($2.99)

Griive Caddy Golf Club Cleaner

Guess must be within $10.

Guess: $50.

$26

Wrong! ($24)

Ninja Cold Press Juicer

Guess must be within $100.

Guess: $175.

$130

Correct! Rat picked: PINK ($45)

James releases the rats...

	2	SNACKS
	1	CAR
	3	CAR WASHES
	4
	5	DNF

LOSS (Total Winnings: $130; The Pink rat failed on the start, then yeeted off the track and rolled on the floor. James put it back on the track after the race.)

SCSD #1

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Yvette	$1,080	80	STAY	.80
Kate	$1,440	90	STAY	.90
Virginia	$2,198	90	STAY	.90	*OVERTIME*

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	TOTAL	RESULT
Kate	$1,440	30	.30
Virginia	$2,198	30	.30	*2nd OVERTIME*

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	TOTAL	RESULT
Kate	$1,440	25	.25	*SHOWCASE*
Virginia	$2,198	5	.05

Fourth IUFB: Pair of Tablets (Apple: 256GB iPad Pro and iPad Air with M2 and M1 chips; smart keyboard, Apple Pencil); ARP: $2,266 (James)

BRODY	MYLES	TIMOTHY	ANGELA
1853	1826	1350	1625

The winner is...
BRODY

Brody, a neurosurgeon worker for a deep brain stimulation company, is playing Push Over for a trip to Dominican Republic (RT Coach to Santiago, DR then to Samana for a 6n all-inclusive stay in a bvibe room with private plunge pool at Viva Wyndham V Samana) (James).

6	1	4	9	7	5	8	3	0
									DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Brody pushes the blocks to

						6	1	4	9	7	5	8
									DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

ARP be...

						6	1	4	9	7	5	8
									9	7	5	8
									WIN

Fifth IUFB: Set of Knives (Folded Steel: 5 knives, roll, magnetic block, care kit, cutting board); ARP: $1,305 (James)

DELIA	MYLES	TIMOTHY	ANGELA
500	550	850	600

The winner is...
TIMOTHY

Timothy, from Joshua Tree, California, is playing To the Penny for up to $25,000 in cash!

Timothy must price these five grocery items:

1. Idahoan Baby Reds Mashed Potato Mix (4.1oz)
2. Spice Islands Pure Vanilla Extract (2oz)
3. Bob"s Thousand Island Dressing (16oz)
4. Astepro Allergy Relief Sprays (60ct)
5. Foster Farms Take Out Crispy Wings (16oz)

 

 

 

 

 

$1,500

MASHED POTATOES

$1.99

$4.29

Timothy picks $1.99.

 

 

 

 

 

$1,500

MASHED POTATOES

$1.99

$4.29

 

 

 

 

 

$3,000

EXTRACT

$10.99

$14.99

$19.99

Timothy picks $10.99.

 

 

 

 

 

$3,000

EXTRACT

$10.99

$14.99

$19.99

Timothy spends two pennies to get back in the game and picks $14.99.

 

 

 

 

 

$3,000

EXTRACT

$10.99

$14.99

$19.99

 

 

 

 

 

$6,000

DRESSING

$2.99

$4.79

$6.49

$7.99

Timothy picks $6.49.

 

 

 

 

 

$6,000

DRESSING

$2.99

$4.79

$6.49

$7.99

 

 

 

 

 

$12,000

ALLERGY RELIEF

$8.49

$12.29

$15.49

$20.99

$24.99

Timothy spends a penny to eliminate a price.

 

 

 

 

 

$12,000

ALLERGY RELIEF

$8.49

$12.29

$15.49

$20.99

$24.99

Timothy picks $20.99.

 

 

 

 

 

$12,000

ALLERGY RELIEF

$8.49

$12.29

$15.49

$20.99

$24.99

 

 

 

 

 

$25,000

CHICKEN WINGS

$6.99

$8.49

$9.99

$11.99

$13.49

$15.99

Timothy picks $9.99.

 

 

 

 

 

$25,000

CHICKEN WINGS

$6.99

$8.49

$9.99

$11.99

$13.49

$15.99

Timothy spends two pennies to get in the game and immediately bails with $12,000.

 

 

 

 

 

$25,000

CHICKEN WINGS

$6.99

$8.49

$9.99

$11.99

$13.49

$15.99

Myles had a chance with a first four sweep. Like, golden. Then he 27 undered Brody, for some reason. Now, he gets a 2nd chance to bid 4th again, but this time he has a limousine trip on the line to Loartown, Maryland.

Sixth IUFB: Boxing Tainer (Litebox: trainer with 4 sensors, connected fitness platform; platform extender nonslip mat, pair of gloves, pair of wraps); ARP: $1,693 (James)

DELIA	MYLES	ARY	ANGELA
2200	1	1800	2100

The winner is...
MYLES

Myles, a post-production worker from Los Angeles, California, escapes and is playing Dice Game for a 2023 Kia Forte LXS (2L engine, IVT, FWD) (James).

1st roll...

Picks: N/A

2

1

1

2nd roll...

Picks: higher

2

1

1

3rd roll...

Picks: higher

2

1

1

4th roll...

Picks: higher

2

1

1

The ARP is...

 

2

1

1

3

1

5

SCSD #2

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Myles	$1,693	60	STAY	.60	*SHOWCASE*
Brody	$12,024	60	75	1.35	OVER
Timothy	$13,305	25	100	1.25	OVER

THE FABULOUS SHOWCASES

Myles has the honors...

SC1 - Kate

KID AGAIN

• Trip to Florida (RT Coach to Tampa, FL for a 5n stay in a king room at the Fenway Hotel + daily breakfast and lunch, 1 dinner, $1000 amenities credit, 2 tickets to theme park) (James)
• Trio of Arcade Machine (Arcade 1Up: 3 arcade machines) (James)
• 2023 Bayliner Element M15 (50HP engine, MX package, trailer) (James)

Bid: $25,742

SC2 - Myles

FULL OF STAR POWER

• Backyard (Leisuremod: Patio conversation set with loveseat, 2 armchairs, firepit table, tank holder) (James)
• Telescope (Celestron: StarSense Explorer DX with accessories) (James)
• 2024 Fountain Blue Chevrolet Trax 1RS (1.2L turbo engine, 6-speed AT, FWD) (James)

Bid: $29,000

Kate

$25,742

FLORIDA/BOAT

$33,327

$7,585

FLORIDA/BOAT

Myles

$29,000

BACKYARD/SUV

$31,705

$2,705

BACKYARD/SUV

*WIN*
$32,398

Results: 1 out of 6 (with 1 bailout)
Winnings: $62,445
Biggest Winner: Myles

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[Jfrankzac]

It is a shame what happened to Virginia’s Pink Rat on Rat Race today. They should have a back up plan when this happens or give her at least one of the prizes. The game malfunction so it is not her fault. Also I can’t understand that the show has 4 female models and none were available for this episode. This is not a full time job for them.

Roadgeek Adam thank you so much for your hard work and dedication for posting these recaps daily all these years. You are an amazing fan of the show.

[gamesurf]

This was the 3:00PM show on the first taping day. The 8:00AM show had Grand/ORP/Cover/Push/Rat/Freeze; the 12:00PM show had Master/Range/Switch/Dice/Flip/Penny.

From the 8:00 show:
The $7956 Sea-doo in Freeze was used in Push Over;
The $2266 tablets in IUFB4 were used in IUFB2
The Kia Forte in Dice Game was used in Rat Race (where it was $21,380)
An arcade machine was used in ORP, was it the same as in SC1? Episode hasn’t aired yet here so I can’t compare

From the 12:00 show:
The $1440 TV in IUFB1 was IUFB5
The $1080 fans in IUFB2 was IUFB3
The Nissan Sentra in Rat Race was used in Master Key
The $1693 boxing trainer in IUFB6 was IUFB4
The Bayliner Element M15 was in SC1 in both shows
The Celestron Telescope in SC2 was in SC1
The Chevrolet Trax in SC2 was in Dice Game ($24,165)

New to this episode:
The trips to Chicago and Seattle in Switch?
The Kate Spade bags and shoes in IUFB3
Car Washes for a year and Snacks for a year (but that’s cash)
The 3 SPs used in Rat Race
The trip to the Dominican Republic in Push Over
The knife set in IUFB5
The five GPs used in To the Penny
The trip to Florida in SC1
The Lesiuremod backyard in SC2

They’re not recycling every prize (nor did I expect them to), they introduce new prizes that can be shown on monitors like “prizes for a year” and trips, GPs and SPs and smaller items like handbags are also introduced. I am surprised at just how much was reused without modifications.

[Trevor Tuominen]

Also I can’t understand  that the show has 4 female models and none were available for this episode. This is not a full time job for them.

We gotta be grateful they even got one model.

[C8]

Bit by the Dice! Yeouch!

Also I can’t understand that the show has 4 female models and none were available for this episode. This is not a full time job for them.

Sexist much?

[gamesurf]

Alexis was scheduled for this tape date but tested positive for COVID last minute.

[Thatgameshowguy]

Also I can’t understand that the show has 4 female models and none were available for this episode. This is not a full time job for them.

Alexis had COVID the day this taped, which is why there was only one model. None of the other models were available to come in on such short notice.

[ooboh]

I genuinely said “WHAT?!” out loud when the second “1” was revealed in Dice Game. Talk about a bad break.

[Josh444]

I went to this show. Rat Race was the game I was referring to about a potential S&P issue. The rat jumped the track a bit, and the whole audience booed when they told us it would still count. I think she would have a case. It appears the force James gave when hitting the release button caused the rat to settle wrongly on the track.

This taping took about 2 hours. To the Penny took 15 minutes to shoot. There was a big stopdown during the Showcase over the price of the boat. Lots of pickup shots. The breaks between segments were also much longer than before. Overall, it was still a fun experience.

I will be eligible again in March. The move worked out in my favor, I only work a couple of miles away from the show in Glendale.

[DebonairDylan]

Just one full win today plus a $12,000 bailout in To The Penny, but still not a bad show. That was a tough break in Dice Game, with two 1s in the price of the car, though. And there was no way the watercraft in Freeze Frame was going to be only $2,044.

[Wayoshi]

I went to this show. Rat Race was the game I was referring to about a potential S&P issue. The rat jumped the track a bit, and the whole audience booed when they told us it would still count. I think she would have a case. It appears the force James gave when hitting the release button caused the rat to settle wrongly on the track.

Hmm.... I'm sure they have covered the case of the rats not finishing in the rules, but a model-caused sabotage would probably be grounds to redo. Hard to prove, though.

[TinoStar11]

I went to this show. Rat Race was the game I was referring to about a potential S&P issue. The rat jumped the track a bit, and the whole audience booed when they told us it would still count. I think she would have a case. It appears the force James gave when hitting the release button caused the rat to settle wrongly on the track.

When they showed the Pink Rat moving along on the ground , did that happen before or after James put the rat back on the track in a different position? That look to me that someone grabbed the Rat after Drew yeeted it and lay it on the ground so it can run.

[Roadgeek Adam]

Alexis had COVID the day this taped, which is why there was only one model. None of the other models were available to come in on such short notice.

Do remember 2 of the models don't live in California (Rachel and David live in Louisiana, Devin lives in NYC).

[mrbrown2195]

The result in Rat Race sucked, but it is fully covered in Drew’s explanation - the rats might not even finish. And yeah, that sucks, but it isn’t an unexpected outcome.

[MSTieScott]

I just watched the end of Rat Race on cbs.com. It's hard to tell from the angle of the shot, but it's possible that the pink rat jumped the track going into the first turn (after all, it was doing fine on the first straight part of the track). James didn't appear to hit the starting mechanism particularly hard, and his hand was very, very flat -- he can't be blamed for interference. If there was interference at the beginning (and that's a very big "if"), it was a problem with the mechanism, not the model.

It's extremely possible that the shot of the rat running along the stage floor occurred later -- TPIR's camera operators are very good, but I have a hard time believing one of them could perfectly focus and frame a shot of a rat that landed in an unexpected location two seconds after Drew threw it (not to mention the odds of the rat both landing on its wheels and pointing in a direction that allowed it to run back toward the game).

I assume this wasn't a problem with cbs.com -- during the part of Rat Race I watched, it looked like at least two of the pedestal cameras had a distracting pattern of faint vertical lines running down the screen, most easily seen against solid-color spaces such as the panels of door 1 and the background of Rat Race's small prizes. Did that show up on the broadcast, too?

They’re not recycling every prize (nor did I expect them to), they introduce new prizes that can be shown on monitors like “prizes for a year” and trips, GPs and SPs and smaller items like handbags are also introduced. I am surprised at just how much was reused without modifications.

I find this kind of thing very interesting. Last season, for my own reference, I checked three episodes of Let's Make a Deal that all taped on the same day to see how many prizes they shared (LMaD has been doing that for years, seeing as its repeating prizes have much less of an impact on the outcome of the game). I was going to do it once for Price this season, but I haven't been able to find any season 52 airdate calendars anywhere -- cbs.com's calendar still reflects season 51 and tpir.com's calendar is completely blank. I assume you've been able to piece these together because you recognize things from the tapings you attended?