Recap for November 30, 2001 (1965K)

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Episode Number: 1965K (11/30/2001)
Airdate: November 30, 2001
Barker's Beauties: Nikki, Claudia

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!

BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY!
ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW!
YOU'LL LOVE IT!

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


1st IUFB - A set of terrific golf clubs: Pinseeker quality custom-made golf clubs, TPW III oversized woods and irons with deluxe golf bag, innovative design and sound engineering (Claudia)

|	RACHEL	|	MICHAEL	|	KYANN	|	MERLE	|
|	$1000	|	$350	|	$1200	|	$351	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,667!

KyAnn's shirt says she's a "Barker Beauty Wannabe", so Bob gives her a chance to introduce a prize. Bob hints that she just has to do, not say. It'll take some practice.

KyAnn is playing Lucky $even for a new car: Buick Century custom sedan, includes Buick SV premium package and fabric protectant (Nikki, and maybe KyAnn herself).

The free digit in the car is:

$ 2 ► ► ► ►

KyAnn guesses 4.

$ 2 1 ► ► ►

KyAnn gives Bob $3 and has $4 left. The next guess is 7.

$ 2 1 4 ► ►

KyAnn gives Bob $4 and has $1 left. The next guess is 7.

$ 2 1 4 2 ►

Luck wasn't on her side. (The last digit is not revealed.)

KyAnn will soon return for the Showcase Showdown.


2nd IUFB - A new encyclopedia and software: britannica.com famous 32-volume of encyclopedias plus the 2001 deluxe edition CD-ROM, now with direct access to britannica.com on the internet (Nikki on the Turntable)

|	Rachel	|	Michael	|	KIMBERLY	|	Merle	|
|	$650	|	$1201	|	$1000	|	$800	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,250!

Michael is playing Bonkers for a nostalgic Coca-Cola vending machine replica: Wurlitzer nostalgic soda machine replica ready to serve any 2 of your favorite drinks in cans or bottles, operates in "free" or "coin" mode (Claudia).

The price of $3,567 is not correct. Michael has 30 seconds to mark each digit as higher or lower.

– 3 –

– 5 –

– 6 –

– 7 –

Go!

– 3 ●

– 5 ●

● 6 –

● 7 –

*BUZZ* (24 seconds left)

– 3 ●

– 5 ●

– 6 ●

● 7 –

*BUZZ* (20 seconds left)

– 3 ●

– 5 ●

– 6 ●

– 7 ●

*BUZZ* (16 seconds left)

– 3 ●

● 5 –

– 6 ●

– 7 ●

*BUZZ* (14 seconds left)

– 3 ●

● 5 –

● 6 –

– 7 ●

*BUZZ* (9 seconds left)

– 3 ●

● 5 –

● 6 –

● 7 –

*BUZZ* (6 seconds left)

– 3 ●

● 5 –

– 6 ●

● 7 –

*BUZZ* (3 seconds left)

● 3 –

● 5 –

– 6 ●

● 7 –

*BUZZ* (1 second left)

MRRRRRRRP! Well, at least he was fast.

● 3 – 4

– 5 ● 4

● 6 – 9

– 7 ● 5

Michael will join us for the Showcase Showdown after one more game.


3rd IUFB - Elegant flatware: Oneida flatware in the elegant Sheraton pattern, service for 8 with serving pieces and chest, richly detailed and finely crafted (Claudia)

|	Rachel	|	JONATHAN	|	Kimberly	|	Merle	|
|	$1251	|	$1200	|	$829	|	$900	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,188!

Merle is playing Cliff Hangers for a trip to Cozumel: Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Cozumel for a 6-night stay at Casa Colonial Cozumel Vacation Villas, discovering Mexico colonial style with all the modern conveniences, a prize worth $2,656 (Nikki).

Merle's shirt says "I'm 80 Single Looking" on the front, and the back says "4 Kids are Paid For".

Merle can keep the Mountain Climber safe by pricing these small items (Claudia):
1. Water filtration pitcher designed to fit the refrigerator door; fill the reservoir with tap water, and it will filter out the lead, mercury, and other bad tastes from your water
2. Conair Straight Styles steam straightener, with gentle steam and quick heat that straightens hair in minutes, leaving wavy, curly hair as smooth as silk
3. Spinning whistle tea kettle that heats quickly and evenly for the perfect cup

Merle thinks the price of the pitcher is $12.

*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and stops at 7. The price is...

$19

Merle thinks the price of the hair styler is $25.

*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and stops at 12. The price is...

$30

Merle thinks the price of the tea kettle is $35.

*DING DING DING DING DING DING* Exactly right!

$35

Merle wins the trip!


Before spinning, we find out that Merle is taking KyAnn to Mexico with him...which will come as a terrible disappointment to the coach of the volleyball team in the audience.

1st Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Michael	|	.80	|	––	|	.80	|		|
|	KyAnn	|	.90	|	––	|	.90	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Merle	|	.80	|	.70	|	1.50	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|

4th IUFB - A handmade floor lamp: Dale Tiffany, Inc. Museum Collection exquisite handmade art glass lamp, a masterpiece creating timeless beauty (Nikki)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Rapid White by Natural White teeth whitening kit (Nikki)

|	Rachel	|	Jonathan	|	Kimberly	|	BETHANY	|
|	$600	|	$650	|	$651	|	$450	|

Actual Retail Price: $950!

Kimberly is playing Take Two for a whimsical day bed, a saxophone, comfy his-and-hers glider rockers, and a new vacuum:
1. Corsican handcrafted rabbit themed day bed with traditional antique white finish, with running rabbits featured on the back; plus a Loving Care Form Fit premium mattress (Nikki)
2. Iolite alto saxophone featuring a lacquer finish and including a carrying case (Nikki)
3. Towne Square Furniture, Inc. comfy his-and-hers swivel glider rockers, handcrafted from the finest US hardwood, for extra comfort and durability (Claudia)
4. Hoover self-propelled upright vacuum that skates and glides, with wind tunnel (Claudia)

$2887 –––– TAKETWO

DAY BED SAXOPHONE ROCKERS VACUUM

| | | |

––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

Kimberly picks the day bed and the rockers.

$2887 2887 TAKETWO

DAY BED SAXOPHONE ROCKERS VACUUM

| | | |

$1137 ––––– $1750 –––––

Kimberly wins all four prizes in one go!


The next calldown, Gloria, excitedly says "I'm a widow!" to Bob when she arrives at her spot. Bob thinks he's being hit on here, and he'll meet Gloria in the parking lot after the show.

5th IUFB - A beautiful clock: Bulova Anniversary Collection Arista clock, classically styled in brass featuring fluted columns and a revolving pendulum (Claudia and Nikki)

|	Rachel	|	Jonathan	|	GLORIA	|	Bethany	|
|	$500	|	$501	|	$450	|	$800	|

Actual Retail Price: $750!

Jonathan claims he was watching The Price is Right since before he was born.

Jonathan is playing Pass The Buck for a new car: 2002 Dodge Neon SE 4-door sedan that seats 5, includes 4-speed automatic transmission, a prize worth $15,330 (Nikki).

( 1 )	|	–––	|	( 2 )
( 3 )	|	( 4 )	|	( 5 )
( 6 )	|	( 7 )	|	( 8 )

Jonathan can earn up to three picks by pricing grocery items.

The first two products are:
1. New Robitussin Sunny Orange with Vitamin C throat drop
2. Bag of Nestle Treasures Peanut Butter chocolates

THROAT DROPS	–	CANDY
.59	|	2.99

Jonathan passes the buck to the throat drops.

THROAT DROPS	–	CANDY
1.59	|	2.99

Correct! Jonathan has a pick.

The next two products are:
1. New Phillips' Stimulant Free FiberCaps
2. 12-pack of 11 oz. bottles of Dannon Natural Spring Water

FIBER THERAPY	–	WATER
6.49	|	2.99

Jonathan passes the buck to the water.

FIBER THERAPY	–	WATER
6.49	|	3.99

Correct! Jonathan is up to two picks.

The final two products are:
1. French's Honey Mustard
2. Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner

MUSTARD	–	OVEN CLEANER
1.49	|	3.99

Jonathan passes the buck to the oven cleaner after consulting the audience. He's been passing it back and forth so often that Bob jokes he'll burn out the light bulbs there!

Is he right?

MUSTARD	–	OVEN CLEANER
1.49	|	4.99

No. Jonathan stays at two picks.

Time to pick a number for a prize!

( 1 )	|	–––	|	( 2 )
( 3 )	|	( 4 )	|	( 5 )
( 6 )	|	( 7 )	|	( 8 )

Jonathan picks number 7 for... $1,000.
Jonathan picks number 2 for... $5,000.

Jonathan wins $6,000 in cash.

( 1 )	|	–––	|	$5,000
( 3 )	|	( 4 )	|	( 5 )
( 6 )	|	$1,000	|	( 8 )

6th IUFB - A stylish dinette set: Pulaski Furniture Corporation Charterhouse 5-piece dinette, stylish and handsome to add a touch of class to the home (Claudia)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Eggland's Best eggs (Claudia)

|	Rachel	|	REZNICK	|	Gloria	|	Bethany	|
|	$1402	|	$1400	|	$1250	|	$1401	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,380!

Just a little lower than Rachel wanted. She's now heading to the First Four Breakfast Club.

Gloria is playing Double Prices for a handsome armoire and a new TV: Hooker Furniture entertainment center that combines handsome looks and versatility, featuring adjustable shelves, pull-out tape trays, and wraparound doors; plus a Sony 32-inch color television with 2-tuner picture-in-picture, plus a new flatscreen look with its Vega design (Nikki and Claudia).

$4359
–––––
$3744

Gloria picks $4359. Reveal the price!

$4359
$3744
–––––

Wrong! Gloria will join us for the Showcase Showdown after the break.


Contestants not appearing onstage will receive a Passport Furniture telephone table and a Candle Club Membership.

2nd Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Gloria	|	.85	|	––	|	.85	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Kimberly	|	.15	|	.50	|	.65	|		|
|	Jonathan	|	.70	|	1.00	|	1.70	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|

KyAnn is the top winner, and Gloria is the Runner-Up!

SHOWCASE 1
1. New home gym (Claudia): Parabody 400 home gym featuring a multidimensional pectoral contractor plus easy, quick adjustments, a variety of exercises for a complete workout
2. New offroad motorcycle (Nikki): Honda XR 200 offroad bike designed with a comfortable lower seat to enhance rideability, ready when you are to explore dirt roads or desert trails
3. New ski boat (Claudia): Reinell Beachcraft 200 LS Deluxe 20-foot ski boat with trailer, powered by a 5.7 Mercruiser engine, world-class design ideal for great family fun

KyAnn passes the Showcase.
Gloria Bids: $22,000.

SHOWCASE 2: We help you with some Home Improvements!
1. For example, turn that unused basement into a game room with a new pool table! (Nikki)
- Murrey Californian pool table featuring diamond ground match slates, handcarved hardwood pedestals, and pure gum rubber cushions, and includes playing equipment

2. Next, redo the tool shed so you can store a new riding lawn mower! (Claudia)
- Precision Lawn Care White Outdoor lawn rider featuring 9 HP engine with internal bagging system and standard size discharge and mulch

3. Finally, finish off that front yard to show off your driveway and a brand new truck! (Nikki)
- Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x2 pickup, includes 5-speed automatic transmission and Sport Trac convenience group

KyAnn Bids: $44,000.

Showcase bids:

|	Gloria	|	KyAnn	|
|	$22000	|	$44000	|

ARP of KyAnn's Showcase: $28,584. MRRRRRRRP! (No close-up.)
ARP of Gloria's Showcase: $29,032, for a difference of $27,032. (Again, no close-up.)

Difference of:

|	SKI BOAT	|	TRUCK	|
|	$7032	|	OVER	|

Gloria wins $30,452 in prizes!


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

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I can tell that Bonkers, as fun as it is to watch, is going to be the most annoying Barker grey-haired era pricing game for me to recap.