Recap for December 24, 1996 (0182K)

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0183K (12/25/1996)
Episode Number: 0182K (12/24/1996)
Airdate: December 24, 1996
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!

WIN TRIPS!
WIN MONEY!
WIN A CAR!

First Four: Green, Blue, Red, Orange
Microphone Handoff: Janice

Bob enters the studio through the audience. Some members of the audience will get a high five as an early Christmas present.

The set is also decorated for the week.


1st IUFB - A beautiful Christmas cocktail gown: Jeran holiday gown, a classic slip dress of red Jersey with silver Picasso design throughout (Kathleen behind the audience)

|	DORIS	|	CHARISMA	|	STANLEY	|	PHILIP	|
|	$900	|	$700	|	$1150	|	$1050	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,995!

Stanley could win a new 1997 Cadillac DeVille with Northstar system, equipped with standard features, quality natural seat coverings, perma-plate protection, and California emission (Chantel)...

...playing 3 STRIKES!

3 STRIKES $ █ █ █ █ █ – – –

The numbers in the price of the car are a 3, a 4, a 6, a 7, and a 8.

(The audience boos Bob as he has to put the strike chips in the bag even though it's just before Christmas.)

Stanley pulls... a X. MRRRRRRRP!

3 STRIKES $ █ █ █ █ █ X – –

Stanley pulls... a X. MRRRRRRRP!

3 STRIKES $ █ █ █ █ █ X X –

Stanley pulls... a 6, and guesses the third digit.

NO

Stanley pulls... a 7, and guesses the third digit.

3 STRIKES $ █ █ 7 █ █ X X –

Stanley pulls... a 3, and guesses the fourth digit.

NO

Stanley pulls... a 6, and guesses the fourth digit.

NO

Stanley pulls... a 8, and guesses the fourth digit.

NO

Stanley pulls... a 4, and guesses the first digit.

NO

Stanley pulls... a 8, and guesses the second digit.

3 STRIKES $ █ 8 7 █ █ X X –

Stanley pulls... a 6, and guesses the last digit.

3 STRIKES $ █ 8 7 █ 6 X X –

Stanley pulls... a 3, and guesses the first digit.

3 STRIKES $ 3 8 7 █ 6 X X –

Somehow, he recovered! Now we've gotten to the final pick. Which chip will it be?

Stanley's final pull is... a X. MRRRRRRRP!

3 STRIKES $ 3 8 7 █ 6 X X X

Scrooged at the last moment.

3 STRIKES $ 3 8 7 4 6 X X X

Stanley will return for the Showcase Showdown soon.


2nd IUFB - A new encyclopedia: Collier's 24-volume encyclopedia providing a home library for a lifetime of learning (Janice)

|	Doris	|	Charisma	|	LARA	|	Philip	|
|	$1200	|	$550	|	$1500	|	$950	|

*CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG*

Who can feel bitter about the clangers? Certainly not the player getting a $100 bonus!

Actual Retail Price: $1,500!

Lara is playing Grand Game for a chance to win up to $10,000!

$1.00

The target price today is $3.10. The grocery products are:
1. Static Guard static stopper spray
2. Can of Bruce's Yams
3. Jolly Time Butter Flavored 100% All Natural Microwave Popcorn
4. Color Safe Bleaching Action All liquid laundry detergent
5. Quaker Toasted Oatmeal
6. Range Kleen Reflector Bowl

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FABRIC SPRAY

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YAMS

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POPCORN

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DETERGENT

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OATMEAL

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RANGE BOWL

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Lara starts with the fabric spray... $2.99 ’

$10.00

Lara picks the yams... $1.59

$100.00

Lara picks the popcorn... $1.99

$1,000.00

Lara decides to continue and finishes with the range bowl... $3.69. Scrooged again.

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FABRIC SPRAY

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YAMS

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POPCORN

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DETERGENT

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OATMEAL

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RANGE BOWL

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$2.99

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$1.59

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$1.99

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$2.53

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$3.19

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$3.69

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Lara will return for the Showcase Showdown after our next game.


3rd IUFB - A new catamaran: Hobie Outback Float Cat catamaran with lightweight stable and maneuverable solid hull, disassembles without tools in minutes (Chantel)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Udderly Smooth skin cream (Chantel)

|	Doris	|	Charisma	|	WILLIAM	|	Philip	|
|	$1200	|	$1300	|	$1150	|	$1152	|

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ! Oh, not the One Bids, too! We won't have this. We will have everyone go lower than $1,150.

|	Doris	|	Charisma	|	WILLIAM	|	Philip	|
|	$950	|	$1	|	$1125	|	$999	|

Actual Retail Price: $699!

Charisma is playing Shopping Spree for a prize, a prize, a prize, and a prize:
1: Ashley Furniture buffet hutch with quality features such as European door hinges and adjustable glass shelves with plate grooves (Janice)
2: Berkline touch-motion wallaway recliner with generous padding and soft button (?) for the ultimate in comfort, reclines when placed near a wall (Janice)
3: Mikhail Darafeev bumper pool table featuring solid oak construction, accessories included (Kathleen)
4: Magic Chef electric range with microwave combination, range featuring smooth top cooking surface, upper microwave boasting 10 power levels, lower oven self-cleaning (Kathleen)

Charisma must spend at least this much to win all four prizes:

$4200 $4,200

HUTCH	–	RECLINER	–	POOL TABLE	–	MICRO RANGE
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Charisma starts with the hutch, which is... $1,599. She still has to spend:

$2601 $4,200

Charisma picks the microwave range, which is... $1,699. Left to spend:

$902 $4,200

Charisma finishes with the recliner, which is... $599.

$303 $4,200

HUTCH	–	RECLINER	–	POOL TABLE	–	MICRO RANGE
$1,599	|	$599	|	$1,595	|	$1,699

Charisma will be back for the Showcase Showdown after the break.


Some members of the audience will receive an American Harvest food dehydrator.

1st Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Charisma	|	.25	|	.90	|	1.15	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|
|	Lara	|	.20	|	.70	|	.90	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Stanley	|	.35	|	.15	|	.50	|		|

Charisma almost hit her head while spinning the Wheel.


4th IUFB - A charming train set: 2 Lionel ready-to-run train sets powered by the Train Master remote control system (Kathleen)

|	Doris	|	LORI	|	William	|	Philip	|
|	$1	|	$735	|	$1000	|	$1010	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,188!

Philip is a Marine from Camp Pendleton.

Philip is playing Switch? for a lovely dinette set and a new motorcycle:
1: Chromcraft 5-piece dinette group featuring butcher block table, the 4 tilt swivel armchairs with casters for easy mobility (Janice)
2: Honda Nighthawk motorcycle that's lightweight, easy to operate, and roomy enough for full-sized adults, performance and style to satisfy beginning and veteran riders (Chantel)

DINETTE	–	MOTORCYCLE
$3299	|	$2538
SWITCH?	|	SWITCH?

Philip chooses to switch!

DINETTE	–	MOTORCYCLE
$2538	|	$3299
SWITCH?	|	SWITCH?

Reveal the prices!

DINETTE	–	MOTORCYCLE
$2538	|	$3299
$2538	|	$3299

Philip wins both prizes!


Bob thought he saw the next calldown, Emma, come down once before. She thought she heard her name before, but this time, it's real.

5th IUFB - A pair of challenging tennis rackets: Fox Sports Prods. his-and-hers pro bags and target plus graphite tennis rackets, oversize framed, has power, lightness, and stiffness for a solid hit every time (Janice)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Ascriptin aspirin (Janice)

|	Doris	|	Lori	|	William	|	EMMA	|
|	$625	|	$785	|	$650	|	$750	|

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ! Just because we finally got a win doesn't mean an all-overbid will stick. Go lower than $625.

(The first buzz sounded before it cut off, and Bob didn't know if they meant it.)

|	Doris	|	Lori	|	William	|	EMMA	|
|	$550	|	$425	|	$1	|	$500	|

Actual Retail Price: $530!

Emma is playing Cover Up for a new van: 1997 Mercury Villager GS wagon, equipped with standard features, equipment package 691A, and California emission (Kathleen and Chantel).

The price of $31823 below is not correct.

	– – – – 4 – – – 8 6 – – 3 5 2 – 2 1 6 0 2 5 4 9 5 1 3 0 4 1
$	3 1 8 2 3

Emma picks $23480. Wrong! How many numbers are correct?

	– – – – 4 – – – _ 6 – – 3 5 2 – 2 1 6 _ _ 5 _ 9 5 1 _ 0 4 1
$	2 3 4 8 0

Emma picks $25465. Wrong! How many numbers are correct?

	– – – – 4 – – – _ 6 – – 3 5 2 – 2 1 _ _ _ _ _ 9 _ 1 _ 0 4 1
$	2 5 4 6 5

Emma picks $22495. Correct!

	– – – – 4 – – – _ 6 – – 3 5 2 – _ 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 _ 0 4 1
$	2 2 4 9 5 2 2 4 9 5

Emma wins the van!


6th IUFB - A collection of Christmas miniatures: Enesco Small World of Music Action Musical, a symphony of exquisite detail and remarkable motion, meticulously crafted works of art (Chantel)

|	Doris	|	Lori	|	William	|	Georgina	|
|	$550	|	$620	|	$621	|	$250	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,150!

Doris is now caroling all the way to the First Four Breakfast Club.

William is playing Cliff Hangers for a beautiful bedroom group: Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Company Cherry Hill II bedroom group featuring 4-poster bed, triple dresser, high boy, and 2 nightstands all in a traditional cherry finish; plus a Strata Summit water flotation mattress featuring advanced combination of flotation comfort, firmness, and extra spinal support; a prize worth $4,299 (Janice).

William can keep the Mountain Climber safe by pricing these small items (Kathleen):
1. Walt Disney's The Santa Clause starring Tim Allen on VHS, rated PG
2. Child booster seat for children 40 to 60 pounds, with adjustable shield to accommodate growing children
3. Black & Decker steam and dry iron with automatic shutoff safety system, 50% longer cord for added convenience, and handy guide to match temperature and steam to fabric

William thinks the price of the video is $20.

*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and stops at 5. The price is...

$15

William thinks the price of the car seat is $29.

*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and stops at 14. The price is...

$38

William thinks the price of the iron is $25.

*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and *CRASH!* Looks like the Christmas spirit has faded away.

$45

William returns for the Showcase Showdown after the break.


Contestants not appearing onstage will receive a Braun 5-in-1 Food Preparation Center, Centrum Silver multivitamins, and Deck The Walls Art and Custom Framing.

2nd Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	William	|	.15	|	.15	|	.30	|		|
|	Philip	|	.80	|	––	|	.80	|		|
|	Emma	|	.90	|	––	|	.90	|	SHOWCASE	|

Emma is the top winner, and Lara is the Runner-Up!

SHOWCASE 1: Our girls do some last-minute shopping!
1. And Kathleen is desperately looking for some candlesticks for her mom, but the only thing that they had left was a new fireplace!
- Malm Fireplaces Spin-A-Fire model freestanding porcelain fireplace featuring circular glass and full-fire view, designed for a softer, longer lasting fire

2. And Chantel is looking to pick up a pen and pencil set, but the only thing the store had was a new computer!
- Compaq Prolinea computer with Pentium processor, 8 MB of memory, 14-inch color monitor, keyboard, and mouse

3. Finally, Jan is searching for a reclining chair, but the only one she could find was in a brand new car!
- 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL sedan Series 1, equipped with standard features and California emission

Emma Bids: $19,200.

SHOWCASE 2
1. Handsome grandfather clock (unmodelled): Sligh grandfather clock with 3 carved finials gracing the bonnet, the face featuring Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals
2. Beaituful new living room (Kathleen): Ashley Furniture Country Upholstered group featuring exposed wood bases and legs that match the 3 Pine Creek occasional tables; plus 70 square yards of RHS Carpet Mills carpeting with stain release and Scotchgard
3. Trip to Greeze (Chantel): Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Athens for a 6-night stay at the luxurious Athens Chandris Hotel, enjoying a gracefully furnished room and rooftop swimming pool, with panoramic view of the Acropolis and Aegean Sea

Lara Bids: $14,250.

Showcase bids:

|	Lara	|	Emma	|
|	$14250	|	$19200	|

ARP of Emma's Showcase: $22,815, for a difference of $3,615.
ARP of Lara's Showcase: $15,613, for a difference of $1,363.

Difference of:

|	ROOM/TRIP	|	CAR	|
|	$1363	|	$3615	|

Lara wins $17,213 in prizes!


Bob Barker wishes you a Merry Christmas! And have your reindeer spayed or neutered!