Episode Number: 0441K (09/15/1997)
Airdate: September 15, 1997
Barker's Beauties: Janice, Kathleen, Chantel
Here it comes! Television’s most exciting hour of fantastic prizes! The fabulous, 60-minute Price Is Right!First Four: Right-to-left
Microphone Handoff: Janice
Bob enters the studio through the audience. You want a high five? You can have one!
1st IUFB - A new stereo system: Kenwood Spectrum complete audio system with 5-disc CD player, dual auto reverse cassette deck, and 5 speakers for true Surround Sound home theater enjoyment (Kathleen and Chantel)
The "ding" sounds as Rod begins reading copy.| | | GERMAINE | | | JOHN | | | MARY | | | GINA | | |
| | | $1100 | | | $1250 | | | $1450 | | | $1451 | | |
Actual Retail Price:
$1,150!Germaine is walking the
Golden Road!
The road begins with a can of Sun-Vista Pinto Beans, which will lead her to...
1. An exquisite new crystal bowl: Schlanser Design Studios spectacular Chloe bowl, a perfect display of beauty and crystal-clear fine handcrafted glass artistry (Chantel)
If she wins that, she can also win...
2. A handsome new bar set: Beach Billiard's 21 Conversion bar made of oak and brass with removable glass bar top, 2 bars in 1 with quality craftsmanship and unique design (Janice)
And if she wins this, she can play for a prize that is worth more than
$63,000! Open the doors!
3. National RV Sea Breeze motorhome, 29 feet of traveling luxury featuring stainless steel wheel liners, gas oven, electric horns, gourmet gallery, master suite, and convection microwave (everyone)
The price of the pinto beans is...
59¢One of these numbers will be used to fill in the price of the crystal bowl.
█ 2 8Germaine picks the
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5 2 8Correct! Next is the bar set.
3 █ 4 0Germaine picks the
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3 2 4 0Wrong! Germaine wins the crystal bowl.
The next calldown, Rafael, is in the front row. He's been here 5 times, and he and Bob had a terrible argument during a commercial. He saw Bob do a show in New Haven, Connecticut. He never did the show there, but he also said Bob did a show in Hartford. At least he's now in the row. 
2nd IUFB - An elegant new chandelier: Quoizel Lighting Bastille Collection lovely 6-light chandelier featuring handpainted verdigris finish with nuage blanc glass shades (from the ceiling)
| | | RAFAEL | | | John | | | Mary | | | Gina | | |
| | | $680 | | | $750 | | | $425 | | | $426 | | |
Actual Retail Price:
$550!Gina is playing
Grocery Game for a beautiful new dining room group: Shaker influenced dining room featuring tapered leg table and ladder back chairs, the open hutch designed for display as well as storage, the group finished in a warm honey pine; plus Denby Greenwich stoneware service, completely safe in the freezer, oven, microwave, and dishwasher, and entirely lead free; a prize package worth
$5,532 (Kathleen and Chantel).
Gina needs a larger table for the family, so that's an ideal prize.Janice is at the cash register.
The grocery products are:
1. 2-pack of Caress moisturizing body bars
2. On-Cor 2-pound Family Size Macaroni & Cheese
3. Scott's Liquid Gold wood cleaner
4. Nestle Sweet Success Fruit Shake
5. Pam original cooking spray
| | | BODY BARS | | | MACARONI | | | CLEANER | | | DIET DRINK | | | COOKING SPRAY | | |
| | | –––– | | | –––– | | | –––– | | | –––– | | | –––– | | |
Gina starts with 7 cooking sprays...
$2.99 x 7 = $20.93!
WIN!Gina wins the dining room just like that!
3rd IUFB - A pair of fun mountain bikes: Dahon pair of 26-inch mountain classic bicycles in Flamboyant Red, rugged foldable bikes for both offroad and onroad versatility (Chantel)
| | | Rafael | | | John | | | Mary | | | JOAN | | |
| | | $780 | | | $900 | | | $901 | | | $800 | | |
*CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG*With the foldable bikes, someone will be taking a
$100 bill that Bob unfolds from his pockets!
Actual Retail Price:
$800!Joan is playing
Switch? for trips to Puerto Vallarta and British Columbia:
1: Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Puerto Vallarta for a 6-night stay at the Krystal Vallarta, a modern hacienda style resort set in 32 acres of natural beauty, freeformed pools and private beach, superb Mexican hospitality (Janice)
2: Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Victoria for a luxurious 6-night stay in a parlour suite at the Chateau Victoria located in the heart of the city, with shopping and attractions steps away; rooftop dining awaits you at the Parrot House restaurant (Kathleen)
Joan also happened to come here hoping to win a honeymoon!PUERTO VALLARTA | – | VICTORIA |
$1320 | | | $1940 |
SWITCH? | | | SWITCH? |
Joan chooses to leave it as is. Reveal the prices!
PUERTO VALLARTA | – | VICTORIA |
$1320 | | | $1940 |
$1320 | | | $1940 |
Joan wins both trips!
Some members of the audience will receive a DeLonghi espresso/cappuccino maker.1st Showcase Showdown:
| | | CONTESTANT | | | SPIN 1 | | | SPIN 2 | | | TOTAL | | | RESULT | | |
| | | Germaine | | | .20 | | | .60
.25 | | | .45 | | | | | |
| | | Joan | | | .85 | | | –– | | | .85 | | | SHOWCASE | | |
| | | Gina | | | .65 | | | .45 | | | 1.10 | | | MRRRRRRRP! | | |
If you wondered what they were laughing about during the commercial, John was just talking about some of his adventures at St. Olaf College. 
4th IUFB - New backpacking equipment: Coleman/Peak 1 Internal Flame backpack, Apex II stove, dual-fuel lantern, trekker cook kit, sleeping bag, and Orion tent (unmodelled until Kathleen enters)
| | | Rafael | | | John | | | Mary | | | LAWRENCE | | |
| | | $460 | | | $350 | | | $400 | | | $450 | | |
Actual Retail Price:
$563!Rafael is playing
Most Expen$ive for a stately new grandfather clock, a unique trundle day bed, and a new washer and dryer:
1: Howard Miller Clock Company grandfather clock featuring elegant swan's neck pediment and Westminster chime movement (Janice)
2: White iron trundle day bed featuring brass accents, the trundle portion tucking neatly out of sight, ideal for a guest or child's bedroom; plus a Loving Care day bed mattress pack (Kathleen)
3: White Westinghouse stacked washer/dryer combination for when there's not a lot of space, extra-large capacity and full-featured dryer can handle big jobs in small places (Chantel)
1 | | | 2 | | | 3 |
Clock | – | Trundle Bed | – | Washer/Dryer |
Rafael picks number
1. Reveal the prices!
1 | | | 2 | | | 3 |
$1625 | | | $1199 | | | $1059 |
Clock | – | Trundle Bed | – | Washer/Dryer |
Rafael wins all three prizes!
5th IUFB - A handsome coffee urn: Towle silver plate coffee urn that serves up to 50 cups and adds elegance and beauty to your best occasions, superbly crafted (Janice and Chantel)
| | | AMY | | | John | | | Mary | | | Lawrence | | |
| | | $300 | | | $750 | | | $500 | | | $501 | | |
Actual Retail Price:
$613!Lawrence is playing
PLINKO! for a chance to win up to
$25,000 (Janice)!
Lawrence gets a free Plinko chip and can win up to four extra chips by pricing these small items (Kathleen):
1. Thin digital scale with LED readout, pulse count, 300-pound capacity, and uses only a single 9-volt battery
67Lawrence thinks the
7 is correct.
WIN!
$37Correct! 2 Plinko chips!
2. Hoover Portapower Stick Vac with attached tools and easy-empty dirt cup
40Lawrence thinks the
4 is correct.
70Wrong! A good vacuum isn't going to be cheap.
3. Shower massage with your choice of 8 spray massage combinations to feel clean and refreshed
87Lawrence thinks the
7 is correct.
WIN!
$47Correct! 3 Plinko chips!
4. 4-slice cool steel toaster with extra-wide slots, great for toast and bagels, and also has settings for pastries
41Lawrence thinks the
4 is correct.
WIN!
$45Correct! 4 Plinko chips!
Let's ask Chantel to get the extra chips today.
Time to play
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$6500!Lawrence wins
$6,500 in cash!
Rather than a Plinko chip getting stuck in the middle, we have a pair of contestants stuck in the middle. One of them, possibly both, will be joining the First Four Breakfast Club soon.6th IUFB - Fashionable luggage: Ricardo Beverly Hills Big Sur luggage collection, built to last, designed with patented suit garment feature, fashion luggage for the serious traveler (everyone)
| | | Amy | | | John | | | Mary | | | KARIN | | |
| | | $650 | | | $550 | | | $1 | | | $700 | | |
Actual Retail Price:
$530!John is traveling alone to the First Four Breakfast Club.Mary is playing
Card Game for a new car: 1998 Mercury Mystique GS, equipped with standard features and equipment package 371C (Janice).
Mary draws a card from the range deck, and must be within
$1500 of the price without going over.
The starting bid is...
$8000R$1500Mary draws a
4 of Hearts for
$400.
$8400R$1500Mary draws a
King of Clubs for
$1000.
$9400R$1500Mary draws a
2 of Diamonds for
$200.
$9600R$1500Mary draws a
3 of Hearts for
$300.
$9900R$1500Mary draws a
Queen of Spades for
$1000.
$10900R$1500Mary draws a
2 of Spades for
$200.
$11100R$1500Mary draws a
10 of Spades for
$1000.
$12100R$1500Mary draws a
7 of Clubs for
$700.
$12800R$1500Mary stops. The actual retail price is...
$16,765 for a difference of...
$3965R$1500She slammed the brakes too early. Mary will be back for the Showcase Showdown after the break.
Contestants not appearing onstage will receive a full year of "888 Live Flowers", Centrum Silver multivitamins, and Winter's Eve from Armani by Miller Import.2nd Showcase Showdown:
| | | CONTESTANT | | | SPIN 1 | | | SPIN 2 | | | TOTAL | | | RESULT | | |
| | | Mary | | | .20 | | | .85 | | | 1.05 | | | MRRRRRRRP! | | |
| | | Rafael | | | .80 | | | –– | | | .80 | | | SHOWCASE | | |
| | | Lawrence | | | .35 | | | .80 | | | 1.15 | | | MRRRRRRRP! | | |
Rafael is the top winner, and
Joan is the Runner-Up!
SHOWCASE 1: Filled with things that are small!
1. And it starts with a selection of doll furniture and a new dollhouse! (Janice)
- Custom-made Victorian 2-story dollhouse featuring working windows, porch, balcony, and miniature furniture; the house opens in front for easy-interior display
2. Next, you're going to visit a very, very small country in Europe, fabulous Liechtenstein! (Kathleen)
- Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Zürich then drive to Liechtenstein for a 6-night stay at a town centre hotel in Vaduz, visiting local museums and seeing the home of the prince, local disco for the night owl, or just enjoying the wide open spaces near green forest; a rental car is included
3. Finally, we have something small and compact for you to drive...a brand new car! (Janice)
- Chevrolet Geo Metro LSI with dual air bags, daytime running lights, and lots of room, equipped with standard features, convenience package, equipment package 1SV, and California emission
Rafael Bids:
$12,800.
SHOWCASE 2: Chantel held a garage sale!
1. And the first item that she wants to sell is new his-and-hers golf clubs!
- Knight Golf his-and-hers high-performance TFX clubs, flow-weighted design helping to increase accuracy, control, and distance, includes putters, bags, and head covers
2. Then, she wants to get rid of a new pair of recliners!
- BenchCraft pair of recliners using transitional styling to ensure harmony with all types of décor, ideal comfort for reading, good looks, and reclining ease
3. Now, she wants to unload a new refrigerator/freezer!
- Maytag dependable top-mount refrigerator that's engineered and tested for years of trouble-free performance
4. Finally, she now has plenty of room for her brand new car! (Janice)
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS with anti-lock brakes, dual air bags, and comfortable interior for 6, equipped with standard features, power driver's seat, remote keyless entry, AM-FM stereo radio with CD player, paint sealant, and California emission
Joan Bids:
$20,000.
Showcase bids:
| | | Joan | | | Rafael | | |
| | | $20000 | | | $12800 | | |
ARP of Rafael's Showcase:
$18,059, for a difference of
$5,259.
ARP of Joan's Showcase:
$22,491, for a difference of
$2,491.
Difference of:
| | | CAR | | | TRIP/CAR | | |
| | | $2491 | | | $5259 | | |
Joan wins
$26,651 in prizes!
Bob Barker reminds you to help control the pet population, and have your pets spayed or neutered!
