Here is the recap of the disappointing 2002 Police and Firefighters special. I still thought that it was good.
The winner will fly to Aspen, Colorado courtesy of travelsavers.com. In Glenwood Springs, there will be a 6 nights stay and 2 full-day whitewater rafting trips for two.
The ARP is $2,277. $2,100 wins for L.A. firefighter Catherine.
---> PG #1
It's a new car!
And a new truck!
And a new convertible!
Yes, it's Triple Play!
The first car is a Mercury Cougar. Which is nearer to the ARP without going over: $15,960 or $17,450?
Catherine chooses $17,450.
Bob teases a bit already. He pulls the tab...
NO!
The price was $16,995. Ouch.
---> IUFB #2
An executive desk and chair from Bassett furniture.
ARP: $1,899. $1,612 is the winning bid, belonging to NYC firefighter Kevin.
---> PG #2
Kevin can win $25,000 in cash in Punch a Bunch! But he has to earn some punches.
The first small prize is a "unique-looking" cordelss telephone. It isn't $45. Kevin says the ARP is higher. The ARP is $60. One punch.
Next, it's a "unique" mixer. It's not $200. Is it lower? $180 says Kevin has two punches.
Then a man's electric shaver that dispenses lotion or gel. It's not $125. Kevin is right that it's lower, specifically, $113. Up to three.
Finally, the Brita water filtration pitcher, not $30. Yes, it is lower, $22.
Four punches.
In case you didn't see it (since they're not telling us outright), here's the distribution on the higher-stakes punchboard:
2 holes contain $25,000
3 holes contain $10,000
15 holes contain $1,000
15 holes contain $500
15 holes contain $100
No Second Chances
The first hole Kevin punched was #15. When Kevin pulled his hand out, the slip started to come out. So he knows it says $1,000. He gives it back.
The second punch, in the "CORNER!" (#50, to be exact), yields $500. So he tosses that, too.
In hole #12 is $100, the lowest amount on the board.
Finally, in hole #31, Kevin is back to $1,000. Not bad, given the odds. But it's money that he didn't have before!
---> IUFB #3
A pearl and diamond neckalce from Michael C. Fina. It contains 52 pearls and 16 8-karat diamonds.
The ARP is $2,400. NYC policeman Christopher wins with a bid of $2,000. Travon foolishly overbids by $1.
---> PG #3
It's Race Game. The prices are higher than normal: $1700. $1894, $2456, and $3058.
The prizes are...
A pair of electric guitars from Yamaha plus an 8-inch speaker and bags
A "stylish" (blindingly brightly colored) dinette set from Carson's of High Point
2 mountain bikes from Trek
A new computer that isn't specifically mentioned by brand name (hint: annoying spokesperson)
Christopher's first try consists of simply putting the price tags down in order: $1700, $1894, $2456, $3058. 0 correct.
So he'll leave two alone, for a list of $1894, $1700, $2456, $3058. Well, now 1 is correct.
So he'll change two more (I am thoroughly confused). $1894, $2456, $1700, $3058. Hey, he's up to 2 correct! Hint: The computer ain't right.
As time runs out, he comes up with $1894, $2456, $3058, $1700 for his answer. Whoops, back down to 1 correct.
The correct prices were $1894, $3058, $1700, $2456. He;s going to have to learn how to play the guitar. But hey, he still wins a prize.
---> SCSD #1
Somehow, Christopher managed to be the top winner.
Catherine: 100! One thousand dollars!
Kevin: 60 + 85 = OVER
Christopher: 5 + 80 = 85
Catherine's bonus spin... zooms by and lands on 35.
---> IUFB #4
A Ducane gas grill that we just saw this morning, if I'm not mistaken.
The grill's ARP is $2,000. $1,399 is the winning bid for Salvador.
---> PG #4
The prize is a Mallard Lite 20-foot travel trailer from Fleetwood Enterprises worth $17,904.
The game is Grocery Game. Same $20-$21 limit, of course. The groceries are...
Hidden Valley Ranch
Ziks
French's Taste Toppers (snack size)
Liquid-Plumr pipe snake
Hershey's Syrup (non-sponsor)
Salvador will start with 5 Hidden Valley Ranch. Each costs $2.99. He's at $14.95.
Now he'll add 4 French's. Each one costs $1.59. Four total $6.36, for a total of $21.31. Over and another loss.
---> IUFB #5
A Panasonic 36-inch HDTV-compatible television (again?). And a Dish Network satellite receiver with 1 year of the Top 50 programming package.
The ARP of the package is $2,875. NYC policeman Karl wins with $2600.
---> PG #5
The prize is a new Cadillac DeVille!
And the game ISN'T 3 Strikes! The game is That's Too Much! This could be tough.
$23,460. Move on!
$25,981. Move on!
$27,995. Move on.
$31,256. He keeps going.
$35,002. Keeps going.
$37,113. "You're making it tough," notes Karl, but he moves on.
$40,251. Karl will quit right here. Bob doesn't needle him about yelling "That's Too Much!"
The ARP of the Cadillac DeVille is... $44,430! Karl should've gone one more, to $45,980.
We're 0 for 5!
---> IUFB #6
A collection of sporting equipment! Bats, balls, and gloves. Sleighs and toboggans. Bowling balls. Skis. You could probably make a round of Poker Game out of 'em.
ARP is $2,323. They go to L.A. firefighter Travon with a bid of $2,250.
---> PG #6
We're going to Barker's Bargain Bar.
The Sega Wild Riders motorcycle arcade game is priced at $1,995.
And a wine refrigerator is priced at $2,075.
Travon chooses the wine refrigerator.
ARP of the arcade game is $4,995, for a difference of $3,000. Uh-oh.
The ARP of the win refrigerator is $4,075, for a difference of only $2,000. No good.
Um, 0.25 out of 6 today? But it's a good show otherwise.
Contestants not appearing on stage receive Lasonic's home theater system and Panasonic's iPalm digital camera. Sonic sonic sonic.
---> SCSD #2
Salvador: 50 + 60 = OVER
Travon: 25 + 100 = OVER
Karl: 100! One thousand dollars!
At least the Big Wheel is paying out today!
Karl's bonus spin... also lands on 35.
---> Those fabulous Showcases
Karl is the top winner. Catherine is the runner-up.
Showcase #1 trains you to be a firefighter. First, get into shape with Keys Fitness treadmill, home gyme, and two exercise bikes.
Learn to get wet in a Beachcomber spa under a VixenHill gazebo made of red cedar.
Finally, ride around in a bright red Chevy Corvette! Rod has to take a breath while listing the options.
Karl passes to firefighter Catherine. She bids $53,000.
Showcase #2 looks at poolice officers around the world (lucked out on the distribution of these showcases!). The rangers are in Texas, which equals a 5-night stay courtesy of Southwest Airlines in Dallas.
The mounties are in Canada -- specifically, Whistler, British Columbia. It's a 6-night stay at ResortQuest Whistler ski resort.
The Bobbies are in London. That means a 7-night Trafalgar Taste of Britain tour.
And all police officers can use a fast set of wheels with a 2003 Ford SDT Mustang Cobra.
Karl bids $35,000.
---> I really hope it's not a Double Overbid!
Catherine bid $53,000. ARP is $59,664, for a difference of $6,664.
Karl bid $35,000. His ARP is $44,962, for a difference of $9,962. Catherine wins!
Catherine wins a total of $62,941 in prizes. Most of them are on the stage.
Before the credits, Bob appears in a taped message to announce that TPiR is donating $100,000 to charities selected by police and fire departments.
Despite the losses, it still was a good show.