FULL RECAP - TPiR MDS 04/30/2008

[JokerFan]

I noticed it too; I just thought it was part of Pathfinder.  I have no memory of seeing a playing of Add 'Em Up not on the Internet.

[ClockGameJohn]

My nitpicks were with the production this time. I sure wish I knew what they were using to edit the show these days. Whatever it is, it seemed to bog down when graphics were displayed, or they did the "curtain" wipe. ...

Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed this.  Anytime the electronic graphics were used for the $1,000,000 and the credits, the entire screen turned "digitized" and slowed down in a "pixelated" form.  Looked really crappy.  During the Showcase introduction with the graphic, the colors of the screen actually changed when the graphic was overlayed.  Keep an eye on the green border of the turntable and watch.

Other than that, a rather terrific show with a stellar game lineup.

[SteveGavazzi]

Yeah, that was pretty darn noticeable...but oddly enough, it's not present on Innertube.

[OCSO407]

Oh, good... I wasn't the only one that noticed all of the "digitized" fades and graphics... I agree, CGJohn and Chief-O, it looked terrible, even in HD...

Switcheroo as the MDG was a great choice... I will probably be corrected (and I thank those who do), but haven't there only been 3 perfect playing of Switcheroo in its lifetime?  The 1 in 120 odds were fine to me... better than Plinko or Crackers!!

And I got a good chuckle with the ATTACK HELICOPTERS!!! AAAH!! (I think they had to add another $1,200 for that feature...  )

Not too bad of a Spectacular... can't wait for this Wednesday... remember, THREE Drew sightings available... daytime, Spectacular and Ellen!!

[edmojautis]

MDS TIME!!!! The opening with our first three millionaires was a neat touch. Will we have a fourth up there?

Switcheroo: THE MDG!!!!!! Perfect. I've been expecting this. This fits just perfectly. You know, I also thought this was the winning MDG a couple weeks ago. If only it happened on this show. 3 would've not been my guess for the car.

Range: Very well played.

Pathfinder: WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! James took this one to amazement. That's the way it should be done. If only that was the MDG. Maybe another time. GREAT JOB!!!!

TTM: I actually went along with Brenda.  It just wasn't meant to be.

Grand: I would tell you what i would've went with, but I better not.  Another cool $20K win!!!

BBB: Good win.

Showcases: If this was a showcase from the 1986 specials, That boat showcase would be around Brenda's bid. It gave Denise the advantage and the victory with a cool Ford Shelby Convertible to boot.

No Million won, but still a wonderful show.

A 8.50-star show.

[whinbaby]

Price in Primetime Game #41

Showcase #1
Remote Control Helicopters - $498
Apple Computer - $3,679
Nintendo DS/Wii Systems - $745
Plasma TV - $5,999
Ski Boat - $78,999

Showcase #2
Combination Range - $6,595
Trip to Colorado Springs - $7,488
Baby Grand Piano - $12,495
Ford Mustang Shelby - $45,540

Your Modeling Scorecard for the night of May 21, 2008 - Drew Carey Set 2, Game 4
First place:  Phire Dawson
Total:  $163,033
What the contestants won:  $55,734, 5
What the contestants lost:  $107,299, 2

Second place:  Amber Lancaster
Total:  $134,363
What the contestants won:  $55,364, 5
What the contestants lost:  $78,999, 1

Third place:  Brandi Sherwood
Total:  $80,505
What the contestants won:  $11,590, 2
What the contestants lost:  $68,915, 5

Fourth place:  Gabrielle Tuite
Total:  $80,050
What the contestants won:  $48,071, 4
What the contestants lost:  $31,979, 2

Fifth place:  Rachel Reynolds
Total:  $74,774
What the contestants won:  $68,775, 4
What the contestants lost:  $5,999, 1

Sixth place:  Lanisha Cole
Total:  $48,673
What the contestants won:  $42,674, 3
What the contestants lost:  $5,999, 1

Seventh place:  Tamiko Nash
Total:  $46,207
What the contestants won:  $17,409, 2
What the contestants lost:  $28,798, 2

*Yes, I saw Barker's Bargain Bar, and Rachel's and Gabrielle's gowns are both the same shade of red, but Gabrielle's is more sparkly.  This is why the name "Gabrielle Tuite" is displayed in two different colors.

Your 29 prizes total $326,760.

[therealcu2010]

OPEN: I thought that the cold open with the million dollar winners was a nice touch.  Didn't care for the rest of it, though...I didn't care for Drew's entrance too much.

SWITCHEROO: I liked this as a MDG...but I wish it wouldn't have been first.  I didn't like the new $1M graphic and cue too much, though.

RANGEY: Good win.  I also would have won.

PATHY: Switcheroo and Pathy in the same half? Excellent playing of the game.  If only this had been the MDG... 

SD1: I MUST DIG!!! I didn't care for the blown-up money graphic...

TTM: THAT'S WAY TOO MUCH! I would have won.

GRANDY: Fairly easy pickings.

BBB: I was surprised to see this on an MDS. Good win.

SD2: I MUST DIG...AGAIN!

SCs: Down to $500 for the $1M/DSW range? While I don't care for it, I can say that it was due...I was way under on both of them.

OVERALL: 4/5.  A very good show, with a good MDG.  Some of the graphical elements killed the rating, though.

[RACEFAN2417]

NOW THIS WAS A GREAT SHOW!!!

Switcheroo: Although it was lost, it wasn't a total loss. she got 2 small prizes out of it
Range Game: GREAT WIN!!
Pathfinder: FANTASTIC, PERFECT WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's Too Much: She WENT TOO FAR! I would've stopped at $29,921.
Grand Game: AMAZING WIN!!!I would've picked the pasta sauce, CLR, and granola bars, then pondered............. and I would say to drew "i have no idea. i don't know what Campho-Phenique is". I will walk away.
BBB: I knew it had to be the clock!
SC1: BRENDA, WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU BID $28,950???!!! IT'S A NIGHTTIME SHOW!!! whereas...............
SC2: Denise was on the road to victory!! 

Overall: 9.8/10