FULL RECAP - TPiR 10/03/2008

[Joe_Capitano]

Production #4455K - Taped Aug. 4, 2008 Drew: stage entrance First Four lineup: right to left   Handoff: Tamiko Models of the Day: Tamiko Nash, Rachel Reynolds and Brandi Sherwood Wearing: Boston Proper 1   JBL Home Theater System (B) SHEILA 1000 FLORENCE 650 RYAN 850 SHARON *1001 ($1597) Sharon plays 5-number PUSHOVER for a Ford Focus S (Std., AT, Stereo, SpdCtl, Mats)(R) Setup: 2 1 6 1 7 5 8 9 0 Pick: 2[1 6 1 7 5] Price: $16,175   WIN! 2   3-Story Doll House (B&R) +Sheila *625 +Florence 1 +Ryan 420 RENEE 500 ($658) STUPID BID Sheila plays HOLE IN ONE (...or two) for a Dodge Avenger SXT (Std., Sport, Mats, Moulding, Stereo)(T)($20,635) (2) (Hidden Valley) Rach Dressing $2.99 (6) (Pure Silk) Shave Cream 1.79 (3) (Gold Bond) Ultimate Healing (4) (Purina Cat Chow)(bag) (5) (Glad Forceflex) Trash Bags (1) (Oxi Clean) Stain Remover Drew's Inspiration Putt: perfect Sheilia's Putt(s) from Line 1: badly pushed left, twice.   LOSS 3   Diamond Tennis Bracelet (T-in the Row) CHARLENE 1000 +Florence 2500 +Ryan *1500 Renee 2501 ($2306) Ryan plays DANGER PRICE (Target: $512) (1) zappos.com Running Shoes (8 pr)(B) $ 852 (4) Replogle Statesman Illuminated Globe 2800 (3) Wilton Armetale Gourmet Cookware 512 (2) Little Miss Liberty Cameo Dome Crib 2369 SHOWDOWN #1 $ 658 Sheila 100 1.00 *$1000*   Puny Bonus Spin    Through to SC Round 2,306 Ryan   15 + 25 .40 17,772 Sharon   10 + 30 .40 BREAKER! BREAKER! In a fit of just plain crazy timing (but, how could they have known), CBS cuts in before the bonus spin ends to report on the Economic Bailout Package vote in your House. But I managed to divine the result. She wasted THE Spin. In the West, Price resumes just as the fourth One-Bid begins... 4   Ashley Casa Molina Bookcase (B) Charlene **1100** +Florence 1 RAUL 750 Renee 1150 ($1100) Charlene pockets the $500 wad and plays SQUEEZE PLAY for an American 14.6 Day Sailer (R&T) Setup: 7 8 5 9 6 Pick: $ 7 8 5 6 Price: $ 7 5 9 6   LOSS 5   carolinachair.com Brooks Sofa (R-aboard "Chugs") CHRISTY 750 +Florence 751 Raul 675 Renee *752 ($1605) Renee plays COVER UP for a Ford Fusion S (Std., AT, Mats)(B) Setup    2 1st Try [1][9][8] 5 [0] 8 4 2nd Try [1][9][8] 2 [0]   LOSS   ($19,810) 1 4 1 3 8 2 0 3 9 0 5 8   1 6 9 1 7 $2 1 4 6 5 Florence is stuck in the Row, and Mimi is looking right at her like a hawk. Is the "First Four" Breakfast Club about to swallow up another laggard? 6   LandRider His/Hers Bicycles (B) Christy 850 +Florence 950 Raul **1200** KAREN 1050 ($1200) Florence heads off to the clubhouse while Raul snatches up another $500 wad and plays 1 RIGHT PRICE Howard Miller Trieste Floor CLock (B) $5999 $5000 LOSS (Sony) 70" Projection HDTV (R) $5999 SHOWDOWN #2 $ 1,600 Charlene 40 + 75 OV (Faller 1st Spin) 1,605 Renee 70 stay .70 1,700 Raul 90 stay .90 Through to Showcase Round SHOWCASE ROUND Raul has the honor. SC1-Raul PRIZES RICH SCROUNGED UP (with Fieldsy on camera) $1000 (B) Trip to Tokyo (6n)(T) Hi Lo Towlite Telescoping Travel Trailer (R) BID $24,500 PRICE 33,288 DIFF –8,788 TOTAL $34,988 SC2-Sheila Stamina Aero Pilates Machine (R) Trip to Monte Carlo (via Nice; 6n)(B) Ford Escape Hybrid (Std., GPS)(B) BID $29,500 PRICE 41,376 DIFF –11,876 Today's Pricing Games: 1 for 6 Total Winnings: $58,929 THIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL GOLDEN-ROAD.net SHOW RECAP. REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED WITHOUT AUTHOR PERMISSION.

[pricefan18]

As far as the Bonus Spin, not so sure it was exactly puny. She actually came pretty close to winning $10k on it so.

That first showcase was certainly interesting, that's Rich's first on camera time in a while sans the credits is it not?

Not sure I really liked the line at the end of the 2nd showcase, was funny, but don't know if it fit well.

That globe really fooled me in Danger Price, thought that would be the DP.

What an expensive clock in One Right Price too.

Squeezy was hard today, tough price.

[Joe_Capitano]

If your bonus spin doesn't make it back to the 5-spot, it's a Puny Bonus Spin. Period.

[compdude512]

Did anyone understand what the hell that first Showcase was?  I was paying close attention to EVERYTHING that it seemed Rich and Drew were rambling on about, yet I still did not get what was going on.  The Showcase copy writing has gone to hell this season.  By the way, who's writing that now?  Whoever it is, tell them to pack their bags, get on the next flight home, and stay away from the BBS.  My brother, with his kindergarten-level writing skills, could do a better job!

I made it home from school late, so I only got to see the second half of the show.  For someone who looked like she would be of the age to know how to play Squeeze Play, Charlene appeared clueless.  I knew immediately removing the 9 was wrong.

Tough loss on Cover Up.  I said $19,840, so I would have lost as well.

I believe Double Prices was set up to be won.  There is no way that clock could have been $5,999!  I was screaming "TV" the whole time.  I cannot believe Raul lost that one!  It's amazing to think, though, of where he would have put a 70" TV in his house.  I don't even have a space in my house that's 70" long! 

Tyler

[AndyL]

A pretty disappointing show win/loss wise complete with that bonus spin falling short, until.....

Rich gets to announce AND act in one of THE best Showcases I've seen in a lonnnnnnngggggg time.  I swear I could hear our Fieldsy screaming with glee from my apartment.  Let's see more Showcases like this!

[howierules86]

When was the last time two car games were played in the same half (not counting primetime specials, season premieres, or milestone episodes)?

[rodroddyfan]

I knew richs on camera showcase skit was going to air soon, but I thought it wasn't going to happen til monday based on the spoilers season 37 thread.  Oh well, it is great to see rich camera time while doing the showcases.   The room practically exploded when rich was shown.  I just said well well well thinking it wasnt going to air til monday.  Heres to many more shows with rich on camera.

[rodroddyfan]

A pretty disappointing show win/loss wise complete with that bonus spin falling short, until.....

Rich gets to announce AND act in one of THE best Showcases I've seen in a lonnnnnnngggggg time.  I swear I could hear our Fieldsy screaming with glee from my apartment.  Let's see more Showcases like this!

Actually andy, I doubt if steph would scream because her mom would tell her to be quiet and act her age.  But I know she will love it though.

[pricefan18]

Did anyone understand what the hell that first Showcase was?  I was paying close attention to EVERYTHING that it seemed Rich and Drew were rambling on about, yet I still did not get what was going on. ...

The basic idea was that there was nothing to offer, Drew objected, and some stuff beyond cash were then offered. BTW Drew is writing the showcases now.

[Flerbert419]

BTW Drew is writing the showcases now.

I wouldn't be surprised if Drew wrote this showcase, but I haven't read anything from TPTB to indicate that this was one that he wrote.

[Todd]

Today's showcase was THE best one in a long time. I loved it.

We had a wheelie today!

Why weren't the lights on the wheel working today?

[Wayoshi]

If your bonus spin doesn't make it back to the 5-spot, it's a Puny Bonus Spin. Period.

But she also had a puny first spin; it was her spin pattern - naturally weak, nearly perfect. You should have seen the bonus spin, it was right on the line between 90 and 5. Technically puny I guess, but it was an exciting moment.

Meanwhile...man, so many missed opportunities after a surprising Pushy-car-leadoff! Tough GPs on Holey, first time someone's thought a crib was cheap in awhile, tough on Squeezy yes, but -96 looked better than -56 at least, Gavazzi showing again, and the non-knowledge that a TV likes -95 and -99. Then the SCs...such a mixed bag. SC1 COULD have been the best theme of the year so far, making the most out of disjointed prizes, but it was very awkward and then no classic phrase at the end of it, then SC2 was back to discontinuing the theme on the 2nd prize.

B-

[mikebev25]

Pushy: For a car? But 16,175 was really the only one that made any sense.
Hole in One: Not the easiest set-up with the products, but her putting was quite poor.
Danger: I was thinking the cookware all along. But those are prizes I really haven't seen on the show very often.
Squeezy: I would've had it.
Cover Up: Tough. I would've had 4 right on the first try too, but I wasn't thinking 1 for the other number.
1RP: Impressed by the quality of the prizes. The TV looked pretty obvious though.

Yuck. Another 1-win show. After Pushy I thought our luck may change, but not so.

Too bad I couldn't see the showcases; they sounded really great. I guess I'll have to hit up Innertube later.

[Briguy]

Actually, I thought the worst showcase themes came during the latter Rod Roddy era. At least they were better during Season 36 ... haven't seen too many from Season 37, so I can't really comment on that. The best showcases, hands down, came during the Johnny Olson era.

Brian

[therealcu2010]

Pretty decent show, despite the fact that there wasn't a lot of winning. Seeing Rich in SC1 was quite awesome, and his banter with Drew was quite funny.  I wouldn't mind seeing a few more Showcases like that, so long as they aren't overdone. I still don't care for the "recap of prizes" at the end of the Showcases, though.

OVERALL: 3.5/5.