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Barker Era / Recap for December 8, 1980 (3901D)
« Last post by mechamind on Yesterday at 05:20:14 PM »Episode Number: 3901D (12/08/1980)
Airdate: December 8, 1980
Barker's Beauties: Janice, Dian, Holly
Here it comes! Televisions most exciting hour of fantastic prizes! The fabulous, 60-minute Price Is Right!
HOUR POWER!
First Four: Left-to-right
Microphone Handoff: Janice
1st IUFB - A new pair of rockers: The Brumby Rocker 1875 rockers that combine quality, graceful charm, and superb comfort, handcrafted exclusively at The Rocker Shop of Marietta, Georgia (Dian and Holly)
Actual Retail Price: $550!
Susanne is visiting from Montrιal. Instead of kissing Bob, she doesn't something different and gives him a big hug.
Susanne is playing Double Prices for a new brass bed: Sunshine Brass Bed, Inc. king-size bed of solid brass tubing, a contemporary rendering of an old Spanish design; plus a Serta Perfect Sleeper Signature 1 mattress with exclusive foundation, comfort with firm, deep support, perfect sleeper (Janice).
$1236
$1485
Susanne picks $1485. Reveal the price!
$1485
$1485
Susanne wins the bed!
2nd IUFB - A 1-ounce bar of gold: Credit Suisse 1-ounce fine gold bar certified to be 999.9 fine, the retail value determined at the close of business on the day of taping (Janice)
Actual Retail Price: $666!
Mariane is playing Hole in One for a new van: Chevrolet Camp Van Trans 4 with standard equipment, plus power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, (?) gas tank, cruise control, power window, heavy-duty shocks, and California emission, a prize worth $14,132 (Dian).
The grocery products are:
1. Step Saver cleaner with Ammonia and Wax
2. Sue Bee pure honey
3. Bag of Super Pop popcorn
4. Texsun pure unsweetened pink grapefruit juice
5. Triaminicin Tablets (12 count)
6. Love Snacks Raisin-Nut Mix
Mariane's first pick is the popcorn.
Mariane's second pick is the juice. The audience instantly groans.
Mariane's third pick is the snacks.
Mariane's fourth pick is the cleaner.
Mariane's fifth pick is the honey.
Mariane's final pick is the medicine.
Janice will reveal the prices, and Holly will grab the clubs.
Mariane will putt from the second line.
Bob gives an inspiration putt... straight into the hole!
Mariane putts... and it ends up to the right with a weak rebound.
That juice is going to haunt her. Mariane will be back for the Showcase Showdown after another game.
The next calldown, Celeste, is a student at San Diego State. Bob asks what Eugene does...and he's a jailer, specifically for the city of L.A.. Bob asks him to turn around and see if he knows anyone in the audience.
3rd IUFB - A new refrigerator/freezer: Amana Model VC20 with refrigerator at convenient countertop height, and freezer on the bottom because it's used less; other features include "store more" doors and 3-position energy-saver control (Holly on the Train, Janice with the prize)
Actual Retail Price: $920!
Lorelie is playing 1 Right Price for a reproduction of a Tin Lizzy and a leaded glass secretary:
1: Scaled-down version of the 1911 Ford G11, comes with spare tire, engine cover, windshield, and 3.5 HP gasoline engine (Dian)
2: Unique 2-door secretary made of solid oak and leaded glass with 4 doors for storage (Holly)
The "right price" is $1895 (Janice).
Lorelie picks the mini car. Reveal the prices!
Lorelie wins both prizes!
Some members of the audience will receive a La-Z-Boy ottoman.
1st Showcase Showdown:
4th IUFB - A new Franklin fireplace: Atlanta early American style Franklin fireplace with energy-saving glass doors, made of solid cast iron (Holly on the Turntable)
*CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG*
Everyone's gathered around to find out who bid perfectly, and the reward for the bid is a $100 bonus!
Actual Retail Price: $400!
Lourae is playing Take Two for a dinette set, a set of golf clubs and bag, a washer/dryer, and a color TV with remote control:
1. Stoneville Furniture Co. dining set featuring glass tabletop, polished chrome, handsomely designed chairs that wrap around back, and sturdy fabric upholstery (Janice)
2. Panasonic 19-inch color television featuring the latest engineering advances for lifelike color and dependable viewing (Dian)
3. Pinseeker Golf set of custom-made irons, woods, and bag, investment cast in the finest stainless steel for greater distance, accuracy, playability, and quality (Janice)
4. Speed Queen washer with stainless steel wash pads, pushes more clothes through the water and pulls more water through the clothes; plus matching glass or electric dryer (Dian)
Lourae picks the washer/dryer and the color TV.
Lourae switches the color TV with the golf clubs.
MRRRRRRRP! So close, and yet so far.
Lourae will be back for the Showcase Showdown in the second half of the show.
Our jailer Eugene has been stuck in the Row since the show began. His only excuse was "Bob, my only excuse is I was up all night." Not because he's a jailer, but because he became a father last night. It's his second daughter.
5th IUFB - A new collection of lamps: Quoizel Lighting Thomas Jefferson collection of lamps, weathered bronze fixtures with handblown opal glass, an authentic colonial design in the rich tradition of American craftsmen (Janice)
Actual Retail Price: $505!
Celeste (who hugs Bob like Susanne), is playing Bonus Game for a trip to Holland: Fly with a guest round-trip air coach from L.A. to the Netherlands for a 6-night stay at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel in the heart of the city, all the convenience of a modern hotel with Old Amsterdam charm (Holly); plus a DuPont Cordura airway 4-piece luggage set constructed with a plywood frame for extra strength, a strong lightweight fabric that's water-resistant (Janice); a bonus worth $3,767.
Celeste can win spots on the Bonus Game board by pricing these small items:
1. 6 pairs of Mother Goose shoes, earning awards for design, a great value for wear and comfort
SHOES
$110
Celeste thinks the price is LOWER.
$90
HIGHER
Correct! If spot 1 has the BONUS, she wins!
2. Edison Comfort Sensor Heater featuring thermostatically controlled and fan-forced air circulation to keep your whole room warm without worry
HEATER
$50
Celeste thinks the price is HIGHER.
$63
HIGHER
Correct! If spot 2 has the BONUS, she wins!
3. Spartus Trenton clock with rich wood tone case highlighted by gleaming brass tone handle, precision quartz movement
CLOCK
$45
Celeste thinks the price is HIGHER.
$30
LOWER
Wrong! Now, she wishes she could turn back the clock.
4. Bissell New Broom that picks up dirt and litter, nails, and crayons, on carpets and bare floors, corner brushes cleaned, and baseboard
SWEEPER
$18
Celeste thinks the price is HIGHER.
$27
HIGHER
Correct! If spot 4 has the BONUS, she wins!
Light up the BONUS!
Celeste wins the trip!
6th IUFB - A new rolling bar cart: Karmel Plastics sturdy bar cart to serve cocktails, buffet, or roll your TV or stereo, made of clear acrolite metal trim (Holly)
*CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG*
One more perfect bid today, and Eugene's last chance to break free! It's also his chance for a $100 bonus!
Actual Retail Price: $400!
Eugene is playing Card Game for a new car: Chevrolet Chevette compact, equipped with standard features (Janice).
Eugene draws a card from the range deck, and must be within $800 of the price without going over.
Eugene draws a 6 of Clubs for $600.
$600
R$800
Eugene draws a King of Clubs for $1000.
$1600
R$800
Eugene draws a Jack of Hearts for $1000.
$2600
R$800
Eugene draws a 7 of Spades for $700.
$3300
R$800
Eugene draws a 7 of Diamonds for $700.
$4000
R$800
Eugene draws a Queen of Diamonds for $1000.
$5000
R$800
Eugene stops. The actual retail price is... $4,715.
OVER
R$800
MRRRRRRRP! He would've won had he stayed on the draw before.
Eugene will be back for the Showcase Showdown after the break.
Contestants not appearing onstage will receive The Green Machine Electric String Trimmer, Abitibi panelling, and a Totes automatic compact umbrella.
We learn that Lourae and Eugene are tied for total winnings, so they flipped a coin. Eugene won, so he will spin after Lourae.
2nd Showcase Showdown:
Lorelie is the top winner, and Lourae is the Runner-Up!
SHOWCASE 1: Every Room In The House!
1. Modular sofa (Janice): Sherwood Corporation Stacks seating group, the ultimate in flexible seating and lounging; you can change the arrangement to suit any mood
2. Projection TV (Holly): Muntz original self-contained 50-inch projection TV in a wood-grain cabinet
3. Microwave range (Dian): Roper combination microwave/electronic range that lets you do normal oven cooking, strictly microwave, or a combination of both for fast, flavorful meals
4. Rolltop desk and chair (Holly): Jasper Cabinet Company sturdy rolltop desk and matching swivel chair, both handcrafted of solid oak throughout
Lorelie passes the Showcase.
Lourae Bids: $5,000.
SHOWCASE 2: We salute that great entertainer Count Basie!
1. To really appreciate the King of Jazz, you'll definitely need our first prize...a collection of albums and a new stereo system! (Janice on the Turntable)
- Music by The Count from Pablo Records, a collection of 12 albums; plus a Sony complete fully remote-controlled Hi-Fi stereo sound system, turntable, amplifier, tuner, speakers, cassette deck, and remote system, all housed in its own component rack
2. Right now, you're listening to the Count's rendition of The One O'Clock Jump, and if you truly want to be jumpin' around 1:00, you'll be able to keep track of time with a new grandfather clock! (Dian)
- Pearl Grandfather Clock featuring melodious Westminster chimes and precision German movement in a hand-finished hardwood cabinet
3. The next song is Count Basie's Every Tub, and you'll feel right at home listening to it in your new tub, a hot tub! (Holly)
- Hot tub made of kiln dried redwood and complete filter, heater, pump, air bubbler, everything necessary to make the hot tub, 670 gallons of pure, bubbling pleasure
4. Then we have one of the Count's hottest numbers, Jumpin' At The Woodside, and we feel it's only fair that you should jump to the great tune of the city dedicated to jazz, and that's New Orleans! (Janice)
- Fly with a guest round-trip air coach from L.A. to New Orleans for a 6-night stay at the hotels in the South and the historic French Quarter, 4 outstanding restaurants and Southern hospitality
5. The Count is known the world over as one of the finest practitioner's of jazz, and when the great man gives a concert, he starts his performance seated behind a new piano! (Dian)
- Cable baby grand piano with elegant walnut styling and quality tone, a truly fine piano
Lorelie Bids: $8,200.
Showcase bids:
ARP of Lorelie's Showcase: $13,440, for a difference of $5,240.
ARP of Lourae's Showcase: $5,443, for a difference of $443.
Difference of:
Lourae wins $6,943 in prizes!
Airdate: December 8, 1980
Barker's Beauties: Janice, Dian, Holly
Here it comes! Televisions most exciting hour of fantastic prizes! The fabulous, 60-minute Price Is Right!
HOUR POWER!
First Four: Left-to-right
Microphone Handoff: Janice
1st IUFB - A new pair of rockers: The Brumby Rocker 1875 rockers that combine quality, graceful charm, and superb comfort, handcrafted exclusively at The Rocker Shop of Marietta, Georgia (Dian and Holly)
| | LORELIE | | | EUGENE | | | MARIANE | | | SUSANNE | | |
| | $350 | | | $390 | | | $450 | | | $456 | | |
Actual Retail Price: $550!
Susanne is visiting from Montrιal. Instead of kissing Bob, she doesn't something different and gives him a big hug.
Susanne is playing Double Prices for a new brass bed: Sunshine Brass Bed, Inc. king-size bed of solid brass tubing, a contemporary rendering of an old Spanish design; plus a Serta Perfect Sleeper Signature 1 mattress with exclusive foundation, comfort with firm, deep support, perfect sleeper (Janice).
$1236
$1485
Susanne picks $1485. Reveal the price!
$1485
$1485
Susanne wins the bed!
2nd IUFB - A 1-ounce bar of gold: Credit Suisse 1-ounce fine gold bar certified to be 999.9 fine, the retail value determined at the close of business on the day of taping (Janice)
| | Lorelie | | | Eugene | | | Mariane | | | RUBY | | |
| | $1000 | | | $425 | | | $550 | | | $700 | | |
Actual Retail Price: $666!
Mariane is playing Hole in One for a new van: Chevrolet Camp Van Trans 4 with standard equipment, plus power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, (?) gas tank, cruise control, power window, heavy-duty shocks, and California emission, a prize worth $14,132 (Dian).
The grocery products are:
1. Step Saver cleaner with Ammonia and Wax
2. Sue Bee pure honey
3. Bag of Super Pop popcorn
4. Texsun pure unsweetened pink grapefruit juice
5. Triaminicin Tablets (12 count)
6. Love Snacks Raisin-Nut Mix
| | CLEANER | | | HONEY | | | POPCORN | | | JUICE | | | MEDICINE | | | SNACKS | | |
Mariane's first pick is the popcorn.
Mariane's second pick is the juice. The audience instantly groans.
Mariane's third pick is the snacks.
Mariane's fourth pick is the cleaner.
Mariane's fifth pick is the honey.
Mariane's final pick is the medicine.
| | POPCORN | | | JUICE | | | SNACKS | | | CLEANER | | | HONEY | | | MEDICINE | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Janice will reveal the prices, and Holly will grab the clubs.
| | POPCORN | | | JUICE | | | SNACKS | | | CLEANER | | | HONEY | | | MEDICINE | | |
| | 45’ | | | $2.08 | | | 75’ | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mariane will putt from the second line.
Bob gives an inspiration putt... straight into the hole!
Mariane putts... and it ends up to the right with a weak rebound.
That juice is going to haunt her. Mariane will be back for the Showcase Showdown after another game.
The next calldown, Celeste, is a student at San Diego State. Bob asks what Eugene does...and he's a jailer, specifically for the city of L.A.. Bob asks him to turn around and see if he knows anyone in the audience.
3rd IUFB - A new refrigerator/freezer: Amana Model VC20 with refrigerator at convenient countertop height, and freezer on the bottom because it's used less; other features include "store more" doors and 3-position energy-saver control (Holly on the Train, Janice with the prize)
| | Lorelie | | | Eugene | | | CELESTE | | | Ruby | | |
| | $850 | | | $625 | | | $550 | | | $600 | | |
Actual Retail Price: $920!
Lorelie is playing 1 Right Price for a reproduction of a Tin Lizzy and a leaded glass secretary:
1: Scaled-down version of the 1911 Ford G11, comes with spare tire, engine cover, windshield, and 3.5 HP gasoline engine (Dian)
2: Unique 2-door secretary made of solid oak and leaded glass with 4 doors for storage (Holly)
Mini Car | | Cabinet |
| | | |
The "right price" is $1895 (Janice).
Lorelie picks the mini car. Reveal the prices!
Mini Car | | Secretary |
$1895 | | | $1195 |
$1895 | | | |
Lorelie wins both prizes!
Some members of the audience will receive a La-Z-Boy ottoman.
1st Showcase Showdown:
| | CONTESTANT | | | SPIN 1 | | | SPIN 2 | | | TOTAL | | | RESULT | | |
| | Mariane | | | .20 | | | .45 | | | .65 | | | | | |
| | Susanne | | | .30 | | | .10 | | | .40 | | | | | |
| | Lorelie | | | 1.00 | | | | | | 1.00 | | | $1,000! | | |
| | BONUS SPIN | | | SPIN | | | RESULT | | |
| | Lorelie | | | .85 | | | SHOWCASE | | |
4th IUFB - A new Franklin fireplace: Atlanta early American style Franklin fireplace with energy-saving glass doors, made of solid cast iron (Holly on the Turntable)
| | LOURAE | | | Eugene | | | Celeste | | | Ruby | | |
| | $400 | | | $425 | | | $430 | | | $525 | | |
*CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG*
Everyone's gathered around to find out who bid perfectly, and the reward for the bid is a $100 bonus!
Actual Retail Price: $400!
Lourae is playing Take Two for a dinette set, a set of golf clubs and bag, a washer/dryer, and a color TV with remote control:
1. Stoneville Furniture Co. dining set featuring glass tabletop, polished chrome, handsomely designed chairs that wrap around back, and sturdy fabric upholstery (Janice)
2. Panasonic 19-inch color television featuring the latest engineering advances for lifelike color and dependable viewing (Dian)
3. Pinseeker Golf set of custom-made irons, woods, and bag, investment cast in the finest stainless steel for greater distance, accuracy, playability, and quality (Janice)
4. Speed Queen washer with stainless steel wash pads, pushes more clothes through the water and pulls more water through the clothes; plus matching glass or electric dryer (Dian)
TAKE TWO $1287 |
DINETTE GOLF GLUBS WASHER/DRYER COLOR TV | $ $ $ $ | |
Lourae picks the washer/dryer and the color TV.
TAKE TWO $1287 1510 |
DINETTE GOLF GLUBS WASHER/DRYER COLOR TV | $ $ $ $ | 920 590 |
Lourae switches the color TV with the golf clubs.
TAKE TWO $1287 1767 |
DINETTE GOLF GLUBS WASHER/DRYER COLOR TV | $ $ $ $ | 847 590 |
MRRRRRRRP! So close, and yet so far.
TAKE TWO $1287 1287 |
DINETTE GOLF GLUBS WASHER/DRYER COLOR TV | $ $ $ $ | 440 847 |
Lourae will be back for the Showcase Showdown in the second half of the show.
Our jailer Eugene has been stuck in the Row since the show began. His only excuse was "Bob, my only excuse is I was up all night." Not because he's a jailer, but because he became a father last night. It's his second daughter.
5th IUFB - A new collection of lamps: Quoizel Lighting Thomas Jefferson collection of lamps, weathered bronze fixtures with handblown opal glass, an authentic colonial design in the rich tradition of American craftsmen (Janice)
| | ELIZABETH | | | Eugene | | | Celeste | | | Ruby | | |
| | $295 | | | $375 | | | $415 | | | $350 | | |
Actual Retail Price: $505!
Celeste (who hugs Bob like Susanne), is playing Bonus Game for a trip to Holland: Fly with a guest round-trip air coach from L.A. to the Netherlands for a 6-night stay at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel in the heart of the city, all the convenience of a modern hotel with Old Amsterdam charm (Holly); plus a DuPont Cordura airway 4-piece luggage set constructed with a plywood frame for extra strength, a strong lightweight fabric that's water-resistant (Janice); a bonus worth $3,767.
| | | | | | |
Celeste can win spots on the Bonus Game board by pricing these small items:
1. 6 pairs of Mother Goose shoes, earning awards for design, a great value for wear and comfort
SHOES
$110
Celeste thinks the price is LOWER.
$90
HIGHER
Correct! If spot 1 has the BONUS, she wins!
2. Edison Comfort Sensor Heater featuring thermostatically controlled and fan-forced air circulation to keep your whole room warm without worry
HEATER
$50
Celeste thinks the price is HIGHER.
$63
HIGHER
Correct! If spot 2 has the BONUS, she wins!
3. Spartus Trenton clock with rich wood tone case highlighted by gleaming brass tone handle, precision quartz movement
CLOCK
$45
Celeste thinks the price is HIGHER.
$30
LOWER
Wrong! Now, she wishes she could turn back the clock.
4. Bissell New Broom that picks up dirt and litter, nails, and crayons, on carpets and bare floors, corner brushes cleaned, and baseboard
SWEEPER
$18
Celeste thinks the price is HIGHER.
$27
HIGHER
Correct! If spot 4 has the BONUS, she wins!
Light up the BONUS!
$90 $63 $27 | | | | | | NO BONUS NO NO |
Celeste wins the trip!
6th IUFB - A new rolling bar cart: Karmel Plastics sturdy bar cart to serve cocktails, buffet, or roll your TV or stereo, made of clear acrolite metal trim (Holly)
| | Elizabeth | | | Eugene | | | MARY | | | Ruby | | |
| | $275 | | | $400 | | | $325 | | | $300 | | |
*CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG*
One more perfect bid today, and Eugene's last chance to break free! It's also his chance for a $100 bonus!
Actual Retail Price: $400!
Eugene is playing Card Game for a new car: Chevrolet Chevette compact, equipped with standard features (Janice).
Eugene draws a card from the range deck, and must be within $800 of the price without going over.
Eugene draws a 6 of Clubs for $600.
$600
R$800
Eugene draws a King of Clubs for $1000.
$1600
R$800
Eugene draws a Jack of Hearts for $1000.
$2600
R$800
Eugene draws a 7 of Spades for $700.
$3300
R$800
Eugene draws a 7 of Diamonds for $700.
$4000
R$800
Eugene draws a Queen of Diamonds for $1000.
$5000
R$800
Eugene stops. The actual retail price is... $4,715.
OVER
R$800
MRRRRRRRP! He would've won had he stayed on the draw before.
Eugene will be back for the Showcase Showdown after the break.
Contestants not appearing onstage will receive The Green Machine Electric String Trimmer, Abitibi panelling, and a Totes automatic compact umbrella.
We learn that Lourae and Eugene are tied for total winnings, so they flipped a coin. Eugene won, so he will spin after Lourae.
2nd Showcase Showdown:
| | CONTESTANT | | | SPIN 1 | | | SPIN 2 | | | TOTAL | | | RESULT | | |
| | Lourae | | | .20 | | | .80 | | | 1.00 | | | $1,000! | | |
| | Eugene | | | .10 | | | .45 | | | .55 | | | | | |
| | Celeste | | | .45 | | | .35 | | | .80 | | | | |
| | BONUS SPIN | | | SPIN | | | RESULT | | |
| | Lourae | | | .85 | | | SHOWCASE | | |
Lorelie is the top winner, and Lourae is the Runner-Up!
SHOWCASE 1: Every Room In The House!
1. Modular sofa (Janice): Sherwood Corporation Stacks seating group, the ultimate in flexible seating and lounging; you can change the arrangement to suit any mood
2. Projection TV (Holly): Muntz original self-contained 50-inch projection TV in a wood-grain cabinet
3. Microwave range (Dian): Roper combination microwave/electronic range that lets you do normal oven cooking, strictly microwave, or a combination of both for fast, flavorful meals
4. Rolltop desk and chair (Holly): Jasper Cabinet Company sturdy rolltop desk and matching swivel chair, both handcrafted of solid oak throughout
Lorelie passes the Showcase.
Lourae Bids: $5,000.
SHOWCASE 2: We salute that great entertainer Count Basie!
1. To really appreciate the King of Jazz, you'll definitely need our first prize...a collection of albums and a new stereo system! (Janice on the Turntable)
- Music by The Count from Pablo Records, a collection of 12 albums; plus a Sony complete fully remote-controlled Hi-Fi stereo sound system, turntable, amplifier, tuner, speakers, cassette deck, and remote system, all housed in its own component rack
2. Right now, you're listening to the Count's rendition of The One O'Clock Jump, and if you truly want to be jumpin' around 1:00, you'll be able to keep track of time with a new grandfather clock! (Dian)
- Pearl Grandfather Clock featuring melodious Westminster chimes and precision German movement in a hand-finished hardwood cabinet
3. The next song is Count Basie's Every Tub, and you'll feel right at home listening to it in your new tub, a hot tub! (Holly)
- Hot tub made of kiln dried redwood and complete filter, heater, pump, air bubbler, everything necessary to make the hot tub, 670 gallons of pure, bubbling pleasure
4. Then we have one of the Count's hottest numbers, Jumpin' At The Woodside, and we feel it's only fair that you should jump to the great tune of the city dedicated to jazz, and that's New Orleans! (Janice)
- Fly with a guest round-trip air coach from L.A. to New Orleans for a 6-night stay at the hotels in the South and the historic French Quarter, 4 outstanding restaurants and Southern hospitality
5. The Count is known the world over as one of the finest practitioner's of jazz, and when the great man gives a concert, he starts his performance seated behind a new piano! (Dian)
- Cable baby grand piano with elegant walnut styling and quality tone, a truly fine piano
Lorelie Bids: $8,200.
Showcase bids:
| | Lourae | | | Lorelie | | |
| | $5000 | | | $8200 | | |
ARP of Lorelie's Showcase: $13,440, for a difference of $5,240.
ARP of Lourae's Showcase: $5,443, for a difference of $443.
Difference of:
| | EVERY ROOM | | | ENTERTAINER | | |
| | $443 | | | $5240 | | |
Lourae wins $6,943 in prizes!