Golden-Road.net

Studio 33 - Price is Right Discussion => Barker Era => The Price WAS Right => Season 34 => Topic started by: Joe_Capitano on June 22, 2006, 02:08:54 PM

Title: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: Joe_Capitano on June 22, 2006, 02:08:54 PM 
Production #3674K - Taped June 19, 2006

Bob: stage entrance
First Four lineup: right to left
Handoff: Lanisha

Models of the Day: Lanisha Cole, Rachel Reynolds and Gabrielle Tuite
Wearing: Jessica Howard

1  Coleman Camping Equipment (R)
NOLA *550   STEPHEN 450   DEE 1000   JOSEPH 900   ($809)

Nola from the Okanogan of BC plays COVER UP for a Ford Focus SE Wagon (Std., AT,
Prot.)(G)

 Setup   4     1st Try   [1][8][7] 4  2
       0 8     2nd Try   [1][8][7] 1 [4]
     1 9 7     3rd Try   [1][8][7][9][4]   WIN!
   5 7 4 2
 1 8 0 7 9
 3 4 8 1 6
$2 6 9 3 5

2  Palecek Tribeca Lounge Chair+Ottoman/Capzasin P (L)
HILDA (OS) 2200   +Stephen 600   +Dee 800   +Joseph *801   ($1582)

Joseph, a laid-back Beach Bum, plays CLIFF HANGERS for a Performance Nacra 450 
Catamaran (G&R)($9425)

(Pro Pots) Football Slow Cooker  $17  $12   5 to 5
Batter Dispenser                  23   36   13 to 18
Thermal Drink Bottle              47   40   7 to 25   WIN!

Check out that river down there. Spectacular, eh?

3  The World Book Encyclopedia (G&L)
Hilda 1200   +Stephen 455   +Dee 1   RUMMEL *550   ($989)

Rummel plays STEP UP

(2) American Tourister Ilite 5 pc Luggage Set  $ 880
(4) Fitnexx V70 Exercise Bike                   1499   +$500
(3) Chromcraft Cherry Dining Group              1189   LOSS

(1) Farberware Millenium Cookware               Not Revealed

...and on the back of his shirt was printed "Dinette Set." He really wanted 
that one.

SHOWDOWN #1
$   989   Rummel   75 stay   .75
  3,868   Joseph   35 + 20   .55
 19,601   Nola     65 + 20   .85   Through to Showcase Round

4  (LG) 23" LCD TV/DVD Combo (R)
Hilda 1199   +Stephen 950   +Dee *1201   ANA 1200   ($1899)
STUPID BID

Dee from Alabama plays PICK A PAIR for a Westley Allen Straightline Queen Size 
Bed and a Strobel Supplepedic 6000 Sleep Set (L)($4450)

(3) (Dole) Pineapple Slices (15 oz)           $1.79
(1) Clorox Bleach (1 gal)                      1.79   WIN!

(2) Azo Cranberry Supplement (50)
(4) (Energizer) Hearing Aid Batteries (6 pk)
(5) (Theragesic) Cream (3 oz)
(6) (Tressemme) Hairspray

5  Echo Chainsaw+Blower/Gold Bond Foot Powder (G)
Hilda 989   +Stephen *501   LUCILLE 400   Ana 500   ($508)

Stephen, the last of the "First Four", plays CARD GAME for a Chevy Colorado 
(Std., Tint, Rug, AT, Mouldings, Stereo)(L)

Margin: $1000

Starting Bid:  $12000
1.   9s   900   12900
2.  10h  1000   13900
3.   Kd  1000   14900
4.   8c   800   15700
5.   2d   200   15900
6.   9c   900  >16800<
        PRICE   19735
        DIFF    -2935  LOSS

6  Franklin Chef 100-bottle Wine Cellar (R)
Hilda 1152   HEATHE 650   Lucille 1150   Ana 1151   ($1199)

Hilda heads up the "Southpaw Steps" to play PUSHOVER for a trip to Beijing 
(6n)(G)

Setup:   5 7 4 9 0 5 3 2 5
Pick:    5[7 4 9 0]
Price:   $7490   WIN!

SHOWDOWN #2
$  548   Stephen   60 + 95    OV
 6,349   Dee       10 +100    OV
 8,649   Hilda     15        .15   Through to Showcase Round by Default

Hilda: Puny Spin; Bob-aided thereafter

SHOWCASE ROUND
Nola has the honor.

SC1-Hilda      PRICILLA PICKY, FOOD CRITIC (R)
BID   $24,000   Yamaha VStar 650 Motorcycle
PRICE    27,348   Beachcomber Hot Tub
DIFF    -3,348   Chevy Malibu LS (Std., AirBag)(L)
TOTAL      

SC2-Nola      Ashley Lambert Living Room Group
BID   $13,995   Carpet One Carpeting
PRICE    16,686   Electrolux Trilobite Robotic Vacuum Cleaner (L)
DIFF    -2,691   Max 4 600T ATV (R)
TOTAL   $36,289

Today's Pricing Games: 4 for 6
Total Winnings: $56,692

...and then, there were three.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: heelsrule1988 on June 22, 2006, 02:09:39 PM
Thursday, June 22, 2006

Bidding Round #1- #246, Dee (http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/7062/246dee622069zp.jpg)! :-D

Cliff Hangers- Yet another win where Hans is on 25! Cliff Hangers has a knack for thrilling finishes!

Card Game- Such a shame. That was pretty much a loss from the moment Stephen picked the $1,000 card. I wanted him to win, too.

Showcase- Ouch. I really wanted Hilda to win. That was one close decision.

BEST CONTESTANT OF THE DAY- It's going to be a rare tie... Stephen and Hilda share the award today.

SHOW SUMMARY AND GRADE- Nice show today. Lots of fun to go around... Grade: 3
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: Jordanar18 on June 22, 2006, 02:13:02 PM
Step Up really had me fooled.  I thought for sure the dinette was the most expensive prize up there, and I still wonder where the cookware goes.

ANOTHER contestant coming up on stage?  :roll:

That was a surprizingly cheap Colorado played for in Card Game... I would have gone over with the $1000 card.

Not sure if this has happened before, but Hilda and the Push Over blocks now have something in common!  :lol:
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: goldroadfanatic on June 22, 2006, 02:20:26 PM
Cover Up-Nicely played.

Cliff Hangers-He said he was not very good at the game, but he won with Hans stopping at 25.

Step Up-I knew he would not win it all when he didn't pick the cookware first.  That is one cheap dinette!

Pick-a-Pair-Easy enough.

Card Game-I knew he lost because he stopped way too early.  With the new ranges, the cars are going to be upper $10,000s to lower $20,000s.

Push Over-Yay!  Hilda escapes and she's on her way to China.

Showcases-Poor Hilda.  It was nice of Nola to pass a car showcase.

Overall- A great show today.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: Jordan7 on June 22, 2006, 02:35:06 PM
Good show, with some good contestants.

Nola was just great. I was so happy she won. She played the game well.

For someone who said he didn't play his favorite game well, he sure made it exciting. That flask didn't even look more than $30 when Rich described it, and $17 for the slow cooker sounded right too.

I too thought that the dinette would be the most expensive. That was a very difficult playing. All of the prices were within $300 of eachother. I can't blame him for going with the dinette next, because that cookware looked cheaper than $1189.

Pick A Pair was simple, but I don't know why Dee took so long.

Stephen was great too. Loved his enthusiasm, and I wanted him to win. My guess was around $19,800 for the car.

Hilda was great as well. She was itching so bad to get out of the row, and I loved when she was ready at the bottom of the stairs waiting to see if she had won. She almost pushed that zero down to china though while she was pushing the blocks. I was happy she won.

It was nice of Nola to pass the car showcase to Hilda, but I'm sad Hilda didn't win. Close ending too.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: BobboChung on June 22, 2006, 02:48:03 PM
Cover Up: The 2007 Focus Wagon already? Well, today's playing was very easy, but Nola almost lost because she was about to say $18,719, but changed her mind. I would have won in two tries- first with $18,714, then $18,794.

Cliff Hangers: He didn't play the game that well, even though he loved it, but he still pulled out a great win!

Step Up: This was hard. Nobody would have thought all four prizes were so cheap, nor would anyone think a dinette set is only about $1,000. That's a shame, because the player wanted a dinette set so bad.

Pick-a-Pair: Back to its winning ways.

Card Game: It was made a little easier today, but Stephen didn't get such a high range card. That's too bad- he was a very enthusiastic guy. I would have loved to have seen him win the truck.

Pushover: There were two possiblities for China- $7,490 and $9,053. I'm very glad Hilda won. Too bad the other old lady didn't get up stage.

Showcases: I'm glad Nola was a little generous to Hilda passing the first showcase. I thought Hilda had won, and Nola missed it by a lot. Darn. Well, the reveals was kinda rushed, so we probably wouldn't have seen a lot of Hilda's celebration anyway.

Overall: Not as good as yesterday's, but still very good.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: Joe_Mello on June 22, 2006, 02:54:52 PM
What is it with Contestant #5 and coming up on stage?

You know, this lineup would've made sense if you flipped it upside-down, too.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: WTGDMan1986 on June 22, 2006, 03:03:35 PM
Did anyone notice that the TV on one of the IUFBs today showed Angela winning $40,853 in cash and prizes?

I did a lot of head turning today (I do this when the winning contestant exits Contestants' Row) in fear of Magic # (just like my younger days) while I was surfing the Internet (I have the TV and the computer on at the same time, you know), and here's my best:

Cliff Hangers: What a crazy game! I thought for sure that Hans was going to scream, but that's in the Netherlands, British, and Australian versions. Going up to 25 and stopping there is a rare oddity in the history of TPiR (there was one that fell off and was declared a win back in the '80s).

Cover Up: There was a story of me watching this on 01/24/03 (yes, it's one of my favorite contestants) with Melissa (I'm not sure how to pronounce the last name), but if she could do it, so could Nola! Great job! ;-)

Pick-A-Pair: Hmmm...didn't pay attention to this much.

Push Over: Two words: Crazy Hilda. At least Angela didn't act like this when she won Most Expensive yesterday...that's all I have to say right there. A trip to China sounds oriental and fun, don't you think? ;-)

Card Game: One word: Ouch. I was rooting for Stephen all throughout the show, hoping he'd beat Angela's record, but the loss proved it was never meant to be. $20,000+ for a truck? Nah, I think I'll pass. Nice try, though.

Step Up: Another BAD case of the El Cheapo with the dinette set! Man, I thought he was going to win!

Showcase Showdown: Wacky 2nd quarter. Crazy Hilda got in the Showcase automatically! :-P Dumb luck indeed. But one has to wonder: what were those contestants thinking when they went over? Were they afraid of Hilda? God, I hope not...

Showcase: It's nice to see that Nola didn't want that Impala. It looked as if Hilda's craziness was put to a halt. Nola won, but unfortunately, the score to beat is STILL $40,853. 8-)

MY SCORE: 7 (Better, but not great) Nola came $4,564 short of breaking Angela's record (Nola also came $24,892 short of beating Rhiannon from Season 31's score). So close! Will tomorrow be the day we see Angela's record get broken? We'll just have to wait and see... -DFW ;-)
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: Mallory16 on June 22, 2006, 03:37:52 PM
Fun show, meh lineup.  Lots of fun contestants, and lots of good Bob... pretty good week we've been having, really.  Good way to end the season!  The Cover Up and Card Game car game combination isn't any fun, though.

Well, Hilda was odd, and a lot of fun!  Don't ever remember seeing a contestant get ready to race up the stairs to get up on stage before winning an item up for bids!  Her wanting to win five cars?  Unless she got to play Triple Play on a day with a 2-car showcase, that ain't too likely.  Even then, it ain' t too likely.

Stephen may not have played Card Game particularly well, but then, who does?  There have been plenty worse, anyway.  He was still a lot of fun with a lot of excitment.

Joseph was entertaining as well.  Funny that he'd suck at his favorite game, though he actually played pretty well today, even with his strategic bid of $47 on the last prize.  Though I guess $44 would've probably been better.  Either way, made for an exciting Cliff Hangers:  heck, even I didn't know if that last prize might've been $39....

And Nola... well, she gave Hilda a chance to win a car.  Had to like Nola for that.  She was a good enough contestant earlier, as well.

Gotta' love Bob's comments about the overly-long standing ovation.  Then his realization that the audience would give anything a standing ovation (http://www.angelfire.com/la3/goldenroad15/misc/smile3.txt)!

I was disappointed that neither Master Key nor Spelling Bee was played today.  Guess that means we're not ending the season with a week of all five small prize car games played after all.  Darn.

I wonder what the $19,279 on Joseph's shirt meant.

Push Over for a trip to China... I guess during the commercial break, Bob probably asked Hilda to get back all the Push Over blocks that have fallen down there over the years (http://www.angelfire.com/la3/goldenroad15/misc/smile3.txt).

I feel a little bad for Ana.  One of those rare contestant #7s to get beat by a 1-upper three times.  Then again, she'd have probably been less interesting than Stephen and Hilda, anyway.

I guess that restaurant in the first showcase isn't going to get a very good review from the critic....

One of these days, I'm worried that Step Up is going to get retired for someone suing the show, claiming that Bob never explicitely stated that they would lose everything if they went on and were wrong.  On the other hand, my Mom, who was watching with me today, and has no recollection of having seen the game before, seemed to be perfectly aware that he was going to lose what he already won if he was wrong, so for a viewer who doesn't watch very often to pick up on that, it's pretty common sense I guess, but still, I worry that someone may take advantage of that one of these days.  I mean, it happened to Super Saver.

Quote
Dexter wrote:  Melissa (I'm not sure how to pronounce the last name)

Please stop that.  We really don't care what her last name was.

Quote
Dexter wrote:  It's nice to see that Nola didn't want that Impala.

She didn't say she didn't want it.  She just said she would give Hilda a chance to win it.  Big difference.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: shellgame69 on June 22, 2006, 03:42:57 PM
Cover Up-I had a hunch the car was $18,794.  

Cliffhangers: Wow, he didn't play it well, but that was surely exciting.

Step Up: Wow! I thought the dinette was more the the exerciser bike.

Pick a Pair: I figured that the bleached is paired up with the pineapple.

Card Game: I would have stopped at $19,000.  $16,800 isn't even close.  Stephen surprisingly played it well, considering how we've seen players stop too soon.

Push Over: Hilda was a great contestant, and I figured she won as soon as she stopped at $7490.

Showcases: Man, I wanted Hilda to win so badly. I would have loved seeing her go crazy.

Overall: another fun show due to Hilda and Bob in a great mood.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: Jordan7 on June 22, 2006, 04:04:20 PM
Quote
Dexter wrote:  It's nice to see that Nola didn't want that Impala.

It wasn't even an Impala in the first place, it was a Chevy Malibu.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: WTGDMan1986 on June 22, 2006, 04:05:21 PM
Quote

Frank15 wrote:
I wonder what the $19,279 on Joseph's shirt meant.


I'm guessing he wanted to play That's Too Much (the name of the game is what was on the back of his shirt) for a car. He might have been referring to the possible price of a car if he were to be playing.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: Joe_Capitano on June 22, 2006, 05:13:55 PM
Quote
Dexter Felipe Williams wrote: Did anyone notice that the TV (in) one of the (One-Bid)s today showed Angela winning $40,853 in cash and prizes?

Nothing earth-shattering there. It's normal for them to show a clip from the previous day's show on the TVs they trot out. BTW: The image was "zoomed in", which is far more preferable than "stretched" by a mile. (Gray bars for me, thank you.)
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: rob79 on June 22, 2006, 05:14:07 PM
Pretty good show today. Solid all around IMO.

Cover Up: Nicely played. That 4th number was a 50-50 shot either the 9 or the 7 because the 0 would look very odd as the 4th number and very very little chance that the price would end with a "double 4.

Cliff Hangers: Always good to see Cliffy. Nice heartstopping win there on step 25.

Step Up: Difficult, if not downright impossible for myself. That dinette really threw me for a loop.

Pick a Pair: Pappy ends its losing streak!!!!

Card Game: Ugh. I thought that Colorado was at least 21k.

Pushover: Good win, great to see a nice lady like Hilda win.

Showcases: Nola cleans up!!! That was close, I thought Hilda might win.

Well another good show today, let's hope this keeps up for the remainder of the season.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: backbiter on June 22, 2006, 05:15:03 PM
Today's show was a blast from beginning to end.

Starting with the standing ovation through the first bidding round. Then when the Ford Focus is reavealed for Nola, Bob realizes, they are standing for anything. Classic

Joe playing for the catamaran had me on the edge of my seat. He made that suspenseful stopping on the last number like that. I thought for sure the Mountain Climber was going over. I was wrong. And it was his favorite game to boot.

Step Up: Oh Rummel, I feel bad you didn't get your dinette set you so desparately wanted. What a shame

Coming to Pick A Pair. I hope somebody TIVO'd this episode. In contestants'row, I never once heard the bid 1201 escape Dee's lips. Instead, I heard Bob suggest it and then she said yeah. Maybe, I'm wrong. But I don't have anything to review it with today. Can anyone confirm or deny this for me? Anyways, Easy win for the bedroom set on Pick-A-Pair.

No comment on the Card Game. I had to leave the room for a few minutes.

Finally after her sob story, Hilda gets on stage and wins the Beijing trip.

Now all that being said, I have to question motives. It's the cynic in me. Did Nola pass up her showcase to be generous? Or was she trying to figure out how much more in taxes she'd have to pay for another car? Then pass it to Hilda?

Okay, I'm done. 8-)
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: BRB_TheFireball on June 22, 2006, 05:41:02 PM
PG #1 - 2007 Focus?  I think that's the first 2007 car offered on this show.  And a nice win to boot!  $18,794 was definitely not the easiest of prices in this game, but she had it locked up once $18,7x4 was lit up.

PG #2 - WOW!  Another win from Step 25!  Was this the second or third time this season that this game was won on Step 25?  I'll bet Roger wasn't counting on this game to be won today with the first prize being $12, then the second prize jumping way up to $36, then the last prize being only $4 higher.

PG #3 - Yay!  Step Up!  :-P  With Starcrossed!  :-D  :-D  :-D  Ouch, that was one cheap dinette set!  I also thought that dinette was more than the bike.  Taking the cookware first would've been irrelevant cuz I guarantee that Rommel would still have played on.  Roger finally got his loss for the day.

PG #4 - Man, it seems like forever since Pappy was last won!  :-P

One-Bid #5 - A 90-year-old contestant... and Bob didn't say he was glad to have a contestant who is older than he is?  Very unusual...

PG #5 - *Stephen pulls the $1,000 card*  It's gonna be another loss!  Get your rewind buttons ready!  Have I mentioned yet how much I'm sick and tired of contestants bidding under $17,000 in this game?

One-Bid #6 - I don't think I've ever seen a contestant more ready and more confident after a one-bid round than Hilda.

Last commercial - "SHOOT THE TVs!"

My showcase bids - Car:  $26,400.  Son of Splendido:  $15,800.

Quote

Joe_Mello wrote:
You know, this lineup would've made sense if you flipped it upside-down, too.


Step Up in the 4 slot is a little too strange for me.  Then again, for me, any time Step Up is played in a slot other than first, it's strange.  :-P
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: pathfinder2119 on June 22, 2006, 06:20:39 PM
Today's show was quite enjoyable, because of good contestants.

The Cliff Hangers win was very exciting.

Step Up was pretty hard, because the dinette was cheaper than it looked. I've never seen a contestant want a dinette set as much as Rummel, so it's too bad he lost.

Even with only a $1000 card, I think Stephen still stopped too early.

Hilda did some interesting things, that's for sure, and she was a great contestant overall.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: ElCheapo on June 22, 2006, 06:21:28 PM
Cover-Up: Nola was just excitable. I'm glad she won her car!

Cliff Hangers: I love it when Hans stops on the $25, for some reason!

Step-Up: Very tricky. I really wanted him to win the dinette.

Card Game: ...just like I wanted Steven to win the car.  He would've been so happy.  I like when they run around the stage upon the car reveal!

Hilda was a great contestant.  I'm glad she won her game.  I wanted her to win her showcase, but I'm glad Nola won.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: whinbaby on June 22, 2006, 06:29:10 PM
Show #6410

CarWatch 2007: Ford Focus
On 2007 Ford Foci (not just wagons), paint and fabric protection is still $699.  Below are the nine colors to choose from, and the one the Price is Right has picked is already highlighted.  I didn't do that on 2006 models.  The same colors are used on 2007 Focus 4-door sedans.
(http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/3705/2007focuscolors7xy.png)

Farberware Millennium Cookware
It was never seen on the Price is Right in 2004 or in 2005.  Let's take the ol' Wayback Machine to November 12, 2003, the day it last appeared. The price in 2003 was $612, and it is still $612 in 2006.  Neither Gabrielle Tuite nor Rich Fields were on the show yet on the cookware's last Price is Right appearance.  Claudia Jordan was still on the Price is Right back then.

Showcase #1
Yamaha VStar 650 Classic - $6,173
Beachcomber 320 Hot Tub - $3,495
Chevrolet Malibu LS - $17,680

Showcase #2
Ashley Lambert Oak Living Room and Carpet One* Carpeting (both on their first TPIR appearance) - $3,524
Electrolux Trilobite Robotic Vacuum Cleaner (also on its first TPIR appearance) - $1,799
Max IV 600T ATV - $11,363

*I have a Carpet Master Carpet One in Champaign since the late-1990s.  It used to be a ShowBiz Pizza until 1990 and later "The Outlet" clothing store in the mid-1990s.

Modeling Report for June 22, 2006
Score to beat: $74,872

[color=4B0082]Rachel Reynolds[/color]
Total - $25,687
[color=0000FF]Won - $24,195 (94.19%)[/color]
[color=FF0000]Lost - $1,492 (5.81%)[/color]
Record - 5-2

[color=4B0082]Lanisha Cole[/color]
Total - $62,243
[color=0000FF]Won - $12,472 (20.04%)[/color]
[color=FF0000]Lost - $49,771 (79.96%)[/color]
Record - 8-6

[color=4B0082]Gabrielle Tuite[/color]
Total - $37,246
[color=0000FF]Won - $37,246 (100.00%)[/color]
[color=008000]Lost - $0 (Perfecto!)[/color]
Record - 5-0

...and then, there were nine modeling totals.

All 24 prizes today totaled $114,762!
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: thewhammy_2000 on June 22, 2006, 11:17:04 PM
Cover Up: Oh, I was about to laugh if I heard I buzzer for the "Either" question. However, picking 9 instead of 7 would've been my choice to win.

Cliff Hangers: Another close one! I would've said 42 for the drink bottle.

Step Up: It was upsettingly weird that Rummel picked the luggage after conferring with the Peanuts about the cookware. Picking the dining group over the exercise bike added more fuel to the fire. (If the cookware was more than the luggage, which I hope is doubtful, forget what I said before.)

Pick-A-Pair: I was expecting either Secret X or Pick-A-Number here. (If either was played yesterday, I missed it.) I probably would have been a little more pleased if Dee played the game herself.

Card Game: I just want somebody to bid near 20000, overbid or not!.

One-Bid 6: It was almost as if Hilda was afraid to go to the FFBC House. Wonderful!

Push Over: Oh, most of us (or at least me) wanted to find out if Bob would make another "numbers going to China" reference. I wasn't too sure of price picks; so I went for the 0 trick.

Well, Hilda is my best contestant of the day while Stephen makes a good second. Mentions to Rummel for his shirt.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: SteveGavazzi on June 23, 2006, 12:00:29 AM
Cover Up was nice to watch, although more because it was won than because of any particularly good gameplay.

Cliff Hangers was just incredible.  Given that he gave a sensible bid on that cheap-looking third item, I have to think Joseph knew how to play it a little better than he gave himself credit for.

Step Up was just strange.  I don't think Roger wanted it won, but I can't really figure out why.

It's too bad that Stephen lost Card Game, because despite making a bad bid, I think he was genuinely excited.  The poor guy just had no luck.

Hilda was hilarious.  She probably wouldn't have been if she'd been aware that she pretty over the show...but I don't think she ever was. (http://www.golden-road.net/grnoldx/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif)

Did anyone else get a kick out of Push Over being played for a trip to China? (http://www.golden-road.net/grnoldx/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif)

I wonder if Hilda is the first contestant who's ever had to do a re-spin despite having already won her Showcase Showdown.

I thought it was very nice of Nola to give Hilda the first showcase.

Quote
Frank15 wrote:

I was disappointed that neither Master Key nor Spelling Bee was played today. Guess that means we're not ending the season with a week of all five small prize car games played after all. Darn.


Yeah, what you said.

Quote
Dexter Felipe Williams wrote:

Did anyone notice that the TV on one of the IUFBs today showed Angela winning $40,853 in cash and prizes?


Quote
Dexter Felipe Williams wrote:

Push Over: Two words: Crazy Hilda. At least Angela didn't act like this when she won Most Expensive yesterday...that's all I have to say right there. A trip to China sounds oriental and fun, don't you think? ;-)


Quote
Dexter Felipe Williams wrote:

Card Game: One word: Ouch. I was rooting for Stephen all throughout the show, hoping he'd beat Angela's record, but the loss proved it was never meant to be. $20,000+ for a truck? Nah, I think I'll pass. Nice try, though.


Quote
Dexter Felipe Williams wrote:

MY SCORE: 7 (Better, but not great) Nola came $4,564 short of breaking Angela's record (Nola also came $24,892 short of beating Rhiannon from Season 31's score). So close! Will tomorrow be the day we see Angela's record get broken? We'll just have to wait and see... -DFW ;-)


...you know, Dexter, I don't think my friend Jesse would like it very much if he knew you had suddenly become this obsessed with his sister.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: Garvin8r on June 23, 2006, 12:06:39 AM
I actually got to see the first two segments before I had to head for work today.  Is it just me, or did today's ep. seem a lot like a college atmosphere.  It doesn't surprise me, based on tape date.

Just an observation: how many times does the contestant try to use the "Southpaw Steps" before either being directed by the page or otherwise realizing they're going up the "wrong" side?  I noticed Nola after the first one-bid start toward the "Southpaw Steps" then immediately turn around and head up the other side.

I saw two great games.  Nola didn't use true Cover-Up strategy but still played the game rather well.  Without a 5 on the board for the last number, the 4 looked right, especially considering there weren't many options announced.(I consider true strategy to intentionally miss one of the first two numbers.)

As far as Cliffhangers, that Football Crock Pot fooled me.  I knew it was under $20, but it surprised me when it came up $12.  Joseph now has a story to tell about his favorite game.

It was at that point I had to leave for work, but even in those 13 minutes I did watch, it seemed a little more lively than some other games I've seen.  Between the standing ovations and the crowd chanting, "Hilda!  Hilda!"  it was fun to watch.  Would have loved to be there (still working on getting to L.A.)
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: WTGDMan1986 on June 23, 2006, 12:22:24 AM
Quote
...you know, Dexter, I don't think my friend Jesse would like it very much if he knew you had suddenly become this obsessed with his sister.


Now THAT'S something you don't see everyday, huh?

Let me clear this up: a "favorite contestant" list to me does not mean that I am obsessed with the contestant; instead, I was intrigued by something that they did on an episode that had me cheering for them, that's all. No hard feelings, but I greatly apologize if this gets way too personal. Don't take this the wrong way--I like to remember contestants for what they do--and definitely NOT for looks. It's the character and  strategy that counts for me. I'm not that interested in knowing names or looks, either. And to be honest, I'll just accept the fact that she won--and won't have to worry when tax day comes. End of story.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: Mallory16 on June 23, 2006, 12:37:56 AM
Well Dexter, if you don't mind, could you please stop referring back to Angela in almost every post you make?  Most of them don't even really have anything to do with her:  you just seem to mention her for the sake of mentioning her, and yeah, I could imagine someone getting freaked out by it.

I'm not saying it's never OK to mention Angela, but just do it when appropriate.  Like there's probably going to be some sort of "Best Season 34 Contestant" sort of thread soon.  That would be an appropriate place to tell us how much you liked Angela.  Comparing every single contestant to Angela in every episode... that's freaky.

Also, if I may ask, why do you feel Angela was one of the all-time best contestants, compared to all the hundreds of contestants this season alone?
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: SteveGavazzi on June 23, 2006, 12:47:15 AM
Quote
Dexter Felipe Williams wrote:

Let me clear this up: a "favorite contestant" list to me does not mean that I am obsessed with the contestant


And that is not why I brought it up.  I brought it up because you've mentioned her out of the blue a crapload of times over the last two days, and you've also said some...different things about her on your Userpage at Wikipedia.  Especially given that she's from around here and I know her brother, I think you can understand why this would worry me a little bit.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: WTGDMan1986 on June 23, 2006, 12:55:33 AM
That I'll do. I'll admit I got a little too carried away there. I'll make sure to find the "Best Season 34 Contestant" thread to avoid comparing a contestant to who I think is a favorite in my opinion.

To be honest, I believe she was a great contestant because she was excited after winning her Showcase (despite the fact her opponent overbid by nearly $290), and not all contestants I see who win their showcases get excited nowadays. They just ignore having a celebration sometimes (as I think they just want to see their prizes). It's the contestant's excitement factor that has me cheering for them. This comparison thing won't happen again, and I'll make pretty darn sure of it--by placing those things in the appropriate thread. End of story. You don't see excited contestants like this everyday. ;-)

Quote
And that is not why I brought it up. I brought it up because you've mentioned her out of the blue a crapload of times over the last two days, and you've also said some...different things about her on your Userpage at Wikipedia. Especially given that she's from around here and I know her brother, I think you can understand why this would worry me a little bit.


OK, I clearly understand. I promise--I 100% swear I won't make any more references like this again if this concerns you or anyone else a bit. I dearly apologize if this hurts someone by writing about them, and I know you're a little worried. So here's what I'll do: I'll save all positive comments about contestants like this for a "Best Season 34 Contestant" thread (if it's ever created). That way, I'll be 100% sure not to go too far. Thanks for mentioning this--I'll be darn sure not to go to wild conclusions and not ever do something like this again.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: strongbad on June 24, 2006, 04:15:24 PM
This was a fun taping to be at.  Lots of fun contestants and some good games too.  There was also a guy in the audience who proposed to his girlfriend during one of the commercial breaks, I was sort of surprised that Bob didn't mention anything about that on the air.  

I was seated three rows back, behind contestant #2 (I'm wearing a baseball jersey).  I was in line at 1245am and had #52 in line.  Was surprised how many people were in line at that hour!

During Card Game, everyone around me was telling Stephen to stop when he got to $16K, but I was the only one telling him to keep going.  No way a Colorado is cheaper than a Ford Focus!  Hilda was fun, but she could have won her showcase, had she only looked towards her granddaughter in the audience.  She (wearing a blue sweatshirt) was seated in the row in front of me, 3 seats off to my left (it would be your right, when watching on tv).  I kept telling her grand daughter to bid $27K on her showcase, but Hilda never once looked at her until after she had given her bid...oh well.  

I noticed our friend MSTieScott is no longer a page, but is still helping out with the show.  What are ya doing these days with the show, Scott??
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: garffreak on June 24, 2006, 09:50:18 PM
I was also at this taping.  Got in line around 2AM and was #60 seated in the studio.  I think O.O.A. of 75 or so.

Joe's shirt was a reference to "That's Too Much!", which he was saying all day long.

Step Up was one of the most evil setups I've ever seen.  $1499 being the most expensive?  Can't Stop the Dob.

Hilda was ANNOYING.  Seriously.  Try spending 11 hours around that and see how well you do.  Sure, she had energy, but it really wears you down when you're sleep-deprived.

Somethings you don't see on air:
* There was a marriage proposal in the audience during the break before Hilda mentions she was married 63 years. (She accepted, with the father of the groom present, also.)
* The grocery plugs in Pick-a-Pair were re-shot after the taping ended, video only--they reused Rich's voiceover
* Bob officially declared me a "loyal friend and true" during a break
* Yes, Scott does seem to have been "promoted" to the job of getting contestants to sign waivers and whatever forms after their games.
* Roger got a hero's welcome when he stepped onto the stage befoer the shooting.
* The camera-operators DO know where contestants are seated.  A lady came out with a map of the audience and wrote down contestant numbers on the map so they knew where we were seated.  And the cameras would line up during the break so they'd be pointed in the general direction.
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: SteveGavazzi on June 24, 2006, 11:38:55 PM
Quote
garffreak wrote:

* Roger got a hero's welcome when he stepped onto the stage befoer the shooting.


As well he should. (http://www.golden-road.net/grnoldx/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
Title: Re: FULL RECAP - TPiR 06/22/2006
Post by: MSTieScott on June 26, 2006, 11:55:03 AM
Quote
garffreak wrote:
* Yes, Scott does seem to have been "promoted" to the job of getting contestants to sign waivers and whatever forms after their games.

I haven't said anything, mostly because it's a very temporary job, but for now, I get to be in the studio and be the guy who forces the excited contestant who's shaking because he just won a catamaran to fill out the boring paperwork instead of reflecting on winning his favorite game. Ain't television glamorous?