Drew’s explanation of the products in Vend-o-Price bothers me. He frequently describes the prize in the middle as being “right in the middle”. But it isn’t. It’s just somewhere between the top and bottom prize. $6.99 is clearly not “right in the middle” of $8.49 and $1.79.

SC1 broke down like so - 29k SUV, 8.5 Montana (yep, one of those pricy ones), 1.5 exercise stuff. The potential DSW avoider option on the car was in fact one, leading to a yellow win for me after a scoot WSD.

SC2 ended up being highly sexed trips, because I don't think a small home theater and a bit of rain gear was much more than 6k. Azura Costa Rica has been 13k+ before, so not totally shocked, but potential wow at that Thailand too. Beef was the high bidder here for a best raw and hard/soft DSW stopper on my end. This was also a fine day for Plinko as both eligible players easily stayed under.

Episode Number: 6185D (09/19/1986)
Airdate: September 19, 1986
Barker's Beauties: Janice, Dian, Holly

Here it comes! Television’s most exciting hour of fantastic prizes! The fabulous, 60-minute Price Is Right!

First Four: Right-to-left
Microphone Handoff: Janice

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1st IUFB - A new microwave range: Tappan electric range with big microwave oven on top, with tap and touch controls, 4 burners, self-cleaning lower oven with variable broil, black glass styling (Janice on the Train, Holly with the prize)

|	BARBARA	|	LAWRENCE	|	ANN-MARIE	|	MICHAEL	|
|	$1100	|	$1155	|	$1750	|	$1400	|

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ! Sure, the 7 wouldn't light up on Ann-Marie's display, but that doesn't mean she's won. We heard what she said, and she and the others will bid lower than $1,100.

|	BARBARA	|	LAWRENCE	|	Ann-Marie	|	MICHAEL	|
|	$950	|	$975	|	$900	|	$925	|

Like before, the 9 won't light up on Ann-Marie's board.

Actual Retail Price: $1,000!

Lawrence has been watching the show ever since 1959, when Bill Cullen was on! Why, Bob was a boy doing Truth or Consequences!

Lawrence is playing Give or Keep for a beautiful bedroom group: Crawford of Jamestown solid cherry bedroom group including pediment mirrors, queen-size bed, triple dresser, 5-drawer chest-on-chest, and 2 drawer nightstand; plus an Englander luxurious queen-size mattress set with unique continuous coil inner spring system for a good night's sleep; and finally Mitchell Designs fine hand-screened wall coverings in the latest fabrics, offering the latest fashion and coloring in traditional and contemporary designs for the home; a prize package worth $3,449 (Dian, joined by Janice with the wall coverings).

KEEP ––– ––––––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

| | + | | | | | |

GIVE ––– ––––––––– * * *

The first pair of items is:
1. 2 gallons of True Value EZ Kare semi-gloss paint in many decorated colors
2. Penaljo shoes that combine comfort with fine art, masterpieces classically styled and exceptionally comfortable

Lawrence keeps the shoes. The paint is worth... $38. (Though $45 briefly appears in the "give" column.)

The second pair of items is:
1. Chateau Dubois 5-piece canister set featuring 4 glass canisters with a handy oak rack and honey oak finish
2. Conair high energy hair setter, great for travel and professional quality

Lawrence keeps the hair setter. The canister set is worth... $33.

The third pair of items is:
1. Perfect Fit Ultra Bed Queen mattress pad with unique custom corner, easily solution for a well-tailored bed
2. Jonathan Martin blouse, now in silks, linens, and other naturals, for that custom-tailored look

Lawrence keeps the blouse. The cover is worth... $30.

KEEP ––– ––––––––– BLOUSE ––––– HAIR SETTER ––––– SHOES –––––

| | + | | | | | |

GIVE 101 ––––––––– * * *

The shoes is worth... $45.

The hair setter is worth... $25.

The blouse is worth... $36.

KEEP 106 ––––––––– BLOUSE ––––– HAIR SETTER ––––– SHOES –––––

| | + | | | | | |

GIVE 101 ––––––––– * * *

Lawrence wins the bedroom group!

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2nd IUFB - A new exercise bike: Vitamaster Monitor 500M exercise cycle that monitors your time, distance, speed, pulse, and calories (Holly)

|	Barbara	|	CHARLES	|	Ann-Marie	|	Michael	|
|	$400	|	$550	|	$275	|	$1000	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,020!

Michael is playing Card Game for a new car: Ford Escort Pony 2-door hatchback with front-wheel drive, 4-cylinder engine, low back bucket seats, and all other standard features, includes California emission, pin stripes, heavy-duty battery, rear window defroster, tinted glass, and AM-FM stereo with cassette tape (Dian).

And if he wins the car, he'll also receive a Maxi Guard Black Max auto security system with automatic motion detector that provides continuous protection automatically every time you leave your vehicle (Janice)

Michael draws a card from the range deck, and must be within $900 of the price without going over.

He follows with a rather sloppy cut, but that's the least of our worries, because some of the cards were already face-up. Bob should've stayed home today.

The starting bid is...

$2000
R$900

Michael draws a 6 of Clubs for $600.

$2600
R$900

Michael draws a 9 of Diamonds for $900.

$3500
R$900

Michael draws a King of Spades for $1000.

$4500
R$900

Michael draws a 9 of Clubs for $900.

$5400
R$900

Michael draws a King of Diamonds for $1000.

$6400
R$900

Michael stops. The actual retail price is... $6,834 for a difference of...

$434
R$900

Michael wins the car!

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3rd IUFB - An entertainment cabinet: Expandable entertainment center that can hold complete audio and video systems, with left-hand space usable for TV or to display your favorite objects; features tempered glass doors (Holly)

|	Barbara	|	Charles	|	Ann-Marie	|	CYNTHIA	|
|	$800	|	$1100	|	$890	|	$913	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,000!

Cynthia is playing Most Expen$ive for a grandfather clock, a lovely dinette set, and a new drum set:
1: Chromcraft Furniture Glenoak dining group featuring warm wood light laminate top edge with genuine oak; beautiful, easy to care for, and chair roll, swivel, and tilt (Janice)
2: Pearl Grandfather Clock featuring Westminster chimes, lyre pendulum, and German movement in a hand-finished hardwood cabinet, a great American tradition (Dian)
3: Remo 5-piece drum set consisting of tom toms, bass, snare, and 4 drums with pair of Zildjian cymbals (Holly)

1	|	2	|	3
Dinette Set	–	Clock	–	Drum Set

Cynthia picks number 1 (though the audience wanted 2). Reveal the prices!

1	|	2	|	3
$1370	|	$1050	|	$1592
Dinette Set	–	Clock	–	Drum Set

MRRRRRRRP! They both missed, and it was the audience playing "Least Expensive" today.

Cynthia will be back for the Showcase Showdown after the break.

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1st Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Cynthia	|	.25	|	.65	|	.90	|		|
|	Lawrence	|	.65	|	.25	|	.90	|		|
|	Michael	|	.45	|	.95	|	1.40	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|

|	SPINOFF	|	SPIN	|	RESULT	|
|	Cynthia	|	.95	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Lawrence	|	.60	|		|

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4th IUFB - A 35-mm camera outfit: Canon AE-1 35-mm camera with 1.8 lens, adds programmed auto exposure, auto shutter priority, and manual override, comes with lens, flash, and case (from the ceiling)

|	Barbara	|	Charles	|	Ann-Marie	|	MICHELLE	|
|	$400	|	$350	|	$401	|	$850	|

Actual Retail Price: $586!

Ann-Marie is playing Race Game for a lovely chaise, a new typewriter, a washer and dryer, and a beautiful tea cart:
1: Functional left-arm facing chaise featuring detailed channel quilting in a lovely soft rose tone for the look of quality and style (Janice)
2: Aaron Brothers Art Marts beautifully inlaid Italian tea cart, joining the tradition of high society by having afternoon tea (Dian)
3: Casio computer compatible CW-30 personal electronic typewriter with scores of functions to make any typing job a pleasure, for home, school, or office (Janice)
4: Speed Queen washer with stainless steel tub for gentle care of all your fabrics, low water usage with matching dryer (Dian)

(Ann-Marie is somewhat unfamiliar with this game, thinking you get only 30 seconds to play the game.)

Ann-Marie has 45 seconds to place the following prices in the correct places.

$250 $400 $950 $1125

Go!

Chaise	–	Typewriter	–	Washer/Dryer	–	Tea Cart
$400	|	$950	|	$1125	|	$250
––––––	|	––––––	|	––––––	|	––––––

RACE GAME 25 1

She didn't pull the lever all the way the first time, though the buzzer sounded anyway. That cost her 2 seconds.

Chaise	–	Typewriter	–	Washer/Dryer	–	Tea Cart
$250	|	$950	|	$1125	|	$400
––––––	|	––––––	|	––––––	|	––––––

RACE GAME 13 0

Chaise	–	Typewriter	–	Washer/Dryer	–	Tea Cart
$400	|	$1125	|	$950	|	$250
––––––	|	––––––	|	––––––	|	––––––

MRRRRRRRP!

RACE GAME 0 2

Chaise	–	Typewriter	–	Washer/Dryer	–	Tea Cart
$400	|	$1125	|	$950	|	$250
$1125	|	$400	|	$950	|	$250

Ann-Marie wins the washer/dryer and tea cart.

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Before the calldown, Bob announces that Bob will be making a call to someone in the Phone Home Game during the first half of the show, and he might call you, the viewer.

The next calldown, Ross, is in the front row.

5th IUFB - A new vanity: Newly designed vanity that creates a new look for the bedroom or bed, featuring wrought iron construction with baked enamel finish and solid brass accents, plus a matching stool (Holly on the Turntable)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Perfect Nail (Holly)

|	Barbara	|	Charles	|	ROSS	|	Michelle	|
|	$1150	|	$1	|	$850	|	$900	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,070!

Michelle is playing Add 'Em Up for a new car: Pontiac 1000 3-door hatchback with 1.6-liter engine, includes California emission, air conditioning, and European cloth bucket seats (Dian).

Janice is at the game board.

ADD 'EM UP

$ █ █ █ █

Michelle must pick 4 digits that add up to a total of 17.

Michelle wants the third digit for free.

It's a 0, so she still has 17 to go.

ADD 'EM UP

$ █ █ 0 █

Michelle picks 6. Correct! She has 11 more to go.

ADD 'EM UP

$ 6 █ 0 █

Michelle picks 8. Correct! She only has 3 to go!

ADD 'EM UP

$ 6 8 0 █

We finish with 3, and the total is now 17!

ADD 'EM UP

$ 6 8 0 3

Michelle wins the car in a perfect playing!

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6th IUFB - A handsome bar set: Bamboo bar with 2 stools, the bar featuring 2 interior glass shelves and stool seats covered in a heavy rust cotton fabric, ideal for entertaining (Janice)

|	Barbara	|	Charles	|	Ross	|	KAREN	|
|	$1200	|	$1075	|	$1201	|	$975	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,363!

That wasn't very nice. He just sent Barbara to the First Four Breakfast Club.

Ross is a senior at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock studying computer science. He'd like to be a programmer for a large corporation.

Ross is playing Penny Ante for a new satellite dish and projection TV: Raydx Satellite Systems high-quality high-performance satellite receiving system with handheld remote control and see-through 6-foot antenna; plus an RCA giant 45-inch screen with high-fidelity stereo sound and RCA digital command center; a prize package worth $4,358 (Holly).

With three pennies, Ross must guess the correct price of two grocery products.
1. Scrub Free heavy-duty bathroom cleaner
2. Maximum Strength Teldrin 12-hour allergy relief

The first cleaner price is one of...

$1.98 | $1.55 | $2.39 | $3.00

Ross picks $2.39.

$1.98 | $1.55 | YES | $3.00

Correct! The medicine price is one of...

$3.79 | $2.89 | $3.40 | $2.25

Ross picks $3.79.

YES | $2.89 | $3.40 | $2.25

Correct! Ross wins the TV package!

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Contestants not appearing onstage will receive a and a gift from Invention Submission Corporation by calling 1-800-288-IDEA.

Ross is married while also a student. If he wins the $11K, he'll put the money towards a down payment on a house.

2nd Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Ann-Marie	|	.90	|	––	|	.90	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Ross	|	. 5	|	.45	|	.50	|		|
|	Michelle	|	.20	|	.55	|	.75	|		|

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Ann-Marie is the top winner, and Cynthia is the Runner-Up!

SHOWCASE 1: We plan The Ultimate Swim Party!
1. It begins with the ultimate in musical entertainment, a new stereo system! (Janice)
- Fisher audio component system with reel-to-reel tape deck, audio system featuring integrated amplifier, AM-FM stereo tuner, double cassette deck, and 2 loudspeakers

2. Next, we'll need beverages for our ultimate swim party, so we're providing a brand new soda fountain! (Dian on the Turntable)
- GA Systems, Inc. home soda fountain with everything you need to dispense your favorite sodas, syrups, plus carbonated water

3. Then, it's time for the ultimate snack, the hot dog, prepared on a delightful new hot dog cart! (Holly)
- Hammacher Schlemmer complete rolling food and drink server under a gay 6.5-foot umbrella, with hibachi to cook steaks, a warming compartment, cold salad tray, and ice compartment

4. And for this to be the ultimate swim party, it has to happen on the ultimate beach, so we're off to sunny Rio de Janeiro! (Janice)
- Fly with a guest round-trip air coach from L.A. to Rio for a 6-night stay European plan at the Rio Sheraton Hotel located on the beach; stand along the seashore or poolside, and enjoy service with a samba beat

Ann-Marie passes the Showcase.
Cynthia Bids: $7,313.

SHOWCASE 2: Filled with prizes mentioned by some ladies attending a posh vacation resort! Let's listen in! (the trio is dressed as gray-haired women)
1. (Old Holly) "You know, I'm not sure the new activities director that Kathy is going to work out. She looks like nothing but trouble to me. Just last week, she interrupted my Bingo game by racing through the rec room on a new motorcycle!"
- Honda Shadow 500 motorcycle featuring V-Twin power, 5-speed transmission, electric starter, maintenance-free solid-state ignition, quartz halogen headlight, and much more

2. (Old Dian) "You're absolutely right, and that's not all! I think that Kathy person must have struck gold in the stock market! She no longer has time to shop with me, and all she does is sun and soak in our new hot tub!"
- U.S. Leisure Muskin spa for helpful relaxation, a redwood spa that's vinyl-lined for comfort and easy maintenance, complete with filter, heater, ladder, rim deck, and redwood cover

3. (Old Janice) "Well, to tell you the truth, girls, I think the problem is that she married into money. Uh huh! I hear that her husband is a golf pro, you see? And they go away every weekend, do you believe that, every weekend in his new Lincoln!"
- Lincoln Continental Signature Series Town Car with 8-cylinder engine, keyless entry, air conditioning, electronic AM-FM cassette radio, with premium sound, and all the other standard features, includes California emission, white coach roof, top cloth interior, electronic instrument panel, leather wrapped steering wheel, automatic dimmer, day/night mirror, automatic load leveling, and body side protective moldings

Ann-Marie Bids: $26,000.

Showcase bids:

|	Cynthia	|	Ann-Marie	|
|	$7313	|	$26000	|

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(Ann-Marie and Cynthia are holding hands.)

ARP of Ann-Marie's Showcase: $31,265, for a difference of $5,265.
ARP of Cynthia's Showcase: $13,188, for a difference of $5,875.

Difference of:

|	TRIP	|	CAR	|
|	$5875	|	$5265	|

Ann-Marie wins $33,051 in prizes!

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Bob Barker reminds you to help control the pet population, and have your pets spayed or neutered!

And Lord knows that we weren't expecting it, but we're grateful for it all the same! That said, Janice did MUCH better on Lucky $even than I would've done. I likely would've lost on the 4th number, but I definitely would not have said 0 for the last number. All in all, more than decent show to start off the week 

Most likely this will be status quo through the week of June 16. Then there should be some normalcy again. Doesn't mean I won't take a day here or there, but obviously I have to work hard lately. I will be here for any nighttime specials though. 

That said, a few more WP788 recaps:

May 24-25: Will be out of town.

A bunch of changes to this. Due to a fight with someone, my trip meant for Memorial Day Weekend is now Father's Day weekend, so I will be here May 23 and 24. WP788 will handle the June 14 and 15 recaps instead.