The Hollywood Mural Turntable was very ugly, but it was a thing of beauty compared to the current table. What we have now is both vomit-inducing and seizure-inducing. The tacky blue floor would be bad enough, but the floating dollar signs inside the "video hexagons" represent sensory overload in the extreme (and make it impossible for me to concentrate on actual gameplay).

There are a great many reasons why I cannot stand TPIR in its current state, but the horrendous turntable is the #1 reason. Seriously, how can anybody find the Hollywood Mural turntable (as awful as it was) to be more repugnant than the current turntable?

Oh look, another excuse for you to trash the current show again. Sigh.

Didn't even last the full season; the first episode with the pink, purple, & blue aired Mar. 10, 2003.

Excluding the Hollywood mural turntable, I personally thought that the pink/purple/blue turntable (with the blue carpeting) was the least attractive of the Barker-Era turntables. I did not dislike it by any means, but its color scheme was quite different from all the others. Regardless, I was not complaining when the pink/purble/blue turntable debuted, since I was so happy that the Hollywood mural turntable was gone.

For a long time, I was puzzled as to why the turntable simply did not return to its 1992-2002 appearance. While I do not know if this is correct, I recall reading on this message board (quite some time ago) that somebody powerful (perhaps Bob himself) liked how Bob looked against the backdrop of the nighttime Hollywood mural turntable, and when the decision was made to return to the classic turntable pattern, dark colors suited Bob the best.

Don't even acknowledge the troll.

Episode Number: 1245K (11/05/1999)
Airdate: November 5, 1999
Barker's Beauties: Janice, Kathleen, Nikki

Here it comes! From the Bob Barker Studio at CBS in Hollywood! Television’s most exciting hour of fantastic prizes! The fabulous, 60-minute Price Is Right!

HOTTEST GAME SHOW!
BETTER THAN EVER!
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

First Four: Left-to-right
Microphone Handoff: Janice

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1st IUFB - A new refrigerator: Maytag dependable dual-cool side-by-side front-dispensing refrigerator specially designed to provide consistent temperatures to keep food fresher longer (Nikki and Kathleen)

|	MATTHEW	|	HEATHER	|	VICKIE	|	KENNETH	|
|	$700	|	$1200	|	$1201	|	$1250	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,450!

Kenneth is playing Most Expen$ive for a comfortable sofa, handy garden equipment, and a handsome desk:
1: Berkline contemporary Shasta wallaway sofa with deep pillowtop seats and arms, fully reclines at each end with comfort rest and hidden ottoman (Janice)
2: White lawn care products including a self-propelled lawn mower, deluxe edger, and chipper shredder for mulching (Kathleen)
3: Hooker Furniture Executive Collection cherry desk with classic traditional styling, enhanced with a handsome ornate hardware (Nikki)

We also find out that Kenneth and his wife Shirley are celebrating their 20th Anniversary! They came from Savannah, Georgia.

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Sofa	–	Lawn Products	–	Desk

Kenneth picks number 2. Reveal the prices!

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$1200	|	$1270	|	$1770
Sofa	–	Lawn Products	–	Desk

MRRRRRRRP! So much for that anniversary celebration. Kenneth will have another chance at some winnings in the Showcase Showdown.

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2nd IUFB - A handsome cedar chest: The Lane Company, Inc. Morning Glory antique white cedar chest with select veneers and hardwood solids plus handpainted front and top panel (Nikki)

|	Matthew	|	Heather	|	Vickie	|	EMILIA	|
|	$500	|	$750	|	$600	|	$425	|

Actual Retail Price: $520!

Matthew is part of a group of students, and he's from UC Irvine, studying criminal law.

Matthew is playing Punch A Bunch for a chance to win up to $10,000 (Janice)!

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Matthew can win up to four punches on the Punchboard by pricing these small items (Kathleen):

1. Ultra-powered mixer for all your cooking and baking needs; comes with polished steel bowl, flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip, and the head tilts up for easy handling

$420

Matthew thinks the price is LOWER.

LOWER
$350

Correct! 1 punch earned!

2. Capture Carpet Cleaning Kit that cleans the toughest dirt and keeps your carpet clean and beautiful; all you need is your vacuum

$24

Matthew thinks the price is HIGHER.

HIGHER
$35

Correct! 2 punches earned!

3. Sterling Silver birth record frame for a permanent record of your newborn's birth; have the name, birthdate, time, height, and weight engraved on the beautiful frame

$141

Matthew thinks the price is LOWER.

LOWER
$125

Correct! 3 punches earned!

4. Conair Straight Styles steam straightener for gentle steam and quick heat that straightens hair in minutes, leaving wavy, curly hair smooth as silk

$21

Matthew thinks the price is HIGHER.

HIGHER
$30

Correct! 4 punches earned!

Matthew punches the following holes:

PUNCHBOARD $ $ 1 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 3 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 2 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 4

Slip 1 is worth...

...and Bob's reaction suggests that this was a pretty good start. It is $500. Matthew throws it away.

Slip 2 is worth... $250. Matthew throws it away.
Slip 3 is worth... $500. Matthew throws it away.
Slip 4 is worth... $500.

Matthew wins $500 in cash.

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There seems to be some confusion with the next calldown. In the front, we have Manuel, and in the back, Daniel. Their last names are Gomez and Gomes. Rod confirms that we want Daniel, so Manuel heads back to his seat. He asks for $5 for something, and Bob will at least honor that request. It costs him a fortune to keep people happy on the show. Let's hope we're not playing Lucky $even.

3rd IUFB - A collection of telephones: VTech cordless phones for every room in the home or office, performance and technology that you can clearly hear (Janice and Kathleen)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Wheat Nuts snack (Kathleen)

|	DANIEL	|	Heather	|	Vickie	|	Emilia	|
|	$825	|	$750	|	$500	|	$620	|

Actual Retail Price: $820!

Heather is part of a group with shirts that say "I left her to be with you Bob" with pictures of their children on their shirts.

Heather will play Ten Chances for a challenging game, lovely dinnerware, and a new car:
1. University Games Battle Of The Sexes board game (Nikki)
2. Enesco Home Gallery exclusive coordinating home dιcor collection, stoneware designed with the splendor of the French countryside (Nikki)
3. Ford Taurus LX, equipped with standard features, power door locks, and California emission (Janice)

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1st Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Kenneth	|	. 5	|	.15	|	.20	|		|
|	Matthew	|	.90	|	––	|	.90	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Heather	|	.55	|	.75	|	1.30	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|

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4th IUFB - A challenging new rower: Schwinn Windrigger air rower for an excellent full-body workout, with HD style computer providing 2 pre-programmed courses including a racing mode for a unique race pace each time you row (Nikki on the Turntable)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Dolphins & Friends crackers (Nikki)

|	Daniel	|	CYNTHIA	|	Vickie	|	Emilia	|
|	$1	|	$1500	|	$1650	|	$1325	|

Actual Retail Price: $899!

Bob asks if Daniel has watched the show all his life, and Daniel's waiting for the "Golden Road". Not this time, sadly.

Daniel is playing Switch? for a unique bar and an upright piano:
1: Beach Billiards 21 conversion bar made of oak and brass with removable glass bar top, 2 bars in 1 with quality craftsmanship and unique designs (Janice)
2: Young Chang classic Pramberger Signature Series console upright piano with its patented oak finish made from the finest materials and built to last (Kathleen)

BAR SET	–	PIANO
$4495	|	$3240
SWITCH?	|	SWITCH?

Daniel chooses to switch!

BAR SET	–	PIANO
$3240	|	$4495
SWITCH?	|	SWITCH?

Reveal the prices!

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$3240	|	$4495
$3240	|	$4495

Daniel wins both prizes!

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5th IUFB - A lovely dinette group: Chromcraft Forest Mystic Collection 7-piece dinette group with wood back chairs and splash screen finish, a set to accentuate any breakfast nook (Janice)

Also going to the winner is a supply of Dentavite vitamin toothpaste (Janice)

|	ESSIE	|	Cynthia	|	Vickie	|	Emilia	|
|	$1150	|	$1350	|	$1	|	$1375	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,996!

Emilia is playing Cover Up for a new car: Mercury Mystique GS 4-door sedan, equipped with standard features, interior and exterior automatic armor protection, power driver's seat, and California emission (Nikki).

Emilia noticed someone taking her picture, and that photographer is from the New York Times!

The price of $22931 below is not correct.

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Emilia picks $17562. Is she a winner?

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Fooled by a duplicate digit, possibly. Emilia's luck could improve in the Showcase Showdown after our next game.

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6th IUFB - Very colorful artwork: Wentworth Gallery One Still Moment limited-edition lithograph, signed and numbered by the artist (Nikki and Janice)

|	Essie	|	Cynthia	|	Vickie	|	MONICA	|
|	$480	|	$551	|	$552	|	$550	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,295!

Vickie is playing Penny Ante for a beautiful new bedroom group: Ashley Furniture Saratoga Collection bedroom that gives pine a more refined look using a heavy shell appliquι, rope twist detailing, and molded scallop bases; plus a Bemco Posture V satin pillow quilt featuring patented posture zone suspension system; a prize package worth $4,199 (Kathleen).

With three pennies, Vickie must guess the correct price of two grocery products:
1. Can Do! joint supplement
2. 6-pack of Lever 2000 Anti-Bacterial soap

The supplement price is one of...

$17.00 | $9.00 | $12.50 | $14.99

Vickie picks $9.00.

$17.00 | NO | $12.50 | $14.99

Wrong! 2 pennies left. Vickie picks $12.50.

$17.00 | NO | NO | $14.99

Wrong! 1 penny left. Vickie will try $14.99.

$17.00 | NO | NO | YES

Correct! The body bars price is one of...

$2.99 | $4.55 | $5.25 | $6.00

Vickie picks $6.00.

$2.99 | $4.55 | $5.25 | NO

Wrong, and she's out of pennies. The price was $4.55.

Vickie will return for the Showcase Showdown after the break.

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Contestants not appearing onstage will receive a Polaroid PhotoMAX digital camera creative kit, Eggland's Best eggs, and a Jennifer Convertibles gift certificate.

2nd Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Vickie	|	.10	|	.50	|	.60	|		|
|	Emilia	|	.60 .70	|	––	|	.70	|		|
|	Daniel	|	.95	|	––	|	.95	|	SHOWCASE	|

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Daniel is the top winner, and Matthew is the Runner-Up!

SHOWCASE 1: Prizes that burn!
1. We begin with showing you a way to burn wood in a new fireplace! (Janice)
- Malm Fireplaces unique cone-shaped fireplace, elegantly styled in an attractive curved base, complete with mesh screen and pipe

2. And to burn your own Compact Discs, we are providing a new recordable CD player! (Kathleen)
- Philips CD recorder and player with digital on-screen display, a recorder that makes crystal clear duplications

3. Finally, to burn rubber, you will enjoy a brand new sports car! (Nikki)
- Chevrolet Camaro Z28 coupe, equipped with standard features, California emission, Z28 preferred equipment group, removable roof panels with locks, electric rear window defogger, acceleration slip regulation, power steering cooling system, bucket seats with quality natural seating surfaces, and remote CD changer with 12-disc magazine

Daniel Bids: $23,890.

SHOWCASE 2: Filled with Romantic Hideaways!
1. First, you're off to hold hands in exciting San Francisco! (Janice)
- Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to San Francisco for a 6-night stay at the elegant Renaissance Stanford Court Hotel located atop historic Nob Hill where the cable cars cross, and near Union Square shopping and Fisherman's Wharf

2. Next, you're headed for the City of Lights, Paris! (Kathleen)
- Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to Paris for a 6-night stay including breakfast at the Paris Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysιes centrally located just minutes from the Eiffel Tower, with all the romance and splendor of Paris

3. Finally, you're off to enjoy the romance of Rome, Italy! (Nikki)
- Fly with a guest round-trip coach from L.A. to the Eternal City of Rome for a 6-night stay with breakfast daily at the Hotel Atlante with a lovely room and a private terrace, the hotel also conveniently located within walking distance from St. Peter's

Matthew Bids: $13,000.

Showcase bids:

|	Matthew	|	Daniel	|
|	$13000	|	$23890	|

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ARP of Daniel's Showcase: $28,568, for a difference of $4,678.
ARP of Matthew's Showcase: $15,393, for a difference of $2,393.

Difference of:

|	TRIPS	|	SPORTSCAR	|
|	$2393	|	$4678	|

Matthew wins $16,953 in prizes!

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

A point from Drew I found interesting from that CBS video - the new contestant's row allows Drew to move closer to the contestants as they bid, and may make for a more intimate interaction there. I wonder how Drew may explore this space.