Episode Number: 3382D (09/11/1979)
Airdate: September 11, 1979
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: Right-to-left
Microphone Handoff: Janice
1st IUFB - A watered with nightstand: Mo-zar Industries, Inc. herring moon frame and nightstand manufactured in fine quality solid wood, plus a Wavecrest aqua air water mattress (Dian)
| | TAMMY | | | CHARLES | | | NANCY | | | KITTY | | |
| | $779 | | | $699 | | | $565 | | | $780 | | |
Actual Retail Price:
$834!Kitty is playing
Safe Crackers! Dian will open the safe to reveal...
A pair of motorcycles: Pair of Kawasaki KE 250 CC bikes with 2 strokes, 5-speed, and kickstarting with full DC lighting for street riding (Holly)
Also included is a mini mini motorcycle: Italjet Mini Mini Jr. motorcycle designed for children age 3 to 6, with features of a full-sized motorcycle, and as easy to ride as a bicycle (Janice)
The prize package is worth
$3,117.
The Safe is now closed by Dian and set to
LOCK.
Kitty can open the safe with the combination set to the price of the prize using these dials:
9 1 4, 9 1 4, 9 1 4Kitty sets the dials to
4 9 1. Spin the wheel, and pull the handle!
LOCKMRRRRRRRP! Close, but the price was
$419.
Kitty will be back for the Showcase Showdown soon.
The next calldown, Morris, is visiting from Canada. What is the most exciting he's done so far in Southern California? He can't think of anything...other than coming special to see the show! He also has relatives here. 2nd IUFB - A ceiling fan light: Casa Blanca Fan Company ceiling fan light with atmosphere, mood, and elegance, while also efficient and practical as it ventilates and illuminates (Holly on the Turntable)
| | Tammy | | | Charles | | | Nancy | | | MORRIS | | |
| | $480 | | | $650 | | | $651 | | | $549 | | |
Actual Retail Price:
$599!Morris is playing
Cliff Hangers for a new player piano: Aeolian Corporation Cabaret player piano that plays manually or electrically, a prize worth
$2,880 (Janice).
Morris can keep the Mountain Climber safe by pricing these small items (Dian):
1. Norelco Curly Q Compact collapsible curling wand with cool tip, leak-proof misting feature, thermostatically controlled
2. Kodak Ektralite 10 camera complete with built-in electronic flash, beautiful pictures indoors and out, day or night
3. Washington Forge 7-piece performer gourmet cutlery set with surgically sharp extra heavy gauge chrome stainless steel blades, ebony Fleetwood handles, all dishwasher-safe
Morris thinks the price of the curler is
$39.
*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and stops at
22.
Oof. The price is...
$17Morris thinks the price of the camera is
$29.
*BUZZ* The Mountain Climber goes up the mountain...and
*CRASH!* We got his reaction on video, anyway.
$40(The cutlery price is not revealed.)
Morris will return for the Showcase Showdown after another game.
3rd IUFB - A unique oak bench: Aaron Brother Art Marts solid oak bench for relaxing in the yesteryear, a reproduction of an old-fashioned bench with protective finish (Janice)
| | Tammy | | | Charles | | | Nancy | | | JANET | | |
| | $320 | | | $350 | | | $351 | | | $319 | | |
BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ! Also priced like yesteryear, the chair is lower than
$319.
| | Tammy | | | Charles | | | Nancy | | | JANET | | |
| | $270 | | | $279 | | | $250 | | | $269 | | |
Actual Retail Price:
$290!Charles is playing
Dice Game for a new car: Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari Wagon mid-size luxury wagon, equipped with steel belted radial white stripe tires, custom belt, tinted glass, lamp group, luggage carrier, remote mirror, tilt steering wheel, deluxe wheel covers, and cruise control (Holly).
Dian and Janice wheel in the Dice Game table.
Is the 1st number a
5?
No! Charles guesses
HIGHER.
Is the 2nd number a
2?
No! Charles guesses
HIGHER.
Is the 3rd number a
5?
Yes!His final roll attempt gets only halfway to the line, so he'll try again.
Is the 4th number a
5?
No! Charles guesses
LOWER.
Light up the price!
Charles wins the car!
1st Showcase Showdown:
| | CONTESTANT | | | SPIN 1 | | | SPIN 2 | | | TOTAL | | | RESULT | | |
| | Morris | | | .10 | | | .10 | | | .20 | | | | | |
| | Kitty | | | .40 | | | .50 | | | .90 | | | SHOWCASE | | |
| | Charles | | | .80 | | | .25 | | | 1.05 | | | MRRRRRRRP! | | |
The next calldown is named Elaine Rayburn. She wishes she was related to Gene. 4th IUFB - A new washer and dryer: White-Westinghouse washer and dryer with installation, flexibility, stacked at 27 inches or fitting side-by-side under counter, cuts operating costs by using less water, bleach, and detergent than top-loaders (Holly)
| | Tammy | | | ELAINE | | | Nancy | | | Janet | | |
| | $420 | | | $575 | | | $500 | | | $700 | | |
Actual Retail Price:
$775!Janet is playing
Danger Price for a refrigerator, a free-standing mirror, an air conditioner, and a recliner:
1: Berkline exclusive wallaway recliner that makes room arrangements easier with the back remaining only 3 inches from the wall whether upright or fully reclining (Janice)
2: Whirlpool 22 cubic foot no-frost refrigerator with power-saving control, no fingerprint texture steel doors, and automatic tilt ice dispenser, serves ice without opening the door (Janice)
3: Oval mirror in walnut-stained wood frame and base with gold leaf trim, an early French design (Dian)
4: Friedrich room air conditioner, quality built, dependable, and energy efficient, built to last for years of economical use (Dian)
The Danger Price is
$790.
RECLINER | | | | REFRIG | | | | MIRROR | | | | AIR COND. |
Janet picks the
recliner.
$421 | | | | REFRIG | | | | MIRROR | | | | AIR COND. |
Janet picks the
air conditioner.
$421 | | | | REFRIG | | | | MIRROR | | | | $320 |
Janet picks the
mirror.
Janet wins all four prizes!
5th IUFB - Unusual aquariums: Volna Ltd. Double Bubble and High Rise corner aquarium for tropical or cold-water fish to make your life more fun at home or in the office; accessories include base bump and decorative plants (Dian)
| | Tammy | | | Elaine | | | Nancy | | | MONICA | | |
| | $650 | | | $325 | | | $651 | | | $450 | | |
*CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG*It's a perfect bid, and Bob will now dive into his pocket for a
$100 bonus!
Actual Retail Price:
$450!Monica is playing
Card Game for a new car: Ford Mustang subcompact 2-door sedan, equipped with standard features, California emission, white side wall tires, and wide body side molding (Holly).
Monica draws a card from the range deck, and must be within
$900 of the price without going over.
Monica draws a
King of Hearts for
$1000.
$1000R$900Monica draws a
9 of Hearts for
$900.
$1900R$900Monica draws a
2 of Diamonds for
$200.
$2100R$900Monica draws a
Jack of Hearts for
$1000.
$3100R$900Monica draws a
5 of Spades for
$500.
$3600R$900Monica draws a
Ace of Spades! She'll make it
$1000.
$4600R$900Monica draws a
6 of Clubs for
$600.
$5200R$900Monica stops. The actual retail price is...
$4,814.
OVERR$900MRRRRRRRP! She had it, but she pushed it one too far.
Monica will be back for the Showcase Showdown after one more game.
Blue has proven difficult to beat today, which means someone will be sent off to the First Four Breakfast Club.
The next calldown, Aileen, is part of a group that shouted "Get a moose!", but she's from New Jersey. Elaine, however, is part of a "moose" convention. Bob asks her what the plural for "moose" is. 6th IUFB - A handy sewing machine: A.C. Weber portable sewing machine with case, complete with regular foot button holder, zigzag zipper and quilting (Janice)
| | Tammy | | | Elaine | | | Nancy | | | AILEEN | | |
| | $350 | | | $625 | | | $1 | | | $300 | | |
Actual Retail Price:
$750!Blue was beaten again, but not by Tammy and Nancy. They both join the First Four Breakfast Club.Elaine is playing
Hurdles for a dining room group: Keller Coronation fruitwood finished solid oak dining furniture with exclusive Armor Guard high pressure laminated tops that help protect against spills; plus Franciscan October dinnerware service for 8, handcrafted and handpainted, yet safe in dishwasher, oven, or microwave, plus color-coordinated crystal; a prize package worth
$1,953 (Dian).
The "Hurdler" is this grocery item:
1. Knott's Berry Farm Strawberry Preserves
The item is
82’.
The first hurdle depends on one of these items:
2. New Formula Borateem modern brightening system for all fabrics and colors
3. Golden Grain Macaroni and Chessar Creamier Cheese Dinner
Elaine picks the macaroni.
The second hurdle depends on one of these items:
4. Can of Goya Red Kidney Beans
5. 6-pack of Texsun Pure Unsweetened Orange Juice
Elaine picks the beans.
The final hurdle depends on one of these items:
6. Bag of Campfire Marshmallows
7. Cadbury's Caramello Milk Chocolate & Creamy Caramel bar
Elaine picks the marshmallows.
Bob has Elaine fire the gun to start the race!
The Hurdler approaches the macaroni hurdle... and it's
35’.
The Hurdler approaches the beans hurdle... and it's
49’.
The Hurdler approaches the marshmallows hurdle... and it's
69’!Elaine wins the dining room group!
2nd Showcase Showdown:
| | CONTESTANT | | | SPIN 1 | | | SPIN 2 | | | TOTAL | | | RESULT | | |
| | Monica | | | . 5 | | | .70 | | | .75 | | | SHOWCASE | | |
| | Elaine | | | .45 | | | .70 | | | 1.15 | | | MRRRRRRRP! | | |
| | Janet | | | .35 | | | .25 | | | .60 | | | | | |
Kitty is the top winner, and
Monica is the Runner-Up!
SHOWCASE 1: A trip down Main Street!
1. Pill Chaise (Janice): Harvest chaise with frame made of pine half brown dowels, the upholstery of canvass with handpainted pillows
2. Bumper pool table (Janice): Murrey bumper pool table featuring the professional beauty of cloth, rubber cushions, genuine 1-piece slate bed, also includes playing equipment
3. Microwave range (Dian): JCPenney 30-inch hi-lo electronic range with 625-watt microwave upper oven with time and temperature cooking, the self-cleaning lower oven complete with automatic oven control
4. Cycle boat (Dian): Dynafoil cycle boat with all the excitement of motorcycle riding combined with the thrill of boating, combining stability with safety even in rough waters, complete with trailer
Kitty passes the Showcase.
Monica Bids:
$4,500.
SHOWCASE 2: Prizes that will help you enjoy the beach!
1. And the fun in the sun starts with fasnionable sunglasses (model unknown, only arm visible)
- Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses collection, exciting fashion for the eyes created in France, handcut frames with radiant lenses and captivating colors
2. Now, we'd never think of sending you out to the beach without the proper attire, like a new swimsuit! (Holly)
- Body by Roxanne fast-drying 1-piece bathing suit with matching cover-up skirt, the suit also with ties that adjust the height for the legs
3. Next, there's Janice!
- 1-piece suit made of fast-drying spandex and nylon, with matching skirt, the top with string straps that cross to reveal a very low back
4. And finally, we have Dian!
- Blue bikini with floral pattern, also with cover-up skirt with matching print
5. And you can enjoy the swimwear on your trip to the beaches of Hawaii! (Holly)
- Fly with a guest round-trip air coach from L.A. to Hawaii for a 6-night stay at the Hotel Inter-Continental Maui on the oceanfront beneath famous Haleakalā Volcano on the island of Maui, glamour and relaxation personified
6. And then, onto the sands of the French Riviera!
- Fly from Hawaii to the French Riviera for a 6-night stay in the Chateau Le Kilal near Saint-Tropez, a charming resort and old village "provenkal" between the mountains and Mediterranean
7. And finally, it's onto Rio!
- Fly from the French Riviera to Rio de Janeiro for a 1-week stay in the magnificent Inter-Continental Hotel Rio with miles of white sand beach, enjoying delicious breakfast and dinners plus a variety of sports
Kitty Bids:
$4,550.
Showcase bids:
| | Monica | | | Kitty | | |
| | $4500 | | | $4550 | | |
ARP of Kitty's Showcase:
$7,919, for a difference of
$3,369.
ARP of Monica's Showcase:
$7,559, for a difference of
$3,059.
Difference of:
| | MAIN STREET | | | TRIPS | | |
| | $3059 | | | $3369 | | |
Monica wins
$8,109 in prizes!