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November 10, 1986
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First Four: Suzanne, Margie, Marianella, Maryanne

Before the first IUFB is presented, Bob announces that the first Home Viewer Showcase will be presented for the first time today.

IUFB1: Whirlpool Washer/Dryer (winner also receives Cutex Nail Polish Remover)
Maryanne: $899
Marianella: $945*
Margie: $1000
Suzanne: $750
ARP: $967

The Showcase '83 cue makes a rare appearance here.

PG1: Grocery Game--Played for a Customcraft Living Room Group ($5,695)

GP1: Chico-San Rice Cakes
GP2: Remegel Chewable Antacid
GP3: Shield Deodorant Soap
GP4: Clorets Gum
GP5: Sanwa Foods Ramen Soup

First purchase: 3 Rice Cakes x 99¢ = $2.97
Second purchase: 6 Soaps x 49¢ = $2.94 (TOTAL--$5.91)
Third purchase: 2 Clorets x 55¢ = $1.10 (TOTAL--$7.01)

LOSS

This is a Play-Along game, with the home contestant being Deborah L. Amyx from Meridian, Idaho (or Indiana?). Bob flubs up Rod's name by calling him Rob.

The prizes in the Home Viewer Showcase are as follows: a Customcraft Living Room Group, a 15-piece silver-plated punch set, a Mercury Sable GS Station Wagon, a trip to Tahiti and a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham.


Second Calldown: Muriel

IUFB2: Strolee Baby Accessories (up for adoption: a young puppy named Magic)
Muriel: $300
Margie: $480
Suzanne: $495
Maryanne: $500*
ARP: $510

PG2: 1 Right Price--Played for a Kawasaki Bayou 4-Wheel Offroad Motorcycle and High-Speed Driving Pinball Machine

The 1 right price is $2,499

Maryanne's pick: Motorcycle

ARP of Motorcycle: $1,949

LOSS

Third Calldown: Sheila

IUFB3: Marantz Stereo Audio System
Sheila: $795
Muriel: $1500
Margie: $1800
Suzanne: $1000* (also wins $100 for perfect bid)
ARP: $1000

There's a brief delay in sounding the clangers as Bob prepares to read the ARP card.

PG3: Dice Game--Played for a Chevrolet Sprint 2-Door Hatchback

First number: Rolls 3, is wrong (guesses higher)
Second number: Rolls 2, is wrong (guesses higher)
Third number: Rolls 3 6, is wrong (guesses lower)
Fourth number: Rolls 6, is wrong (guesses lower)

ARP: $6,614

WIN!

SCSD1
Maryanne: .15+.65=.80
Marianella: .30+.30=.60
Suzanne: .25+.90=OVER

Maryanne is going to the Showcase! Suzanne's second spin is not buzzed. According to the FAQ, this is the first-ever appearance of the new, larger split-screen arrow shot.

Fourth Calldown: David

IUFB4: His & Hers Alpine Ski Equipment (winner also receives Krakus Polish Ham)
David: $850
Sheila: $625
Muriel: $1500
Margie: $900*
ARP: $1427

PG4: Barker's Bargain Bar--Played for a Secretary Desk and Getaway Chair Massage Lounger

BARGAIN PRICES
Desk: $1,255
Chair: $1,095

Margie's pick: Chair

ARP of Desk: $1,955 (Difference: $700)
ARP of Chair: $1,595 (Difference: $500)

LOSS

Fifth Calldown: Sarah

IUFB5: Broilmaster Gas Grill
Sarah: $350
David: $500
Sheila: $600*
Muriel: $300
ARP: $685

PG5: Secret "X"--Played for a Vaporvette Sport Boat ($5,734)

Free X: Top right

SP1: Sunbeam Cordless Rechargeable Scrubber--$35 or $50? Guesses $50, is right
SP2: West Bend Toaster Oven--$122 or $155? Guesses $122, is right

Additional X's: Bottom left and top right

Location of secret X: Bottom center

LOSS

Final Calldown: Kimberly

IUFB6: Wesley Allen Queen Wrought-Iron Bed with Sealy PosturePedic Queen Mattress Set
Kimberly: $1145
Muriel: $2800
Sarah: $1300
David: $1301*
ARP: $1349

PG6: Money Game--Played for a Pontiac Sunbird SE Coupe

SETUP:
84-21-87
33-05-15
92-63-48

First pick: 84, front of car
Second pick: 21, wins $21
Third pick: 48, back of car

WIN!

SCSD2
Sheila: .35+.25=.60
Margie: .35+1.00=OVER
David: .95

David is going to the Showcase!

SHOWCASES
Top Winner: David
Runner-Up: Maryanne

SHOWCASE 1
Tappan Appliances (Refrigerator/Freezer, Dishwasher and Electric Range and Microwave Oven), American of Martinsville Dining Room Group with Wedgewood Medici China Set, Hawkeye Therapeutic Spa
David bids $10,450

SHOWCASE 2
Hong Kong, $1,000 Spending Cash, Amelia Earhart Luggage Set, Toyota 4x4 SR5 Pickup
Maryanne bids $13,500

ARP of Maryanne's Showcase: $18,482 (Difference: $4,982)
ARP of David's Showcase: $13,409 (Difference: $2,959)

David wins his Showcase, and takes home $23,227 in cash and prizes!