Recap for February 15, 1996 (9855D)

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Episode Number: 9855D (02/16/1996)
Airdate: February 15, 1996
Barker's Beauties: Janice, Kathleen, Michele

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

HOUR OF EXCITEMENT!
FABULOUS PRIZES!
WIN! WIN! WIN!

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


Before we start, our beloved director Paul Alter is going to take a shot of our birthday girl Sharon Friem.

We also have a surprise at the end of the show, and if you don't see it, you'll hate yourself in the morning.

1st IUFB - A challenging treadmill: Schwinn Personal Trainer treadmill featuring easy-to-read LED readout and powerful 1.5 HP motor to run smoother and longer with minimum maintenance (Michele)

|	MARK	|	SANDRA	|	MICHAEL	|	BRIANA	|
|	$650	|	$810	|	$450	|	$2800	|

Briana immediately regrets her $2,800 bid. Bob has a treadmill he'd like to sell her.

Actual Retail Price: $1,750!

Sandra is playing Lucky $even for a new van: Dodge Caravan front-wheel drive base model, equipped with standard features, 3-liter V6 engine, base package 24T, AM-FM stereo with cassette and 4 speakers, tilt steering column, speed control, power mirrors, engine block heater, and California emission (Janice).

The free digit in the van is:

$ 1 ► ► ► ►

Sandra guesses 8.

$ 1 9 ► ► ►

Sandra gives Bob $1 and has $6 left. The next guess is 7.

$ 1 9 2 ► ►

Oh no. Sandra gives Bob $5 and has $1 left. The next guess is 9.

$ 1 9 2 5 ►

And that will leave her broke. (The last digit is not shown.)

Sandra will return for the Showcase Showdown later on.


2nd IUFB - A new freezer chest: Gibson chest freezer featuring a nearly 15 cubic foot capacity, lift-out basket, movable divider, and adjustable cold control (Janice on the Turntable)

Also going to the winner is a Libman Precision Angle broom (Janice)

|	Mark	|	STEPHEN	|	Michael	|	Briana	|
|	$855	|	$750	|	$850	|	$720	|

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ! Sounds like that turntable needs oiling, but it's just everyone going over. That will be followed by everyone going lower than $720.

|	Mark	|	STEPHEN	|	Michael	|	Briana	|
|	$600	|	$695	|	$575	|	$524	|

Stephen's bid was briefly entered on Briana's board.

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ! If we keep this up, that turntable might really need its oil. They must now bid lower than $524.

|	Mark	|	STEPHEN	|	Michael	|	Briana	|
|	$3	|	$495	|	$1	|	$2	|

Bob asks Michael why he didn't bid the dollar 10 minutes ago. Then everyone starts booing after Mark bids $3.

Actual Retail Price: $430!

Lieutenant Commander Mark is playing Hit Me for a beautiful bedroom group: Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co. sleigh bed and traditional French style bedroom group, finished in deep cherry brown; plus a Strata Summit water mattress featuring an advanced combination of flotation comfort, firmness, and extra spinal support; a prize package worth $4,474 (Michele).

The house begins with two cards, and the face up card is a 2 of Clubs (Kathleen).

The grocery products are:
1. Dove Moisturizing Body Wash with unique 8-hour moisturizing formula
2. 4Klondike Sundae Kones
3. 10 S.O.S. steel wool soap pads
4. Phyto-Nutrients vitamin tablets
5. Eggland's Best eggs
6. New Healthy Choice microwave popcorn

|	BODY WASH	|	ICE CREAM	|	SOAP PADS	|
|	$11.55	|	$2.69	|	$4.58	|
|	VITAMINS	|	EGGS	|	POPCORN	|
|	$99.90	|	$20.93	|	$17.52	|

Mark's first pick is the $2.69 ice cream... $2.69, for a Ace of Clubs.
Mark's second pick is the $99.90 vitamins... $9.99, for a King of Hearts to get him 21 and an automatic win!

The house had a 2 of Clubs and a King of Clubs.

Mark wins the bedroom group!


3rd IUFB - A very special dominoes set: The Franklin Mint Fabergι Imprerial dominoes set including a solid hardwood presentation case (Kathleen)

|	DANIELLE	|	Stephen	|	Michael	|	Briana	|
|	$525	|	$800	|	$899	|	$1	|

Actual Retail Price: $495!

Briana is with a group from Santa Barbara city college.

Briana is playing Switch? for a lovely dinette set and a handsome grandfather clock:
1: Bordeaux Collection country French dinette group, the table featuring a wood top with painted apron and a sturdy metal base accompanied by painted Napoleon arm and side chairs (Janice)
2: Sligh Furniture Wellesley clock featuring a graceful swan neck pediment and elegantly turned pilaster bases inlaid with mahogany, also includes triple chime movement (Michele)

DINETTE	–	CLOCK
$3231	|	$2427
SWITCH?	|	SWITCH?

Briana chooses to switch!

DINETTE	–	CLOCK
$2427	|	$3231
SWITCH?	|	SWITCH?

Reveal the prices!

DINETTE	–	CLOCK
$2427	|	$3231
$2427	|	$3231

Briana wins both prizes!


1st Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Sandra	|	.60	|	.25	|	.85	|	SHOWCASE	|
|	Mark	|	.15	|	.25	|	.40	|		|
|	Briana	|	.80	|	.50	|	1.30	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|

4th IUFB - Handy power tools: Craftsman power tool package with everything you need to cut, sand, or drill with precision and accuracy, includes 16-gallon wet-dry vac with detachable floor (Michele)

|	Danielle	|	Stephen	|	Michael	|	ANTHONY	|
|	$800	|	$498	|	$801	|	$650	|

Actual Retail Price: $690!

Anthony is playing Shopping Spree for a pie safe cabinet, a unique chair, an elegant punch bowl set, and a new stereo:
1: Habersham Plantation country French pie safe featuring 3 permanent shelves behind the ornate double-door detailing as well as 2 versatile drawers (Janice)
2: Very cleverly designed chair featuring the likeness of a 1957 Chevy, fully upholstered for comfort and guaranteed to be a conversation piece for the home (Janice)
3: Oneida Silversmith punch bowl set with cups, tray, and ladle to add to your elegant party table, all in fine silver plate (Kathleen)
4: Yamaha stereo receiver and pair of Klipsch epic series speakers that offer breakthrough control focus technology for outstanding audio and home theater performance (Kathleen)

Anthony has a photo of his 3 daughters to bring him good luck!

Anthony must spend at least this much to win all four prizes:

$5000 $5,000

CABINET	–	CHAIR	–	PUNCH SET	–	STEREO
––––––	|	––––––	|	––––––	|	––––––

Anthony starts with the stereo, which is... $1,499. He still has to spend:

$3501 $5,000

Anthony picks the cabinet, which is... $2,119. Left to spend:

$1,382 $5,000

Anthony finishes with the punch set, which is... $450.

$932 $5,000

CABINET	–	CHAIR	–	PUNCH SET	–	STEREO
$2,119	|	$1,795	|	$450	|	$1,499

Anthony will return for the Showcase Showdown in the second half of the show.


Oops! The next calldown, Andrew, is the guy who said during the commercial that he wants Bob's job. And if he wins his way up onstage, look out!

5th IUFB - A handy fax machine: Panasonic fax machine that combines the facsimile and copier function with an answering machine, plus an integrated telephone system (Kathleen)

|	Danielle	|	Stephen	|	Michael	|	ANDREW	|
|	$525	|	$450	|	$400	|	$379	|

Actual Retail Price: $500!

Stephen is playing Pathfinder for a new truck: GMC Sonoma club coupe pickup, equipped with standard features, V6 engine, power door locks, and California emission (Michele).

The first digit in the price is:

1 █ █ █ █

PATHFINDER 2 0 8 9 5 3 4 5 2 1 5 1 1 9 2 6 9 0 3 4 1 3 7 9 0

(NOTE: Due to the source video, the numbers are difficult to read.)

In case of a wrong pick, Stephen can return to the game with any of these small items (Janice):
1. Eureka Victory World Vac with 12 powerful amps, clean air system for reduced noise levels, superior filtration
2. Bionaire Hydrometer thermometer unit that measures and displays humidity and temperature, battery included
3. Brother touch labeling system that prints in 4 styles and 2 sizes, with alphanumeric keyboard, LED function, text framing, and operates on AC/DC

Stephen steps on 5. *DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!*

1 5 █ █ █

PATHFINDER 2 0 8 9 5 3 4 5 2 1 5 1 1 9 2 6 9 0 3 4 1 3 7 9 0

Stephen steps on 4. Erooooooo! He will get an extra chance with the vacuum:

$210 –––

| |

$260 –––

Stephen picks $210.

$210 $210

| |

$260 –––

Correct! Stephen can continue playing.

Stephen steps on 8. *DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!*

1 5 8 █ █

PATHFINDER 2 0 8 9 5 3 4 5 2 1 5 1 1 9 2 6 9 0 3 4 1 3 7 9 0

Stephen steps on 9. *DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!*

1 5 8 9 █

PATHFINDER 2 0 8 9 5 3 4 5 2 1 5 1 1 9 2 6 9 0 3 4 1 3 7 9 0

Stephen steps on 5. *DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!*

1 5 8 9 5

PATHFINDER 2 0 8 9 5 3 4 5 2 1 5 1 1 9 2 6 9 0 3 4 1 3 7 9 0

Stephen wins the truck!


Bob asks Rod if he's looking forward to the surprise coming up at the end of the show. Rod can't wait!

The next calldown, Michael, is a representative of the Huskers from Nebraska. He's next to a Michael from UCLA who's stuck here from the start.

6th IUFB - A beautiful area rug: Claire Murray of Nantucket heirloom quality hand-hooked 6x9 foot rug inspired by beautiful New England wildflowers (Janice and Michele)

|	Danielle	|	MICHAEL	|	Michael	|	Andrew	|
|	$1	|	$650	|	$450	|	$900	|

Actual Retail Price: $1,099!

Michael from UCLA has "graduated" to the First Four Breakfast Club.

As Andrew wants to be host, Bob has him show him what he has a chance to win.

Andrew is playing Clock Game for new camping equipment and a comfortable sofa:
1: Caribou matching set of professional quality sleeping bags with backpacks, pillows, and roll-up game board for camping fun (Kathleen)
2: Guild Craft of California Arizona Southwest style topaz sofa, oversized comfort with a generous multi-pillow back and vibrant desert colors (Janice)

Bob also has Andrew explain the rules of the game.

Andrew has 30 seconds to give the correct price for both prizes.

The price of the camping equipment is $838. The clock will start with the first bid:

$300▲, $400▲, $500▲, $600▲, $700▲, $800▲, $900▼, $850▼, $825▲, $830▲, $840▲, $835▲, $836▲, "37"▲, "38"▲

*DING DING DING DING DING DING* Andrew wins the camping equipment with 16 seconds left!

The price of the sofa is $939. The clock will start with the first bid:

$700▲, $800▲, $900▲, $1000▼, $950▼, $925▲, $930▲, $935▲, $940▼, $936▲, "37"▲, "38"▲, "39"

*DING DING DING DING DING DING* Andrew wins both prizes with 4 seconds left!

Bob wants him to tell the audience how much he appreciates their support, and invite them to watch him the next time he's on the show.


Contestants not appearing onstage will receive a Ross Simons 18-inch necklace, Centrum, Jr. Shamu and his Crew vitamins, and The Kid's Edge Hearth Pad.

2nd Showcase Showdown:

|	CONTESTANT	|	SPIN 1	|	SPIN 2	|	TOTAL	|	RESULT	|
|	Anthony	|	.55	|	.55	|	1.10	|	MRRRRRRRP!	|
|	Andrew	|	.25	|	.20	|	.45	|		|
|	Stephen	|	.35	|	.25	|	.60	|	SHOWCASE	|

Stephen is the top winner, and Sandra is the Runner-Up!

SHOWCASE 1: Every Room In The House!
1. Beach Billiards Dolphin Oak pedestal dining table that converts for bumper pool and poker, 3 tables in 1, quality craftsmanship and unique design (Kathleen)
2. Handy computer (Janice): Gateway 2000 family PC, a quality personal computer that the whole family will enjoy, great to have at home or anywhere
3. Lovely new artwork (Michele): Signature One Series The Silver Yankee Clipper rare limited-edition serigraph, personally signed by the legendary Joe DiMaggio
4. Beautiful piano (Janice): Young Chang contemporary condo console piano with beautiful patented white finish, handcrafted from the finest materials and built to last

Stephen passes the Showcase.
Sandra Bids: $10,000.

SHOWCASE 2: We salute the movie Happy Gilmore! (with clip of Bob scolding Happy before they fight)

"The Price is Wrong, Bob!" (Yes, the last word was replaced, with a cut to Bob to help mask the change.)

And here is the star of the movie, Adam Sandler! (from the Turntable)

1. He plays a hockey player named Happy Gilmore! He can't skate well, but he has an amazing slapshot...that gets him into the world of golf, and able to appreciate some new golfing equipment! (Michele with a puck in her mouth)
- Knight Golf his-and-hers high-performance TFX clubs, flow-weighted design helps increase accuracy, control, and distance; includes putters, bags, and head covers

2. Well, Happy has to raise lots of money to save his grandmother's house! The IRS has repossessed everything including her enture kitchen! (Adam removes repossession tags)
- Admiral kitchen of new appliances including top-of-the-line dishwasher, self-cleaning smooth-top range, side-by-side refrigerator, and mega-capacity laundry pair (Kathleen adds new tags)

3. And the only way that Happy can raise all that money is to compete in lots and lots of golf tournaments! And while he was to drive from course to course in a beat-up jalopy, you get to travel in style in...

...Adam screams: "A NEW CORVETTE!" (modeled by Janice)
- Chevrolet Corvette collector's edition, equipped with standard features, California emission, equipment group 1SV, collector's edition package, Delco Bose music system with AM-FM radio, cassette, and compact disc and roof package

B. Now, to this Showcase, we are adding a Priceless bonus! But let's let Adam Sandler tell you all about!
- "If you win this showcase, I'll arrange a private screening of my new movie Happy Gilmore for you and 49 of your friends right here in Hollywood at Universal City Studios! All you have to do is be sure The Price is Right!"

(Bob thinks Adam would make a great Barker's Beauty the way he moves.)

Stephen Bids: $38,000.

Showcase bids:

|	Sandra	|	Stephen	|
|	$10000	|	$38000	|

ARP of Stephen's Showcase: $45,724, for a difference of $7,724.
ARP of Sandra's Showcase: $11,588, for a difference of $1,588.

Difference of:

|	EVERYROOM	|	SPORTSCAR	|
|	$1588	|	$7724	|

Sandra wins $13,338 in prizes!


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