January 17, 2001 recap

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January 17, 2001 recap Feb 8, 2021 22:22:51 GMT -5

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Airdate: January 17, 2001

From Sony Pictures Studio, it's America's game! Welcome to Mexico Week!

Pat won't let Vanna go! Maybe it's the dark suit?

Now, as long as you don't let go of those signaling devices too early, you're good.

First Toss-Up

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Eric rings in with silence.

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Bob solves KICK UP YOUR HEELS.

Bob	Donna	Eric
$1,000

Today's contestants:
Bob Raymos: Computer technician and member of a barbershop chorus, from Moline, IL
Donna Reddick: Preschool teacher and class manager for a fitness franchise, from Encinitas, CA
Eric Gregory: Temp worker, from Fort Myers, FL

Can he spin the Wheel? We'll see! It's time for Bob to get started!

Round 1

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CLASSIC TV

BOB	Donna	Eric
$600: S (x4) -$250: E $600: T (DUD!)	$300: R (DUD!)	Free Spin: N BANKRUPT! ($0)
$2,150
$800: M (x2) Solve: Correct!
$3,750

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Bob solves MISSION IMPOSSIBLE.

Bob	Donna	Eric (FS)
$4,750

It's not an impossible task! Just spin for a Bed Bath & Beyond gift certificate (labeled BED BATH) worth $2,500.

No, the Jackpot space will not self-destruct. Some fireworks would be nice, though.

Round 2

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HEADLINE

Bob	DONNA	Eric (FS)
	$700: T (x3) $3,500: R (x2) -$250: E (x4) BANKRUPT! ($8,850)	$550: N (x3) -$250: A (x2) -$250: O (x2) Jackpot: L (x4) Solve: Correct!
		$1,150

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JACKPOT! Eric solves HILLARY CLINTON ELECTED SENATOR to take the $9,750 pot!

Bob	Donna	Eric (FS)
$4,750		$10,900

We vote for this prize! It's a Yahoo! Travel trip to Cancun (labeled YAHOO! TRAVEL) worth $3,500.

Now, here's something that might be impossible. Can you hit that one-third $10,000 space?

Round 3

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AROUND THE HOUSE

Bob	Donna	ERIC (FS)
		$600: N (x5) -$250: A (x2) -$250: I (x2) $300: D (x2) $300: G -$250: E (x3) $400: T (x2) $400: S $550: L $800: K $500: R Solve: Correct!
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Perfection! Eric solves YARN AND KNITTING NEEDLES.

Bob	Donna	Eric (FS)
$4,750		$17,100

We've got another Toss-Up coming, so you'd better hold on to those signaling devices for safety!

Second Toss-Up

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Bob rings in with silence.

Eric immediately rings in and solves THE RIO GRANDE.

Bob	Donna	Eric (FS)
$4,750		$18,100

This means Eric must be the one to spin for the $5,000 space. Can he do it?

Round 4

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FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Bob	Donna	ERIC (FS)
		$5,000: R (x2) $600: T -$250: O (x2) -$250: E $700: N (DUD!) (Free Spin used) -$250: I -$250: A BED BATH: Y Yahoo! Travel: F BANKRUPT! ($15,600)

$550: G BANKRUPT! ($550)	$500: D BANKRUPT! ($500)	$300: M $550: H Solve: Correct!
		$850

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Eric reads what's on the board after that mess.

Bob	Donna	Eric
$4,750		$18,950

Pretend that never happened and let's play another round.

Round 5

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PLACE

DING DING! DING DING!

Well, enough spinning...except one more from Pat. He gives it a Final Spin, and consonants are worth $500 + $1,000 for $1,500 a piece. Bob starts this round!

Bob: S (DUD!)
Donna: T ($1,500)
Eric: R ($1,500)
Bob: L (DUD!)
Donna: N (DUD!)
Eric: D ($3,000)
Bob: M ($1,500)

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Bob solves AUDITORIUM.

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$6,250		$18,950

At least Eric already had a lot, but Donna was less fortunate. She's taking home the nice parting gifts.

BONUS ROUND:

Eric advances to Bonus Land and will play for one more prize! Could it be...

2001 Volkswagen Cabrio

Acura MDX luxury SUV (over $34,000)

2001 Volvo S40 4-door sedan (over $27,000)

"The cash" ($25,000)

No Bankrupts in Bonus Land! Just some envelopes! Eric takes the second E, and he faces this puzzle:

Bonus Puzzle

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RSTLNE gives him:

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Will CMPI come to the rescue?

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He really has no clue and does not solve SKOKIE. "What is that?"

Well, what's in the envelope is the Volkswagen Cabrio. Eric still leaves with $18,950 in cash!

During the post-game, Vanna mentions that she likes Pat's gray suit. He actually unbuttoned it a little bit. After saying goodbye, Vanna turns around showing her "backless" top dress.

Last Edit: Jan 10, 2023 21:25:37 GMT -5 by mechamind

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January 17, 2001 recap Feb 8, 2021 22:34:54 GMT -5 via mobile mechamind likes this

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Now there’s that episode I was referencing.

This one also has some missed opportunities, like that big R4 BANKRUPT.

BR: Eric had the right to say “What is that?” I had no freakin’ clue whatsoever like him.

Last Edit: Feb 8, 2021 22:36:40 GMT -5 by logicman27

Jan 18, 2019 16:31:06 GMT -5 wheelinganddealing said:

This is why we watch. Not only for the gut punch, but the random acts of insanity that make you cheer for total strangers, the brothers doing "YMCA," or the wife jumping into her husbands arms which led to the greatest ad lib between Pat & Vanna, etc, etc, etc).

There's a reason this show has been on so long.

I'll never quit watching. Hopefully, you won't either.

captainfortune The classic slogan: Deal with it! Posts: 205	January 17, 2001 recap Feb 9, 2021 8:25:34 GMT -5 via mobile logicman27 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by captainfortune on Feb 9, 2021 8:25:34 GMT -5 Hopefully, you'll get to the AN ACE OF KIDNEYS episode.
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January 17, 2001 recap Feb 9, 2021 8:55:57 GMT -5 via mobile

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^ And the A URGENT MASSAGE one as well!

Jan 18, 2019 16:31:06 GMT -5 wheelinganddealing said:

This is why we watch. Not only for the gut punch, but the random acts of insanity that make you cheer for total strangers, the brothers doing "YMCA," or the wife jumping into her husbands arms which led to the greatest ad lib between Pat & Vanna, etc, etc, etc).

There's a reason this show has been on so long.

I'll never quit watching. Hopefully, you won't either.

shootingdio Alright, that's cool Posts: 376	January 17, 2001 recap Feb 9, 2021 13:23:39 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shootingdio on Feb 9, 2021 13:23:39 GMT -5 Now that’s what you call an odd job well done for him on Wheel!

tenpoundhammer Made It and Played It VIP "Can she give it to me?" "No. Hush." GOURMET CUPCAKES Posts: 6,849 Airdate: 12/08/2017 Winnings: $45,353	January 17, 2001 recap Dec 6, 2021 20:53:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tenpoundhammer on Dec 6, 2021 20:53:35 GMT -5 mechamind Just curious, where did you find this episode? It's not anywhere in the video vault nor on Daniel's list on the Wiki.
	Finally!

mechamind VIP Wheel! Archivist! Aspiring recappers just need a little spark. Posts: 5,215	January 17, 2001 recap Dec 6, 2021 21:48:51 GMT -5 logicman27 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mechamind on Dec 6, 2021 21:48:51 GMT -5 ^ I found it in the Lucas Cox collection.
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