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December 3, 1992 recap Mar 7, 2021 9:08:41 GMT -5

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Post by mechamind on Mar 7, 2021 9:08:41 GMT -5

Airdate: December 3, 1992

From Hollywood, it's America's game! Wheeeeeel Of Fortune!

Today's contestants (all female):
Tina Lewandowski (returning with a 2-day total of $62,950)
Carol Terrana: Hair designer practicing for 22 years so far, owns a business with her husband; from Rockford, IL
Christy Lee: Sells makeup at a major department store, from Jackson, MS

The top-dollar value on the Wheel is $1,000. We are playing for cash, and here's our first puzzle:

Round 1

THINGS

TINA	Carol	Christy
$200: S $250: N (DUD!)	$500: T (x3) $150: H (x3) -$250: E -$250: I (x2) $500: G (x2) Free Spin: L $800: R (x2) Solve: Correct!
$200	$4,050

THINGS

Carol solves THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BROADWAY. Only one round in, and she's hugging Pat like crazy, also pinching his left cheek.

Tina	Carol (FS)	Christy
	$4,050

A bright light shines on this prize, just not too bright. We bring in a pair of Van Cleef & Arpels 18-karat gold and diamond earclips with blue lapis (labeled EARCLIPS) worth $4,400.

We wouldn't want to shine too much light on an already sparkly $2,500 space. It might go crazy, too.

Round 2

THING

Tina	CAROL (FS)	Christy
	$2,500: R (DUD!)	$700: S $200: T (x2) $400: N -$250: E (DUD!)
		$1,250
$250: D (DUD!)	$500: G -$250: I (x2) $300: C (x2) Solve: Correct!
	$850

THING

Carol solves STATIC CLING. Again, the hugging and cheek pinching. She's having a good time and "movin' in". Pat will discuss it with the landlord later.

Tina	Carol (FS)	Christy
	$4,900

It might not be too bad if Carol gets stuck on the $3,500 space.

Round 3

BEFORE & AFTER

Tina	Carol (FS)	CHRISTY
		$500: T (x3) Lose A Turn!
		$1,500
EARCLIPS: H (x2) $600: S (x2) $900: N (x2) BANKRUPT! ($7,400)	SURPRISE: B Lose A Turn!	$300: G $500: L (x2) $200: F (x2) -$250: E (x8) $3,500: R (x3!) -$250: I (x4) Solve: Wrong!
	+	$13,200
BANKRUPT! ($0)	Solve: Correct!
	+

BEFORE & AFTER

Christy guesses THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE BELIEVER.

Carol almost immediately solves THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE DELIVERY. Even more hugging and now a double pinch. Pat's cheeks are getting sore.

Likely surprised by her second chance, she keeps the Surprise...which is a Norwegian Cruises Caribbean cruise worth $5,940.

Tina	Carol (FS)	Christy
	$10,840

As we give Pat a chance to rest his cheeks, we'll add another prize. It's a trip to Hawaii and 6-night stay at Kona Hilton Beach & Tennis Resort, plus South Pacific fishing trip (labeled HAWAII) worth $5,701.

We believe Christy could have a second chance with a $5,000 space on the Wheel.

Round 4

BEFORE & AFTER

TINA	Carol (FS)	Christy
BANKRUPT! ($0)	$400: T $300: R (x4) -$250: E (DUD!) (Free Spin used) -$250: A (x2) $200: N (x2) -$250: O (x5) $5,000: S Solve: Correct!
	$6,250

BEFORE & AFTER

Carol solves HARRISON FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Pat is uncomfortable about walking up to her as he usually does, and when he gets closer, Carol pulls him by the suit.

Tina	Carol	Christy
	$17,090

I guess everyone's gonna be happy that we have time for another round.

Round 5

THING

Tina	CAROL	Christy
	$900: R $350: T
	$1,250

THING

DING DING! DING DING!

Well, it's almost over, and Pat will give the Wheel a Final Spin. Consonants are worth... $5,000 a piece!

Carol: N (DUD!)
Christy: S (DUD!)
Tina: M ($5,000)

THING

Tina solves X-RATED MOVIE for a more normal finish.

Tina	Carol	Christy
$5,000	$17,090

Christy came close in the third round, but not close enough. She leaves with the nice parting gifts.

Tina leaves with a 3-day total of $67,950.

BONUS ROUND:

Now that Carol has made it to Bonus Land, Pat is scared what will happen next if she wins a holiday dining package or the automobile.

Does Carol dare try it again? She picks the second E, and we have one more puzzle for her.

Bonus Puzzle

PHRASE

RSTLNE gives her:

PHRASE

GDCI only helps with the top row.

PHRASE

With just that, she instantly solves SOUND OFF, and she's as loud as ever! A little more hugging and pinching, and she even slaps Pat's butt.

Don't forget about the holiday dining package with Cuthbertson tree-decorated dinnerware, Michael C. Fina gold flatware and tea/coffee service, Oneida crystal/gold stemware; plus a trip to France and 1-week stay at the 17th century Chateau du Feÿ in Burgundy, France with vineyard and cheese tours, plus an artisan baking tour; and $5,000 in spending money for the holiday!

After running overtime several times over, it's a total value of $21,707! worth Carol finishes with $38,797 and is coming back!

In the post-game, Pat and Vanna mention that there's a chance at a perfect Bonus Round week tomorrow.