October 15, 1992 recap

Airdate: October 15, 1992

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

Today's contestants (all male):
Bill Dynestad: In the U.S. Air Force for 10½ years, works as an air traffic controller; from Peoria, AZ
Mark Coltco (returning with a 1-day total of $30,665)
Peter Menges: Recent graduate of University of Massachusetts hoping to go to law school, from Newton


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




Peter solves PARACHUTE JUMPING ON THE BANDWAGON.

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Peter solves SQUEAKY CLEAN AS A WHISTLE to keep his Surprise...a Van Cleef & Arpels 18-karat gold "Fantasy" watch with interchangeable leather bands and case totaling..."Hold onto your hat"...$12,000!

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It's time to clean out all the money you can with a $3,500 space and a huge puzzle ahead!





Peter solves JIM BAKKER & JIMMY SWAGGART FALL FROM GRACE to keep the money and trip.

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That last round went a little long, so Pat must give the Wheel a Final Spin. Consonants are worth... $500 a piece. Bill starts.


Bill: T (x2) ($1,000)
Mark: N (DUD!)
Peter: M (DUD!)
Bill: R (DUD!)
Mark: B (DUD!)
Peter: L ($500)
Bill: S (x2) ($2,000)
Mark: H ($500)
Peter: P (DUD!)
Bill: E (x6) ($2,000)
Mark: C (x2) ($1,500)
Peter: G ($1,000)
Bill: A (x2) ($2,000)
Mark: O ($1,500)
Peter: W (DUD!)
Bill: K ($2,500)


Bill spoils the sweep and solves LAKESIDE COTTAGE CHEESE.







BONUS ROUND:




RSTLNE gives him:


PDMA nearly fills it in!