January 25, 1990 recap

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January 25, 1990 recap Apr 3, 2021 12:39:02 GMT -5

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Airdate: January 25, 1990

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

Over $114,000 given away so far this week!

Today's contestants (all male):
"A." Waysel: Sculptor, also an editorial illustrator for a major newspaper, an underwater photographer, and volunteer for children with cancer; from San Diego, CA
Vinny Minchillo: Copywriter for an ad agency, also writes for car magazines; from Plano, TX
Peter Jones: Runs a printing press for a business forums manufacturer

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

Round 1

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BEFORE & AFTER

A.	Vinny	Peter
$500: T (DUD!)	BANKRUPT! ($0)	$200: S (DUD!)

Free Spin! $200: N (x3) $300: R -$250: E (x4) $350: L (x2) -$250: I (x2) -$250: A (x2) Solve: Correct!
$850

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BEFORE & AFTER

A. solves MINNIE PEARL NECKLACE.

A. (FS)	Vinny	Peter
$850

Maybe we'll have a pearl necklace as a prize later on? For now, you'll be trying for a HeadStart III IBM-compatible computer system (labeled COMPUTER) worth $3,790.

If prizes aren't your thing, you'll still want to try and hit the $2,500 space on the Wheel.

Round 2

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PHRASE

A. (FS)	VINNY	Peter
	$750: R $200: N (x4) -$250: A $300: D (x3) -$250: E (x2) -$250: I (x2) $200: G (x2) BANKRUPT! ($2,100)	$250: D (Repeat)

$500: S (DUD!)	$800: W $250: Y Only vowels left! Solve: Correct!
	$1,050

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Vinny solves DENIED ANY WRONGDOING.

A. (FS)	Vinny	Peter
$850	$1,050

Sometimes, you just can't cover up a bad spin. At least you can make up for it with a $3,500 spin.

Round 3

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PHRASE

A. (FS)	Vinny	PETER
		$200: S (DUD!)

$500: T $200: N -$250: E $450: R (DUD!)	$800: B (DUD!)	$3,500: L (DUD!)
$450
$1,000: M $400: D (DUD!)	$3,500: F -$250: O -$250: I $200: Y -$250: U Solve: Correct!
$1,450	$2,950

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Vinny solves CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.

A. (FS)	Vinny	Peter
$850	$4,000

A. can certainly pass Vinny if he's able to grab our next prize. We offer a Dicker & Dicker full-length natural-sheared mink sculptured coat (labeled FUR) worth $5,500.

Round 4

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PERSON

A. (FS)	Vinny	Peter
$200: N (DUD!)	$600: R (x2) $250: S (DUD!)	$400: L (DUD!)
	$1,200
$800: T -$250: E (x3) $400: C -$250: A $300: H (x2) -$250: O (x3) Lose A Turn! (Free Spin used) $900: M (x2) Solve: Correct!
$2,850

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A. reads what's on the board.

A.	Vinny	Peter
$3,700	$4,000

It's a close game between the two, but that won't matter if Peter can score with a $5,000 spin!

Round 5

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PERSON

A.	VINNY	Peter
	$250: N (x2) $500: R (DUD!)	$500: T (DUD!)
	$500
$550: S (x2) $5,000: M
$6,100

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DING DING! DING DING!

Well, no more Bankrupts, but Pat must give the Wheel a Final Spin. Consonants are worth... $250 a piece.

A.: K (DUD!)
Vinny: D ($1,000)

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Vinny solves SAM DONALDSON.

A.	Vinny	Peter
$3,700	$5,000

Wow. Six letter calls, and Peter still couldn't light up his scoreboard. He ought to get more than the nice parting gifts...

BONUS ROUND:

Vinny was nervous, but now he's the big winner! He will be playing for one of...

Chevy Lumina coupe (over $16,000)

Trip to Switzerland (over $23,000)

"Good ol' American cash" ($25,000)

What will it be? Vinny takes the second E for "excellent", and he'll have to solve this puzzle:

Bonus Puzzle

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PLACE

RSTLNE gives him:

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PLACE

CHDA helps with the beginning.

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He does not solve HAYLOFT...

...which means no Switzerland trip for him. Vinny finishes with $5,000 and is coming back tomorrow.

In the post-game, Pat and Vanna mention that their offices have moved. Pat is curious what amenities are available.

Last Edit: Apr 30, 2023 13:48:27 GMT -5 by mechamind

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mechamind VIP Wheel! Archivist! Recaps can feel like a behemoth task. Posts: 5,161	January 25, 1990 recap Apr 3, 2021 12:57:42 GMT -5 logicman27 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mechamind on Apr 3, 2021 12:57:42 GMT -5 After the Woolery episode showed up, I decided I might as well do just a few more (just not at the frequency I was doing it earlier).
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