Post by mechamind on May 3, 2022 23:50:37 GMT -5
Airdate: April 5, 1991
Exciting prizes just waiting to be won, including...
His-and-hers symphony bracelets ($5,400)
Eagle camper trailer ($9,547)
Nova Hatch ($17,240)
It's the greatest Wheel around, Wheel of Fortune!
Adriana comments that Burgo did some silly walking before the show began.
Today's contestants:
Marj Calveras: Retired cook who admires Andrew Lloyd Webber, and was once mistaken for an alien by a sick man
Mark Pajich (returning with a total of $5,756)
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is $400, and here's our first puzzle:
Mark solves TO TELL THE TRUTH.
The top dollar-value on the Wheel is now $750, and to tell the truth, Mark could improve his score.
Marj solves THE GRAND CANYON.
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is up to $2,000, and that would improve Colleen's situation.
RRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNGGGG!
Where has the time gone? Burgo must now give the Wheel a Spin, and consonants are worth $465.
Colleen: R (x2)
Perfection! Colleen solves RITA HAYWORTH and takes the win!
BONUS ROUND:
With 1,385, Colleen remains at two consonants and a vowel. The Golden Wheel spins, and lands on...
Royal Doulton gold-banded dinnerware/china ($5,124)
We start with a long puzzle again...
Exciting prizes just waiting to be won, including...
His-and-hers symphony bracelets ($5,400)
Eagle camper trailer ($9,547)
Nova Hatch ($17,240)
It's the greatest Wheel around, Wheel of Fortune!
Adriana comments that Burgo did some silly walking before the show began.
Today's contestants:
Marj Calveras: Retired cook who admires Andrew Lloyd Webber, and was once mistaken for an alien by a sick man
Mark Pajich (returning with a total of $5,756)
Colleen Hayes: Dental assistant, enjoys working out and wants to visit Canada and the USA
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is $400, and here's our first puzzle:
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$75: T (x5) $90: H (x2) $270: E (Vowel Call) | $250: R -$50: O -$50: E (x2) $90: L (x2) Only vowels left! Solve: Correct! | |
165 | 240 |
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Mark solves TO TELL THE TRUTH.
$240 to spend |
Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses (-$120) Sports video package (-$69) Hair accessories (-$31) $20 remaining |
Marj | Mark | Colleen |
165 | 240 | |
Locked in: $220 spent $20 remainder |
The top dollar-value on the Wheel is now $750, and to tell the truth, Mark could improve his score.
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Marj | MARK | Colleen |
Lose A Turn! | $210: T BANKRUPT! (210) | |
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BANKRUPT! (165) | $410: H -$50: E Lose A Turn! | $135: W (DUD!) |
360 | ||
$130: R $340: S (DUD!) | $130: N (x3) -$50: A (x2) $165: M (DUD!) | $280: L (DUD!) |
130 | 440 | |
$390: G $750: D Solve: Correct! | ||
1,270 |
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GEOGRAPHICAL |
Marj solves THE GRAND CANYON.
$1,270 to spend |
Raintree holiday (-$815) Fisherman and dog bronze statue (-$437) $18 remaining |
Marj does not appear on-screen during the shopping.
Marj | Mark | Colleen |
1,270 | 680 | |
Locked in: $1,252 spent $18 remainder | Locked in: $220 spent $20 remainder |
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is up to $2,000, and that would improve Colleen's situation.
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$580: T (x2) $340: H (x2) | ||
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RRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNGGGG!
Where has the time gone? Burgo must now give the Wheel a Spin, and consonants are worth $465.
Colleen: R (x2)
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Perfection! Colleen solves RITA HAYWORTH and takes the win!
$1,385 to spend |
Drummond golf clubs (-$765) Kambrook kitchen appliances (-$293) Trojan Tools garden tools package (-$83) Harvest Maid food dehydrator (-$169) Water purifier and food storage (-$50) $25 remaining |
Marj | Mark | Colleen |
1,270 | 680 | 1,385 |
Locked in: $1,252 spent $18 remainder | Locked in: $220 spent $20 remainder | Locked in: $1,360 spent $25 remainder |
Mark leaves with a total of $5,976 in prizes.
All contestants receive the Wheel of Fortune board game.
BONUS ROUND:
Colleen just barely won, so it may be difficult, but she could still win a top prize...
China package ($5,100)
Bracelets ($5,400)
Library of books ($6,000)
Lady's watch ($7,000)
Ski holiday for 4 to Falls Creek ($7,200)
Eagle camper trailer ($9,500)
Nova Hatch ($17,200)
Bracelets ($5,400)
Library of books ($6,000)
Lady's watch ($7,000)
Ski holiday for 4 to Falls Creek ($7,200)
Eagle camper trailer ($9,500)
Nova Hatch ($17,200)
With 1,385, Colleen remains at two consonants and a vowel. The Golden Wheel spins, and lands on...
Royal Doulton gold-banded dinnerware/china ($5,124)
We start with a long puzzle again...
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Just a few choices of RP, and E.
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We have another silent one, as she does not solve RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN ON MY HEAD. Colleen stays at $1,360 in prizes and will try again.