Post by mechamind on May 8, 2022 23:10:23 GMT -5
Airdate: November 19, 1996
Today's contestants:
Michael Warren (returning champion)
Leigh (last name not given): Runs her own business in human resources, but still finds time to bring up her family of three
Scott Watson: Works in the high pressure world of hospital management, and relaxes with gardening and soccer
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is now 1,000.
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is up to 2,000!
Leigh solves RON HOWARD, though she knew she was short of cash.
BONUS ROUND:
We add 1,985 to his previous 6,730 for a new total of 8,715, so Michael gets six consonants and a vowel. The Golden Wheel spins, and lands on...
Driclad Pools above ground pool with Barracuda pool cleaner ($4,222)
Third time's the charm, as Tony thinks. Here's the puzzle:
Australia's Favourite game, Wheel of Fortune!
Say hello to guest letter turner Kerrie Friend! She used to work with Cameron Daddo, and he's now involved with a TV series called F/X that starts soon on Seven.
Today's contestants:
Michael Warren (returning champion)
Leigh (last name not given): Runs her own business in human resources, but still finds time to bring up her family of three
Scott Watson: Works in the high pressure world of hospital management, and relaxes with gardening and soccer
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is 500, and the first one to hit it will receive a Lord of the Dance package with video, CD, and two tickets!
Here's our first puzzle:
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Question: Fawlty is the surname of a famous TV hotelier...
Leigh: Basil (Correct!)
Leigh: Basil (Correct!)
Michael | LEIGH | Scott |
| 500: T (x5) 180: H (x3) Solve: Correct! | ||
680 |
Leigh wants to solve after the H, but Tony wonders if she could reconsider.
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Perfection! Leigh solves THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE. She keeps the Lord of the Dance package...
...and the "big battle" is whether Leigh would like to take a Sterling Silver photo frame package, a telescope and binoculars, or a French dinnerware service.
Leigh picks the dinner set.
Michael | Leigh | Scott |
680 | ||
Lord of the Dance Dinnerware |
We'll give Scott a turn, and he could score our BONUS of a painting known as A Stockman's Life by Trevor Opray.
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is now 1,000.
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Michael | Leigh | SCOTT |
| 165: T Lose A Turn! | ||
680 | 165 | |
| 165: H (x2) 390: R (x4) 390: D (x4) Solve: Correct! | ||
945 | ||
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Michael solves RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER. Tony has the audience sing it...at least the first line before hushing them.
It's time for a present for Michael. He has the choice of a Cosmopolitan luggage collection, a Cigweld welder, or a selection of children's educational books.
He already has a welder, so he'll take the luggage.
Michael | Leigh | Scott |
945 | 680 | 165 |
Luggage | Lord of the Dance Dinnerware |
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is up to 2,000!
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Michael | LEIGH | Scott |
680 | 165 | |
| 200: M (DUD!) | BANKRUPT! (165) | |
945 | 680 | |
| 200: S (DUD!) | 340: N -50: A 200: L (DUD!) | Lose A Turn! |
945 | 970 | |
| 340: D 700: R (x2) BONUS: C (DUD!) | 200: H 270: W Only vowels left! Solve: Correct! | |
1,985 | 1,440 |
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Leigh solves RON HOWARD, though she knew she was short of cash.
The good news is she still gets a choice of prizes. Our last picks are 12 months of service from Jim's Mowing, a Greyhound Pioneer holiday at Wirrina Cove, and a 48 cm television with video.
Leigh ends with the holiday.
Michael | Leigh | Scott |
1,985 | 1,440 | |
Luggage | Lord of the Dance Dinnerware Wirrina Cove |
Scott was just under too much pressure. He still receives two pairs of Reality Eyewear sunglasses as a consolation prize.
All contestants receive the Wheel of Fortune board game.
BONUS ROUND:
Michael has been doing well, and maybe he can finally win one of these major prizes:
Gateway PC with Kodak camera and Epson colour inkjet printer ($3,999)
Holiday in Hong Kong and Macau ($5,740)
Hyundai Lantra Sportswagon GL ($23,990)
We add 1,985 to his previous 6,730 for a new total of 8,715, so Michael gets six consonants and a vowel. The Golden Wheel spins, and lands on...
Driclad Pools above ground pool with Barracuda pool cleaner ($4,222)
Third time's the charm, as Tony thinks. Here's the puzzle:
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He'll get it this time with RSLMP, and E.
Oops! He needs one more consonant, which will be a T. (His choices display as RSLMPET.)
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In a few seconds, he solves STRAWBERRY to keep the pool package! Michael has won a major prize and might do it again tomorrow!
