Post by mechamind on Jul 3, 2022 10:45:27 GMT -5
Airdate: May 4, 1982
Exciting prizes just waiting to be won on Wheel of Fortune!
In the pre-game, Ernie wonders about what Adriana is wearing. It looks like male armour from King Arthur's Round Table.
Today's contestants:
Eugene Gilland: Postal clerk who enjoys tennis, badminton, 10-pin bowling, and drawing
Marlene Conway: Interior decorator who enjoys sewing, gardening, and 10-pin bowling
Lisa (returning with $1,333 in prizes)
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is $240, and here's our first puzzle:
Eugene solves FLASH IN THE PAN.
The top dollar-value on the Wheel is now $460.
Eugene finally solves SIDNEY POITIER.
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is up to $1,200!
RRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNGGGG!
We knew we had to speed it up, so Ernie will now give the Wheel a Spin. Consonants are worth $135.
Marlene: N (DUD!)
Lisa: B (505)
Eugene: D (675)
BONUS ROUND:
With 2,155, Eugene gets three consonants and a vowel. Here is his final puzzle:
Exciting prizes just waiting to be won on Wheel of Fortune!
Our contestants are going for the Major Prize, a Whitsunday Village holiday in Northern Queensland worth $4,000!
In the pre-game, Ernie wonders about what Adriana is wearing. It looks like male armour from King Arthur's Round Table.
Today's contestants:
Eugene Gilland: Postal clerk who enjoys tennis, badminton, 10-pin bowling, and drawing
Marlene Conway: Interior decorator who enjoys sewing, gardening, and 10-pin bowling
Lisa (returning with $1,333 in prizes)
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is $240, and here's our first puzzle:
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EUGENE | Marlene | Lisa |
| $60: T $50: H (x2) $120: F $180: N (x2) $180: C (DUD!) | $120: R (DUD!) | $30: G (DUD!) |
410 | ||
| $60: L $120: S $90: P Only vowels left! Solve: Correct! | ||
680 | ||
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Eugene solves FLASH IN THE PAN.
$680 to spend |
| Tosca luggage (-$475) Brass candlesticks (-$145) AM/FM clock radio (-$50) $10 remaining |
Eugene | Marlene | Lisa |
680 | ||
Locked in: $670 spent $10 remainder |
Some of our big prizes are a 14-karat gold identity bracelet, a 20-piece fine china dining set, and a pewter tea & coffee service!
The top dollar-value on the Wheel is now $460.
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Eugene | MARLENE | Lisa |
| $75: R Lose A Turn! | $110: T $260: S $370: L (DUD!) | |
75 | 370 | |
| $140: N $230: H (DUD!) | $75: H (Repeat) | Lose A Turn! |
140 | 75 | 370 |
| $110: W (DUD!) | $260: G (DUD!) | $320: B (DUD!) |
140 | 75 | 370 |
| $275: M (DUD!) | BANKRUPT! (75) | $110: C (DUD!) |
140 | 370 | |
| $260: D $140: P $260: Y Only vowels left! Solve: Correct! | ||
800 | ||
After the B call, everyone starts laughing. They also know it's not MICKEY ROONEY. 
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Eugene finally solves SIDNEY POITIER.
$800 to spend |
| Grandmother clock (-$750) $50 remaining |
Eugene | Marlene | Lisa |
1,480 | 370 | |
Locked in: $1,420 spent $60 remainder |
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is up to $1,200!
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Eugene | Marlene | LISA |
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| Lose A Turn! | ||
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| $180: S $135: H (x2) $225: T Lose A Turn! | $360: W $110: R (x2) | |
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RRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNGGGG!
We knew we had to speed it up, so Ernie will now give the Wheel a Spin. Consonants are worth $135.
Marlene: N (DUD!)
Lisa: B (505)
Eugene: D (675)
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Eugene says A BEAR WITH, but starts over and solves LIKE A BEAR WITH A SORE HEAD. After Ernie confirms with the crew, his solve is accepted...
...and Eugene has also swept the game!
(Eugene shops for prizes before trying for the holiday...)
$675 to spend |
| Gold bangle (-$600) Fireside accessories (-$58) $17 remaining |
Eugene | Marlene | Lisa |
2,155 | 470 | 505 |
Locked in: $2,078 spent $77 remainder |
Marlene will still receive a $50 choice of PolyGram record albums as a consolation prize.
Lisa leaves with $1,333 in prizes.
BONUS ROUND:
Eugene is now ready to play for a Whitsunday Village holiday in Northern Queensland worth $4,000!
With 2,155, Eugene gets three consonants and a vowel. Here is his final puzzle:
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Eugene picks BRS, and A:
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"Oh, beauty", says Ernie. Eugene is silent and does not solve COLD CHISEL. Eugene still plays again tomorrow!
