Post by mechamind on Oct 22, 2022 15:57:44 GMT -5
Airdate: Unknown (1990's Wheel)
Look at these fabulous prizes...
A Persian animal and floral motif rug worth $3,850!
A bathroom furniture package worth $5,825!
A Mitsubishi Galant GL worth $30,837!
It's New Zealand's Favourite Game, Wheel of Fortune!
In the pre-game...
Today's contestants:
Margot Young: Home executive and mother of two
Jason Phillips: Studying BCA in Victoria, and started a clothing business. He has an irrational fear of big needles.
Terry Frisby (returning with $14,993 in prizes)
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is $500, and here's our first puzzle:
Jason solves TO STAND YOUR GROUND.
The top dollar-value on the Wheel is now $1,000.
Terry solves SEARCH WARRANT OF FITNESS.
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is up to $2,000!
RRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNGGGG!
Her bad spin wasn't planned, but ending the game is. We need Phillip to give the Wheel a Spin, and consonants will be worth $545.
Jason: K (DUD!)
Terry: S (DUD!)
Margot: D (Lucky D!) (1,660)
Jason: L (2,155)
Terry: C (895)
Margot: B (2,205)
Margot solves BONNIE & CLYDE.
BONUS ROUND:
With 2,740, Jason gets three consonants and a vowel. The Golden Wheel spins, and lands on...
Compaq personal computer with Windows 3.1 ($3,149)
Let's put this puzzle in its place.
Look at these fabulous prizes...
A Persian animal and floral motif rug worth $3,850!
A bathroom furniture package worth $5,825!
A Mitsubishi Galant GL worth $30,837!
It's New Zealand's Favourite Game, Wheel of Fortune!
In the pre-game...
Today's contestants:
Margot Young: Home executive and mother of two
Jason Phillips: Studying BCA in Victoria, and started a clothing business. He has an irrational fear of big needles.
Terry Frisby (returning with $14,993 in prizes)
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is $500, and here's our first puzzle:
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MARGOT | Jason | Terry |
| $290: T (x2) $115: S -$50: O (x3) -$50: E (DUD!) | $290: H (DUD!) | BANKRUPT! (0) |
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| $145: R (x2) $170: Y -$50: U (x2) $235: L (DUD!) | $115: G $235: N (x2) $235: D (x2) Only vowels left! Solve: Correct! | |
570 | 585 |
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Jason solves TO STAND YOUR GROUND.
$585 to spend |
| True Friends garden tools (-$506) Hot air popcorn machine (-$70) $9 remaining |
Margot | Jason | Terry |
570 | 585 | |
Locked in: $576 spent $9 remainder |
(There is a cut after the break ends, and the BONUS prize is never shown.)
The top dollar-value on the Wheel is now $1,000.
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BEFORE & AFTER | ||||||||||||||
Margot | JASON | Terry |
| $720: T (x2) $360: H $530: S (x3) $270: L (DUD!) | $440: F (x2) $360: N (x2) $215: R (x3) $360: W $270: C Only vowels left! Solve: Correct! | |
570 | 1,610 | 1,645 |
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Terry solves SEARCH WARRANT OF FITNESS.
$1,645 to spend |
| Royal wool blankets (-$886) Merlin garage door opener (-$683) Sienna hair care package (-$60) $16 remaining |
Margot | Jason | Terry |
570 | 2,195 | 1,645 |
Locked in: $576 spent $9 remainder | Locked in: $1,626 spent $16 remainder |
The top-dollar value on the Wheel is up to $2,000!
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FAMOUS COUPLES | ||||||||||||||
(Again, there is a cut after the break ends.)
Margot | Jason | TERRY |
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570 | 1,610 | |
| $545: R (DUD!) | $700: H (DUD!) | $350: N (x2) $545: T (DUD!) |
570 | 1,610 | 350 |
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570 | ||
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FAMOUS COUPLES | ||||||||||||||
RRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNGGGG!
Her bad spin wasn't planned, but ending the game is. We need Phillip to give the Wheel a Spin, and consonants will be worth $545.
Jason: K (DUD!)
Terry: S (DUD!)
Margot: D (Lucky D!) (1,660)
Jason: L (2,155)
Terry: C (895)
Margot: B (2,205)
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FAMOUS COUPLES | ||||||||||||||
Margot solves BONNIE & CLYDE.
$2,205 to spend |
| Britannica reference library (-$955) Convertible bed chair (-$620) First Alert home safety package (-$503) Handbag (-$98) $29 remaining |
Margot | Jason | Terry |
2,205 | 2,740 | 2,540 |
Locked in: $2,176 spent $29 remainder | Locked in: $576 spent $9 remainder | Locked in: $1,626 spent $16 remainder |
Terry leaves with a grand total of $16,638 in prizes!
All contestants receive the Wheel of Fortune board game.
BONUS ROUND:
A new week, and a new contestant! Jason's ready to play for a major prize! It could be a Mitsubishi Galant GL worth $30,837!
With 2,740, Jason gets three consonants and a vowel. The Golden Wheel spins, and lands on...
Compaq personal computer with Windows 3.1 ($3,149)
Let's put this puzzle in its place.
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PLACE | ||||||||||||||
Let's place HST, and E on the board.
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The music didn't even start, but he solves SUNSET BOULEVARD to win the computer! Jason actually lived in southern California in the past. He finishes the day with $3,725 in prizes and will play again!