Australia - August 25, 2000 recap

Australia - August 25, 2000 recap Oct 30, 2022 22:57:47 GMT -5

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Post by mechamind on Oct 30, 2022 22:57:47 GMT -5

Airdate: August 25, 2000

Australia's favourite game, Wheel of Fortune!

Around we go, and this time, we stop at the Olympic Torch which is now in Port Macquarie!

Today's contestants:
Jo Clifford
David Gabriel (returning with $3,370 in prizes)
Tim Chase

The top-dollar value on the Wheel is 750, and here's our first puzzle.

Round 1

NAME

JO	David	Tim
150: N 165: R (x2) -50: E (DUD!)	150: S (x2) -50: O 250: C (DUD!)	Lose A Turn!
265	100
110: B Only vowels left! Solve: Correct!
375

NAME

Jo solves RON BARASSI.

Around we look at prizes to be won, starting with a Zepter hanging utensil set, a Tissot bi-colour sea star watch, or a Stefan hair care pack for Jo.

She'll start with a utensil set.

Jo	David	Tim
375	100
Utensil set

Here's a Puzzler for the home audience. Can you solve it?

Puzzler A

EVENT

The answer is THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON.

We need to make sure our BONUS space is inflammable, then somebody can pick it up for a Multelink Smartphone system.

The top-dollar value is increased to 1,500.

Round 2

THINGS

Jo	DAVID	Tim
	100
	230: T -50: A (x3) -50: E (x3) 530: N 230: D 450: S (x3) 450: R (x2) Lucky R! 230: P (x3) 375: L 145: H 385: K Solve: Correct!
	3,475

THINGS

Perfection! David reads what's on the board for an Olympic-sized reward!

He'll get to some Olympic-sized prizes if he can win the game, but we can throw him a Decor kitchenware set, a Microsoft Encarta reference suite, or an Australis 9-foot kayak immediately!

David catches the kayak.

Jo	David	Tim
375	3,475
Utensil set	Kayak

Rob reminds us about the $10,000 a day giveaway and a chance at a Proton Satria XLI plus an extra $20,000.

Now for the next round:

Round 3

FICTIONAL CHARACTERS

Jo	David	TIM
		PROTON: T (x3) (+180 value) 230: H 310: L 385: M (DUD!)
		720
230: S (x2) 430: N (x2) 1,500: F Only vowels left! Solve: Correct!
2,160

Tim tried to pick up the PROTON wedge before calling a letter!

After Jo calls N, the camera remains on the Wheel as she spins again. We don't even get to see the puzzle board until after her spin!

FICTIONAL CHARACTERS

"F for Fred" as Jo knows it's THE FLINTSTONES.

Looks like Tim will need to rely on his own two feet to get home after he watches Jo pick from a Dentons bedding package, a Guava lady's clothing voucher, and a computer desk and work centre.

Jo will take the clothing voucher.

Jo	David	Tim
2,535	3,475	720
Utensil set Guava clothing	Kayak

Here's another Puzzler for the home audience. Can you solve it?

Puzzler B

SPORT

The answer is JAVELIN.

The top-dollar value is now 2,500!

Round 4

PERSON

JO	David	Tim
		720
375: N (x2) 385: R (x2) -50: E (DUD!)	770: S (DUD!)
710

PERSON

RRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNGGGG!

It's time for Rob will give the Wheel a spin, but it's too bad we can't double the values for a "doubled" board. Consonants are worth 265.

Tim: B (x2) (985)

PERSON

Tim solves BRYAN BROWN. It was a guess, as Tim doesn't even know who he is.

But Tim probably likes him more, as just the name scored him one of our prizes. It's his choice from a 7-night Gold Coast holiday, a Nylex outdoor living/gardening package, and a Schott Zwiesel glassware set.

Tim leaves for a holiday.

Jo	David	Tim
3,245	3,475	985
Utensil set Guava clothing	Kayak	Gold Coast

The consolation prizes are a Falcon Leathergoods briefcase and Parker Pens.

BONUS ROUND:

Well, David can't win everything, but he can at least win something from our major prize collection. It might be...

Launceston holiday
Modern home appliances
Guava lady's clothing collection ($4,000)
6-day Mount Buffalo Chalet ski holiday ($4,791)
Proton Satria GL ($12,190)
It might be worth the wait for an $11,100 Jackpot!

We add 3,475 to his previous 3,665 for 7,140, bringing David to five consonants and a vowel. The Golden Wheel spins, and lands on...

Guava lady's clothing collection

Here comes that win, and here comes a puzzle!

Bonus Puzzle

PHRASE

There go RSTNL, and E onto the puzzle board!

PHRASE

He gets the third word, but he does not solve TO MEET ONE'S MATCH. David still has about $4,000 in prizes and can try again on Monday.