April 5, 2002 recap

April 5, 2002 recap Jan 2, 2023 12:34:17 GMT -5

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Post by mechamind on Jan 2, 2023 12:34:17 GMT -5

Airdate: April 5, 2002

From Sony Pictures Studio, it's America's game! We'll be checking out from Southern Hospitality week...

Now, prove you can play our game by grabbing those Toss-Up thingies.

$1,000 Toss-Up

EVENT

Go!

EVENT

Jane solves A PICNIC IN THE PARK.

Jane	Ted	Christine
$1,000

A picnic with this trio:
Jane DeRosa: Grade 6 teacher on Long Island; she's often mistaken for Joan Rivers, and she says "I want her wardrobe."; from Smithtown, NY (not teaching there)
Ted Wilks, Jr.: Married with three dogs, a shepherd, and a cat; from Stone Mountain, GA (originally from Louisiana), and...
Christine Smith: Fiscal director at the state attorney's office in Palm Beach county, about to make 30 years with the state, and just adopted two kittens; from Tequesta, FL (originally from a tiny town in Pennsylvania)

I'm "Teddy Bear Ted" from Atlanta

I'm so proud to be here with Vanna

Three players and a Wheel

It's a really big deal

And Pat Sajak is our top banana!

Pat: It's the last time I tell a player to tell us about yourself.

Ted could be our puzzle writer someday, but he didn't write this Toss-Up.

$2,000 Toss-Up

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

Go!

FICTIONAL CHARACTER

"What?!" Jane instantly solves DR. DOLITTLE.

Jane	Ted	Christine
$3,000

An impressive Toss-Up solve could be a good sign for Jane as she spins the Wheel.

Round 1

PHRASE

JANE	Ted	Christine
$700: T (x2) $300: R (DUD!)	$300: N (x2) -$250: I (x4) -$250: A (DUD!)	$400: D $450: K $500: W Solve: Correct!
$1,400	$100	$1,350

PHRASE

Christine solves I KNOW IT INSIDE OUT. We get to see Pat look at some photos of Christine's kittens...but we can't see the photos ourselves.

Jane	Ted	Christine
$3,000		$1,350

We don't have any photos of Charlie, but we do have some photos and even some videos of a holiday at the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa at Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas (labeled SOUTHERN) worth $4,375.

We're just waiting to snap a photo of you after a Jackpot win!

Round 2

PROPER NAME

Jane	TED	Christine
	$3,500: R (x3!) $550: S (x3) -$250: E (x2) -$250: A (x3) $600: L (x3) -$250: I (x2) $450: N $600: C (x5) $300: G $300: H (x3) -$250: U -$250: O $300: T (x2) Solve: Correct!
	$17,950

PROPER NAME

Perfection! Ted reads what's on the board for the classic big round!

Pat: Who's your favorite classical singer?
Ted: Charlotte Church!

Jane	Ted	Christine
$3,000	$17,950	$1,350

Even after a round like that, you could still win a fortune in record time with the assistance of the $10,000 prize.

Round 3

BEFORE & AFTER

Jane	Ted	CHRISTINE
		$800: T SOUTHERN: H (x2) -$250: E (x4) Gift Tag: M -$250: O (x3) $600: F (DUD!)
		$300+
$800: N (x2) $300: R (x3) Solve: Correct!
$2,500

Christine puts the Gift Tag on top of the Prize Wedge instead of on the rail, and Pat suggests putting it on the rail instead.

BEFORE & AFTER

Jane solves HOME ON THE RANGE ROVER.

Jane	Ted	Christine
$5,500	$17,950	$1,350

We don't have time for discouraging words. Remember that this Toss-Up is a chance to take control again!

$3,000 Toss-Up

THINGS

Go!

THINGS

Ted solves THE BARE NECESSITIES to add to his lead.

Jane	Ted	Christine
$5,500	$20,950	$1,350

Though any worries may be justified if he loses control and someone else lucks out with a $5,000 spin during this round.

Round 4

PEOPLE

Jane	TED	Christine
	$550: N (x2) -$250: E (DUD!)	$300: S $300: G (x2) -$250: I (x4) $300: H (x2) -$250: A (x2) BANKRUPT! ($1,000)
	$850
$350: T (DUD!)	$500: R
	$1,350

PEOPLE

DING DING! DING DING!

(We should've known that Ted would be the kind to try to spin over the bell.)

Pat's had so much fun with Ted that's he'll be kind enough to let the host give the Wheel a Final Spin. Consonants are worth $500 + $1,000 for $1,500 a piece.

Ted: F (x2) ($4,350)

PEOPLE

Ted solves HIGH-RANKING OFFICIALS.

Jane	Ted	Christine
$5,500	$25,300	$1,350

BONUS ROUND:

Ted might be "high-ranking" in Pat's book, and he deserves to take home one a car or some cash to finish the week! Why not go all the way with the $100,000?

We get a look at Ted's lucky bear before he gives the Bonus Wheel a spin. Ted will take the envelope from the 1's digit (Pat's rules; "Don't make me come over there!"), and one more puzzle for the week:

Bonus Puzzle

ON THE MAP

RSTLNE gives him:

ON THE MAP

GMDA will at least light up the good vowel.

ON THE MAP

He says SAHARA before going silent. He does not solve BAVARIA. "I think you turn left at the Sahara."

We must now turn to Pat so he can reveal the Ford Mustang Convertible. Ted's fine with an all-cash total of $25,300.

In the post-game chat, Pat asks if Southern Hospitality was Vanna's idea, and it is, because she's from the south. They're friendly people, sitting on their front porch and saying hi. Vanna used to do that, but now...it's hard to hear her over the gate.

But really, Vanna's still the same person on the inside. Pat's feels he just becoming a really nasty person.

Pat: You know, I've just- I'm becoming a really nasty guy.

Vanna: He really is, isn't he?

Pat: I started this show 20 years ago, just a wide-eyed guy happy to be here. Now, people don't want to fly with me on airplanes. Have you read this Fodor poll? 38% wanna ride with Regis across the country on an airplane. 28% with Alex- I don't like walking down the hall with the guy! And me? 8%?! 8%?!

Vanna: It's okay.
Pat: What kind of "southern hospitality" is that?!

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