Australia - August 17, 2000 recap

Australia - August 17, 2000 recap Mar 2, 2023 23:32:43 GMT -5

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Post by mechamind on Mar 2, 2023 23:32:43 GMT -5

Airdate: August 17, 2000

(Before the game begins, we watch Shirley solve yesterday's major prize round puzzle of PARALYMPIC GAMES for the inflatable boat.)

Australia's favourite game, Wheel of Fortune!

The Olympic Torch is now in Cowra, where one of Sophie's friends lives!

Today's contestants:
Shirley Ryan (returning champion)
Marty Smith
Baringa Head

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

Round 1

NAME

SHIRLEY	Marty	Baringa
200: D 110: N 200: R (DUD!)	BANKRUPT! (0)	200: M (DUD!)
310
200: S (DUD!)	275: T (x3) Lucky T! -50: E (x2) 110: W Solve: Correct!
310	610

NAME

Marty solves TED WHITTEN.

His luck might get better in the next round, but this round was good enough for Marty to take an Avanti audio package, a Korjo travel collection, or a Superga Footwear package.

Marty takes the footwear.

Shirley	Marty	Baringa
310	610
	Footwear

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

Puzzler A

EVENT

The answer is EGG-AND-SPOON RACE.

We carefully carry in the BONUS space to add to the Wheel, and you'll be careful with your letter choice if you want a Microsoft Encarta reference suite.

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

Round 2

FILL IN THE BLANK

Shirley	MARTY	Baringa

	PROTON: S (DUD!)	385: N (DUD!)
310
150: T (x2) 150: R 430: N (Repeat)	310: B (DUD!)	Lose A Turn!
610
610: D -50: A (x3) 660: L (x2) 610: M BANKRUPT! ($2,440)	660: Y Solve: Correct!
	660

Rob thought there was no R in the puzzle before the "ding".

Shirley had a "brainwave" and knew the answer to the puzzle, but it was just before her last spin came to a stop.

FILL IN THE BLANK

Marty solves MARY HAD A LITTLE ?. We have a little bonus for him! 200 more if he can fill in the blank!

And that's what he has. A little Lamb.

These prizes aren't as white as snow, but dark like a bag full of black wool. How about one bag for each prize? They are a Tasco telescope, a Saas racing seat, and an Oz Trail camping package.

Marty wants the camping gear.

Shirley	Marty	Baringa
	1,470
	Footwear Camping gear

We begin our next round.

Round 3

THING

Shirley	Marty	BARINGA
		430: T 530: S (x2) 310: M (DUD!)
		960
310: N (DUD!)	530: R (DUD!)	-50: E (x3) 610: H (DUD!)
		910
430: W 310: D 310: B Solve: Correct!
1,050

THING

Shirley has a "brainwave" just in time and solves BOILED SWEETS.

She doesn't have too much more to do to take the lead. To take a prize, all she has to do is ask for a Dr. LeWinn's skin care package, a Trevor Opray watercolour painting, or a Schott Zwiesel glassware set.

Shirley needs to "fill in the cracks" with the skin care. But Rob says she's beautiful as she is.

Shirley	Marty	Baringa
1,050	1,470	910
Skin care	Footwear Camping gear

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

Puzzler B

EVENT

The answer is LONG JUMP.

The top-dollar value is now 2,500!

Round 4

NAME

RRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNGGGG!

This won't be beautiful if we breach our time limit. Rob will give the Wheel a spin, and consonants are worth... BONUS!

The software will go to the person who calls a correct letter for the spin value of 220. Shirley starts.

Shirley: N (DUD!)
Marty: S (220)

Baringa: T (1,130)

NAME

Baringa quickly solves TOM CRUISE.

A better spin and a lucky letter would've given Baringa what she deserves. She'll still be good with a Victory curtains/blinds package, an Oneida 58-piece cutlery set, or an Electrolux washing machine.

Baringa leaves with the washing machine.

Shirley	Marty	Baringa
1,050	1,690	1,130
Skin care	Footwear Camping gear Software	Washing machine

The consolation prizes are a Cobb & Co. limited edition 2000 clock and Parker Pens.

Shirley goes home with $5,833 in prizes.

BONUS ROUND:

That's enough little prizes for Marty today. These are some of the major prizes that he could spin!

Whitsunday Island cruise
Premium golf clubs
5-night Kuala Lumpur Hilton holiday ($5,037)
Guava lady's clothing selection ($4,000)
Proton Persona XLI ($19,690)
He could go with something big or small with a $10,500 Jackpot cash prize!

With 1,690, we have to keep Marty at the minimum two consonants and a vowel. The Golden Wheel spins, and lands on...

Henry Griffitts golf set with bag, accessories, and fitting session ($4,398)

It's not too big of a puzzle, is it?

Bonus Puzzle

PHRASE

The apostrophe might be a hint, but will ST, and E be good?

PHRASE

He says TO COOK ONE'S, and he does not solve TO PLAY ONE'S CARDS RIGHT. More letters would be helpful if he wins on the next show.