Post by mechamind on Jan 7, 2024 15:11:38 GMT -5
Airdate: April 20, 2004
From Sony Pictures Studio, it's America's game! Welcome to Mexico Week!
Get comfy here, but don't fall asleep, because it's our Toss-Up round!
Go!
Debbie solves CAN-DO ATTITUDE.
These three will know how to play!
Debbie Krause: Engaged, and is a project engineer for a construction company, plus she does comedy on the side; from Walnut Creek, CA
Chad Gabrelcik: Also in construction, from Joliet, IL
Go!
She's got both the Toss-Ups, but can she shine a light on the one-third $10,000 space?
Ruta solves ENTHUSIASTIC CONTESTANTS, and she'll be happy about that total!
Chad has his chance to become one of them, and we can help him do so with an Orbitz trip to Cancun and stay at the Gran Meliá (labeled PRIZE) worth $4,100.
Debbie solves BUILDING SANDCASTLES. We built up to the Prize Puzzle, and now we're ready to award her a Pleasant Holidays trip to Hawaii and stay at the Manele Bay Hotel worth $5,700!
They're racing each other, but would Ruta try for the Mystery Prize to take the lead? She could find a BANKRUPT, or she could find a Kenneth Cole gift certificate worth $10,000.
Ruta solves APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS. "Except for February which has 29."
Go!
We think she's also dreamed of hitting the $5,000 space during our game.
DING DING! DING DING!
And it remains a dream. Instead, she'll wait as Pat gives the Wheel a Final Spin. Consonants are worth $300 + $1,000 for $1,300 a piece.
Debbie: S ($3,500)
Chad: R (DUD!)
Ruta: M (DUD!)
Debbie: G (DUD!)
Chad: E
Ruta: P (DUD!)
Debbie: U (DUD!)
Chad: C (DUD!)
Ruta: D (DUD!)
Debbie: N (x2) ($6,100)
Chad: O (x2)
Ruta: Y (DUD!)
Debbie: F ($7,400)
Debbie solves INVITATION TO A FIESTA.
BONUS ROUND:
RSTLNE gives her:
From Sony Pictures Studio, it's America's game! Welcome to Mexico Week!
Get comfy here, but don't fall asleep, because it's our Toss-Up round!
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Debbie solves CAN-DO ATTITUDE.
Ruta | Debbie | Chad |
$1,000 |
These three will know how to play!
Debbie Krause: Engaged, and is a project engineer for a construction company, plus she does comedy on the side; from Walnut Creek, CA
Chad Gabrelcik: Also in construction, from Joliet, IL
Ruta Graf: Promotions manager for UC Irvine Extensions, also part of an organization that raises canine companion dogs for those with disabilities; from San Clemente, CA
Sometimes you just need a safety net before you can take chances. We could cushion another player with this Toss-Up.
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Debbie solves GOOSENECK LAMP. This puzzle made Pat think about the pig ears that he brought up in the last post-game chat.
Ruta | Debbie | Chad |
$3,000 |
She's got both the Toss-Ups, but can she shine a light on the one-third $10,000 space?
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Ruta | DEBBIE | Chad |
| Lose A Turn! | $300: N (x3) $400: L (DUD!) | |
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| $900: S (x4) -$250: A (x2) $300: T (x5) -$250: O $600: C (x2) -$250: E (x2) Solve: Correct! | ||
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Ruta solves ENTHUSIASTIC CONTESTANTS, and she'll be happy about that total!
Ruta | Debbie | Chad |
$5,550 | $3,000 |
Chad has his chance to become one of them, and we can help him do so with an Orbitz trip to Cancun and stay at the Gran Meliá (labeled PRIZE) worth $4,100.
Or would he rather win the Jackpot in this round? He could try for both.
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Ruta | Debbie | CHAD |
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$750 | $1,250 | |
| -$250: E -$250: U $600: M (DUD!) | $550: D (x2) Solve: Correct! | |
$250 | $2,350 | |
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Debbie solves BUILDING SANDCASTLES. We built up to the Prize Puzzle, and now we're ready to award her a Pleasant Holidays trip to Hawaii and stay at the Manele Bay Hotel worth $5,700!
Ruta | Debbie | Chad |
$5,550 | $11,050 |
They're racing each other, but would Ruta try for the Mystery Prize to take the lead? She could find a BANKRUPT, or she could find a Kenneth Cole gift certificate worth $10,000.
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RUTA | Debbie | Chad |
| $300: T (DUD!) | $450: N -$250: E (x2) $300: M -$250: I (x2) BANKRUPT! ($250) | $600: R (x4) BANKRUPT! ($2,400) |
| $400: G $450: B -$250: A (x2) -$250: O (x2) $600: P $400: L (x2) Solve: Correct! | ||
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Ruta solves APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS. "Except for February which has 29."
Ruta | Debbie | Chad |
$7,300 | $11,050 |
It's still a rain cloud over Chad's head unless he can solve our next Toss-Up puzzle.
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Debbie solves I DREAM OF JEANNIE.
Ruta | Debbie | Chad |
$7,300 | $14,050 |
We think she's also dreamed of hitting the $5,000 space during our game.
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DING DING! DING DING!
And it remains a dream. Instead, she'll wait as Pat gives the Wheel a Final Spin. Consonants are worth $300 + $1,000 for $1,300 a piece.
Debbie: S ($3,500)
Chad: R (DUD!)
Ruta: M (DUD!)
Debbie: G (DUD!)
Chad: E
Ruta: P (DUD!)
Debbie: U (DUD!)
Chad: C (DUD!)
Ruta: D (DUD!)
Debbie: N (x2) ($6,100)
Chad: O (x2)
Ruta: Y (DUD!)
Debbie: F ($7,400)
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Debbie solves INVITATION TO A FIESTA.
Ruta | Debbie | Chad |
$7,300 | $21,450 |
Chad was certainly invited, but it turned out not to be a good fit. He exits with the $500 consolation prize.
BONUS ROUND:
We now invite Debbie to Bonus Land! She'll want to hear about these prizes:
Nissan Murano SUV
BMW Z4
Mucho dinero ($25,000-$50,000)
...or another dream come true! ($100,000!)
She has her mom and fiancé in the audience!
Let's make that dream a reality after a spin of the Bonus Wheel! Debbie hits the N in BONUS, and we've got her puzzle over there.
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RSTLNE gives her:
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She can light something with MPGI, but there's still a lot of possibilities.
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She guesses BITTER, DIVER, and FIRE. She got to F, but she does not solve FIBER...
...and it turns out she's not healthy enough for the BMW Z4. Debbie heads home with $21,450 in cash and trip.
In the post-game chat, Vanna reminds Pat that tomorrow is Lesly's birthday. He doesn't need to be invited, though. Is the 7-Eleven down the street still open in the morning? 
