Post by howierules86 on Jan 22, 2009 13:20:54 GMT -5
Here is a Wheel recap from 9/17/92.
Contestants:
Joy Potts, 1-day champion w/$10,700 from Louisville, KY
Laura Joya, a gymnastics coach from Farmingdale, NY
Randy Roedner, a firefighter from Tempe, AZ
$1000 top dollar value in Round 1
Round 1 category: STAR & ROLE
_IC_ELLE
_FEIFFER AS
CAT_ _ _AN
After a Bankrupt hit by Joy on the very first spin, Laura dominated the rest of the round by solving the puzzle MICHELLE PFEIFFER AS CATWOMAN for $4,950. This puzzle included a $1K Bonus Question from Charlie O'Donnell: "Who played The Penguin in 'Batman Returns'?" Laura had absolutely no clue. The correct answer was Danny DeVito.
Round 2 has a $2500 space on the wheel, along with a computer from Insight Distribution Network, Inc. worth $995. The prize is marked "COMPUTER" on the wheel.
Round 2 category: THING
G_ILT
C_MPLEX
After several changes in turns (including Laura picking up the Free Spin in this round), Joy solved the puzzle GUILT COMPLEX for $1,950 and the computer.
Round 3 has a $3500 space on the wheel.
Round 3 category: PHRASE
TR_ NOT
TO TH_NK
_ _O_T _T
After an incorrect letter guess by Randy with $6,850 accumulated, Joy solved the puzzle TRY NOT TO THINK ABOUT IT for $4,900.
Round 4 has a $5000 space on the wheel, and a set of earrings from Hammerman Bros., Inc., worth $9,000. The prize is marked "JEWELRY" on the wheel.
Round 4 category: THING
SIGHT
G_G
After many bad breaks in this round, including Joy making an unsuccessful solve with $2,750 and the earrings on the line (she said "NIGHT GAG"), and Laura calling two incorrect letters (one before and one after using her Free Spin), Randy solved the puzzle SIGHT GAG for $400.
Round 5 category: THINGS
This round had to be a speed round from the start, with Pat's final spin being worth $500.
C_M_ _RT_BL_
SH_ _S
After several changes in turns, Joy solved the puzzle COMFORTABLE SHOES for $1,500.
Final scores:
Randy: $400
Laura: $4,950
Joy: $9,345
The bonus round prizes include a car, a Music Room package, a trip to Singapore, a precious metals collection, and the usual $25K cash.
Joy picks the H.
Bonus round category: THING
_ _NN_
R_ _ _ _T
Joy picks P, M, C, & A as her four letters.
_ _NN_
RA_ _ _T
Joy solves BUNNY RABBIT and wins a trip to Singapore worth $17,200 (including travel accomodations from United Airlines, hotel accomodations from the Westin Stamford Hotel, and $5K in spending money)! This gives her a 2-day total of $37,245.
Contestants:
Joy Potts, 1-day champion w/$10,700 from Louisville, KY
Laura Joya, a gymnastics coach from Farmingdale, NY
Randy Roedner, a firefighter from Tempe, AZ
$1000 top dollar value in Round 1
Round 1 category: STAR & ROLE
_IC_ELLE
_FEIFFER AS
CAT_ _ _AN
After a Bankrupt hit by Joy on the very first spin, Laura dominated the rest of the round by solving the puzzle MICHELLE PFEIFFER AS CATWOMAN for $4,950. This puzzle included a $1K Bonus Question from Charlie O'Donnell: "Who played The Penguin in 'Batman Returns'?" Laura had absolutely no clue. The correct answer was Danny DeVito.
Round 2 has a $2500 space on the wheel, along with a computer from Insight Distribution Network, Inc. worth $995. The prize is marked "COMPUTER" on the wheel.
Round 2 category: THING
G_ILT
C_MPLEX
After several changes in turns (including Laura picking up the Free Spin in this round), Joy solved the puzzle GUILT COMPLEX for $1,950 and the computer.
Round 3 has a $3500 space on the wheel.
Round 3 category: PHRASE
TR_ NOT
TO TH_NK
_ _O_T _T
After an incorrect letter guess by Randy with $6,850 accumulated, Joy solved the puzzle TRY NOT TO THINK ABOUT IT for $4,900.
Round 4 has a $5000 space on the wheel, and a set of earrings from Hammerman Bros., Inc., worth $9,000. The prize is marked "JEWELRY" on the wheel.
Round 4 category: THING
SIGHT
G_G
After many bad breaks in this round, including Joy making an unsuccessful solve with $2,750 and the earrings on the line (she said "NIGHT GAG"), and Laura calling two incorrect letters (one before and one after using her Free Spin), Randy solved the puzzle SIGHT GAG for $400.
Round 5 category: THINGS
This round had to be a speed round from the start, with Pat's final spin being worth $500.
C_M_ _RT_BL_
SH_ _S
After several changes in turns, Joy solved the puzzle COMFORTABLE SHOES for $1,500.
Final scores:
Randy: $400
Laura: $4,950
Joy: $9,345
The bonus round prizes include a car, a Music Room package, a trip to Singapore, a precious metals collection, and the usual $25K cash.
Joy picks the H.
Bonus round category: THING
_ _NN_
R_ _ _ _T
Joy picks P, M, C, & A as her four letters.
_ _NN_
RA_ _ _T
Joy solves BUNNY RABBIT and wins a trip to Singapore worth $17,200 (including travel accomodations from United Airlines, hotel accomodations from the Westin Stamford Hotel, and $5K in spending money)! This gives her a 2-day total of $37,245.