Post by ultimaganon on Jan 21, 2014 18:00:41 GMT -5
Well, it's founder's day around here, and it's the 5th anniversary of Buy a Vowel forums (originally called Wheel of Fortune Lovers). Today, I am recapping a historic episode in the series, it's the syndicated premiere of the series that would sweep America by storm. Originally only in a few markets, by the end of season one, it would be available in 99 percent of all households, and reach a viewership at it's height of over 40 million viewers a day. I hope you enjoy, and I congratulate the forum on reaching the 5 year milestone. Perhaps this forum will one day have it's own 30th anniversary, as the show did last season. And once again, Enjoy the recap.
WHEEL! OF! FORTUNE!
Opening:
Jack: “Look at this studio, filled with glamourous prizes, fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including a once in a lifetime Trip around the World! This magnificent $7,900 dollar Swiss Watch! And this sensational $12,000 dollar American made sports car! Over $85,000 dollars just waiting to be won on Wheel of Fortune!”
Introductions:
Jeff Varn – A lease manager for outdoor advertising. Leases the space for Billboards. Father of two, one under a year, and a three year old daughter.
Leslie Lehecka – A student at Cal State Northridge. Majoring in speech communication. Likes gourmet cooking and travelling. Is looking to pick a trip up from the Bahamas on the show.
Linda Penelton – From Rossville, George. 5 miles across the line from Chattanooga, Tennessee. A substitute school teacher and working with special needs kids.
Game Spiel:
Pat : “$750 dollars, top dollar value for this round. Try not to hit Bankrupt, if you do, you lose your cash but not your merchandise because once you buy a prize, it's yours to keep.”
ROUND ONE
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PERSON
And because Jeff drew number one, he gets the first spin of the syndicated series.
SPIN 1- Jeff will land on $600. He wants a T. And he will get two T's. $1200 dollars.
SPIN 2- This time it's $200. Call: M. No M's though. Leslie gets her first spin now.
SPIN 3- And it's $200 for Leslie. Call: S. Frequency: 1. $200 dollars.
SPIN 4- A little better this time, $250. She wants a C, and will get a C. $450 dollars. Leslie wants an A, and will get two A's for the price of $250. Back down to $200 dollars.
SPIN 5- It's $250 again. Call: L. One L. $450 dollars.
SPIN 6- And Leslie just passes the Bankrupt, and lands on $350. She calls a B, and there is a singular B. $800 now.
SPIN 7- Leslie says “one more time” and it's an alright one more time with $400 dollars. Leslie calls an R, which there are two of. That doubles her score to $1600.
Leslie is going to solve.
B _ R T
L A _ C A S T _ R
PERSON
Leslie solves BURT LANCASTER for the first syndicated solve of $1600 dollars!
Prizes bought:
$1200 Crystal
$370 Dinnerware
The remaining $30 on gift certificate
Pat tells us there is a problem, which is that his hand in caught in Leslie's belt.
Duds: M (Jeff)
Jeff - Zip
Leslie - $1600
Linda – Zero
ROUND TWO
The top dollar value on the wheel is now $1000 dollars, there is another bankrupt and there is also a prize, which Jack will tell us about. It's a full length ranch mink cape from Dicker and Dicker of Beverly Hills, it's value is $6,500 dollars!
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PHRASE
As Leslie is in position two, she will start.
SPIN 1- Leslie just passes by the fur and lands on $500. She wants a T, and will be pleased to know there are four! $2000 dollars. She buys an O. And there are a whole bunch, or a “Passel” as Pat calls it. Six O's in total.
SPIN 2- This time Leslie will land on the FUR. She can pick it up and place it in her Bank.
$1750 + Prize. The dollar amount underneath is $150. Leslie calls an S. But there is no S. And finally, Linda gets to spin.
SPIN 3- Linda is going to be one happy camper, it's $1000 dollars! She calls an H, and there are a couple! $2000 dollars.
SPIN 4- Value: $200. Call: N. Frequency: 3. Linda has $2600 dollars.
SPIN 5- And it's $150. Call: Y, and there are two Y's. $2900 dollars.
Linda will solve.
_ N _ Y _ _ O _
_ N _ Y _
_ N _ _ T O O T H
_ O _ _ T O O T H
PHRASE
Linda solves AN EYE FOR AN EYE AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH for $2900 dollars!
Duds: S (Leslie)
Jeff - $0
Leslie - $1600
Linda - $2900
Prizes bought:
$799 Sleeper Sofa
$600 Rocker Recliner
$359 Graphic
$350 Ladies Watch
$275 Crystal Bowl
$225 Learning Games
$185 Cigarette Box and Lighter
$107 dollars on a Gift Certificate
ROUND THREE
Top dollar value is now a spectacular $5000 dollars for the first time in the show's history.
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THING
And Linda will get to spin first in this third round.
SPIN 1- And Linda's first spin isn't a good one, it's a Bankrupt. Jeff will spin.
SPIN 2- Jeff won't have much better luck, as he'll hit a Bankrupt too!
SPIN 3- Leslie will try to break the streak, and she lands on $800. Call: T, Frequency: 3. That's $2400 dollars.
SPIN 4- Leslie just passes by the $5000 and lands on $300. She calls an S. And there are two of those. $3000 dollars. She buys an A. But there aren't any. $2750 left, and it's Linda's turn.
SPIN 5- Linda will try it again, but unbelievably she hits a Bankrupt again!
SPIN 6- Jeff lands on $300 dollars. Call: N, Frequency: 1. Jeff has $300.
SPIN 7- Jeff can't catch a break, as he lands on Lose a Turn.
SPIN 8- Leslie spins, and she's coming up on Bankrupt, but stops at $300. Leslie calls a Y. But there is no Y. Before Linda takes a spin, there will be a commercial break.
MID-ROUND BREAK
_ _ N S T _ _ _ T _ _ _
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THING
FINAL SPIN
Immediately upon return, Pat explains that time is running out, so he'll take a final spin. Vowels are worth nothing and consonants are worth.... the wheel passes the $5000 to land on.....
$300 Dollars
It's Linda's turn to give a letter. She calls an L. No L.
Jeff calls an R. Two R's. He has $900. 5 seconds.
Leslie calls a C. And there are 4 C's. Leslie has $3950. She says she wants to solve as the buzzer sounds, but Pat tells her it's too late.
Linda calls an M. One M. $300 dollars. 5 seconds.
Jeff calls a V. Yup, one V. $1200 dollars.
C _ N S T R _ C T _ V _
C R _ T _ C _ S M
THING
Jeff solves CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM for $1200 dollars!
Jeff will spend it in the Sports Center.
Prizes Bought:
$991 Washer and Dryer
$185 Bicycle
$24 Gift Certificate
Duds: A (Leslie), Y (Leslie), L (Linda)
Bankrupt: Linda (Her turn), Jeff (His turn), Linda (Her turn AGAIN)
Lose a Turn: Jeff
FINAL TALLY
Jeff - $1200
Leslie - $1600
Linda - $2900
BONUS ROUND
Linda will play for the Car! A Pontiac Trans Am, retail value $12,506 dollars!
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PLACE
We need five consonants and one vowel. Linda calls a T, L, R, S, N and E.
S E _ _ _ _ _
R E S T _ _ R _ N T
PLACE
Linda has 10 seconds but she won't need em, because she solves SEAFOOD RESTAURANT for that Pontiac Trans Am! Her total for the day is $15,406 dollars! It's the first syndicated episode, and it's a good show! I'm sure it will be picked up for another season or two. More spinning and winning next time on Wheel of Fortune!
WHEEL! OF! FORTUNE!
Opening:
Jack: “Look at this studio, filled with glamourous prizes, fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including a once in a lifetime Trip around the World! This magnificent $7,900 dollar Swiss Watch! And this sensational $12,000 dollar American made sports car! Over $85,000 dollars just waiting to be won on Wheel of Fortune!”
Introductions:
Jeff Varn – A lease manager for outdoor advertising. Leases the space for Billboards. Father of two, one under a year, and a three year old daughter.
Leslie Lehecka – A student at Cal State Northridge. Majoring in speech communication. Likes gourmet cooking and travelling. Is looking to pick a trip up from the Bahamas on the show.
Linda Penelton – From Rossville, George. 5 miles across the line from Chattanooga, Tennessee. A substitute school teacher and working with special needs kids.
Game Spiel:
Pat : “$750 dollars, top dollar value for this round. Try not to hit Bankrupt, if you do, you lose your cash but not your merchandise because once you buy a prize, it's yours to keep.”
ROUND ONE
_ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PERSON
And because Jeff drew number one, he gets the first spin of the syndicated series.
SPIN 1- Jeff will land on $600. He wants a T. And he will get two T's. $1200 dollars.
SPIN 2- This time it's $200. Call: M. No M's though. Leslie gets her first spin now.
SPIN 3- And it's $200 for Leslie. Call: S. Frequency: 1. $200 dollars.
SPIN 4- A little better this time, $250. She wants a C, and will get a C. $450 dollars. Leslie wants an A, and will get two A's for the price of $250. Back down to $200 dollars.
SPIN 5- It's $250 again. Call: L. One L. $450 dollars.
SPIN 6- And Leslie just passes the Bankrupt, and lands on $350. She calls a B, and there is a singular B. $800 now.
SPIN 7- Leslie says “one more time” and it's an alright one more time with $400 dollars. Leslie calls an R, which there are two of. That doubles her score to $1600.
Leslie is going to solve.
B _ R T
L A _ C A S T _ R
PERSON
Leslie solves BURT LANCASTER for the first syndicated solve of $1600 dollars!
Prizes bought:
$1200 Crystal
$370 Dinnerware
The remaining $30 on gift certificate
Pat tells us there is a problem, which is that his hand in caught in Leslie's belt.
Duds: M (Jeff)
Jeff - Zip
Leslie - $1600
Linda – Zero
ROUND TWO
The top dollar value on the wheel is now $1000 dollars, there is another bankrupt and there is also a prize, which Jack will tell us about. It's a full length ranch mink cape from Dicker and Dicker of Beverly Hills, it's value is $6,500 dollars!
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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PHRASE
As Leslie is in position two, she will start.
SPIN 1- Leslie just passes by the fur and lands on $500. She wants a T, and will be pleased to know there are four! $2000 dollars. She buys an O. And there are a whole bunch, or a “Passel” as Pat calls it. Six O's in total.
SPIN 2- This time Leslie will land on the FUR. She can pick it up and place it in her Bank.
$1750 + Prize. The dollar amount underneath is $150. Leslie calls an S. But there is no S. And finally, Linda gets to spin.
SPIN 3- Linda is going to be one happy camper, it's $1000 dollars! She calls an H, and there are a couple! $2000 dollars.
SPIN 4- Value: $200. Call: N. Frequency: 3. Linda has $2600 dollars.
SPIN 5- And it's $150. Call: Y, and there are two Y's. $2900 dollars.
Linda will solve.
_ N _ Y _ _ O _
_ N _ Y _
_ N _ _ T O O T H
_ O _ _ T O O T H
PHRASE
Linda solves AN EYE FOR AN EYE AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH for $2900 dollars!
Duds: S (Leslie)
Jeff - $0
Leslie - $1600
Linda - $2900
Prizes bought:
$799 Sleeper Sofa
$600 Rocker Recliner
$359 Graphic
$350 Ladies Watch
$275 Crystal Bowl
$225 Learning Games
$185 Cigarette Box and Lighter
$107 dollars on a Gift Certificate
ROUND THREE
Top dollar value is now a spectacular $5000 dollars for the first time in the show's history.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
THING
And Linda will get to spin first in this third round.
SPIN 1- And Linda's first spin isn't a good one, it's a Bankrupt. Jeff will spin.
SPIN 2- Jeff won't have much better luck, as he'll hit a Bankrupt too!
SPIN 3- Leslie will try to break the streak, and she lands on $800. Call: T, Frequency: 3. That's $2400 dollars.
SPIN 4- Leslie just passes by the $5000 and lands on $300. She calls an S. And there are two of those. $3000 dollars. She buys an A. But there aren't any. $2750 left, and it's Linda's turn.
SPIN 5- Linda will try it again, but unbelievably she hits a Bankrupt again!
SPIN 6- Jeff lands on $300 dollars. Call: N, Frequency: 1. Jeff has $300.
SPIN 7- Jeff can't catch a break, as he lands on Lose a Turn.
SPIN 8- Leslie spins, and she's coming up on Bankrupt, but stops at $300. Leslie calls a Y. But there is no Y. Before Linda takes a spin, there will be a commercial break.
MID-ROUND BREAK
_ _ N S T _ _ _ T _ _ _
_ _ _ T _ _ _ S _
THING
FINAL SPIN
Immediately upon return, Pat explains that time is running out, so he'll take a final spin. Vowels are worth nothing and consonants are worth.... the wheel passes the $5000 to land on.....
$300 Dollars
It's Linda's turn to give a letter. She calls an L. No L.
Jeff calls an R. Two R's. He has $900. 5 seconds.
Leslie calls a C. And there are 4 C's. Leslie has $3950. She says she wants to solve as the buzzer sounds, but Pat tells her it's too late.
Linda calls an M. One M. $300 dollars. 5 seconds.
Jeff calls a V. Yup, one V. $1200 dollars.
C _ N S T R _ C T _ V _
C R _ T _ C _ S M
THING
Jeff solves CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM for $1200 dollars!
Jeff will spend it in the Sports Center.
Prizes Bought:
$991 Washer and Dryer
$185 Bicycle
$24 Gift Certificate
Duds: A (Leslie), Y (Leslie), L (Linda)
Bankrupt: Linda (Her turn), Jeff (His turn), Linda (Her turn AGAIN)
Lose a Turn: Jeff
FINAL TALLY
Jeff - $1200
Leslie - $1600
Linda - $2900
BONUS ROUND
Linda will play for the Car! A Pontiac Trans Am, retail value $12,506 dollars!
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PLACE
We need five consonants and one vowel. Linda calls a T, L, R, S, N and E.
S E _ _ _ _ _
R E S T _ _ R _ N T
PLACE
Linda has 10 seconds but she won't need em, because she solves SEAFOOD RESTAURANT for that Pontiac Trans Am! Her total for the day is $15,406 dollars! It's the first syndicated episode, and it's a good show! I'm sure it will be picked up for another season or two. More spinning and winning next time on Wheel of Fortune!
