September 14, 1998 recap

Airdate: September 14, 1998

From the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, it's America's game!

Stealing the spotlight today:
Bill Wojczak: Retired nuclear submarine scientist, from White Oak
Amy Lipscomb: Single, lifeguard/swim coach, marketing major in Robert Morris College, from Freedom
Ray Brooks: Married, clinician consultant, from Pittsburgh

The top-dollar value on the Wheel is $1,000, although you can keep it for yourself if you want. First puzzle:


Ray solves CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE DEPRESSOR.


After thinking about it, this will be the prize: A Pittsburgh Pirates dream vacation (labeled PIRATES) worth $6,268.

Have a letter at the ready for the $2,500 or one-third $10,000 spaces!


Ray solves IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD. So, for $2,000, who said it?

A beautiful display here. He answers Fred Rogers.

Immediately after, Mister Rogers himself enters from behind the puzzle board and on-stage, and mentions his 30th anniversary. He even brings along two trips to make believe. Pat and Vanna are very grateful to have him on the show, and Fred thanks Ray for giving the correct answer.


It's time for another prize: A British tour (labeled BRITAIN) worth $6,400.

Still don't know how to write this after the cameo. I'll just say $3,500 and the Jackpot have also been set up for Round 3:


Ray forgets to pick up the Britain prize wedge after calling the D. There is an edit after he calls the S, but...well, you've read what happens.

For the record, Bill is now up to four Lose A Turn spins.

Ray guesses TINA & ICE CREAM SANDWICH. As soon as he said TINA, the audience knew he was wrong.


Bill solves TUNA & ICE CREAM SANDWICH.


We give that last round a knuckle sandwich, and Pat gives the Wheel a Final Spin. You'll do it for $600 a piece. And Bill is off!

Bill: N (DUD!)
Amy: R ($600)
Ray: T (x2) ($1,200)
Bill: S ($600)
Amy: P (DUD!)
Ray: N (Repeat)
Bill: L ($1,200)
Amy: G ($1,200)

Amy guesses ARCHAEOLOGIST.

Ray: D ($1,800)

Ray is correct with DERMATOLOGIST.


Amy understands that it happens sometimes. She will be taking home some nice parting gifts.





BONUS ROUND:

The sun may shine on Ray in Bonus Land.

The sun also shines on the H envelope for Ray. Show us this final puzzle:

RSTLNE gives him...

He cuts it down to size with CFKO:

Ray reads what's on the board...

...and his prize is a Durango tailgate package (Dodge Durango, gas barbecue, and picnic goodies) worth $33,030! (Oddly, the shot of Ray celebrating is briefly shown on the lower right corner of the screen.)

Ray finishes with $40,230!