May 10, 1999 recap

Airdate: May 10, 1999

From Philadelphia's Apollo of Temple, it's America's game! Welcome to College Week!

Today's new trio:
Kathy Nejat (?): Senior in Temple University, majoring in broadcast journalism, from Voorhees, NJ
Paul Manion: Junior in University of Pennsylvania, also the school mascot, from Media
Ryan Hughes: Senior in University of Delaware, also the school mascot, from Elicott City, MD

The top-dollar value on the Wheel is $1,000. Look out for that Bankrupt, otherwise you might make a fool of yourself. Our first round begins:


Ryan solves FELT-TIP PEN PAL.


Live a little by picking up a prize, a Phillies dream sports package (labeled PHILLIES) worth $4,280.

Or play it safe by going for cash, maybe a bit of both! We have a $2,500 and one-third $10,000 space in this round.


Paul solves WHEN IN THE COURSE OF HUMAN EVENTS. Is he loyal to Pat? Does he deserve a $3,000 bonus?

It pays off. He instantly solves COLONISTS.


We've prepared a prize for you: It's a trip to Alaska (labeled ALASKA) worth $5,150.

Loyalty alone will not do the trick. You need luck if you want to hit the $3,500 or Jackpot space.


Ryan solves I'VE GOT THE MUNCHIES to keep the Phillies package.


Ryan might feel like a millionaire. We can't quite get there, but the $5,000 should be a start!


DING DING! DING DING!

Our staff keeps an eye on the clock and tells Pat to give the Wheel a Final Spin. Consonants up for...$5,000 a piece!

(The contestant camera is not adjusted properly as the scoreboards are cut off.)

Ryan: C (DUD!)
Kathy: B (DUD!)
Paul: G ($10,000)
Ryan: D ($5,000)

Ryan solves STUDY GROUP.


Student life can be rough. Kathy must take the nice parting gifts.





BONUS ROUND:

Plenty of cash, and a sports package, what more could Ryan want? How about...
Jeep Wrangler Sahara (over $23,000)
Subaru Outback (over $24,000)
Mercury Cougar (over $19,000)
Toyota Camry Solara (over $24,000)
"The cash" ($25,000)

(The Alaska prize is not removed from the red contestant arrow.)

Ryan goes with the H. We have a puzzle prepared for him...

RSTLNE gives him...

He'll try the MCYU combo:

The puzzle really did cut him off. He does not solve SCRAPBOOK...

...consequently separating him from the $25,000. He still finishes with a good total of $11,030.