October 12, 2004 recap

Airdate: October 12, 2004

From Sony Pictures Studio, it's America's game! Welcome to Going In Style week!

Somewhere in the blue, a Toss-Up:

Go!

Carolyn solves BUTLERS & MAIDS.


Today's contestants:
Carolyn Swanson: Married, is a payroll and grants co-ordinator for Mary Wade Home, from East Haven, CT
Stevie Nicks Hutchinson (female): Student at University of Hawaii, hopes to do good for the world, also a black belt, from Honolulu, HI
Dean Yoshitani: Married, is a project manager for recruitment and advertising agency, from San Gabriel, CA

As Dean is also a Japanese Elvis impersonator, Pat asks him to do an impersonation. "Thank you very much."

We dust off this additional Toss-Up:

Go!

Dean solves THE JET SET.


I don't know if Dean will be instant gold, but he could try to cash in with some. $10,000 prize in Round 1!

* PRIZE PUZZLE! *


Carolyn guesses DO YOU LIKE PINA COLADAS.


This time, Carolyn solves IF YOU LIKE PINA COLADAS...

...for a trip to Puerto Rico and stay at the Westin Rio Mar Beach resort worth $5,470.

Putting the round total at $8,920.


(Pat begins to throw to commercial by mistake.)

If you want another prize, we have a New York holiday with Michael C. Fina shopping spree (labeled STYLE) worth $8,000.

Do you want to hit the Jackpot space at some point in this round?


Carolyn solves BOOGIE BOARDING PASS.


Will you take the opportunity if it comes? You can flip over one of two Mystery wedges. There could be a BANKRUPT...or you may find a Scion xA worth $13,973.



Carolyn solves LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS.


Another Toss-Up should add to the wealth:

Go!

Dean solves CINDERELLA'S CARRIAGE.


He has the thumb, but can he finally handle the Wheel? $5,000 is there for this round!


DING DING! DING DING!

We'll need to head back soon. Pat gives the Wheel a Final Spin, and consonants are worth $300 + $1,000 for $1,300 a piece.

Carolyn: N (x4) ($5,650)
Stevie: H (DUD!)
Dean: L (x2) ($3,200)

Dean solves SELF-TANNING LOTION.


Stevie couldn't keep up with the lifestyle, and she leaves with the $500 consolation prize.





BONUS ROUND:

Will she be incredibly happy after the Bonus Round?

Her mother, stepfather, and brother are in the audience; maybe they could help!

Carolyn gives the blue Wheel a spin. Can she handle what's under the triple star? This will be her final puzzle:

RSTLNE gives her...

She leaves it to MDCI:

I can hardly believe it. She instantly solves WISHY-WASHY...

...giving her a spare $25,000! That's a very respectable total of $38,070!

During the post-game, a montage of some of the outfits that Vanna has worn is shown, some of which require Pat's assistance. Maybe a bit of "assistance".