December 27, 2016 recap (Patrick)

$1,000 Toss-Up: FOOD & DRINK

N _ W / Y O _ K

S _ _ _ P / S _ E _ K



Mandy solves NEW YORK STRIP STEAK.

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CONTESTANTS:

Ashley Callis: She's from Dallas, TX. Newlywed. Elementary school counselor.


Mandy Meister: She's from Jupiter, FL. Engaged. Allergy immunotherapy pharmacist.


Patrick Garvey (pictroy): He's from Oakland, CA. Parking and transportation manager for the largest sports venue in Oakland. Stand-up comic and likes to golf.


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$2,000 Toss-Up: SHOW BIZ

F I _ _

F E S T I _ A L



Mandy solves FILM FESTIVAL.


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Prize on the wheel: Wedge is labeled "NEW ORLEANS".

Gift Tag on the wheel: $1,000 debit card courtesy of Beef Bucks.

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Round 1: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

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Mandy: 2 N's on $650, Buys 2 I's, 2 G's on $600, Buys 2 E's, Buys 3 A's, 2 T's on $500-NEW ORLEANS, 1 V on $500-WILD CARD, BANKRUPT on right side of ONE MILLION.


Patrick: LOSE A TURN.


Ashley: 3 R's on $900.



R E _ T _ R I N G / A

V I N T A G E / _ A R



Ashley says she wants to solve the puzzle then changes her mind. She gets buzzed out before she decides if she wants to buy a vowel or spin the wheel.


Mandy: 1 S on $650.



R E S T _ R I N G / A

V I N T A G E / _ A R



Mandy solves RESTORING A VINTAGE CAR for $650 which is raised to the $1,000 house minimum.



Ashley: $0

Mandy: $4,000

Patrick: $0


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Round 2: CROSSWORD CLUE: BIG "BLANK" (Mystery Round)





Patrick: BANKRUPT on right side of ONE MILLION.


Ashley: BANKRUPT next to $600.


Mandy: 2 T's on $650, Buys 3 E's, Buys 1 A, 1 S on $700, 1 Y on $550, Buys 1 I, Buys 1 O, LOSE A TURN.


Patrick: 2 R's on $900, No L on $600.


Ashley: 2 H's on $700, LOSE A TURN.


Mandy: 2 B's on $3,500, 1 N on $550.







Mandy solves EASY SHOT BROTHER BEN BIRD for $9,100.



Ashley: $0

Mandy: $13,100

Patrick: $0


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Round 3: PHRASE (Prize Puzzle/Express Round)


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Ashley: BANKRUPT on left side of ONE MILLION.


Mandy: 3 T's on $700, Buys 4 O's, BANKRUPT next to $900.


Patrick: 4 N's on $500-GIFT TAG, Buys 3 E's, Buys 1 U, Buys 3 A's, Buys 1 I.



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Patrick solves ONE ISLAND YOU WON'T WANT TO LEAVE for $1,000, $1,000 GIFT TAG, and a trip to Barbados valued at $6,000.



Ashley: $0

Mandy: $13,100

Patrick: $8,000


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$3,000 Toss-Up: CHARACTER

H _ R _ _

P O _ T _ R



Mandy solves HARRY POTTER.

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Round 4: SONG LYRICS

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FINAL SPIN: $650


Mandy: 2 T's

Patrick: 1 N

Ashley: 1 H

Mandy: 2 S's

Patrick: 1 L



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Patrick solves SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME for $3,300.



FINAL SCORES:
Ashley: $1,000 house minimum

Mandy: $16,100

Patrick: $11,300



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It's time for the $100,000 BONUS ROUND!

Mandy's fiancé Steve and his aunt Linda are in the audience.

Mandy spins the bonus wheel and lands on the C.


The category is WHAT ARE YOU DOING?.


RSTLNE gives us this:


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Picks: G P D I


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_ P P _ I N T _ E N T





Mandy solves MAKING AN APPOINTMENT and wins $45,000.



TOTAL WINNINGS: $61,100!