RETRO RECAP: Februrary 21, 1986 (Ron/Liz/Terrie)

Yesterday, Terrie was all ears in accumulating over $9,000 worth of items! Will she keep that streak going?

It's the Friday, February 21, 1986 DAYTIME episode!

Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise, including: For work, or for play, this sporty new pickup truck! This beautiful $3500 diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald ring! And this handsome grandfather clock! Over $64,000 just waiting to be won today on Wheel of Fortune! And now, here's your host, Pat Sajak!

Here are today's contestants!
Ron Borson is from the Cal State University of Northridge, assistant professor of music therapy? Married with one daughter and another on the way.
Liz Kiel is from Brooklet, GA. Married, 2 kids, construction estimator.
Terrie Anguin is from Syracuse, NY. Returning Champion, 1 day total of $9,350.

Here we go! Our TDV for Round 1 is $750!

(Don't hit BANKRUPT, drew numbers, blah blah blah)
Round 1: Phrase

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Ron gets $1,400 from 4 T's on $350, but hits BANKRUPT right away.

_ _ _ ' T

_ _ _ _ T / T _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T

Liz gets $100 from an N, $300 from an H, gets a Free Spin, and immediately uses it after hitting LOSE A TURN, and then HITS LOSE A TURN AGAIN

_ _ N ' T

_ _ _ _ T / T H _

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T

Terrie receives $200 from a D, $250 from an R, buys 3 E's, $400 from an S, buys an O, $450 from an L, buys 2 A's, gets a Free Spin, and gets $1,200 from 3 P's on $400.

D O N ' T

_ P S E T / T H E

A P P L E _ A R T

Terrie solves DON'T UPSET THE APPLECART for $1,750 I've never heard of that phrase, but $1,750 is decent shopping money.
Let's go shopping!

Range (Hardwick, continous cleaning oven)|-$700|$1,050
Color TV (25", full broadcast stereo sound, digital remote control)|$1,050|$0 left

Round 1 Totals
Ron: $0
Liz: $0
Terrie: $1,750 + Free Spin.

Round 1 Events
Ron: BANKRUPT, $1,400 lost
Liz: Double LOSE A TURN, $400 unclaimed.
Terrie:

--[Commercial Break #1]--

Round 2: Phrase

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Liz gets $200 for an N, but unfortunately, hits a BANKRUPT.

_ _ / _ _ _ N

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Terrie lands $400 for an S, $300 for a T, buys 2 O's, but also hits a BANKRUPT. She elects to not use her Free Spin.

T O / _ O _ N

_ / _ _ _ _ S _

Ron duds with an L on $1,000.

Liz receives $300 for an H, but duds on a D on $200.

T O / _ O _ N

_ / _ H _ _ S _

Terrie lands $550 from a C, $300 from a R, and $200 from a P. No more consonant boops!

T O / C O _ N

_ / P H R A S E

Terrie knows that when you have to win a PHRASE, you sometimes have TO COIN A PHRASE, giving her $1,050. Another shopping round commences, and she buys...

Computer (Atari 1027, 64k, word processing capability, built in printer)|-$500|$550 left
Etegare (Habersham Plantation)|-$405|$145 goes on certificate.

Round 2 Totals
Ron: $0
Liz: $0
Terrie: $2,800 + Free Spin.

Round 2 Events
Ron: Dud L.
Liz: BANKRUPT, $200 lost, Dud D, $300 unclaimed.
Terrie: BANKRUPT, $550 lost.

--[Commercial Break #2]--

Round 3: People

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Terrie gets $900 from the S, but duds on an R on $400.

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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ S

Ron hits the LOSE A TURN.

Liz hits a BANKRUPT.

Terrie also hits a BANKRUPT. ($900 lost)

Ron duds on an L on $200.

Liz gets $300 from an N, $1,800 from 2 T's on $900, buys 2 E's, but duds on a D on $300. ($1,850 at risk).

_ _ T _ _ N _

_ E _ _ T _ E S

Terrie lands $350 from an H, buys 2 A's, but duds on $550 with an M. ($100 at risk.)

_ A T H _ N _

_ E A _ T _ E S

Ron gets $250 from a G, and $1,600 from 2 B's on $800. No more consonant boops!

B A T H _ N G

B E A _ T _ E S

I don't know if BATHING BEAUTIES would get on the air nowadays, but one thing's for sure: Ron has $1,850. He then goes shopping:

Portable Keyboard (Suzuki keyman portable keyboard, digital/stereo sound, computer compatibility, traditional qualities)|-$532|$1,318
Diamond Watch (Hamilton's Julianna, 10 diamonds, adjustable mesh bracelet)|-$350|$968
Crystal (Cartier Crystal, 1 decanter, 4 old fashions, 4 brandy snifters)|-$500|$468
Lithograph print (Boat)|-$146|$322
Tabletop Pool (Fringe drop pockets)|-$195|$127 on gift certificate.

Round 3 Totals
Ron: $1,850
Liz: $0
Terrie: $2,800 + Free Spin.

Round 3 Events
Ron: LOSE A TURN, Dud L.
Liz: BANKRUPT, Dud D, $1,850 unclaimed.
Terrie: Dud R, BANKRUPT, $900 lost, Dud M, $100 unclaimed.

Interesting sidenote: Ron and Liz pulled a dud on the exact same letters as the previous round).

--[Commercial Break #3]--

Final Spin: $300.

Round 4/Speed Up: Things

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Ron: 1 S
Liz: No T
Terrie: No N
Ron: 2 R's
Liz: 2 E's
Terrie: 1 L
Ron: No C
Liz: 1 G
Terrie: 2 B's

R _ B B E R

G L _ _ E S

Terrie shows why WAYW? isn't necessary with these $900 RUBBER GLOVES. Well, a $900 Cartier gift certificate rather.

Final Totals
Ron: $1,850
Liz: Lovely Parting Gifts.
Terrie: $3,700 + Free Spin WINNER! ($13,050 so far).

BANKRUPTS: 5
LOSE A TURNS: 3
Duds: 9
Unclaimed Cash: $3,850
BANKRUPT trash: $3,050

--[Commercial Break #4]--

Terrie elects to play for the Car! (Mazda 323 Deluxe Hatchback, Velour Seats, 5 speed overdrive, ARP: $9,079)

The Bonus Round Category is THING.

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What help will Terrie's TRLNSA give?

R _ _ / _ R A N _ _

R _ _ _ R

Terrie yells RIO GRANDE RIVER... 2 seconds too late. No car unfortunately, but $13,050 remains her impressive 2-day total.

Pat Chat: From yesterday:


They dun goofed. It's only their 25th anniversary. Pat jokes that they should play yesterday's tape in 5 years.

Thank you YouTube user Terrie Lipke for providing the video that made this recap possible.

My rating: 7.

See Terrie's first day: here