June 2023

DOUBLE DARE-#129 (First Syndicated Episode)

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Host: Marc Summers

Announcer: John “Harvey” Harvey

Assistants: Robin Marrella, Dave Shikiar and Jamie Bojanowski

$20 TOSS-UP

Both teams are slurping Chocolate Syrup into another glass. The goal is, as usual, to fill past the red line. The winner is…RED TEAM!

Radioactive Overdeveloped Brains: Peter (an MTV addict, especially Motley Crue) and Amy (wants to be a vet) Note: First episode to have a blue team and a red team

Winning Streaks: William (wants to be President) and Lauren (wants to be a Kindergarten Teacher)

Only one way to properly explain the rules:

“I’m going to ask you a question, and if you don’t know the answer, or think the other team hasn’t got a clue, you can dare them to answer it for double the dollars. But be careful: they can always double dare you back for four times the amount, and then you either have to answer that question or take the Physical Challenge.”
Immortal words

What 3 transportation devices are in the title of a John Candy and Steve Martin movie?

Planes, Trains and Automobiles $30

How many U.S. States begin with the letter “F”?

Lauren says One $40

In Madame Tussand’s famous museum, what are all the figures made of?

Wax $50

Animals that drink milk from their mother’s bodies are called what? Pseudopods, Crustaceans or Mammals?

Mammals $60

On A Different World, name 1 of Denise’s 2 roommates.

DARE (Will said it before Lauren said Denise)

Blue responds: Maggie On the Board with $20 (Jaleesa was the other)

A millennium equals how how many years?

DARE

Red responds: A Million Years Blue up to $40 (Thousand)

In what European country can you visit the cities of Naples and Milan?

Italy $50

Who is first credited with saying, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch”? Thomas Jefferson, Aesop or Frank Perdue

DARE

Red Responds: Aesop Up to $80

In Monopoly, what color are the properties that include St. James Place?

Purple (Orange) Back to Blue

According to the fable, Androcles pulled a thorn from what animal’s Paw?

Lion $60

On the TV show, what tool is pictured on Sledgehammer’s gun?

A Sledge Hammer $70

What is Wrigley Field? Baseball park, Department Store or Where they grow gum

Play Ball and it’s a Tie game

In you stood beneath the state flower of Oklahoma you might get kissed. What flower is it?

Mistletoe to take the lead

On a traffic signal, which color is on top?

After going back and forth, Red $100

If an astronaut weighs 180 lbs. on Earth, how much would they weigh in zero gravity?

DARE

Red Responds 0 lbs. All Tied Up Again!

Which of the following is NOT part of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights? The Right of Free Speech, The Right to Arm Bears or Trial by Jury

The Right to Arm Bears (or close enough) to go ahead again

If you put sodium chloride on your French Fries, what common seasoning have you added?

Salt $120

Who wrote 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth?

DARE
DOUBLE DARE

PHYSICAL CHALLENGE (Jules Verne)

Robin’s wearing her colander hat. William puts it on while Lauren fishes for water balloons. Must deposit two balloons into the hat in 20 seconds. If so, they add $40. If not, it goes to R.O.B.

Done in 15 sec.

END OF ROUND 1:

Radioactive Overdeveloped Brains-$100

Winning Streaks-$160

Onto Round 2:

That means all the dollar values will be doubled and when you hear this sound (Beulah the Buzzer) that means the game is over.

$40 Toss-Up

It’s an egg toss; the girls will toss while the guys crack it on their heads and leave some in the bowl. First to 7 wins. It’s neck and neck but…WINNING STREAKS get it done. ($200)

Which suntan lotion would block more of the sun’s ray, a #6 or a #2?

6 $220

Which of the following is NOT the name of a Native American tribe? Aw Shucks, Tawpanee or Seminoles

Aw Shucks $240

What famous sci-fi character is known for saying “That’s highly illogical Captain”

DARE

Blue says: Mr. Spock $140

Who created the TV show, “The Twilight Zone” Vincent price, Steven Speilberg or Rod Serling

Rod Serling $160

What ex-president once managed his family peanut business?

Jimmy Carter $180

On the old TV show, what is the TV name of Beaver’s mom?

June $200

What great boxing personality once said, “When you’re as great as I am, it’s hard to be humble?

Muhammad Ali $220

In what month does Memorial Day occur?

September (May)

Which of these is a real consumer product?:

Elvis Presley Love Me Tender Shampoo
Madonna Betty Button Lint Remover
Rob Lowe’s Practical Princess Dating Guide

TIME’S UP! (It was Elvis’ Shampoo)

FINAL SCORES:

Radioactive Overdeveloped Brains $220

Winning Streaks $240

Also, Peter and Amy each get a $50 Kaybee Gift Certificate, Double Dare Home Game and a Coca-Cola Watch.

OBSTACLE COURSE:

Links for each obstacle from Double Dare Wiki, where available. William goes first

1: 1-Ton Human Hamster Wheel for Franklin Word Wiz

2: Blue Plate Special (Waffles) for White’s Coinmaster Metal Detector

3: Sundae Slide (Mark tries a Cookie) for Bushnell Spectacu-learn Scope and Binoculars

4: Rootbeer Float (small lake) for Kent Fusion 500 Bike

5: The Tank (Angel Tears) for Pressman Board Games

6: Dallas (going through three slippery oil tubes) for $600 Kaybee Gift Certificate

7: Pick It for Magnavox Video Writer Word Processor

8: Down the Hatch (creamed corn) for Trip to Space Camp

Results:

#1 @ 53 sec.
#2 @ 46 (Under the second waffle’s butter
#3 @ 35
#4 @ 28
#5 @ 22
#6 @ 11
#7 @ 5
#8: Lauren couldn’t get up fast enough to grab that last flag.
TOTAL: $2,400 each

Double Dare is owned by Nickelodeon, a subsidiary of CBS/Viacom.

1968 Arlene Francis Joanna Barnes Johnny Olson Nipsey Russell Soupy Sales Uncategorized Wally Bruner What's My Line?

WHAT’S MY LINE?-Taped August 20, 1968

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Host: Wally Bruner

Announcer: Johnny Olson

Celebrity Panel:

Soupy Sales
Joanna Barnes
Nipsey Russell
Arlene Francis

FIRST GUEST: Gene Beane (Chattanooga, TN)

Wally clues the panel in that Gene’s in Show Business. He’s also self-employed and deals with a service.

Soupy, who knows his brother “Boston Baked”:

Do you work with someone else?:

No $5

Joanne: Is this service performed before the show?

No $10

Nipsey: Does coming from Tennessee have anything to do with your performance?

No $15

Arlene: Are you on the ground?

Yes, but he could get off the ground

Do you use anything besides yourself?

Yes

If I knew the equipment, would I know the act?

Perhaps

Is it attached to you?

No $20

Soupy: During your act, are you hit, like a cannonball?

For that, it’s No $25

Joanna: Is the object not particular to showbiz?

Yes

Might I have one?

No $30

Nipsey: Is it a performance?

Yes

Are you a hillbilly singer?

No $35

Arlene: Is the equipment quite long, like in the stilt family?

No $40

Soupy: Is the act outdoors instead of indoors?

Yes

It doesn’t have anything to do with animals?

No means Yes

Something you perform at a grandstand?

Yes (30 seconds left)

Is it a high dive?

No $45

Joanna: Any physical danger?

Yes

Does it have to do with explosives or charges?

Yes

She’s almost there, “Are you shot out of anything”

The Last No!

Gene BLOWS HIMSELF UP WITH DYNAMITE!

As a matter of fact, he had performed at the point of this taping, 1,040 TIMES! In the act, Gene puts himself in a box, pushes the detonator and

Joanna says it probably accounts for the short hair. To quote the performer, “I literally get a bang out of my job” He’s played all over North and South America with no mistakes. And it’s all on film. Gene’s putting on his helmet, gets into the box, the box goes Boom!!! Gene flys out and stumbles around to the right, only inches away. There is occasionally a blackout from the G-force from the lungs. Nipsey calls it “Excedrin Headache #10.” In truth, Gene is less afraid of the act than he is driving the highway from show to show.

“Better Luck Next Time” and Next Time is now.

SECOND GUEST: Lana Barrett (Mamaroneck, NY)

Miss Barrett is salaried, dealing with a product.

Nipsey: Based on the audience reaction, a profession not usually attached to a pretty young girl?

Yes

Do you come in contact with other people

Yes

Is it necessary to converse with other people?

A Little Bit

It’s not the central essence of your job?

No means Yes

Does the product touch the human body?

Yes

Between the waistline and the top of the head?

Yes

Would Nipsey’s social presence be enhanced?

YEAH!

Between the chin line and the top of the head?

Yes

Consumed or eaten or drunken in any way?

Yes

Attached with an outdoor activity, like a carnival?

Mostly No $5

Arlene: Solid rather than liquid?

Yes

Buy in a store?

Yes

Something to have at meal time?

Not to leave you astray but No $10 (30 sec.)

Soupy: Is it chewable?

Yes

You wouldn’t swallow it necessarily?

No, not bubble gum we’re talking about $15

Joanna: Under a dollar?

Yes

Grocery Store as opposed to a drug store?

No, and that’s time!

Arlene guesses that Lana’s a good humor man! If only we’d had another minute.

Wally calls Lana the best-looking Good Humor man in West Chester County. And what’s so shocking about her driving a truck? Her customers include a few dogs that come for Vanilla every day. And now, because a little good humor never hurt anyone, there’s ice cream for Wally and all the panel.

MYSTERY GUEST

A Big Applause and a strawberry shortcake stick for our guest

Arlene: Is there more than one person?

Just one, said meekly

Soupy: Must be in show business?

Could be, Wally says No

Joanna: Are you in the Sports Field?

Sometimes, Wally clarifies Yes

Nipsey: Involved in Politics in New York State?

Both agree, No

Arlene: Are you a baseball hero?

Yes

Soupy: Must be Mickey Mantle?

No

Joanna: National League Player?

Yes

Nipsey: Team once based in New York City?

Yes

Arlene: Are you “Say Hey”?

Yep, it’s WILLIE MAYS

And Willie is upset about Wally saying baseball is NOT show business. As Nipsey knows, that’s what they call “Batman” in Harlem. Looking back at an article Wally read, we hear about whether Willie could break his career home run record of 714. Mays was at 569 at the day of taping. Experts say he could’ve done it. Ever humble, he’d be happy just reaching 600 against today’s “modern” pitchers. Maybe these longer games could help, but Willie’s not interested. As for any other current hitter, 34-year-old Hank Aaron might be too old. Willie guesses that the Babe got home runs from ground rule doubles. Wally says either way, Willie has made his mark in baseball.

Are you saying I’m through?”

Closing: Wally gives an introduction: “We are delighted this week to have a handsome, charming, gracious, intelligent, resourceful, funny (Not you, Soupy) Nipsey Russell with us.” He can’t deny it, it’s all true. Russell started in show business early, dancing in a kids’ chorus. This grew into a tap-dancing trio and moved into comedy. Highlights this year include performing on the Red Skelton Show and a new variety program “Soul”. Many rock bands and entertainers like Redd Foxx and George Kirby are set to appear. Meanwhile, the panel is doing fairly well for a Monday.

What’s My Line? is owned by Fremantle.

1984 Let's Make a Deal

ALL-NEW LET’S MAKE A DEAL-September 20, 1984

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Host: Monty Hall

Featuring: Brian Cummings and Karen LaPierre

Shaking hands with a headless woman?!? Just an ordinary day for Monty Hall. That lady wasn’t on the trading floor, but this lady is:

Eleanor Forman (Hawaiian with Staff, wants Monty to feel young again)

Welcome Back, Monte! We Missed You! Let’s Make a Deal!”

Brian has a small box for Eleanor. She can sell back to Monty (not Monte) for $100 a pound. Eleanor passes and hope she has a heavy deal. Inside…10 English Pound Bills. Here’s the exchange rate:

Monty’s Bank: $1,000
UK: $1.27 X 10 = $12.70

Valeria Crowder (pumpkin “Pie in the Sky”)

Karen’s at Curtain #3 and it has $25 worth of Os-Cal Calcium. Behind the Curtain, something that weighs 2,008 lbs. Monty’s only selling it for 25¢ a pound this time. A big drop, but that’s still $502. Valeria’s made up her mind; she wants the curtain. She’s sure it’s a car. And she’s right…but it’s not exactly new.

Farmer Brian says it’s got no motor.

Couple: Patty and Tim Covert (Patty has some blue tinted hair, lightning bolt earnings and a sign “I Put on a Bright New Look”, Tim’s a nurse)

Our married couple could go home with a Rabbit…A Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr. Sedan. ($9,490) (Much better than the last four wheeler here.) To win, the Coverts have to price five items, one at a time. If the total is within $9, high or low, that’s a New Rabbit

ITEM	GUESS
Cortizone 5 (1 oz.)	1.89
Champale (4 pack)	4.00
Gillespie Refinish Furniture Kit	11.50
Perfect Nail Manicure Set	8.00
West Bend Automatic Skillet	32.00
TOTAL	$57.39

Before the total was revealed, we have a sure thing behind Curtain #2. It’s a trip to Hawaii (1wk.@ Maui Surf) plus $500 in spending money ($2,686) The Coverts take so long to decide, Monty uses Tim’s stethoscope for a pulse. Patty perks up and decides…they’re taking the trip.

Cortizone	3.40
Champale	3.15
Gillespie	11.50
Perfect Nail	29.98
Skillet	57.00
TOTAL	$103.52
Difference	$46.13

The Skillet also was worth their total guess. Needless to say, they made the smart choice

Kathy Rogers (balloons, sunglasses and heart antenna)

She almost fainted when Monty walked by last time. Wake up! Here’s your chance at Brian’s small box. Krementz 14kt. Gold Mesh Link Bracelet. I’d usually tell you the price but…not yet. It could be worth a $25 Gift Certificate Envelope from KFC. Plus, whatever’s inside. Kathy wants to look inside: Not happening! She and her mother go back and forth. Kathy sticks with the bracelet. In the envelope…a $500 bill. And NO, you can’t have both, no matter how nice you say you are.

Here’s another idea: The White spotted Big Box on the Studio Floor. Kathy trades the bracelet in, so now we can reveal the price…$1,350. But inside the big box…a Kelvinator Washer/Dryer ($1,019)

Don’t sit down yet, Kathy! There’s one more trade to try. It’s Curtain #1! Her husband said, she came with nothing, it’s alright if you go home with nothing. The curtain is hers, and it’s….another BUCKET o’ CHICKEN and it’s a bit raw

After all that, Kathy still wants to trade again.

Find yourself a friend
Sayeth Mr. Hall

SCORES:

Patty and Tim	$2,686
Valeria	$25 and Running on Empty
Eleanor	$12.70
Kathy	Not so Finger Lickin’ Good

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY

The Colverts as expected get first crack, and they’re in. You’d think she wouldn’t be first here, but Kathy’s too nice to deny a second chance. She’s joined by Mom, sprouting matching antennae. Getting down to business…

Another sneak peek: Pinseeker Golf Clubs and Wimbledon Tennis Rackets. So far, that’s $1,421. Later we find Monty adds another $500 on top. ($1,921) Patty chose that (on advice from mother, Daddy needs a new set of clubs)

Just one prize…A Dicker & Dicker Davina Mink Jacket ($3,500) The Colverts choose Door Number…

Right place at the Right Time, their son is turning two soon. Patty and Tim are taking home Galaxy Carpeting, a Jerry Zellman Living Room Set and a Sharp 25″ TV. Grand total ($7,354)

Total Winnings: $9,312.70

Quickie Deals: Vincent, wearing an Olympic cap, can name Five Olympic Gold Medalists for $50 each. He gets it done with help from his wife next to him…and Kathy. Monty gets the torch, but he needs matches. No Luck.

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Let’s Make a Deal is owned by Fremantle.

1966 Allen Ludden Frank Sutton Nancy Kulp Password

PASSWORD (Daytime)-September 14, 1966

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Host: Allen Ludden

Announcer: Lee Vines

Day Three of 10-Star Week kicks off with a Battle of the Sexes

Nancy Kulp (The Beverly Hillbillies) and Phyllis Doyan (Grenada Hills, CA, helps husband manage an apartment building) ($350)

Frank Sutton (Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.) and Bill Hutson (Los Angeles, CA, training manager for a vacuum/appliance manufacturer, likes painting, photography and a little golf)

WORD #1-Nancy Gives

LETTERS-ALPHABET 10 Points! Off to a perfect start

WORD #2-Bill Gives

ARMY-SOLDIER

ENLIST-PRIVATE

INSCRIPT-DRAFT

SIGN-RECRUIT The ladies move up to 17.

Bill is on the verge of getting swept. He and the Sergeant need to buckle down.

WORD #3-Frank gives

ADD-SUBTRACT A much-needed perfect 10!

The men will still need a little luck on this next one.

WORD #4-Phyllis gives

BUILDER-CREATOR

DESIGNER-CONTRACTOR

ARTIST-ARCHITECT Phyllis moves up to $450. Bill leaves empty-handed.

LIGHTNING ROUND:

BELT-BUCKLE $50

WATER-DRINK, DIRT-MUD $100

CHASE-RUN, GUN-SHOOT, PURSUE-CAPTURE, DEER-HUNT $150

INK-BLOTTER $200

LEMON-SOUR, GREEN-LIME $250 in about 38 seconds

Phyllis is our second $700 winner this week.

Who wants to try next?

Nancy and Hal Hines (Pasadena, CA, former Glendale Police officer now a sophomore in Wheaton College)

Frank and Barbara Readon (Inglewood, CA, married to a district sales manager for a “rather large” communication firm)

Allen finds out he and Betty White can meet with the Readons in West Colvina at the Carousel Theatre.

GAME #2-WORD #1-Nancy Gives

Can Nancy get Hal to say the Password?

See if I can get Hal Hines
Nancy, OOOOOHHHHH!

ATHLETICS-SPORTS

ARENA (Audience member jumps in with STADIUM)

BUILDING-GYMNASIUM Hal’s first with 8 points.

WORD #2-Barbara Gives

GLOBE-BALL

UNIVERSE-WORLD Hal goes to 17

Barbara needs to step up

WORD #3-Frank gives

BOTTOM-TOP A perfect 10 for Barbara

WORD #4-Hal gives

WOBBLY-SHAKY

BIRD (sits up straight)-DRUNK

Arctic-PENGUIN $100 for Hal

LIGHTNING ROUND

RAIN-POUR, PROTECTION-COAT, HOLD-UMBRELLA $50

STICKY-MUDDY, PASTE-GLUE $100

HORSES-HOOF, RACE-SADDLE, MONEY-THOROUGHBRED, TICKET-PURSE, CHANCE-WINNER WINDOW-WINDOW PLACE-TRACK (passes on BET)

RING-ARENA, WATCH-BAND (passes on JEWEL)

BRIDE-GROOM $150, Total of $250

SWITCH!

GAME #3-WORD #1-Frank gives

GROWL-SNARL Perfect 10 for Hal

WORD #2-Barbara Gives

WALL-BERLIN
CEMENT-PLASTER (Allen had to check first, sounded like PLASTIC) checks out for 9 points

It’s becoming clear Nancy’s got a thing for Hal, doesn’t care if Barbara leave with nothing. FOCUS!

WORD #3-Nancy gives

CHIRP-TWEET There you go, 10 for Barbara

WORD #4-Hal gives

GRUMPY-SOUR

MARX-GROUCHO (form) GROUCH (GROUCHY) Nancy said so many it’s hard to tell what was first.

WORD #4, again

PLAYTEX-GIRDLE Hal’s up to $350

Nancy got her wish, Barbara winds up with nothing.

LIGHTNING ROUND

Had to restart when Frank’s mic failed.

CEILING-WALL, OPPOSITE-ROOF, OPPOSITE-FLOOR $50

GREET-MEET, MILITARY-SALUTE $100

SOUP-BOWL, PASTA-MINESTRONE, HEAD-TOP, SLANG-SLURP (passes on NOODLE)

LEFT-RIGHT $150

ME-YOU, CARTER-PILL, GOMER-PYLE, (Just points to himself)-SERGEANT $550 Total

Other future guests on Password

Lucille Ball
Danny Kaye
Carol Burnett
June Lockhart
Bob Crane

Irene Ryan
Elizabeth Montgomery
Carolyn Jones
John Forsythe
Peter Lawford

We end with Frank talking about a letter from a viewer upset that he should stand for the ladies.

Password is owned by Fremantle.

1989 Wheel of Fortune

WHEEL OF FORTUNE(Daytime)-March 27, 1989

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Host: Rolf Benirschke and Vanna White

Announcer: Charlie O’Donnell

Over $85,000 just waiting to be won this morning, including:

$16,500 Family Sedan (Chevrolet)
$4,600 Sterling Silver Flatware
$7,500 Harris Rug

Before Vanna comes out, Rolf is worried that Vanna ate too many jellybeans over Easter Yesterday. That’s not gonna happen.

Tony Sobrano (1-Day Total of $6,250, including a New Orleans Trip) He’s a musician/songwriter/former comedian, married for Seven Months

Carol Woodbury (Sherman Oaks, CA, originally from Sacramento, writer of children’s musical, and she loves games especially Wheel)

Colleen Allen (Ontario, CA, repair technician, builds gadgets and has a son named Freddie)

ROUND 1-Top Value is $750

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _ _
TITLE

TONY: $200: One N

$200: One T

$500: One L, buys Two E’s, left with $650

$400: One R, buys One A

LOSE A TURN!

CAROL: $150(Twice): One Q and Two S’s, clearing the consonants

Solve: TEQUILA SUNRISE…Right for $450

SAFARI CORNER	$650
Ricardo Beverly Hills Luggage	360
Service Merchandise Gift Certificate	90

Round 2-Top Value is $1,000

_ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

THING

CAROL: $700: No N’s

COLLEEN: $200: No T’s

TONY: $500: Two R’s

$250: No L

CAROL: $800: One S

$700: No D’s

COLLEEN: $600: No P’s

TONY: $800: Two C’s, buys Four E’s

Solve: AEROBIC EXERCISE…Right for $2,350

Note: Tony doesn’t do aerobics often; Rolf does it as the entertainment. Everyone watches him get all the moves wrong.

DINING ROOM	$2,350
Trip to Acapulco (Delta; 1wk.@ Acapulco Plaza)	1,762
Swan Brass Plant Stand	297
Gift Certificate	291

ROUND 3-Top Value is $2,000

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _

SAME NAME

COLLEEN: $200, One D, but then…BANKRUPT!

TONY: Another BANKRUPT!

CAROL: $400: Three N’s, buys two A’s

$1,500: No C’s!

COLLEEN: $500: Two L’s

$250: One S’s, Buys Two E’s and Two O’s

$600: Two Z’s, buys One I

$400: One H

Solve: OZZIE AND HALF NELSON…Right for $2,100

PATIO SHOWCASE	$2,100
Speed Queen Washer/Dryer	1,028
Ducane 2002 Gas BBQ	640
Allister Garage Door Opener	320
Gift Certificate	112

RECAP:

TONY	$2,350
CAROL	$450
COLLEEN	$2,100

ROUND 4

FINAL SPIN TIME: $600 (Gucci Gift Certificate)

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

PERSON

TONY: One R

CAROL: One N

COLLEEN: One D

TONY: No H’s

CAROL: No L’s

COLLEEN: No C’s

TONY: One T ($1,200)

CAROL: Two M’s, MASTERMIND Right for $1,800

FINAL SCORES

TONY	$2,350
CAROL	$2,250
COLLEEN	$2,100

CLOSE GAME! Carol was $100 short, and Colleen wasn’t too far behind, either. Tony, however, is still champ, a 2-Day Total of $8,600 entering the Bonus Round.

Maingame Total:	$6,700
Bankrupt Trash:	$200
Left Unclaimed:	$4,350

BONUS ROUND:

Tony’s Choice: Jeep Comanche Pioneer Pickup ($11,379)

_ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _
QUOTATION

R S T L N E plus G C M A

_ G E T

M _ S T _

Tony quickly says I GET MISTY…THAT’S IT! Grand Total: $19,979

He’s joined by new wife Michelle. Take a wave, Tony, but don’t forget to open the passenger door.

Total for the Day: $18,079

CLOSING

Rolf, Vanna and Charlie talk about an upcoming visit to Atlantic City. Charlie, having grown up in the area, will be guiding the crew through including the Elephant Hotel. OOPS! Weren’t supposed to mention that on air.

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Commentary Wheel of Fortune

PAT SAJAK RETIRING AFTER NEXT SEASON

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You’ve all heard the news today! This day had to come eventually! For my entire life, the only constants in my life were knowing Wheel, Jeopardy! and Price is Right would be on every day. Pat and Vanna were like the biggest stars in my world. I remember in my childhood acting out Wheel of Fortune, memorizing all of Pat’s lines. At that age, I would have no idea what the jokes were.

Sajak’s wit and easy-going demeanor has been a soothing presence for over 40 years. I will miss all the times he’d joke around or act like a big win was just another day. You can watch so many great hosts since that don’t take themselves too seriously. (Drew Carey, Todd Newton, Wayne Brady, etc.) It’s a special gift that not everyone has, and Pat does.

Someone’s going to have a big suit to fill. “Wheel” may never be the same, but I’ll still be following. It’s happened to many game shows over the last few years. Still have memories of hearing Bob Barker’s retirement and Trebek’s death. When other shows and hosts have come and gone, it’s sad. Luckily, we have the Internet to relive those memories. Just make sure to not lose sight of the here and now. You might miss something great!

Thanks for the memories, Pat!

1968 Alan Alda Arlene Francis Gene Rayburn Johnny Olson Patti Deutsch Wally Bruner What's My Line?

WHAT’S MY LINE?-Taped July 30, 1968

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Host: Wally Bruner

Announcer: Johnny Olsen

Celebrity Panel:

Gene Rayburn (Match Game)
Patti Deutsch (Laugh-in)
Alan Alda
Arlene Francis

FIRST GUEST: James Weeman (New York City)

He’s self-employed and deals in a product.

Gene: A product used in the home?

Yes

Is it used by both men and women?

Sometimes

Make the person more attractive physically?

Yes

Certain part of the body?

Yes

Above the Waist?

Yes

Above the Shoulders?

Yes

Above the Neck?

Yes

Have to do with the hair?

Yes

Does it have to do with a dye?

No $5 (Hot Streak Over)

Patti: Does it change the length of the hair?

Yes (Gene’s got it)

Something to do with the styling?

No $10

Shorten the hair?

Maybe

Adds hair, maybe false Hair?

Yes, Pass to Arlene

“It’s not hair itself?”

Yes

Finally gets to “Is it Hair Pieces”

Designs Wigs for Men and Women

Gene thought it was a guy who matching hair coloring to your exact hair and ties it in. James doesn’t. He just designs wigs for the Rainbow Hair Products of New York at the Empire State Building. No, he’s not wearing one now. There’s also a novelty line for Teeny Boppers and Vietnam soldiers buying wigs to cover up battle scars. James says it “gives them back their non-conformity”. Next, he presents his stretch wig with has a special patented ventilation to keep a cool head. Maybe we should see what Gene and Alan look like with some of these wigs. Alan gets a blonde wig, looking like Moe from the Three Stooges. He can’t understand why they say “Blondes Have More Fun”. Gene has a brown mod wig, feels like the poor man’s “Ed Ames”.

With the wigs still on, the men join the women to meet our next guest.

SECOND GUEST: Judith Gray (Mount Vernon, IL, Wally’s been there and Gene grew up nearby in Christopher)

She’s salaried.

Arlene: Do you work indoors?

Yes

Is it a service she might use?

You Could, but Wally makes it a No $5

Gene: Would I use it?

Yes

Would I get the same answer if I take off the wig?

Yes

Does it have to do with enhancing one’s attractiveness?

Yes

Do you come in physical contact?

Yes

Above the waist?

Yes

Above the shoulders?

Yes “Got a feeling you’ve heard this someplace before?”

Above the Neck?

Yes

Are you a Lady’s Barber?

Men’s Barber

Judith work for the Universal Barber Shop in New York City, and Gene wants an appointment. For about 3 years, she’s had other famous customers including the male members of the Horton’s Ballet, advertising people including actor Anthony Perkins. Seems Alan might want an appointment, too. Never mind, the wigs just came off.

MYSTERY GUEST

Arlene: Are you a comedian?

Stumbles a little, but says he may

Gene: Are you wearing something unusual now?

My clothes

Patti: Have you been on Broadway?

No (In a light British Accent and stutters “Really”)

Alan: Work in the mountains a lot?

Not at all

Arlene: Nightclub performer?

Yes (stutters Sometimes)

Gene: Are you on Broadway now?

He’s laying off on Broadway

Patti: Appearing on a nightclub in town?

Laying off on a current one, too.

Alan: Appeared on a TV series?

No, laying off that, too

Arlene is thinking he’s having a stroke?

It’s either Don Rickles or Jack E. Leonard

It’s JACK, wearing a straw hair wig and smoking a cigarette. (It’s 1968, remember)

Jack starts with saying his friend Don Rickles has been stealing his act for so long, he’ll sue. He also says Arlene is as pretty as her first appearance in 1903, Paul Revere sends his regards. Wally Bruner is called the illegitimate son of John Daly. Jack remembers Wally’s father from the German Army many years ago. As least it’s better than sitting next to a clip-on bow tie. Jack then talks about a new diet.

Eat 12 bowls of Jell-O, lay in bed, and just hake the damn stuff off.

Wally asks Gene if he could work at Cape Canaveral, push the button before takeoff is ready. Earlier this week, there was a bank robber and the hottest little exotic dancer you’ve ever see works with fire. Alan wants to learn to fire dance with the wig on. Patti is asked about a mini wedding gown worn by a bride this week. Arlene says it’s for “Short marriages”.

In the credits, Jack E. Leonard dips Gene Rayburn, I don’t know if that embarrassed Gene to bulk up near the end.

What’s my Line? is owned by Fremantle.

1984 Let's Make a Deal

ALL-NEW LET’S MAKE A DEAL-SEPTEMBER 19, 1984

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Host: Monty Hall

Featuring: Brian Cummings and Karen LaPierre

Three traders to start:

1. Kristy Roach (bunch of grapes “Pick Me for a Grape Deal”

2. Debbie Williams (hockey player)

3. Kerry Kincaid (Jumbo T-Shirt)

Our three traders get one curtain, Curtain #3. Any one can trade for the Sunshine Big Box, but once they trade, they’re stuck with what they have. Only Kristy makes the trade.

Her box has…a White-Westinghouse Electric Range plus a West Bend Electronic Timer. ($820.90)

That leaves two traders with Curtain #3. Will either trade for Curtain #1? Kerry kouldn’t, Debbie does. So our hockey wannabe ends up with…a Broyhill Colonial Dining Room and Metlox Dinnerware Set. ($1,734) Debbie gives Monty a puck as a token of Congrats!

As for Kerry, he had his chance to trade #3. Was it worth it? Not unless he’d like a STUFFED ELK?

Couple: Vincent and Gretchen Carroll (cheerleaders), married for 7 months

Monty, Monty, Sis Boom Beer

Give Us a Deal to Trade for this Cheer

How about this, Carrolls? A chance to make up to Seven…dollars. $7 that can buy a Mazda GLC Custom Hatch ($8,264)

It’s a price guessing game. One product at a time, each with a range to work with.

$1 Champale (12oz. Bottle) within 75¢

Guess: $1.12 ARP: $.83 RIGHT

$2 Durkee Spanish Olives (7oz.) within 60¢

Even though Vincent works as a grocery store clerk, Gretchen is giving the answers.

Guess: $1.68 ARP: $1.57 RIGHT ($3)

$3 Cortizone 5 Creme (1 oz.) within $1.00

Guess: $2.11 ARP: $3.40 WRONG! The Carrolls can still buy the car with this last item.

$4 Mother Goose Girl’s Shoes (one pair) within $2

Guess: $20 ARP…

Not Yet…Maybe the Carrolls would want another deal. They weren’t sure the shoes were real leather. For $3 they can buy Curtain #3. It’s a Simmons Hide-a-bed and Sharp 25″ TV ($2,174)

Our cheerleaders will take the sure Thing. The ARP of the Shoes…$22. And Gretchen wanted to go for the car…Nice going, Vince!

Peggy Sue Almeida (bee)

There’s money coming, honey, from Monty’s Money Machine. First, Peggy Sue gets a $100 bill. She can keep going, but at the end of the line, there’ll be CURTAINS. If that appears, she’ll return to the hive empty handed. Peggy Sue will take another bill

$100 Goes on
$500 Peggy Sue thinks she’s gonna faint, but instead she’ll stop with $700.
$100
$100
$1,000
CURTAINS!

But the Honeybee can now trade $700 for Curtain #1. A sneak peek reveals a $25 KFC Sampler. That suits her taste, she’ll buy. Make room on the dinner table for…ANOTHER ELK

SCORES:

Vincent & Gretchen	$2,174
Debbie	$1,734
Kristy	$821
Peggy Sue	$25 and one Big Buck
Kerry	“I’ve got your Big Buck”

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY! $6,817!

The Carrolls and Debbie are in! Sneak Peek Time!

It’s Monty’s Piggy Bank again!

The Carrolls go for Door #2 and…

NOT YET!!! We don’t see what our couple has won until Debbie chooses. Clearly, the door man couldn’t wait to show Vincent and Gretchen their new Whirlpool Microwave and Norelco Dynabrew Coffee Maker. We do wait to reveal more behind the turntable…a La-Z-Boy Recliner and a Sharp 19″ TV this time. ($1,978) Only a small dip

Well, we’ve seen a little of the other doors, but nothing about…

First, a $25 box of Quaker Corn Bran cereal. And how’s this for a surprise inside…a Schafer and Sons Console Piano ($2,050)

What did Debbie choose? The Piano! Good Trade, but not the Big Deal. It was ALL CASH! ($6,817)

Total Winnings: $4,874

Big Winner: Debbie

Quickie Deals:

Address/Phone Book for $50, plus $20 for every listing under P. None for Mop Top Man, but a picture of his Mother-in-Law is worth $200.
When Kerry volunteers, Monty suggest he trade elks with Peggy Sue.

The image of the three doors is from cwashington2019 on Deviantart.

Let’s Make a Deal is owned by Fremantle.

1966 Allen Ludden Bea Benadaret Eddie Albert Password

PASSWORD (Daytime)-September 13, 1966

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Host: Allen Ludden

Announcer: Lee Vines

Day two of 10-Star Week, two new stars, same civilian players from yesterday.

Bea Benadaret (Petticoat Junction) and John Padeswa (Fullerton, CA, personnel administrator for a large aerospace firm that put the Pioneer Satellite in space) ($100)

Eddie Albert (Green Acres) and Brenda Engleman (Arcadia, CA, mother of two daughters, husband sells forklift trucks)

WORD #1

Bea gives the first clue

TEACHER-PROFESSOR A Quick 10 points for John

WORD #2

Brenda gives to Eddie

PIG-SOW

ROAD-HOG and John’s at 19 already

Only six points away for our aerospace hero.

WORD #3-Eddie gives

READER’S-DIGEST Brenda gets a much-needed perfect 10

WORD #4-John

CHORTLE-CHUCKLE John is laughing his way to the bank with another $100 check.

LIGHTNING ROUND

1. DAY-NIGHT

SEVENTH-WEEK $50

2. BREAD-WATER

BREAD-CRUMB $100

3. ACHE-PAIN $150

4. TELEVISION-first STUDIO then LIGHTS, ROOF-no guess, ANTENNA-SET, ROOF-no guess again, METAL-ANTENNA, RADIO-AERIAL $200

5. BELOW-ABOVE $250 in 38 seconds

Felt longer than 38 didn’t it. Either way, John’s total is up to $450.

GAME #2-WORD #1

Eddie is giving to John.

NEWTON-APPLE

COOKIE-FIG 9 points for Brenda

WORD #2-John Gives

MULTIPLY-DIVIDE John’s 3rd One-Clue Wonder.

WORD #3-Bea gives

LAZY-TIRED (Bea misread the word)

LEER-WATCH

SMIRK (OOPSIES!)

Bea meant to say SMEAR.

WORD #3 THE SEQUEL

TOUCH-FEEL Brenda’s now in the winning position with 20.

WORD #4-John gives

POLE-TELEPHONE

SAFE-VAULT Brenda gets her first $100. John leaves with $450

LIGHTNING ROUND:

1. BELLY-TUMMY then STOMACH $50

2. COLA-PEPSI then FIZZ, IMBIBE-DRINK $100

3. HOT DOG-HAMBURGER HOT DOG-WIENER HOT DOG-SAUERKRAUT (“A Nice Big Long Word”) PASSED (FRANKFURTER)

Side note: Isn’t “Hot Dog” two words? At the clock wound down, Bea was giving clues more akin to Pyramid. Where were the judges? Poor Bea, watching her struggle was a gas.

On to 4. ARMY-NAVY, DRIVE-no guess, VEHICLE-JEEP $150

5. JAIL! The perfect clue again.

Yet Brenda gets the fifty dollars for that one? Have they thrown out the rule book? Fine, no penalty for being nice. Brenda gets $200 for the Lightning Round for a total of $300.

A quick break after that messy round. Bea talks about “Petticoat Junction” and a new love interest for one of her TV daughters. (Find out more at CBS Wiki) Eddie Albert promote his new record, featuring the theme from “Green Acres” and “Turn Around” (Link to youtube included) And now, two new contestants join us.

Bea and Bill Huston (Los Angeles, CA, training manager for a vacuum/appliance manufacturer)

Eddie and Phyllis Doyan (Grenada Hills, CA, helps husband manage an apartment building)

GAME #3-WORD #1

Bea first:

FALSE-IMITATION

MONEY-COUNTERFEIT For 9 Points

WORD #2-Bill gives

RETIREMENT-FUND

MONEY-ANNUITY

RETIREMENT (“You Said That”)-ACTIVITY

MONTHLY-CHECK

MONEY-INSURANCE

SECURITY-Blanks Out

FUND-SAVINGS

AGE-BENEFIT

SECURITY-PENSION for a Well-Earned 2 Points

WORD #3-Eddie gives

SWEET-LOVELY

ANGOSTURA-BITTERS, counts as BITTER to take the lead (11-9)

WORD #4-Phyllis gives

WEBSTER’S-DICTIONARY Easy 10

Bea/Bill 11 Eddie/Phyllis 19

WORD #5-Bea gives

(After some fumbling) VEGETABLE-MINERAL

YELLOW-CARROT for $100 (But…but…carrots are Orange?)

LIGHTNING ROUND

FROWN-SMILE $50

CHALK-BLACKBOARD $100

STRETCH-YAWN, FLEXIBLE-MUSCLES, GIRL-ELASTIC $150

AGRICULTURER-FARMER

CAB-TAXI $250 with about 10 seconds left

Bill and Phyllis will return for a second game tomorrow. And now a word for Allen:

The password today is School: “School has started so make it a point this year to take an interest in your local school system and do what you can to make it better.”

Password is owned by Fremantle.

1972 Dennis James Johnny Olson The Price is Right

THE NEW PRICE IS RIGHT NIGHTTIME-Taped September 4, 1972

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Host: Dennis James

Announcer: Johnny Olson

Models: Janice Pennington, Anitra Ford and an African-American who will be referred to as “?”

NOTE: According to the slate, this is Episode #006N

BETTY DAVIS, COME ON DOWN!

JIM VAN LOU, COME ON DOWN!

SALLY GUNTHER, COME ON DOWN!

and CAROL FITTY, COME ON DOWN!

First Item Up for Bids!

O’Keefe and Merritt Contempo Space Range (Anitra)

BETTY 425
JIM 375
SALLY 410
CAROL 350

The actual retail price is…$550. Betty wins! And she shaking. Calm down Betty, this game is nothing to shake about.

GROCERY GAME

Notes:

Pricing games didn’t have names at the time
Janice is the standard cashier, just like the daytime version.

Grocery Items:

Rath Hickory Smoked Sliced Bacon
Lolli-Pups Dog Treats
TV Time Popcorn
Kikkoman Soy Sauce
Taster’s Choice Coffee

Betty is playing for a Sohmer Provinicial Walnut Piano (?). Added is some Masonite Naturelle Wall Covering which add up to a total of $1,785.

The Winning Range is $6.75 to $7.

Product	Quantity	Per Unit	Subtotal	TOTAL	Wiggle Room
Bacon	3	0.99		$2.97	-4.03
Coffee	3	1.15	3.45	$6.42	-0.58
Dog Treats	2	0.29	0.58	$7.00	EXACTA!

WINNER!

Dennis almost died when Betty said two. Betty does the shopping for herself and her daughter. It paid off!

KEVIN COLLINS, COME ON DOWN!

Second Item Up for Bids!

Tappan Side-by-Side 24 ft.3 Refrigerator/Freezer (Anitra)

KEVIN 650
Jim 425
Sally 750
Carol 500

The actual retail price is…$650. Kevin wins(no bonus for a perfect bid at this time)! The ushers get his name tag back on the way up stage.

ANY NUMBER

First Prize: Another Range? This one is a Hardwick 30″ Debutante Gas Range (?) OR…A NEW….BOAT! Yep, a Glastron 17″ Fiberglass Boat (Anitra) w/Johnson 50hp. Outboard (Janice) and Wallstrong Trailer. As luck will have it, Kevin’s been shopping for one of those. Will it be enough to win…or will he be stuck with the Range…or worse, the Piggy Bank.

There are four numbers in the price of the boat, three in the range and three for the piggy bank.

Guess	BOAT	RANGE
3	3 _ _ _
9			_ . _ 9
4	3 _ 4 _
6		6 _ _
5			5 . _ 9

Are you giving up the ship?
No pun intended

2

3 2 4 _

6 _ _

5 . _ 9

You’re going make an old man out of me?

0		6 0 _
8		6 0 8
ARP	3 2 4 1		5 . 7 9

MARILYN COUNTRYMAN, COME ON DOWN!

Final Item Up for Bids!

Scheirich Kingswood Burner Bars (Janice)

MARILYN 400
Jim 350
Sally 525
Carol 334

The actual retail price is…$520 Marilyn wins (and completes a first bidder sweep)!

DOUBLE PRICES

Actually, it’s DOUBLE PRICES back-to-back. Marilyn plays for two prizes separately. There’s a Tappan Trash Compactor (?) and a Teledyne Packard Bell Del Prado 25″ TV/Stereo Console (Anitra)

First, the Trash Compactor

239 (No Dollar Sign)
$150

Marilyn picks $239…RIGHT! (And they remembered the dollar sign this time). Now, the TV

$675
$950

Marilyn’s guess is $675…WRONG! The Compactor is still hers, though!

Pricing Games: 1 for 3

RECAP

BETTY	$2,335 (Top Winner)
KEVIN	$1,258 (Runner-Up)
MARILYN	$799

SHOWCASE

First Showcase:

Amity Ladies’ French Clutch Purse (Anitra)
Chevrolet Vega Coupe (white stripe tires, AM radio) (Janice)
Union Super 76 Gasoline (300 gal.)
Turtle Wax Assortment
Samsonite 3pc. Silhouette Lady’s Luggage (?)

Betty will bid $2,000

Kevin’s Showcase:

Diet Shasta (200 gal.)
Chevrolet Kingsdown Estate Wagon (AM Radio, Bumper Guards, Custom Wheel Covers, Belted White Striped Tires, Luggage Carrier, Power Tailgate) (Anitra)
Yashica Electro 8LD6 Movie Camera
Mallory Tape Recorder, Dura Tape and Duracell Batteries (both Janice)

Kevin’s Bid: $3,000

BETTY	KEVIN
Bid: $2,000	Bid: $3,000
ARP: $2,685	ARP: $5,442
Difference: $685	Difference: $2,442

Betty’s our big winner: $5,020

Total Winnings: $7,017

The Price is Right is owned by Fremantle.

$20 TOSS-UP

END OF ROUND 1:

Radioactive Overdeveloped Brains-$100

Winning Streaks-$160

$40 Toss-Up

FINAL SCORES:

Radioactive Overdeveloped Brains $220

Winning Streaks $240

OBSTACLE COURSE:

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FIRST GUEST: Gene Beane (Chattanooga, TN)

SECOND GUEST: Lana Barrett (Mamaroneck, NY)

MYSTERY GUEST

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Eleanor Forman (Hawaiian with Staff, wants Monty to feel young again)

Valeria Crowder (pumpkin “Pie in the Sky”)

Couple: Patty and Tim Covert (Patty has some blue tinted hair, lightning bolt earnings and a sign “I Put on a Bright New Look”, Tim’s a nurse)

Kathy Rogers (balloons, sunglasses and heart antenna)

SCORES:

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY

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Nancy Kulp (The Beverly Hillbillies) and Phyllis Doyan (Grenada Hills, CA, helps husband manage an apartment building) ($350)

Frank Sutton (Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.) and Bill Hutson (Los Angeles, CA, training manager for a vacuum/appliance manufacturer, likes painting, photography and a little golf)

WORD #1-Nancy Gives

WORD #2-Bill Gives

WORD #3-Frank gives

WORD #4-Phyllis gives

LIGHTNING ROUND:

Nancy and Hal Hines (Pasadena, CA, former Glendale Police officer now a sophomore in Wheaton College)

Frank and Barbara Readon (Inglewood, CA, married to a district sales manager for a “rather large” communication firm)

GAME #2-WORD #1-Nancy Gives

WORD #2-Barbara Gives

WORD #3-Frank gives

WORD #4-Hal gives

LIGHTNING ROUND

GAME #3-WORD #1-Frank gives

WORD #2-Barbara Gives

WORD #3-Nancy gives

WORD #4-Hal gives

WORD #4, again

LIGHTNING ROUND

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ROUND 1-Top Value is $750

Round 2-Top Value is $1,000

ROUND 3-Top Value is $2,000

RECAP:

ROUND 4

FINAL SCORES

BONUS ROUND:

CLOSING

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FIRST GUEST: James Weeman (New York City)

SECOND GUEST: Judith Gray (Mount Vernon, IL, Wally’s been there and Gene grew up nearby in Christopher)

MYSTERY GUEST

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Three traders to start:

1. Kristy Roach (bunch of grapes “Pick Me for a Grape Deal”

2. Debbie Williams (hockey player)

3. Kerry Kincaid (Jumbo T-Shirt)

Couple: Vincent and Gretchen Carroll (cheerleaders), married for 7 months

Peggy Sue Almeida (bee)

SCORES:

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY! $6,817!

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Bea Benadaret (Petticoat Junction) and John Padeswa (Fullerton, CA, personnel administrator for a large aerospace firm that put the Pioneer Satellite in space) ($100)

Eddie Albert (Green Acres) and Brenda Engleman (Arcadia, CA, mother of two daughters, husband sells forklift trucks)

WORD #1

WORD #2

WORD #3-Eddie gives

WORD #4-John