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$ALE OF THE CENTURY-(Syndicated Premiere) January 7, 1985

Host: Jim Perry
Hostess: Summer Bartholomew (replace Lee Menning here and on daytime)
Announcer: Jay Stewart

Up for grabs:
Cadillac Eldorado Convertible valued at $35,679 for just $610
All the prizes and a cash jackpot of $50,000 for just $850

That could go to any of our players if they answer right, avoid temptation and are in it for the long haul.

Jack Winklin (Hawthrone, CA) a number lover, can memorize any serial number

Andra Racibarken (originally from Newark, NJ) “she does not do anything halfway”  except climb Mount Whitney when she first came to California

Buck Riley (originally from Santa Fe, NM) “doesn’t practice what he preaches” wrote a gambling book, filled with advice that has failed him

Every one starts with $20. Each right answer adds $5 more, wrong answers cost you 5. Who’s ever ahead after the Speed Round is the Champion and gets a chance at going shopping.

1 According to a famous film title, when did John Voight’s cowboy get in the saddle?
Andra: Midnight 25
2 What are square, overhand and granny?
Jack: Serves (Knots) 15
3 In 1588, what country’s Navy defeated the Spanish Armada?
Buck: Great Britain 25
4 Who made the daring statement, “Give me Liberty or Give Me Death?
Jack: Patrick Henry 20
5 She had a dumb boyfriend, a heartless boyfriend and a cowardly boyfriend.  Name the girl who went with these wimps to see the Wizard of Oz?
Audra: Dorothy 30

INSTANT BARGAIN #1

Audra, who’s in the lead, has a chance to buy bargain merchandise. Once she buys, it’s hers to keep, no matter what…BUT, it may cost her the game later. Here’s Summer with a bargain.

Jewels by Edwar 18kt. Gold Triangular Ring (Gift Certificate)
Regular Price: $800
Today: $5

Andra doesn’t rush. Jim steps in to add $100. “GOING ONCE…GOING TWICE” Almost Three Times before “SOLD!” (25)

6 In Chess, only one piece goes in any direction as far…
Jack: King (…as it wants: Queen) 15
7 By what collective name do we know the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Andra: The Bill of Rights 30
8 In Literature, Aramis, Athos and Porthos were better known…
Buck: The Three Musketeers 30

FAME GAME #1

The first to figure out this riddle gets a pick of the board of 9. Some prizes, some cash and one number adds $10 to their score.

Famous Person: “I was born in 1935.  I learned hillbilly and blues songs from records.  In 1954, I made my first commercial record.  I created a sensation of the Ed Sullivan Show.”
Buck: Elvis Presley


#5 $10 (Note: Elvis also made 28 movies)

  • Jack: 15
  • Andra: 30
  • Buck: 40

10 What’s the French Name of the creamy potato soup that’s flavored…
Andra: Vichyssoise (…with leeks, chicken stock and served cold) 35
11 Name the ceremonial march that is the official song of the President…”
Andra: Hail to the Chief (…of the United States) Tied for Lead
12 The Name of this mythical beast derives from the Latin words meaning “one horn”
Andra: A Unicorn 45
13 From what small nut would grow a mighty oak?
Jack: Acorn 20

INSTANT BARGAIN #2-Andra again

Beverly Stereo System from Denmark
Regular Price: $1,095
Today: $10

Andra is worried about Buck, not so much about Jack. We’ll cut it down to $6, only one buck behind Buck. “GOING ONCE…” Sold! PLUS A SALE SURPRISE FOR $800 (39)

14 This flightless African creature is the largest bird…
Jack: Ostrich (…alive) 25
15 Who’s the American Secretary of State who shared the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize…
Buck: Kissinger (with North Vietnam’s Lê Đức Thọ) 45
16 Which American city before being renamed in 1664 had been called New Amsterdam?
Andra: New York 44
17 In the Legend, the people of Troy were stunned when something unexpected…
Andra: The Trojan Horse (Jim almost give it to her, but the judges want more info.)
The Troops came out of the Trojan Horse 49
18 Who played Right Hand Man to Robinson Crusoe?
Jack: Friday 30

When he was asked who did the housework, Robinson Crusoe said “Thank God, it’s Friday.

  • Jack: 30
  • Andra: 49
  • Buck: 45

FAME GAME #2: $15 Added

Famous Place: I’m one of the world’s capital cities, as well as a cultural and financial center.  I was the residence of the Haspburgs
Jack: Brussels, Belgium
Andra: Vienna

Her husband said to pick a lucky 1 $5 (54)

20 Zimbabwe, a nation in Southern Africa…
Andra: Rhodesia (…was known until 1980 as what?) 59
21 Because they’re often sponsored by toiletry companies, what name is given to daytime dramas?
Jack: Soaps 35
22 As an adjective, this word means up to date.  As a noun…
Jack Current (…it’s the main flow of a river, Lucked Out) 40

INSTANT BARGAIN #3-Third for Andra

7-Day New England Tour
Regular Price: $2,336
Today: $16

Andra’s hubby loves to travel. Jim figures she’ll buy the trip as is. No price cut, no bonus cash. GOING ONCE…DONE DEAL! And she’s still ahead by 3 Dollars

23 The world’s tallest building, the Sears Tower…
Andra: In Chicago 48
24 Name the famous Portuguese Sailor who commanded…
Andra: Christopher Columbus (…commanded the first expedition to circumvent the globe: Magellan) 43
25 What popular Television series began with the theme song, Suicide is Painless?
Jack: MASH 45

FAME GAME #3-$25 Added

Famous Person: I was born about 1872. And grew up to become a vital dominating figure.  I stole horses as a youth but underwent religious conversion in my 20’s. In 1903, I was acclaimed as a great prophet and healer.
Jack: Aimee Semple Macpherson
The son of the Czar was afflicted…
Andra: John Smith
Buck gets the rest “…with hemophilia.  I stopped the boy’s bleeding with hypnosis.  In 1916, three conservatives plied me with poisoned and finally shot me to death.  I was known as Russia’s mad monk.  I am…Rasputin

#9 $25! (Lucky 7 had $15)

Going into Speedround:

  • Jack 45
  • Andra 43
  • Buck 70

“On TV’s Star Trek, Leonard Nimoy’s character was…” Andra Spock
“What is Popeye’s favorite vegetable?” Andra Spinach
“What must you be able to do to become a member of a glee club?” Andra “You Gotta be Singing” Name the sweet yellow fluid bees make from the nectar: Andra Honey
In what popular comic strip does Peppermint Pattie appear? Buck Peanuts
How many strings are there on a standard violin? Jack: 4
Who invented the phonograph? Jack “Mark, ugh Bell” (Edison)
What book of the bible contains the story of Noah? Jack Genesis
Name the TV miniseries that told the story of Knuta Kinte: Jack Roots
By what nickname do we know the playwright Thomas Linear Williams? Jack Tennessee Williams
Name the European capital served by Heathrow airport: Jack London
What tree branch is regarded as a symbol of peace? Jack Olive
In what state will you find the Grand Canyon? Audra Arizona

GAME OVER!

PLAYERFINAL SCOREWINNINGS
JACK70$0
ANDRA68$5,170 (My Count: $5,199 adding her score)
BUCK75$0

Buck is the champ and that $75 on the scoreboard can be spent on the shopping floor.

  • Leader Portable Car Phone ($3,000) for $85 $75
  • Sand Toys Dune Buggy ($6,100) for $195
  • Cadillac Eldorado Convertible ($35,679) for $610
  • Those prizes and more PLUS a cash Jackpot of $50,000 ($123,659!) all for $830

If Buck wants the bigger stuff, he’ll have to keep playing and keep winning. If he loses, that cash is no better than any other U.S. currency. He can buy the Phone right now instead and retire from the show. Buck will…play again! The $75 will be banked and added to his score if he wins again. Meanwhile, the jackpot goes up by $1,000 each day until someone goes all the way.

Note: The NBC Daytime version had scrapped this format for the Winner’s Board by this time.

Sale of the Century is owned by Fremantle.

ALL-NEW LET’S MAKE A DEAL-September 28, 1984

Host: Monty Hall
Featuring: Brian Cummings and Karen LaPierre

Once Monty’s doing giving high fives, it’s time to get down to business.

First Trades: Kathy Anset (gambling lady, with giant aces)

Monty giver her five, too. A $500 Bill! Now what’s in his other pocket? It’s MORE CASH…or less cash? Kathy doesn’t know, but she can trade her $500 bill for that, OR she can trade it in for Curtain #1. To start with, we see $25 of Os-Cal Calcium. Decisions, Decisions! Kathy…keeps what see already has. SOME GAMBLER SHE IS! What was behind the Os-Cal? It’s a Ford….THAT’S AGED A BIT! (Old Falcon)

But what about Monty’s other pocket? THREE TIMES WHAT SHE HAD! ($1,500)

After seeing what a woman can do, let’s she how good shoppers men are!

HOLD ON! The alarm’s gone off! That mean it’s time for Door #4! In this first edition, there’s cash behind the door. We don’t know how much, but it could be up to $5,000…or as little as $1. In the center of the trading floor, players’ seats are numbered 1 to 36. Whatever number the randomizer on the door stops on, the trader in that seat wins the money. And the number is…28. It’s Sue Cornet (tennis player).

Sue is the first that gets to open the door we don’t have room for the Big Deal. The question is, will she keep the cash or make a trade for Curtain #3? You don’t have to wait to find out about the curtain. It’s a Trip to Mexico City (1 wk.@ Maria Isabel Sheraton) and $500 cash ($2,148) The audience wants Sue to take the trip, but she’s already five miles ahead of them. So, what was behind Puerta Numero Cuatro?

$4,007!

Now, where were we before all this? Oh yeah, let’s see how good shoppers men are?

Dan Beavers (deli baseball team) vs. Jim Briggs (gator hat)

Who ever bids closest to this item gets $400
Cortizone 5 (1 oz.)
Dan $2.69 Jim $1.99
ARP: $3.40 Dan wins

That was an interesting experiment. Back to the ladies:

Shirlene Mayer (chicken with an egg) vs. Anne Gibbons (fisher lady)

Another item for the same stakes:
Mentos (1 roll)
Anne $1.25 Shirlene 80¢
ARP: 35¢ Shirlene makes bank

Now for a real test, Man vs. Woman

Duane Starr (gold suit with monster helmet) vs. Jodie Edmonson (party clown)

VLP Vinyl Repair (1 oz.)
Jodie $2.99 Duane $3.15
ARP: $2.89 Jodie Wins

Next comes the hard part. Each of our winners can trade their cash in for something different.
Jodie goes first, Four Benjamins or Curtain #3. She takes the curtain:

It’s a Roper Gas Range and Litton Go Anywhere Microwave, plus some d’Amelia Pasta to cook up! ($1,253)

Shirlene’s option is the Sunshine Box. It’s a deal for…AN OLD-FASHIONED GAS PUMP (Not the cool ones that PiR would offer)

Lastly, it’s Dan. His money for Curtain #1? He’ll take a swing and gets… a La-Z-Boy Signature II Sleeper Sofa and Pilot Stereo ($1,598)

Julie Chapman (giant Orbo cookie) and Tina Yusef (playboy Bunny)

Make Me Some Money and I’ll be your (Bunny)

Sign (Never take My Word for it)

You can take Monty’s word that he’ll give $300 to each lady. Three boxes are on the floor, each will cost $150 to buy.

#1: Julie will buy: Benrus Citation Gold Watches ($500)
#2: Tina buys: PUNK ROCK WIG
#3: Both buy: Sharp 9″ TV ($450)

To recap:

  • Julie has $950 in prizes
  • Tina has the TV and an MTV dust rag!

One decision left, will they trade it all in for Curtain #2? A sneak preview: Mazola No Stick Cooking Spray.

  • Julie NO!
  • Tina YES!

Tina missed out on his/her watches, now she has his/her…POLKA DOT LONG JOHN’S!

RECAP

Sue$2,148
Dan$1,598
Jodie$1,253
Julie$950
Sara$500
ShirleneRunning on Empty
TinaHung on to Dry

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY: $9,490

Sue and Jodie will trade (WHAT ABOUT DAN?)

We got a Kelvinator 16 cu. ft. Fridge/Freezer filled with Bright and Early Orange Drink. There’s also a Royal Prince Vacuum Cleaner ($1,160.80) It’s for…Jodie, only a little dip.

This time, we see a Gibson Washmaster Washer/Dryer (W/20 Mule Team Borax Detergent). While washing, you can enjoy a La-Z-Boy Recliner/Rocker and that Sharp 19″ TV ($2,221) Sue…didn’t pick that! Her Mom has joined her, and she’s seen Monty before. She won a Camaro on LMAD before. And now her little girl has won…

…a car of her own! It’s a Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door ($9,490)

Total Winnings: $13,698.80

Quickie: Yolanda was looking for up to 15 credit cards. I didn’t get the rest because the theme was too loud.

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Let’s Make a Deal is owned by Fremantle.

PASSWORD (Daytime)-January 12, 1966

Host: Allen Ludden
Announcer: Lee Vines

Lucille Ball (The Lucy Show) and Sara Maynard (Huntington Beach, CA, married to a tool designer for a large aircraft company, and a fellow redhead) vs.
Gary Morton (husband) and Donald Morrison (Elk Grove Junior High, CA principal and father of 14 y.o. Tom and 12 y.o. Mike) ($350)

GAME #2-WORD #1: Lucy gives

10 Points: STEAKS-FORKS
9: BEER-BARREL

WORD #2: Sara gives

10: LINKS-CHAIN

WORD #3: Gary gives

10: NUCLEAR-ENERGY (19)

WORD #4: Sara gives

10: INEBERHITED-DRUNK (20)

WORD #5: Gary gives

10 (for the win): KOSHER-STYLE
9 (for the win): ESTABLISHMENT-DELICATESSEN $100 (includes a name drop for Max’s Delicatessen)

LIGHTNING ROUND:

STUPID-DUMB, STUPID-DUNCE, STUPID-NUT, OPPOSITE-SANE, INTELLIGENT-BRAINY (passes on SMART)
JUDY-PUNCH $50
BEE-BUZZ, HURT-STING $100
WHEEL-TURN, TUBE-ROLL, RIDE-BICYCLE $150
IN-OUT $200

Lucy’s perfect streak has ended. Sara’s got her money and Donald’s got $50 more.

Lucy and John Johanessen (Santa Monica, CA, deputy probation officer in LAPD vs. Gary and Charlene Marshall (Covina, CA, mother of Keith 10, Susan 8 and Tim 5)

GAME #1-WORD #1: Lucy gives

10 Points: STORM-THUNDER
9: WIND-TURBULENT
8: BETTY-HURRICANE (Allen wished Lucy had used a different hurricane name)

WORD #2: Charlene gives

10: HOUDINI-MAGICIAN (form of the word) MAGIC

WORD #3: Lucy gives

10: ROBE-(pronounced KEN-WAH)
9: SLINKY-NEGLIGEE (19)

WORD #4: John gives

10: GUITAR-STRUM
9: PEABODY-BANJO $100

LIGHTNING ROUND

ATOMIC-BOMB $50
MICKEY-MOUSE $100
BEER-ALE $150
FRONT-BACK, BACK-BEHIND, BEHIND-REAR $200
LARGE-SMALL $250 in 20 seconds

NOTE: The record at the time was 15 sec. shared by Peter Lawford and Kitty Carlisle.

GAME #2 (Battle of the Sexes)-WORD #1: Gary gives

10: SPEECH-DICTION

WORD #2: Charlene gives

10: ROD-REEL
9: WHEELS-AXLE (19)

WORD #3: Lucy gives

10: DISTRICT-AREA
9: POLICE-PRECINCT John’s up to $450

LIGHTNING ROUND

PUTT-GOLF $50
BURMA-ROAD, FINE-SHAVE $100
TELEPHONE-TELEGRAPH, RING-PHONE, HEMINGWAY-BELL $150
SOFT-HARD (passes PUTTY)
UNCLE-AUNT $200 ($650 Total)

Lucy and Larry Young (Whitier, CA, student and high school bus driver) vs. Gary and Trudy Rhodes (Long Beach, CA, getting married in June)

GAME #1-WORD #1: Lucy gives

10: FRUIT-ORANGE
9: WRINKLED-PRUNE
8: YELLOWISH-PEAR
7: BRANDY-WINE
6: TART-APRICOT

WORD #2: Trudy gives

10: GATHERING-CROWD
9: BUSINESS-GROUP
8: PEOPLE-MEETING

WORD #3: Lucy gives

HYPNOTIZE-TRANCE (16)

TIME’S UP!

How’s your shooting, Lucy? Allen meant the Lucy Show, guest starring Dean Martin. Deano is a living doll, a lazy one. Gary is a consultant on the show, including guest stars. Dean will hopefully be there when the shoot comes.

The password today is Enthusiasm. The Peace Corps workers have a lot of enthusiasm, so investigate a career in the Peace Corps

Password is owned by Fremantle.

WHEEL OF FORTUNE (Daytime)-November 7, 1990 (approximate)

Hosts: Bob Goen and Vanna White
Announcer: Charlie O’Donnell

Three new contestants after a retired champion yesterday.

Tudi Roach (Los Angeles, CA) married for almost 5 years, moved in February. She’s an assistant sales rep for a major shoe corporation. Originally from Texas and lived with her husband in New York before.
Rhondalyn McCloney, part-time seamstress, secretary for a business partnership, married for Five Years, two year old son, and the family’s all here today.
Roger Sauerwein (Fieldon, IL) runs a sawmill lumber yard, sawing logs for a living

ROUND 1-Top Value is $500

Free Spin on Red $200

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PHRASE

Tudi $200 No R’s
Rhondalyn $300 No S’s
Roger $400 No T’s
Tudi $100 No N’s
Rhondalyn $300 No M’s
Roger $250 Two L’s
$200 Two F’s, buys one O and one U
$125 No C
Tudi FREE SPIN but no D’s
Rhondalyn $125 No B’s
Roger $200 One P ($900)
$100 No H’s
Tudi $400 No W’s (WHEN WILL IT END???!!!)
Rhondalyn $250 No K’s
Roger $100 No G’s
Tudi $300 Four Z’s and thankfully no more consonants
Solve: FULL OF PIZZAZZ…Right for $1,200 (Bob said this was like pulling teeth)

ROUND 2-Same Wheel
Prize: SHOP-Service Merchandise Gift Certificate for Parfums Salvador Dali Collection ($400)

SHOP on Pink $250

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FAMILY

Rhondalyn $300 No T’s
Roger $250 Four N’s
BANKRUPT!
Tudi $500! One R
$150 Two L’s, but no E’s
Rhondalyn $175 Three D’s
$150 No S’s
Roger $500! Two Y’s
Solve: LYNDON & LADY BIRD JOHNSON…Right for $1,000

ROUND 3-Top Value is $1,000

2nd Prize: MEXICO-Ventura 3 pc. Luggage and Trip to Acapulco (1wk.@ Fiesta Americana) ($2,369)

Mexico is on the $100 next to the red $400. Shop is now on the yellow $200.

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BEFORE & AFTER

Roger LOSE A TURN!
Tudi $250 Two N’s
$400 Four T’s
$300 One L ($2,400)
$100 Two R’s, buys Two E’s and Three A’s
$200 Two H’s and Two F’s, buys Four O’s
Solve: GARFIELD THE CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF…Right for $3,100!

RECAP

TUDI$4,300
RHONDALYN$0
ROGER$1,000

ROUND 4-Top Value is $1,250

3rd Prize ROOM-Keller Oak Bedroom Set, Bemco Mattress and Waverly Bedding ($4,934)

Room swaps with Mexico which is now on the $100 next to $1,250.

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OCCUPATION

Tudi $750 No R, uses Free Spin
$500 One T
$750 One S, buys Two E’s
$100 One N (Back to $1,250)
FINAL SPIN TIME! $100
Tudi No D’s
Rhondalyn No L’s
Roger No G’s
Tudi Two M’s “HOME ECONOMIST” Right for $1,450

FINAL SCORES

TUDI$5,750
RHONDALYN$0
ROGER$1,000
Maingame Total:$6,750
Bankrupt Trash:$1,000
Left on Board:$2,125

BONUS ROUND:

Same choices as the last episode (here) Tudi wants “the brand new red car” as Bob said it. The Geo Metro worth $7,360!

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THING

RSTLN E plus MHC A

_ _ _ C A R

Tudi sifts through Roadcar, Fastcar, Motorcar, Racecar. Answer: BOXCAR

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WHAT’S MY LINE?-Date Unknown

Host: Wally Bruner
Announcer: Johnny Olson

Celebrity Panel:

  • Soupy Sales
  • Anita Gillette
  • Bert Convy
  • Arlene Francis

FIRST GUEST: Francis Kelly (Bronx, NY)

He’s self-employed, concerned with a product

Arlene: Might I possibly have this product?
You Could
Used by both sexes?
Yes
Does it come in contact with the person?
No $5

Soupy: Found in the home?
Yes
Found in one room more than another?
Probably, but Wally calls it a No $10

Anita: Could I hold it in my hand?
Yes
Comes in contact with other places beside the hand?
No $15

Bert: Is this product functional?
“It Lives” Bert heard it, but Francis and Wally deny it.

Go on, you big stoop!

Does it do something?
Yes
Does it perform a task for the home?
Not necessarily $20

Arlene: Is this product is or has every been alive?
Yes
In the animal family?
Yes
Is it a pet?
“It Can Be”
Is it a Bird?
Yes
Is it a Canary or Parakeet? (There’s a difference)
Canary
Does it talk?
No $25

Soupy: “He gains 300 pounds and hollers CHEEP?”
Not a question
Do you train canaries?
Yes

“They kamikaze canaries. They throw themselves in cat’s mouths?”

Train them to sing?
YES

Our bird expert has brought a quartet of his class of 60! Yes! 60! Johnny O. brings them out, after they’ve been flying around the dressing room. Wally says a cat stood by in case they got rowdy. Francis has no problem living with ’em all By listening to what the mic was picking up, they are have bass voices. Wally needs to bring them closer. All you can do is give them time to work out their stage fright. In a contest, birds get up to a half a hour to perform!

Our birds have gotten a little better. In other knowledge, Francis uses a graduate canary to train students. But with only a little taste, another group of birds serenade us. (The Panel)

SECOND GUEST: Dianna Engel (New York City)

She’s salaried and deals with a service.

Soupy: Would I come to you?
Yes (Bert: Can I come with you?)

Are you wearing something other than what you’re wearing?
(Dianna has a typical 60s floral dress) No $5

Anita: Would I use it too?
Yes
Would I enjoy it as much as Soupy?
Aside from some side benefits, Yes
Do you touch people?
No $10

I’m so sorry to hear that?

Bert

Would you say this service would make me feel better?
No therapeutic benefit but Yes
Would I need an appointment?
No $15

Arlene: Are you employed with others in the same line?
Yes

A place where one might wants some relaxation?
Dianna says Yes but Wally doesn’t think so. Arlene’s getting miffed, so it’s a Yes
Do they serve anything to eat or drink?
A definite No $20

Soupy: Is there an office?
Yes
Do you do any paperwork?
Yes
Do people come that have a particular problem involving paperwork?
Dianna was unsure, but time’s up anyway

Arlene guesses it’s a cashier. Soupy guesses a hostess on a patrol wagon. Both wrong! She’s a STOCKBROKER. Her company is Kern Securities. How did a nice girl like you get in a business like this? She just started investing, got good and decided to spread the knowledge. And the men don’t see to mind if you earn their respect. Soupy and Bert are in for sure.

MYSTERY GUEST

The guest welcomes us in a voice sounding like Julia Child.

“It’s one of my mother’s favorite shows and one of the birds is loose backstage.

Bert: Are you primarily known for television?
Yes, giggling with excitement
Arlene: Do you have your own series?
Yes
Soupy: A nighttime show?
No
Anita: Afternoon talk show?
No
Bert: Game Show?
Yes
Arlene: Are you the moderator?
“Yes, and I’m so beautiful”

Soupy: GENE RAYBURN, everyone knew it.

Gene says he’s done plenty of voices with his wife…

IT WASN’T A JOKE, A BIRD IS LOOSE!

Anyway, Mrs. Rayburn says Gene has a certain tone in his voice. The only option was Falsetto. The entire panel has been on “The Match Game”. Along with all those game shows and #1 DJ in New York, what’s left? Two Things: Create a starring role in Broadway and movie. After that, he’ll quit! ANYTHING BUT THAT! Reminisicing about past What’s My Line appearances, there was the time Gene milked a cow with the boy from Illinois. One of the most popular things fans talk about. Soupy says the cow should’ve gotten kid gloves, Gene’s got the coldest hands in the business. Cold Hands, Warm Personality!

Honest Answers:

Marsha Robbins (New Rochelle) for Soupy:
“Do you really wear a Mickey Mouse watch?”
Answer: Yes, and we get the closeup to prove it. When it slows down, he feeds it cheese

For Bert: “What was your occupation before you became an actor?”
Answer: Played in the Philadelphia Phillies farm system

Arlene: Do you have any dogs?
Answer: Not currently, but there used to be Otto Von Bismarck (Dacushand), Sheep dog, Scottie, Russian Wolfhound.

Wait, what about the canary! He flew to the top of the lights and finally began to sing. Don’t call the Humane Society, the bird’s back in safe hands.

What’s My Line? is owned by Fremantle.

THE NEW PRICE IS RIGHT (Nighttime)-Taped October 16, 1972 (#012N)

Host: Dennis James
Announcer: Johnny Olson
Models: Janice Pennington and Anita Ford

BEVERLY RHINEHART, COME ON DOWN!
CLYDE NELSON, COME ON DOWN!
PHYLLIS HOLLIS, COME ON DOWN!
and NANCY GOMER, COME ON DOWN!

First Item up for Bids!

Carnegie Psychedelic Stereo Cabinet (Anitra)

  • CLYDE 275
  • PHYLLIS 425
  • NANCY 475
  • BEVERLY 450

The actual retail price is…$750. Nancy wins! She may have said she bid low, but it’s good enough to play this

BONUS GAME

Getting the right window wins a Zinman Defino Tournaline Pale Beige Mink Coat (Janice) worth $2,000.

1st Window: VACUUM CLEANER-Eureka Empress 2 ($89)
Guess: HIGHER ARP: $150
2nd: CLOCK RADIO-Westxlox Digital AM/FM Cassette Recorder ($145)
Guess: LOWER ARP: $130
3rd: MIXER-Hamilton Beach Gourmet Stand Mixer ($33)
Guess: HIGHER ARP: $57 (One More to Lock it up)
4th: BOOKS-World Book Childcraft Encyclopedia ($180)
Guess: HIGHER ARP…
$153

Where’s the BONUS: MIXER
WINNER!

MARIANNE WINEZIMMER, COME ON DOWN!

Second Item Up for Bids!

Capetown 1.95 ct. Sapphire/1.56 ct. Diamond/18 ct. Gold Ring (A)

  • MARIANNE $860
  • Beverly $900
  • Clyde $1,200
  • Phyllis $675

The actual retail price is…$1,500, Clyde Wins “I’d better give it to my wife” Yeah, you better.

ANY NUMBER

Clyde and his wife may next have to ditty up:

  • A Caloric Self-Cleaning Range (J)
  • A Ford Thunderbird (Power Steering, Power Front Disc Brakes, Power Ventilation, Opera Windows [pure 70’s], deluxe rear bumper) (A)
  • The measly Piggy Bank
GUESSCARRANGE
55 _ _ _
15 _ _ 1
2_ . _ 2
66 _ _
75 _ 7 1
85 8 7 1
ARP6 4 09 . 3 2

ANOTHER WINNER!

Johnny has one more name: “It’s Gonna Be…BARBARA MCQUAN, COME ON DOWN” (He sounded like Justin Timberlake)

FINAL ITEM UP FOR BIDS!

W&J Sloane Cimarron 102″ Sofa (A)

  • BARBARA $850
  • Marianne $740
  • Phyllis $647
  • Marianne $550

The actual retail price is…$799. Marianne Wins.

Didn’t anyone catch that Marianne and Phyllis switched spots?

CLOCK GAME

30 seconds to win a Pfaff Console Sewing Machine and a Wurlitzer Fun Maker Spinet Organ (J). PLUS, if there’s at least 2 seconds left on the clock, we’ll throw in an extra $1,000 cash.

SEWING MACHINE: 339 ↑ 345 ↑ 390 ↑ 475 ↑ 550 ↑ 600 ↓ 570 ↑ 575 ↑ 577 ↑ 580 ↑ 585 ↓ 584 (11.5 sec. left)
ORGAN: 645 ↑ 750 ↑ 895 ↑ 1000 ↓ 995 ↓ 950 ↑ 960 ↑ TIME’S UP! ($964)
Pricing Games: 2 for 3

RECAP

CLYDE$7,371 (Top Winner)
NANCY$3,087 (Runner-Up)
MARIANNE$1,383

SHOWCASE

First Showcase:
13d BOAC London/Mallorca Tour
Samsonite 3pc. Silhouette Luggage (A)
Yamaha SL292C Snowmobile(J)/MPX Skis (A)

Clyde’s going for London. Bid: $1,750

Nancy’s Showcase:
Ford Mustang (heater/defroster, deluxe bumper system, carpeting)
Turtle Wax Assortment
Arthur Fulmer Portable/Home/Car Stereo Systems
Vanda Cosmetics (A)
Zinman Defino Lynx Paw Fur Coat (J)

Nancy’s Bid: $3,900

CLYDENANCY
Bid: $1,750Bid: $3,900
ARP: $2,762ARP: $4,803
Difference: $1,012Difference: $903

Nancy wins! Total: $7,890 (Dennis rushes through the final reveal and ending)
Total Winnings: $16,644

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ALL-NEW LET’S MAKE A DEAL-September 26, 1984

Host: Monty Hall
Featuring: Brian Cummings and Karen Lapierre

Monty has two handbags that don’t go with his Blue suit and pants. Would a couple of ladies be interested?

First Traders: Dale Columbo (Brown Low-Cut Dress) and Giselle Moreau (Black Hat and no pants)

Dale can trade her light blue handbag with some money for Curtain #1. She takes the handbag. The Curtain was a REJECT FROM THE GLUE FACTORY!

In the bag, just one bill…worth $500.

What will Giselle choose? Her bag or Curtain #2, which starts with a giant box of Creamettes. Monty remembers there’s double in this deal. Is it twice as much money in the handbag or was there twice as many donkeys as behind that first curtain? Giselle chooses the curtain. The money in the bag….was $1,000! As for the curtain…it was DOUBLED TOO!

SECOND TRADERS: Tom and Karen Luken (honeybees expecting a Babee)

This couple has a chance at what’s in Monty’s Hand…10 Pennies. Just seven will be enough to send them to Paris. Plus, we’ll throw in a check for $2,300 ($7,190)

One Penny: Champale Extra Dry (12 oz.) within 60 cents.
Guess: $2.00 (Karen spoke first) ARP: 83¢

Wait, Tom and Karen, that was just one penny. Nine are still on the table. Just make sure you agree on the right price.

Two Pennies: Mentos Wintergreen (single roll) within 25 cents.
Guess: 49¢ ARP: 35¢

Three Pennies: Maximum Strength Cortizone 5 (1 oz.) within $1
Guess: $2.75 ARP: $3.40 (Up to Five Pennies)

Four Pennies: Gillespie Refinish Furniture Kit within 50 cents.
Guess: $9.95
Feel confident?!? If not, there’s the Sunshine Box. Inside is an home electronic Package:

  • Commodore 64 Computer
  • Sharp 19″ TV
  • TOTAL: $1,238.85

The Lukens can’t seem to decide. Monty will add $500 to the Electronics. Karen convinces Tom to take the Sure Thing.

ARP of Furniture Kit: $9.95 “Adieu”

THIRD TRADER: Jim Poole (5th Understudy from “Cats”) “The Pur-r-r-r-fect Deal”

Brian has a Treasure Chest Behind Curtain #1, a giant box of Quaker Corn Barn. Who gets the rejects?

Marie Harrington (Nurse “What’s Up Doc?”)

Brian chooses the chest. Marie’s not sure about the Curtain. How about Cash “$2,000 or $3,000” Not happening, $100..2…3…4…No More! Marie will settle for that. Inside the Corn Bran…Ventura 4pc. Luggage and His/Her Helbros Quartz Watches. ($1,240)

Jim still has his treasure. Will he trade it for the Diamond Box? The leftovers this time go to…

Wendy Smith (maid)

Monty will stick to the same $400 from last time. it won’t work for Wendy. She’ll have the box…it’s DOUBLE PUPPY LOVE!

Last chance for Jim to trade. Is Curtain #2 want this cat’s been looking for? Nope! He won’t get…the Sunray 36″ Range or the 2 Charbroil Grills. ($1,099)

Time to finally unlock the chest and the big treasure is…$33.

TOM AND KAREN$1,738.85
DALE$500
MARIE$400
JIM$33
GISELEDOUBLE DONKEYS!
WENDYPUPPY KISSES!

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY: $8,208

The Lukens and Dale will trade:

Whirlpool Microwave, Cutco Cutlery Set and Regina Steam Cleaner ($1,037.99) Who gets this? Dale does

Os-Cal Calcium Supplement, 2 Berkline Wall-away Recliners and Pilot Stereo System ($2,222) It’s an upgrade from what the Lukens had. It would’ve been better if they choose this instead:

Schafer & Sons California Grand Piano and for Sheet Music, a check for $1,800 ($8,208)

Big Winners: The Lukans
Total Winnings: $3,692

Quickie Deals:

Ron (Frito Bandito come to life) we’d expect you to sing, but he can’t. He’ll whistle “Dixie” instead for $100. For another $100, how about “Battle Hymn of the Republic”? Nope

Another Jim (I’ll Boogie for a Deal) does the job, sort of

Charles Johnson (rainbow clown) can’t produce a key pen.

Dave Palmer (genie) can bring out a pen for $50. He gets an extra $50 for advertising on it, but can’t get another $50 since it wasn’t black.

Man dressed as a flower looking for lipstick or a hard-boiled egg ($50 for each).

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PASSWORD (Daytime)-January 11, 1966

Host: Allen Ludden

Announcer: Lee Vines

Lucille Ball (The Lucy Show) and Desi Arnaz Jr. (son, soon to be 13 y.o.) 17

Gary Morton (Husband) and Lucie Arnaz (Lucy’s daughter) 19

Lucie and Desi Jr. and playing two games for Easter Seals. Plenty of chances for both teams to win with the next word.

WORD #5

Lucy gives to Desi
10: PARTY (deep in thought)-FUN
9: BIRTHDAY-SURPRISE $100

LIGHTNING ROUND

SLEEP-BED $50
WASH-DRY, DISH-CLEAN, WATER-, HANDS-, WIPE-DRY, WIPE-SOAP (passes on TOWEL)
SIX-, TWELVE-, TWELVE-CLOCK, EGGS-DOZEN $100
(jitters) SWING-TWIST, FASCINATING-NEXT Allan gives them RHYTHM, no time for FAT $150

Hey, since it’s for charity, we’ll give them the whole $250! Switching Partners

GAME #2-WORD #1

10: NOISY-SOFTLY
9: SILENCE-QUIET

WORD #2-Desi gives

10: MACHELLI’S-PIZZA

WORD #3-Lucy gives

10: Lucy’s stumped before we have BOX-CARTON
9: CARTON-CRATE
8: MATERIAL-CARDBOARD 17

WORD #4-Desi gives

10: STOLE-MINK 20

WORD #5-Lucy gives

10: CROQUETTE-SALMON $100 (Lucy and Gary have it every Friday)

LIGHTNING ROUND

NAVY-ARMY, MAN-SAILOR $50
ANIMAL-HORSE, STRIPE-ZEBRA $100
DRESS-COAT, EVENING-(Took a bit) GOWN $150
FRUIT-ORANGE, WRINKLED-PRUNE
TOP-BOTTOM Sweep Complete

$700 for the Easter Seals.

Lucy and Donald Morrison (Elk Grove, CA, principal of Elk Grove Junior High)

Gary and Sara Maynard (Huntington Beach, CA, married to a tool designer for a large aircraft company, and the 2nd beautiful redhead on stage)

GAME #1-WORD #1-Lucy Gives

10: EINSTEIN-GENIUS
9: ZOLA-INTELLIGENCE
8: NUCLEAR-ENERGY
7: PHYISIST-SCIENTIST

WORD #2-Donald gives

10: INDUSTRY-WORK
9: ENTERPRISE-CORPORATION
8: OFFICE-BUSINESS

WORD #3-Gary gives

10: DUNCE-STUPID
9: MUTE-DUMB (form of the word, roughly) DUMBBELL (17)

WORD #4-Sara gives

10: SUSPENSE-MYSTERY (Tie Game)

WORD #5-Lucy gives

10: ELASTIC-STRETCH
9: LADY’S-GIRDLES
8: STOCKINGS-STRETCH
7: STOCKING-NYLON
6: SNAKE-GARTER (23)

WORD #6-Sara gives

10: HORN-TRUMPET
9: VALLEE-RESOUND
8: RUDY-DEER (Rudy the Red-Nosed Reindeer)
7: ROOTERS-MEGAPHONE $100

Sara never knew about Singer Rudy Vallee.

LIGHTNING ROUND

HOUR-MINUTE $50
SERGEANT-LIEUTENANT $100
RED-WHITE, BLUE, EMERALD-GREEN $150
SOUTHERN-ACCENT then COOKING, ACCENT-FLAVOR, TALK-DRAWL $200
BEFORE-AFTER $250!

Lucy is 4 for 4 on Lightning Rounds so far. Gary comments, “She plays golf… Lucy jumps in “like he plays Password”. Sara and Donald will have to wait till tomorrow for their second game.

The password today is Next: Right now I’m going next door to visit Art Linklater’s House Party and I promise to sing. So if you’re brave, stick around and see how it comes out

Art Linklater’s House Party was a daytime variety show that aired right after Password.

Password is owned by Fremantle.

WHEEL OF FORTUNE (Daytime)-November 5, 1990

Hosts: Bob Goen and Vanna White
Announcer: Charlie O’Donnell

Mary Proudy (Victorville, CA): realtor with four children and two step children, two Golden Retrievers and a cat
John Peya (San Francisco, CA): construction supervisor for 10 years, married with a 10 mon. old baby girl
Patrice Volanti (New Orleans): 1-Day Total of $9,450

ROUND 1: Top Value is $500

Free Spin on Blue $400

_ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _
PHRASE

Mary $175 (Four in a row) Three R’s, Three T’s, One H and a F (would’ve been 9 Grand in nighttime)
$250 Two P’s
Solve: PERFECT FOR THE PART…Right for $2,075 PERFECT ROUND!

Round 2-Same Wheel
Prize: ART-Martin Lawrence Serigraph “After the Rain” by Leo Foscillo ($1,350)

ART on Pink $250

_ _ _ _ _ &
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _
SAME NAME

John $150 No T’s
Patrice ART Two R’s
$250 One Y
$100 No H
Mary $200 No L’s
John $150 No B’s
Patrice $300 One S, buys Two A’s ($450 Left)
$300 One N, buys two E’s
$150 One M, buys one O
$150 One P, buys one I, no more vowels ($750 left Plus the Art)
$150 No D’s!
Mary $150 One J and One K
$200 One C for the last space
PERRY AND JACKIE MASON…Right for $500 (Total is $2,575) (Bob tried a Jackie Mason handshake but not sure it worked)

Round 3: Top Value is $1,000

2nd Prize: COOK-Aristokraft Kitchen Workcenter, Kenwood Chef Model Mixer and Whirlpool Microwave Range ($2,343)

COOK on Yellow $200

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PHRASE

Patrice $100 (three times, each time closer to COOK)
Two T’s, One N and One R, buys one O
COOK No S
Mary $300 No L’s
John $300 No M’s
Patrice $200 One T, buys six E’s ($400 Left)
$200 One B
$300 One K, buys one A ($800)
COOK One V
$100 One P
Solve: EXPECTED TO BREAK EVEN…Right for $3,243 and the Lead!

RECAP:

MARY$2,575
JOHN$0
PATRICE$3,243

ROUND 4: Top Value is $1,250

3rd Prize: CRUISE-7d Norwegian Caribbean Cruise ($3,902)

Cruise on $100 next to red $400

_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _
TITLE

Mary $600 (just passed Black) Two T’s
$100 One H
$100 One S ($1,400)
BANKRUPT!
John $300 Two N’s, buys Three E’s
$200 One D
LOSE A TURN!
Patrice CRUISE No R
FINAL SPIN TIME: $100
Mary One B “AND THE BEAT GOES ON” Right…if only it had happened sooner.

FINAL SCORES

MARY$2,675
JOHN$0
PATRICE$3,243
The Champ’s Current Total: $12,693
Maingame Total:$5,918
Bankrupt Trash:$1,400
Left on Board:$2,800 in Cash and Art

BONUS ROUND:

Patrice already won the $5,000 cash, so that leaves three choices for today.

  • Boat
  • Beverly Hills Shopping Spree
  • Red 3 Dr. Hatchback

Patrice is going for the car: A Geo Metro with $7,360!

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_ _ _ _
THING

RSTLN E Plus CDK A

_ _ _ _ _
L _ _ E

She whispers lace, but that’s it. Answer: PUPPY LOVE

CLOSING

At the Beverly Hills Shopping Spree area, Vanna sees the mannequin in the same outfit as she’s wearing.  First time this has ever happened.  She and Bob strike a pose going to the credits.

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WHAT’S MY LINE-Taped November 19, 1968

Host: Wally Bruner:
Announcer: Johnny Olson:

Celebrity Panel:

We start with the blindfolds on.

FIRST GUEST: Gary Brower (New York City)

He deals with a product and is salaried.

Arlene: Is it a product those on the panel might use?
Yes
Used in the home?
No $5

Soupy: Are we blindfolded because we’d recognize your face?
No $10

Phyllis: Would I use it in contact or inside my body?
In Contact
Would it better or enhance me?
Not necessarily, but close enough.
If it did want it’s supposed to do, would I be better?
Nothing could improve her, but it’s a Yes?
Something you rub on your skin?
A Clear No $15

Gawn: If I didn’t have the blindfold, would I guess what it was?
Doesn’t help, doesn’t hinder, can’t take it off
Would it come in contact with the skin above my neck?
Yes
Anything to do with makeup?
No $20

Arlene: Something that is worn from the neck up?
Yes
Something worn on the face?
Yes
Worn in the area of the eyes?
Yes
(After a whisper from Gawn) Do you make blindfolds?
Yes, the very ones the panel is wearing right now.

Gary’s company, Eve’s Costume Company, has been making blindfolds for “What’s my Line?” for many years.  These blindfolds are custom, made not to mess up the panelists’ hair and eyes.  There’s a special wide plastic and velvet lining and pearls for the ladies.  The price Gary is keeping for a secret.  When not making blindfolds, he’s making hats for movies and Broadway, occasionally other costumers, too.  Most of the business is in the theatre, but it keeps him busy.  Gary started in fashion design in Europe, but hats were the easiest.

Now a question for Gawn, what do you call blindfolds in England?  “Eye-peeper stoppers” Yeah, he’s serious, and there are also “you-peeper stoppers.”

You would have an you-peeper stopper and I would have a I-peeper stopper.  But it you put it on me, it would be a I-peeper stopper and if I put it on you, it would be a you-peeper stopper on top of an I-peeper stopper.

Easy to follow

SECOND GUEST: Mr. X (New York City)

He’s self-employed and dealing with a service. There’s another hint, Mr. X deals with fire.

Soupy ponders it might be roasting marshmallows.
Is it connected with show business?
In the broadest sense, maybe, but let’s not lead Soupy down the “Primrose Path” as Wally says.
Do you give any demonstrations with fire?
Many
Do you got to schools or public functions talking about this?
No $5

Phyllis: Can I rule out eating or spiting fire?
Yes
You clearly don’t start fires or work for the fire dept.?
Indeed
Anything to do with cooking?
No $10

Gawn: People come to see you, do you instruct?
No $15

Arlene: Do people come to see you entertain?
No $20

Soupy (who can’t hold back laughter):
If you had signed your name, would we know you?
Yes
Is there a product related to this service?
No, which has already been established. Soupy’s safe, but Wally is really to flip
Is it Performed outside?
No $25

Mr. X, I come to where you are for some reason I can’t imagine to see you do something with or about fire?

Phyllis, getting down to basics

Despite her objection, No $30

Gawn: You don’t do anything with it, but you talk to me about it?
No

By this point, Wally recognizes the panel is completely lost.  GAME OVER! Arlene guesses he rubs two boy scouts together to make fire.

Mr. X is Paul Molay, a proprietor of a well-known NYC barbershop who STYLES MEN’S HAIR WITH FIRE.  He uses fire to “groove it, to fit it out, to blend hair”.  As weird as this sound, this practice dates back to Ancient Egypt.  Wally volunteers Gawn, the “Pride of Piccadilly” to demonstrate.  Johnny Olson brings out the chair.  Soupy acts like a manicurist “Have you been in town long?” Paul is using a long white pole and singeing just the end. 

“A Singe in time saves Nine” After a few seconds, Gawn gets to like it.

MYSTERY GUEST

More “Eye-Peeper Stopper Fun”. Our guest gets a good long applause.

Phyllis: Is there more than one of you?
No (just someone who needs a lozenge)

Gawn: Primarily known as a singer?
Yes (almost old lady like now)

Arlene: Singer in Television?
Yes, well-known for television among other fields

Soupy: Biggest fame from records?
It’s an element of fame, that or many records produced for the public.

Phyllis: In the New York Theater?
No

Gawn: Do you have a record on the Hit Parade now?
Yes

Arlene: Are you a man performing in nightclubs?
Yes

Soupy: Are you in New York at the current time?
No

Phyllis: Does your new record include the song “Those were the Days”?
No (30 seconds)

Gawn: Is it single, not an LP, in the Hit Parade?
Needed a bit of silent thought and clarification.
Wally decides that our mystery guest has both right now.

Arlene: Are you known as a soul singer?
YES, right in the description

Soupy: JAMES BROWN!
OH, YES!

Great voice acting to hide his identity. Brown gives an “I Tried” that scratches the microphone.  Going back to his time as a D.C. newsman, Wally shares the story of how James Brown ended a “Crisis” down there to a “happy conclusion”.  Arlene mentions his time in Boston doing the same thing. 

Honest Answers:

For Phyllis: Alice Graven of Atlanta, GA
“Aren’t you married to a songwriter and what did he write?”

Answer: Yes, her husband Adolph Green, along with Betty Comdon, Julia Stile and Leonard Bernstein.  “Bells are Ringing”, “The Party’s Over” “Just in Time” “Make Someone Happy” and “Hallelujah, Baby”

For Arlene: Barbara Middleman of Boston, MA
“Where did you meat your husband Morton Gable and was it love at first sight?”

Answer: Definitely not, they met while he was the lead on a radio program.  She used to be scared to death of him, now it’s vice versa.

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