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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

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

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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 Luggage360
Service Merchandise Gift Certificate90

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 Stand297
Gift Certificate291

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/Dryer1,028
Ducane 2002 Gas BBQ640
Allister Garage Door Opener320
Gift Certificate112

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)

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_ _ _ _ _
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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Wheel of Fortune is a trademark of Califon Productions, Inc. distributed by CBS Media Ventures and Sony Television Studios.

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.

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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.

ProductQuantityPer UnitSubtotalTOTALWiggle Room
Bacon30.99$2.97-4.03
Coffee31.153.45$6.42-0.58
Dog Treats20.290.58$7.00EXACTA!
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.

GuessBOATRANGE
33 _ _ _
9_ . _ 9
43 _ 4 _
66 _ _
55 . _ 9

Are you giving up the ship?

No pun intended
23 2 4 _6 _ _5 . _ 9

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

06 0 _
86 0 8
ARP3 2 4 15 . 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

BETTYKEVIN
Bid: $2,000Bid: $3,000
ARP: $2,685ARP: $5,442
Difference: $685Difference: $2,442
Betty’s our big winner: $5,020

Total Winnings: $7,017

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1988 Wheel of Fortune

WHEEL OF FORTUNE Daytime: September 13, 1988

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Hosts: Pat Sajak and Vanna White

Announcer: Charlie O’Donnell

On Tuesday, there’s over $94,000 just waiting to be won including…

  • Week-Long Bahamas Getaway ($2,812)
  • $11,500 South Sea Pearl Ring
  • $17,500 Bay Cruiser

Tricia Green (the Bronx, NY, married in May, marketing manager for a large record club, likes music, movies and crossword puzzles)

Cindy Hardcastle (2-Day Total of $18,925) Hi to Father, Grandparents Christine and Billy and Boyfriend Michael (click here for previous show)

Jeff Hampton from Sand Springs, OK (Trinity University of San Antonio freshman studying Political Science, enjoys bowling and 60’s Rock and Roll)

Pat reminiscences about Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs and Charlie’s O’Donnell’s years with American Bandstand.  “Dick’s what about 112, now, isn’t he?”

ROUND 1-Top Value is $750

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PHRASE

TRICIA: $200: One T

$200: Two H’s, buys one E

$250: One R, but no A’s

CINDY: $200: Two N’s, buys one I

$500: One Z, only vowels left

Solve: ON THE HORIZON…RIGHT for $650! (Cindy says it’s still not any easier)

JUNGLE ROOM$650
Carol Anderson Tropical Dresses414
Simon & Schuster Books180
Lynne Deutch Gift Certificate56

ROUND 2-Top Value is $1,000

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THINGS

CINDY: $300: Two S’s

$1,000: Three T’s! Spends Part of that on three E’s

BANKRUPT! ($3,350 gone)

JEFF: $600: Two R’s

$450: Two D’s

$250: One N, buys Four A’s, $2,100 Left

$200: One P

$700: One B, buys Three O’s

Solve: BAKED POTATO WITH SOUR CREAM AND CHIVES…RIGHT for $2,750! (Pat: “You can Breathe Easier Now”)

BEDROOM$2,750
Far East 6-Panel Folding Screen2,230
Harris Marcus Justin Floral Lamp240
Lithograph199
Gift Certificate81
Description of the Lithograph: Two Rounds Vases with Little Pink Flowers

JACKPOT ROUND ($2,000)-Top Value is $2,000

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PHRASE

JEFF: $550: Two R’s

LOSE A TURN

TRICIA: $600: One T, buys one O

$300: One N

$200: No S

CINDY: $250: No L

JEFF: $400: Two D’s, buys Four E’s

$600: One B, up to $2,250

$500: One M

Solve: ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED…Right for another $2,750!

PATIO$2,750
Pacific Sun Maxum Outdoor Furniture1,391
Krementz Monogrammed 14kt. Man’s Gold Signet Ring700
Sharp 3″ Color TV600
Gift Certificate59

RECAP

TRICIA$0
CINDY$650
JEFF$5,500

ROUND 4

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PHRASE

TRICIA: $350: Two T’s

BANKRUPT! ($700 Gone)

CINDY: $400: Two H’s, buys Two E’s

$900: No S’s

JEFF: $400: No S’s

FINAL SPIN TIME!: $350

TRICIA: One N, “Chewing the Bit”…Wrong

Cindy: One G, “Chewing the cat, Chewing the Fat” Right just before the Buzzer, for $900

You can get furballs if you do the other thing

From the whimsical mind of one Pat Sajak
BACK TO JUNGLE ROOM$900
The Java Hut Gourmet Coffee of the Month257
Meade Binoculars320
Corning Optics Serengeti Sunglasses280
Gift Certificate43

FINAL SCORES

TRICIA$0
CINDY$1,550
JEFF$5,500
Cindy’s Final Total for Three Days: $20,475
Maingame Total: $7,050
Bankrupt Trash:$4,050
Left on Table:$1,350

BONUS ROUND

Jeff’s Choice: Regal Sebring 195XL Bowrider Skiboat ($17,580)

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THINGS

Jeff next chooses R S T L N E

S _ _ _ E

R _ N _ S

In 15 seconds, Jeff can only think of Service Rinks, not SMOKE RINGS. He’d return tomorrow with $5,500 in his bank.

CLOSING

Pat and Vanna are at the BBQ in the patio, set up by producer Nancy Jones. But Pat has a complain about the skunk plush nearby. Would you want your burgers at rise of a skunk relish? Pat decides to follow Crocodile Dundee and throw another “Skunk on the Barbie”.

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1968 Alan Alda Arlene Francis Joanna Barnes Johnny Olson Soupy Sales Wally Bruner What's My Line?

WHAT’S MY LINE?-TAPED JULY 23, 1968

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Host: Wally Bruner

Announcer: Johnny Olson

Celebrity panel:

This group will attempt to figure out what job (or line) our contestants are. Each will go one at a time, only asking yes or no questions. If the answer’s Yes, they can continue asking. If they get a “No”, the contestant gets $5 and control goes to the next panelist. Guessing continues until:

  • A panelist guesses correctly
  • The panel gets 10 “No” answers
  • The host says “Times Up”

FIRST GUEST: Lynne Jordan (Orlando, FL)

It’s a part-time job between majoring law at Rollins College, but she’s salaried and working in services.

Alan: Do you perform services indoors?

No $5

Arlene: On or near water?

Yes

Are you wearing a bathing suit?

Yes

Anything instructive?

No $10

Soupy: Something performing wise?

Yes

Perform in underwater?

No $15

Joanna: Any other article you use?

Yes

Any sporting goods?

No $20

Alan: Are you supported on top of the water?

No $25

Arlene: Is there an animal associated with what you do?

Yes

Do you ride some animal in the water?

Yes

Do you dive off with an animal?

Yes

Is it a Horse?

Dives 40 feet into tank on Horseback

Soupy says you’d have to be THAT HIGH to do something like that.  Lynne climbs the ladder while the horse gets to ride an elevator, FIVE SHOWS A DAY. Her sister used to do another water act, now she’s doing this in the summer.  Law school comes in the winter.  We go to the film of Lynne in action at the Steel Pier.  Amazing, she never falls off, even in just 10 feet deep.  The horse clearly likes it, too.  He even smiles right for the camera.  A new horse for every performance while the others get the royal treatment.  This act requires special training for the hoofed beasts.  Trainers have to use a long leaf rope by the neck to bring them up.  Very rarely do any of them chicken out. 

Arlene must’ve been on a good run this week. (She is the veteran, after all) Let’s see what she and the rest of the panel can do.

SECOND GUEST: Tim Slatery (Hyde Park, NY)

He’s salaried and deals with a service.

Arlene: Requires any physical dexterity?

No $5

Soupy: Product found in the home?

Yes, Hopefully

Is it wearable rather than eatable?

No, Soupy thought maybe it was chocolate-covered suspenders. $10

Joanna: Is the product non-consumable or not used up? A chair as against a candy bar.

In the normal sense, it’s a non-qualified No $15

Alan: Generally, in one part of the house than another?

No $20

Arlene: Does it come in contact with the person using it?

Yes

Do you have to touch it in some way?

Yes

Worn on the body?

No $25

Soupy: Can you hold it in your hand?

Yes

Does it leave your hand when you use it?

Yes “I’m hot today”

Would it be used in the kitchen?

In the bathroom?

Is it a solid object, as opposed to rubber on one end and wood on the other?

Yes

Do you make plungers?

No $30

Joanna: Any moving parts? 

No $35

Alan first tries to clear up about whether it can be used in one room of the house more than other.  He then has to stop Wally from counting that as a wrong answer.

Used by men and women?

Yes

Day and night?

Yes

Does it always leave your hand?

Yes

We get a 30 second warning, before Alan passes

Arlene: Anything Fun and Games?

No $40

Soupy: Use it over and over again?

Yes

Is it a toy?

No (GAME OVER!)

Tim Slatery works with money. More specifically, he BURNS IT for the federal reserve bank!  He’s the supervisor of this operation and there are tears involved.  Arlene asks Tim what’s the most money they’ve burned at once.  “About 20 million Dollars”.  The daily rate is about $6-7 Mil of old money.  That’s comes to a Billion and a half a year.  The bank delivers the old money to the bank; Joanna asks if there’s an opening.  One last note:  a single dollar bill lasts one month before, as Arlene speculates, gives birth to a new one.

MYSTERY GUEST

How well do you know people alive and famous in 1968?  The panel has two minutes going one question at a time?

Soupy: Are you in show business?

A deep Yes

Joanna: Most known for films?

Not exactly (Sounds like Bela Lugosi to me but he was long dead by this date. belalugosi.com/biography)

Alan: Do you sing?

Occasionally

Arlene: Appeared in a musical in New York?

No

Soupy: Appeared in a nightclub in the last year?

Yes

Joanna: Did you have a running part on TV?

Yes

Alan: Have you had hit recordings published?

“Only with my family”

Arlene: Do you record with your family?                               

No, but they’re the only one who buy the records.  The trouble is, they’re made without the holes.

Soupy: Are you Myron Cohen?

NO! “I Used to be” (30 second warning)

Joanna: In your series, did you play a detective?

No, several were looking for him.

Alan: Do you get paid for being a comedian?

Yes, still fooling the public

Arlene: Are you rounder than taller?

No (15 seconds left)

Soupy: Are you a comedian?

Only when people laugh (Time to Take off the Masks)

It’s MOREY AMSTERDAM!

Earlier in the year, Morey broke records at the Latin Quarter.  The quick-witted comedy mind now puts his improv skills to the test. 

Soupy: TV Producer

Runs a medium that’s very good for the artist.  He can get at so many people who can’t get at you.

Joanna: Boston Symphony Orchestra

My father was with the San Francisco Symphony.  He was the head Symp!

Alan: New York Subway

Well, the first time I came to New York, people said “Watch Out for the Subway.  They pack people in like sardines.”  That’s not true, there’s enough room for a sardine to lay down.

Arlene: Politics (This is a long one)

“There are so many jokes on politics, you really don’t have to write ‘em. Just read the Congressional Record.  But my favorite political story is about this group listening to a fellow running for (Charles) alderman (definition) and he’s talking about all the wonderful things he’s gonna do and everyone’s booing him and hissing him.  And finally, the whole crowd gets up to walk out of the place, except one little Jewish man sitting on the end and the last man and his group going out turns around and looks at him he says “You’re not gonna stay here and listen to that guy peddle all that junk, are ya?”  And he says, “What can I do, I’m the next speaker!”

HA! HA! HA! HA!

Morey also promotes his new movie, the Disney film “The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit” featuring Dean Jones. You’ll love it even it you don’t understand it. (Note: Not available on Disney+)

Finally, we chat with Joanna. She’s an actress, an author and as we find out, also an interior decorator.  Her column was in newspapers for many years, detailed in the new book “Starting from Scratch”.  Joanna believes people are taking interior decorating too seriously and blowing a hole in their budget as a result.  She also advises away from antique collecting, unless you’re going to take it seriously.  Just use what you have.  Soupy chimes in about his friend renovating his barn with new drunks!

What’s my Line? is owned by Fremantle.

1984 Let's Make a Deal

ALL-NEW LET’S MAKE A DEAL PREMIERE-SEPTEMBER 17, 1984

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Host: Monty Hall

Featuring: Brian Cummings and Karen LaPierre

First Trader: Jennie Greenloft (in bathrobe and hair curlers) sign says:

My husband’s Monty 1. My baby’s Monty 2. You are Monty 3, if you make a deal with me

Monty gives Jennie a Krugerrand that would buy the big sunshine box. Turns out, she doesn’t know much about krugerrand. Just what we wanted to hear! He! He! Before she can decide, Monty will add two more!

Jennie will keep the coins. In the box…Admiral a la Mode Refrigerator/Freezer filled with Champale Malt Liquor ($1,324)

That’s gone, but Jennie can now trade those Krugerrands for Curtain #2 (Karen). This time, she’ll trade ’em in. Let’s see, on the day of taping one of those coins was worth $360.

$360 X 3= $1,080

And behind the curtain…A PORTABLE HOT TUB TOWED BY A DONKEY (BRIAN AND “JAWS” INCLUDED)

Two traders next: Tony Missette (Mining Worker) vs. Gail Yeppert (Catwoman)

It’s a pricing competition; who ever comes closest to the actual price of the item, higher or lower gets the cash.

$100 Coritzone 5 (1 oz. Tube)

Gail: $2.29

Tony: $3.50

Price is $3.40, Tony scores first

$200 Midsize Cabbage Patch Kids Diapers (18)

Tony: $3.80

Gail: $3.50

Price is $3.99 Tony’s at $300

$300 Rigident Denture Adhesive (3 oz.)

Gail: $2.69

Tony: $2.85

Price is $3.95, 3 for 3 Tony for $600. Last chance for Gail

$500 Gillespie Refinish Furniture Kit

Tony: $8.20

Gail: $8.65

Price is $9.99, FINALLY Gail!

Now, does Gail want to spent that $500 on the big diamond box. She takes the box…

There’s a Sharp 19″ TV ($899)

It’s Tony’s turn. His choice is $600 or Curtain #3. Scratch that, Monty will drop the price to $300. That price is good enough for our miner.

Behind the Curtain…HIS AND HER BUNK BED BATHTUBS!

At least Tony has some cash for soap and rubber duckies.

For the next deal, Monty will pay $50 for someone’s driver’s license.

Bridget Brown (Fairy Princess)

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, no one makes a deal like Montee!

She has the license and takes the cash and puts her license back in the purse.

Don’t you know Bridget that we’re just getting started? We need that license back! There it is…oh wait it’s an ID.

BLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!

Okay, Bridget had to empty her purse but we have her license. What’s that? It’s her husband’s license! Well, this is going to be tough. Monty was hoping she could remember her own license to win this…

Mazda GLC Custom Hatchback ($8,264)

Wanna give it a try, Bridget:

Her Guess: N612403

Actual License: N910, etc., etc

Bridget still deserves something for this ordeal. If she guesses her hubby’s weight within 10 lbs., she’ll get $200.

Her guess: 175 lbs.

Actual weight: 180 lbs., Just don’t forget to pick up everything else.

Myrtle Caldway (wearing a golf hat)

No purse search this time. Instead, Myrtle will play with Monty’s Money Market, unless she trades for Curtain #3. The leftovers go to…

Tim Hammond (Olympian turned Ballerina)

Myrtle gives Tim the Money Market. Behind the curtain…

Kitchen Aid Dishwasher W/Electrasol, Regal Stainless Cookware and Ekco Cooking Utensils. (Total: $1,334(.75))

Now Tim can cash in Monty’s Money Market OR….trade for the comet box. Who’ll get the leftover this time?

Debbie Bailey (clown)

Tim keeps the Money Market, so Debbie gets the box. Is $350 enough to trade?

NOPE! Debbie wins…a giant Kirby Koala doll from California Stuffed Toys. (Not quite a Zonk)

Last chance for Tim to trade! How about Curtain #2?

He’ll keep the cash and passes up…THE BRIDE OF FRANKESTEIN’S BEDROOM! (Zonk avoided!)

So what’s is Monty’s Money Market worth:

$999! Not too bad!

SCORES:

MYRTLE$1,335
TIM$999
GAIL$899
TONY$300 and Super Clean Bunkbeds
BRIDGET$250
JENNIENot so Relaxed
DEBBIENothing but Hugs

BIG DEAL OF THE DAY!

Myrtle and Tim (with a sign saying “I’ll Plea to Make a Deal”) are in! The choice, as always, is:

And we have a sneak preview behind Door Number #3: It’s Monty’s Piggy Bank!

Once selected, we crack open the piggy bank and find…$367. Selected by….Myrtle (Quite a bit drop from $1,100)

Next is Door #2…Skyway Luggage for a Trip to Cancun (Staying at the Cancun Sheraton) PLUS $500 spending money. Didn’t get the whole value, but we know the luggage was $557(.50). Whatever the value, it’s more than Tim’s Money Market.

But neither picked Door #1. What did that miss out on?:

A $25 box of Creamettes…and that same Mazda GLC from before. Total: $8,289!

Total Winnings: $2,873+Cancun Trip

Big Winner: Tim (persuably)

Quickie Deals:

  • Kurt Hart gets $50 for another drivers license and another $100 for his signature on it
  • Bill Verman couldn’t come up with another type of license for $200

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