1973

THE PRICE IS RIGHT(nighttime) #051N (Taped: 9/16/73)

Host: Dennis James
Announcer: Johnny Olson
Models: Janice Pennington and Anitra Ford (at least)

Yep, this one’s all audio again.

NANCY ALLRED,
KAREN BROWN,
SUSAN TOSCUS,
and NANCY BEAR, come on down

First Item Up for Bids!

Teledyne-Packard Bell 25″TV/Stereo Center

  • KAREN 950
  • NANCY 750
  • SUSAN 1200
  • NANCY 975

The actual retail price is…$950. Karen wins!

ANY NUMBER

  • GE 30″ Electric Range
  • Chevrolet Caprice Convertible (AC, deluxe bumpers, bumper guard, soft-ray tinted glass, remote control outside mirror, body-side molding, door edge guards, bias-belted white stripe tires, 454 engine)
  • Piggy Bank
GUESSCARRANGE
3Here
6_ _ _ 6
55 _ _ 6
25 _ 2 6
1 (a weak one)Here
7Here
45 4 2 6 WIN!

DONNA COWEN, come on down

Second Item Up for Bids!

Jasper Birch Colonial Secretary

  • DONNA 525
  • Nancy 300
  • Susan 500
  • Nancy 450

The actual retail price is…$440. Nancy #1 Wins!

GROCERY GAME

  • Mallo-Cups
  • Party-Time Cocktail Mix
  • La Choy Chow Mein Noodles (5.5 oz.)
  • Hilton’s Oyster Stew
  • Blistex Lip Ointment

This prize sounds great: A Yamaha Music Room including:

  • Walnut Spinet Piano
  • Electrotone Spinet Organ
  • Trumpet
  • Spanish Guitar
  • Metal Snare Drum
  • One Unit Stereo
  • Bryon Paneling
  • TOTAL: $2,798
ProductQuantityPer UnitSubtotalTOTALWiggle Room
Party Time20.89$1.78-5.22
Oysters80.453.60$5.38-1.62
Candy20.490.98$6.36-0.64
Blistex10.98$7.34
LOSE!

JAMES WILLIAMS, come on down

Final Item Up for Bids!

Tower 110cc Dune Cycle Spider

  • JAMES 550
  • Susan 475
  • Nancy 450
  • Donna 500

The actual retail price is…$695 James wins!

Seems to take him awhile to get up on stage. His wife just said “I got some tickets, follow me” and here we are.

MOST EXPENSIVE

  • 1 GE Americana Fridge/Freezer
  • 2 Mola Canopy Pistachio Double Chaise
  • 3 Akai Portable Video Tape Recording System

And Dennis reminds us, “It’s all or nothing”. With the pointed arm of a quarterback, James points to #1 “The Freezer, #2”

Okay, he wanted the fridge which was #1

  • 2 $935
  • 3 $1360
  • 1 $800 LOSE!

RECAP

KAREN$6,376 (Top Winner)
JAMES$695 (Runner-Up)
NANCY$440

SHOWCASE

First Showcase:

  • Broyhill Regency Living Room
  • Arvin Electric Fireplace
  • Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (steel-belted radial white stripes)
  • Turtle Wax Assortment
  • Castrol GTX (33 gal.)

James is REALLY hoping Karen passes, she does have a car already. But she’ll going for another one. Bid: $7,500

James’s Showcase:

  • Keystone 60 sec. Everflash Camera
  • 10-day P&O Mexican Cruise
  • Two-Week P&O Alaskan Cruise
  • Samsonite Silhouette His/Her Luggage
  • Zinman Davino Mink Wrap Coat
  • Trip to London (Air Canada; 1wk. Sheraton Heathrow)
  • Trip to the Far East(Korean Airlines to Tokyo; 1wk. Keio Plaza)

James’s bid: $8,300

KARENJAMES
Bid: $7,500Bid: $8,300
ARP: $7,321ARP: $10,771
OVER!Difference: $2,471
James has a grand total of $11,466!

James sounded so excited, it sounded like he knocked something over.

The Price is Right is owned by Fremantle.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT(Nighttime)-Taped August 26, 1973 (#046N)

Host: Dennis James
Announcer: Johnny Olson
Models: Janice Pennington, Anitra Ford, Melinda and Linda

Note: Only audio again this week.

CHERYL BOUQUET,
SUSAN CRUZ,
NANCY BOWLER,
and LOUISE FRIEDMAN, COME ON DOWN

First Item Up for Bids!

Zenith 25″ Chromacolor TV

  • LOUISE 550
  • NANCY 650
  • SUSAN 625
  • CHERYL 675

The actual retail price is…$775. Cheryl wins!

BONUS GAME

And it’s a big bonus: A Chevrolet Nova 8 cyl. Hatchback (vinyl roof, remote mirror, leather tires, exterior decor package, rally wheels) plus Castro GTX (33 gal.) and a Turtle Wax Gift Pack (TOTAL: $3,349)

1st Window: HAIR SETTER-Lady Schick Lasting Curls ($48)
Guess: Lower RIGHT!
2nd: WATCH-Bulova Caravelle ($45)
Guess: Higher WRONG!
3rd: MIXER-Sunbeam Deluxe Mixmaster ($52)
Guess: Higher RIGHT!
4th: ENCYCLOPEDIA-World Book ($230)
Guess: Higher (Her Husband Andy says despite her doubts) RIGHT!

Where’s the Bonus?: THE WATCH! OUCH!

JOAN TOWNSEND, come on down!

Second Item Up For Bids!

2 Berkline Deluxe Recliners

  • JOAN 725
  • Louise 425
  • Nancy 500
  • Susan 525

The actual retail price is…$575. Susan wins!

ANY NUMBER

  • Speed Queen Deluxe Washer/Dryer
  • Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (steel belted radials, white stripe tires)
  • The Piggy Bank
GUESSCARWASH/DRY
7 (her hubby’s call)_ _ 7 _
6 (hubby again)6 _ _
55 _ 7 _
85 8 7 _
1Not Here
4 (hubby tries again)5 8 7 4 WIN!

SALLY CHILCOTT, come on down!

Final item up for bids!

Tappan 3dr. Refrigerator/Freezer (plus Weight Watchers Cottage Cheese)

  • SALLY 475
  • Joan 550
  • Louise 625
  • Nancy 500

The actual retail price is…$670. Louise wins!

CLOCK GAME

Up for grabs in a half-minute: A General Bathroom Products Vanity and a Tamura 96″ Sultan Sofa

VANITY: 400 500 600 800 700 750 740 730 710 701 650 675 680 681 690 670 687 688
SOFA: 1200 100 900 950 960 975 980 981 982 995 TIME’S UP! ($998)

RECAP

SUSAN$6,449 (Top Winner)
LOUISE$1,358 (Runner-Up)
CHERYL$675+

SHOWCASE

First Showcase: FASHION
Him: Delta Tuxedo/Wash and Wear Shirt
Her: Mr. Blackwell Wool Double Knit Dress (M)
Town and Travel Costume (L)
Chiffon Evening Gown (A) and Flow Dress (J)
Jean Nate Gift Set
Forever Ladies’ 3kt. Diamond/14kt. Gold Cocktail Ring
Zinman Devino Mink Fur Cape/Fox Jacket
Trip to Acapulco, MX (Mexicana Air; 1wk.@ Las Hamacas)

Susan passes, Louise’s bid: $3,650

Susan’s Showcase:
Mr. and Mrs. Tea Cocktail Mix
Schubert Bourbon Barrel Smuggler’s Bar Set
Decorium New Dimension Seating Group
Portell Las Vegas Shuffle Alley Shuffleboard Table
Masland Inner Circle Carpeting (40 sq. yds.)
3 Arthur Furman Portable Stereos
GA Systems Soda Fountain
Horizon 18′ Fiberglass Jet Boat/Trail-Rate Trailer

Susan’s bid: $7,000

SUSANLOUISE
Bid: $7,000Bid: $3,650
ARP: $8,601ARP: $5,182
Difference: $1,601Difference: $1,532

Louise squeaks by for the Win! Total $6,540
Total Winnings: $13,664+

The Price is Right is owned by Fremantle.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT (Nighttime)-Taped July 10, 1973 (#042N)

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

Note: Only had the audio of this episode to work with.

MABEL JACKSON,
LOIS VALLEA,
KATHY HUGHES,
and LAUREL HOPPER, COME ON DOWN!

First Item Up for Bids!

Zinman Fox Trim Blue Suede Coat

  • MABEL (once she found her mic) 350
  • LOIS 600
  • KATHY 550
  • LAUREL 695

The actual retail price is…$749. Laurel wins!

BONUS GAME

This is an all-travel bonus:

  • 10d P&O Mexican Cruise
  • United States Luggage
  • $2000 Spiegel Gift Certificate
  • TOTAL: $3,536

1st Window: COMSETICS-Vanda ($43)
Guess: HIGHER RIGHT!
2nd: FLOOR TILE-Flintkote 12 x 15 ft. ($85)
Guess: LOWER RIGHT!
3rd: TAPE RECORDER-Mallory with Duratape Tapes and Duracell Batteries ($91)
Guess: LOWER RIGHT!
4th (To Sweep): VACUUM CLEANER-Eureka Power Team ($175)
Guess: LOWER…
WRONG!

Where’s the Bonus?: Not the Vacuum
WINNER! Hope that changes Laurel’s downer attitude.

BEA KING, come on down!

Second Item Up for Bids!

Universal Geneve 18kt. Gold/Diamond Ladies’ Watch

  • BEA 925
  • Mabel 1000
  • Lois 850
  • Kathy 950

The actual retail price is…$1,000. Mabel wins!

ANY NUMBER

Mabel says she knows how to play. Let’s how she wins what she wants from this trio:

  • Broyhill Middlesex Sofa
  • Lincoln Continental Town Car (A/C, AM/FM 8-track, Tilt Wheel, Power Reclining Seat, Speed Control, R/C Mirror, Town Car Options, Vinyl Inserts, Bodyside Mouldings, Convenience Group)
  • The tiny little piggy bank

First Guess: 10! Yeah, she knows how to play!

GUESSCARSOFA
99 _ _ _
8_ _ 8
09 _ 0 _
7(one of last 2 digits)
9 6_ 6 8
19 1 0 _

Getting that 3rd number must’ve gotten Mabel excited. All I know is Dennis was yelling “Come Here, Come Here!”

GUESSCARSOFA
5(first number)
44 6 8
ARP9 1 0 3

CATHY STANDALAND, Come on Down!

Final item up for bids!

GE Freestanding Stereo

  • CATHY S. 560
  • Lois 575
  • Kathy H. 650
  • Bea 625

OVERBID!

  • CATHY S. 425
  • Lois 500
  • Kathy H. 475
  • Bea 485

The actual retail price is…$500! Lois wins!

CLOCK GAME

In the next 30 seconds, Lois can add these two prizes to her stash: A Chromcraft Hideaway Bar and a Seth Thomas Southbury Grandfather Clock. (Appears the $1,000 Bonus earlier on isn’t here)

BAR: 500 550 560 540 545…552 560 570 553 554 (17 sec. left)
CLOCK: 600 700 750 800 850 900 860 870 880 890 889 887 888 886 885
WINNER!

RECAP

LAUREL$4,285+ (Top Winner)
LOIS$1,939 (Runner-up)
MABEL$1,468

SHOWCASE

First Showcase: The 4 Seasons
FALL: Catalina His/Her Sportswear
SPRING: Roper 8hp. Riding Lawnmower
WINTER: Yamaha SM292 Snowmobile
SUMMER: Horizon 18′ Fiberglas Jet Boat/Trail-Rate Trailer, Catalina Junior Swimwear, Cypress Gardens Water Skis, U.S. Divers Scuba Gear

Laurel passes, Lois’ Bid: $4,200

Laurel’s Showcase:
Frigidaire Range, Fridge (W/Rath Honey Glazed Ham (3lbs.)), Washer/Dryer and Dishwasher
Ford Mustang (V8, Power Steering, A/C, AM Radio, Protection Group, Racing Mirror, Tinted Glass, Trim Rings/Hubcaps, Rear Bumper Guard, Cruisimatic Transmission, White Stripes)
Castro GTX Motor Oil (33 qts.)
Turtle Wax Gift Pack

Laurel’s bid: $4,800

LAURELLOIS
Bid: $4,800Bid: $4,200
ARP: $5,546ARP: $7,094
Difference: $746Difference: $2,894

Laurel Wins! Total $10,028
Total Winnings: $13,435

The Price is Right is owned by Fremantle.