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1988

1988 Double Dare (Nick) Nickelodeon

DOUBLE DARE #130

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Host: Marc Summers

Announcer: John “Harvey” Harvey

Assistants: Robin Marrella, Dave Shikiar and Jamie Bojanowski

$20 Toss-Up

It’s the same cracking egg stunt from the previous episode. (See #129) Taking the first score of the day is…BLUE TEAM!

Seismic Zonkers: Janna (loves to shop for anything) and Greg (plays soccer and hockey and hanging out with his friends)

Brain Teasers: Saema (likes to sing anything) and Kevin (does gymnastics which Marc has always wanted to do)

Meanwhile, Harvey has a new gray suit and Marc a new pair of pants.

GAME TIME!

Which Peanuts character would rather be playing Beethoven than playing with Lucy?

DARE (just before the buzzer)

DOUBLE DARE

PHYSICAL CHALLENGE (Schroeder)

Greg is the Barber of Seville and Janna is in the chair with a wig. Greg has 20 seconds to put all this stuff on that mop of hair:

  • Apron
  • Green Smile Shampoo
  • Shaving Cream

Finally, he’s got to dump the bucket. But wait, it’s empty. Dave wants eggs, but we used them all in the beginning. We’ll have to use water.

Done With 3 Seconds to Spare (All Blue Team with $60)

In the original movie “King Kong”, what New York skyscraper did the big ape climb?

Empire State Building ($70)

What does the Soviet Union call its astronauts?

Soymites (Cosmonauts)

The distance light travels in one year is called what: A Light Year, a Parsec or the Far Side

Light Year ($10)

What Northeastern state’s name comes from the Latin for “Green Mountain”?

Vermont ($20)

In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” what’s Tiny Tim’s last name?

DARE
DOUBLE DARE
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE (Crachit)

Saema will be popping balloons of whipped cream with her behind. Getting 10 balloons in 15 seconds wins $40 for the Brain Teasers.

Only got to three (Seismic Zonkers up to $110)

What Southern City is home to Bourbon Street and the Sugar Bowl?

DARE

DOUBLE DARE

PHYSICAL CHALLENGE (New Orleans)

Janna is a quarterback passing to Greg. BOTH are blindfolded. They only need one football in the garbage can in 30 seconds.

Barely got it in with 3 seconds left.

END OF ROUND 1:

Seismic Zonkers $150

Brain Teasers $20

$40 Toss-Up

The teams are slurping chocolate milk, Yep, the toss-ups have been switched from the last show.

First to fill past the line…BRAIN TEASERS ($60)

In Rhode Island, a school official was pressured into taking what off of the school lunch menu? Sales Tax, Twinkies or Tofu?

Tofu (Twinkies)

Hammerheads, Makos and the Great Whites are all different types of what fish?

Sharks ($170)

How many cells does a paramecium have?

DARE

One ($100)

Which former Beatle sings “Got My Mind Set On You”?

DARE

George Harrison ($210)

What is a male whale called? Fluke of the Sea, Bull or Tusset?

Fluke of the Sea (Bull)

What horse delivered mail service died out after the 1861 invention of the telegraph?

Pony Express ($120)

The Russian word “Nyet” means what in English?

No Means Yes ($140)


If each member of the Keaton family had 1 pair of socks, how many total socks would they have?

10 (12)

TIME’S UP!

FINAL SCORES:

Seismic Zonkers $210

Brain Teasers $140

Brain Teasers get the cash, $50 Kaybee Gift Certificates, the Double Dare home Game and Coca-Cola Back to Cool Watches

OBSTACLE COURSE:

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

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

3: Sundae Slide for Bushnell Spectacu-learn Scope and Binoculars

4: Slime Canal for Kent Fusion 500 Bike

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

6: Dallas 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 @ 54 sec.
  • #2 @ 46 sec. (Under the butter on the first waffle)
  • #3 @ 32 sec.
  • #4 @ 27 sec.
  • #5 @ 20 sec.
  • #6 @ 4 sec.
  • #7: Got it just as clock ran out
  • TOTAL: $2,300 (Harvey meant Kay-Bee but said Toys R Us)

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

1988 Double Dare (Nick) Nickelodeon

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.

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”.

Images are from wheelgenius at deviantart

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

1988 Wheel of Fortune

WHEEL OF FORTUNE Daytime: September 12th, 1988

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Hosts: Pat Sajak and Vanna White

Announcer: Charlie O’Donnell (just filling in at the time)

Up for grabs this morning over $84,000 including…

  • Fabulous Spa ($5,050)
  • Gold/Diamond Knot Necklace
  • FunLite Trailer ($10,292)

Kevin Komeay (his wife Claire said Hi immediately), High School English Teacher, Drama Teacher and Choir Teacher, enjoys golf and tennis and shopping, and is paying for Claire to go to Law School.

Cindy Hardcastle (1-day total of $3,050: check out her first episode here)

Larry Finer, sophomore at Harvard majoring in Psychology, and a member of an a capella group, the Din-in-Tonics.

ROUND 1-Top Value is $750

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PHRASE

Kevin: BANKRUPT

Cindy: $350: Two T’s

$400: Four H’s

Buys Two E’s and Two I’s, $1,800 Left

$200: One G and Two F’s

$150: One S

Solve THE (restarts) THE HEIGHT OF FASHION…Right for $2,550!

SPA AREA$2,550
Hitachi Compact Disc Player350
Ray-Ban General Sunglasses280
Square Two Golf Clubs795
2 Excel Impulse Ergo Exercise Cycles448
KitchenAid Food Mixer430
Singer Kitchen Cart90
Service Merchandise Gift Certificate157

ROUND 2-Top Value is $1,000

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PHRASE

Cindy: BANKRUPT

Larry: $450: Three T’s, followed by one O

$900: One S

Buys Two E’s and Four A’s, $1,500 Left

$100: Two Y’s

$300: One R, followed by Three I’s

$200: Three W’s, Up to $2,450

$250: Three N’s

Solve: YAWNING WHILE TRYING TO STAY AWAKE…Right for $3,200! (No one says it has to be a common phrase)

DEN$3,200
Acapulco Trip (Mexicana Air; @ Las Brisas)2,384
Al/Sy Steel/Brass Floor Lamp350
Kosta Boda Crystal Vase and Bowl305
Dakotah Throw Pillows105
Gift Certificate56

JACKPOT ROUND ($1,000)-Top Value is $2,000

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PLACE

LARRY: $600: Two S’s, but no E’s

KEVIN: $200: One R

$350: Three T’s, but no U’s

CINDY: $250: One L

$600: One F and only vowels left

Solve: ARTIST’S LOFT…Right for $550!

DINING ROOM$550
White-Westinghouse Microwave349
Lithograph160
Gift Certificate41

The lithograph is titled “Bird and Watermelon on White Chair” and that’s literally what the picture is.

RECAP:

KEVIN$0
CINDY$3,100
LARRY$3,200
Just $100 separating 1st and 2nd

ROUND 4

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OCCUPATION

KEVIN: $2,000: Two T’s!

$1,500: “Only” Four R’s!, Total of only $10,000

Buys Three E’s and one A

$550: One L

$500: NO D’S!, only $10,050 left on table

Cindy: $500: One C, the last consonant

Solve: LETTER CARRIER..RIGHT for $500 and the Win! Cindy’s a double heartbreaker. It took Pat a second to realize Cindy had won.

BACK TO DINING ROOM$500
Orrefors Crystal Decanter314
Gift Certificate186

FINAL SCORES

KEVIN$0
CINDY$3,600
LARRY$3,200
Cindy’s Two-Day Total is $6,650

Maingame Total:$6,800
Bankrupt Trash:$0
Unclaimed:$12,000

BONUS ROUND

But first, Pat needed his button resewn…IVAN. Never mind, he’ll push on.

Cindy’s Choice: Toyota Corolla ($12,275)

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PLACE

This was just before the common RSTLNE were given. It’s all up to Cindy to select her own 5 consonants and 1 vowel.

She chooses R S T D N and…

THAT’S IT! The tape I had cuts off right here. But worry not, I do know how this comes out, because I have the next episode. STAY TUNED!

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

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