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Lucky 7: Theodore wins ($4 left); Chrysler PT Cruiser ($19,589)

Plinko: Crystal wins $1000 with 2 Plinko chips

Swap Meet: Kimberly lost (Buffet Server $750); Wall Clock ($750), Satellite Radio, and Designer Shoes

Showcase Showdown #1: Kimberly wins with 80 cents

2 For the Price of 1: Joshua wins (chose middle number); Digital Piano ($960) and Trip to Acapulco, Mexico

Check Out: Elizabeth lost ($6.44 difference); Pontiac G6

Double Prices: Alma lost; Bedroom Group ($4681)

Showcase Showdown #2: Alma wins with 80 cents

Showcase: Kimberly wins; Eight Sunglasses, Hot Tub, and Trip to Bora Bora ($28,690 in prizes)

Pushover: Ester lost; Motorcycle ($15,749)

Stack the Deck: Benjamin lost (wins “6” and “5”); Chevy Equinox ($25,736)

Most Expensive: Karen lost; Sofa, Home Gym, and Range (Most Expensive)

Showcase Showdown #1: Karen wins with $1.00 + 50 cents ($1000)

Range Game: Derrick lost; Spa ($5350)

Secret X: Gisela wins (X in the Middle); Dining Room Group

One Away: Cathy lost; Chevy Cobalt ($18,729)

Showcase Showdown #2: Gisela wins with 80 cents

Showcase: Gisela wins; Double Showcase Winner, Cosmetics, Outdoor Dining Room Table, Pontiac Solstice; Video Camera, Sailboat, and Trip to Venice, Italy ($69,704 in prizes)

Spelling Bee: Henry spells CAR; Jeep Wrangler

Bonkers: Kristen lost; Trip to Granby, Colorado ($9728)

One Wrong Price: Sonya lost; Fireplace (Wrong Price $1850), Bed, and Trio of Coats

Showcase Showdown #1: Henry wins with 90 cents

Any Number: Michael wins Picnic Equipment ($465); Ford Focus ($19,132)

Grand Game: Linda lost $1000 (Target Price $7.00)

Squeeze Play: Ryan wins (removed “6”); 50-inch Plasma TV ($3998)

Showcase Showdown #2: Linda wins with 80 cents

Showcase: Ryan wins; Electronic Darts Game, Bart Set, and Trip to Dublin, Ireland ($22,378 in prizes)

Freeze Frame: Derek lost; Trip to the Grand Canyon ($5425)

Pathfinder: April lost (stepped on “0” and “7”); Mini Cooper ($20,745)

Pick A Number: Sally wins (chose “2”); Exercise Machine ($12,995)

Showcase Showdown #1: April wins with 60 cents

1 Right Price: Sarah wins; Pair of Electric Guitars and Drum Set ($2841)

Line ‘Em Up: Zachary lost; Chevy Impala ($25,134)

Bullseye: Brittney wins (Hits $10.50); Pair of Motorscooters

Showcase Showdown #2: Zachary wins with 80 cents

Showcase: Zachary wins; Double Showcase Winner, Bedroom Group, Snowboard Equipment, Snowmobile; Nine MP3 Players, Monthly Spa Party for a Year, and Trip to Stockholm, Sweden ($37,897 in prizes)

Punch A Bunch: Sandra wins $250 with 2 punches

That’s Too Much: Robert lost; Chevy HHR ($20,380)

Flip Flop: Erin wins by “flopping”; Iron Bed ($4742)

Showcase Showdown #1: Erin wins with 75 cents

Let ‘Em Roll: Pedro wins $1000; Mercury Milan

Balance Game: Ashley lost ($11,000 + $4000 + $670); Sailboat ($17,670)

Danger Price: Suha lost (Danger Price $700); Headphones ($700), Sofa, Elliptical Trainer, and Desktop Computer

Showcase Showdown #2: Suha wins with 50 cents

Showcase: Erin wins; Playstation 3, 42-inch TV, Trip to Daytona Beach, Florida, the Richard Petty Driving Experience, and Dodge Charger ($41,320 in prizes)

Switch?: Linda lost with a “switch”; Apparel and Desktop Computer

It’s In the Bag: Carrie lost $2000

Money Game: Jacob wins; Ford Focus ($18,387)

Showcase Showdown #1: Linda wins with 95 cents

Range Game: Dixie wins; Trip to Anchorage, Alaska ($3902)

Pick A Number: Alma lost (chose “5”); Chevy HHR ($20,974)

Race Game: Stephen wins (0 seconds left); Bar Set, Globe, Electric Guitar, and Golf Equipment

Showcase Showdown #2: Stephen wins with 80 cents

Showcase: Stephen wins; Bedroom Group, Cinema System, and Hot Tub ($25,042 in prizes)

Half Off: Michelle lost (1 Half and Box #11); Box #16 contained $10,000

Dice Game: Emily lost; Chevy Equinox ($25,125)

Pick A Pair: Daniel lost (Cranberry Juice and Sour Cream Cost $3.99); Dining Room Group

Showcase Showdown #1: Michelle wins with 20 cents

Card Game: Max lost ($2000 card); Chrysler PT Cruiser ($19,589)

Freeze Frame: Diana lost; Steam Shower ($3590)

One Wrong Price: Joshua lost; Laser Tag Equipment, 52-inch TV, and Washer and Dryer (Wrong Price $1595)

Showcase Showdown #2: Joshua wins with $1.00 + 15 cents ($11,000)

Showcase: Michelle wins; Winterwear, Outdoor Fire Pit Group, and Norwegian Cruise ($24,620 in prizes)

Switcheroo: Joshua lost; Jeep Wrangler ($21,259), Musical Cake Knife, Whipped Cream Dispenser, Beauty Box, and Portable Speakers

Safe Crackers: Jacquelyn wins (Combination 760); Trip to Napa Valley, California and Luggage

Most Expensive: Carol Ann wins; Love Seat, Fireplace, and Desktop Computer (Most Expensive)

Showcase Showdown #1: Jacquelyn wins with $1.00 ($1000)

Grocery Game: Lindsay Marie lost (Total $22.41); Kitchen Set

Cover Up: Melissa lost; Pontiac Vibe ($19,476)

Double Prices: Maishacole wins; Motorcycle ($14,529)

Showcase Showdown #2: Lindsay Marie wins with 95 cents

Showcase: Lindsay Marie wins; Double Showcase Winner, Perfumes, Candles, Soaps, Bedroom Group, Jet Ski; Wristwatch, Seven James Bond DVDs, Entertainment Center, 46-inch TV, and Trip to Monte Carlo, France ($41,700 in prizes)

Punch A Bunch: Dexter wins $50 with 1 punch

Squeeze Play: Mary lost (removed “5”); Ford Mustang ($22,515)

Now or Then: Patrick lost (“Then” April 1993); Living Room Group and Video Camera

Showcase Showdown #1: Mary wins with 70 cents

Eazy Az 1, 2, 3: Cathy wins; Multi-Tool System, 32-inch TV, and Wine Cabinet

Lucky 7: Lorrie wins ($1 left); Ford Ranger ($23,267)

Coming or Going: Clint wins by “Coming”: Hot Tub ($8579)

Showcase Showdown #2: Lorrie wins with 95 cents

Showcase: Mary wins; Pearl Necklace, SCUBA Equipment, and Sailboat ($31,206 in prizes)

Temptation: Debra lost; Jewelry, Snowboard Equipment, Bowl of Cash, Boots, and Chevy Impala ($24,715)

Cliffhangers: Gereshom wins (22 steps); Bedroom Group

Side By Side: Melissa wins (Right Side); Trip to Cabo San Lucas ($3828)

Showcase Showdown #1: Debra wins with 95 cents

That’s Too Much: Alyssa wins; Pontiac G6 ($20,295)

Hi Lo: Karri lost; Pair of Motorcycles

Pushover: Debra lost; 46-inch TV and Console ($6394)

Showcase Showdown #2: Debra wins with 70 cents

Showcase: Debra (1) wins; Trip to New York, New York and $3000 in cash ($20,827 in prizes)

From CBS.com

"Attention Expectant Parents!
Are you a couple expecting a baby? If you are, we'd love to have you come to a taping of THE PRICE IS RIGHT on Wednesday, March 25th, at the 4:00pm taping, for our special ULTIMATE BABY SHOWER show! The show will be filled with everything a new parent and baby would need including cars and cash!

For tickets for either of these THE PRICE IS RIGHT special episodes call: 800-852-8909 for tickets and COME ON DOWN!"

Labels: parents, special

Recently, on G-R.net, user TVC provided recent ratings (February 9th telecast) for The Price is Right. These are the top twenty-five markets in the United States, and ratings are broken down by separate half-hour (e.g. 11:00-11:30 ET / 11:30-12:00 ET)

New York City - 1.2 / 1.4
Los Angeles - 1.9 / 2.3
Chicago - 2.5 / 3.3
Philadelphia - 2.6 / 3.4
Dallas-Fort Worth - 2.6 / 2.4
San Francisco - 1.3 / 1.9
Boston - 4.5 / 4.3
Atlanta - 1.6 / 1.5
Washington, D.C. - 0.7 / 1.1
Houston - 2.4 / 3.5
Detroit - 2.0 / 3.3
Phoenix - 2.0 / 1.9
Tampa-St. Petersburg - 1.7 / 2.3
Seattle-Tacoma - 2.1 / 2.5
Minneapolis-Saint Paul - 5.5 / 6.2
Miami-Fort Lauderdale - 2.3 / 3.0
Cleveland - 2.7 / 3.2
Denver - 2.6 / 2.4
Orlando-Daytona Beach - 3.3 / 3.6
Sacramento - 3.1 / 3.8
St. Louis - 2.2 / 3.3
Portland - 1.5 / 3.2
Pittsburgh - 4.2 / 6.1
Charlotte - 3.5 / 4.5
Indianapolis - 3.9 / 4.4

It should be of course noted that some markets may have had TPiR pre-empted for a local breaking news segment, press conference, etc., so it's difficult to look at such a small sample size (n = 1). I just thought it would be interesting to share some numbers. From the same thread;

Season 34 - Price Avg. 4
Season 35 - Price Avg. 4.45
Season 36 - Price Avg. 3.7

Given the above numbers for the previous three seasons, it appears that TPiR has dipped somewhat in the ratings this year. It needs to be stressed "your mileage may vary" with these numbers. In a digital age, with access to TPiR episodes online as well as satellite and digital cable offering viewers many more choices during any given time slot, it's getting tougher and tougher to compare viewers on year-to-year bases.

For those looking for comparision numbers, ClockGameJohn put together a spreadsheet comparing a few days of Price vs. the View here.

Labels: nielsen, price is right, ratings

Let ‘Em Roll: Ian and Nancy wins; Chevy Cobalt Stingray

Freeze Frame: Travis and Kimberly lost; Trip to Hawaii ($3923)

Swap Meet: Francis and Kathleen lost (Digital Camera $799); Hand Bags, Crib, and Motorboard ($799)

Showcase Showdown #1: Ian and Nancy win with $1.00 + 5 cents ($11,000)

Lucky 7: Gary and Cynthia lost; Mercury Milan ($21,39 )

Punch A Bunch: Jeffrey and Cristi win $50 with 3 punches

Double Prices: Hien and Linda lost; Waverunner ($9298)

Showcase Showdown #2: Jeffrey and Cristi win with 95 cents

Showcase: Jeffrey and Cristi win; Trip to Beverly Hills, California, Denver, Colorado, New Orleans, Louisiana, The Hamptons in Hartford, Connecticut, and $1000 in Cash ($24,347 in prizes)

Grand Game: Marissa wins $10,000 (Target Price $5.50)

Ten Chances: Edward wins Air Purifier ($50) and Riding Lawn Mower ($980); Jeep Compass ($24,630)

Pick A Number: Alice lost (chose “6”); 46-inch TV ($2899)

Showcase Showdown #1: Marissa wins with $1.00 ($1000)

Switch?: Richard wins without a “switch”; Dining Room Table and Desktop Computer

Dice Game: Michael lost (rolled a “5”); Ford Fusion $22,615)

Side By Side: Allison wins (Right Side); Jukebox ($8995)

Showcase Showdown #2: Michael wins with 85 cents

Showcase: Marissa wins; Wardrobe, Trip to Palm Springs, California and Paris, France ($39,756 in prizes)

Plinko: Katrina wins $1700 with 4 Plinko chips

Balance Game: Renee lost ($10 + $12,000 + $14,000); Chevy Equinox ($25,010)

Clock Game: Heather wins Settee ($899); Hot Tub ($3995)

Showcase Showdown #1: Heather wins with 80 cents

Range Game: Bob lost; Wine Vault ($19,099)

Pass the Buck: Steven wins $3000 (Card 5); Mini Cooper

1 Right Price: Luggage Set ($2160) and Trip to Sequoia National Park

Showcase Showdown #2: Steven wins with $1.00 + 15 cents + 85 cents ($11,000)

Showcase: Steven wins; Tailgating Equipment, Travel Trailer, and Ford Ranger ($43,229 in prizes)

Name: Magic #
Debut: September 14, 1992

Magic # is a game played for two prizes, both of which are over $1,000 in retail value. The two prizes are shown, and the contestant is told which one is the least expensive of the two. The contestant must then find a "magic number" - a number that falls between the two prices, exact numbers inclusive, in order to win both prizes. To do so, the contestant either raises and lowers a lever attached to the prop that will increase or decrease the number displayed on the readout.

Fun Fact: For the first several years of Magic #'s existence, the game's computer automatically rounded the magic number to the nearest ten every time the lever was released (therefore, no contestant could ever select a value that didn't end in a zero). However, this was never intended to be a feature of the gameplay, and the issue was corrected once the producers realized it was happening.

Labels: games spotlight, magic #

One Away: Daniel lost; Ford Focus ($19,572)

Pushover: Margaret lost; Trip to Spain ($9446)

Check Out: Christine wins (52 cent difference); Kitchen Set

Showcase Showdown #1: Margaret wins with $1.00 ($1000)

Cliffhangers: John lost; Bedroom Group and Sleepwear

Squeeze Play: Ezekiel wins (removed “5”); Chevy HHR ($20,380)

Eazy Az 1, 2, 3: Jennifer wins; Fashion Accessories, Home Gym, and Motorcycle

Showcase Showdown #2: John wins with 85 cents

Showcase: John wins; Kayak, Segway, and Cruise of the Galapagos Islands ($23,693 in prizes)

Flip Flop: David lost by “flopping”; Pair of Motorcycles ($9798)

Hole in One: Harold wins (Line 6); Pontiac G6 and $500

Most Expensive: Ruth wins; Dining Room Table, Guitar, and 40-inch TV (Most Expensive)

Showcase Showdown #1: Ruth wins with 95 cents

Make Your Move: Andrea lost; Water Jet Racer ($43), Cabinet ($865), and Trip to China ($6597)

That’s Too Much: Jacob lost; Ford Fusion ($21,775)

Double Prices: Keira wins; Hot Tub ($7213)

Showcase Showdown #2: Jacob wins with 85 cents

Showcase: Ruth wins; Tuxedo and Gown, Cruise on the Queen Mary II, Trip to London, England, and $3000 ($25,362 in prizes)

From CBS.com

Hey Ya'll! On February 25th, THE PRICE IS RIGHT is taping a special show saluting the Academy of Country Music Awards. We’d love all you country music fans to be in our audience! Join Host Drew Carey and special guest star Reba McEntire for an hour of fun and amazing prizes! Come On Down dressed in your western hat and duds, and wrangle some cash and prizes! For tickets, call: 800-852-8909.

Labels: special, tickets

Punch A Bunch: Michelle wins $100 with 1 punch

Money Game: Monica wins; Chrysler PT Cruiser ($19,784)

Pick A Number: Derek wins (chose “7”) ; Hot Tub ($6713)

Showcase Showdown #1: Monica wins with $1.00 ($1000)

Clock Game: Laura wins Pair of Bicycles ($898); 52-inch TV ($2799)

Stack the Deck: Heather lost (won “6” and “1”); Chevy Impala ($24,615)

Double Prices: Steven lost; Trip to London, England ($5458)

Showcase Showdown #2: Steven wins with 60 cents

Showcase: Monica wins; Bedroom Group, SCUBA Equipment, and Pair of Waverunners ($52,406 in prizes)

A couple weeks back we mentioned that it seemed to sound like Bob Barker was going to be hyping his new book on The Price is Right. From Golden-Road.net via Ken Crane:

I heard from some friends that still work 33 that Barker will be appearing on Price on Monday, March 2nd. I unfortunately cannot reveal my sources because everyone there is quite scared for their jobs. I know of several co-workers who were laid off in recent weeks, and I understand that the mood around the studio is very glum. I can't imagine what it's like with a new director coming in.
I just figured all of you fans would want to know in case you want to go to the taping that day.

The tape date supposedly corresponds with an April 6th airing, which is the day Barker's book debuts.

Labels: bob barker, book, guest, priceless memories

5 Price Tags: Michael lost (3 chances); Chevy Cobalt ($17,605)

Pushover: Kaillah lost; Motorcycles ($9189)

One Wrong Price: Yumieka wins; Cabinet, Trio of Handbags (Wrong Price $2395), and Barbecue Grill

Showcase Showdown #1: Michael wins with 70 cents

Cover Up: Lauren wins; Jeep Compass ($24,365)

Pick A Pair: Jesse wins (Cream of Celery and Mechanical Pencil cost $1.53); Snowmobile

Squeeze Play: Annamarie lost (removed “7”); Bed ($3791)

Showcase Showdown #2: Lauren wins with 90 cents

Showcase: Lauren wins; Desktop Computer, A Quad of MP3 Players, Wireless Music System, Trip to Ashville, North Carolina, and European Castle Tour ($47,312 in prizes)

Range Game: Danielle lost; Travel Trailer ($16,805)

It’s In the Bag: Laura wins $2000

Dice Game: Laura wins; Pontiac Vibe ($21,235)

Showcase Showdown #1: Danielle wins with 65 cents

Secret X: Darrel lost (X at the Bottom); Trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Line ‘Em Up: Laretta wins; Ford Focus ($16,872)

Most Expensive: Rudolfo lost; Wine Cabinet (Most Expensive); Coat and Accessories, and Elliptical Trainer

Showcase Showdown #2: Laretta wins with 80 cents

Showcase: Laretta wins; Living Room Group and Bathroom Group ($38,738 in prizes)

That’s Too Much: Nadine lost; Ford Mustang

Switch?: Kristine wins with a “switch”; Shoes and Handbag and Entertainment Center

Grocery Game: Terri lost (Total $21.21); Bedroom Group

Showcase Showdown #1: Nadine wins with 85 cents

Freeze Frame: Ruairidh lost; Trip to St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands ($4636)

Gas Money: Sarah Mae lost $1000; Mercury Milan ($20,610)

2 For the Price of 1: Ryan lost (chose first number); Watch ($675) and Billiards Table

Showcase Showdown #2: Ryan wins with 85 cents

Showcase: Ryan wins; Kayak, Pair of Motorcycles, and Nissan Xterra ($34,291 in prizes)

Name: Grocery Game
Debut: September 8, 1972

Grocery Game is typically played for a prize between $3,000 and $10,000, although on special occasions, it has been played for a car or other larger prizes. Five grocery prizes are revealed. The goal of the game is to purchase a number of the shown prizes to spend at least $20 and but no more than $21. To do this, the contestant chooses an item, and a quantity of that item to buy. The price is revealed, multiplied by the quantity purchased, and rung up on a prop cash register operated by one of TPiR's models. If the total is less than $20, they may choose another item and quantity, which is added to their total. This continues until they have spent over $20 or used all five grocery items. The player loses by spending over $21 or by spending less than $20 after using all five items.

Fun Fact: The first four times Grocery Game was played the contestant was awarded supplies of all five groceries regardless of the game's outcome.

Labels: games spotlight, grocery game

Grand Game: Cynthia lost $1000 (Target Price $7.50)

Lucky 7: Michael lost; Ford Ranger ($19,517)

1 Right Price: Matthew wins; Electric Guitar and 50-inch Plasma TV ($2499)

Showcase Showdown #1: Michael wins with 75 cents

Master Key: Annette wins Punch Set (Key #3); Power Tools and Pontiac Vibe

Race Game: Elizabeth wins; Home Gym, Makeup Collection, Grandfather Clock, and Ceramic Cooker

Coming or Going: Karey lost by “Going”; Bedroom Group ($4793)

Showcase Showdown #2: Annette wins with 70 cents

Showcase: Annette wins; “Groundhog Day” Showcase, Trip to Punxatawney, Pennsylvania, British Columbia, Canada, and South Africa ($26,636 in prizes)