The Game Show Forum > Game Show Channels & Networks
Barker TPIR coming to Pluto TV 12/1/20 (Confirmed)
Dbacksfan12:
Another observation from the block of episodes airing right now: Was Double Prices ever played for anything worth a damn? I don't recall seeing a prize worth more than $2000 and seems like it's always a baker's rack or other useless piece of furniture.
In comparison, at least some of the Poker Game prizes were useful, even if they weren't worth very much.
BrandonFG:
They’ve played Double Prices for trips.
Bryce L.:
--- Quote from: Dbacksfan12 on March 06, 2022, 12:04:09 AM ---Another observation from the block of episodes airing right now: Was Double Prices ever played for anything worth a damn? I don't recall seeing a prize worth more than $2000 and seems like it's always a baker's rack or other useless piece of furniture.
--- End quote ---
Per the Golden Road timeline, there are a few instances of them playing it for a car. With the exact point we're at, the next time that'll happen is on 5385D [6/22/84; the Season 12 finale], and you can catch it this Tuesday at 7:00pm on the Pluto/Redbox stream.
Dbacksfan12:
I watched an episode within the last 24 hours. Blank Check was the pricing game. Bob made a remark (not verbatim) about being glad about having a male contestant, because women don’t get it. Upon hearing boos, he made a comment to the effect of “Put down your ERA signs”.
The male contestant proceeded to write the check for $2695. The prize was $1990 and marked the largest difference I’ve seen in this era.
Later on, the Crayola writing desk that’s been mentioned in this thread was offered as a small prize. One of the models wrote “Women know Blank Check” on the top sheet. Barker marched over and wrote “BOO” at the very top.
All around, poor show, even for 1983.
SuperMatch93:
--- Quote from: Dbacksfan12 on May 21, 2022, 02:29:21 AM ---Later on, the Crayola writing desk that’s been mentioned in this thread was offered as a small prize. One of the models wrote “Women know Blank Check” on the top sheet. Barker marched over and wrote “BOO” at the very top.
--- End quote ---
The casual sexism from this era irritates me, but I love how passive-aggressively the desk has been used in some of these episodes.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version