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100 Mexicanos Dijeron by Jason Hernandez, GSNN

Air time: 7p ET/6p CT on Telefutura
Host: Marco Antonio Regil

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Family Feud by Chico Alexander, GSNN

Air time: Check listings or familyfeud.com
Host: Richard Karn

Ex-Husbands (Brian, Otis, Tim, Mark, Louis); zero games, $2500

Ex-Wives (Patti, Debra, Pam, Ashley, Andrea); one game, $0

Yesterday, the ex-husbands didn't score a single point, but they scored where it counts... Or rather, the women failed to score where it counted.

Round 1: they say the wife is always the last to know. Name something she might be the last to know about her husband (5). Louis: "How big of a jerk he is." Nope. But entertaining. Andrea gets number one, the past relationships/affairs/cheating. The girls also get bills and that he's gay. The brothers go with the kids... Not there. The ex-wives get 92. Other answers: lost his job, gambling problem.

Round 2: something many people only two or three times in a lifetime (5). Mark gets #3, have children, while Ashley gets #1, travel overseas. The ladies also get remarried and go skydiving. The guys try to steal with buy a house... Nope. Ladies up, 170-0. Other answer: fall in love.

Double Round: something that people swing (5). Tim fires with swing. Number five. Otis gets #2, arms. Louis gets a baseball bat, number one. The ex-wives are going with the hips... Not there! The Ex-Hubbies get 94. Other answers: rope, keys.

Triple Round: 100 married men: something you're sure a robot can do better than your wife can (4). Debra gets #1, the cleaning. The Ex-Wives get drive, cook... and that's it. The men go with "be a better companion." .... Nope! The Ex-Wives win again, 353-94. Other answer: iron/laundry.

Andrea and Ashley lost out on the Fast Money last time. But that's not stopping them from going at it again. Ashley gets high scorers on "a material used to make sexy lingerie" (silk) for 108. Andrea gets number one for "something women like to receive" (flowers) for $20,000!

The Price is Right by Travis Schario, GSNN

Air time: 11a ET/10a CT on CBS (markets may vary)
Host: Bob Barker

It's been said that every time "Price is Right" tapes another episode, it breaks its own record. Let's see what records were broken today. 7800, open yourself to us.

Stacy Query, Emily Auer, Patty Van Atta, and Alwin Scott all take their shot at a Juliana greenhouse to start things off today. Stacy picks it up, valued at $1388, and has a shot at a trip to Copenhagen (HAY-gen or HAA-gen?) in Coming or Going. Is it $5946 or $6495? She's going with $6495, and she's GOING to Denmark!!

Next, Alwin captures a Whirlpool Gold dishwasher and takes a shot at Race Game for a cornucopia of goodies: a Corsican Virginia brass daybed (with Loving Care Formfit mattress), a Sauna from Strong Pools & Spas, a Magnussen Home mobile circular bar, and a Hohner bluegrass banjo. The Tags: $550, $1259, $2195, and $2539. His first placement (1259 - 2539 - 550 - 2195) nets one correct. His second placement (2195 - 1259 - 550 - 2539) lights up (0), but should have been (1). His final placement (1259 - 2195 - 2539 - 550) also nets only one. However, due to the confusion, Bob awards Alwin ALL FOUR PRIZES!!

In Act III, Patty (our token Red Hat of the day) claims a collection of Paricon, Inc. snow sleds (and a supply of Aspercreme patches) worth $550. Her game: Master Key for a set of Heys hardside carry-on luggage, a Cutco Homemaker 8 set with woodblock, and a Ford Ranger. Unfortunately, she didn't get a key, stumbling on a cordless food grater (5-2-9, guessed $52) and a Tea Kettle wall clock (3-1-8, guessed $31).

Before we get to the Showdown, Dorothy Sansberry from San Diego, has a song for us, which this reporter has dubbed the "Showcase Showdown Stretch." The lyrics to the song appear at the end of this report. Stacy, our world traveler makes it thru the Showdown with 95¢.

To kick off the 2nd half, Emily (who did a cartwheel on her way up on stage) picked up a set of Famous Trails nightvision equipment, valued at $1310. She then took her chances at bagging $10,000 in Grand Game (Target: $8.00). She took NesQuik first ($4.39) for $10, Glad ForceFlex bags ($4.49) for $100, and Phillips Milk of Magnesia ($5.35) for $1000. After some debating with the audience, she goes on. Her choices: Capzasin-P cream, 30-count Garlique, and an Energizer batter dispenser. She took the Capzasin-P ($12.99) and took her way off stage. She should have taken the batteries ($6.99).

In Act V, Marnie Haskell, a member of a group of mothers of twins, picks up a Pilates Machine from Stamina Products, Inc. worth $830. With the machine she also gets a supply of Gold Bond Body Lotion. Her Game: Any Number for a Ford Focus ZX3SE or a silver service from Arthur Court. Her picks: 6 5 4 2 7 9 8; net her only the silver service.

CAR 1 6 3 0 7
Silver 5 2 8
The Pig 4.1 9

Finally, Glenda Balistreri, who came to the Row completely stunned, won her way up on stage via a Dell XPS complete computer system, worth $1347. She now has a shot to go against the Clock for a pair of patio heaters and a Broyhill computer armoire (how appropriate). Very softly, she wins the $599 patio heaters with 15 seconds left. Bob asks her to speak up when she goes after the $913 armoire. Using only 11 guesses, she hits $913 with only 4.5 seconds remaining. Glenda then makes it to the Showcases with an extra $1000 bonus from the Wheel to go with her $1000 Clock Game bonus.

Stacy, our Top Winner; and Glenda, our Runner-Up; have offstage help for their bidding. Stacy's husband Joe and Glenda's daughter Laura have crouched beside the stage near the Producer's table to signal bids to their on-stage counterparts. Now, with that out of the way, ON TO THE SHOWCASES!!

Showcase #1 gave us a Broyhill King's Crossing dining room with Noritake dinnerware, a year's supply of Big Island Tropical Flowers, and a trip FIRST CLASS to Maui. Stacy passes this one off to Glenda, who bids $17,000.

Showcase #2 is all about teaching landlords who NOT to let move in. We get a JBL Home Theater system ("just add TV"), a Honda CRF 150 offroad bike, and a Chrysler PT Cruiser. Stacy's bid: $23,000.

With all of the fun we've had today, we never want to see a tragic ending, right? Well, today was not the day to avoid the tragic ending. Glenda's Showcase: $15,649. Stacy's Showcase: $20,098. Both Joey and Laura duck their heads in shame and go back to their seats as Bob descends back into the audience.

STATS: 3/6 (with one technical); $23,022

"Showcase Showdown Stretch"
(sung to the tune of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game")

Call me down to Contestants Row...
Pick me out of the crowd...
I want to play Plinko or Punch-a-Bunch...
I've waited all day and I haven't had lunch!

Let's root, root, root, for Bob Barker...
For he's the one that we love...
Let's play 1...2...3 Strikes, you're out...
Bob Barker is still Number 1!!

Wheel of Fortune by Chico Alexander, GSNN

Air time: Check listings or wheeloffortune.com
Hosts: Pat Sajak & Vanna White

Still in Ft. Lauderdale... Still Island Hopping... Still celebrating Sweethearts Week. First up, a Movie Title Tossup worth $1000. WEDDING CRASHERS go to 10-month newlyweds Lt. Austin & Michelle Cohoon of nearby Pembroke Pines. Joining them in the Wheel love-in is Melissa & Kevin Sherrod of Hialeah, married a year and a half with three children, and David & Pam Herrington from Bradenton, married four years.

Second Tossup is Around the House. Austin & Michelle get CHEWABLE ASPIRIN for another $2000, and first spinning rights as we put a trip to Paris for $4000 courtesy of lastminutetravel.com on the Wheel. Before & After, the category. Both Austin & Michelle and Melissa & Kevin lose out on Bankrupt (even though they had nothing to start, and David & Pam lose to a vowel miscall. Austin & Michelle pick up $1000 from AA.com and $1000 from Blissworld.com, but lost their turn when they fail to look at the I on the used-letter board. But hey, it gives the Herringtons a chance at the Paris trip when they solve NEANDERTHAL MAN OF MY DREAMS for $5150 in cash and trip.

Worldwinner.com Jackpot Puzzle is Event. Kevin & Melissa score $10,500 thanks to three S's and a $3500 wedge. They solve WATCHING THE SUNSET ON KEY WEST... It's not right, though. David & Pam go for the $2000 minimum on WATCHING THE SUNSET IN KEY WEST. This could've been a Prize Puzzle, but it isn't...

This is, though. But first, Mystery Round business, 10 G's worth. The category: Showbiz. Austin & Michelle go bankrupt their first time out. But they get back the Wheel to solve GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST REGGAE ALBUM. Okay, they could go to the Grammys... or to Jamaica... It's Jamaica! And if you're Spin ID JM02950... you're not going to the Grammys either! But you are going to Jamaica... with $50,000 if you have the Sony Card. The Cohoons take $7000 that round, $10,000 total.

Tossup coming: living things. HONEYBEES. $3000 going to Austin & Michelle. Time for a final spin! Husband & Wife the category... We were one pip away from $6000... but we get $1600 a consonant. David & Pam solve under the buzzer ASHTON KUTCHER & DEMI MOORE, taking home $10,350 in cash and trip. Kevin & Melissa leave with the $2000 house minimum...

But the big winners tonight, with $13,000, it's Austin & Michelle! They get for their Bonus Puzzle: Phrase. With the usual six and CMD O, they get...

_ _ N D L E
O _ _ O Y

They picked the right vowel... But can they pick up a BUNDLE OF JOY? YES! What's their bundle today? $50,000! In total, $63,000 cash and trip! That's a bundle right there!

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire by Don Harpwood, GSNN

Air time: Check listings or millionairetv.com
Host: Meredith Vieira

Yesterday, on the first day of Walk In and Win Week from Walt Disney World, Julie Tribett (Middleburg, FL) made it to $16,000, but used up her lifelines. Can she keep going today?

[No, she won't be teaming with Minnie Mouse, who is there today for the same reason Mickey was yesterday.]

Julie came to WDW on a lark, but her fiancé Brandon, who is in the Navy, wasn't too sure about the idea at first. He thought it was a crazy idea. I bet it doesn't seem so crazy to him now. Anyway, the game resumes...

[$25,000]
A 175-year-old gal named Harriet, believed to be the world's oldest living creature, is what type of animal?
A: Lizard
B: Tortoise
C: Elephant
D: Humpback whale

Julie has a hunch, but she doesn't know for sure, so she walks. She thought C, but it was B, so it's a good thing she walked. Julie heads home with $16,000, as Minnie guides her off the stage.

The next number is 115, and that belongs to Anna Harris (Orlando, FL). She's a family physician, but at this point, she's a stay-at-home mom. And Anna starts the game by knowing that the feature of a car designed to prevent it from rolling away when parked is the emergency brake (though a prayer wouldn't hurt). She slowly sweeps the lower tier, then faces this...

[$2,000]
What organization's official Web site features a quiz titled "What Knot Would You Use"?
A: Greenpeace
B: AARP
C: Salvation Army
D: Boy Scouts of America

Anna thinks she knows, but says she's not quite sure, so she decides to ask the audience. A whopping 96% of the studio audience and an also-impressive 89% of the AIM users say D. That's what Anna thought, so she goes with that... and it's D! Another question later, and this comes up...

[$8,000]
Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, rhymes with what other state's capital?
A: Delaware
B: Texas
C: Ohio
D: North Carolina

Anna calls her uncle Lawrence, who is sure that it's B. She trusts him... and he's right! Moving on...

[$16,000]
In 2005, animal rights activists urged what country's palace guards to get rid of their famous bearskin hats?
A: United Kingdom
B: Spain
C: Belgium
D: Monaco

The 50:50 leaves A and C. After plenty of consideration, Anna decides to walk. The answer was A, but she wouldn't have guessed that, so she gets her check for $8,000 before receiving a hug from Minnie.

There's another envelope to open, and inside is the number 28. That means it's time for Chris Cocker (Bessemer, NC) to come on down. He came to WDW with his wife and a bulldog. And I doubt that the bulldog would have been allowed to enter the studio... Anyway, Chris starts by knowing that bug zappers get rid of insects by zapping them with electricity. A couple of questions later, and he comes across this...

[$500]
What fruit lends its name to an impolite noise made by sticking the tongue between the lips and blowing?
A: Watermelon
B: Raspberry
C: Grapefruit
D: Kiwi

Chris asks the audience. 90% of the studio audience says B, and so does 85% of the AIM users. Chris trusts them... and they're right! He then secures the $1,000, and gets to the $2,000 level.

And there's the horn. Chris will be back tomorrow. As for which Disney mascot will be there then, we'll have to wait and see...