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I've Got a Secret by Chico Alexander, GSNN

Air time: 11:30p ET/10:30p CT on GSN
Host: Bil Dwyer

Today, I still dream of Jeannie. But first...

A professor at Edinburgh University of Pennsylvania, Franz Spoon. His secret: "I make murals out of bubble gum." Jermaine gets that drawing is part of the process. Suzanne gets that the unconventional medium is something that we eat. Frank is empty. Billy gets that it's candy. But that's it. Franz gets the money and dinner, and we get an art show. "Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka," "Roy Rogers", and ... hey, it's Suzanne!

Next... celebrity secret coming. It's "I Dream of Jeannie's" Barbara Eden! Her secret clue: a historic celebrity connection. Suzanne gets that the person is political who signed the Declaration of Independence. Frank rambles on 60s TV. Billy starts naming names. Jermaine gets it.

His secret (highlight for answer): I am related to Benjamin Franklin. Her grandfather is a direct descendant.

Finally, blindfolds, please, for Angelino Bonnie Morgan. Her secret: "I am an extreme contortionist". Frank gets that flexibility is involved. Billy gets that she's doing something while she's stretching. Suzanne gets it. And we get... a lady in a box. And now a lady out of a box.

And we get a performance.

Jeopardy! by Chico Alexander, GSNN

Air time: Check listings or jeopardy.com
Host: Alex Trebek

Roberta Ellington (marketing coordinator from Tustin, CA); $41,701, two days

Thomas Talbot (bookstore manager from New York City)

Craig Westphal (paramedic from Tucson, AZ)

Today, can Roberta make it three against Craig and Thomas?

Roberta starts with $200 Oz. Craig finds the Daily Double under $1000 Chateau "Dif". He bets the max of $1000 on this: in anthropology, it's the spread of cultural features like tools or rituals from one group to another. "What is differentiation?" Nope, it was a wrong answer given a while ago, diffusion, as Craig drops back into the hole with -$800.

Then Craig comes alive, scoring $6800 by halftime. Thomas has $2400, while Roberta at $2200 starts Double Jeopardy!...

... with $400 From Book to Films, with Craig finding the Daily Double under $1600. He bets $3000 on "I, Tina: My Life Story". "What is 'What's Love Got to Do With It'?" Got it for $12,200. He runs the category. Thomas finds the second Daily Double under $800 World Leaders. He makes it only $1900 on this: after overthrowing Milton Obote in 1971, he had some 300,000 people killed. "Who is Idi Amin?" Right for $3900. He would drop to $3100, while Roberta would go to $3800, but they are both put to shame by Craig's $25,800 showing.

Final Jeopardy! in "Royalty: his trial began on January 20, 1649. Correct question: Who was Charles I of England?

All are right, as Craig sails into the championship with $26,600. Roberta leaves with $43,701.

Lingo by Chico Alexander, GSNN

Air time: 7:30p ET/6:30p CT on GSN
Hosts: Chuck Woolery & Shandi Finnessey

Bandmates Jeff (musician) & Sarah (singer)

Friends/opera singers Mary & Kati

BONUS LINGO JACKPOT: $35,000

We got ourselves a veritable battle of the bands here. In fact, the only person who can't hold a tone on stage today... Shandi... I think.

Jeff & Sarah get an S, and they're SMART for 25. Mary & Kati tie with FISHY. They follow with BEGIN, EAGER, and the Lingo for 125 to the rockers' 25.

Jeff & Sarah get a C next. They CHILL for 25 more, then go with BOOKS, but Mary & Kati steal WIDER. Kati draws a stopper. They get the draw back with ASSET. They lead it at the half, 175-75.

Jeff & Sarah start with a C. They CHEER for the Lingo, giving them the lead, 225 to 175.

Mary & Kati get an L, then get thrown to the LIONS, then take the FIFTH for the Lingo, giving them 375 to the Yellows' 225.

Jeff & Sarah try to come back with an S, but Mary & Kati steal with SWEAT. And they take the game, 425-225.

Bonus Lingo, as young Sean Woolery introduces. With three bonus letters, Mary & Kati get THIRD, BRATS, FLOWN, CARRY, STICK, and PEARS for six balls and $600. Big money ball is 20. That's worth $35,000. Kati is in, and she draws.... 20! THEY WIN $35,000!

Next time... it's back to $10,000.

The Price is Right by Chico Alexander, GSNN

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

Who wants to go to Sequoia? That's what's up for bids first for Amanda Manoulos, Eloise Gordon, Diana Valenzuela-Morris, and Francis Ylanan. Francis is taking that trip, valued $2318, as he takes a trip to Eazy as 1-2-3 for an offroad motorcycle, crystal stemware, and a collection of books. He goes books, stemware, bike. Books are... $630. Stemware is $1680. Motorcycle is $2567! Winner!

Eloise wins a $1603 grill, and what can she put on it? How about some lettuce? $10,000 to be exact. Products: Capsazin P, Space Bag, Garlique, Hot Pockets, Tums Smoothies, and Midnite sleep aid. Target: $9.50. She goes for the Hot Pockets... $2.49! The antacids... $3.99! The sleep aid... $9.95. So close, but $100 isn't bad.

Diana wins a $1027 china cabinet and a chance at a Dodge Charger playing Lucky Seven. First number: 2. First pick: 3... It's 3! Second pick: 7... It's 5. $2 gone. Third pick: 8... it's 2, and she's broke. Not only that, Francis takes her spot in the Showcase after she and Eloise go over on the Wheel.

Brian Aeder takes a $1499 ComfortSpa. Can he parlay that into a trip to Bermuda? The game is New Balance Game, and the last three numbers: 118. Available: $1000, $2000, and $3000. Brian goes with the 1 and the 3. Actual price... $5118. He's under by $1000.

Noah Chung wins a $943 set of garden equipment as he tries for a Ford Focus in Cover Up. Not the price: $22,345. The board:

         4
       6 2
     7 9 6
   0 6 1 0
1 7 0 5 3
3 4 2 8 1
$2 2 3 4 5

First shot: $14,790. Two right, the 1 and the 0. Next, $17,250. Add the 7. Next, $17,680. The 6 is right. Is it $17,610? YES!

Last chance for Amanda with a chandelier. Price: $1600. Winner: Amanda! She takes a model ship to a Swap Meet, where she can win a garden cradle, an electric guitar, and an elliptical trainer. She swaps for the guitar, which is priced $799. The model ship is... $799! Right on! Amanda continues her winning ways on the Wheel with a spot in the Showcase.

First up, a living room with carpeting, a Netflix home theatre package, and a Mediterranean cruise. Top winner Amanda passes to Francis, who bids $15,000. Amanda is kept waiting by the doctor and gets phones, a computer, and a Dodge Magnum. She bids $25,000.

Actual price of Francis' Showcase... $18,165, a difference of $3165. Actual price of Amanda: a game-winning $25,812! She trucks $33,534 home.

Stats: breakeven, $63,631.

Wheel of Fortune by Jason Block, GSNN

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

Ok...now we are REALLY ending the season with the Friday edition of "Wheel Watchers Club" week!

The $1,000 Tossup is AROUND THE HOUSE. Jim Wolf is from Sharon, Pennsylvania solved TRACK LIGHTING for $1,000. He is a reitred administrator from a school district and played basketball in the 1970's with the University of Pennsylvania. Liza Nazamini is from Saratoga Springs, NY. Jayne Kelly is from Michigan and is a 3rd grade teacher.

The $2,000 Tossup is FICTIONAL CHARACTERS. Jayne has $2,000 with THE MUPPETS. We add a trip to the Florida Keys at the Cheeca Lodge and Spa worth $5.590. The category is SAME NAME. Jayne starts and misses...over to Jim. He hits a $2,500 R. He hits and picks up the Florida trip. He calls a letter on the board, over to Liza. She misses...back to Jayne. She hits the $10,000 wedge. She solves MICKEY & WIRELESS MOUSE for $10,000. She has $12,000!

The jackpot round is sponsored by BrandSource. The category is THINGS...and a PRIZE PUZZLE. Jim starts and picks up the $1,000 Vegas.com gift tag. He misses...over to Liza who hits Lose A Turn. Over to Jayne who solves INCREDIBLE NATURAL WONDERS for $3,400. She can see those in Hawaii! It's a trip from Pleasant Holidays to the Grand Hyatt Kauai with American Airlines airfare. It's worth $6,800! And if you have the SPIN ID of MG09220 you are off to Kauai! And if you have the SONY Card...you have $50,000. That round was worth $10,200...and she has $22,200 in cash and trip!

The mystery round prize is $10,000 from pricegrabber.com. And the category is PERSON. Liza starts. She hits Lose A Turn...over to Jayne. She misses a vowel...over to Jim who hits Lose A Turn...back to Liza. She misses...back to Jayne who hits the $1,000 Gift Tag from ticketsnow.com. She misses...back to Jim. He hits the mystery wedge...will he risk the $2,000? He does...and hits Bankrupt...one more time for Liza. She hits and picks up the $1,000/10,000 Wheel Watchers Club Points Gift Tag. She misses...Jayne gets one more shot. She solves PROMISING YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT for $3,600. She has $4,600 for that round and a total of $26,800 in cash and prizes.

The $3,000 Tossup is LIVING THING. Liza is on the board with MORNING GLORY. She has $3,000 and starts this round which is PROPER NAME. She hits Bankrupt. Over to Jayne who misses...over to Jim who hits Lose A Turn. Back to Liza. She misses...and we go into the final FINAL SPIN of the year. $1,500 a letter tonight. Jayne adds $3,000 with HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. She wins with $29,800 in cash and prizes. Jim leaves with $1,000. And Liza had a lot of tough luck on the wheel, but came away with $3,000.

Let's end the year and the week with a bang. She lands on the 4th 0 in $100,000. Her category is PHRASE. With the RSTLNE we have:

_ _ _ E S _ _ N

She chooses D M P I and we have:

_ _ D E S I _ N

And it was BY DESIGN that we end the year with a bonus round win! She has $30,000 more to add and we have $59,800 in cash and prizes to give away! Great way to end the year!

Again, thanks to my cohorts at GSNN and all the readers of GSNN. Till Next Year!