This was the only time in the history of the show that they gave away an airplane. This was in 1976. My parents sold it for their first home. They were newlyweds when my mom made it on the show.
Actually, I've seen airplanes offered as prizes in TPIR Showcases at least three times on the daytime version (the third was actually an ultralight; and the first one I saw ended kind of like this one did [IOW, the player with the plane underbid even more than here, but still won, thanks to the other player overbidding).
DENNIS. FREAKING. JAMES. I can't even begin to tell you how rare this is!
Also, I should note that your mother got a lot more face time -- a nighttime "Price" promo with clips from this very episode, including several of your mother's reactions; you can see it at tvpmm[dot]com[slash]documents[slash]368[dot]html (let me know if that doesn't work).
Actually, I've seen airplanes offered as prizes in TPIR Showcases at least three times on the daytime version (the third was actually an ultralight; and the first one I saw ended kind of like this one did [IOW, the player with the plane underbid even more than here, but still won, thanks to the other player overbidding).
disneyfan81 2 months ago
I'd kept the plane. Too nice to sell :D
hdayejr 7 months ago
DENNIS. FREAKING. JAMES. I can't even begin to tell you how rare this is!
Also, I should note that your mother got a lot more face time -- a nighttime "Price" promo with clips from this very episode, including several of your mother's reactions; you can see it at tvpmm[dot]com[slash]documents[slash]368[dot]html (let me know if that doesn't work).
Thank you for sharing this. :)
WarioBarker88 7 months ago
You have cool parents! I love "The Price is Right!"
gsnman 7 months ago
That was a big win for 1976 - Wow!
simpsonsfan2007 7 months ago
where did you get the footage vcr were or not around at the time or just coming out.
smokey11able 7 months ago
Good ol' Dennis James. I've seen the plane in a promo for this version.
tvtimetravel 7 months ago