Sorry I'm late, but I'm behind the ball for the past few weeks. Anyway, I'm back to recap the three most recent episodes of DEAL or NO DEAL USA on CNBC, beginning with this one.
In this episode, the models are in blue, short sleeved dresses.
Meet Max Reynolds, a flight attendant, who happens to be a freestyler and a father of three. For his said case, he selects #23. Anne Julia Hagen brings down the case. First selection for case #23 since, I believe, season two (I think). A long time. Let's go.
6 to open:
3: "I have to give you a low number to keep you going." $100,000.
11: $200,000
14: $75,000
8: $200
12: $400
4: $300,000
Some big money in the first round gone. Bankress calls, and one of her henchwomen brings out the first offer, which is some bag of peanuts from an unknown airline. Max throws the peanuts towards the Bankress chamber. Howie then asks: "Does anyone have a peanut allergy?" Max responds and mentions that one of his children is allergic to peanuts and peanut products (such as peanut butter). Max's first offer is only $8,000. Will he counter-offer? I don't think so. NO DEAL.
5 to open (after the media time out):
17: $750,000!
21: $5,000
25: $75
18: $50,000
19: $50
The $750,000 happened to be a road block. Max decimated the right side. Bankress calls. Max's new offer is $33,000, slightly higher than the previous offer. In Max's corner, is a friend of 30 years, his wife, and another friend, who did a freestyle rap in front of Howie. Max will stay in the game: NO DEAL.
4 to open:
16: $300
7: "I can't be boss." (Jordana started a little beatboxing) $1
2: (after the media time out) $25
5: $25,000
What a round! Expect the offer to be more, we'll see. Bankress calls. A challenge is coming for Max. A microphone is handed by Howie to Max and with that in mind, here comes the...BLUE MAN GROUP! That's right, the real deal. Max freestyles with the Blue Man Group, while Howie has a cowbell. That's right. More cowbell. Epicness in an instant. $47,000 offer. Even Blue Man Group approves. However, Max counter-offers for $100,000. Bankress calls back and her verdict--after the break--NO DEAL.
3 to open:
6: $10,000
9: $1,000
20: $10
Another hard pounding round. Bankress calls. Eight cases in play: 1, 10, 13, 15, 22, 24, 26 and #23 that could have the million. The new offer is $99,000. Max's response: NO DEAL.
2 to open (after the break):
(Before that, an oxygen mask--also from an unknown airline--is levered down but is lifted back up. Now we resume)
10: $500
13: $500,000 (500,000 pennies!)
Bankress calls. Six cases in play: 1, 15, 22, 24, 26 and #23. One of those have the million. The new offer is $125,000. The crowd in the arena is chanting "Risk it for a biscuit." NO DEAL.
1 to open:
(Before this, Envision Experience is sending one of his sons to China as part of a engineering delegation, which includes seeing the Great Wall. Round trip airfare including. His daughter is going to Virginia for a 13 day experience at the Gaming and Technology Academy powered by George Mason University, all courtesy of Envision Experience. More on that later. He chooses the case after the media time out.)
15: "I respect what your doing for your kids." $750. More left side goodness.
If I was him, I wouldn't quit. The million is still in play. Bankress calls. Five cases in play: 1, 22, 24, 26 and #23 that Max has in his arsenal. A big big offer of $211,000! A tasty biscuit. Max will take the DEAL and get out of here.
But where was the million? Was it in #22? Nope. The penny. The offer would have upped to $299,000. Was it in #26? Nope. $100. The offer would have been $532,000, the seasonal leader, and possibly the fourth highest ever made on US soil. Was it in #24? Nope. $5. The offer would have been $767,000, the third highest made in the US version, topping Michelle Falco's $750,000 from season 2. It would have also been the highest non million dollar winner in US history of the franchise. So it was between $400,000 and $1,000,000. #23 had the $400,000. #1 (Soraya) had the million! He was right. And this is why he should have continued! I'm all for 90 minute episodes of DEAL US like in the past (see seasons 3 & 4).
At the end of the night, $211,000 is the fourth highest this season. Also for more on Envision Experience, visit EnvisionExperience.com. A new episode aired the following Wednesday on CNBC Prime.
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