Set of "Let's Make a Deal!"
October 21, 1978
October 21, 1978
"Sheryl Cross, come on down! You're the next contestant on
Let's Make a Deal!
"Sheryl's cheeks flushed red with exhilaration, and an immediate sheen of excited perspiration broke out on her forehead. She hurried down from her seat, nearly tripping over the long white costume dress she'd worn to attract the producer's attention. All her friends had told her that the Bride of Frankenstein wouldn't get her picked, and she was eager to rub this in their faces when she got back from vacation. "That's me! I'm coming!" The audience chuckled at her near-catastrophe as she rushed up onto the stage. The host gave her that winning smile and embraced her, "Are you alright, there, Sheryl? You nearly took a spill! And we can't have that if you're going to play for our Big Deal of the Day!"
A fanfare played, and the studio curtains pulled back to reveal three enormous prop doors. Sheryl squealed a little in terrified delight. This was it! Her big shot! "Alright, Sheryl," the host said, reaching out to take her hand and steady her, "I need you to pick a door. Will it be door number one? Number two? Or number three?" Sheryl turned away to look at the crowd, trying to catch her sister's eye. The studio audience went mad, shouting suggestions at her, but her sister, Grace, held up the her middle and index finger, twined together. Of course - their secret sign from when they were little. Two sisters against the world, inseparable. "Two, Monty! Door number two!"
"Alright Sheryl, door number two. Now before we open your door, let's see what was behind door number three!" The panel marked "3" slid up and out of sight, revealing a beautiful oak dining room set. The announcer came over the speakers, describing in exacting detail all about the table and chairs and the "surprise" addition of a second prize consisting of a china dish set. Sheryl didn't care, all she knew was that it wasn't the car, and she still had a chance at it. "Sheryl?" Her reverie snapped. The host was asking her a question. "What?" "Sheryl, I asked whether you wanted to keep door number two, or take door number one instead. The audience was shouting at her again, and she looked back at Grace. Her sister confidently made the same sign with her fingers, giving her little sister a small smile, just for the two of them.
"Two! I want to stick with door number two!" The host tried offering her a cash buyout to go with changing her mind, but she turned them down. They raised the panel on door number one, and Sheryl nearly fainted with relief when it was some silly trip to Florida. They didn't even have a second prize in the package, just a vacation. Sheryl's vision began to tunnel, and they finally raised the last door panel to reveal a brand new Chevrolet El Dorado! Now she really did faint away.
The host, Plotinus, turned to the camera with a smile as staff rushed up to fan Sheryl and offer her water. "Well folks, it looks like she's happy with her prize! That's all we have for you today, we'll see you next time on
Let's Make a Deal!
"
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