DANG - just lost my entire post, so here comes a 2nd try.
My one year younger sister was on the Price Is Right many many years ago. Quite successful (and partial luck), she ended up as one of the two contastants in the final two Show Down. She won soooooo many things, but had to sell quite a bit off to pay her exorbitant gift tax (52%). By the way, the day of the showing, we were all glued to the TV and there's my sister, once called to "Come On Down" she practically galloped down the aisle wearing MY SHIRT that I had been looking crazy for the last few days. When I spotted her galloping down the steps to meet Bob when her name was called, my first though was "So that's where my blouse disappeared to." I've never let her off the hook, lol, and it's become a family joke all these years later. One item that she did win was one of our very early states of VCR's. With that item, she was capable of recording the episode and ha it till this day.
There was one act that completely mortified me, was once on stage, she held on to Bob Barker's neck like a life raft in a hurricane. Poor Barker, I'm confident all her yanking and enthusiasm must have slightly injured the guy. The she had the audacity to stop Bob from her questions, looked directly into the camera saying to Bob "My Mother and I watch you every single day. With that, she lifted her right arm and gave a charming little wave and said "Hi Mom"
I'm assuming winnings on shows such as BB as well as it's sister affiliate Survivor, the tax remains the same, unless of course, Uncle Sam has softened in his old age, becoming less lenient and more generous in recent years.
Did I ever tell you that story sweet Vic? [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR]
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