The Price is Right Season 2006 Episode 68 Lorraine Mariz vs. Tara Kolden vs. Cory Hartman, show # 5058.

The hit game show "The Price is Right" aired its 68th episode of the 2006 season on December 12th, with three contestants vying for the chance to win big prizes, including the coveted showcase showdown. The contestants included Lorraine Mariz, Tara Kolden, and Cory Hartman, each hoping to correctly guess the price of a range of items and win their way to the top.

The episode began with each contestant making their way onto the set, greeted by the enthusiastic host, Drew Carey. The first round featured a series of four items, from a set of luxurious bath towels to a portable speaker system, with the contestants guessing the price of each item to earn points. Mariz and Hartman quickly pulled ahead of Kolden, with both contestants earning over $1,000 in the first round.

As the game continued, the contestants faced a range of challenges, from guessing the price of a designer handbag to identifying the value of a backyard barbecue. One highlight of the episode was a competitive round of the classic game Cliffhangers, in which the contestants had to guess the price of various items without sending the mountain climber off the edge of the cliff. Hartman proved to be a skilled player, guessing the exact price of a vacuum cleaner and earning a standing ovation from the audience.

The excitement continued to build as the contestants moved on to the showcase showdown, with each player spinning the giant wheel to try and land on the prize amount closest to $1.00 without going over. All three contestants gave it their all, with Mariz coming closest with a spin of 90 cents, but it was Hartman who ultimately won the showcase showdown with a total prize package worth over $21,000.

In the final showcase, Hartman faced off against another contestant, but his impressive skills and luck continued to pay off as he guessed the price of a trip to London and a set of golf clubs to take home the ultimate prize package. The ecstatic contestant ended the show jumping up and down with his newfound riches as the credits rolled.

Overall, the 68th episode of "The Price is Right" season 2006 was a classic installment of the beloved game show, offering up plenty of excitement, competition, and big prizes for the lucky contestants. With Drew Carey at the helm and a wide range of challenges and games, it's no wonder why "The Price is Right" remains one of the most popular game shows on television.