User:Daniel Benfield/Shopping Spree Video Archive

Family Channel, Daily: September 30, 1996 - August 14, 1998 (two seasons)

Shopping Spree is one of those shows I vaguely remember watching when I was young. Early tapings had no Double-Up Derby, and until about January 1, 1997 there was no rating graphic in the top-left corner; said graphic changed fonts for Season 2.

Season 2 had entirely audiovisual changes: some sounds were added, the "WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK" window shade replaced the show's logo with the two ladies from the intro, and the birthday cake changed its candles from flame-like light bulbs to strobes.

Season 1 (September 30, 1996-1997)

First tapings (no Double-Up Derby)
 * Taped 1996 (Gregg & Shaa vs. Mike & Allison; pre-September 1997 broadcast {first rating graphic is present})
 * October 25, 1996 (Susan & Bob vs. Sally & Andy {alternate copy})

Double-Up Derby added
 * September 30, 1996 (Premiere: Sharlene & Genoa vs. Gigi & Julian {alternate copy of bonus round})
 * October 2, 1996 (#3: Wendy & Jule vs. Charlene & Debra)
 * October 3, 1996 (#4: Mary Helen & Joe vs. Sue & John, with the birthday board having three of the same item)
 * October-December 1996 (Joette & Brian vs. Elisa & Greg; ends during Family Channel logo animation)


 * April 17?, 1997 (Isaac & Bree vs. Scott & Michelle {taped 1996})

Season 2 (September? 1997-August 14, 1998)
 * Late 1997 (Keith & Susan vs. Harvey & Petra, with possibly the best team in the show's run; somewhat low audio)