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PRICE Contestant Search
For the first time in the show's nearly 38-year history, CBS's THE PRICE IS RIGHT is conducting a national contestant search. THE PRICE IS RIGHT producers will interview contestant hopefuls in major U.S. markets. Three participants will be selected from each location to fly to Los Angeles and attend a taping of the legendary game show between September 2009 and February 2010. A bidder's spot on Contestants' Row will be guaranteed to one of the three participants, who will learn if they are selected to "come on down" when they hear their name called during the show's taping.
The searches are being held as follows:
July 19:Chicago, WBBM-TV 2-6pm
777 Casino Ctr Drive
Hammond, IN 46320
July 25: Sacramento, Calif., KOVR-TV
Cache Creek Casino Time: TBD
14455 Highway 16
Brooks, Calif. 95606
Aug. 1: Minneapolis, Minn., WCCO-TV
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Time: 8am-2pm
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.
Prior Lake, Minn. 55372
Aug. 6: Denver, Colo., KCNC-TV
Fortune Valley Casino 12 noon-3pm
321 Gregory Street
Central City, Colo. 80427
Aug. 22: Dallas, TX, KTVT
Stone Mountain Carpet Time: TBD
August 29: San Francisco, CA, KTVT
Twin Pine Casino & Hotel 3-6pm
Hwy 29 @ Rancheria Road
Middletown, CA 95461
DATE TBA: Pittsburg, PA, KDKA-TV
Rivers Casino
1301 Beaver Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Date TBA: Detroit, MI, WWJ-TV
Gardner White furniture
Date TBA: Baltimore, MD, WJZ-TV
Mr. Basement
Price Revises Its Eligibility Rules
For the first time in its 36-year history, CBS's Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT has revised its eligibility rules so former contestants are now able to be chosen to appear on the show again.
Previously, once a person was called to "Come On Down" on THE PRICE IS RIGHT, they were prohibited from ever being a contestant again. However, as of Monday, November 12, 2007 anyone who has not been a contestant on the show in the last 10 years is eligible to be chosen.
Contestants are selected in the hours prior to each show taping through producer interviews with ticketed audience members outside the CBS Television Studios.
"The eligibility clause was drafted 36 years ago - who would have thought!" says executive producer Syd Vinnedge. "Now, in our 36th season and with a new host, we feel folks should be able to experience 'Price' with Drew and have a chance to come on down after 10 or more years."
Come On Down To Your Bookstore
The Price Is Right continues its celebration of 35 years with the book, Come On Down! Behind the Big Doors at The Price Is Right. Author, Stan Blits, who is also co-producer on Price gives an inside look at what really goes into making America's favorite game show. The book hit the stores last September. Blits has a wealth of knowledge of the show having been with Price for the past 27 years. Bob Barker, The Price Is Right host, who retired this past year includes his memories in the forward.
Come On Down! will pull back the curtain and take readers on a true insider's journey and fans will get a real thrill as they witness what happens before, during and after someone hears those magic words they long to hear themselves…"Come on down!" This is the first official behind the scenes guide which includes never before told stories and secrets, famous and infamous moments and dozens of photos. Stan Blits is a twenty-seven year veteran of The Price Is Right. He is the co-producer, music director, contestant coordinator, and staff writer. He lives in Los Angeles.
