![]() Here’s a look back at 11 Showcases-and approximately how much they’d be worth today. It remains a staple in today’s show although, you’ll notice, the prizes-and their values-have changed just a bit. When the Showcase round first appeared in its current form in 1972, it instantly became a hit with audiences. An early iteration of the audience showcase included a pipe organ, cigarette box, Polaroid camera, and 1959 Ford convertible-oh, how the times have changed! Instead, the showcase (a seven-item prize pack) was for the home audience to bid on via mailed responses. ![]() Notably absent from this first run were the final Showcase rounds between the episode’s top two contestants. The original version, with Bill Cullen as host, was a slightly different beast from the show we know and love today. Running almost continuously since its debut on November 26, 1956-it was off the air from the original iteration’s final episode in 1965 until its resurrection (with Bob Barker as host) in 1972- The Price Is Right holds the honor of being North America’s longest-running daytime game show. Nearly 20 years before Bob Barker took the mic and Johnny Olson asked contestants to “Come on down!,” The Price is Right premiered on NBC.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |