"Deal or No Deal" (2005)TV series 2005-????

Director:

Bob Levy

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | unknown

Release Date:

19 December 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Game-Show

Plot:

26 sums of money, 26 suitcases and one question: Deal or no deal

Plot Keywords:

Chance | Briefcase | Non Fiction

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Sept. 1	8:00 PM	NBC
Mon. Sept. 8	8:00 PM	NBC

Cast

Katie Cleary	...	Model (147 episodes, 2005-2008)
Anya Monzikova	...	Briefcase Model #10 / ... (147 episodes, 2005-2008)
Marisa Petroro	...	Herself - #18 (105 episodes, 2005-2007)
Tameka Jacobs	...	Herself / ... (76 episodes, 2005-2007)
Donna Feldman	...	Model (60 episodes, 2006-2007)

Runtime:

60 min (including commercials) | 120 min (including commercials) (Some Episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Endemol Entertainment

Trivia:

The highest amount won in regular show (jackpot: $1,000,000) is $402,000 won by Anteia Greer her case # 21 had only $400.

Quotes:

Host: [Repeated lines] Ladies, please.
[The models would march onto the stage.]
Host: [To them.] Hi ladies.
All 26 Models: [In unison] Hi Howie.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera (#32.5)" (2006)

A nifty idea well done

Who would have thought that a new premise for a game show was waiting around? "Deal or No Deal" (2005) borrows heavily on the style originated by "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" (1999), but the game play is unique and fun to watch.

As good as it is, host Howie Mandel makes the show much better. He easily ranks as high as any of the best hosts of shows past in skill and is easily on par with Gene Rayburn, Bob Eubanks, and Richard Dawson for genuine personality. He would be a joy to watch even if the show itself was of lesser quality.

The show is well worth watching but I fear that the viewing public will tire of it quickly. Likely the pace is not frenetic enough for many and those seeking a mental challenge will feel forgotten.