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Release Date:
26 November 1956 (USA) more
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The original version of an American icon, "The Price is Right" rewarded contestants with valuable prizes for their ability to price items. full summary
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Much classier than the current version!! more (2 total)

Cast

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Bill Cullen ... Himself-Host (1 episode, 1956-1965)
Joe E. Ross ... Himself-Guest (1 episode, 1963)

Don Ameche ... Himself (1 episode, 1964)
Wally Cox ... Himself (1 episode, 1964)
Marty Ingels ... Himself (1 episode, 1964)
Chester Morris ... Himself (1 episode, 1964)
Jan Sterling ... Herself (1 episode, 1964)

Marty Allen ... Himself (1 episode, 1965)

Ann Sheridan ... Herself (1 episode, 1965)
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USA:30 min (2263 episodes)
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Color (1956-1963) | Black and White (1963-1965)
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Window Shopping (Theme from 'The Price is Right' #2) more

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Much classier than the current version!!, 29 January 2008
Author: SkippyDevereaux from Parkersburg, West Virginia

After watching "The Price Is Right" with Bob Barker for many years, I had read that there was an earlier version back in the 1950's with Bill Cullen as the host and for many years, I waited to see even one episode of this show to compare it with the current version. Luckily, the Game Show Network showed this program and that is when I finally got my chance to view this program. After the initial shock of just how sedate the contestants were, (they did not jump all over the set, scream and run around like a banshee, or make fools of themselves), I found that I really loved this version of the program. The contestants back then dressed up, with women in dresses and men in suits and ties, not like the ....... contestants these days!! Also, this version did not rely upon all the different types of games as the current version does--just four contestants continually bidding on items. I would love to see this back on the Game Show Network schedule and also to see them put out on DVD.

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