Deal
by John Schott
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Actor: Monty HallDirector: John Schott
Brand: Image Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 95 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-01-09
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: S'more Entertainment
DVD Reviews of Deal
DVD Review: Not Just a Walk Down Memory Lane
Summary: 4 Stars
The DVD is a late-1970s documentary of the popular game show hosted by Monty Hall - who was also co-producer and co-creator - that aired (the original series) in daily and nighttime syndication from 1963-1977.
It is a fantastic insider's look at the production of the program; every facet is covered, even the process of selecting contestants to appear in an episode. Hall and announcer Jay Stewart are prominently featured in interview segments, which makes this a combination of a fascinating trip into pop culture nostalgia and an excellent historical piece for those interested in or studying facets of the entertainment industry.
With "The Lovely" Carol Merrill - who modeled the various prizes - Hall had a winning formula for many years. Until the old episodes are packaged into DVD collections for release, this will be the best outlet to see what made the "Big Deal of the Day" a winner.
DVD Review: The 'Other' Deal Before Howie Mandel!
Summary: 4 Stars
This was a classic 1978 documentary on a long running game show that ran in various versions for many years on network TV and syndication. "Deal" gives the viewer some rare behind-the-scenes moments on the making of "Let's Make A Deal" during an actual taping of a show. It has interviews with host Monty Hall and original announcer, Jay Stewart. It also has a scene where contestants in costumes wait in line outside the ABC-TV studios in Los Angeles for their chance to be lucky enough to be selected to attend a taping of an episode of "Let's Make A Deal" and possibly be picked by Monty to make a deal with him. Contestants have options to take something like a sure cash prize or trade what is in the box or curtain on stage. Sometimes it's a more valuable prize or even a worthless 'zonk' prize. Later, two contestants have an opportunity to trade in everything for one of three doors for the 'Big Deal of the Night'. One of them was lucky to pick the right door. Then the 'Big Deal' winner is offered to risk one more time to have a chance to win an additional $20,000 in cash in the 'Super Deal' game. He or she would pick on of three mini-doors. One has the 20 Grand. If the contestant picks that, they win it plus they also keep their 'Big Deal' prize, but if they pick any of the other two, they lose their 'Big Deal', but still take that cash prize behind that door as a consolation. In this episode, the contestant just walks away with their 'Big Deal' prize and turns down the chance at the 'Super Deal'.
For a game show fan like me, I enjoyed this DVD a lot! Hopefully someday, an actual collection of episodes of "Let's Make A Deal" will be released on DVD in the future. Hey, it could happen! They did it with "Match Game" last year!
Description of Deal
Filmed over a five week period in both New York and Los Angeles, Deal opens new possibilities for "writing history with a camera." With Let's Make A Deal as the basis, the film focuses on the complexities of bringing a show like Let's Make a Deal to the viewers, as a microcosm of the entire entertainment industry. The film provides insights not previously seen: the talent and personalities, production issues, programming decisions, ratings impact, network relationships, the demographics of the viewers, the importance of the sponsors, profits and professionalism.General DVDs
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