The Price Is Right Million Dollar Spectacular is a prime-time spinoff of the American television game show The Price Is Right seen on the CBS television network. These specials are similar to the daytime show, but with an increased budget and two opportunities to win $1,000,000. It has also aired in Canada.
The Million Dollar Spectacular has its roots in several prime time editions of the show, beginning with the 30th Anniversary Special in Las V...
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The Price Is Right Million Dollar Spectacular is a prime-time spinoff of the American television game show The Price Is Right seen on the CBS television network. These specials are similar to the daytime show, but with an increased budget and two opportunities to win $1,000,000. It has also aired in Canada.
The Million Dollar Spectacular has its roots in several prime time editions of the show, beginning with the 30th Anniversary Special in Las Vegas and continuing with several specials through summer of 2002 dedicated to the Armed Forces, firefighters and police (Bob Barker, himself a Navy veteran, wanted to honor American heroes in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks). During these specials, the Showcase Showdown bonus spin offered a potential top prize of $100,000. There was one special for each of the five major branches of the United States Armed Forces (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard) as well as one honoring police officers and firefighters. The...
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