WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE (SYNDICATION)
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BROADCAST
HISTORY:
9/16/02
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5/31/19
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STATUS: canceled/ended (2018-2019 season) |
TIME SLOT: completed airing its current season |
SEASON(S): 17 (??? episodes) |
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ADDITIONAL NOTES: confirmed as canceled on 5/17/19 |
DESCRIPTION: (from Disney-ABC Domestic Television's press release, January 2018) The iconic game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" and viral videos show "RightThisMinute" have been renewed for 2018-19 on the ABC Owned Television Stations, it was announced today by Disney|ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution. Hosted by Chris Harrison and currently in its 16th season in national syndication, "Millionaire" continues to be the only game show that offers a $1 million prize to each and every contestant. In the show's classic ladder format, contestants must answer 14 trivia questions correctly with the aid of three lifelines to win $1 million. Since the show debuted in syndication in 2002, contestants have won more than $95 million. "RightThisMinute" showcases viral videos and the stories behind today's hottest clips being shared around the world. Every day, the show's team of e-journalists scours the internet to curate videos everyone will be talking about, bringing the best digital content to broadcast TV. The 2018-19 season will mark its eighth year on the air and sixth in national syndication. Season to date (2017-18), "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" and "RightThisMinute" each are posting year-to-year Household ratings gains. They are among only four out of more than 30 nationally syndicated first-run strips that have generated ratings increases this year. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Chris Harrison as Host (Season 14- )
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RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Cedric the Entertainer as Host (Season 12) · Meredith Vieira as Host (Season 1-11) · Terry Crews as Host (Season 13)
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CREW INFORMATION:
· James Rowley as EP
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GENRE(S):
· strip (game show)
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Disney-ABC Domestic Television · Valleycrest Productions
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