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The Price is Right (1956–1965) on ABC
About The Price is Right
The Price is Right ended its run on September 3, 1965, on ABC. The show aired its final episode after nearly nine years on the air, concluding a long-standing presence in American television history.
The Price is Right was an American game show where contestants made successive bids on merchandise prizes with the goal of bidding closest to the actual retail price of the prize without going over. The series first premiered on November 26, 1956, and was hosted by Bill Cullen, whose easy-going personality contributed to the show's success. It was notable for being one of the few game shows to survive the rigging scandal of the late 1950s and for its longevity across multiple networks, including NBC and ABC.
The show was a pioneering game show that combined elements of strategy and luck, engaging contestants in guessing the prices of various items. It was a precursor to the more well-known version that began in 1972 on CBS. The original series was a significant part of American TV history, showcasing a format that would influence future game shows. The series had a runtime of 30 minutes and featured Bill Cullen as the host.
The Price is Right episode schedule
3 aired
Aired · 3
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 3, 1965 | S10·E176 | Finale |
| January 1, 1965 | S10·E1 | Season 10, Episode 1 |
| November 26, 1956 | S1·E1 | Pilot |