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Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much

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6.5/10 • 67

2017-10-131h 12m

Documentary

Maths teacher Ted Slauson became adept at recording and memorizing prices of products featured on the iconic game show The Price is Right, an obsession dating back to the show's inception in 1972. This passion and dedication for the show culminated in him helping a contestant place a perfect bid during a 2008 showcase, an innocent act that would create one of the biggest controversies in television industry history.

Directors
CJ Wallis
Editors
CJ Wallis

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Bob Barker

    Bob Barker

    Self

  2. Drew Carey

    Drew Carey

    Self

  3. Kevin Pollak

    Kevin Pollak

    Self

  4. Theodore Slauson

    Theodore Slauson

    Self

  5. Roger Dobkowitz

    Roger Dobkowitz

    Self

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Simon Foster

Dec 10, 2017

"The curious case of Theodore Slauson and the role he played in one of the most remarkable moments of television history is examined with an acutely insightful eye and jaunty rhythm in director C.J. Wallis’ hugely enjoyable doc..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2017/12/10/perfect-bid-the-contestant-who-knew-too-much.html

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Status
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Original Language
English
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Keywords
obsessionpop culturecontroversygame show