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CBS’S DAYTIME EMMY AWARD-WINNING GAME SHOW “THE PRICE IS RIGHT” WANTS SAN FRANCISCO TO “COME ON DOWN” FOR ITS ANNUAL NATIONWIDE CONTESTANT SEARCH SEPT. 21
Two Semi-Finalists Each From Pittsburgh, Boston, San Francisco and Philadelphia Will Be Flown to Los Angeles; One of The Two is Guaranteed a Spot on Contestants' Row
CBS Entertainment’s Daytime Emmy Award-winning game show THE PRICE IS RIGHT, network television’s #1-rated daytime series and the longest-running game show, wants San Francisco to “Come On Down” for its annual nationwide contestant search Sunday, Sept. 21.Those chosen will appear as contestants during the 43rd season of the game show in Los Angeles. The contestant search, which kicked off in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, August 12, will next visit Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 26.
In each market where a casting call takes place, two participants will be selected to fly to Los Angeles and attend a taping of the legendary game show, THE PRICE IS RIGHT. A bidder's spot on Contestants' Row will be guaranteed to one of the two chosen participants who will learn if they are selected to "Come On Down" when they hear their name called during the show's taping.
Following is the address for the San Francisco area casting call:
Sunday, Sept. 21 – San Francisco (KPIX-TV) 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Graton Resort and Casino
288 Golf Course Drive West
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Kpix.com/casting
All applicants must be legal U.S. residents, aged 18 and over. Official rules can be found on each individual station's website, and upcoming schedules will be posted on www.cbs.com and www.priceisright.com.
THE PRICE IS RIGHTis hosted by Drew Carey. Produced by FremantleMedia North America, THE PRICE IS RIGHT is broadcast weekdays (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Mike Richards and Jennifer Mullin are executive producers.
CBS Daytime has been #1 in the day-part for 27 consecutive years, featuring a balance of dramas, game shows and talk. Recently, CBS led all networks with a combined 14 wins at “The 41st Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.” CBS’s daytime lineup includes network television’s #1-rated daytime program and longest-running game show THE PRICE IS RIGHT, the #1 daytime drama THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, daytime talk show THE TALK as well as THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and LET’S MAKE A DEAL.
CHEAT TWEET: .@PriceIsRight wants YOU 2 "Come on Down!" National contestant search visits San Francisco Sept. 21 @CBSDaytime
Website: http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThePriceIsRightCBS
Twitter: www.twitter.com/priceisright
Drew Carey on Twitter: www.twitter.com/drewfromtv
CBS Twitter: http://twitter.com/CBSTweet
Photos are available at www.cbspressexpress.com
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Press Contacts:
Mallory Mason (CBS) 818-655-1596 Mallory.mason@cbs.com
Jennifer Reed (BWR-LA) 310-248-6128 jennifer.reed@bwr-pr.com
Photo Contacts:
Amanda Beane (Price) 818-655-1545 amanda.beane@cbs.com
Richard Boeth (Price) 212-975-7627 richard.boeth@cbs.com
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