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    Which US game show was the first to give away a million dollar prize, and who hosted the show?

    Question #60480. Asked by gryxzl. (Nov 10 05 9:18 AM)


    k10m16

    		"Who wants to be a millionaire?" hosted by Regis Philbin

    Nov 12 05, 10:58 AM
    gryxzl

    		Nope. Earlier than that... Hint: It was a SYNDICATED game show.

    Nov 27 05, 10:45 PM
    gryxzl

    		The answer - "Chance of a Lifetime" hosted by Jim Lange - 2 seasons (Jan 86 - Apr '87), 9 winning couples. First season was ALL CASH, paid in a 25-year annuity. Nowhere in the question did I say CASH PRIZE, or that the prize was given all at once. As an aside, this was over a decade before Regis hit the scene with "Millionaire".

    Dec 02 05, 8:17 AM
    gryxzl

    		The answer - "Chance of a Lifetime" hosted by Jim Lange - 2 seasons (Jan 86 - Apr '87), 9 winning couples. First season was ALL CASH, paid in a 25-year annuity. Nowhere in the question did I say CASH PRIZE, or that the prize was given all at once. As an aside, this was over a decade before Regis hit the scene with "Millionaire". Source: wikipedia, personal knowledge (I'm a HUGE quiz show fan!!!)

    Dec 02 05, 8:19 AM

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