The Price is Right first aired on NBC in 1956 to 1963, it was then aired on ABC from 1963 to 1965. This American game show was hosted by Bill Cullen and gave contestants the opportunity to win prizes and bid on merchandise. Models came out to show the items with a sense of elegance and flare of the time. Mr. Cullen would remind contestants what they were bidding on after the items were shown. Each contestant would then see how close they could get to the actual price of the item. Contestants would be overjoyed when they were the closest bidder. Most of the contestants were middle class and enthralled by Mr. Cullen’s host personalities. The show also included live commercials for soap and other items, which was a major part of television at the time. Contestants would instantly be excited and gawk when they saw each prize. This show did quite well during it’s time and was one of the most watched prime time game shows from 1959 to 1961.

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