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Deal or No Deal is the American version of the international game show of Dutch origin of the same name. The show was hosted by Howie Mandel, and premiered on December 19, 2005, on National Broadcasting Company (NBC). The hour-long show typically aired at least twice a week during its run, and included special extended or theme episodes. The show started its fourth season on August 25, 2008, after NBC's coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. A daily syndicated half-hour version of the show debuted on September 8, 2008.
The show went on hiatus in early 2009, and its Friday night timeslot was replaced with Mandel's other series Howie Do It.[1] It was announced on the show's official site that Deal or No Deal would return with new episodes on Monday, May 4. These remaining four were taped from April to May 2009, and aired on three consecutive Mondays, May 4, May 11, and the final two on May 18.
Deal or No Deal is played by one contestant at a time. Prior to each game, 26 cash amounts ranging from 1 cent to 1 million dollars printed on rectangular boards (though occasionally boards with larger amounts may be used) are each randomly placed inside one of 26 briefcases. Each briefcase displays a number on the outside of the case from 1 to 26. Once the show begins, Howie Mandel announces Ladies, please , and 26 female models, each carrying one briefcase, make their way onto the steps of the multi-tiered stage. The contestant then selects one briefcase to be placed on the contestant's podium.
The host opens a clear Plexiglas flip-top box on the contestant's podium exposing a large flashing-red electronic button; if the player accepts the deal, he or she presses the button to end the game and win the amount of the deal, otherwise, the player declares No deal! and either the player or the host closes the flip-top box, requiring the player to continue into the next round.
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