‘The Price Is Right’ Is Coming To New York City To Celebrate Its 50th Season
It might be your turn next to hear the words: “Come on down, you’re the next contestant on The Price Is Right!”
Television’s longest-running game show is hitting the road for a “Come On Down Tour” and it’s making a stop in New York city on Wednesday, May 18th.
It will make 50 stops in total around the U.S. giving fans a shot to play games and win prizes to celebrate the game show’s 50th season. And yes – Plinko, Spin the Wheel, and the Showcase Showdown are all reportedly part of the festivities.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT has been changing lives and touching hearts for 50 years,” said Mike Benson, president and chief marketing officer at CBS in a press release. “This longevity stands as a testament to everything good about CBS programming and the success of our fan-first approach to television. The COME ON DOWN TOUR is an expansion of our mission to bring fans closer to what they love in new and exciting ways, while simultaneously supporting iconic local business partners in each city.”
THE PRICE IS RIGHT premiered on Sept. 4, 1972 and has since given away over $300,000,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Drew Carey, it is network television’s #1-rated daytime series and the longest-running game show in television history.
We’re hitting the road to celebrate 50 YEARS of fun with an epic coast-to-coast tour! First Stop ➡️ Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles this Friday 3/25. #PriceIsRight
— The Price Is Right (@PriceIsRight) March 21, 2022
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