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The AMAZING Monty Hall, Host Supreme


NEVER will you find a game show host as quick on his feet, funny and totally in control as Monty Hall. Just consider the complex mechanics of the show, the volatile interactions with over-excited people etc. and be amazed. In his old age Jack Benny watched it and appreciated Monty's professionalism. They met and talked once and Jack asked Monty why he had so few close-ups of his own face as it was his show. Monty said, "No, it is the contestant's show, its not about me."

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It & he are unbelievable. He's sheer perfection. He never punishes the contestant. And very rarely do they deserve such. People were different then. It will get to the >BIG DEAL< of the day, more times than not the 2 women will clutch hands as it comes down. Very emotional. Nothing is grudged at final declaration. Occasionally a tear comes to my eyes watching these gems.

Sometimes the contestants are disappointed with their (prize.) But, they brazen it out, plaster a smile on their mug and carry on.

More often than not they'll throw in A/C on the car give-a-ways + pick up the tax and license + "other extras." I love it! And when they give away the Chevy Vegas. I lmao, it's junk, but, that's okay. Nobody knew it then. & it's brand new.

The one BIG prize that is just totally ridiculous is that 45 day cruise to the North Pole & beyond. WTF! Monty always gets that sheepish grin on his face when he hands one out. And you smell a rat when the BIG DEAL is worth in excess of $14,000. Monty sells it after the win by calling it a "Legacy trip." tee, hee.

I've discovered "Let's Make a Deal" once & again on my YouTube app on Cox Contour 2 box. It's truly wonderful.

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In memorial,,,Monty Hall gets the Friday morning Direct Hit.

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The one BIG prize that is just totally ridiculous is that 45 day cruise to the North Pole & beyond.


What's the beyond part? Do they end up in Pellucidar?

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That's what I can't figure out! But, you're goin'.

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I WON! I WON! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!

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& can you imagine 45 days at sea with the wife? One of us wouldn't make it past day 10.

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