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Bill Cullen hosted both the daytime and nighttime versions of the show. For two seasons (1959 � 1961), the nighttime version was eighth in the prime-time Nielsen ratings , making it the most-watched game show on television at the time. The game centered around contestants making bids on the price of a prize, rewarding the contestant with the closest bid without going over with the prize itself and sometimes a chance at other prizes. Critics cited Cullen's easygoing personality as a key part of the show's success, and the show also gained reputation during the years following the Quiz show scandals, becoming the most-watched game show in prime-time from 1959 to 1961. The show was also a precursor to the current and most well-known version of the show, premiering in 1972 on CBS and in syndication. |
