Come On Down!: Behind the Big Doors at "The Price Is Right" [BARGAIN PRICE] (Paperback)

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The Official Behind-the-Scenes Guide to America's Most Popular and Longest-Running Game Show!

For thirty-five years, The Price Is Right has been television's #1 game show, inviting 4.5 million home viewers daily to "Come On Down!" and join the studio contestants as they compete for fabulous prizes. A true pop culture phenomenon—with its flashy set, Big Wheel, Plinko board, "Barker Beauties," quirky contestants, Showcase Showdowns, and most importantly, its legendary host, Bob Barker—Price has set the standard for daytime reality TV.

And no one knows it better than Stan Blits, the show's music director, contestant coordinator, and Emmy Award-nominated staff writer, who has been on the set and behind the scenes for almost three decades. In Come On Down! he shares the never-before-told stories and secrets about the most memorable moments, outrageous contestants, highlights and lowlights, and painstaking process of carefully handpicking just the right elements that have made The Price Is Right a long-running hit. Jam-packed with photographs, trivia, and fascinating memories, Come On Down! is the perfect gift for every Price fan!

About the Author

Stan Blits is a twenty-seven year veteran of “The Price is Right.” He is the co-producer, music director, contestant coordinator, and staff writer. He lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (September 4, 2007)
• ISBN-10: 0061350117
• ASIN: B001O9CCTI
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #523,247 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Little Disappointed, September 7, 2007

By	Craig Byrne (Burbank, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Come On Down!: Behind the Big Doors at "The Price Is Right" (Paperback)

Although this book was very well written and well put together, I was a bit disappointed as it seemed more like a "commemorative book from the show's production." I would have liked to have read more on the histories of the individual games, and of course more on the Barker's Beauties. I don't think I saw any mention at all of Holly and Dian, and maybe it's because of the issues they had with the show, but to me it seems I'd much rather read an unauthorized tome if that's what it'd take. They're just as much a part of the show's history as Plinko or Bob himself.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read...., September 4, 2007

By	Cam Op (Oklahoma City, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Come On Down!: Behind the Big Doors at "The Price Is Right" (Paperback)

Everything you wanted to know about how the show is produced, how the contestants are selected, and just how much work goes into the show. Filled with wit and wisdom from Stan Blits, it's a simple read, never too technical or boring. Great trivia, too. The theme song and original package of prize music was recorded in London!! Highly recommended...

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This Price is Wrong, December 13, 2007

By	lewis jackman (Sleepy Lagoon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Come On Down!: Behind the Big Doors at "The Price Is Right" (Paperback)

How do you begin to write about The Price is Right without even so much as a mention or single photo of former Barker's Beauties Dian Parkinson and Holly Hallstrom??? They each chalked up nearly twenty years apiece on the show and, along with Janice Pennington (who IS prominently featured), were as much responsible for the show's long run as Bob Barker himself.

What next? A Wheel of Fortune book with no mention of Vanna? Bob may be gone but it looks like he still wielded plenty of influence over this self-congrulatory piece of revised history in which the contributions of Dian and Holly have been "neutered" right out of the "official" story. Save your money for the UNAUTHORIZED version. PS Dian and Holly, we miss you!!!