
Winner of "Best Documentary" at the Orlando FIlm Festival, "Perfect Bid" explores how Slauson became adept at recording and memorizing prices of products featured on the show since its inception in 1972, culminating in him helping a contestant place a perfect bid during a 2008 Showcase, and ending in one of the biggest controversies in game show history as covered by TIME Magazine, Esquire, TMZ and more. Upon seeing a rough cut, Roger Dobkowitz, 5 time Emmy winner and 36-year... (Full plot summary below)
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Winner of "Best Documentary" at the Orlando FIlm Festival, "Perfect Bid" explores how Slauson became adept at recording and memorizing prices of products featured on the show since its inception in 1972, culminating in him helping a contestant place a perfect bid during a 2008 Showcase, and ending in one of the biggest controversies in game show history as covered by TIME Magazine, Esquire, TMZ and more. Upon seeing a rough cut, Roger Dobkowitz, 5 time Emmy winner and 36-year producer of the show, along with television legend, Bob Barker, both commended Wallis' workmanship, and gave of their time in support of the project by participating in interview sessions and providing invaluable context for the film. "I think this wonderful documentary has a big chance of breaking away from all the other documentaries that come out each year. I am happy someone is recognizing the dedication of our fans," said Dobkowitz. "Ted Slauson is a loyal friend and true. People like that are the reason I didn't have to work for a living....its the least I could do" - Bob Barker.
Leave your thoughts about Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much.
| Film ThreatBradley GibsonEven if you're not a game show fan, this film is fascinating. |
| Film InquiryChloe WalkerPerfect Bid is a perfectly fine film. At seventy minutes long, it doesn't overstay its welcome, it's warmly presented, and offers up some interesting behind-the-scenes insights into one of the world's most famous game shows. |
| DeciderJosh SorokachThe Price is Right is woven into our cultural iconography, which is why any and all fans of the beloved series will want to check this out. |
| User ReviewJonathan DThis is a nice short and entertaining documentary about a guy that wasted so much time on memorizing prices on items for the Price is Right. He went to over 35 tapings of the show and was picked 1 time. he helped other contestants nail perfect bids and then was ultimately tied to the Perfect Showcase showdown bid in 2008. You feel bad that he wasted so much time and never actually won any significant $$$ and never received any money from the two people he helped win it big on the Price is Right. Worth a watch. |
| User ReviewJulian KThis is a nice short and entertaining documentary about a guy that wasted so much time on memorizing prices on items for the Price is Right. He went to over 35 tapings of the show and was picked 1 time. he helped other contestants nail perfect bids and then was ultimately tied to the Perfect Showcase showdown bid in 2008. You feel bad that he wasted so much time and never actually won any significant $$$ and never received any money from the two people he helped win it big on the Price is Right. Worth a watch. |