CBS's THE PRICE IS RIGHT Announces Annual Nationwide Contestant Search

CBS Entertainment's Daytime Emmy Award-winning game show THE PRICE IS RIGHT, network television's #1-rated daytime series and the longest-running game show, wants Boston to "Come On Down" for its annual nationwide contestant search Thursday, Sept. 18. Those chosen will appear as contestants during the 43rd season of the game show in Los Angeles. The contestant search, which kicked off in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, August 12, will next visit San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 21 and Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 26.

In each market where a casting call takes place, two participants will be selected to fly to Los Angeles and attend a taping of the legendary game show, THE PRICE IS RIGHT. A bidder's spot on Contestants' Row will be guaranteed to one of the two chosen participants who will learn if they are selected to "Come On Down" when they hear their name called during the show's taping.

Following is the address for the Boston area casting call:

Thursday, Sept. 18 - Boston (WBZ-TV) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mohegan Sun Casino
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.

Uncasville, CT 06382

All applicants must be legal U.S. residents, aged 18 and over. Official rules can be found on each individual station's website, and upcoming schedules will be posted on www.cbs.com and www.priceisright.com.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT is hosted by Drew Carey. Produced by FremantleMedia North America, THE PRICE IS RIGHT is broadcast weekdays (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Mike Richards and Jennifer Mullin are executive producers.

CBS Daytime has been #1 in the day-part for 27 consecutive years, featuring a balance of dramas, game shows and talk. Recently, CBS led all networks with a combined 14 wins at "The 41st Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards." CBS's daytime lineup includes network television's #1-rated daytime program and longest-running game show THE PRICE IS RIGHT, the #1 daytime drama THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, daytime talk show THE TALK as well as THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and LET'S MAKE A DEAL.

Website: http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThePriceIsRightCBS

Twitter: www.twitter.com/priceisright

Drew Carey on Twitter: www.twitter.com/drewfromtv

CBS Twitter: http://twitter.com/CBSTweet

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