Wayne Newton & More Set for WHO WANTS TO BE MILLIONAIRE Las Vegas Celebrity Week

The nationally Syndicated game show WHO WANTS TO BE MILLIONAIRE will present an entire week of special celebrity contestants during Las Vegas Celebrity Week, airing Jan. 29-Feb. 2. Each contestant will take on the classic 14-question game opposite host CHRIS HARRISON for the chance to win $1 million for their favorite charity.

Robin Leach, Monday, Jan. 29:
Legendary television personality and entertainment reporter Robin Leach is a columnist at the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Leach is playing for the Boys & Girls Club of America, which helps millions of kids develop essential skills.

Piff the Magic Dragon, Tuesday, Jan. 30:
America's favorite magical dragon, Piff the Magic Dragon, is performing his critically acclaimed show at Flamingo Las Vegas. His winnings will go to Feeding America, a hunger relief organization with a nationwide network of food banks.

Cindy Williams, Wednesday, Jan. 31:
Actress Cindy Williams most recently wrapped up a run in "Menopause the Musical" at Harrah's Las Vegas. Williams is playing for Operation Smile, which provides life-saving reconstructive cleft surgeries worldwide.

Penn & Teller, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 1-2:
Comedy-magic duo Penn & Teller's long-running hit show is at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. They are playing for Opportunity Village, a Las Vegas-based organization serving adults with various disabilities.

Wayne Newton, Friday, Feb. 2:
Entertainment legend Wayne Newton currently is performing at Bally's Las Vegas. His winnings will go to the USO, which provides help and programs to military service members and their families.

The Emmy®-nominated "Millionaire" airs across the country weekdays in national syndication. It is taped in front of a live studio audience at Caesars Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas. Go to MillionaireTV.com for time and channel. "Millionaire" is produced by Valleycrest Productions Ltd. and is distributed by Disney|ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution. James Rowley serves as executive producer.

Photo credit: Jacob Kepler/ Disney|ABC Home Entertainment and TV Distribution

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