Monty Hall
Game Show Host
About This Interview
Monty Hall was interviewed for over three hours in Beverly Hills, CA. Hall reminisces about his early career in radio in Winnipeg and Toronto, and his subsequent move to New York. He describes his work on early television shows The Sky’s The Limit, Bingo-at-Home, Video Village, and Your First Impression. Hall discusses his brief stint as host of Twenty-One and the Quiz Show scandals that rocked the industry. He details his producing partnership with Stefan Hatos, co-creator of the hit game show Let’s Make a Deal, and speaks of his appearances on numerous television tributes for celebrity entertainers. Hall also talks about his time as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, and explains the importance of philanthropy. Fred Wostbrock conducted the interview on February 15, 2002.
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Monty Hall on how the concept of contestants in costumes on
Let's Make a Deal (03m 22s)
Monty Hall on changing his last name (00m 39s)
Monty Hall on lessons learned from Jack Benny (01m 38s)Chapters
- Chapter 1
- On his childhood and early influences; on wanting to be a broadcaster or impressionist as a youngster; on his favorite books and radio programs; on the generous man who put him through college; on serving in the Canadiian Officers Training Corps
- On working at CKRC radio in Winnipeg, Canada; on CHUM radio in Toronto; on changing his name; on "The Auctioneer" - the forerunner to Let's Make a Deal; on radio programs in which he starred; on meeting his wife, Marilyn
- Chapter 2
- On forming Monty Hall productions; on the radio show, "Who Am I?"; on getting into television; on moving to New York and writing a telegram to Pat Weaver to try to get a job
- On December 7, 1955 - a momentous day in his career; on the short-lived Sky's the Limit; on hosting televised Bingo, on hosting Keep Talking; on briefly hosting Twenty-One and the subsequent quiz show scandals that emerged
- Chapter 3
- On the impact of the quiz show scandals on game shows; on hosting a television talk show, Byline with Monty Hall; on Video Village and First Impressions
- On co-creating Let's Make a Deal with Steve Hatos
- On trying to sell Let's Make a Deal; on the first taping of Let's Make a Deal and quitting smoking
- Chapter 4
- On the budget of Let's Make a Deal; on re-negotiating his contract and moving from NBC to ABC
- On the cast, crew and format of Let's Make a Deal; on the diversity of Let's Make a Deal contestants; on the concept of contestants in costumes
- On being the host of Let's Make a Deal; on the benefits of producing and hosting Let's Make a Deal
- Chapter 5
- On the great and "zonk"prizes on Let's Make a Deal; on the production schedule of Let's Make a Deal; on the atmosphere on the set of Let's Make a Deal; on the catchphrases from Let's Make a Deal; on the Monty Hall Paradox - math problem
- On Let's Make a Deal moving to ABC; on wanting to host a talk show; on appearing on That Girl, The Odd Couple and The Dean Martin Show
- Chapter 6
- On why Let's Make a Deal went off the air; on the new version of Let's Make a Deal and finding the new host
- On getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; on writing a book; on becoming Honorary Mayor of Hollywood; on hosting television specias through the Variety Club on CBS ; on his charity work
- Chapter 7
- On touring with the musical High Button Shoes; on the TV movie, The Courage and the Passion; on lessons from Jack Benny; on his charity work
- On reflecting on his life; on celebrity and giving back; on the highlight of his career; on his mentor; on how he'd like to be remembered
- On photographs of shows on which he's worked - Cowboy Theater, Your First Impression, Let's Make a Deal, Split Second, The Odd Couple, That Girl
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