Million Dollar Password '09

One of the keys to the success of a game show is the ability for viewers to play along. Appealing hosts and likeable players add to the show's watchability. With the help of Regis Philban, one of the all-time most popular television personalities, CBS resurrected one of the longest-running 60's/70's game shows, Password. Regis' upped the ante and renamed it "Million Dollar Password," we assume with the blessings of Betty White.

The comedienne often appeared as a celebrity player on classic "Password." Her husband was the late Alan Luden, host of the orginal daytime game show. They met on the set. According to Ms. White, Alan was sure she was the one, but she had her doubts. She was dating others when he proposed. She turned him down. Nonplussed, he wore the engagement ring he had bought her on a chain around his neck, until she finally said, "Yes."

Million Dollar Password returns for its summer run, Sunday, May 24, 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT. Sadly, it begins with a rerun. A new epsiode airs on May 31 and June 14. The show is pre-empted June 7th for CBS's annual broadcast of the Tony Awards. Rebroadcasts of other episodes air June 21, 28, and July 5.

Contestants are paired with celebrities in teams of two. Two teams vye against each other during each round. The team members take turns being the clue-giver and clue-receiver. They can use only one word to describe the secret word. The clue-receiver can pass if they can't come up with the word. The clue-giver can pass if they cannot come up with a descriptive synonym. If a team can make it through several rounds without being eliminated, they have a chance at the Million Dollar Password and the non-celebrity goes home with the cash prize.

Sunday, May 24 - 8:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT
Rebroadcast: Emmy Award winner William Shatner ("Boston Legal") and actress/comedian Aisha Tyler (CBS's "CSI" and "Ghost Whisperer").

Sunday, May 31 - 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT
Jamie Kennedy (CBS's "Ghost Whisperer") and comedian Norm MacDonald.

Sunday, June 7 - 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT
Preempted: "The 63rd Annual Tony Awards"

Sunday, June 14 - 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT
Jeff Garlin ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") and Chelsea Handler ("Chelsea Lately").

Sunday, June 21 - 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT
Rebroadcast: Neil Patrick Harris (CBS's "How I Met Your Mother") and television personality Rachael Ray.

Sunday, June 28 - 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT
Rebroadcast: Julie Chen (CBS's "The Early Show") and Phil Keoghan (CBS's "The Amazing Race").

Sunday, July 5 - 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT
Rebroadcast: Legendary comedic actress (and veteran player of the original "Password") Betty White and radio/television host Adam Carolla.

Million Dollar Password is produced by FremantleMedia North America. Vincent Rubino is executive producer.

Million Dollar Password

Clever communication is the key as Password players must rely on one-word clues to guess the secret word;
Played just like the TV game show; Million Dollar Password is a modern twist on the original word association classic;
Based on the popular TV game show featuring new host; Regis Philbin;
The game is played between two competing teams in a deceptively simple word guessing game.
This home edition brings all the excitement home for hours of family fun. Suitable for ages 10+. Contains a timer/game console(Requires 3 AA batteries. Batteries not included.)

iToys Million Dollar Password Handheld with Touch Pad
Single and multiplayer games;
Includes over 1000 questions;
Fast paced and fun with standard and lightning round questions;
On screen animations;
Alpha-touch keypad for easy word entry.

Password DVD Game

New DVD edition of the classic game show combines all the fun and excitement of the game show along with the strategy and interactivity that has made the home version the number 2 best selling word game of all time. Featuring retro "reveal glasses" that enable only the clue givers the ability to see the Password.
Complete with virtual host "Charmin" Chuck Harmon;
Password is the #2 best selling word game of all time;
New DVD edition combines fun and excitement with strategy and interactivity.


Quick Picks Password Travel Game
Based on the popular TV game show;
Travel size tin;
The whole family can enjoy.