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Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much (2017): Cast & Plot

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Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much is a 2017 documentary directed by CJ Wallis, starring Theodore Slauson, Kevin Pollak and Drew Carey. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
CJ Wallis
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much About?

The premise of Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Maths teacher Ted Slauson developed an unusual obsession: meticulously recording and memorizing prices from the game show The Price is Right, a hobby he began in 1972. His dedication led him to assist a contestant in placing a perfect bid during a 2008 showcase round. This seemingly innocent act sparked a significant controversy and became a notable event in television history, raising questions about the show's fairness and integrity.

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Cast & crew

Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much Cast

Theodore Slauson leads the cast, with Kevin Pollak and Drew Carey. Directed by CJ Wallis; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much Plot Summary

What happens in Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Throughout his early years, Theodore Slauson dedicated a significant portion of his life to a very specific obsession: documenting and meticulously memorizing the exact prices of the various prizes featured on the iconic game show The Price Is Right. This passion was not merely a hobby, but a long-term strategy. Once he reached the age of 18, Slauson began traveling to the show’s recordings with the primary goal of becoming a contestant himself.

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How Well Do You Know Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which iconic game show is at the center of the documentary?

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Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much?

Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much released?

Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much was released on October 13, 2017.

Who directed Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much?

Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much was directed by CJ Wallis.

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Who is in the cast of Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much?

Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much stars Theodore Slauson, Kevin Pollak and Drew Carey, among 5 credited actors.

Does Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much have a post-credit scene?

No. Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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