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"Millionaire" May Return to ABC Primetime

The tremendous success of Slumdog Millionaire is encouraging ABC to bring back Who Wants to be a Millionaire to prime-time.

According to Entertainment Weekly, ABC is discussing bringing the monster hit back for one or two weeks this summer run to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of the show's debut. I can't believe that it has been that long already! Anyway, the idea seems to be practical; however, I don't believe the show will get the ratings that ABC is looking for, especially if it runs every night. Maybe two or three nights would keep the viewers interested. But let's be honest, the show can get a little repetitive.

And who will be chosen as the host? Since they are honoring the show's debut, I believe that Regis should take the reins once again seeing as he was the original face of Millionaire. Meredith Vieira would be another safe choice, but I think Regis would be the best fit. It wouldn't hurt the show if producers decided to spice it up a bit. It wouldn't hurt to add some new and improved life-lines, more audience involvement, or maybe even something that makes being in the "hot seat" more stressful - like a time limit.

All in all, I think bringing back Millionaire for one last hurrah would bring in a fair amount of viewers. Those who have seen Slumdog (if you haven't, drop what you are doing and GO NOW) will enjoy Millionaire's comeback, and I think fans of the show will be back to watch the anniversary run. Let's hope that a contestant goes all the way just like Jamal in Slumdog!

- Vanessa


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