Audience-participation game show that made audience costumes a national sport.
Why it matters
Episode guide
32 episodes across 4 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Contestants in wild costumes trade prizes for mystery boxes and numbered doors. Risk is the comedy. Deal energy becomes American game-show folklore.
Network & studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1960s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Audience-participation game show that made audience costumes a national sport.
Creators
Stefan Hatos · Monty Hall
Key cast
- Monty Hall as Host
- Jay Stewart as Announcer
Flash facts
- Game show created by Stefan Hatos and Monty Hall; premiered 1963 on NBC.
- Monty Hall hosted the classic era of audience deals and Big Deals.
- Spawned endless revivals and the cultural shorthand of Door Number Three.
FAQ
What network aired Let's Make a Deal?
Let's Make a Deal is associated with NBC/ABC (1963–1976).
Why is Let's Make a Deal in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1960s?
Audience-participation game show that made audience costumes a national sport.
Who are the key names behind Let's Make a Deal?
Creators and principals include Stefan Hatos, Monty Hall.
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