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New deal for Regis.(ARTS ETC.)(TUNING IN TO TV)

Article from: The Washington Times Article date: October 15, 2007

Byline: Robyn-Denise Yourse, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

New deal for Regis

A new version of the classic game show "Password" is coming to CBS with Regis Philbin as host and a big-money prize.

The network said Thursday that it has ordered six episodes of "Million Dollar Password" and plans to show the program early next year.

"I'm thrilled to be part of this great show that I remember so well from a few years ago," Mr. Philbin said. "It was a very classy production, and Allen Ludden was so terrific."

Mr. Ludden, who ...

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