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Regis Picked for New 'Password'

Morning maven chosen for remake of classic 'Password'

By Jonas Oransky, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 11, 2007 6:08 PM CDT

(Newser) – Regis Philbin will return to the game show format with a remake of the classic “Password” called “Million Dollar Password.” CBS has ordered six hour-long episodes to be aired later this season, Variety reports; a channel exec was excited to score the... Read full story »

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