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Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much

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Theodore Slauson causes controversy when he bids perfectly on a showcase prize.
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Orla Smith Battle Royale With Cheese A compelling and addictive watch. May 6, 2020 Full Review Nate Adams The Only Critic An engrossing, fun, and unbelievable true story. It's also one of the year's best films. Rated: A- May 6, 2020 Full Review Josh Sorokach Decider The Price is Right is woven into our cultural iconography, which is why any and all fans of the beloved series will want to check this out. Oct 2, 2018 Full Review Bradley Gibson Film Threat Even if you're not a game show fan, this film is fascinating. Rated: 8/10 Feb 21, 2018 Full Review Chloe Walker Film Inquiry Perfect Bid is a perfectly fine film. At seventy minutes long, it doesn't overstay its welcome, it's warmly presented, and offers up some interesting behind-the-scenes insights into one of the world's most famous game shows. Dec 29, 2017 Full Review Simon Foster Screen-Space [One] of the most remarkable moments of television history is examined with an acutely insightful eye and jaunty rhythm in director C.J. Wallis' hugely enjoyable doc. Rated: 4/5 Dec 10, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeff M This is a very lightweight but quite entertaining documentary about one of the more fascinating game show scandals in television history. Slauson is probably the ultimate PRICE IS RIGHT fanatic, attending the show dozens of times. His commitment and dedication are simultaneously admirable and eye-rolling, and it's very interesting watching his path from viewer to contestant to controversial trouble-maker. At less than 75 minutes long, this is a fun little time-passer, especially for those of you who love old games shows as much as I do. And whether you agree with Slauson or not, he's definitely right about one thing - Holly was the greatest Barker Beauty ever. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review alex v Theo got a paycheck for telling the world his life story. Good for him. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I had to turn it off half way through due to the cringe. Theodore comes off as self-absorbed and uncomfortably obsessed with Holly. He is not nearly as interesting as he or the director believe. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Fletcher I Non-stop cringefest. Director needed to have a stronger POV on the central figure. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/12/22 Full Review dustin d Perfect Bid is a laser-focused documentary about one obsessive fan of The Price Is Right. This goes to show whenever there is a show that can be gamed, there will always be an obsessed man (pretty much always a man), who will figure out how to break it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A highly insightful documentary of just knowing your way around a game show's limitations. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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C.J. Wallis

Director

Bob Barker

Actor

Roger Dobkowitz

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Mallory Kennedy

Producer

C.J. Wallis

Producer

C.J. Wallis

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Movie Info

Synopsis Theodore Slauson causes controversy when he bids perfectly on a showcase prize.
Director
C.J. Wallis
Producer
Mallory Kennedy, C.J. Wallis
Genre
Documentary, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2018
Runtime
1h 12m
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