Special to the Progress
NEW YORK — Throughout the last decade, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” has given away over $132 million to hot seat contestants from all over the country. Now it’s YOUR turn to win some Millionaire money! The hit game show is looking for some Texans who want to try their luck in the Millionaire hot seat, for the opportunity to win $1 million. Those who audition may be considered at producer’s sole discretion, for either the syndicated version of the show, hosted by Meredith Vieira or the 10th Anniversary Edition of Millionaire which will air on ABC this August and will be hosted by Regis Philbin.
Contestant auditions will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the Pavilion Royale, 5800 N. Airline Drive, Houston. The audition line will form in the Bella Ballroom. No one will be admitted in line before 6 a.m.
The 10th anniversary edition of Millionaire will air locally on ABC, Sunday – Thursday, 8-9 p.m. ET beginning Sunday, Aug. 9 and culminating on Sunday, Aug. 23.
Houston was one of six cities chosen for the first leg of Millionaire traveling auditions. Auditions were held through June in Nashville, Tenn., Charlotte, N.C., Indianapolis, Ind., Tampa, Fla., and will also be held in Kansas City, Mo.
Nation/World and Features
June 27, 2009
Millionaire producers to hold auditions July 1 in Houston
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