The Price is Right

What a scam. The winners are pre-​selected by some guy named Stan. If you don’t look like a white boy from Wisconsin who has no rhythm, you are not getting picked. Also, be prepared to wait for about 2 – 3 hours and bring some food with you because they have 256 guests and enough food for 50 people. I paid $ 25 for 2 snickers bars, a bag of nuts, a redbull, bag of chips and bottled water. The only good thing about this experience was seeing how the show is put together.

I have brought groups to attend The Price is Right several years now, and we always have SUCH a great time! Keep in mind it does require standing in line for 3 – 4 hours but that’s part of the fun… just pack a sack lunch and stay hydrated and you’re good to go. Also a heads up that you do have to turn in your cell phone for about 90 minutes of the time (a perfect chance to be present and have fun with those you’re attending with).
Have FUN when you «come on down!!!»

NICK WINKLER, COME ON DOWN!!!
I will never forget those words! My husband was actually chosen to be a contestant on The Price Is Right!
I was able to get priority tickets to the taping on August 10^th, 2015. I have always wanted to go on The Price Is Right and my husband has an equally adventurous personality so when Father’s Day was rolling around I thought this would be the perfect out of the box present for him.
We stayed at a nice hotel fairly close and when the day came for us to go to the taping we were amped up! I mean, super amped! I was that girl in the line that was full of energy and jumping around the whole time. I probably evenly annoyed people but for the most part people seemed to like the energy.
Come with a full belly and a coffee because you’re in for a long waiting in line experience. Since we had priority tickets we were able to cut in front of the initial line and had guaranteed seats. You then sign your life away in a waiver.
Second step is to take your photo in front of a blue screen. Think DMV. I think this is so they can get an idea if you look good on camera or not.
Third step is more waiting. I think here they want to see if you are friendly and can make friends with the people you are in line with or if you are shy and sit playing games on your phone the whole time.
Last step, they take you in groups of 30 for the interview portion with a producer. I think by this time they have their top contestants highlighted and just want to see your personality shine through. So, make an impressions!
Then, you go through security and you have to check your cell phone. They understandably don’t want anything leaking.
Once you get into the studio its amazing! The colors are cheerful and exciting and there’s loud dance music playing to get you pumped up.
Mu husband was the third person to be called down! I have never felt so much adrenaline in my entire life! He didn’t make it up on stage til 3^rd to last. He won a 4 piece countertop appliance set which included a deep fryer, a bread maker, an indoor grill and a pressure cooker. Mama scored!
Then my husband won me 4 pairs on Oscar de la Renta heels! YES! We also won a ping pong table, and a laptop!
When it came time to spin the wheel he spun that thing like a boss and rolled a .95!
SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN TIME!
He didn’t end up winning that but what would we have done with a party boat anyways?! We live in San Francisco!
It took 3 months for our episode to air so that was hard keeping that secret for so long but it was obviously worth it.
Amazing and life changing experience!

This show is absolutely nothing like the real Price is Right. Do not waste your money, it was way to expensive for the performance and I bet when they came to WV the prizes they actually gave to winners didn’t total $ 3000 all together. They gave away $ 25 target gift cards to 8 or so people and subway gift cards to another 8. It was very disappointing. Would not recommend it.

Very disappointed in them production staff. Security was well aware of a group of people that were drunk. They were stepping on other peoples toes, falling all over people and not listening to your staff in line!!! These people were obnoxious, rude and really annoying. Our group could smell the alcohol as we were waiting for the interview process. The were all drinking in line!!! I’m really surprised as I think it was a huge liability to have these people in the audience. And to our surprise I was appalled as they actually called one from the group. Yeah he was dancing all over but they were DRUNK!!!

My sisters and I went to see The Price Is Right on 11/​10/​2015. Drew Carey is fantastic! He makes the show so much fun. He sings, dances, talks to the audience. Just a lot of fun! This was my 3^rd time going to the show and I will go back any chance I can get!

Like a lot of middle-​aged Americans, I’ve been watching The Price is Right since I was a kid. Now I finally had my chance to attend a taping in person. How was it?
Exhausting. Like Jimmy Kimmel Live, the TPIR producers have seen fit to turn something that should be fun (attending a game show) into an hours-​long endurance event involving lots and lots of pointless standing out in the sun in long lines.
We arrived at a quarter to noon, and were the amongst the very last group to get tickets (there were literally four people behind us who made it in, with everyone else being turned away). After they let you in, you stand in another line for an hour whilst waiting for your pictures to be taken, name tags to be distributed, etc. They only have one person handing out name tags and one photo station for a crowd of almost 300. Why?
Then you go sit in another area while groups of 25 people or so are called up and a producer talks to you. They pick one person from every group, and in our case, it was pretty obvious who they were going to pick: they producer went down the line, asking all of us a question or two, until he got to one very nice guy in his 50s with a big scraggly beard near the end of the line. The producer spent twice as much time talking to this guy as the rest of us combined. My girlfriend and I turned to each other and said «He’s the guy getting picked.» Sure enough, he was the sixth or seventh person called down to Contestants’ Row.
After you talk to the producer, you go stand in ANOTHER long line, this one uncovered with the sun beating down on you while they have one station taking away everyone’s cell phones and making you walk through a metal detector. One station for 300 people. Why? And why not just require the phones to be turned off and/​or use cell phone jammers and/​or throw anyone seen using one out of the studio? What is the point in physically taking them away?
Afterwards, you stand in another covered area for a half-​hour before they start ushering people in through a door. One small door for 300 people. See a pattern here? It’s borderline sadistic after a point. They don’t HAVE to make you wait this long but they do anyway.
Finally, four hours after you arrived, the taping begins. Drew and George (the announcer) are very engaged with the fans. Drew does a bunch of stand-​up during the breaks and George is always talking to the fans seated near him.
Some things you don’t see on the show:
Ever wonder how the contestants called down can hear their names over everyone yelling? They have a guy up front with their names written on big cue cards.
A contestant (who ended up winning the show) on the first Contestants’ Row froze up badly when giving her bid. When she finally came up with her number, they re-​filmed the guy before her giving his bid so the transition to her looked smooth on-​camera.
The stage is TINY. The big wheel just about fills it. Growing up, I’d always thought they had one area of the stage for the wheel, one for the games, and one for the Showcase podiums. Nope. They’re just really, really clever with the camera angles and lighting.
During the commercial breaks, they’ll re-​film some of the shots with the models showing off the merchandise and reacting to the contestants’ guessing, etc. They don’t have the contestants come back up, mind you, but the models give the reactions in the right spots so they must be watching the replay of the game on the monitor. This is when Drew breaks out his stand-​up to fill in the time.
After the show is over, they announced that everyone on Contestants’ Row who didn’t make it on the stage would receive $ 300 each. Then they gave the «COME ON DOWN» treatment to one more randomly-​picked audience member and let her run up to the stage.
Then we left, picked up my cellphone and were off, six hours after we’d showed up to watch the taping of a one-​hour show.
Summary: It was fun to do once, but not again. Watching the show is fun, but it’s not worth the pointless standing-​in-​line purgatory they put you through beforehand.

We waited forever. We arrived at 12 and were in line after line until about 4:30 until we were finally in the studio, and we didn’t leave until about 6:30. It’s an all-​day event and you should bring water and snacks if you don’t want to spend a crapload of money on the food.
The taping was so fun! I had such a great time. Drew Carey was hilarious and does stand ups during commercials and talks to the audience. Unfortunately, we didn’t get picked, but I’m sure if we did, I would have rated it a lot more than 3 stars, but the wait ruined it for me.
I definitely would recommend it, but be prepared to be there for hours.

CBS studios is wonderful. Friendly staff, willing to tell you what’s happening at all times.
We were there an hour before we were suppose to (as recommended). Note: you’ll be standing outside waiting regardless in a half shaded/​half sun line for at least an hour.
Upon entering you’ll have to stand in another line after you receive your ticket. This line is about 45 minutes to an hour while they check IDs, give you name tags, take pictures for souvenirs and for the producers. This is a chance to get food/​restroom/​buy merchandise.
Once you’re done there you wait in another hour long line where you’ll be interviewed with a group of 25 – 50 people. Then you’ll move along the other side of the building and wait until they rearrange the order of people.
Once you’re in the studio it’s smooth sailing. You’re inside for max an hour/​hour and 15. It’s fun, high energy. and you have a chance to win. I didn’t but I was excited when the people around me won.
Kind of a childhood dream, but you have to really want to be on it and understand you’re there for a day! I wouldn’t do it again, but I’m glad I did it.

This is something you have to do as a red-​blooded American. For as much divisiveness and hate there is in the world today, nothing brings people together like the chance to spin a big ass wheel and then win a showcase full of amazing prices. Of course Bob Barker isn’t the host anymore, but the show is still great. Drew Carey is good, and the producers have nailed it by giving the show a touchup without taking away any of its retro kitsch vibe.
Some protips for those who want to go:
1. There are two kinds of tickets you can get online – priority and line voucher. Obviously you want priority because you are guaranteed to get in, and you get in faster.
2. Go in a big group that is happy and enthusiastic to be there.
3. Make sure your group wears matching custom-​made shirts in BRIGHT colors. Of the people they called, most were in a big group wearing matching bright colored shirts.
4. Being in a group and wearing matching t-​shirts isn’t enough. If you want to be on the show, you have about 10 – 20 seconds to impress a producer when they interview you. You will be asked one question – «What do you do» or «Where do you live.» Make sure you talk talk talk and enthuse enthuse enthuse. Give them a taste of what you’re gonna do if you get called on down!!! They’re looking for good TV.
5. It’s a lot of waiting, so be prepared for that. A LOT
6. They have food and beverages there that you can purchase.
7. HAVE FUN!!! Even tho we didn’t get called to stage, it was fun being there and helping the other contestants win stuff.

A lot of mixed reviews here. Here is the quick breakdown…
Yes you wait for a long time, but if you are going because you just want to see the show and you have the day dedicated to this then you will have a good time.
If you are going so you can win prizes only then you will most likely leave unhappy because you have less than a 1% chance of getting actually up to bid.
MOST IMPORTANT: Get priority tickets!!! You will not want to waste your time waiting in line if you get general admission tickets because you will need to show up extra early!
That’s pretty much it, the rest I am writing down below is the highlights of the experience.
I went with 3 close friends/​family and we had a blast even though we didn’t get on. We knew we were going to wait most of the day and knew that we didn’t have a great chance of getting on but were hopeful. It was 90s week and my cousin had by far one of the best outfits there and I thought I did well for the interview but didn’t get on. HOWEVER we did get put in the 2^nd row! It was awesome to be up that close to see everything!
The host: Drew Carey is SO funny on stage. I’d say he nailed about 90% of his jokes which was awesome, very chilled guy with little to no filter, which is why he is so funny!

What a fun and exciting experience. I didn’t know we were going to Hollywood until a week before so I could only get a general ticket but still got in. If you get a priority ticket then you are guaranteed to get in and don’t have to stand in line for a long time like I did.
I talked to a lot of nice people while waiting and one was a couple celebrating their 50^th wedding anniversary. Low and behold, the wife was picked to «Come on Down!» She ended up winning the showcase! They and their son sat in the row in front of me and it was super exciting to cheer and root for Margaret! Her son turned around and told me, «My Mom’s lifelong dream came true! » It was a surreal experience because out of 300 people, someone I was talking to won!
Plan on staying for at least 6 hours. I ran across the street to the box store and for 5 dollars, I rented a box to store my backpack (no backpacks allowed!).
I would do it again only with friends or a group. They like groups and not single people because there’s no one to go up on stage with you if you win.

This was an awesome experience! We came for my gf’s 30^th birthday and had such a blast! The long line was initially intimidating but since we had priority tickets, we were pulled from the line in a few minutes. It took us about 2.5 hours from the time we arrived until entering the studio after pictures, paperwork, and interviewing. Word to the wise, bring snacks and lunch as you will be there from about 9−2pm. You can purchase food outside while waiting if you please, but the line was extremely long and many didn’t have enough time to eat before having to throw the food away. The entire experience is really fun and full of energy. Definitely something that you should do while in LA

I have to give this two stars because the experience I had wasn’t at all what I was hoping for. We got to CBS, around 9:00 in the morning and we were greeted by some very nice employees. We then went to the part where you wait to get your name tag, and the security people were very rude. Then, as we waited to get our name tags, nothing was going and the employees were treated the guest like children. There is an employee of the Lindsey who came off to be very rude especially. We my husband and I tired to ask a question and she answered with a answer of stupidity.
Now I know being a very popular TV show and just plain common sense we would have to surrender our phone later than sooner. The employees made us turn in our phones hours before the show. They keep playing the same video over and over again.
I personally don’t think it’s worth it.

Come on down!!!
FINALLY I’ve made this trip and someone in my group heard those precious three little words!!!
This is my 6^th round of trying to get someone on the show and it was my girlfriends birthday yesterday and she was picked!!! We didn’t wear shirts that said anything silly just funky tye dye brightly colored that stood out!!!
Embarrassing that the producer recognized me from so many recent trips to try to get picked but hey it finally worked, whatever it takes!!!
Remember be friendly, smile and point out that there’s a birthday or a milestone that might get you recognized. Idk but she got picked. Yay!!!
Be prepared to spend the whole day there for processing, interviews for selection of contestants and then staging for going into the studio. Remember this is 300 people.
For a 8:30 arrival time you will be leaving the lot around 3:30. Yes 3:30 and you are only in taping for around an hour and a half. Sorry but hey it’s a blast so go and have fun!!!

Did not get called to «come on down» but had a GREAT time. So much I was tired at the end of the day!
I signed up to get 4 Priority Tickets and this definitely helps with the waiting process. Upon arrival, we were instructed to stand in the ¼ mile line, but could go in front of others because of our Priority status.
Once you get up to the studios, you will have to stand in line AGAIN to sign a release form and then will have the opportunity to take a $ 20 green screen photograph in front of the wheel.
***Oh, and use the bathroom as much as you can. Once inside the actual Price Is Right set, you can’t.***
After taking the $ 20 picture, you then wait in another line and get «screened» by the production staff. I’m told this is how they select individuals to call on stage. On the day I attended, they didn’t do a great job of screening since no one won the entire day.
After getting screened you then wait in another line to go through security. YOU HAVE TO RELINQUISH YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES, PHONES, AND CAMERAS. They give you a ticket so that you can claim your items after the taping.
One last line before entering the set. You have one last time to use the bathroom and eat food. Bring cash and be prepared to pay $ 10+ for a small pizza and drink.
Finally after 4 hours of lines, screening, peeing, and eating, you are ready to enter the set. It’s really hard to get excited after 4 hours of waiting, and they could do a better job of exciting the crowd, but I did get excited. A girl in front of us was chosen so I used the opportunity to GET ON TV. Drew was pretty dry that day too and his jokes weren’t funny.
After the taping, which probably lasts 90 minutes, you leave and that’s it. Our episode was on tv 2 weeks later, so that was a plus.
***We didn’t drive to the studio, we Über’d and it was the best decision. After the taping, we caught an Über back to our hotel. The car happened to be right in front of the studio so wait time was less than a minute!

Went to this while in L.A. Everyone seemed to be having fun. I thought it was just ok. I love the behind-​the-​scenes of the show, but I didn’t care much for a lot of the annoying people. Also, my friend seemed very obsessed with getting on tv which I’ve read you shouldn’t do because that’s the last thing the producers want. So don’t talk «strategy» when you’re there because people are listening even when you don’t realize it.
Everyone’s reviews are fairly accurate. The only thing I didn’t love is the casting. They (secretly) divide you into 9 groups then (secretly) choose only one person from each group. Be sure to look around at those seated next to you because if someone from your group was already chosen to «come on down», you won’t be.
Also, save your numerical ticket because you get free prizes just for showing up. The day I went it was a free pair of earbuds. Not the greatest prize because you can get those at the 99 cents store. Also, you have to have the seat number to get them. But it was a nice gesture.
Drew Carey was cool, though. And there’s this RAGING hot stage manager I think his name is Matt. So that was some nice eye candy. But I’m sure it’s more fun if you actually get to play.

1. Order morning tickets.
2. Get priority tickets.
3. Get there before 830.
4. Bring your own food.
We were suppose to leave our hotel at 730but there was a mishap and we didn’t leave until about 750. We took Über up to CBS (cheaper than renting a car and parking) and were dropped of right at the check in gate and breezed right through. I was trying to get to CBS before 8 but we got there at 815 and were numbers 115, 116, and 117.
You can read other reviews about the different holding areas but there are basically 3 holding areas in the shade IF YOU GO IN THE MORNING.
7 of the 9 participants had lower numbers than us so if you want to win prizes get there early and act crazy. The people we met in line and made it to contestants row were INSANE. Loud, bubbly people who had creative shirts (birthday, retirement, birthday, 70+) we wore Mardi Gras shirts and were on the front row. It seemed like everyone in the first three rows were in GOOD matching shirts. Catch us on Oct 2!

Who would have thought that taping a show can take this long!!! We got to the studio at 8:30 in the morning. Having tickets already, we thought that at least by noon we would get in… But we were soooo wrong!!! We didn’t start taping until 4:30 in the afternoon. So we didn’t leave until 6… It seems crazy right!!! Well it was…
The whole process was a joke… Not fun at all… For every occassion they want to sell you stuff. From picture to food, drinks and snacks… Being the first time goer, I didn’t know that we could take our own food and water… I would never go back, but if I did, I would for sure take food and drink with me… I would not recommend to anyone to go to the taping of this show… Go to another show perhaps that is more fun…
Don’t waste your time!

I read all the reviews so we were prepared to wait for hours.
We had priority and waited about half hour before they let us in to bench rows set 1. We filled out the paperwork got numbers and nametags. USE THE BATHROOM HERE IT IS LARGER THAN THE ONE RIGHT BEFORE THE STUDIO.
Took pic with green screen and it came out great. Moved on to section 2 of benches. Husband got us some food and drinks. About 45 min later (number 155) we met with the producer. We knew this lady in our group would get in as she was a trip! From there you stand in line, check your cells, and watch some videos. ATTENTION: last bathroom stop. Only 2 stalls. Go asap.
Into the studio. It’s cold but you end up yelling and jumping around so you don’t feel it. George and Drew are funny and it’s amazing to be there even if you don’t get called.
Took about 6 hours but it flew by since it was pretty fun. I wouldn’t do it again, but it was definitely fun and something I can remember from my honeymoon and tell my future kids about.