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Iconic LMAD host and its founding man passed on of heart disease, per Joanna Gleason, IINM.

Was he sick?

Was he sick?

I didn't recall hearing of him being sick, which makes this all the more sudden.

I didn't recall hearing of him being sick, which makes this all the more sudden.

So probably natural causes then.

I didn't recall hearing of him being sick, which makes this all the more sudden.

R.I.P. Monty. LMAD is one of my favorite game shows.

He was 96 and had Heart Disease not really that sudden.

R.I.P. Monty. LMAD is one of my favorite game shows.

He was 96 and had Heart Disease not really that sudden.

He was sick after all?

He was sick after all?


He was 96 years old!

He was 96 years old!

I know that, but was just wondering if he was sick.

I know that, but was just wondering if he was sick.


Yes!. Having heart disease means he hasn't been well!!, :( And being 96!!

RIP Monty! He was one of my favorite game show hosts!! Fond memories of him hosting Let's make a deal!:)

Yes!. Having heart disease means he hasn't been well!!, :( And being 96!!

RIP Monty! He was one of my favorite game show hosts!! Fond memories of him hosting Let's make a deal!:)

BUZZR should do a tribute to him.

BUZZR should do a tribute to him.


I agree! That would be nice! ;)

Link (http://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/30/obituaries/monty-hall-dead-lets-make-a-deal.html?mcubz=0)

Monty Hall, the genial host and co-creator of “Let’s Make a Deal,” the game show on which contestants in outlandish costumes shriek and leap at the chance to see if they will win the big prize or the booby prize behind door No. 3, died at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Saturday. He was 96.

A daughter, Joanna Gleason, confirmed his death. She said the cause was heart failure.

“Let’s Make a Deal” had its premiere in late 1963 and, with some interruptions, has been a television phenomenon ever since.

When Mr. Hall first roamed among the audience members who filled the “trading floor” in an NBC studio in Burbank, Calif., there was nothing zany about them.

“They came to the show in the first week in suits and dresses,” Mr. Hall told The Los Angeles Times in 2013.

Within weeks, however, things had changed.

By one account, the turning point came when a woman in the audience, vying for Mr. Hall’s attention with hopes of being chosen as a contestant, wore a bizarre-looking hat.

Mr. Hall recalled it somewhat differently in 2013: The game changer, he said, was a woman carrying a sign that said, “Roses are red, violets are blue, I came here to deal with you.”

Whatever it was that opened the floodgates, would-be deal makers were soon showing up wearing live-bird hats, Tom Sawyer costumes or boxes resembling refrigerators. Some simply waved signs pleading, “Pick Me.”

It was all for the chance to barter their way to a big prize. A woman might sell Mr. Hall the contents of her handbag for $150, and then agree to trade that $150 for whatever was behind a curtain, or in a big box, in the hope that it was something valuable — say, a $759 refrigerator-freezer stocked with $25 worth of cottage cheese and a $479 sewing machine.

She could then compound her glee by being smart enough not to trade it all back for the old purse and whatever amount of cash Mr. Hall had slipped into it — maybe a hefty amount or maybe a measly $27. If she went for the deal that turned out to be a loser, she was, in the language of the show, zonked.

At the end of the show, the two biggest winners were given a shot at the Big Deal. They could trade their winnings for whatever was behind one of three doors: a new car, perhaps, or $15,000 in cash, or, if they were not so lucky, something worth less than what they had traded. All the while, the affable, smooth-talking Mr. Hall gave no hint of where the treasure might lie.

“Monty had to be a very likable con man; he had to convince people to give up a bird in the hand for what’s in the box,” David Schwartz, the author, with Fred Wostbrock and Steve Ryan, of “The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows,” said in an interview.

Mr. Hall had other responsibilities, too, Mr. Schwartz added: “He had to be a traffic cop, to get a decision out of the contestant without taking a long time. With his great ability to ad-lib, he knew how to keep the show moving.”





Mr. Hall kept “Let’s Make a Deal” moving for most of almost 5,000 broadcasts on NBC, on ABC and in syndication. The show ended its original daytime run in 1976 on ABC. A concurrent syndicated nighttime version lasted until the next year. It occasionally resurfaced over the next decades and, after being off the air for a while, was revived in October 2009 on CBS, with Wayne Brady as host. That version is still on the air.

“Let’s Make a Deal” became such a pop-culture phenomenon that it gave birth to a well-known brain-twister in probability, called “the Monty Hall Problem.” This thought experiment involves three doors, two goats and a coveted prize and leads to a counterintuitive solution.

The show itself could give rise to the unexpected. “You get some strange moments,” Mr. Hall said in 2009. He recalled the day that a contestant was zonked when he chose a curtain behind which he had hoped was a car.

It was all for the chance to barter their way to a big prize. A woman might sell Mr. Hall the contents of her handbag for $150, and then agree to trade that $150 for whatever was behind a curtain, or in a big box, in the hope that it was something valuable — say, a $759 refrigerator-freezer stocked with $25 worth of cottage cheese and a $479 sewing machine.

She could then compound her glee by being smart enough not to trade it all back for the old purse and whatever amount of cash Mr. Hall had slipped into it — maybe a hefty amount or maybe a measly $27. If she went for the deal that turned out to be a loser, she was, in the language of the show, zonked.

At the end of the show, the two biggest winners were given a shot at the Big Deal. They could trade their winnings for whatever was behind one of three doors: a new car, perhaps, or $15,000 in cash, or, if they were not so lucky, something worth less than what they had traded. All the while, the affable, smooth-talking Mr. Hall gave no hint of where the treasure might lie.

“Monty had to be a very likable con man; he had to convince people to give up a bird in the hand for what’s in the box,” David Schwartz, the author, with Fred Wostbrock and Steve Ryan, of “The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows,” said in an interview.

Mr. Hall had other responsibilities, too, Mr. Schwartz added: “He had to be a traffic cop, to get a decision out of the contestant without taking a long time. With his great ability to ad-lib, he knew how to keep the show moving.”


Mr. Hall kept “Let’s Make a Deal” moving for most of almost 5,000 broadcasts on NBC, on ABC and in syndication. The show ended its original daytime run in 1976 on ABC. A concurrent syndicated nighttime version lasted until the next year. It occasionally resurfaced over the next decades and, after being off the air for a while, was revived in October 2009 on CBS, with Wayne Brady as host. That version is still on the air.

“Let’s Make a Deal” became such a pop-culture phenomenon that it gave birth to a well-known brain-twister in probability, called “the Monty Hall Problem.” This thought experiment involves three doors, two goats and a coveted prize and leads to a counterintuitive solution.

The show itself could give rise to the unexpected. “You get some strange moments,” Mr. Hall said in 2009. He recalled the day that a contestant was zonked when he chose a curtain behind which he had hoped was a car.

Mr. Hall remained involved in “Let’s Make a Deal” to the end, as an owner of the show and an occasional guest. Interviewed in 2013, he gave Mr. Brady, his successor as host, his seal of approval.

“He’s making it his show,” he said. “He’s learning the star of the show is the contestant and to make them feel at home, make them feel like they came to your party.”

Was he sick?

This is one reason why I always post the entire obit along with the link. As already stated, the cause was heart failure.

I wonder if Let's Make A Deal will do a special tribute episode to Monty Hall to honor him. After all he served as the co-producer of Wayne Brady's version of Let's Make A Deal. And I wonder how this will also effect the production of Let's Make A Deal on CBS?
Bestie

I also wonder if now that Monty Hall is no longer with us if GSN will finally get the chance to air the original LMAD shows. Would that be fun to see? Because I have been wishing for so long for GSN to air classic LMAD episodes. I would be very happy if GSN did this
Bestie

This is one reason why I always post the entire obit along with the link. As already stated, the cause was heart failure.

My bad. Thought he just died of natural causes.

I wonder if Let's Make A Deal will do a special tribute episode to Monty Hall to honor him. After all he served as the co-producer of Wayne Brady's version of Let's Make A Deal. And I wonder how this will also effect the production of Let's Make A Deal on CBS?
Bestie

They should! He WAS the show. RIP Monty!

I hope Wayne Brady does make a dedication to Monty Hall...Hall did help Brady for the new LMAD....

My bad. Thought he just died of natural causes.


He did die of natural causes. He wasn't murdered and he wasn't hit by a bus. He was 96 years old! Most people were probably surprised he was still alive.

He did die of natural causes. He wasn't murdered and he wasn't hit by a bus. He was 96 years old! Most people were probably surprised he was still alive.

Yes! Exactly!! He was a good guy and we all loved him! But he was 96 after all and with heart problems! Not sure why she keeps going on and on about what the cause of death was even though it was clearly stated in the first post! :confused:

With that being said, hoping it can get back to what it was supposed to be , a condolence thread!;) Not a speculation thread on how and why he died!! :confused:

Sorry that I got confused everyone.

I loved watching Let's Make A Deal with Monty Hall when I was a kid, although I was very young I can still remember it, such a fun and entertaining game show. I was 7 years old when Monty Hall's version was cancelled. He was a great host too. May he rest in peace.

Ed.

I loved watching Let's Make A Deal with Monty Hall when I was a kid, although I was very young I can still remember it, such a fun and entertaining game show. I was 7 years old when Monty Hall's version was cancelled. He was a great host too. May he rest in peace.

Ed.

I loved it too. It was really fun .:) I really got a kick out of Let's make a deal as a kid! I remember thinking I would be happy to win a donkey being I love animals and wondering why the contestant seemed disappointed?:crazy: Till my big Sister explained that meant they didn't win anything! :D


http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/show-coverage-shoot-date-december-10-1968-monty-hall-with-donkeyzebra-picture-id454938570

I did a quick check on other game shows he hosted. I knew he hosted Beat the Clock, and there was also a trivia game show he hosted called Split Second. I wonder how Ken Jennings would do with that one if they brought that one back. I noticed a Twenty-One and another one, but I don't remember the name of it. Split Second is the one that taught me that male bees can't sting you. I found out later that the platypus will sting, which is a surprise there; but with them, it's the opposite where only the males have stingers.
Take care and God bless

Anyone watching the Monty Hall marathon on Buzzr?

:rip:

It such a shame that to see a show like lets make a deal come back on GSN when the guy dies. A show like that should be on GSN always, its a classic, maybe I would watch GSN more if they had shows like this. I know its on BUZZR but I dont get the channel and other shows show up on like 4 channels, so its possible for GSN to pick this up too, RIP Monty Hall , you were one of my favorite hosts ever. Just a good guy.

GSN is also doing a Monty marathon.

i saw that, I'm just saying it should be on the schedule.

GSN will air a 12-episode marathon of "LMAD" on Sunday 10/8 starting at 9am/est.

"Let's Make a Deal" To Pay Tribute to Monty Hall
by Lynette Rice
Oct. 5, 2017


On Friday, "Let’s Make a Deal" will pay tribute to the man who both created and originally hosted the game show.

The special episode will not only feature the show’s trademark games but incorporate and celebrate several clips that highlight Hall’s best moments over the years.

http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/05/lets-make-a-deal-honor-monty-hall/

"Let's Make a Deal" To Pay Tribute to Monty Hall
by Lynette Rice
Oct. 5, 2017


On Friday, "Let’s Make a Deal" will pay tribute to the man who both created and originally hosted the game show.

The special episode will not only feature the show’s trademark games but incorporate and celebrate several clips that highlight Hall’s best moments over the years.

It was nice that they recognized him, but the best moment clips were disappointing they showed 3 clips from when he was on in 2009.

Were there any old clips shown?

Were there any old clips shown?

A couple, but right at the end during the short tribute that took the place of the Quickies.

A couple, but right at the end during the short tribute that took the place of the Quickies.

Yeah and those werent really clips since they lasted a split second and had a voice over. Didnt show like an actual deal being made like the 2009 clips did.

During last week's Let's Make A Deal episodes after the Quick Deals segment I learned that the family of Monty Hall is planning to donate money to a charity that will help survivors of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and also UNICEF in his honor. I didn't know anything about this fact until I saw LMAD last week
Is Monty Hall's family gonna start a foundation to honor him?
Bestie

He was definitely up there in age. I wonder how many more years Bob Barker's gonna live.
Take care and God bless

I'm watching this video right now, and Monty himself handpicked Wayne Brady to do the revival.

i predicted that just like betty white, Bob Barker should hit 100 or close to it. it be so sad when we lose betty white and bob barker, they been in our homes for so many years. it would be like losing a family member. not that monty hall wasnt, it just that bob and betty seem like they had more popular shows in my opinion.

Did he pick the same guy to do the short lived prime time version of the show?
Take care and God bless

I loved it too. It was really fun .:) I really got a kick out of Let's make a deal as a kid! I remember thinking I would be happy to win a donkey being I love animals and wondering why the contestant seemed disappointed?:crazy: Till my big Sister explained that meant they didn't win anything! :D


http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/show-coverage-shoot-date-december-10-1968-monty-hall-with-donkeyzebra-picture-id454938570
I used to have a crush on Monty Hall when I got my Let's Make A Deal DVD Game and I would play it every day just to see Monty host and I don't know he was my big crush but maybe I dreamed that he was the nice kind type of guy that I imagined my future crush would be. Monty Hall is still my crush even though he's no longer alive but he really brought fun and excitement to LMAD that fans can enjoy. I'm glad Wayne Brady is keeping Monty's spirit alive and I personally feel that if anyone could have chosen to fill Monty Hall's shoes Wayne Brady is the perfect choice to host LMAD
Bestie

How do you feel about the host who did it temporarily in the 90's when it was on prime time? Unfortunately, I don't know his name.
Take care and God bless

Very sad :(

I heard a rumor that Wayne Brady and Monty Hall got into a quarrel a week before his death and from what I've read Monty told Wayne that CBS would cancel LMAD if Monty died and Wayne's salary would be cut as well as the salaries of the LMAD gang but the next time Wayne Brady talked to Monty the final time he saw him Wayne and Monty Hall got into another quarrel and it put so much stress on Monty's heart that it caused him to die. I know Monty Hall and Wayne Brady were best friends since Monty handpicked him to host LMAD but I never knew Wayne actually caused Monty Hall's death
Bestie

I heard a rumor that Wayne Brady and Monty Hall got into a quarrel a week before his death and from what I've read Monty told Wayne that CBS would cancel LMAD if Monty died and Wayne's salary would be cut as well as the salaries of the LMAD gang but the next time Wayne Brady talked to Monty the final time he saw him Wayne and Monty Hall got into another quarrel and it put so much stress on Monty's heart that it caused him to die. I know Monty Hall and Wayne Brady were best friends since Monty handpicked him to host LMAD but I never knew Wayne actually caused Monty Hall's death
Bestie
Hi, Bestie! I don't think Wayne caused Monty's death. I think Monty was just old and God made him a good deal to go to heaven. BTW how many other game show hosts will be there in heaven to greet him?
DYK