I'm here to share a sweet little documentary that I recently enjoyed in my latest micro post!
Today's film is:
This absolutely delightful movie tells the story of Theodore (Ted) Slauson's superfandom of "The Price is Right" and how it led to the improbable but legitimate "perfect bid" episode of the show.
There is so much to blissfully enjoy about this surprisingly pleasant movie. Truly, almost absolutely everyone in this film is sweet, sincere, and positive.
Ted's extremely detailed recounting of his "Price is Right" journey illustrates the capacity of the human mind for passion and discipline--qualities which clearly contributed to his role in that remarkable episode of his beloved game show.
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| Slauson displays his name tags from his many trips to airings of "The Price is Right." |
Previous host Bob Barker is deeply charming as he recalls his time hosting the show with deep fondness and gratitude for the audience that made it possible for him to "never work a day in my life." Showrunner Roger Dobkowitz gives us a sneak peek into the inner workings of the show, as well as the friendship he developed with Barker.
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| Dokbkowitz and Barker: still adorable buds. |
All in all, the movie is a lovely testament to how a humble yet extraordinarily dedicated everyman fan can accomplish greatness. In this way, the movie is reminiscent of other memorably gentle yet interesting documentaries like "King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters" (2007). Especially on a tough day when one needs to be reminded of the kindness and decency of humanity, this film is just the remedy.
I gave this film a 4.5
It's currently streamable on Netflix. Please enjoy!
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