Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much
2017 · 72 min · Director: C.J. Wallis, CJ Wallis
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Winner of "Best Documentary" at the Orlando FIlm Festival, "Perfect Bid" explores how Slauson became adept at recording and memorizing prices of products featured on the show since its inception in 1972, culminating in him helping a contestant place a perfect bid during a 2008 Showcase, and ending in one of the biggest controversies in game show history as covered by TIME Magazine, Esquire, TMZ and more. Upon seeing a rough cut, Roger Dobkowitz, 5 time Emmy winner and 36-year producer of the show, along with television legend, Bob Barker, both commended Wallis' workmanship, and gave of their time in support of the project by participating in interview sessions and providing invaluable context for the film. "I think this wonderful documentary has a big chance of breaking away from all the other documentaries that come out each year. I am happy someone is recognizing the dedication of our fans," said Dobkowitz. "Ted Slauson is a loyal friend and true. People like that are the reason I didn't have to work for a living....its the least I could do" - Bob Barker.
Emotional fingerprint
Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Curiosity 30%, Excitement 25%, Surprise 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Curiosity30%
- Excitement25%
- Surprise20%
- Satisfaction15%
- Nostalgia10%
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The strongest emotional signals are Curiosity, Excitement, Surprise. Genres: History, Documentary. AI estimate.
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Consider this title if you are looking for Curiosity, Excitement and Surprise. Its IMDb rating of 6.5/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 67/100.
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Emotional journey
- Curiosity
- Joy
- Nostalgia
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Nostalgia
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Curiosity | Joy | Nostalgia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Curiosity | 37 % | 38 % | 16 % | 27 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 5′ | Curiosity | 38 % | 40 % | 20 % | 29 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Nostalgia | 40 % | 39 % | 25 % | 30 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 41 % | 39 % | 25 % | 27 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 16′ | Curiosity | 44 % | 41 % | 26 % | 21 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Humor | 48 % | 39 % | 32 % | 19 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Humor | 52 % | 35 % | 39 % | 24 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Joy | 52 % | 34 % | 45 % | 26 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Joy | 51 % | 36 % | 44 % | 22 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Humor | 49 % | 35 % | 36 % | 19 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Humor | 44 % | 30 % | 29 % | 22 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Nostalgia | 40 % | 30 % | 26 % | 28 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 32 % | 29 % | 35 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Joy | 55 % | 27 % | 38 % | 49 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Nostalgia | 59 % | 30 % | 38 % | 48 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 44 % | 35 % | 24 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Joy | 57 % | 53 % | 35 % | 8 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Curiosity | 65 % | 57 % | 30 % | 7 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Curiosity | 61 % | 50 % | 27 % | 15 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Nostalgia | 53 % | 35 % | 25 % | 29 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Self
Details
- Directed by
- C.J. Wallis, CJ Wallis
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 72 min
- Country
- Canada
- Genres
- History, Documentary
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Curiosity
- Data updated
Where to watch
Free
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