Contestant Wins Half a Million Dollars on First Episode of "Show Me the Money"  11/16/06

CONTESTANT WINS OVER A HALF MILLION DOLLARS ON THE FIRST EPISODE ABC'S "SHOW ME THE MONEY"

"Episode 101" - Matt Marr, a law clerk from Lone Grove, Oklahoma, was the first contestant to win over a half million dollars on ABC's wild new game show, "Show Me the Money." The episode aired in a special series preview, Tuesday, Nov. 14 (9:31-11:00 p.m., ET).

Matt answered the following question to win $590,000:

Question: "Sister of Warren Beatty, what celebrity actress is famous for her belief in reincarnation?"

Answer: Shirley MacLaine

"Show Me the Money," is the a new high-octane variety/game show series hosted by Emmy-winning television legend William Shatner, who is accompanied by thirteen gorgeous Million Dollar Dancers with the answers.

"Show Me the Money" is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA. Endemol USA. Endemol produces hit series including ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The series is executive-produced by Mike Nichols.

"Show Me the Money" is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning.

Source: ABC Press Release