Remember When Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Was the Coolest Thing on TV?
, chairman of the network's parent company Disney at the time, liked what he saw. ''I got this e-mail from Michael saying something like, 'I'm not sure if I'm embarrassed by this, but I really, really like this program,'" Davies recalled.
Despite the admiration for the show, the network was still unsure about whether it could turn it into a hit Stateside. But when Davies quit his post to become the executive producer of the show, risking his entire career on what he believed would work, he made it his priority to find a celebrity host to attach to the pitch. When, won the gig, ABC gave Davies' show the green light.Next came what to do with it.
Originally intended to be used sparingly as a series of specials throughout the year, the show was a surprise smash hit out of the gate. There was something about the slick set, the dramatic music stings and lighting, and the idea that any one person might win a million bucks—a prize that had never before been offered in television history—that drew everyone in. Without really trying, ABC had a hit.
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