NBC expands order for ‘Deal’

By Andrew Wallenstein

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – NBC has ordered eight
more episodes of the game show “Deal or No Deal,” the network
said Thursday.

As of this week, “Deal” is switching from its five-night
format to two, remaining only on Monday and Friday at 8 p.m.
The series, a game of chance hosted by Howie Mandel, has been a
solid performer for NBC since December, though has cooled off a
bit since returning last month.

“This show has caught on so fast with audiences and has
consistently lifted us at 8 p.m.,” said Kevin Reilly, president
of entertainment at NBC. “The fast pace and the potential for a
true reversal of fortune has attracted a lot of people for us
in that crucial time slot, and we look forward to seeing more
of the same with these new episodes.”

The additional order brings the “Deal” episode total for
the season to 30.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter