$25 Million Dollar Hoax is an unscripted television series that was originally shown on American network NBC in November 2004.
| $25 Million Dollar Hoax | |
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| Starring | Chrissy Sanford |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
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| Network | NBC[1] |
| Release | November 8 – November 22, 2004 |
The series is noted to be similar in style to FOX's My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance, which aired in 2004.[2] It is based on a United Kingdom show titled The Million Pound Hoax,[2] broadcast on Sky One earlier that year.[3]
Synopsis
editIn the series, daughter Chrissy Sanford plays a hoax on her family by convincing them she had won a $25,000,000 lottery prize through the internet, and that it had changed her from a sweet girl into a spend-a-holic.[1][4]
$25 Million Dollar Hoax contained guest appearances by Ed McMahon, George Gray, and N*SYNC's Lance Bass.
Chrissy successfully pulled off the hoax, which won her and her family over $400,000 in cash and prizes.[4]
Cast
edit- Chrissy Sanford – As herself
- Guy Sanford (father) – As himself
- Lois Sanford (mother) – As herself
- Paul Sanford (brother) – As himself
- Eric Sanford (brother) – As himself
- Andrew Sanford (brother) – As himself
- David Sanford (brother) – As himself
- Phillip Sanford (brother) – As himself
- Matthew Sanford (brother) – As himself
- Jameson Karns (friend) – As himself
- Ed McMahon – As himself
- George Gray – As himself
- Lance Bass – As himself
Overseas broadcasts
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References
edit- ^ a b c d Mills, Warren (November 8, 2004). "$25 Million Dollar Hoax". WTHR. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ a b "NBC to air a 'Fiance'-like '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' series beginning November 8". Reality TV World. October 18, 2004. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "Latest reality TV stunt stars lottery hoaxer". BreakingNews.ie. April 24, 2004. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ a b "The $25 Million Dollar Hoax". The Sydney Morning Herald. May 25, 2005. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "Global premieres $25 Million Dollar Hoax reality show". Media In Canada. October 28, 2004. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "Advert for its run on Challenge TV". YouTube. February 13, 2006. Retrieved January 16, 2024.