FORT LAUDERDALE — Excitement was in the air as more than 600 enthusiastic ” The Price is Right ” fans gathered at Toyota of Hollywood on Friday morning. All were hoping to be a contestant on the iconic game show that first aired in 1956.
Some even arrived in costume, ready to make their best impression. For many, this wasn’t just about winning prizes, it was a deeply personal experience.
“I’ve been watching this show since I was a little girl, and my son just had his second open heart surgery,” Ciara Sirianni said. “Every morning, we wake up, I hold him, and we watch this show. It really brightens my day, so I’m really, really happy to be here.”
Others were there to relive fond memories. Long-time fan John Steen reminisced about watching the show as a child.
“I started watching with Bob Barker back in the ’70s when I was a little boy,” Steen recalled. “I would sometimes skip school and tell my mom I was sick just to watch it.”