why do people watch deal or no deal?
470324
We are hooked. I think it's the Howie Mandel factor: "Open the case."
589598
I never understood that either LOL.  Also why is it that you "watch" TV but "see" a movie?
184848
I watch BL because it consistently entertains me.  I find it to be well-written and well-acted; the dialogue is sharp and keeps me interested.  I think it's a good blend of drama and comedy, and even when they're dealing with fairly serious topics, it never becomes too sappy.\n\nAs for what it says about our society, that's a little tougher.  My feeling is that the writers tend toward a liberal stance, so I don't know that you're getting an unbiased view of what's really going on in America, but then, I don't know that that's the point.  But, in terms of any message that might be derived, maybe it's one of tolerance and the idea that we don't all have to share the same beliefs in order to get along.  I mean, could there be two people more diametrically opposed in their socio-political views than Alan Shore and Denny Crane?  Probably not, and yet they have become best friends in spite of it.  Heck, maybe they became best friends _because_ of it.  But either way, friends they are, even when they disagree.  There could be worse lessons to learn from television, I think.
789012
its going as well as they all do, we watch it because there is actually nothing else on , for us anyway. \nall exes, that sounds like a fabulous survivor.
329802
LOL. there's drivel on now. I can't picture the Amish breaking out just to catch the latest episode of Deal or No Deal.
745614
Global is producing the Canadian version of Deal or No Deal.\n\nmore information can be found on their website:\nhttp://www.canada.com/globaltv/globalshows/dealornodeal/index.html
790719
i think it is the best show to inform children of the different money classed in the world, and that being humble with the simple sweet 16 party and a bowling alley or skating rink means that  no one hates you for it. I think that it is teaching the youth of next generation how to put themselves into debt. cause some loser with no money is gonna try to get in on one of these parties, and they are gonna stop at nothing to get it done. And it really doesn't happen as cheap as the rich kids on TV make it look. a BMW at it's best cost more than a small home in SC. Sickening.
290087
I enjoy it also.  I like Howie he is good, and Canadian, also a bonus.\n\nIt is a good game of chance, that reveals each contestants level of greed.\n\nWould love to try it myself.
636281
By giving consumers options they increase the number of people that will come in - plus they get repeat business.\n\nExample:  \n\nTheatre A is just showing Mission Impossible III - while a lot of people want to see it - there are quite a few who don't - or people that would like to take their kids to a movie but not a PG-13 one.  Plus if you see it the first week it's in theatre you're probably not going to go back to see it again so you won't be back til the theatre shows a new film.\n\nTheatre B is showing MI III and RV, a kiddie movie, a horror film and a few others.  There's something for everyone :)  If you're a huge movie fan you can go every weekend and see something different thus giving more money to the theatre.\n\n**On an unrelated note I just saw MI-III and it's really good.  Finally a Mission Impossible Movie that you can follow!
760738
yes but not because of some conspiracy to advance some political agenda\nthe reason is that simply put \nthey are catering to an audience.\njust because they are a news station doesn't make them any less of a business.\nmoney talks.
882115
Yes I do. I hate the guys who quit on Deal or no Deal who could have won it all. This way they either win or lose no in between.
870858
Because people are stupid. They won't boycott their favourite magazines and force an improvement in content/advert ratio. So you're getting the game of highest price for least content/quality that they can get away with.
138952
They just love to laugh at it. I have seen it. It makes me laugh at how such a pointless and stupid movie could be fitted in a popular place, like a cinema or t.v.\nSome people just find Napoleon D. such an awesome movie, because probably when they watched it had nothing better to do, so they found it funny at the moment. \nBut no. I still can´t figure out why he´s so popular!
998138
I don't know if this is an acceptable answer, but here goes:  they just want something to complain about!  I mean, like most television shows today, the storylines that take place are completely fictional!  (With that said, I don't see anyone complaining about some of these oh-so-crappy shows that, for some odd reason, get some of the best ratings!) What is so hard to understand and/or accept?  Moreover, though the action may differ, wrestling is no different then, let's say, a soap opera!  Like you said, it's just entertainment!  Geez!
1102463
What you are experiencing could be due to licensing rules, or it might be a temporary blackout.  Unfortunately, the power of money is stronger than the desire of the viewers.
955381
Family fued and deal or no deal
986266
Its all part of the game that is show business.\nIt would be really boring if there was only fairness & politeness.\nWho would watch?