Biography
"Who want to be a millionaire?" - The famous program that has conquered many countries of the world and overlooking Russian television. Intelligent game allows participants to show erudition and win a financial prize. In Russia, the transfer is broadcast since 1999 and enjoys the unchanging interest of the public.History of creation of the program
The unique format of the televicer is designed in the UK David Briggs. At first, the transmission went on the radio and was called "Double bets." It was released as entertainment in the morning air "Brefast Show" on the channel "Capital Radio". Under the conditions of the game, the initial rates were minimal, and then increased, allowing the player to win an impressive amount.
Embed from getty imagesThe largest cash prizes reached the volume of £ 12 thousand, such costs were excessive for the budget of the show and radio channel. Because of the scandal, accompanying winnings, and the bosses of the bosses of Briggs quit and offered a creative idea to televisers. The project was approved, and as a remuneration appointed a sum of £ 1 million. It was the largest prize in English television. The pilot edition of the program presented under the name "Mount of Money", but immediately it became clear that the concept and design would have to be refined.
Especially for transmission was written a hundred music stamp. In 1989, the premiere episode of the transfer "Who wants to become a millionaire?" For year, the program has achieved record ratings. Its audiences were 20 million people, and the face of the transfer - Chris Tarranta.
The Russian audience saw the show on October 1, 1999. At first it was called "Oh, lucky!" The transfer of the lightning engine won fans and became the laureate of the Thafi premium. After a year and a half after the premiere, the program was transferred to the first channel. Together with this changed the name of the project, which now knew as "who wants to become a millionaire?". It is curious that for some time NTV and the first channel broadcast the repeats of issues and new episodes in parallel, creating a kind of competition.
The first winner of the show and the millionaire was St. Petersburg, Igor Sazev. After him, the laurels of the best erudites were honored with the Chudinovsky family from Kirov, a resident of the Moscow region Svetlana Yaroslavtseva and a native of Pyatigorsk Timur Budaev.
In 2005, the scope of remuneration changed in the game. Instead of 1 million, the winner received 3 million rubles. The interactive part has become more exciting thanks to the SMS-voting for the audience, and the studio guests helped the participant through the control panels. The rules of the show have repeatedly changed in favor of players. For example, the number of prompts that helped become closer to the cherished prizes were increased.
In honor of the holidays in the shooting of Esters, media personalities participated, among whom were artists, politicians, public figures and scientists. For example, Vladimir Zhirinovsky became a frequent guest of the gear. Sometimes the thematic episodes were produced, dedicated to the release of a new show like "Stars on Ice". In such cases, the winnings of the participants listed for charitable needs. After 2009, the transfer format has changed, and participants from the people, but media persons, have become the main operating persons.
Many viewers began to relate to the show "Who wants to become a millionaire?" As a matter of course. Once by one of the brands of the first channel, the transfer no longer surprised the audience. The new wave of popularity was overtook her after the film from the slum millionaire. The plot of the film is based on the history of winning one of the participants of the Indian project. Now the teleproject is still broadcast by the first channel. Dmitry Dibrov is his permanent lead.
Essence and rules of the game
In 2019, the show participants can win 3 million rubles. To do this, you must respond to 15 questions related to different areas of knowledge. Each question is offered 4 responses options, one of which is correct. For the right answer to the player's account, a predetermined amount is charged.Until 2009, players could easily get to one of the non-governmental sums and pick up the win. Today she is alone and is appointed by the guest of the studio before the start of the game. If the participant is incorrect, the amount burns if it gets to it and incorrectly responds to the next question - has the right to pick up money.
From 2009 to 2016, an SMS quiz was held as part of the transfer. The lead voiced the question and answer options. The first one who sent the right answer to the specified number received a prize in the form of 10 thousand rubles. Since 2018, the interactive format has changed, as television has become used Smart TV format. Now to participate in the quiz it is necessary to use the remote control. It is given for 100 seconds.
Initially, the rules allowed the invitation of only one player, but since 2002 a duet was allowed. It was more often characteristic of festive issues. From 2014, a couple of players comes to each show. In 2018, for the first time with the lead, the Trinity of the participants competed.
For the justice of the intellectual experiment, guests are offered for the choice of tips. This is 4 chances that use one time:
- "Help of the Hall" suggests the vote of the guests of the studio for one or another. The hero sees statistics and opinion of the audience.
- "50/50" is an automatic neutralization of 2 incorrect response options for self-definition of the final solution.
- "Call to a friend" allows you to contact your friend or relative and hear his opinion about the options.
- "The right to error" gives a chance to not fly out of the game in the event of an incorrect answer.
From 2006 to 2008, the "Three Wise men" was used, concluded in the help of media persons invited to give advice.
Each program is given a specific amount of time. After 60 minutes, the release is completed. If by the time the game is in full swing, the continuation will take place in the next show. Quiz lasts before losing or winning the participant.
Questions are divided into 3 categories in terms of complexity:
- From the 1st to the 5th, follow funny, with apparent correct answers.
- From the 6th to the 10th - tasks requiring education and general knowledge.
- From the 11th to the 15th - Caverzny issues focused on the presence of specific knowledge of specific topics.
Leading show "Who wants to become a millionaire?"
Dmitry Dibrov became the first leading show. He led the process in the transfer of "O, Lucky" transmitted by the NTV channel. The public noted the relevance of the choice of producers. Dibrov raised obstacles, did not give prompts, could set the correct answer and knock off the right path, creating intrigue.
After the program has moved to the first channel, the presenter refused to participate in it. The transfer of the transfer was Linguist and Showman Maxim Galkin. So far, parallel broadcasts of ether continued on two channels, the audience compared the Manera and the artistic abilities of two leading.
In 2008, the right to produce the game was bought by the administration of the first channel. The organizers launched the audience voting by allowing the public to choose a leading show. Spectators were offered candidates, the highest rating among which Dmitry Dibrov received, Maxim Galkin and Ivan Urgant.
In the autumn of the same year it became clear that the position went to Dibrov. He began to lead an updated version of the transfer. It is curious that the artist presented his voice similar to the character in the film "Millionaire from Slumb."
Transfer repeatedly inspired parodists. So, Maryna Fedunkiv and Garik Harlamov, Vadim Galygin and Garik Martirosyan, presented a funny thumbnails about her.
In 2019, around the issue "Who wants to become a millionaire?" With the participation of Alexander Friend, serious passions flared out. The expert fought for a prize in a duet with Victor Sidnev. According to the editor, the transfer of Ilya Bera, the erudite tried to bribe it, offering indental. Baned to provocate, but did not complete the started. As a result, the players did not reach the final amount. Editor Shaw filed a complaint to the Ethics Commission "What? Where? When?". Opponent asked to disqualify the participant who was attempted to circumvent the rules. Later, Alexander is friends, in turn, refuted the words of Bera, saying that it was Ilya who tried to put out money from him in exchange for a victory. As a result, both men were removed indefinitely from the ether of the first channel.