Power of Ten
is one of the newest and most exciting quiz shows on television. Hosted by
soon-to-be face of The Price is Right Drew Carey, Power of Ten
challenges contestants to guess how Americans responded to various questions
about cultural attitudes on subjects ranging from race relations to pop culture.
The contestants have to guess how a percentage of those surveyed responded, and
if their answer is not within a certain range, they are unable to move ahead in
the game. Successful contestants can potentially win up to ten million dollars.
The first
contestant to try her luck on the August 28th episode was a
real-estate agent named Kurtney Noonan from Encinitas, California. She was able
to accurately guess how many Americans have had a person of another race in
their home.
The second
contestant was Julie McCracken, a bartender from Charlotte, North Carolina with
an affinity for race cars. She was asked what percentage of women would prefer
to watch the Super Bowl rather than the Academy Awards, but answered
incorrectly. Both contestants ended up going home with only a thousand dollars,
but had a good time trying anyways.
Power of Ten
is a fun and interesting television show that is probably better-suited to older
children given the sophistication of some of the questions. Drew Carey is a good
host who is consistently supportive of the contestants and makes the program a
genuinely enjoyable viewing experience. For providing wholesome and
thought-provoking entertainment, Power of Ten is our choice for
Best of the Week.
Best TV Show
of the Week
The Parents
Television Council -
www.parentstv.org
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