But Millionaire's name looks more and more like false advertising. The last time anybody won a million on the show was in 2009, and that was a special "Tournament of Ten" stunt. The last time somebody won a million in regular gameplay was in 2003. Meanwhile, lawyer Dan DeLisio just became this season's third quarter-million winner.
Which, as I pointed out, is a very nice piece of change. And Dan deserves all the congratulations in the world. But it's become apparent that the show has little or no intention of handing out the (allegedly) top prize.
I really can't blame them. Millionaire's ratings have dwindled to an increasingly forlorn fourth place among syndie game shows. You have to expect a little penny-pinching, though I'm sure the show is still profitable at these levels. Nowadays a two rating means decent money in syndication, and Millionaire regularly achieves that number.
But golly gee whiz, it would be nice if the show really lived up to its name just one more time. Where have you gone, John Carpenter? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
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