The first iconic TV show Let’s Make a Deal has been a part of countless American homes since 1963. The show created by Stefan Hatos and Monty Hall has been a source of family entertainment for the past 30 years and has been passed on from one generation to another. Professional actor Akeem Mair has always been one of those who was fascinated by the show, and it is for this reason that when the opportunity to be part of the program presented itself, Akeem did everything possible to get it.
Initially, it was Akeem’s cousin who received the invitation to appear on the show. Fortunately for him, his cousin had no interest in it and instead presented the idea to him. Without any delay, Akeem emailed Valeria Pitman from Pitman Casting about his interest in being a contestant on Let’s Make a Deal. A few days later, Akeem received a response and got invited to an interview with casting producer Jerry Artukovich. The interview went well for Akeem, and when asked which game he wanted to play, he went for Go Big or Go Home.
Three months after his interview, Akeem received an email from casting associate producer and coordinator Chelsea Spence informing him of the show’s desire to have him on the program. Elated with the news, Akeem prepared for the big day enthusiastically and decided to wear a Green Lantern costume. He was only allowed to wear it, however, if he covers the logo on his chest. Evelyn Bradfield, the contestant producer, gave him the exciting idea of putting a Zonk sticker so he can go as Let’s Make A Deal’s superhero, “Zonk!”
Before the taping, Akeem checked out Let’s Make A Deal’s Twitter page, where the Quickie Deal items were listed: a mustard packet, an eraser, and a roll of pennies. He went out to secure the mustard packer and a roll of pennies. Much to his utter surprise, Jonathan Mangum turned to him during the show and asked if he followed them on Twitter. He then proceeded to ask Akeem if he happened to have a packet of mustard with him. And because Akeem did have a packet of mustard with him, he got to win $500. For the promising actor, being on the program was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that he will never forget.
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