“In The Hot Seat: Eric Stonestreet and Will Forte” – Twenty years after the prime-time series “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” debuted on ABC in the U.S., celebrated late-night host Jimmy Kimmel steps in as host of a special run of episodes featuring celebrity contestants playing for the charity of their choice.
The 20th anniversary event’s kick-off episode rebroadcasts Wednesday, April 29 (8:00-9:00PM EDT), on ABC, with celebrity contestant Eric Stonestreet playing for Building Hope for Autism and Will Forte playing for The Pangea Network. (TV-14, L) Episodes can be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/8/20)
For the first time in the history of the U.S. franchise, celebrities playing on “Millionaire” can invite a guest to help them answer questions. It could be a relative, a beloved teacher or a famed trivia expert – anyone they want – to help them win as much money as they can for the charity of their choice. Additionally, this special run of shows will be introducing a new lifeline, Ask the Host, and a revolutionary, live, play-along app that will allow America to compete to win the same amount of money that celebrities are playing for on the show.
“In The Hot Seat: Will Forte and Nikki Glaser” – Will Forte continues his winning streak in support of The Pangea Network. Nikki Glaser plays for Rescue the Birds, including a never-before-seen historic moment in the show’s 20-year history, on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” Wednesday, April 29 (9:00-10:00PM EDT), on ABC. (TV-14) Episodes can be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/15/20)
“In The Hot Seat: Nikki Glaser, Jane Fonda and Anthony Anderson” – Nikki Glaser continues her winning streak for Rescue the Birds. Jane Fonda takes the stage in support of her charity Fire Drill Friday’s, and Anthony Anderson plays for The Anderson Family Foundation on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” airing Wednesday, April 29 (10:00-11:00PM EDT), on ABC. (TV-14, DL) Episodes can be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/22/20)
“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” is executive produced by Michael Davies, Jimmy Kimmel and Mike Richards. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television’s Embassy Row, Kimmelot and Valleycrest Productions Ltd.
