Producers Tell Contestants When to Stop Clapping
Energy’s the most crucial thing potential contestants need to bring to “The Price Is Right.” This is due to the amount the audience is expected to clap during the show. If you’re in the audience, you must expect to clap until you’re told to stop – and that doesn’t happen often.
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The producers want viewers to think the audience is having a fantastic time. This means they have to continue clapping to music that is played during the commercial breaks. If they stop clapping, there is a good chance they won’t get picked to appear as one of the contestants.