| Host | |
| Dr. Robi Ludwig | |
| Announcer | |
| Craig DeSilva | |
| Broadcast | |
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| Packager | |
| 12 Yard Productions | |
LUDWIG: "Tonight, one of these people will be given $25,000. They don't actually have to do anything to be awarded the cash prize. Instead, a panel of ordinary members of the public will be judging them... and their lives. And ultimately deciding who should and shouldn't get the money. But can they decide Without Prejudice?!"
DESILVA: "Sexism, ageism, racism, arguments, and $25,000. These five people are about to put their life on trial, in a game show where what they do, where there from, how they think, and who they are. Could win them the money. These five people must decide who to give the $25,000 to. But, can they decide Without Prejudice?!"
Without Prejudice? (or Without Prejudice) was the controversially short-lived American adaptation of the equally short-lived and quite controversial British game show of the same name where five random people had to decide which one of the five strangers was worthy of winning $25,000.
Premise[]
A 15-second introduction of the contestants was shown to the panel. They then had to decide who to eliminate solely based on who gave the worst impression.
A short biography of the contestants was shown, followed by the occupation and annual salary of the contestants. The panel then eliminated a second contestant.
The three remaining contestants were asked about three "hot button" issues (such as prostitution, same-sex marriage & adoption and gun control). Then, a hidden camera video was shown with the three contestants interacting with actors whom they believe to be contestants. The third contestant was then eliminated.
The final two contestants were interviewed by the panel. Any panelist could ask any question, as long as he/she didn't ask what the winner would do with the money. The panel then voted for a winner.
ADDITIONAL NOTE: All questions and comments were allowed, except the panelists couldn't ask any financial questions.
British Version[]
The original British version hosted by Liza Tarbuck ran on Channel 4 from 4 January (January 4) 2003 until 16 April (April 16) 2004.
Rating[]
Trivia[]
This series lasted for exactly 2 months.
When the show ended in September 2007, Host Dr. Ludwig went on to appear on the Fox News Channel series Hannity & Colmes.
Promos for the show always ended with the announcer asking: "Can five ordinary people judge five strangers Without Prejudice? Can you?"
On August 28, 2007; the show was once in partnership with the NAACP[1](National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) where it would air their newest PSA spot during a very special episode of the show in association with the organization.
This series once gained notoriety when on one episode, a contestant claimed that he would eliminate another contestant solely because "He's Black"[2].
Inventor[]
Based on the British show of the same name by 12 Yard Productions
Tagline[]
"That was Without Prejudice?, join us next time when another member of the public will be given $25,000 just for being themselves. Goodbye!" - Dr. Robi Ludwig
Additional Page[]
References[]
Links[]
Official Website (via Internet Archive)
Article about the original British version
Vimeo Links[]
Full Episode