'Let's Make a Deal' asks frontline staff to join its special

NEW YORK (AP) - Wayne Brady and the folks at 'œLet's Make a Deal'ť want to honor those fighting the coronavirus - and they don't have to wear their capes if they don't want to.

The CBS daytime game show that usually has a studio audience in zany costumes is asking front-line workers to submit a video audition for an upcoming special online edition of the show.

'œThe idea sprang into my head because I wanted for us at '~Deal' to not only bring smiles to our loyal Deal Family, but to give hope and something to look forward to," Brady, the host, told The Associated Press.

"In times like this, a small token can go a long way. Whether a joke or a $50 Amazon gift card, when the news is oftentimes bad, I wanted us to be that bright spot in their day.'ť

Several contestants on the 'œLet's Make a Deal: At Home'ť edition of the show have been front-line workers, but the new recruitment is intended to help dedicate an entire show to them.

'œLet's Make a Deal'ť hopes to attract 'œdoctors, nurses, paramedics, delivery drivers, nursing home attendants and any other individual out there providing care, safety and services.'ť

To land a spot on the show, hopefuls should submit a short video detailing their line of work and why they would be a good contestant. Videos should be emailed to LMADatHome@gmail.com.

Entries must be no more than 1 minute long, and participants must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the U.S.

Brady and announcer Jonathan Mangum have adapted to the shelter-in-place orders with a stripped down, audience-less version of the show on Facebook which still offers deals to a handful of contestants.