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Win Ben Stein’s Money

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Win Ben Stein's Money was an American television game show that aired from 1997 to 2002. The program featured contestants answering questions on a variety of subjects, with the goal of winning money. The show was known for its host, Ben Stein, whose dry wit and intellectual demeanor contrasted with the contestants' efforts to win cash prizes. Jimmy Kimmel co-hosted the show from 1997 to 2002, earning an Emmy Award for outstanding game-show host in 1999 alongside Stein. The show was a part of the broader genre of quiz shows, which have a long history on both radio and television, often featuring large cash awards.12

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