2008 Woodie Awards
Deal or No Deal: Murray State alumna appears on game show
Ashley Edwards
Issue date: 1/18/08 Section: College Life
Lewzader flew to Los Angeles twice in November to film the show. She said she wasn't sure what to expect from Hollywood because of all the stereotypes, but she was pleasantly surprised.
"They were all so nice," Lewzader said. "It was awesome. Howie is awesome. He is so freaking cute. If I could throw him in my suitcase, I would."
Lewzader said she didn't prepare any strategy for the show because she said the show is all about luck, timing and guts.
"You just kind of get up there and have fun," Lewzader said. "That was one of my favorite things about it."
Lewzader said she wasn't nervous to appear on national television because she enjoys being the center of attention. She said the enthusiastic audience kept her going.
"It was overwhelming and amazing all at the same time," Lewzader said. "I've definitely got the Hollywood bug. It was so fun and I would love to go back, but at the same time I was glad to get home to western Kentucky."
Lewzader said she was grateful to the producers of the show, John Quinn and Matt Laeson, for making her experience so special.
She said she was also appreciative of her family in the Murray State organizational communication department for being so supportive of her and allowing her to miss class so she could tape the show.
"It was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never, ever forget," Lewzader said.
The first part of Lewzader's "Deal or No Deal" will air at 8 p.m. Monday and the remainder of her episode will follow at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
"They were all so nice," Lewzader said. "It was awesome. Howie is awesome. He is so freaking cute. If I could throw him in my suitcase, I would."
Lewzader said she didn't prepare any strategy for the show because she said the show is all about luck, timing and guts.
"You just kind of get up there and have fun," Lewzader said. "That was one of my favorite things about it."
Lewzader said she wasn't nervous to appear on national television because she enjoys being the center of attention. She said the enthusiastic audience kept her going.
"It was overwhelming and amazing all at the same time," Lewzader said. "I've definitely got the Hollywood bug. It was so fun and I would love to go back, but at the same time I was glad to get home to western Kentucky."
Lewzader said she was grateful to the producers of the show, John Quinn and Matt Laeson, for making her experience so special.
She said she was also appreciative of her family in the Murray State organizational communication department for being so supportive of her and allowing her to miss class so she could tape the show.
"It was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never, ever forget," Lewzader said.
The first part of Lewzader's "Deal or No Deal" will air at 8 p.m. Monday and the remainder of her episode will follow at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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melanie nichter
posted 1/18/08 @ 4:10 PM CST
I just want to say that I really admire this girl and her dedication to the game of dealing. Just the fact that she would go out of her comfort zone and admonish all previous goals, just to win some cash makes me shake with excitement. (Continued…)
Annie House Vigil
posted 1/18/08 @ 10:36 PM CST
I am a '41 graduate of Murray . Deal or No Deal has been a favorite of mine since I discovered it. Yea, Go Murray!!!! I would have loved to have been there to yell for Britney. (Continued…)
Haywood Eason
posted 1/19/08 @ 7:48 AM CST
Go Britney,
We will be watching. Good Luck,
Haywood Eason
Rockwall, Texas
graduated in '55
Dr. Crystal Coel Coleman
posted 1/19/08 @ 10:26 AM CST
Love ya "kid." The 3rd floor "penthouse" in Wilson Hall is cheering for you! Don't forget the carpet and cameras! Smiles
Dr. Coleman
Org. Comm.
Dr. Crystal Coleman
Dr. Crystal Coel Coleman
posted 1/19/08 @ 10:32 AM CST
Brit---we love ya "kid!"
Don't forget the carpet and cameras. The 3rd floor "penthouse" in Wilson Hall will be cheering for you!!!
Your Prof.,
Dr. (Continued…)
Skitty
posted 1/23/08 @ 4:24 PM CST
Well,Britney Lewzader is my science teacher's daughter-in-law!! This is soo exciting
Michele
posted 1/23/08 @ 8:56 PM CST
Can someone please tell me what happened? We got to the part where she had two million dollar cases and the $400 left. Then our tv went off do to a power surge! We missed what happened! Please let me know. (Continued…)
Spring Burgess
posted 1/24/08 @ 9:07 AM CST
Hey, Britney,
This is your family in Terre Haute, cheering you on!!!
Spring, Carter, and Chyene
NADINE
posted 1/24/08 @ 3:06 PM CST
HI SORRY TO SAY I FELL ASLEEP WHEN SHE HAD A COUPLE OF MILLION DOLLAR SUITCASES LEFT. HOW MUCH DID SHE WIN AND WHAT WAS IN HER CASE IF SHE MADE A DEAL. (Continued…)
Onedogtoomany
posted 1/25/08 @ 10:11 AM CST
Britney Lewzader of Marshall County is $471,000 dollars richer after competing on the show.
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