'Deal or No Deal' to Kick Off NBC Fall Lineup

PASADENA, Calif. – NBC is launching its fall lineup Sept. 18 with a two-hour version of the reality game show "Deal or No Deal."

Howie Mandel will preside over four episodes that week and give away more than $20 million to contestants, with another $1 million going to viewers who participate in an interactive "Play at Home Lucky Case Game."

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Following premiere week, "Deal or No Deal" will air Mondays and Thursdays.

The network announced Friday that "America's Got Talent" and "Last Comic Standing" have been renewed for another season.

"Both of these series have been bright spots on the summer television landscape," NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly said. "We think they'll be around for a long time."

"America's Got Talent," hosted by Regis Philbin, will return to the schedule at midseason.

"Last Comic Standing," a search for the funniest comedians in America hosted by Anthony Clark, will resume next summer with new episodes.