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Consumers' Final Answer is `Yes' to ``Who Wants to be a Millionaire'' CD-ROM; Hot, New Trivia Game Sold Out Nationwide; New Supply In Stores Dec. 7.


BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1999--

Consumers turned out in droves to purchase the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc.
CD-ROM
 in full compact disc read-only memory

Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser).
 when the interactive trivia game from Disney Interactive hit retail stores nationwide last week.

The game's official launch was Tuesday, Nov. 23, and by Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 24, the CD-ROM game featuring ABC television ABC Television may refer to:
  • American Broadcasting Company, United States
  • Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Japan
  • Associated British Corporation (1956-1968), United Kingdom
  • Associated Broadcasting Company, Philippines
 personality and game show host, Regis Philbin Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (born August 25, 1931) is an Emmy Award-winning American television personality best known for his roles as a talk show host, game show host, singer and presenter at various events. , was virtually sold out across the country.

With retailers clamoring clam·or  
n.
1. A loud outcry; a hubbub.

2. A vehement expression of discontent or protest: a clamor in the press for pollution control.

3. A loud sustained noise.
 for ret Corp.

"'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Cd away the best seller at the Amazon.com software store," said Kirk Koenigsbauer, general manager of the Amazon.com software store. "It's proving to be a favorite for hoances to the "Hot Seat." The stakes are high wi Phone A Friend is selected, the CD-ROM "calls"regard it. The third Lifeline is 50/50, which nre" CD-ROM is available for Windows(R) 95/98 fo
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