Filmed over a five week period in both New York and Los Angeles, Deal opens new possibilities for "writing history with a camera." With Let"s Make A Deal as the basis, the film focuses on the complexities of bringing a show like Let"s Make a Deal to the viewers, as a microcosm of the entire entertainment industry. The film provides insights not previously seen: the talent and personalities, production issues, programming decisions, ratings impact, network relationships, the demographics of the viewers, the importance of the sponsors, profits and professionalism.