$25 Million Dollar Hoax is an unscripted television series that was originally shown on American network NBC in November 2004. The series is noted to be similar in style to FOX's My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance, which aired in 2003. It is based on a United Kingdom show titled The Million Pound Hoax, broadcast on Sky One earlier that year. Synopsis In the series, daughter Chrissy Sanford plays a hoax on her family by convincing them she had won a $25,000,000 lottery prize through the internet, and that it had changed her from a sweet girl into a spend-a-holic. $25 Million Dollar Hoax contained guest appearances by Ed McMahon, George Gray, and N*SYNC's Lance Bass. Chrissy successfully pulled off the hoax, which won her and her family over $400,000 in cash and prizes. Cast Chrissy Sanford – As herself Guy Sanford (father) – As himself Lois Sanford (mother) – As herself Paul Sanford (brother) – As himself Eric Sanford (brother) – As himself Andrew Sanford (brother) – As himself David Sanford (brother) – As himself Phillip Sanford (brother) – As himself Matthew Sanford (brother) – As himself Jameson Karns (friend) – As himself Ed McMahon – As himself George Gray – As himself Lance Bass – As himself Overseas broadcasts : Global References External links 2004 American television series debuts 2004 American television series endings 2000s American reality television series American television series based on British television series English-language television shows NBC original programming Television series by Reveille Productions