"Million Dollar Password" Returns With Guest Stars William Shatner And Aisha Tyler

November 14, 2008 1:47 p.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Celebrity contestants William Shatner and Aisha Tyler will help host Regis Philbin ring in the return of "Million Dollar Password," a modern update of one of television's classic game show. The show will return Sunday, December 21 at 8/7c on CBS.

Shatner currently stars as Denny Crane on "Boston Legal" and fans know Tyler from CBS's "CSI" and "Ghost Whisperer."

Philbin has brought "Million Dollar Password" to the 21st century with big celebrities, big money and big stakes. Contestants team up with celebrities and have the potential to win up to $1 million.

As the designated celebrity and contestant take turns being the clue-giver and clue-receiver, one word hints are given to determine that round's password. If the player and the celebrity can work together to successfully give and receive clues in multiple rounds, the contestant may be able to guess the million dollar password, and win the cash that goes along with it.