N to Z plus Related Material
THE NAME’S THE SAME
Host: Robert Q. Lewis
Year: 1953, ABC
Panelists: Bill Stern, Joan Alexander, Carl Reiner
A contestant has the same name as guest Ronald Reagan
THE NAME’S THE SAME
Host: Dennis James
Year: 1955, ABC
Panelists: Joan Alexander, Hy Gardner, Audrey Meadows, Roger Price
THE NAME’S THE SAME
Hosts: Bob Elliott & Ray Goulding
Year: 1955, ABC
Panelists: Laraine Day, Walter Slezak, Audrey Meadows, Roger Price
Audrey quickly identifies the contestant named Jackie Gleason
THE NAME’S THE SAME
Host: Clifton Fadiman
Year: 1955, ABC
Panelists: Joan Alexander, Mark Connely, Audrey Meadows, Roger Price
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S FUNNY MONEY
Host: Jimmy Pardo
Year: 2003, GSN
Guests: Ralph Harris, Elizabeth Beckwith, Michael Page
Charity show featuring Stephen Furst vs. Martha Smith of the movie “Animal House”
THE NEW NEWLYWED GAME
Host: Bob Eubanks
Year: 1985, Syndicated
Jewel & Eric vs. Beth & Jim vs. Robin & Ian vs. Kim & Greg
THE NEWLYWED GAME
Host: Bob Eubanks
Year: 1998, Syndicated
Yolanda & Lawrence vs. Christi & Allan vs. Lori & Ted vs. Tamara & Glen
THE NEWLYWED GAME
Host: Carnie Wilson
Year: 2009, GSN
Larry & Kim vs. John & MIchelle vs. Jason & Kai
NOW YOU SEE IT
Host: Jack Narz
Year: 1974, CBS
Rosemary, Susan, Barbara, Patricia, Jeanette
NOW YOU SEE IT
Host: Jack Narz
Year: 1974, CBS
Claire, John, Linda, Susan, Mildred
NOW YOU SEE IT
Host: Jack Narz
Year: 1974, CBS
Shelley, Linda, Christine, Jeanette, Vicki
NOW YOU SEE IT!
Host: Chuck Henry
Year: 1989, CBS
Andrea, Scott, Deborah
NOW YOU SEE IT!
Host: Chuck Henry
Year: 1989, CBS
Joann, Carol, La Rue
Last show from July 14, 1989
NUMBER PLEASE
Host: Bud Collyer
Year: 1961, ABC
Mrs. Secord, Mrs. DeWitt, Mr. Scott
1 vs. 100
Host: Bob Saget
Year: 2006, NBC
Brian, Christine
First show of the series from October 13, 2006. Ken Jennings and three ‘Deal Or No Deal’ models are in the mob.
1 VS. 100
Host: Bob Saget
Year: 2006, NBC
Ed, Kelley, Monique
1 VS. 100
Host: Bob Saget
Year: 2008, NBC
Clint, Casandra
THE $1,000,000 CHANCE OF A LIFETIME
Host and Hostess: Jim Lange & Karen Thomas
Year: 1986, Syndicated
Dan & Lauren vs. David & Peggy
One millions dollars is won
THE $100,000 NAME THAT TUNE
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1977, Syndicated
Richie, Joan, Karen
THE NEW $100,000.00 NAME THAT TUNE
Host: Jim Lange
Year: 1984, Syndicated
Valerie vs. Bob
THE OBJECT IS...
Host: Dick Clark
Year: 1964, ABC
Guests: Joan Caufield & Stubby Kaye
OKAY MOTHER
Host and Hostess: Dennis James & Julia Meade
Year: 1948, DUM
Guest: Judith Duniger
Fascinating kinescope from the dawn of television
ON THE COVER
Host: Mark Walberg
Year: 2004, PAX
Anthony vs. Noah vs. Laura
PARANOIA
Host: Peter Tomarken
Year: 2000, FAM
Jennette, Maris, Kevin
PASS THE BUCK
Host: Bill Cullen
Year: 1978, CBS
Michael, Mary, Sandy, Lois, Pat, James, Karen
PASSWORD
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1962, CBS
Guests: Pat Carroll & Johnny Carson
From January 23, 1962. Johnny became the host of ‘The Tonight Show’ later that year.
PASSWORD
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1962, CBS
Guests: Peggy Cass & Jack Paar
PASSWORD
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1963, CBS
Guests: Betty White & Jack Paar
PASSWORD
Host: Allan Ludden
Year: 1964, CBS
Guests: Phyllis Newman & Allan King
PASSWORD
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1965, CBS
Guests: Nancy Sinatra & Woody Allen
PASSWORD
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1965, CBS
Guests: Betsy Palmer & Buddy Hackett
PASSWORD
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1967, CBS
Guests: Carol Burnett & Peter Lawford
Tournament of Champions show
PASSWORD
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1971, ABC
Guests: Brett Somers & Jack Klugman
PASSWORD ALL-STARS
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1975, ABC
Guests: Richard Dawson, Bill Bixby, Hal Linden, Betty White
Grand Master Tournament show. Richard wins.
PASSWORD
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1975, ABC
Guests: Vicki Lawrence & Betty White
PASSWORD
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1975, ABC
Guests: Kate Jackson & Sam Melville
The last ABC show from June 27, 1975. Goodson-Todman producers Frank Wayne and Howard Felsher play one round. Mark Goodson and Betty White also appear.
PASSWORD PLUS
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1979, NBC
Guests: Lee Meriwether & Peter Marshall
PASSWORD PLUS
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1980, NBC
Guests: David Letterman & Marion Ross
Features the series highest winner
PASSWORD PLUS
Guest Host: Bill Cullen
Year: 1980, NBC
Guests: Elaine Joyce & Bill Anderson
PASSWORD PLUS
Host: Allen Ludden
Year: 1980, NBC
Guests: Vicki Lawrence & Robert Donner
This unfortunately would be Allen’s last ‘Password’
PASSWORD PLUS
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1980, NBC
Guests: Betty White & Dick Martin
PASSWORD PLUS
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1981, NBC
Guests: Audrey Landers & Regis Philbin
PASSWORD PLUS
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1982, NBC
Guests: Betty White & Regis Philbin
* Also see “SUPER PASSWORD” and “MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD”
PERSONALITY
Host: Larry Blyden
Year: 1969, NBC
Guests: Jack Cassidy, Joan Rivers, Flip Wilson
PICTIONARY
Host: Alan Thicke
Year: 1997, Syndicated
Guests: Donna D’Errico, James Avery, Florence Griffith Joyner, Scott Reeves
PLACE THE FACE
Host: Bill Cullen
Year: 1954, CBS
Guests: Joanne Gilbert, Xavier Cugat
PLAY THE PERCENTAGES
Host: Geoff Edwards
Year: 1980, Syndicated
Vicki & Dennis vs. Gayle & John
PLAY YOUR HUNCH
Host: Merv Griffin
Year: 1958, CBS
Guest: Burt Bachrach
PLAY YOUR HUNCH
Host: Merv Griffin
Year: 1960, NBC
Guest: Jonathan Winters
PLAY YOUR HUNCH
Host: Merv Griffin
Year: 1960, NBC
Guest: Jaye P. Morgan
POWER OF 10
Host: Drew Carey
Year: 2007, CBS
Jamie, Maureen, Emily, Louise
Jamie wins one million dollars on this first show from August 07, 2007
PRESS YOUR LUCK
Host: Peter Tomarken
Year: 1984, CBS
Alpha vs. Gerald vs. Natalie
PRESS YOUR LUCK
Host: Peter Tomarken
Year: 1984, CBS
Ed vs. Michael vs. Janie
From May 19, 1984. Contest Michael Larson had secretly memorized the sequence of the game board by watching at home. Once he became comfortable he took control and did not stop until he had won $110,237.00 in cash and prizes.
PRESS YOUR LUCK
Host: Peter Tomarken
Year: 1985, CBS
Andy vs. Dennis vs. Rochelle
Announcer Rod Roddy appears on-camera in ordinary attire
PRESS YOUR LUCK
Host: Peter Tomarken
Year: 1985, CBS
Nina-Jo vs. Andrew vs. Paul
Just three dollars separates the second place total from the first place total. It could not have
happened to a more obnoxious contestant.
PRESS YOUR LUCK
Host: Peter Tomarken
Year: 1986, CBS
Erica vs. Rich vs. Joan
* Also see “WHAMMY! THE ALL NEW PRESS YOUR LUCK”
THE REEL TO REEL PICTURE SHOW
Host: Peter Marshall
Year: 1998, PAX
Guests: Estelle Harris & James Avery
THE REEL TO REEL PICTURE SHOW
Host: Peter Marshall
Year: 1998, PAX
Guests: Stephanie Powers & Tom Poston
REMOTE CONTROL
Host: Ken Ober
Year: 1987, MTV
Marc vs. Kelly vs. Bill
THE RICH LIST
Host: Eamonn Holmes
Year: 2006, FOX
Eric & Amy, Ray & Bill, Ana & Benedict
First and last show of the series from November 01, 2006
RUSSIAN ROULETTE
Host: Mark Walberg
Year: 2002, GSN
James vs. Brian vs. Jill vs. Mary Ann
RUSSIAN ROULETTE
Host: Mark Walberg
Year: 2002, GSN
Ernie vs. Brian vs. Kenny vs. Season
RUSSIAN ROULETTE
Host: Mark Walberg
Year: 2002, GSN
Kissy vs. David vs. Gerard vs. Joe
RUSSIAN ROULETTE
Host: Mark Walberg
Year: 2002, GSN
Sobia vs. Ray vs. Marianne vs. Juan
SALE OF THE CENTURY
Host and Hostess: Jim Perry & Lee Menning
Year: 1984, NBC
Nanci vs. Bob vs. Dawn
SALE OF THE CENTURY
Host and Hostess: Jim Perry & Lee Menning
Year: 1984, NBC
Susan vs. Bill vs. Veronica
SALE OF THE CENTURY
Host and Hostess: Jim Perry & Summer Bartholomew
Year: 1987, NBC
Bob vs. Kathy vs. John
SALE OF THE CENTURY
Host and Hostess: Jim Perry & Summer Bartholomew
Year: 1987, NBC
Greg vs. Sheena vs. John
From June 15, 1987
SALE OF THE CENTURY
Host and Hostess: Jim Perry & Summer Bartholomew
Year: 1988, NBC
Chris vs. Lakita vs. Kip
From Pep Rally Week
SALE OF THE CENTURY
Host and Hostess: Jim Perry & Summer Bartholomew
Year: 1989, NBC
Victor vs. Robin vs. Craig
SALE OF THE CENTURY
Host and Hostess: Jim Perry & Summer Bartholomew
Year: 1986, Syndicated
Zarehi vs. Susana vs. Curtis
Curtis would play on a million-dollar winning ‘Greed’ team years later
* Also see “TEMPTATION: THE NEW SALE OF THE CENTURY”
SAY WHEN!!
Host: Art James
Year: 1961, NBC
Mrs. Guest vs. Mr. Mortensen, Mr. Hobby vs. Mrs. Trick
First show from January 03, 1961
SCATTERGORIES
Host: Dick Clark
Year: 1993, NBC
Matthew, Mark, Jobie & Peter vs. Danna, Shannon, Shirl & Gail
First show. Dick is gregarious as ever. Taped celebrity guests are Brian Austin Green, Anne-Marie Johnson, Elani Kelavis, Kelsey Grammer & Chuck Woolery
SCATTERGORIES
Host: Dick Clark
Year: 1993, NBC
George, Dan, Son & Steve vs. Grace, Donna, Sonia & Shirley
Taped celebrity guests are Melissa Reeve, Geraldo Rivera, Ada Maris, Amanda Bearse & Wink Martindale
SCATTERGORIES
Host: Dick Clark
Year: 1993, NBC
Jane, Michele, Sharon & Debbie vs. Philip, Fred, Giorgio & Mark
Taped celebrity guests are Peter Noon, Candace Cameron, Vivica Fox, Robert Kelcher Kelly & Richard Karn
SCRABBLE
Host: Chuck Woolery
Year: 1984, NBC
Jason, Shanna, Jeremy, Aaron, Theresa
Teen Week and Christmas season show. Chuck has a funnty exchange with a contestant who is Jewish.
SCRABBLE
Host: Chuck Woolery
Year: 1985, NBC
Bernyce, Rose, Sam, Jeana, Judy, Jeff
SCRABBLE
Host: Chuck Woolery
Year: 1988, NBC
Sheela, Bob, Lori, Harold
SCRABBLE
Host: Chuck Woolery
Year: 1990, NBC
George, Debbie, Trina, John
Last show from the initial run. Chuck appears down about it.
SCRABBLE
Host: Chuck Woolery
Year: 1993, NBC
Deb vs. George and Monique vs. Sam
First show of the short nineties revival
SCRABBLE
Host: Chuck Woolery
Year: 1993, NBC
Liz, Johnny, Amy, Randy
Chuck resembles Don Johnson
SCRABBLE
Host: Chuck Woolery
Year: 1993, NBC
Yvette, Sandy, Wendy, Tom
SHOW ME THE MONEY
Host: William Shatner
Year: 2006, ABC
Tracy, Craig
SECOND CHANCE
Host: Jim Peck
Year: 1976
Maggie vs. Jack vs. Lynn
Unaired pilot episode made for ABC. An episode of the following 13-week series, which was remade as ‘Press Your Luck’ in the Eighties and subsequently as ‘Whammy!’, has been callled ‘the impossible trade.’
SHOWOFFS
Host: Bobby Van
Year: 1975, ABC
Guests: Dr Joyce Brothers, Dick Gautier, Karen Morrow, Mike Farrell
THE $64,000 CHALLENGE
Host: Sonny Fox
Year: 1956, CBS
Gloria vs. Andy, Floyd vs. Stephen, Billy
Guest Vincent Price is the last challenger
THE $64,000 QUESTION
Host: Hal March
Year: 1956, CBS
Bobbie, Thomas, Peter
First anniversary show
SMUSH
Host and Hostess: Ken Ober & Lisa Dergen
Year: 2002, USA
Reed, Jessica, Tom, Steven
SPLIT PERSONALITY
Host: Tom Poston
Year: 1959, NBC
Mrs. Rany vs. Mr. Peter, Mrs. O’Neill vs. Mr. Smielo
Heres a little known effort from Mark Goodson & Bill Todman
SPLIT SECOND
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1975, ABC
Marvin vs. Sharri vs. Valyant
SPLIT SECOND
Host: Monty Hall
Year: 1986, Syndicated
David vs. Loren vs. Patricia
Features a car win
STARFACE
Host: Danny Bonaduce
Year: 2006, GSN
Danny vs. Lauren vs. Scott
STREET SMARTS
Host: Frank Nicotero
Year: 2001, Syndicated
Pieper vs. Adam
STREET SMARTS
Host: Frank Nicotero
Year: 2003, Syndicated
Carl vs. Tammy
STUDIO 07
Host: Pat Kiernan
Year: 2004, WB
Tom vs. Ashley vs. Becky vs. George vs. Danny vs. Leslie vs. Pepper
SUPER JEOPARDY!
Host: Alex Trebeck
Year: 1990, ABC
Chuck vs. Dave vs. Ron vs. Yael
* Also see “JEOPARDY!”
SUPER MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2004, ABC
Todd, Robert
First show of the unexpected February ‘04 revival
SUPER MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2004, ABC
Robert, Liz, Dede
Robert, or Bob-O, wins one million dollars
SUPER MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2004, ABC
Terry, Wayne, Devin
* Also see “WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE”
SUPER PASSWORD
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1985, NBC
Guests: Vicki Lawrence & Pat Sajak
SUPER PASSWORD
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1985, NBC
Guests: Markie Post & Richard Moll
SUPER PASSWORD
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1985, NBC
Guests: Martha Smith & Nathan Cook
SUPER PASSWORD
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1985, NBC
Guests: Leann Hunley & Tom Poston
SUPER PASSWORD
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1985, NBC
Guests: Leann Hunley & Tom Poston
SUPER PASSWORD
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1988, NBC
Guests: Bob Newhart & Dick Martin and their spouses
Charity Show
SUPER PASSWORD
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1989, NBC
Guests: Betty White & Christopher Hewett
Last show of the series from March 24, 1989. Bert gratefully thanks everyone, particularly Gene Wood who comes on camera.
* Also see “PASSWORD” and “MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD”
3rd DEGREE
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1989, Syndicated
Guests: Betty White, Loni Anderson, Burt Reynolds, Charles Nelson Reilly
First show. Peter Marshall hosted the pilot but not this which led to litigation. Sadly this would also be Bert’s last series.
TV LAND’S ULTIMATE FAN SEARCH
Host: Chuck Woolery
Year: 2000, TVL
David vs. Howard vs. Rodney
Ed Marinaro of ‘Hill Street Blues’ comes on for one question
TATTLETALES
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1974, CBS
Guests: Allen Ludden, Bill Cullen, Chuck Woolery & their spouses
Allen Ludden’s wife was Betty White. Chuck was married to ‘Match Game’ guest
Jo Ann Pflug.
TATTLETALES
Guest Host: Gene Rayburn
Year: 1975, CBS
Guests: Bert Convy, Bobby Van, Bob Barker & their spouses
From Emcee Week. Goodson-Todman regular Elaine Joyce was Bobby Van’s wife.
TATTLETALES
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1976, CBS
Guests: Bob Barker, Jack Narz, Richard Dawson & their spouses or significant other
TATTLETALES
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1977, CBS
Guests: Bob Barker, William Shatner, Pat Cooper & their spouses
TATTLETALES
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1983, CBS
Guests: Peter Marshall, Bill Anderson, George Fredo & their spouses or significant other
TEMPTATION
Host: Art James
Year: 1967, ABC
Micky vs. Steve vs. Margo
TEMPTATION: THE NEW SALE OF THE CENTURY
Host: Rossi Morreale
Year: 2007, MYN
Mikalah cs. Justin vs. Kimberly
Preview show featuring former ‘American Idol’ contestants
TEMPTATION: THE NEW SALE OF THE CENTURY
Host: Rossi Morreale
Year: 2007, Syndicated
Iris vs. Diane vs. Jodi
* Also see “SALE OF THE CENTURY”
THAT’S THE QUESTION
Host: Bob Goen
Year: 2006, GSN
Carl vs. Jeff
THAT’S THE QUESTION
Host: Bob Goen
Year: 2007, GSN
Tenny vs. Stacie
THAT’S THE QUESTION
Host: Bob Goen
Year: 2007, GSN
David vs. Sylvia
THREE ON A MATCH
Host: Bill Cullen
Year: 1973, NBC
Fred, Marilyn, Jon, Ronni, Lynn
TIME MACHINE
Host: John Davidson
Year: 1985, NBC
Shannon, Barbara, Greg
TIC TAC DOUGH
Host: Jay Jackson
Year: 1957, NBC
Michael vs. Martin
TIC TAC DOUGH
Host: Wink Martindale
Year: 1979, Syndicated
Donna, Guy, Pat
TIC TAC DOUGH
Host: Wink Martindale
Year: 1980, Syndicated
Thom, Gloria, Erik
Thom’s winnings total $312,700.00 in his second to last show
TIC TAC DOUGH
Host: Wink Martindale
Year: 1983, Syndicated
Jeffrey, Dave, Deborah
TIC TAC DOUGH
Host: Patrick Wayne
Year: 1990, Syndicated
Danile, Aaron, Gwendolyn
THE NEW TREASURE HUNT
Host: Geoff Edwards
Year: 1974, Syndicated
Ruth, Denise
Features a $25,000.00 winner
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Bud Collier
Year: 1957, CBS
Panelists: Polly Bergen, John Cameron Swayze, Hildy Parks, Dick Van Dyke
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Bud Collier
Year: 1957, CBS
Panelists: Polly Bergen, Jack Parr, Kitty Carlise, Hy Gardner
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Bud Collier
Year: 1958, CBS
Panelists: Polly Bergen, Ronald Reagan, Kitty Carlise, Hy Gardner
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Bud Collier
Year: 1961, CBS
Panelists: Johnny Carson, Betty White, Don Ameche, Kitty Carlisle
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Guest Host: Mark Goodson
Year: 1967, CBS
Panelists: Peggy Cass, Orson Bean, Betsy Palmer, Tom Poston
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Bud Collier
Year: 1967, CBS
Panelists: Tom Poston, Peggy Cass, Orson Bean, Kitty Carlisle
The second round features a probation officer who knew a young Lee Harvey Oswald
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Guest Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1968, CBS
Panelists: Robert Q. Lewis, Peggy Cass, Orson Bean, Kitty Carlislie
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Guest Host: Bill Cullen
Year: 1970, Syndicated
Panelists: Gene Rayburn, Kitty Carlisle, Durwood Kirby, Peggy Cass
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Gary Moore
Year: 1971, Syndicated
Panelists: Bill Cullen, Kitty Carlisle, Gene Rayburn, Peggy Cass,
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Gary Moore
Year: 1975, Syndicated
Panelists: Bill Cullen, Peggy Cass, Nipsey Russell, Kitty Carlisle
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Joe Garagiola
Year: 1977, Syndicated
Panelists: Bill Cullen, Peggy Cass, Nipsey Russell, Kitty Carlisle
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Robin Ward
Year: 1981, Syndicated
Panelists: Soupy Sales, Mary Ann Mobley, John Wade, Peggy Cass
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Gordon Elliott
Year: 1990, NBC
Panelists: Orson Bean, Mary Ann Mobley, Tom Villard, Kitty Carlisle
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Gordon Elliott
Year: 1990, NBC
Panelists: Ron Masak, Cindy Adams, Lynn Swan, Betty White
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Lynn Swann
Year: 1990, NBC
Panelists: Monty Hall, Vicki Lawrence, David Niven, Jr., Kitty Carlisle
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: Alex Trebek
Year: 1991, NBC
Panelists: Orson Bean, Kitty Carlisle, David Niven, Dana Hill
Charlie O’Donnell is the on-camera guest announcer
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Guest Host: Mark Goodson
Year: 1991, NBC
Panelists: Orson Bean, Gloria Loring, Cindy Adams, David Niven, Jr.
Alex was reportedly absent because his wife was having a baby
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: John O’Hurley
Year: 2000, Syndicated
Panelists: Meschach Taylor, Paula Poundstone, Richard Kind, Kitty Carlisle Hart
Here’s Pearson Television’s best remake with a special guest on the panel
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: John O’Hurley
Year: 2000, Syndicated
Panelists: Meschach Taylor, Paula Poundstone, Dave Coulier, Melody Thomas Scott
TO TELL THE TRUTH
Host: John O’Hurley
Year: 2001, Syndicated
Panelists: Meshach Taylor, Kim Coles, Peter Bergman, Brooke Burns
TRIVIA TRAP
Host: Bob Eubanks
Year: 1984, ABC
Diki, Duane and Laurinda vs. Kimberly, Paula and Dave
TRIVIA TRAP
Host: Bob Eubanks
Year: 1984, ABC
Sid, Carol and Alicia vs. Laura, Shari and Jim
TRIVIA TRAP
Host: Bob Eubanks
Year: 1985, ABC
Jayne Meadows, Vicki Lawrence & Betty White vs. Bill Cullen, Jamie Farr & Tom Poston
Charity show
TRIVIAL PURSUIT: AMERICA PLAYS
Host: Christopher Knight
Year: 2008, Syndicated
Chris vs. Dave vs. Kimberly
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
Host: Bob Barker
Year: 1956, NBC
Marjorie, Marguerite, Naoma, Stuart
From December 31, 1956. This was Bob’s national television debut. Ralph Edwards tells
viewers how he has a bright future.
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
Host: Bob Barker
Year: 1966, Syndicated
Scott & Bernie, Mrs. Cook & son Joe, Dianne
TWENTY-ONE
Host: Jack Barry
Year: 1956, NBC
Charles vs. Herb
Contestant Charles Van Doren had heard the last question in advance. Contestant Herb Stempel had been asked to forfeit the game. This became public during a congressional investigation in 1958. The 1994 movie “Quiz Show’ was based on this series.
TWENTY ONE
Host: Maury Povich
Year: 2000, NBC
David, Craig, Gloria, Tom, Peter
David winns $1,015,000.00 in his first show
TWENTY ONE
Host: Maury Povich
Year: 2000, NBC
David, Shay, Dayna, Nigel, Craig
David becomes the series highest winner w/over $1,765,000.00 in cash
TWO FOR THE MONEY
Host: Herb Shriner
Year: 1955, CBS
Katherine & Abe, Adoxia & John, Dotsie & Clyde
TWO FOR THE MONEY
Host: Herb Shriner
Year: 1955, CBS
Lloyd, Leo & Bill, Elaine & Fred, Evelyn & Andrea
TWO FOR THE MONEY
Host: Sam Levenson
Year: 1957, CBS
Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Sandy & Rosemary
The announcer is Ed McMahon
VIDEO VILLAGE
Host and Hostess: Jack Narz & Joanne Copeland
Year: 1960, CBS
Frances, Walt, Pat
VIDEO VILLAGE
Host and Hostess: Monty Hall & Eileen Barton
Year: 1962, CBS
Beverly, Ted, S.Z., Donna
500th show of the series from June 14, 1962
THE WEAKEST LINK
Host: Anne Robinson
Year: 2002, NBC
Guests: Maureen McCormick vs. Mike Lookinland vs. Christopher Knight vs. Susan Olsen vs. Eve Plumb vs. Florence Henderson vs. Robbie Rist vs. Barry Williams
Charity show featuring former cast member of ‘The Brady Bunch’
THE WEAKEST LINK
Host: George Gray
Year: 2002, Syndicated
Todd vs. Leigh-Ann vs. Sulan vs. Eddie vs. Sandra vs. Charles
WHAMMY! THE ALL NEW PRESS YOUR LUCK
Host: Todd Newton
Year: 2002, GSN
Amy vs. Skylar vs. Jerry
WHAMMY! THE ALL NEW PRESS YOUR LUCK
Host: Todd Newton
Year: 2003, GSN
Chad vs. Jamie vs. Michelle
WHAMMY! THE ALL NEW PRESS YOUR LUCK
Host: Todd Newton
Year: 2003, GSN
Wendy vs. Jay vs. Mark
WHAMMY! THE ALL NEW PRESS YOUR LUCK
Host: Todd Newton
Year: 2003, GSN
Jason vs. Katie vs. Disco
WHAMMY! THE ALL NEW PRESS YOUR LUCK
Host: Todd Newton
Year: 2003, GSN
Aaron vs. Amie vs. Chad
Contestant Amie looses $25,109.00 in cash and prizes with her last spin
* Also see “PRESS YOUR LUCK”
WHAT’S GOING ON?
Host: Lee Bowman
Year: 1954, ABC
Guests: Kitty Carlisle, Hy Gardner, Audrey Meadows, Susan Oakland, Gene Raymond
WHAT’S GOING ON?
Host: Lee Bowman
Year: 1954, ABC
Guests: Kitty Carlisle, Cliff Norton, Susan Oakland
Guest Gene Raymond washes windows from the top of the Empire State Building
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: John Daly
Year: 1950, CBS
Panelists: Louis Untermeyer, Dorothy Kilgallen, Harold Hoffman, Dr. Richard Hoffman
The first show of the series from February 02, 1950. Phil Rizzuto of the New York Yankees was the first mystery guest.
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: John Daly
Year: 1953, CBS
Panelists: Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Ronald Reagan is the Mystery Guest
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: John Daly
Year: 1954, CBS
Panelists: Dorothy Kilgallen, Jack Paar, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Willie Mays is the Mystery Guest
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: John Daly
Year: 1954, CBS
Panelists: Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Art Carney is the Mystery Guest dressed as Ed Norton
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: John Daly
Year: 1958, CBS
Panelists: Dorothy Kilgallen, Vincent Price, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Jack Paar is the Mystery Guest
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: John Daly
Year: 1960, CBS
Panelists: Arlene Francis, Eamonn Andrews, Dorothy Kilgalen, Bennett Cerf
Milton Berle is the Mystery Guest. An uninvited guest walks across the screen while he is talking with John.
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: John Daly
Year: 1962, CBS
Panelists: Dorothy Kilgallen, Buddy Hackett, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Mark Goodson & Bill Todman and Bob Newhart are the Mystery Guests in this twelfth anniversary show
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: John Daly
Year: 1967, CBS
Panelists: Susan Oakland, Mark Goodson, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Bud Collyer, Allen Ludden, Ed McMahon & Gene Rayburn are the Mystery Guests. Highly recommended.
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: Wally Bruner
Year: 1968, Syndicated
Panelists: Soupy Sales, Anita Gillette, Gene Rayburn, Arlene Francis
Rodney Dangerfield is the Mystery Guest
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: Wally Bruner
Year: 1969, Syndicated
Panelists: Gene Rayburn, Brenda Vaccaro, Joanna Barnes, Bennett Cerf
Gerald R. Ford is the Mystery Guest
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: Wally Bruner
Year: 1971, Syndicated
Panelists: Gene Rayburn, Dana Valerie, Orson Bean, Arlene Francis
Gene Hackman is the Mystery Guest
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: Larry Blyden
Year: 1972, Syndicated
Panelists: Soupy Sales. Anita Gillette, Henry Morgan, Arlene Francis
The first guest demonstates an early home video recording system. Jack E. Leonard is the Mystery Guest.
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: Larry Blyden
Year: 1973, Syndicated
Panelists: Soupy Sales, Melba Tomlin, Allen Ludden, Arlene Francis
Jerry Orbach is the Mystery Guest
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: Larry Blyden
Year: 1973, Syndicated
Panelists: Soupy Sales, Dana Valerie, Gene Shalit, Arlene Francis
Governor Jimmy Carter is the first guest. Joan Fontaine is the Mystery Guest
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: Larry Blyden
Year: 1974, Syndicated
Panelists: Soupy Sales, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Gene Rayburn, Arline Francis
Richard Dawson is the Mystery Guest
WHAT’S MY LINE?
Host: Larry Blyden
Year: 1974, Syndicated
Panelists: Soupy Sales, Anita Gillette, Buddy Rich, Arline Francis
Peter Marshall is the Mystery Guest
WHAT’S YOUR BID?
Host: Liberal Bill
Year: 1953, ABC
Guest: Ralph Bellamy
WHEW!
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1979, CBS
Mellissa vs. Tony, Charlene vs. Howard
Features a $25,000.00 win
WHEW!
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1979, CBS
Randy, David, Ann Elise
WHEW!
Host: Tm Kennedy
Year: 1980, CBS
Guests: Trish Stewart & Jamie Farr
WHO DO YOU TRUST?
Host: Johnny Carson
Year: 1958, ABC
Lola & Louis, Henry & Dorothy, Tom & Charlotte
* Also see “DO YOU TRUST YOUR WIFE?”
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 1999, ABC (half-hour)
David, Hillary
First show of the series from August 16, 1999. Don’t count out Regis’ contribution to its
amazing success.
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 1999, ABC (half-hour)
John, Mike
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 1999, ABC
John, Stephen
John becomes the series first one million dollar winner
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Phibin
Year: 1999, ABC
Chad, Jason, Shawn, Lauren
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Phibin
Year: 1999, ABC
Lauren, Neil
A montage of the 1999 shows is shown at the end
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2000, ABC
Bob, Jason, Kraig
Bob wins one million dollars
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2000, ABC
Matt, Joe, Jason
Joe wins one million dollars
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2000, ABC
Mark, Kevin, Dave, Sean
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2000, ABC
Jeff, Christopher, Edward, Steve
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2000, ABC
Todd, Jim, Kim
Kim makes it to the hot seat after a Fastest Finger tie-breaker match
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2000, ABC
Kim, Omer, Judy
After a long deliberation Kim wins one million dollars
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2000, ABC
Joe, David, Michael
Champion Edition featuring major former contestants
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2001, ABC
Ed, Amy, Kevin
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Regis Philbin
Year: 2001, ABC
Guests: Molly Simms, Carol Alt, Eva Herzigova
Supermodel Edition from November 22, 2001
* Also see “SUPER MILLIONAIRE”
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Meredith Vieira
Year: 2002, Syndicated
Alicia, Peter, Jennifer
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Meredith Vieira
Year: 2003, Syndicated
Kevin
Kevin becomes the syndicated show’s first million-dollar winner
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Meredith Vieira
Year: 2003, Syndicated
Nancy, Armand
Nancy becomes the fist female million-dollar winner in a United States version of the show
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Meredith Vieira
Year: 2004, Syndicated
Brenda, Laura, Greg
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Guest Host: Al Roker
Year: 2007, Syndicated
Lisa, Raj
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Host: Meredith Vieira
Year: 2008, Syndicated
Natalie, Dave, Allison
WIN BEN STEIN’S MONEY
Hosts: Ben Stein & Jimmy Kimmel
Year: 1998, COM
Terry vs. Karen vs. Christain
WIN BEN STEIN’S MONEY
Hosts: Ben Stein & Jimmy Kimmel
Year: 1998, COM
Tom vs. Nathasha vs. Allan
WIN BEN STEIN’S MONEY
Hosts: Ben Stein & Jimmy Kimmel
Year: 1998, COM
Elise vs. Scott vs. Roxanna
WIN BEN STEIN’S MONEY
Hosts: Ben Stein & Jimmy Kimmel
Year: 1998, COM
Russell vs. Beth vs. Wampus
Losers show
WIN BEN STEIN’S MONEY
Hosts: Ben Stein & Jimmy Kimmel
Year: 1998, COM
Suzi vs. T.J. vs. Becca
WIN, LOOSE OR DRAW
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1987, Syndicated
Guests: Jennifer Savidge, Anne Bloom, Dick Gautier, Norman Fell
WIN, LOOSE OR DRAW
Host: Bert Convy
Year: 1987, Syndicated
Guests: Emma Samms, Judy Landers, Jonathan Prince, Richard Simmons
WIN TUITION
Host: Marc Summers
Year: 2002, GSN
Lisa vs. Scott vs. John
WINNER TAKE ALL
Host: Barry Gray
Year: 1952, NBC
Mrs. Sherman, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Holly
‘Winner Take All’ was the first television game show produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. It began on CBS in 1948 with Bud Collier serving as the host. The show had previously been devised for radio in 1946 w/ host Bill Cullen.
WINNER TAKE ALL
Host: Bill Cullen
Year: 1953, CBS
Dr. Tillman, Ralph, Mildred, Gwen
WINNER TAKE ALL
Host: Bill Cullen
Year: 1953, CBS
Mildred, Margaret, Lois, Pauline
WINNING LINES
Host: Dick Clark
Year: 2000, CBS
Catherine, Todd, David, Hassanm, Eric, Darren
First show. $500,000.00 is won.
WINNING LINES
Host: Dick Clark
Year: 2000, CBS
Hope, Jessica, Debbie, Jason, David, Missy
WINNING STREAK
Host: Bill Cullen
Year: 1974, NBC
Paul, Cathy, Patty, Ed, Mary
WIPEOUT
Host: Peter Tomarken
Year: 1988, Syndicated
Dennis vs. Cynthia vs. Karen
First show
WIPEPOUT
Host: Peter Tomarken
Year: 1988, Syndicated
Sue vs. Eugene vs. Liz
WIPEOUT
Host: Peter Tomarken
Year: 1988, Syndicated
John vs. Chris vs. Alissa
THE WORLD SERIES OF POP CULTURE
Host and Hostess: Pat Kiernan & Lisa Guerrero
Year: 2006, VH-1
Cheetara vs. Team Smartypants, Sexual Chocolate vs. Peanut Butter & Ginelli
WORDPLAY
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1987, NBC
Guests: Brad Garrett, Anne Meara, Soupy Sales
YAHTZEE
Host: Peter Marshall
Year: 1988, Syndicated
Guests: Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara, Jo Anne Worley, Tom Poston, Fred Willard
First show of the series. It is a complete misfire but Peter is still great to watch.
YAHTZEE
Host: Peter Marshall
Year: 1988, Syndicated
Guests: Soupy Sales, Marilyn Michaels, Larry Hovis, Nipsey Russell, Rhonda Baker
$100,000.00 is won
YOU BET YOUR LIFE
Host: Groucho Marx
Year: 1954, NBC
Burt & Mrs. Hill, Bill & Joan, Carroll & Indra
YOU BET YOUR LIFE
Host and Hostess: Bill Cosby & Renfield
Year: 1992, Syndicated
Tanya, Ronald, Susan, Eric, Keno, Apago
YOU DON’T SAY!
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1964, NBC
Guests: Larraine Day & Michael Landon
From short NBC prime-time series
YOU DON’T SAY!
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1963, NBC
Guests: Betty White & Barry Sullivan
YOU DON’T SAY!
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1967, NBC
Guests: Pat Carroll & Mel Torme
YOU DON’T SAY!
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1968, NBC
Guests: Jaye P. Morgan & Rod Serling
YOU DON’T SAY!
Host: Tom Kennedy
Year: 1975, ABC
Guests: Bob Ridgely, Conny Van Dyke, Larry Hovis, Ann Elder
YOU’RE IN THE PICTURE
Host: Jackie Gleason
Year: 1961, CBS
Guests: Pat Carroll, Pat Harrington, Arthur Treacher, Jan Sterling
First and last show of the series from January 20, 1961
RELATED MATERTIAL
BEHIND THE BLANK: THE REAL MATCH GAME STORY
Narrator: Jamie Farr
Year: 2006, GSN
Informative documentary about the GSN stable. Included comments from Gene Rayburns daughter Lynne, Ira Skutch, Dick DeBartolo, Jimmie Walker, Betty White & Brett Sommers
A CELEBRATION OF BOB BARKER’S 50 YEARS IN TELEVISION
Host: Bob Barker
Year: 2007, CBS
Pricing Games: Triple Play, 1/2 Off, Plinko
Bob reflects and Adam Sandler guests in this entertaining tribute
CHUCK WOOLERY: NATURALLY STONED
Year: 2003, GSN
All six episodes of GSN reality series
CONCENTRATION
Host: Orson Bean
Year: 1985
Lori, Pat
Unsold pilot made by Mark Goodson Productions. Contestants try to match words instead of prizes on the board. This may be why the subsequent pilot that sold was called ‘Classic Concentration.’
DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Host: Bill Cullen
Year: 1979
Guests: Joyce Bullifant & David Letterman
Unsold pilot made by Barry & Enright Productions. I had wondered if Bill and Dave’s paths ever crossed professionally.
$50,000 A MINUTE
Host and Hostess: Geoff Edwards & Merideth Mac Rae
Year: 1984
Guests: Markie Post & Ed Begley, Jr.
Unsold pilot made by Bob Stewart Productions. It is a variation of the three-person word association game with the unusual idea of the two hosts playing on each team.
“FRIENDS”
Year: 2004, NBC
Guest Star: Donny Osmond
Joey ruins things for his partner on ‘Pyramid’
GAME SHOW COUNTDOWN: TOP TEN HOSTS
Narrator: John O’Hurley
Year: 2007, GSN
Well done list. Includes comments from Peter Marshall, Wink Martindale, Bill Dwyer, Shandi Finnesy, George Gray, Bob Eubanks & Betty White
GET RICH QUICK
Host: Steve Edwards
Year: 1977
Guests: Debralee Scott, Lynnie Greene, Robert Urich, John Ritter
Unsold pilot made by Bob Stewart productions. For the record the Stewart three person word association game began here. It was later used as the end game on ‘Chain Reaction’ and ultimately sold as the main game on ‘Go’.
“LARRY KING LIVE”
Year: 2002, CNN
Guest: Bob Barker
Bob admirably tells his side of the stories
“THE LATE SHOW”
Host: Ross Shafer
Year: 1988, FOX
Guests: Dennis James, Tom Kennedy, Jim Lange, Gene Rayburn
There are good recollections from all of the guests. Ross once had Gene’s old job.
“MAMA’S FAMILY”
Year: 1983, NBC
Guest Star: Richard Dawson
The Harpers play on ‘Family Feud’
“MAMA’S FAMILY”
Year: 1987, Syndicated
Guest Star: Alex Trebek
Mama goes on ‘Jeopardy!’
THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS GAME SHOW MOMENTS
Hosts: Bob Eubanks, Jim Lange, Peter Marshall, Wink Martindale, Ben Stein
Year: 2002, NBC
Its the first of four popular specials from May 22, 2002.
NOW YOU SEE IT
Host: Jack Clark
Year: 1985
Laurel, Alysen, Ronata, Tony
Unsold pilot made by Mark Goodson Productions. At the time Jack had the high-profile announcing job on ‘Wheel of Fortune.’
“THE ODD COUPLE”
Year: 1973, ABC
Guest: Monty Hall
Felix and Oscar become secret contestants on ‘Let’s Make a Deal’
“THE ODD COUPLE”
Year: 1973, ABC
Guests: Allen Ludden & Betty White
Felix bugs Oscar to take him on ‘Password’
PARTY LINE
Host: Gene Rayburn
Year: 1982
Lori, Judy, Laura, Sue & Evelyn
vs. John, David, Stu, Wayne & Bob
Unsold pilot made by Reg Grundy Productions. Its good to watch Gene. Otherwise this slight premise later sold as ‘Hot Streak.’
PEPSI PLAY FOR A BILLION
Hosts: Tom Bergeron & Damon Wayans
Year: 2004, ABC
Kevin, Marlo, John, Christina, Alice, Dennis, Debra
They should do this more often
THE PRICE IS RIGHT PRESENTATION FILM
Year: 1972
Interesting to see pitch film made to sell “The New Price Is Right” for syndication hosted by the late Mark Goodson and Dennis James
RICHARD DAWSON IN YOU BET YOUR LIFE
Host: Richard Dawson
Year: 1988
Mel, Sigrid, Melissa, Dan
Unsold pilot made by Carsey Werner Productions. It is fun to hear Richard say his familiar phrase, ‘That’s marvelous, and we're delighted your here,’ at one point. Otherwise it took Bill Cosby to briefly sell this sedate premise.
THE RIDDLERS
Host: David Letterman
Year: 1977
Guests: Jo Anne Worley , Robert Urich, Joyce Bulifant, Michael McKean, Debralee Scott
Unsold pilot made by Bob Stewart Productions. The host went on to bigger things.
THE $10,000 SWEEP
Host: Jack Clark
Year: 1972
Coleman & Tom, Cindy & Sue, Judy & Joe, Bob & Jackie
Unsold pilot made by Bob Stewart Productions. It predates ‘The $10,000 Pyramid.’
21
Host: Jim Lange
Year: 1982
Marie vs. Steve
Unsold pilot made by Barry & Enright Productions. Questions are selected randomly on camera to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
“227”
Year: 1986, NBC
Guest Stars: Pat Sajak & Vanna White
Mary and Sandra compete against each other on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
TWISTERS
Host: Jim Perry
Year: 1982
Mimi, Craig, Dee, Joan, Diana, Cheryl, Barbara, Mark, Allan
Unsold pilot made by Bob Stewart Productions. It has elements of ‘Jackpot’ and from the look of things could have sold.
WHEEL OF FORTUNE ON TOUR
Year: 2004, TRVL
Entertaining documentary about the shows visit to Phoenix in 2004. Executive Producer Harry Friedman and Pat Sajak are among those interviewed.
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