Make Me Laugh (3 Episodes)
Cheap payouts ($360 max), but still a really fun show where contestans try to see if they can not laugh at comedians' jokes.
Syndicated (1979-1980)
Host: Bobby Van
- 1979: Gary Muleder, The Unknown Comic, Kip Adotta. Celebrity Guest: Dody Goodman. [USA/A-/T032B.03]
- 1979: Garry Shandling, Roger & Roger, Bruce Baun. Celebrity player: Bert Convy. [USA/B/T052C.03]
- 1979 Same comedians as above. Celebrity player: Jonelle Allen. [USA/B/T052C.04]
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Masters of the Maze (1 Episode)
Decent kids game from the Family Channel's afternoon kids game show block.
Family Channel Original (1994-1995)
Host: Mario Lopez
- 1995: Michael & Scott vs. Amber & Jennifer vs. Jodi & Sara. [FAM/A/T028.03]
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Match Game (12 Episodes)
__________
Host: Gene Rayburn
CBS Daytime (1973-1979)
- 1975: Robert Vaughn/Brett/Garry/Patty Duke Astin/Richard/Mitzi McCall. [GSN/A/T031.01]
"Match Game PM" Syndicated (1975-1981)
-1975: Ed Answer/Brett/C.N.R./Julie London/Richard/Fannie Flagg [GSN/A/010.02]
"Match Game" Syndicated (1998-1999)
Host: Michael Burger. Not as bad as some make it out to be.
- 1998: Hardy Keith vs. Christine. Vicki Lawrence/Kristoff St. John/Judy Tenuta/George Hamilton/Nell Carter. 3rd ep. [OB/A/T035A.02]
- 1998: Jody vs. Grinnell. Vicki Lawrence/Kristoff St. John/Judy Tenuta/George Hamilton/Nell Carter. 4th ep [OB/A/T035A.03]
- 1998: Taneka vs. Eric. Vicki Lawrence/Kristoff St. John/Judy Tenuta/George Hamilton/Nell Carter. 5th ep. Features contestant & ticket plug! Missing credits. [OB/A/T035B.01]
- 1998: Pamela vs. Rick. Vicki Lawrence/James Avery/Judy Tenuta/Nell Carter/George Hamilton. 6th ep. Contestant and ticket plug! [OB/A/T035B.02]
- 1998: Kevin vs. Corrina. Vicki Lawrence/James Avery/Judy Tenuta/Nell Carter/George Hamilton. 7th ep. [OB/A/T035B.03]
- 1998: Brad vs. Regina. Vicki Lawrence/James Avery/Judy Tenuta/Nell Carter/George Hamilton. 8th ep. [OB/A/T035B.04]
- 1998: Jenny vs. Phil. Vicki Lawrence/James Avery/Judy Tenuta/Nell Carter/George Hamilton. 9th ep. [OB/A/T035B.05]
- 1998: John vs. Sarah. Vicki Lawrence/Rondell Sherdian/Judy Tenuta/Nell Carter/George Hamilton. 11th ep. [OB/A/T035C.01]
- 1998: Marc vs. Julia. Vicki Lawrence/Rondell Sherdian/Judy Tenuta/Nell Carter/George Hamilton. 12th ep. [OB/A/T035C.02]
- 1998: Todd vs. Barbara. Vicki Lawrence/Rondell Sherdian/Judy Tenuta/Nell Carter/George Hamilton. 13th ep. [OB/A/T035C.03]
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Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour (1 Episode)
Great idea marred by really poor execution.
NBC Daytime (1983-1984)
Host: Gene Rayburn & Jon "Bowzer" Bauman
- 1995: Michael & Scott vs. Amber & Jennifer vs. Jodi & Sara. [FAM/A/T028.03]
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Monopoly (1 Episode)
Nice board game adaptation that had a REALLY bad host.
ABC Primetime (1990)
Host: Mike Reily
- 1990: Tom/Debra/Tripp. 12th Episode. [OB/A/DVD9.01]
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No Relation (1 Episode)
Interesting TTTT-styled game.
FX Original (1996-1997?)
Host: Mike Rowe.
- 9/29/96: The Cassin Family [FX/A/020.01]
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Now You See It (2 Episodes)
A great word search game!
CBS Daytime (1989)
Host: Chuck Henry. It's a shame that Chuck hated how he hosted the show.
- 1989: Joanne vs. Jeff. Series Premiere. [OB/A/D6.03]
- 1989: Joanne vs. Carol. Really bad gameplay and a $35,000 Solo win! Finale. [OB/B+/D14.03]
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Ohio Lottery Cash Explosion Double Play (1 Episode)
Lottery show with a massive budget.
Ohio Syndication (1987-2006)
- 1991: Bill/Connie/John/Dorothy. No credits. [OB/A/T063C.03]
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Password Plus (3 Episodes)
The best variation of the classic word association game.
NBC Daytime (1979-1982)
Host: Allen Ludden
- 1979: Elizabeth Montgimery vs. Robert Foxworth. Series Premiere. GSN Credit Crunch. [GSN/A/024.06]
Host: Tom Kennedy
- 1981: Pat Sajak & Betty White. GSN Credit Crunch. [GSN/A/015.02]
- 1982: Audrey Landers & Tom Posten. Series Finale. GSN Credit Crunch. [GSN/A/024.07]
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Pop 'N' Rocker Game (1 Episode)
Okay game, but a great music show.
Syndicated (1983-1984?)
Host: Jon Bauman
- 1983: John/Wendi/Merrill. [OB/B+/D16.03]
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The Price is Right (6 Episodes)
THE longest running game show of all time. Yes, it's that awesome!
CBS Daytime (1972- )
Host: Bob Barker
- 1981: Lucky Seven/Danger Prices/Punch-A-Bunch/Most Expensive/Ten Chances/Bullseye. [OB/A-/T032C.01]
- 1984: One Right Price/Clock Game/Hole in One/Race Game/Squeeze Play/Plinko [GSN/B/D15.06]
- 1989: Lucky Seven/Squeeze Play/Super Saver (PREMIERE!)/Most Expensive/Punch-a-Bunch/One Away [OB/B/D18.03]
- 1996: Any Number (Bob screws up)/Range Finder/Pick-a-Pair/Buy or Sell/Pathfinder (screwup)/Side By Side. Counter on screen for part of the episode. [OB/A/026.03]
- 4/26/07: One Wrong Price/One Away/Punch-a-Bunch/Push Over/Money Game/Hi Lo. [OB/A/T049.02]
- 5/8/07: Card Game/It’s in the Bag/Buy or Sell/Range Game/One Away/Double Prices. Missing part of open. [OB/A/T054.02]
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Press Your Luck (78 Episodes)
My favorite game show of all time.
CBS Daytime (1983-1986)
Host: Peter Tomarken
- 1983 Pilot. JACK CAMPION/MAGGIE BROWN/Matt. [SM/B/021.10]
- 9/19/83: Lana/Linda/Phil. Series Premiere! [OB/C+/024.08]
- 9/23/83: Dave/Shirley/Robert. 5th Episode! [OB/B/T027B.04]
- 9/30/83: RANDY WEST/Kathy/Alan. Randy wins the car! [OB/C+/022.01]
- 12/9/83: Ellie/Cathi/Michael. [OB/C/T052D.01]
- 2/21/84: Richard/John/Ann. First ep aried by GSN in 2001. [GSN/A/009.10]
- 2/22/84 Jim/Cyann/Richard. [GSN/A/018.03]
- 2/23/84: Kerry/Darlene/Jim. [GSN/A/018.05]
- 2/24/84: Gilbert/Lorri/Darlene Starts at contestant interviews. [GSN/A/018.07]
- 2/27/84: Mac/Gilbert/Rachelle. No Whammy Game! [GSN/A/018.08]
- 2/28/84: John/Terre/Mac. 1st Episode with Pick-A-Corner. [GSN/A/018.10]
- 2/29/84: Mac/Kevin/Margaret. Leap Day 1984! Missing credits. [GSN/A/018.12]
- 4/3/84: Sue/Karen/Bill. Karen Martin’s “Pool Table” Episode. [GSN/A/018.02]
- 4/4/84: Jimmy/Catherine/Sue. [GSN/A/018.04]
- 4/5/84: Richard/Karen/Jimmy. [GSN/A/018.06]
- 4/9/84: Kathy/Joanne/Greg. [GSN/A/018.09]
- 4/10/84: Joanne/Jim/Audrey. [GSN/A/018.11]
- 4/12/84: Clark/Colleen/Charles. Colleen’s big win. [GSN/A/002.5]
- 4/13/84: Coleen/Nancy/Yogi. Yogi recites a poem in R2 [GSN/A/002.2]
- 4/18/84: Miguel/LaVerne/Patti. [GSN/A/002.4]
- 4/20/84: Lynn/Freeda/Rick. Rick Perrie’s 1st ep. Final spin is used in intros. [GSN/A/002.3]
- 4/24/84: Sue/Rick/David. Rick Perrie retires with $39,942. [GSN/A/002.1]
- 5/14/84: Barbara/Menard/Keith. Menard’s big comeback from the intros. 1st Day of the 1984 Home Player Spin [GSN/A/002.7]
- 6/7/84: Pamela/Vicki/Ed. Ed Long’s short-lived championship. [GSN/A/008.01]
- 6/8/84: Ed/Michael/Janie. Michael Larsen’s run (Part I) [GSN/A/017.01]
- 6/11/84: Ed/Michael/Janie. Michael Larsen’s $110,237 WIN! (Part II) [GSN/A/017.02]
- 6/12/84: Mike/Jo/Jeffie. Peter’s still in shock from Michael Larsen’s antics. [GSN/A/008.02]
- 6/13/84: Jana/Jobe/Jeffie. [GSN/A/008.03]
- 6/19/84: Wes/Reva/Sandi. Reva’s huge win! [GSN/A/008.04]
- 6/20/84: Reva/Brad/Adoris. Static for a few seconds in R1. [GSN/A/008.05]
- 7/13/84: Tom/Karin/Suzanne. Lake Powell win! [GSN/A/006.11]
- 7/19/84: Dave/Jani/Nancy [GSN/A/002.6]
- 8/9/84: Cathy/Craig/Pete. [009.01]
- 8/10/84: Randy/Lori/Cathy. The Ultimate Passed Spin Battle. $31K Whammy! [GSN/A/009.03]
- 8/13/84: Lori/James/Beverlie. Beverlie Peter’s first ep! [GSN/A/009.04]
- 8/14/84: Beverlie/Ernie/Susan. Bervelie’s crossed-eyed reactions hitting Big Bucks is priceless. [GSN/A/009.05]
- 8/15/84: Cindy/David/Enrie. 1st ep with Board SFX #3! [GSN/A/009.06]
- 8/16/84: Vicki/Ernie/Kevin. [GSN/A/009.07]
- 8/17/84: Kevin/Mark/Sonja. Contestant play’s against the house! [GSN/A/009.08]
- 9/13/84: Gary/Shane/Eileen [GSN/A/002.9]
- 9/14/84: Rick/Teresa/Eileen. Missing credits. [GSN/A/002.10]
- 10/3/84: Barbara/Patrick/Mike [GSN/A/011.01]
- 10/4/84: Patrick/Maria/Kent [GSN/A/011.02]
- 10/5/84: Glenn/Barbara/Kent [GSN/A/011.03]
- 10/10/84: Bettina/Menett/Gloria [GSN/A/011.04]
- 10/11/84: Ruth/Jim/Bettina [GSN/A/011.05]
- 10/15/84: Bob/Susan/Frances [GSN/A/011.06]
- 11/12/84: Alex/Mitch/Margo. [GSN/A/011.08]
- 11/19/84: John/Sharon/Kathi. [GSN/A/011.09]
- 11/20/84: Sharon/Michael/Ayne. [GSN/A/011.10]
- 11/21/84: Sandy/Chris/Sharon. [GSN/A/011.11]
- 11/26/84: Chris/Dom/Diane. 3-Way Tie! [GSN/A/011.12]
- 11/27/84: Chris/Dom/Diane. The 3-way rematch! Slightly shaky video. [GSN/A/D13.01]
- 11/29/84: Chris/Paula/Ron. Flokati Rug won! Player retires with $58,779! [GSN/A/009.09]
- 2/18/85: Libby/Jeff/Pat. [GSN/A/014.01]
- 2/19/85: Dean/Jeff/Carolyn. [GSN/A/014.02]
- 2/20/85: Cathy/Dean/Robin. The first episode where Rod says “Big Bucks” in the intros. [GSN/A/014.03]
- 2/21/85: Cathy/Vince/Janie. [GSN/A/014.04]
- 2/22/85: Sam/Susan/Janie. [GSN/A/014.05]
- 2/25/85: Lissa/Guy/Sam. [GSN/A/014.06]
- 2/26/85: Sam/Jim/Pamela. The JIM HESS EPISODE! [GSN/A/014.07]
- 2/27/85: Scott/Pamela/Lisa. The audience chants “Whammy” during Scott’s spins. [GSN/A/014.08]
- 2/28/85: Scott/Suzanne/Bob. Rod Roddy makes a cameo! [GSN/A/014.09]
- 3/1/85: Dale/Norma/Bob. Eleven Whammies hit! [GSN/A/014.10]
- 3/4/85: Bob/Victor/Romey. [GSN/A/014.11]
- 3/5/85: Johnny/Jennifer/Bob. [GSN/A/014.12]
- 3/26/85: Denny/Tyler/Bernie. [GSN/A/023.06]
- 5/29/85: Rusty/Barbara/Georgeanne. [GSN/A/013.01]
- 5/29/85: Barbara/Dennis/Carlee [GSN/A/013.03]
- 6/14/85: Pam/Sam/Jerry. The “Sylvester” error causes Mel Blanc to call Peter at the end of the show! [GSN/A/024.09]
- 6/19/85: Nina Jo/Andrew/Paul. The Infamous $3 ep. [GSN/A/024.10]
- 8/22/85: Mark/Toria/Marcia. Debut of the neon-colored slides! [GSN/A/T029B.04]
- 11/14/85: Helen/Shelia/Kurt. This is one of the most exciting games of the final season. [GSN/A/T029C.01]
- 2/3/86: Dorothy/Wayne/Joe. The more memorable (and thought to be the only time) three-way-tie where it’s ALL JOE’S FAULT. J. [USA/A-/T029C.02]
- 6/13/86: Jo/Robert/Donna. [OB/C+/T067C.04]
- 6/17/86: Scott/Paige/Jacques. The funny “Falling N” ep. [OB/B-/022.02]
- 6/19/86: Yvone/Lauren/Dave. Dave hits 4 Whammies in a row! Features Ticket Plug! [OB/C/T064A.04]
- 6/24/86: AnneMarie/Nora/Mike. AnneMarie’s 3th episode where she reties with over $62,000! Possibly the fastest player to break the $50,000 mark (apart from Larson). [USA/B/T064B.04]
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Play the Percentages (2 Episodes)
B&E game with a question format similar to Card Sharks. Well, at least the couples format did.
Syndicated (1980)
Host: Geoff Edwards
Couples Format
1980: Golds play the Bonus Round. GSN Game of the Week. Switches to another show for about five seconds during first contestant intros (VCR Error). [GSN/A/010.07]
Solo Format
1980: Dianne vs. Brenda. Funny moments between Geoff and judge. Audio from other shows pop in on occasions [USA/A/023.04]
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Pyramid (1 Episode)
Decent revival. Not as bad as some make it out to be.
Syndicated (2002-2004)
Host: Donny Osmond
- 2004: Mario Lopes & Jane Weidlan. Megen vs. Mark. [OB/A/D15.05]
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Quiz Central (2 Episodes)
Central Michigan University’s high school quizzer. This just makes me yearn for Inquizition.
WCMU-TV Original (2005- )
Host: Kurt Wilson
-11/09/05: Roscommon vs. Tawas [OB/A/015.03]
-11/23/05: Clare vs. Ithaca [OB/A/015.04]
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Remember This? (1 Episode)
Boring quiz bowl-like history show from MSNBC.
MSNBC Original (1996-1997)
Host: Al Roker.
- 1996: Villanova vs. Eastern Connecticut. First story features John Kerry before his days as a Senator. Counter on screen. [OB/A/026.06]
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Remote Control (3 Episode)
Great TV-themed quizzer then, great nostalgia show now.
MTV/Syndicated (1987-1990)
Host: Ken Ober.
- 1990: Dave/Tim/Mitch. Mardi Gras ep! Master with Slate! [SM/A/T039.03]
- 1990: Andrew/Rich/Melo. [SM/A/T039.04]
- 1990: Greg/Roslyn/Tim. Master with Slate! [SM/A/T039.05]
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Russian Roulette (2 Episodes)
The best of the GSN originals.
GSN Original (2002-2003)
Host: Mark L. Whalberg
2002: Todd/Lee/K.J./Laura. 100K Win! [GSN/A/016.03]
2002 ep. Vincent/Al/Gerald/Cheryl. $100K Win! [GSN/A/009.02]
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$ale of the Century (81 Episodes)
This ties PYL as my favorite game show of all time!
Host: Jim Perry
NBC Daytime (1983-1989)
- 1983: Lynn/Joel/Janice. Series premiere with Sally “8 inch deep” Julian and the rainbow buzzers. [OB/A/D3.01]
- 1983: John/Laura/David. Early on in Lee Menning’s run Future contestant coordinator Laura Chamber’s 1st episode. Brighter than normal video. [OB/B/D23.01]
- 1983: Evon/Joe/Laura. Laura Chambers’s 2nd game. Lee mentions that she likes it when the girls win. [OB/B/D25.04]
- 1983: Robin/Brad/Laura. Laura Chambers’s 3rd day as she takes the Trip to Paris and retires. [OB/B/D25.04]
- 1983: Tournament of Champions Semi-Finals: Fran/Michael/Helen. [OB/B/D2.12]
- 1984: 45-Minute “Crucial Game” Clips, including David Roger’s $109,000 Cash Jackpot win. [OB/A/D3.02]
- 1984: Harry/Vicki/Ed. A 1931 Model-A Ford is offered! [OB/A-/D25.05]
- 1984: Nanci/Bob/Dawn. Dawn plays for a $99,000 Jackpot. Picture goes on and off [OB/B-/D3.03]
- 1984: John/Barbara/Bill. Early in Bill Baxter’s run. Missing open. [OB/A/D17.01]
- 1984: Gary/Andy/Ian. (Now with Gold Set) [OB/A-/D17.02]
- 1984: Monty/Shelia/David. David plays for an $82,000 Jackpot. [OB/A/D3.04]
- 1984: Terry/Tom/Susan. Susan Wolf’s 3rd to last day. Funny 3rd Instant Bargain! Audio out of sync, but still very watchable. Missing shopping segment. [OB/B+/D025.07]
- 1984: Veronica/Bill/Susan. Susan plays for a $61,000 Jackpot. [OB/B/D2.10]
- 1984: Margerite/John/Debbie. NBC Premiere of the Winner’s Board (eh.) [OB/B/D2.11]
- 1984: Lisa/Keith/Margerite. Margerite from the Winner’s Board debut came back and wins her 9th game and a car! (Dec. 14th) [OB/A-/D025.06]
- 1984: Lauree/Tom/Celeste. Partial open. [OB/A-/D17.03]
- 1984: Karen/Tom/Celeste. [OB/A-/D17.04]
- 1984: Dean/Suzy/Ham. College Week in December ‘84. [OB/A-/DVD9.04]
- 1985: Rita/Phillip/Linda. Begins with a promo for the $ale and Scrabble Tournament of Champions that occurred the following week. [OB/A/T032A.05]
- 1985: Jeff Hewitt vs. Stephanie Holmquist. Tournament of Champion finals. Stephanie wins over $50,000 in cash and prizes! [OB/B-/T039A.04]
- 1985: Jonanna/Earl/Ann. Ann Myers plays her 10th game to clear the Winner’s Board for $10,000. Ends after Speed Round. [OB/A-/D25.08]
- 1985: Neil/Martha/Mark. Mark DeCarlo’s 10th game as he plays to clear the Winner’s Board for $10,000. [OB/A-/T067B.01]
- 1985: Howard/Deborah/Mark. Mark DeCarlo wins $50,000 in a VERY close game. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. (In great quality, IMHO) [OB/A/T063C.01]
- 1985: Lisa/Morrie/Susan. Day after Mark DeCarlo’s big win with a car win! [OB/B+/D026.02]
- 1985: Windsor/Sandee/Jeff. Jeff Colbern wins $50,000! [OB/A/D23.02]
- 1985: Kevin/Judy/Tim. Slightly darker picture than normal. [OB/A/T027C.01]
- 1985: Jasmine/Doug/Cindy. Cindy Barr wins $50,000! [OB/C-/T033.02]
- 1986: Shannon/Barry/Gabrielle. $otC Home Game plug! [OB/A-/D23.03]
- 1986: Alison/Frank/Missouri [OB/A/019.03]
- 1986: Glenda/Sean/Judy. Judy Cahill clears the Winner’s Board and retires with $89,000. Has opening and final round. [OB/B/D25.09]
- 1987: Phillip/Kathleen/John. All three money cards found! Missing credits. [OB/C/D026.01]
- 1987: Brenda/Dave/Pamela. Jim gives away his tie after the Winner’s Board. [OB/B/D18.01]
- 1987: Scott/Rita/Tom. Tom ‘O Brien (already at $102,000) wins $50,000! [OB/B-/T039A.03]
- 1987: Alice Conkwright/Judy Cahill/Diane Walker. International Invitational Tournament! [OB/A/D023.04]
- 1987: Tim Holleran/Diane Walker/Bill Fogel. International Invitational Tournament U.S. Finals! Tim Holleran advances to the Finals! [OB/A/D023.05]
- 1987: International Invitational Tournament Finals. Game 1: Cary (AUS)/Tim (USA)/Harvey (CAN). [OB/B/D1.09]
- 1987: International Invitational Tournament Finals. Game 4: Cary (AUS)/Tim (USA)/Harvey (CAN). Cary Young wins the tournament. [OB/B/D1.10]
- 1987: Joanne/Ric/Linda. Linda Credit plays for $50,000! [OB/A/D023.06]
- 1988: Diane Cross/Linda Credit/Tom ‘O Brien. Tournament of Champions Finals Day 1! [OB/A/D023.07]
- 1988: Katie/Stan/Robin. Massive Instant Ca$h win! [OB/A-/D026.03]
- 1988: Michelle/Paul/Robin. Robin’s 4th day. [OB/B+/D026.04]
- 1988: Marge/Anthony/Robin. Robin McKerihan wins $10,000! [USA/A/D026.05]
- 1988: Jeanne/Win/Robin. Robin McKerihan plays for the car. Jeanne was the highest winning contestant on Rafferty’s Blockbusters. [USA/A/D026.06]
- 1988: Noel/Christie/Jim. Three-way tie at the end of the Speed Round! Very dark (but watchable) picture [OB/B-/D027.03]
- 1988: Bryan/Barbara/Bart. [USA/C/T029.05]
- 1988: Anne/Chris/Evelyn. $5,000 WBMG win! Final day of the End of Summer Bash with a car win! [USA/A/D028.10]
- 1988: Jim/Elaine/Bart. Missing opening. [USA/C/T029.04]
- 1988: Rhona/Jim/Elaine. [USA/C+/021.08]
- 1988: Nick/Ella/Phil. Phil Cambry’s 2nd ep. [USA/A/D026.07]
- 1988: Paul/Sylvia/Phil. Monday ep of Trick or Treat Week as Phil Cambry plays the WBMG for $50,000! [USA/B/T064D.01]
- 1988: Chris/Lakita/Kip. Pep Rally Week! A $1 Instant Bargain gets passed up! Video mess-up during open. [USA/B/T064C.01]
- 1989: Steve/LaRae/Kerry. LaRae was a contestant on Blockbusters in 1980. Part of the Speed Round interrupted by WNBC Special Report. [OB/A/T067B.02]
- 1989: Don/Pat/LaRae. LaRae Dillman’s 2nd Day, $6,000 WBMG win! [OB/A/D027.01]
- 1989: Abbe Jaye/Harvey/LaRae. LaRae Dillman plays for the car! Starts after 1st Instant Bargain. [USA/A/D027.02]
- 1989: Charles/Mary/Pat. EBS alert interrupts part of the 2nd Fame Game. [OB/A/D8.01]
- 1989: Kurt/Cher/Darrel. Darrel retires with $79,348. 3rd to last ep. [OB/A/D3.05]
- 1989: John/Gina/Ted. 2nd to last ep. with the Garage Sale and a $16,000 Instant Ca$h win! [OB/A-/D3.06]
Syndicated (1985-1986)
- 1985: Jack/Andra/Buck. Syndicated premiere with $830 for everything. [USA/A-/D3.07]
- 1985: Ric/Ellen/Paul. 4th ep! Partial ep. (Starts during 2nd Instant Bargain, missing 2nd Fame Game.) [USA/A/D027.05]
- 1985: Jean/Bill/Mariann. From second week. Still $830 for everything! Funny Trip to NYC blooper! [USA/A-/D027.04]
- 1985: Chip/Naomi/John. John Goss wins $156,339. [USA/A/D4.01]
- 1985: Karin/Vince/Helaine. Helanie Lowey wins $142,974 [USA/A/D4.02]
- 1985: Wil/Alice/Michael. Michael Freidman plays for the lot. This is Alice Conkwright’s first day, so you know how this will go. [USA/A/D4.03]
- 1985: Myrna/John/Alice. Alice Conkwright’s second day. [USA/A/D4.04]
- 1985: Jeff/Richard/Alice. Alice Conkwright’s goofy 5th day as she plays for all of the prizes on the stage. [USA/B+/D023.08]
- 1985: Irwin/Chuck/Alice. Alice Conkwright’s big win! Much better quality than before. [USA/A/D024.01]
- 1985: Alan/Liz/Wally. Hilarious turntable flub! [USA/B-/T065A.02]
- 1985: MJ/Adrienne/Dave. The champ becomes the third person in a week to leave with the 1st Level prize. [USA/A/D4.05]
- 1985: Following Monday ep. Ron/Patricia/Mike. [USA/A/D4.06]
- 1985: Frank/Jack/Patricia. Champ Patricia didn’t win a single prize. [USA/A/D4.07]
- 1985: Walt/Victoria/Frank. Frank refuses to buy the third Instant Bargain because it doesn’t have chairs. (Funny). [USA/A/D4.08]
- 1985: Duane/Valerie/Frank. Frank leaves with the furniture set. [USA/A/D4.09]
- 1985: Melanie/Matt Ottinger/Jan. Better video than before. [OB/B/D028.07]
- 1985: Pat/Lisa/Tim. Tim Holleran’s HUGE win of $166,875! [USA/A/D4.10]
- 1986: James/Liz/Jerry. Car win! [USA/A/D027.06]
- 1986: Fletcher/Mary/Alan. Alan Sudvendik’s (sp?) 9th game with a $10,000 win! [USA/A/D024.02]
- 1986: Rich/Pauletta/Alan. Amazing game where Alan Sudvendik plays to clear the Winner’s Board and a car! A real heart pounding ending. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! [USA/A/D024.03]
- 1986: Lisa/Ryan/Ann. Lisa Munoz’s 1st ep. [USA/A/D028.08]
- 1986: Cindy/Clay/Lisa. Lisa Munoz wins $50,000! [USA/A/D024.04]
- 1986: Howard/Felice/Curtis. See future Greed winner Curtis Warren without the electrified hair! [USA/B-/022.04]
- 1986: Skip/Elaine/Curtis. Partial ep with Curtis playing for $50,000! (Starts after 2nd Instant Bargain). [USA/A/D4.11]
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Scrabble (17 Episodes)
A twist on the crossword game that’s more fun to play than the board game.
Host: Chuck Woolery.
NBC Daytime (1984-1990)
- 1984: Pilot featuring Laura Chambers as a contestant and Rod Roddy as an announcer. [SM/C/T065C.02]
- 1984: Premiere with the bank format. Vanessa vs. Jack. [OB/A-/D3.08]
- 1984?: College Week. Heidi vs. Richard. Missing opening [OB/B-/T041B.04]
- 1984: Shannah vs. Jermey. Christmas 1984 with a funny blooper! Low audio. [USA/B/021.11]
- 1985?: Debbie vs. Bill. Low audio. [USA/C/T041.05]
- 1985: Tournament of Champions Final. $49,500 Win! [USA/A/D5.01]
- 1985: Irving vs. Tricia. [USA/B/T064C.02]- 1985: Rose vs. Bernyce. [USA/B/T032A.03]
- 1987: Patty vs. Harvey. Features a Classic Concentration promo! Technical goof-up during the second game. [OB/B-/T053.03]
- 1987: Game Show Hosts Week! Tom Kennedy vs. Bill Rafferty & Chuck Woolery vs. John Davidson. Marc Summers hosts second half. [USA/C+/022.05]
- 1987: John Davidson vs. Jamie Farr & Chuck Woolery vs. Peter Tomarken. IMHO, this is the funniest ep of the Game Show Hosts Week. John really makes a BIG screwup during a speed word. Poor Bill Rafferty gets picked on a lot on this ep. [OB/C+/T032B.02]
- 1987: Jamie Farr vs. Tom Kennedy & Bill Rafferty vs. John Davidson. Friday ep of 1st Game Show Hosts Week. [OB/C/D18.01]
- 1988: Charlene vs. Ron and Jeanette vs. Don. Last-second $10,000 win! [USA/A/D5.02]
- 1988: Lisa vs. Daniel and Laurie vs. Ian. [USA/C+/022.06]
- 1988: Sheela vs. Bob & Harold vs. Lori. Bob retires with $27,000! [USA/A/T039A.02]
- 1990: L.V. vs. Rick and Emma vs. Paul. [OB/A/D7.03]
- 1990: Debbie vs. George and Trina vs. John. Series Finale. [OB/C+/021.12]
NBC Daytime (1993)
- 1993: Christy vs. John and Linda vs. Stew. Part of the opening missing. [OB/A/DVD9.03]
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Second Chance (1 Episode)
Press Your Luck for the Disco era.
ABC Daytime (1977)
Host: Jim Peck
- 1976: Pilot. Maggie Brown/Jack Campion/Lynn. [SM/A-/D10.04]
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Shopping Spree (1 Episode)
Jay Wolpert strikes again with a really fun show featuring "strangely dressed" contestants.
Family Channel Original (1996-1998)
Host: Ron Pearson
- 1996: Series Premiere. [FAM/A/020.04]
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(The New) Shop Till You Drop (1 Episode)
'90s mainstay classic.
Family Channel Original (1996-1998)
Host: Pat Finn
- 1996: Series Premiere. Misty & Brian vs. Lori & Kevin. [FAM/A/020.03]
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Small Talk (2 Episodes)
Game where adults try to guess how kids answer questions.
Family Channel Original (1996-1997)
Host: Wil Shriner
- 1996: Series Premiere. Joan/Patty/Bert. [FAM/A/020.05]
- 1996: 2nd Ep. Elania/Herb/Tamar. [FAM/A/020.08]
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Split Second (3 Episodes)
Classic rapid-fire quiz.
Syndicated (1986-1987)
Host: Monty Hall
- 1986: Dianne/Robert/Shelley. Car Win! [FAM/B/T029.02]
- 1986: David/Loren/Patricia. Car Win! [FAM/C+/T029.03]
- 1987: Brian/Barbara/Melissa. Last ep to air on Family Channel. [FAM/B+/022.07]
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Starcade (1 Episode)
T.V.'s first video arcade game show where contestants could win their own arcade game!
WTBS/Syndicated (1982-1984)
Host: Geoff Edwards
- 1983: Mike vs. Jared. Games: Star Trek, Galaxian, Journey, Stargate, Zoar. [G4/A/022.09]
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Supermarket Sweep (1 Episode)
This is one of the best cable shows of all time.
Lifetime Network Original (1990-1998)
Host: David Ruprecht
- 1994: Lana & Nicole vs. Ashley & Emma vs. Jill & Andrew. Twin Car Giveaway. [PAX/A/D11.02]
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Super Password (2 Episodes)
My favorite incarnation of the Password series.
NBC Daytime (1984-1989)
Host: Bert Convy
- 1986?: Nancy Stafford & Joe Alaske. Tom vs. Paula. $10,000 Super Password win! GSN Credit Crunch. [GSN/A/T044.03]
- 1987?: Jamie Farr & Edie McClurg. Lillian vs. Lori. GSN Credit Crunch. [GSN/A/T055.01]
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Talkabout (2 Episodes)
Really cheap but really fun word game from Canada
Syndicated (1989-1990)
Host: Wayne Cox - 1989: Special celebrity ep with GEOFF EDWARDS & Steve Krovan vs. MARC SUMMERS & Scott Nemes. Features hilarious plug battle at the end of the show. Squiggly video. [OB/B-/T032A.02]
- 1989: Ron & Mike vs. Kathy & Corrine. Contestant plug! [OB/A-/T067B.03]
- 1990?: Rob & Debbie vs. Laura & Nicola. Missing part of the credits. [USA/A/D7.01]
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Tic-Tac Dough (21 Episodes)
One incredible game, up until the 1990 revival.
CBS Daytime (1978)
Host: Wink Martindale
- 1978: Ruth vs. Dan. Series Premiere! [OB/B-/D028.09]
Syndicated (1978-1986)
Host: Wink Martindale
- 1978: Don vs. Pieter. Pieter DeVries first win! [GSN/A-/D19.01]
- 1980: Judy vs. Nancy. [GSN/A/T064C.03]
- 1980: Barbara vs. The Dragon. THOM McKEE’S 1st day! [GSN/B/D14.04]
- 1980: Thom McKee wins a $34,000 pot. Contains only first half of the show. [GSN/B-/DVD9.05]
-1980: THOM McKEE vs. Gloria. Thom’s 2nd to last spisode. [GSN/A/016.09]
-1980: THOM McKEE vs. Erik. Thom’s 46th and last show. [GSN/A/016.10]
-1983: Joan vs. Dragon. Features the debut of the “Dragon Catcher” bonus add-on. Audio from other shows pops in on occasion. [GSN/A/023.07]
- 1983: Kim vs. The Dragon. Ep #1001. [GSN/A/T034B.04]
- 1983: Keith vs. Dan. Dan Clock is back from the previous day, and Wink’s not done with all of the bad puns. Features the Dragon Finder game. [GSN/B-/T041C.05]
- 1984: Rene vs. The Dragon. [GSN/A/T064A.02]
- 1984: Brad vs. The Dragon. [GSN/B/T065A.03]
-1985: Diane vs. Dragon. Dan Schaffer's 1st day. [GSN/A/010.01]
-1985: Dan vs. Ellen. [GSN/A/010.06]
-1985: Dan vs. Carolyn. [GSN/A/010.11]
- 1985: Dan vs. Todd. Dan Schaffer wins his 12th and 13th matches, pushing his winnings to over $65,000! [GSN/B+/T065A.01]
-1985: Dan vs. Stephanie. Dan attempts to win his 3rd car. Missing 5 secs from 1st game [GSN/A/010.12]
Host: Jim Caldwell
- 1985: Gisele vs. Archie. Jim Caldwell’s premiere & debut of the new set. [GSN/B/T041C.01]
Syndicated (1990-1991)
Host: Patrick “Riiiiight” Wayne. Avoid at all costs.
- 1990: Rabbi Daniel vs. (rap-less) Dragon. [OB/C+/021.14]
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Top Card (1 Episode)
Jim Caldwell is much better on this show.
TNN Original (1989-1993)
Host: Jim Caldwell
- 198?: Debi vs. Barry vs. Sandy. Is it just me, or is there some REALLY bad gameplay in this ep? [OB/C-/T041C.02]
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Top Tell the Truth (1 Episode)
My favorite panel show of all time.
NBC Daytime (1968-1979?)
Host: Joe Garigola
- 1978: Bill Cullen/Peggy Cass/Barry Nelson/Kitty Carlisle. First character: David Prowse (Darth Vader!) [GSN/A/D13.02]
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Trashed (2 Episodes)
MTV game show where contestants answer questions in order to destroy their opponents' prized possessions.
MTV Original (1994-1995)
Host: Chris Hardwick
- 1994: Dia & Cassie vs. Greg & Chris. [MTV/A/T030A.01]
- 1994: Hani & Mike vs. Mark & Julianne. [MTV/A/T030A.02]
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(The New) Treasure Hunt (3 Episodes)
Zany pick-the-box game.
"The New Treasure Hunt" Syndicated (1973-1977)
Host: Geoff Edwards
- 1974: First player: Ruth. $25,000 Win! Part of GSN‘s 50 Greatest Games. GSN Credit Crunch. [GSN/A/T029A.01]
"Treasure Hunt" Syndicated (1981-1982)
- 1981: Continuing Winner: Chris. [GSN/A/D6.04]
- 1981: Continuing Winner: Rose. $50,000 Win! [GSN/C+/022.14]
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Trivial Pursuit (1 Episode)
Okay game with an awesome set and theme.
Family Channel Original (1993-1995)
Host: Wink Martindale
- 1993: Regina/Joe/Cheryl. Opening slightly clipped. [FAM/A/DVD9.02]
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Trump Card (3 Episodes)
The bingo format does a good job of hiding the fact that this is your run-of-the-mill quiz. Still, it's a very enjoyable show.
Syndicated (1990-1991)
Host: Jimmy Cefalo.
- 1990: Melissa/Duane/John. Series Premiere with a cameo by Donald Trump. Features a Tic-Tac-Dough promo. $10,000 Win! [OB/B/T039A.01]
- 1990: Karen vs. Brian vs. Jeff. $10,000 Win! [OB/B/T041C.03]
- 1991: Tom/Rich/John. $100,000 ToC Finals and Series Finale. [OB/C/T064B.02]
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Twenty-One (2 Episodes)
RIGGED! (At least the 50s one was)
NBC Primetime (1956-1958)
Host: Jack Barry
- 1956: Mr. Van Doren vs. Mr. Stempel. Yes, THAT episode. [KIN/024.11]
NBC Primetime (2000)
Host: Maury Povich
- 2000: Gretchen vs. John. GSN Credit Crunch. [GSN/A/T038.03]
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Weakest Link, The (1 Episode)
I like the syndie version better.
NBC Primetime (2001-2002)
Host: Anne Robinson
- 2001? Star Trek actors play. Iffy reception. Missing Credits. [OB/B-/002.8]
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Wait 'Til You Have Kids! (1 Episode)
Parents try to match the expert on parenting. Eh.
Family Channel Original (1996-1997)
Host: Tom Parks
- 1996: Series Premiere: Vedells/Hearsts/Ziembas. [FAM/A/020.06]
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Whammy: The All New Press Your Luck (22 Episodes)
GSN really did keep the Whammy alive in the 21st century!
GSN Original (2002-2003)
Host: Todd Newton
- 4/15/02: Laura/Skyler/Jerry. Series Premiere! [GSN/A/008.06]
- 4/16/02: Amy/Grommet/Sha. [GSN/A/008.07]
- 4/17/02: Sean/Christine/Dawn. Big Win! [GSN/A/008.08]
- 4/18/02: Shakeh/Emily/Alan. [GSN/A/008.09]
- 4/19/02: Katy/David/Krista. [GSN/A/008.10]
- 4/22/02: Penelope/Mia/Jeff. [GSN/A/008.11]
- 4/23/02: Lex/Ryan/Cynthia [GSN/A/008.12]
- 4/24/02: Shannon/Cynthia/John. [GSN/A/006.03]
- 4/25/02: Kelly/Katie/Steven. [GSN/A/006.01]
- 4/26/02: Paulette/Beau/Shari. [GSN/A/006.02]
- 4/29/02: Renee/Daniel/Brenda. [GSN/A/006.04]
- 4/30/02: Chana/Sara/David. [GSN/A/006.05]
- 5/1/02: Kimberly/Lori/Ryan. Earlier board graphics. [GSN/A/006.06]
- 5/2/02: Terry/Sandy/Grant. Earlier board graphics.[GSN/A/006.07]
- 5/3/02: Jason/Melissa/Rhomeyn. [GSN/A/006.08]
- 5/6/02: Scott/Sharon/Michelle. Scott “Hong Kong” Hollister from the PYL intros! [GSN/A/006.09]
- 5/7/02: Jethro/Brigid/Kendra. [GSN/A/006.10]
- 5/9/02: Keith Brooke/Chantel [GSN/A/006.12]
- 5/11/02: Karen/Estelle/Mimi. Mother’s Day Celeb Show with Cash & Whammy board. [GSN/A/007.01]
- 5/13/02: Heather/A.J./Jennifer. [GSN/A/007.02]
- 5/14/02: Rebekah/Mario/LaShah. Early Board Graphics. [GSN/A/007.03]
- 5/15/02: Pookie/Johnna/John. Early Board Graphics. [GSN/A/007.04]
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Wheel of Fortune (7 Episodes)
C’mon, everyone knows what show this is.
Syndication (1983- )
Host: Pat Sajak and Vanna White
- 1988: “Wheel Takes Manhattan.” Meg/Dave/Matt. [GSN/A/016.01]
- 1988: Jan/Don/Eric. [GSN/A/016.02]
- 1995: Mike/Lori/Thinku. [GSN/A/010.08]
- 1996: Ginger/Matt/Rashad. Olympic Kickoff Week in Atlanta. [OB/A/T036B.01]
- 1996: College Week in San Francisco! Thayer/Julie/Bambi. Vanna hosts the Bonus Round! [OB/A/026.01]
- 1996: College Week in San Francisco! Mel/Thayer/Danielle. Final day. [OB/A/026.02]
NBC Daytime (1975-1989)
Host: Rolf Benirschke and Vanna White
- 1989: Karen/Cheryl/Consuelo. Rolf’s first show. [OB/A/024.12]
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Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (2 Episode)
One of the best kids shows PBS ever offered.
PBS Daytime (1991-1996)
Host: Greg Lee
- 1991: Shamita/Steven/Jessica. Minnehaha: the Filching of the Falls. LAST SECOND BONUS WIN! [OB/B-/T063C.04]
- 199?: Laura/Henry/Molly. WKSGone. BONUS WIN! Missing credits. [OB/B+/T063D.02]
- 1995: “The Lion Chase” Adriana vs. Videl vs. Karen. [OB/B/T041C.04]
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Whew! (1 Episodes)
Fast-paced and fun asymetrical game.
CBS Daytime (1979-1980)
Host: Tom Kennedy
- 1979: Pat Aiello at the Gauntlet of Villains. Randy Amasia’s first show. Has “Not For Broadcast” bug. [SM/B/T027C.03]
- 1979: Randy Amasia at the Gauntlet of Villains. Randy wins $25,000! Has “Not For Broadcast” bug. [SM/B/T027C.04]
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Whose Line is it Anyway? (1 Episode)
Hysterical improv comedy show.
ABC Primetime (1998-2003)
Host: Drew Carrey
- 1998: Greg Proops/Wanye Brady/Ryan Stiles/Colin Mochrie. First game: Daytime Talk Show. [OB/A/T035A.01]
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The Who, What, or Where Game (1 Episode)
Excellent wagering quiz.
NBC Daytime (1969-1974)
Host: Art James
- 1970: Greg/Claire/John. [OB/B-/D10.05]
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Wild & Crazy Kids (1 Episode)
Fun stunt game.
Nickelodeon Original (1990-1992)
Hosts: Jessica Gaynes, Omar Gooding, Donnie Jeffcoat
- 1991: Banana Split Speedway/Furniture 500/Dizzy Bay Baseball II (Marc Summers is a guest pitcher!). [NICK/A/D022.03]
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Wild Animal Games (1 Episode)
See Ryan Seacrest LONG before his days on American Idol.
Family Channel Original (1993?-1995)
Host: Ryan Seacrest
- 1995: Featured animal: Cobras. Beginning slightly clipped. [FAM/A/T028.02]
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Wipeout (8 Episodes)
A really fun game.
Syndicated (1988-1989)
Host: Peter Tomarken.
- 1987: Pilot that looks like a completely different show with trillions, a hostess, and a really giggily contestant. [SM/A/D024.05]
- 1988: Dennis/Cynthia/Karen. Series Premiere with car win! [USA/A/D5.05]
- 1988: Julie/Steve/Karl. [OB/A/D6.01]
- 1988: Kaylene/Cameron/Dean. [OB/A/D6.02]
- 1988: Marty/Joanie/Rolando. [OB/A/D8.03]
- 1988: Stephen/Alex/Nancy. [OB/A/D8.04]
- 1988: Halloween Episode. Pamela/Lisa/Mark. [OB/A-/D16.04]
- 1989: Tammy/Arthur/Adrienne. Car Win! [OB/A/D8.02]
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You Bet Your Life (1 Episode)
The One! The Only!.
NBC Primetime (1950-1961)
Host: Groucho Marx.
- 1961: Steve & Audrey. Secret Word: Skin. [RPT/A/D14.05]
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