Review: Camouflage


CAMOUFLAGE
Tom Campbell
Broadcast history:
Syndicated February 4, 1980 – April 1980
Host: Tom Campbell
Announcer: Johnny Jacobs


GAME PLAY
The playersTwo contestants competed. A cartoon drawing was shown with an object hidden in it. A value from $200-$1,000 appeared on Tom’s podium, which was the value of the game. Then, a question was asked worth $50. Whoever buzzed in first had a chance to answer. If they were right, they got the money and control. If they were wrong, the next question went free to their opponent.



Contestant, Tom and big silver pointer go to the pictureWith control a player was first shown the picture with some camouflage removed, meaning some objects obscuring the one to be found were taken away. A picture of the item was showed at, or before, two right answers. The contestant could either try and circle or pass. If they tried to circle, but failed, their opponent got a free shot. When a contestant circled the object correctly, they won the value of the game and went to the bonus round.


Player in silhouette tries for a new ChevyIn the bonus, another picture was shown, fully camouflaged. The object’s identity was revealed and if the winner successfully circled it they got a new car. If not, they took on a new challenger.



NOTES
The time’s up sound during the question portion was the judge’s horn from “The Newlywed Game.”

Announcer Johnny Jacobs' credits include "Spin-Off," "The Joker's Wild" and other Barris shows. Most notably on "Newlywed Game," "Dating Game," "The Gong Show," and even on-camera for skits on "Treasure Hunt."

MY THOUGHTS
Eew. About as serious as Chuck Barris will ever get, which is to say not very much. Johnny Jacobs is just about the best thing here. The game and Tom Campbell are decent at best. Everything else is bad.

JAY SAYS...
Cast - 1.0
Game - 1.0
Bells and Whistles - 0.5
Prize - 1.5
Tilt - 0.0

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