Double Dare
2. Jimmy Kimmel was the sidekick on this game show from 1997 to 2001.
Win Ben Stein’s Money
3. This is a Game Show Network original show in which two-person teams attempt to identify five-letter words correctly before passing their turn to the opposing pair. Once a correct answer is given, they get to randomly draw numbers and try to get five numbers in a row from their board of numbers.
Lingo
4. Name the game:
Teammate 1: “A wrench. A plunger. A snake.”
Teammate 2: “Things a plumber might use!”
Teammate 1: “A map. A flashlight. Insurance card.”
Teammate 2: “Things found in a glove box! Things found in a glove compartment!”
$50,000 Pyramid
5. Contestants had to guess if the next in a series of cards would be higher or lower than the previous card. To get on the board, two contestants had to predict how many people in a survey of 100 answered a question a certain way. The champion player went to the bonus round. Starting with $200, the player wagered money on whether the next card would 99 be higher or lower. The last wager was the "Big Bet," where the player had to wager at least half of the money.
Card Sharks
6. While the clock ticks down, questions are passed to each player. A correct response raises the bank, as each player opts to call "Bank" before the next question, thus shifting the winnings into the pot. At the end of each round, the players vote a contestant 'off.'
The Weakest Link
7. Kenny wasn’t like the other kids. Even though he was the host of this show, he didn’t become as famous as some of his sidekicks like Adam Sandler, Denis Leary and Colin Quinn.
Remote Control
8. Two celebrity guests teamed up with a contestant on each of two teams. Teams attempted to guess a chain of related pairs of words. They were given the first and last words of the pair, and had to guess the words in between. One letter of a word was revealed at a time. The team with the most correct guesses (and points) at the end of the rounds went on to the bonus round.
Chain Reaction
9. Name the game:
Teammate 1: “Peroxide”
Teammate 2: “Bleach?”
Teammate 1: “Platinum”
Teammate 2: “Blonde!”
Password
10. This was one of the most riotous game shows on TV, mostly because of the scripted and ad-libbed celebrity answers. Two contestants call on each star to answer trivia; then choose to agree or disagree.
Hollywood Squares
11. In this game or its classic version, two contestants matched pairs on a puzzle board to make two puzzle pieces disappear. A rebus puzzle would be revealed as the pieces disappeared, like the following:
Classic concentration
12. Six players are presented a physical or mental challenge to conquer. The group then votes for the one amongst them most likely to fail. If the underdog tanks, he or she is out of there. If he/she wins, he/she gets to choose another player for elimination. The last man standing then picks a trivia question for each of the eliminated players, trying to choose categories they will get wrong.
Dog Eat Dog
13. This enduring classic was one of the longest running network game shows - spanning over 17 years. The game format, which never changed, consisted of four celebrity panelists who attempted to guess the invention or occupation of a secret contestant. In the 3rd round, the celebrity panel would wear blindfolds and attempt to guess the identity of a 'Mystery Guest' star.
What’s My Line?
14. In this game, you want to spin for cash and prized and avoid this guy:
Press Your Luck
15. This has been the number one game show in syndication since 1984 and was also the first game show to be close-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Wheel of Fortune
16. This is the longest running game show on television. It has been on the air since 1972.
The Price is Right
17. One true identity and two imposters enter the stage all claiming to be the same person. Three celebrity panelists then grill the trio attempting to separate the real deal from the false pair.
To Tell the Truth
18. Your fastest finger leads you to the millionaire chair to face the host. This high intensity cash flow-show single handedly revitalized primetime studio games and led to several new prime time game show releases.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
19. We asked 100 people “Which game show host gives the most kisses to contestants?” Survey says….this guy, who hosted the Family Feud from 1976 to 1985 and 1994 to 1995.
Richard Dawson
20. Each show presented a contest between creative performers of often off-beat talent, with a panel of three celebrity judges. If any one of the judges considered an act to be particularly painful to watch (or listen to), they could stop the performance.
The Gong Show
Puzzles: Dancing With the Stars and Hannah Montana
Results:
This was a hard one!
Mary S got 8 out of 20. Mary has passed the trophy on to another this week. Mary gets the Bob Saget award.
Megs and T got 9 out of 20. T also got a bonus questions right for +1. You both earn the Chuck Woolery award. He must hold a record for games hosted. He hosted like a million of them.
Maria and Abbie both got 14 out of 20 right which is kind of amazing cause I did make this hard. They also both got a bonus. If their brains were combined to make one super brain, they would have gotten 17 out of 20 and both bonus questions right. You guys get the Wink Martindale award. I just liked the name Wink. Also you take home this fabulous prize:
This television is from the living room on Wheel of Fortune. After a half hour scouring the internet for a picture of the ceramic dog, I gave up. Was it a dalmation? Is that why I couldn't find it? Anyway, thanks for playing!!
