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Xanfan's
Game Show Trading Lounge
(Numbers, A
to B)
*I
AM NOT ACCEPTING TRADE OFFERS*
SORRY, NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE.
3rd Degree (Bert
Convy) - 1 episode
(Aired:
Sept 11 1989 to Sept 7 1990 Syndicated)
When
you take "I've Got A Secret", and add Bert Convy, you
get "3rd Degree".
B - 9/11/1989?: Premeire? Betty White, Loni Anderson, Burt Reynolds, CNR. {OB WOC - 117.13}
3's A Crowd (Jim
Peck) - 21 episodes
(Aired:
Sept 17 1979 to Feb 1980 Syndicated)
Granted,
it was very tasteless and all, but it had funny moments. Why else
would I have 20+ shows?
A - VTR
1978: Guy Curtis, Art Cardosa, Bob Steering. "Spagetti
episode". Aired Test #1. {GSN - 146.1}
A - VTR 1978: Dick Logan, Jack Fraser, Steve Randall. Aired Test
#2. {GSN - 146.2}
A - VTR 1979: Don Reeve, Garry Shalabor, Steve Maran. Aired Test
#3. {GSN - 105.1}
A - 1979: Dan Matlow, Bob Christy, Michael Segal. {GSN - 106.4}
A - 1979: Ed Carr, Nick Carody, Bob Williams. {GSN - 111.4}
A - 1979: Norm Dan, Earl Erbon, Arnie Diamond. {GSN - 146.5}
A - 1979: Jerry Schienderman, Lee Cosby, Bill McCaully. {GSN -
146.6}
A - 1979: Doug Astin, Jim Sporum, Chuck McCay. {GSN - 146.7}
A - 1979: Michael Lewis, Ron Cliff, Mike Selliban. {GSN - 146.8}
A - 1979: Jim Darrio, Jerry Applebee, Marv Bridgeman. {GSN -
146.9}
A - 1979: Keith Bread, Randy Bear, Jim Ryan. {GSN - 146.10}
A - 1979: Dan Gilverman, Jeff Deloose, Paul Mossman. {GSN -
113.12}
A - 1979: Steve Shaprio, Neil Johnson, Happ Jones. {GSN - 129.8}
A - 1979: Tom Moyer, Herb Hosser, Jonathan Knot. {GSN - 22.1}
A - 1979: David Gryith, Bruce Verman, Michael Eysinberg. {GSN -
144.7}
A - 1979: Peter Shanelli, Jules Rickless, Richard Holt. {GSN -
39.8}
A - 1979: Ron Masterbony, Don Marsolay, Frank Brunchi. {GSN -
40.4}
A - 1979: Bruce Davis, Larry Monroe, Stan Smirrer. {GSN - 71.3}
A - 1979: Infamous "Jesse/Bart/Bowler" episode, that
got the show cancelled! {GSN - 146.11}
A - 1979: Wayne Elvi, Carl Tyler, Jim Pullon. {GSN - 93.5}
A - 1979: Cliff Wright, Len Brebell, Cetin Thomas. {GSN - 146.12}
50 Grand Slam
(Tom Kennedy) - 2 episodes
(Aired:
Oct 4 1976 to Dec 31 1976 on NBC)
NBC
tried to bring back progressive pots in this dull dragging
format. But Tom tried his best.
A -
10/4/1976: Premiere. Allen Ludden makes a Cameo! {OB WOC - 107.2}
A - 12/31/1976: Finale. {SM - 107.3}
$64,000 Challenge
(Ralph Story) - 1 episode
(Aired:
Apr 8 1956 to Sept 14 1958 on CBS)
While
the concept is one of those timeless formats in history, it being
rigged is a turn-off to me.
A - 1957: Joyce Brothers takes on seven boxers! Counter on screen. {SM WOC - 151.1}
$1,000,000 Chance
of a Lifetime (Jim Lange) - 6 episodes
(Aired:
Jan 6 1986 to Sept 11 1987 Syndicated)
Many
people grew up with this. How can you not remember the show with
the huge computer? :-)
B -
1/6/1986: Premiere episode. {OB WOC - 130.2}
C - 1986: First $1,000,000 win ever! Tracking problems
throughout. {OB - 62.7}
C - 1986: Britten vs Abbott. Another $1,000,000 win! {OB - 4.2}
A - 9/15/1986: Second Season Premiere. {OB WOC - 130.5}
B - 1987: Bob/Judith vs Bobby/Diane. $1,000,000 won! {OB - 191.2}
B - 1987: Larry/Mollie vs Phil/Jean Ann. Another Million Dollars
won! {OB - 191.3}
All About The
Opposite Sex (David Sparks) - 1 episode
(Aired:
June 18 1990 to Aug 17 1990 Syndicated)
Terrible
stereotypical gender-bash, complete with the hosting job of David
Sparks. Ugh.
A - 1990: First game is John vs Melanie. {GSN - 92.11}
All About Faces
(Richard Hayes) - 1 episode
(Aired:
Aug 30 1971 to Sept 1972 Syndicated)
How this show got past the pilot stage is beyond me. Complete
with the cheesy theme song.
A - 1971: William Shatner & Gyen Verden. {GSN - 88.1}
All-Star Blitz
(Peter Marshall) - 3 episodes
(Aired:
Apr 8 1985 to Dec 20 1985 on ABC)
It wasn't Hollywood Squares, but Peter tried. Not all that bad,
and at least worthy of a look.
A -
4/8/1985: Premiere episode. w/Abby Dalton, Robert Mandan &
Leslie Ugams. {OB WOC - 178.3}
D - 1985: Celebrities include Tom Poston, Abby Dalton. {OB -
80.2}
B - 1985: Celebrities are Isabel Sanford, Gordon Jump, Andrea
Evans, Scott Holmes. {OB - 81.3}
All-Star Secrets
(Bob Eubanks) - 1 episode
(Aired:
Jan 8 1979 to Aug 10 1979 on NBC)
It seems that "Enquiring Minds" wanna know everything
about the stars. Take it and go.
D - 1979: With Bowser, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Wilt Chamberland, Wayland & Madame. {SM? - 168.6}
Arcade (Phil
Moore) - 1 episode
(Aired:
Jan 3 1992 to Sept 28 1997 on Nickelodeon)
Trust me. Starcade is a million times better. Phils constant
"tooting" of the theme made it annoying.
B - VTR 1991: Chris/Dana vs Joshua/Vanesa. {RER - 11.4}
As Seen On...
(The Vault Guys) - 4 episodes
(Aired:
Oct 10 1998 to current on GSN)
It isn't a bad idea by far, but how many times can GSN rerun the
same 10 episodes of it?
A -
10/10/1998: Premiere. Phyllis Diller Impersonations and Andy
Kaufman! {OB - 111.5}
A - 10/17/1998: Liberace, Carol Burnette on WML, and
"Techincal Difficulties". {OB - 112.2}
A - 10/24/1998: Clips from Joker Joker Joker, and some
"Queer Answers". No intro. {OB - 115.1}
A - 12/5/1998: Just another typical episode. {OB - 129.9}
Bargain Hunters
(Peter Tomarken) - 2 episodes
(Aired:
July 6 1987 to Sept 4 1987 on ABC)
In a private moment, Peter called Bargain Hunters, "A piece
of sh*t". He had every right to say that.
B -
7/1987: First game is Dorothy vs Juanita. {OB WOC - 57.4}
C - 9/4/1987: Finale. Boy does Peter Tomarken look happy! {OB -
62.4}
Battlestars (Alex
Trebek) - 3 episodes
(Aired: Oct 26 1981 to Apr 23 1982 on NBC)
(Revival Aired: Apr 4 1983 to July 1 1983 on
NBC)
This Hollywood Squares ripoff wasn't
too bad, and tried twice to be a success. Never made it though.
{"Battlestars"}
B - 1981: Episode stars Joan Rivers, Fred
Willard & Skip Stevenson. Barbara vs Bud. {OB - 107.4}
B - 4/23/1982: Finale of classic run. w/Ricky Shroeder, Poston,
Rip Taylor, etc... {OB - 1921.3}
{"The
New Battlestars"}
C - 1983: Episode stars JM J. Bullock,
Vicki Lawernce, Debbie Reynolds. Scott vs Deborah. {OB - 66.6}
Beat The Clock
(Bud Collyer) - 15 episodes
(Aired:
Mar 23 1950 to Sept 12 1958 on CBS)
(Aired: Oct 13 1958 to Jan 30 1961 on ABC)
The classic stunt show! Sometimes the show got pretty wacky,
which made it a hit.
{CBS
Episodes}
A - 9/1952: Mr & Mrs Kado. {GSN -
56.10}
A - 9/1952: Mr & Mrs Pansel. {GSN - 68.6}
A - 9/1952: Mr & Mrs Syth. {GSN - 72.4}
A - 10/1952: Mr & Mrs Grecko. {GSN - 72.9}
A - 10/1952: Mr & Mrs Kaine. {GSN - 75.6}
A - 10/1952: Mr & Mrs Hurst. {GSN - 75.11}
A - 11/1952: Mr & Mrs Swayze. {GSN - 83.6}
A - 12/1952: Mr & Mrs Cane. {GSN - 86.6}
A - 10/1953: Special "Navy" episode. {GSN - 115.7}
A - 3/1954: Information Not Availible. {GSN - 135.11}
C - 1956: Mr & Mrs Price. {SM WOC - 21.1}
{John
Reed King Sub-Hosts}
A - 8/1952: Mr & Mrs Poise. {GSN - 51.1}
{Frank
Wayne Sub-Hosts}
A - 7/1953: Mr & Mrs Mercherwicz. {GSN
- 103.6}
A - 8/1953: Mr & Mrs Pearson. {GSN - 104.5}
{ABC
Episodes}
C - 1960: Episode with a $21,000 Stunt win!
Bud carries a water pistol! {SM WOC - 173.2}
Beat The Clock
(Jack Narz) - 1 episode
(Aired:
1969 to 1972 Syndicated)
Jack
did a nice job with the show! I don't know why Gene had to take
over...
A - 1972: Episode features Jack's brother, Tom Kennedy! {GSN - 194.2}
Beat The Clock
(Gene Wood) - 2 episodes
(Aired:
1972 to 1974 Syndicated)
Gene really should stick to announcing. He had fun with it, but
his hosting style isn't for me.
A -
1972: Fred vs Marleen. w/Giselle MacKenzie. {GSN - 49.2}
A - 1972: First player is Patty. w/Richard Dawson. {GSN - 135.10}
Beat The Clock
(Monty Hall) - 1 episode
(Aired:
Sept 17 1979 to Feb 1 1980 on CBS)
The
problem here is that it was really an "All-Star"
version. I hate "All-Star" *series*.
B - 2/1/1980: Finale. {SM? - 194.8}
Better Sex, The
(Bill Anderson & Sarah Purcell) - 2
episodes
{*Pilot
Episode Availible!*}
(Aired:
July 18 1977 to Jan 13 1978 on ABC)
This is the only stereotypical gender-bash I kinda like. Bill and
Sarah help a helluva lot in it though.
D -
12/1977: The men eliminate all 30 women with a single question!
{GSN - 117.16}
C - 1/13/1978: Finale. Bill Anderson sings at the end. {SM -
138.1}
Big Date (Mark
Wahlburg) - 1 episode
(Aired:
June 17 1996 to Sept 19 1997 on USA)
So USA Network ditched Press Your Luck, Scrabble, and High
Rollers for THIS? What an idiot!
A - 1996: First player is Julianno. {USA - 9.11}
Big Showdown, The
(Jim Peck) - 1 episode
{*Pilot
Episode Availible!*}
(Aired:
Dec 23 1974 to July 4 1975 on ABC)
One of Jim's better shows, fast-paced, and lots of fun to play
along with.
A - VTR 3/14/1975: Infamous episode when Jim falls down stairs. w/Slate. {SM - 120.4}
Big Spin 2000
(Pat Finn) - 1 episode
(Aired:
1999 to current on Local CA TV)
With all of the flops Pat has had, this isn't too bad at all. (He
seems comfy with a lottery game show).
A - 1999: General episode. {OB - 190.2}
Blackout (Bob
Goen) - 4 episodes
(Aired:
Jan 4 1988 to Apr 1 1988 on CBS)
Jay Wolpert's best ideas never last. Its a shame, because this
idea was one of the most original ever!
B -
1/4/1988: Premiere episode w/Markie Post & Charlie Siebert.
{OB - 162.2}
D - 2/1988: Tony vs Margie. Charles Nelson Reilly & Phyllis
Diller. {OB - 77.1}
C - 3/1988: Wendi vs Jeff. Harry Anderson & Emma Samms. {OB -
73.4}
B - 4/1/1988: Finale episode w/Crystal Bernard & Pat
Harrington. {OB - 64.2}
Blame Game, The
(Judge Reed) - 1 episode
(Aired:
Feb 8 1999 to current on MTV)
MTV's most recent attempt in the game show world. Drop the B and
what do you get? The Lame Game!
A - 2/8/1999: Premiere. The Prude Dude vs The Sexually Deviant Raver. {OB - 143.8}
Blankety Blanks
(Bill Cullen) - 1 episode
(Aired:
Apr 21 1975 to June 27 1975 on ABC)
The idea wasn't too shabby, but the
game was sometimes too easy. And a trademark Bob Stewart set!
D - 4/21/1975: Premiere. w/William Shatner & Anne Meara. {SM - 61.6}
Blockbusters
(Bill Cullen) - 9 episodes
(Aired:
Oct 27 1980 to Apr 23 1982 on NBC)
Are
two heads better than one? Simple, yet very enjoyable Q&A
game, with the honeycomb board!
A -
10/27/1980: Premiere. Joanne vs Tom & Joe. {GSN - 136.4}
A - 10/1980: Geri vs Tom & Joe. {GSN - 55.2}
A - 1980: Larae vs Ruby & James. {GSN - 70.5}
A - 12/31/1980: Wayne vs Kathy & John. {GSN - 105.5}
A - 1981: Kandi vs Nick & Rob. {GSN - 129.12}
A - 1981: Pomphylia vs Alan & Jeff. {GSN - 166.12}
B - 2/1981: Sherry vs The Gold Rush. {GSN - 31.3}
C - 8/1981: John tells everyone that his house burned down during
taping. Bad Tracking. {GSN - 62.1}
B - 4/23/1982: Finale. Marge vs Nina & Kim. {GSN - 168.3}
Blockbusters
(Bill Rafferty) - 2 episodes
(Aired:
Jan 5 1987 to May 1 1987 on NBC)
Take
away Bill Cullen and the family pair, and add over-computerized
graphics. Eh.
A -
1/5/1987: Premiere. Debbie vs Stacy. {GSN - 32.10}
B - 4/8/1987: Rhona vs Sam. End credits missing. {OB - 118.6}
Body Language
(Tom Kennedy) - 14 episodes
(Aired:
June 4 1984 to Jan 3 1986 on CBS)
I've never been a fan of "pantamime" game shows, but
this one isn't all that terrible either.
A -
6/4/1984: Premiere w/Vicki Lawerence & Jamie Farr. {GSN -
49.9}
A - 6/1984: Same celebs as above. Gary vs Jeanne. {GSN - 50.8}
A - 6/1984: Same celebs as above. Eugene vs Linda. {GSN - 54.1}
A - 6/1984: Markie Post & Tom Poston. Kelly vs Wendy. {GSN -
55.12}
A - 6/1984: Same celebs as above. Kevin vs Wendy. {GSN - 68.4}
A - 6/1984: Same celebs as above. Bill vs Marcia. {GSN - 71.10}
A - 1984: Charles Nelson Reilly & Audrey Landers. Doug vs
Stephanie. {GSN - 74.12}
A - 1984: Shelley Smith & Fred ??. Katie vs Scott. No end
credits. {GSN - 85.15}
A - 1984: Didi Conn & Dick Shaw. Rhondalyn vs Michael. Low
Audio. {GSN - 93.10}
A - 1984: Marianne Mobley & Nathan Cook. Bill vs Pat. {GSN -
100.8}
A - 1984: Betty White & Anson Williams. Daryl vs Lorraine.
{GSN - 105.10}
A - 1984: Meredeth McRae & Eddie Mecha. {GSN - 129.6}
A - 1984: Edie McClure & Robert Moore. Theress vs Kermit.
{GSN - 140.9}
B - 1/3/1986: Vicki Lawerence & Ted Lange. Finale of series.
{OB WOC - 194.5}
Break The Bank
(Tom Kennedy) - 9 episodes
(Aired:
Apr 12 1976 to July 23 1976 on ABC)
It wasn't all that bad of an idea, but a bit too easy. And Tom
seemed to enjoy it himself...
A - 4/12/1976: Premiere. Abe Vigoda, Linda Carter, Alice Ghostley, Jo Ann Plufg, Dick Gautier, Jan Murray, Liz Torres, Robert Hegyes, and Marjoe Gortner. w/Commerical for premiere! {SM WOC - 120.1}
A - 4/14/1976?: Same celebrities as above. Barbara vs Ralph. {GSN - 79.5}
A - 5/1976: Marjoe Gortner, Shari Lewis, Liz Torres, Dick Gautier, Jan Murray, Dody Goodman, Della Reese, Ron Pallio, and Lonnie Shore guest star. {GSN - 29.2}
A - 5/1976: Same celebrities as above. Irene vs Ben. {GSN - 33.10}
A - 5/1976: Jimmie Walker, Alice Ghostley, Liz Torres, Bob Crane, Jan Murray, Ja'net DuBois, Rue McClanahan, Mickey Dolenz, and Avery Schrieber. Irene vs Barry. {GSN - 37.2}
A -
5/1976: Same celebrities as above. Connie vs Don. {GSN - 41.6}
A - 5/1976: Same celebrities as above. Connie vs Bill. {GSN -
45.12}
B - VTR 5/20/1976: "Not For Air" episode w/Night rules.
Possible Pilot?? {SM - 192.5}
A - 7/9/1976: Dody Goodman, Jaye P Morgan, Robert Hedges, Dick Gautiet, Rip Taylor, Fannie Flagg, Lonnie Shore, etc... Rocsi vs Jim {OB WOC - 107.1}
Break The Bank
(Jack Barry) - 2 episodes
(Aired:
Sept 18 1976 to Sept 11 1977 Syndicated)
Then, they syndicated it weekly, and Jack took over. Jack didn't
seem to enjoy it as much...
B - 10/2/1976: Anson Williams, Bill Cullen, Jaye P. Morgan, Bob Crane, William Conrad, Joey Bishop, Barbara Eden, Lee Mariwether & Abe Vigoda. Allison vs Scott. {GSN - 53.3}
B - 10/9/1976: Same celebrities as above. Elaine vs Carl. {GSN - 67.2}
Break The Bank
(Gene Rayburn) - 2 episodes
(Aired:
Sept 16 1985 to Dec 20 1985 Syndicated)
Then they change the format all together, turn it into a free for
all, and give it to Gene. Who then left...
B -
1985: Guest is JM J. Bullock. John/Sharon vs Linda/Peter. {OB -
190.8}
B - 12/20/1985: Gene Rayburn's last episode. Joe Farrago takes
over on Monday. {OB WOC - 162.13}
Break The Bank
(Joe Farago) - 1 episode
(Aired:
Dec 23 1985 to Sept 12 1986 Syndicated)
Finally, they change the format yet one more time, and add Joe.
Only one word: Sigh.
C - 1986: Episode with a $53,000 Bank Broken! {CBN - 189.4}
Bruce Forsyth's
Hot Streak (Bruce Forsyth) - 6 episodes
{*Pilot
& Foreign Episodes Availible!*}
(Aired:
Jan 6 1986 to Apr 4 1986 on ABC)
Combine Pyramid, Password and Go
together, add an awesome Brit, and you get this excellent game!
D -
1/6/1986: Premiere. Audio is out of sync. BAD Tracking Problems.
{OB - 62.5}
A - 2/1986: Sarah/Felicia/Lisa/Sharon/Lorenna,
Robert/Larry/David/Jason/David. {OB WOC - 124.4}
C - 2/1986: Bruce/Alan/John/Phil/Curt,
Lonnie/Bebe/Silvy/Brenda/Martha. {OB WOC - 61.5}
A - 2/1986: Kathleen/Teri/Laura/Deidre/Elaine,
Raul/Stuart/Clifton/Michael/Barry. {OB WOC - 183.1}
A - 3/17/1986: Danielle/Carla...., Seth/David.... Taped on
3/3/1986. With slate too! {SM WOC - 183.2}
B - 4/1986: Laurie/Tina/Kim/Paula/Terri Rae,
Loring/Warren/Kevin/Gary/Richard. {OB WOC - 130.1}
Bullseye (Jim
Lange) - 6 episodes
{*Pilot
Episode Availible!*}
(Aired:
Sept 29 1980 to Sept 24 1982 Syndicated)
Not all that bad of an idea, and the bullseye island round is
kinda cool.
A -
1980: Helen vs Jane. {GSN - 87.8}
A - 1980: Helen vs Richard. {GSN - 92.1}
B - 1980: Stephen vs Carla. {CBN? - 31.4}
C - 1980: Leon vs Steve. {CBN - 118.9}
B - 1981: Rufus vs Bullseye Island. {CBN - 118.8}
{"Celebrity
Bullseye"}
A - 1981: Diane Ladd vs Rita Moreno. {OB - 102.4}
Bumper Stumpers
(Al DuBois) - 8 episodes
(Aired:
June 29 1987 to Dec 28 1990 on USA)
Who ever would have thought of a game based on personalized
license plates? Glad he did though!
{First
Bonus Round Format}
A - 6/29/1987: Premiere. Scott/Kate vs
Peter/Steve. {GSN - 88.4}
A - 6/30/1987: Scott/Kate vs Peter Steve. {GSN - 92.5}
B - 7/1987: This episode has a plate that belongs to a successful
game show contestant. {USA - 17.2}
{Second
Ronus Round Format}
A - 1988: Cassandra/Tim vs Marium/Mike.
Missing opening & end advertisements. {USA - 178.1}
{Third
Bonus Round Format}
B - 1988: Sean/Sarah vs Alberto/Angelo.
{USA - 168.8}
B - 1989: Ingred/Bill vs Debrara/Sandra. {USA - 148.5}
B - 1989: Ingred/Bill vs Laura/Joanne. {USA - 148.6}
B - 1989: Ingred/Bill (forced to retire!) vs Barb/Steve. {USA -
148.7}
Burt Luddin's
Love Buffet (Burt Luddin) - 2 episodes
(Aired:
Apr 1 1999 to current on GSN)
The game part is lame and boring, and the sitcom part is just
incredibly stupid. Why oh WHY??
A -
4/1/1999: Premiere. {GSN - 163.2}
A - 4/6/1999: Episode features a same-sex couple. {GSN - 165.7}
Bzzz! (Annie
Wood) - 2 episodes
(Aired:
Sept 9 1996 to Sept 5 1997 Syndicated)
What other show can end up with no winner at all? Interesting
Dating Game ripoff.
B -
1997: First lady is Cindy. w/Slate. Includes promos for an
upcoming show. {SM - 190.1}
A - 5/19/1997: First lady is Stacey; Guys are Kristian, Bryon,
Chris, Damond. {OB WOC - 6.12}
