Tuesday, November 13, 2007

TV game shows

* GSN
Formerly know as the Game Show Network. Information on network programming, streaming video of original shows, contestant's lounge, and "Game In A Frame."
www.gsn.com
* Jeopardy! (16)
Find out about Jeopardy!, the popular international TV quiz game show originally devised by Merv Griffin where contestants are given answers to quiz questions and must phrase responses in the form of a questions. Sites feature broadcast history, game rules, auditions, clue crew, cast listings, episode summaries, recent headlines, reviews, trivia, and memorable quotes.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Jeopardy_
* Wheel of Fortune (8)
Learn about Wheel of Fortune, the American television game show devised by Merv Griffin in which three contestants compete against each other to solve a word puzzle. Sites offer history, host biographies, news, reviews, interviews, and information on how the fate of the contestants gets decided by the spin of a large wheel.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Wheel_of_Fortune
* Identity (4)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Identity
* Family Feud (6)
Find out about Family Feud, the TV game show that pits two families against each other in a contest of guessing the most popular responses to a public survey. Sites feature history, profile of the hosts, game description, photos, and ticket info.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Family_Feud
* TVgameshows.net
Weekly magazine dedicated to TV game show enthusiasts, including cover stories, breaking news, weekly winners, and players of the week.
www.tvgameshows.net
* Price is Right, The (13)
Learn about The Price Is Right, the famous CBS game show hosted by Bob Barker which offers lavish prizes for contestants who can guess the prices of everyday items. Sites offer history, news, photos, video downloads, cast biographies, answers to fan questions, as well as ticket and taping info.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Price_is_Right__The
* Xanfan's SuperShow 8000
Fan site dedicated to classic game shows from the 80s, including Press Your Luck, Whammy!, Hot Potato, and many more. Find pictures, video clips, celebrity archives, and player interviews.
www.xanfan.com
* Deal or No Deal (9)
Find out about Deal or No Deal, the TV game show in which contestants must decide whether to accept cash deals or keep whatever dollar amount is in their chosen briefcase. Sites include video clips, photos, game information, contestant application form, and article about international versions of the game show.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Deal_or_No_Deal
* Let's Make A Deal (3)
Learn about Let's Make a Deal, the TV game show popular for its deals in which audience members were challenged to maximize their winnings by matching wits against the host. Sites feature cast and crew info, news, trivia, reviews, and more.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Let_s_Make_A_Deal
* Countdown (7)
Learn about Countdown, the long-running British game show where two players duel in a battle of vocabulary and mental agility. Sites feature history, rules, trivia, and profiles of popular hosts Richard Whiteley, Des Lynam, and Carol Vorderman.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Countdown
* Press Your Luck (3)
Find out about Press Your Luck, the popular American TV game show considered to be a cult classic and a symbol of the 1980s. Sites feature history, famous contestants and hosts, photos and sound clips, episode guide, as well as a summary of the game show where contestants collected spins by answering trivia questions and won prizes.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Press_Your_Luck
* Bullseye (2)
Take your shot at Bullseye, the British game show hosted by Jim Bowen where three pairs of contestants compete against one another in duel of darts and general knowledge to win lavish prizes. Sites feature history, trivia, photos, and video clips.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Bullseye
* Match Game (5)
Find out about Match Game, the long-running American television game show originally hosted by Gene Rayburn where celebrities and contestants answer fill-in-the-blank questions. Sites feature history, host profiles, pictures, wallpapers, quiz, fan fiction, and a web version of the 1970s show.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Match_Game
* BBC: Test the Nation
Contains information on the national IQ test from the BBC. Register to take part online or download a scorecard to take part at home.
www.bbc.co.uk/testthenation
* Game Shows '75 [pick] [read review]
Recounts just about every game show that aired in 1975, complete with particulars about how each one was created, played, and won.
www.curtalliaume.com/gameshow.html
* Test the Nation: What's Your IQ?
Live Fox television event that allows every person in the U.S. to determine his or her IQ score. Take the test online.
www.testonfox.com
* Weakest Link (9)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Weakest_Link
* Crystal Maze, The (3)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Crystal_Maze__The
* Have I Got News For You (4)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Have_I_Got_News_For_You

* Hall of Game Show Fame
Lists game shows, hosts, announcers, models, panelists, and personalities from the 1940s to today.
www.gameshowfame.com
* High-Five Challenge
Weekly TV show featuring high school teams competing in a quiz show format for prizes and recognition.
www.high-five.com
* Mike's Game Show Site
Fan site dedicated to game shows and featuring game show related humor, jokes, articles, and pictures. Find salutes to classic game shows like To Say the Least, 50 Grand Slam, Body Language, and more.
www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/5410
* World Beer Games
Watch as teams from 16 countries vy for the title Best Beer Nation.
www.worldbeergames.org
* 1 vs. 100 (6)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/1_vs__100
* Game Show Central
www.gscentral.net
* What's My Line?
Tribute detailing the 25-year history of the panel show, including air dates, pictures, and more.
www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/4439/whatsmyline.html
* To Tell The Truth (3)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/To_Tell_The_Truth
* Double Or Nothing
Reality show that follows one risk-taker who plans the gamble of a lifetime by selling everything he or she owns to make one epic bet on a roulette wheel's red or black.
www.doubleornothing.tv
* Gran Juego de la Oca (The Great Goose Game)
meltingpot.fortunecity.com/andorra/57/oca.html
* Knightmare (2)
Find out about Knightmare, the innovative and popular, interactive, British TV game show for children most noted for its advanced use of virtual reality. Sites feature history, game overview, characters, and the different versions of the program.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Knightmare
* Singing Bee, The (6)
Check out sites about The Singing Bee, NBC's game show that challenges contestants to sing the correct lyrics of popular songs. Hosted by Joey Fatone.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Singing_Bee__The
* Unan1mous
Nine contestants are locked in a bunker and given the task of voting which one will walk away with $1.5 million cash before the time limit reduces the size of the prize. Hosted by J.D. Roth.
www.fox.com/unanimous
* Chair, The (1)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Chair__The
* Masters of Combat
Fantasy martial arts contest to win the Sword of Enlightenment.
www.mastersofcombat.com
* Treasure Hunt (3)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Treasure_Hunt
* Password (2)
Learn about Password, the American game show initially hosted by Allen Ludden through sites offering history, trivia, photos, and profile of the popular host Bert Convy.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Password
* American Experience: The Quiz Show Scandal
A look into the corruption of television quiz-shows in the 1950s, and its impact on the TV business and a naive America.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/quizshow
* Mastermind (1)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Mastermind
* Gameshow Marathon (4)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Gameshow_Marathon

* Who Wants to Be a Princess?
Critique from Grumble Magazine.
www.grumblemagazine.com/articles/martini/princess.html
* World Series of Pop Culture
VH1 show which allows one person to win $2,500 every night by answering questions about pop culture, TV, movies, and music.
www.worldofpop.com
* Smush
USA Network's word and phrase game.
www.usanetwork.com/smush
* Games of Love, The
Devoted to those TV relationship shows.
www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/2765
* FAQ - alt.tv.game-shows
www.faqs.org/faqs/by-newsgroup/alt/alt.tv.game-shows.html
* Newlywed Game, The
The show has returned to its classic format and now features veteran host Bob Eubanks.
www.spe.sony.com/tv/shows/newlywed
* Gong Show, The (4)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Gong_Show__The
* Supermarket Sweep (1)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Supermarket_Sweep
* Nick's Gameshow Courtroom
www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/8092
* Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (8)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Who_Wants_To_Be_A_Millionaire_
* Fifteen to One
Dedicated to the long-running afternoon quiz presented by William G Stewart.
www.quizplayers.com/quizplayers/fifteen_to_one
* Pyramid
Hosted by Donny Osmond.
www.sonypictures.com/tv/shows/pyramid
* NPR: The Quiz Show
NPR correspondent Peter Sagal reports on the history and significance of radio and television quiz shows.
www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/quizshow
* Win Ben Stein's Money (3)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Win_Ben_Stein_s_Money
* Australia's Wheel of Fortune
Provides photos, contestant stories, and more.
members.ozemail.com.au/~cedar95
* It's Academic
Simon Reeve hosts It's Academic, where 10 to 12 year olds compete to win prizes for themselves and their schools.
au.blogs.yahoo.com/its-academic
* Rock & Roll Jeopardy! (3)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Rock___Roll_Jeopardy_
* Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? [Malaysia]
Includes video, photos, and news.
www.geocities.com/dganum/natseven/index.html
* About.com: Game Shows
Offers several links about the genre.
classictv.about.com/cs/gameshows/index.htm?terms=game+show+hosts
* Going for Gold
Description and pictures of the long-running TV quiz hosted by Henry Kelly.
www.ukgameshows.com/atoz/programmes/g/going_for_gold/index.htm

* Blankety Blank
U.K. version of Match Game which ran from the 1970s until 2001 on BBC television and was hosted by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson, and Lily Savage.
www.qwertyuiop.co.uk/gs/atoz/programmes/b/blankety_blank
* Boys & Girls
Pits two teams of 100 contestants against each other in a weekly battle of the sexes.
www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/boys_and_girls/index.html
* Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire? (8)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Who_Wants_to_Marry_a_Multimillionaire_
* Dating Game, The
Provides info on everything about the show.
www.spe.sony.com/tv/shows/dating
* Merv Griffin's Crosswords
Official site for the crossword puzzle game show hosted by Ty Treadway features show guide, new crosswords, clues, puzzles, and information on how to be a contestant.
www.crosswords.tv
* Original Game Show Page, The
Offers brief synopsis of the important American game shows.
members.lycos.co.uk/gameshowpage
* Rich List, The
The Rich List throws strangers together to form two teams of two who compete against each other by filling in missing answers on a particular list. Find out how to be a contestant, and browse lists from the show.
au.blogs.yahoo.com/the-rich-list
* Don't Forget the Lyrics
Official site of Don't Forget the Lyrics, the Fox Channel karaoke game show hosted by Wayne Brady that challenges contestants to remember popular song lyrics for a cash prize.
www.fox.com/dontforget
* Set for Life
Official site of Set for Life, the ABC game show where contestants have the opportunity to win a monthly paycheck with a maximum payout of $4 million over 40 years. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
abc.go.com/primetime/setforlife/index
* National Bingo Night
Official site of National Bingo Night, the ABC game show in which a contestant races against the studio audience to see who can get bingo first. Hosted by Ed Sanders.
abc.go.com/primetime/nationalbingonight/index?pn=index
* WeDigTV
Provides the broadband version of popular television game shows like Countdown, Family Fortunes, Catchphrase, and Blockbusters.
www.wedigtv.com
* Power of 10
Official site of Power of 10, the CBS game show hosted by Drew Carey in which contestants compete to see who can best predict how the American public will respond to poll questions.
www.cbs.com/primetime/powerof10
* Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (5)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Are_You_Smarter_Than_a_5th_Grader_
* Hollywood Squares
Enjoy The Hollywood Squares, the American TV comedy and game show in which two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win money and prizes. Sites feature photos, host profiles, trivia, sound clips, news, and FAQs.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Game_Shows/Hollywood_Squares

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