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Can Game Shows Save TV?

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There’s no sports. Most scripted shows, including Pilots intended for the Fall, are on hold. And live events, such as awards shows and competition series like “American Idol”, are in limbo. What can television resort to during this pandemic period? The Answer: Game Shows. TV networks and channels have already taped a heaping of game […]
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We’re Off to the Bonus Round!

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Pat Sajak said something interesting on an episode of “Wheel of Fortune” last week. “Wheel”’s Bonus Round doesn’t have a name… other than just being called the Bonus Round. Vanna White thinks “Bonus Round” is a sufficient-enough name: it tells you exactly what it is, so why bother changing it? But Sajak thinks viewers at […]
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Vieira Back in the Daytime Game

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In 2002, “The View” moderator and “60 Minutes” journalist Meredith Vieira stepped into a pretty big position, becoming the host of the new daytime version of “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?” After three years in primetime, ABC decided to shift the show to syndication in mornings and afternoons. Regis Philbin didn’t want to continue […]
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6 Game Shows that Should Be Revived

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“BIG FAN” Last year, ABC aired four episodes of this Jimmy Kimmel-produced game show hosted by Andy Richter. Contestants had to answer questions about their favorite celebrities in order to win special prizes chosen by the celebs themselves. The first episode featuring Matthew McConaughey was a fun and surprisingly successful half hour with a concept […]
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