Catalog of Non-TPIR Shows

This is my official catalog of non-TPIR shows I can trade for. As I find more and watch them, I will write about them here, so stay tuned for updates! Also, those of you looking through this list are encouraged to alert me about any factual omissions or typos I have made in the list; likewise, I will encourage you to learn more about these shows by sources like Wikipedia, the Game Show Pilot Light, or maybe by trading with me for them! Maybe someday I'll have pages for each show, but that is highly unlikely any time soon at all.

In parentheses by most shows is important information: first is the source, usually GSN, OB (original broadcast), OC (original commercials), SM (studio master); next is the Video Quality/Audio Quality. 10/10 is the best, 0/0 is the worst. A number like 10/8 indicates better video than audio (uncommon), and something such as 8/10 indicates better audio than video quality. Scores below 6 indicate significant flaws in the quality.

Shows A-L:

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THE $1M CHANCE OF A LIFETIME - Lange (1987)

• George & Kim Britain v. Vince & Sarah Adams Barkow 2.2.10
• Rick & Rita v. Richard & Pat TPIR Trade 3 #3.7

THE $1.98 BEAUTY SHOW - 1978 Ep from GSN 50 Greatest Game Shows MW 1.D2.3 and somewhere else

3'S A CROWD with Jim Peck - Husbands Bob v. Art v. Guy - Aired pilot & 9/1979 premiere, with the infamous "Spaghetti" answer! from GSN 50 Greatest Game Shows Ian 2.1.16 and MW 1.D2.2

50 GRAND SLAM with Tom Kennedy

• 10/4/1976 Premiere! Sister Martha Ann v. David compete on subject "American Woman" for $200 AN 1.1.4 (OB w/OC, 9/9.5)
• 12/31/1976 Finale! Duane v. Tery compete on "General Knowledge" for $500 AN 1.1.5 (SM, 9.5/9.5)

$50,000 A MINUTE with Geoff Edwards & Meredith MacRae

• Pilot A - Shelley Smith & Charlie Siebert - Faith v. Kevin Nick 7.D2.1 (SM, 10/10)
• Pilot B - Markie Post & Ed Bigley Jr. - Claire v. Andrea Nick 7.D2.2 (SM, 10/10)

THE $64,000 CHALLENGE 1/15/1957, with Ralph Story. Mr. Frank plays for $64,000 in Geography; Billy Petersen and Larry Rivers challenge each other in Modern Art for $8,000. Barkow 2.1.2 w/OCs for Kent Cigarettes, etc.

THE $64,000 QUESTION with Hal March

• c. 1955 - Stanley starts at $2,000 on the Bible, and Joyce Brothers goes for $16,000 in Boxing AN 1.1.8 and Russ 6.5.9
• 6/1956 - First Anniversary Show! Bobbi for $32,000 in Sherlock Holmes - Capt. Richard McCutcheon (the first $64k winner) & several others come back to visit. AN 1.1.9

THE $128,000 QUESTION with Alex Trebek

• John for $8,000 in World War I; Don Benn for $16,000 in Television; Tom for $64 in Horseracing - John was brought back due to a mistake! AN 1.1.10 (OB w/OC, 7.9/8.5)
• John for $16,000 in World War I; Don Benn for $32,000 in Television; Harry for $64 in Frank Sinatra AN 1.1.11 (OB w/OC, 7.9/8.5)

THE ALL-NEW CROSSWITS with David Sparks

• 1986: Jm J Bullock, Marcia Wallace, Howard Martin, Jenny Jones Barkow 2.1.13 (OB No OC)
• 1986: Game Show Hosts Special with Tom Kennedy, Peter Tomarken, Bob Goen, Jim Peck: Contestants Rob v. Dabney AN 1.1.3 (OB No OC, 6.8/7.5)

ALL-STAR BLITZ with Peter Marshall

• 1985 - Panel: Sherlyn Walters, Ted Shackleford, Betty White, Robert Woods - Contestants Larry v. Cheryl AN 1.1.1 (OB No OC, 6-dark/8)
• 1985 - Panel: Madge Sinclair, Christopher Hewitt, Abby Dalton, Peter Scolari - Contestants Jerry v. Debbie AN 1.1.2 (OB w/OC, 7.4/8)

ALL-STAR SECRETS - 1979 with Bob Eubanks. Celebs gsBCBill Cullen, Della Reese, John Schuck, Nanette Fabray, Arte Johnson. Game: Laura v. Chris v. Deedee. With OCs Russ 5.1.5

BANK ON THE STARS - 1954, with Bill Cullen. With OCs Russ 5.1.10

BATTLESTARS

• 12/25/1981 ep with Richard Simmons as guest! Russ v. Bonus Russ 3.3.9 (8.9/9) OB w/OCs
• "New" Battlestars - Scott v. Deborah Russ 3.3.10 (6/7) OB, No OCs

BEAT THE CLOCK - at least 5 eps

CBS 1950-1961, with Bud Collyer
• 12/27/1952 - Creepy shots of laughing people at the open! Nick 5.D1.2
• Summer 1954 - Starts with Mr. & Mrs. I.H. Hale of Dallas. First stunt: bounce a ball while stepping into subsequent boxes. Bonus is at $2,800! As Seen On.5
• July 1954 - 500 members of the Lions' Club are present in the studio audience! First contestants Mr. & Mrs. Peters of Garland, TX 3 Jokers.11 (9/9)
• Summer 1954 - The Jacksons start with the $200 clock, sweeping crumpled paper into a box while keeping a balloon in the air. The "Two Toupees in the Hat" jackpot is at $3,100 this week! BB/P+ Premiere.1
• The very next week: Bud demonstrates that the "Two Toupees" stunt CAN be done, and right after that, after 32 weeks, a contestant FINALLY DID IT for $3,200! Starts with Mr. & Mrs. John Hodges of Manhattan. TJW/Inside Edition.1 (9.9/9.5)
• 2 weeks later: With America's #2 Clockwatcher, Bob Kennedy! First stunt: throwing cups into a pail to knock it over Michael Larson.5
• 1956 - Starts with Mr. & Mrs. Wright "First $100k Win" Ep 7
• 9/14/1956 - Last show sponsored by the makers of Fresh Deodorant Nick 5.D1.3
  1971, with Jack Narz
• Guest star: Helen O'Connell. Couples: Niles & Louise, John & Linda Russ 6.1.3
  1979, with Monty Hall
• 1979 - Another Christmas ep with Patti Deutsch, Johnny Brown, Joyce Bulifant, Ronnie Schell. Jack Narz appears at the end Russ 6.5.12 (8.5/6-low)

THE BETTER SEX - 1977 with Bill Anderson & Sarah Purcell. Men's team "Mean Machine" (with a VERY GOOD player George) starts by playing against 30 females in the audience. Russ 3.3.11

THE BIG SHOWDOWN - Recorded 3-14-75 - Only existing episode! Andy** v. Diane v. Mike* - Jim falls down the steps at the intro! Barkow 2.1.3

THE BIG SPIN - With Pat Finn Derrick 1.D4.4

THE BIG SURPRISE - 1st player: Margot Russ 5.2.10 With OCs

BLACKOUT Charlie Siebert & Markie Post - Lisa v. Jan Ian 1.1.12 (8.8 - tracking/8)

BLANK CHECK - 1975 - Maggie Brown wrote a check for $5,324 on the last program (SM, no OCs) Russ 4.13

BLIND DATE - 1950, with Arlene Francis. Father's Day episode. First game: Alice selects herself a date from 2 possible bachelors. Russ 5.1.9

BLOCKBUSTERS

with Bill Cullen, 1980-1982
• 10/27/1980 - Premiere! Joanne v. Joe & Tom BB/P+ Premiere.6
• 10/28/1980 - Nancy v. Joe & Tom BB/P+ Premiere.8
• 10/30/1980 - Geri v. Tom & Joe BB/P+ Premiere.10
• 10/31/1980 - Bill v. Joe & Tom BB/P+ Premiere.12
• 12/22/1980 - Donna v. Kathy & John - Features a MAJOR judging mistake that affects the game! Russ 6.3.7
• 1/7/1981 - Leland v. Linnea and Kari - Leland's 3rd day on Blockbusters!
• 1/8/1981 - Leland at Gold Run - comes in with $8,400
• 1/9/1981 - Leland at Gold Run - comes in with $14,400
• 1/13/1981 - Leland v. Carla & Sandy - Two very tough games played on this ep! Bb D1.1
• 1/14/1981 - Leland v. Sandy & Carla - This time, Leland finally emerges victorious! Bb D1.2
• 1/15/1981 - Leland v. Jack & Marilyn Bb D1.3-4
• 1/19/1981 - Leland at Gold Run - Leland retires (the first time) Bb D1.5
• 1/21/1981 - Kandi v. Agnes & Freda Bb D1.6
• 1/22/1981 - Kandi at Gold Run Bb D1.7
• 1/23/1981 - Kandi v. Betty & Mary Bb D2.1
• 1/26/1981 - Kandi v. Joe & Ed Bb D2.2
• 1/27/1981 - Kandi v. Joyce & Gary Bb D2.3
• 1/28/1981 - Kandi v. Nick & Rob Bb D2.3
• 1981 - Harry v. Bill & Eve - A family pair of caricature artists sketch Bill! CC 3.10 (GSn, 8.9/9)
• 1981 - Bob v. Lisa & Wanda - Bill misses a producer's cue! CC 3.11 (GSn, 8.9/5-low)
• 1981 - Barbara v. Betty & Shay - The letter 'X' makes its debut on the board, and it does *not* go well CC 3.12 (GSn, 8.9/6-low)
• 1982 - Leland Yung "GSSN"
  • Leland v. Sylvia and Pat - Leland Yung is brought back for his 11th game
  • Leland v. Val and Kim
  • Leland v. Gary and Otton
  • Leland v. Jodi and Lillian
  • Leland v. Foster and Sandra
  • Leland at Gold Run
  • Leland v. Dave and Vicki
  • Leland v. Bob and Tom. Leland retires again with $106,600!
• 1982 - John v. Wendy & J.D. - John Hatten almost LOSES the Gold Run due to an error! Russ 6.3.8
• 1982 - John v. Susan & Janet - Great tiebreaker round, from John Hatten's second run on the show MT 1.1.3
• 4/1982 - John v. Stephanie & Mark: John Hatten wins $120,000! Barkow 2.1.6
• 4/23/1982 - Finale! Marge v. Nina and Kim, with parting shots of would-be contestants and Bill reads the final stats! Ian 1.1.3 (8.5/7.5)
  with Bill Rafferty (1987)
• Joanie v. Melinda P+, Etc. Ep 5
• 1987 - Deirdre v. Mayi Russ 5.2.8 OB w/OCs
  If you get this, consider getting Sale of the Century Russ 5.2.7 from the very same broadcast day, preceding this show on NBC!

BODY LANGUAGE

CBS 1984-1986, with Tom Kennedy
• TPIR 12/3/07.2
• From Teen Week: Dana Hill & Todd Bridges - Brian v. Patricia TPIR 12/10/07.2

BREAK THE BANK

with Tom Kennedy
• 1976 - Marlie v. Ralph (Premiere Episode?): Celebs Lynda Carter, Jo Ann Pflug, Jan Murray, Liz Torres, Dick Gautier, Alice Ghostly, Marjoe Gortner, Abe Vigoda, Robert Hegyes Barkow 2.1.4 with Jack Barry
• 1976 - Celebs: Nipsey Russell, Shelley Winters, Pearl Bailey, Orson Bean, Jan Murray, Vicki Lawrence, Anne Meara, Bob Barker, Jimmy Walker: Game - Kay v. Duane Russ 4.10

Break The Bank - Rayburn (1985) - Michael & Lori v. Tim & Becky TPIR Trade 3.2.12

Break The Bank - Farago (1986) - Chris & Chuck v. Chris & Kathie Barkow 2.1.5 (rough audio)

THE BUCK STOPS HERE - Jim Peck - Unsold pilot! Lisa* & Matt* (Computer programmers) v. Sarah & Jerry (Detectives): $15,000 Bonus Win Barkow 2.1.12

BULLSEYE

• The $1 MILLION Pilot CC 1.1.1
• 1980 - Helen v. Donald - First car win of the series! Seneca 1.2.1
• 1980? - Chuck v. Jill - Both players have large rooting sections in their hometowns! People's Choice.2.3
• 1980 - Leon v. Stephe (interesting spelling!) - 10-spin bonus win! Russ 2.1.8
• 1981 - Judy v. the Lightning - The final ep with civilian contestants! Russ 2.1.9 (8/8)
• Celebrity 1981 - Rita Morano v. Diane Ladd Russ 2.1.10
• Celebrity 1981 - Donna v. Rosey - Saturday Night Fever v. A Composer Seneca 1.2.4
• Celebrity 1981 - Fred v. the Lightning - "Sly" v. the "Fly" Seneca 1.2.5
• Celebrity 1982 - Ernest Borgnine v. Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee Seneca 1.2.2
• Celebrity 1982 - Loanne Bishop v. Ken Kercheval - Port Charles v. Texas Seneca 1.2.3

BUMPER STUMPERS

• Premiere! Scott & Kate v. Peter & Steve Nick 5.T1.3 (8/8)
• Sean & Sarah v. Alberto & Angelo Nick 5.T1.8 (7/8)

CAESAR'S CHALLENGE

• 1992 Pilot! Laurel v. Scott v. Leanna Nick 7.D4.1 (6.9-7/6.9)
• Babette v. Mike v. Heather "The topic is Balls!" Ian 1.1.13 (8 - tracking/8)
• Babette v. Gordon v. Ashley Ian 1.1.17 (8.8/8.5)
• David v. Betsy v. J.D. - Betsy is a Sex Ed teacher! Ian 2.1.1 (8.8/8.5)
• Mike v. Janice v. Doug Nick 7.D3.2 (7.9/8)

CARD SHARKS

NBC 1978-1981, with Jim Perry
• 3/17/1978 Pilot #1 - Jack v. Pam - Jack Campion busts Nick 3.D1.1 (6/7)
• 3/17/1978 Pilot #2 - Judith v. Johnny - $28,800 Money Cards win! Nick 3.D1.2 (6/7)
• 4/24/1978 - Premiere! Susan v. Mark Barkow 2.1.8

• 10/24/1978 - Mike v. Sherri Ian 2.1.12 (GSN, 9/8)
• 10/31/1978 - Boston v. Diana - Norma Brown's 1st Ep (with her big win!) Nick 3.D.4.4 and GSn Specials.C.2 (50 Greatest) and Barkow 1.3
• 11/1/1978 - Norma Brown's 2nd Ep Nick 3.D5.4
• 11/10/1978 - Joy v. Laurie - Jim's birthday is noted! Nick 5.D2.6
• 6/6/1979 - Chelle v. Bill - Jim's microphone dies! "Match Game '64 Tape" Ep 2 (for real?) and Nick 4.D2.3
• 6/7/1979 - Peggy at Money Cards - Jim gets a new microphone Nick 4.2.4
• 1980 - Pat v. Lincoln - Pat: "All my dates have been dry prunes" CS, TPIR.4
• 19?? - Carol at Money Cards - Carol had a bad time in Yugoslavia! People's Choice D1.2
• 10/23/1981 - Series Finale! Michelle v. Denise - Great close, with parting shots of all the cast & crew during the credits! Ian 2.1.17
• 19?? - Kathy v. Lynne - Terrific show MT 1.6.1
• 19?? - Sheila v. Maxine - Another great show, even involving a question about Jim Perry! MT 1.6.2
  Bill Rafferty
• Pierce v. Thelma - Pierce is a student from Ireland! P+, Etc. Ep 2
  Bob Eubanks
• 1/6/1986 - Premiere! Darryl v. Mitch CS80s/SP Premiere.2 (10/10, missing very opening)
• 1/7/1986 - Darryl v. Estelle CS80s/SP Premiere.8
• 1/8/1986 - Darryl v. Tony - Darryl mentions she's due to give birth in less than a week! CS80s/SP Premiere.11
• 1986 - Jim v. Christine Random Stuff 2.2
• 1989 Finale! Ray v. Pam (~8/8) OB No OCs - Pam has a "boyfriend named Peck, as in Peckerhead!" Ian 1.3.9

CELEBRITY BOWLING - 1970s, with Jed Allen. Celebs Tom Kennedy, Richard Deacon, Ed Ames, McLean Stevenson. With OCs Russ 5.1.6

CELEBRITY SWEEPSTAKES with Jim McKrell. Finale from 1976! Dave v. Hilary CC 2.4 (SM, 9.5/9)

CHAIN REACTION

• 1980 - Premiere episode! Celebs JBJoyce Bulifant, Patty Duke-Astin, Fred Grandy, and Nipsey Russell. Begins with Candace vs. Pat. Nick 5.1.11 (8/8, OB w/OCs)
• 2/1980 - w/Shelley Smith, Robert Mandel, Peggy Cass, Fred Brandy - Eric v. Pamela Nick 6.D1.2 (9/8)
• 3/1980 - BWBetty White, Anita Gillette, Allen Ludden, Brian Patrick Clark (5-7, tracking/8) Nick 6.D5.2
• 5/2/1980 - BWBetty White, Susan Richardson, Darryl Anderson, Jay Johnson - Contestants Erin v. Arlene (9/9) Nick 6.D1.1
• BWBetty White, ?, JBJoyce Bulifant, ? - Sarah v. Arte - Finale! Funny puzzle at the end! Ian 1.1.2 (OB, 5.5/7), and Russ 3.3.12 (OB, 7/7)
• 9/29/1986 - Nona & Chuck v. Laurie & Max (7/7) Nick 6.D5.1

THE CHALLENGERS with Dick Clark - 4/1/1991 - Mike v. Kurt v. Meredith Ian 1.2.8

CHILD'S PLAY with Bill Cullen, 1982

• Pam v. Kim Chicago 1.1 (10/10)
• Dawn v. Trudi Ian 1.1.4 (7/7.5)

CHOOSE UP SIDES - 1956 with Gene Rayburn. 1st game: Mario v. Milton - A light-hearted kid's stunt show! With OCs Russ 5.1.4

CLASSIC CONCENTRATION

• 5/4/1987 - Premiere! Diana v. David; very interesting start to the game! CC 1.2.5 (6/7)
• 1987 - 8th ep. Jason v. Renee; Jason solves the puzzle with just 5 spaces revealed Russ 5.2.4 (4.9/8)
• 1987 - Clyde v. Paula; Car Win! Russ 5.2.3 (7/8) with *Rare* ticket plug
• 5/25/1987 - Monica v. Barry; Car Win! Ian 2.1.2 (7.5/7)
• 1987 - Glenn v. Sandra; Glenn has his dog Merlin with him! Ian 2.1.3 (OB No OC, 8.5/8)
• 1987 - Jason v. Susan - Car Win! MT 1.1.2
• 1990 - Wendy v. Sean - Wendy is a greedy one! MT 1.1.1
• 1991 - Joy v. Mark - Car Win! Ian 2.1.4 (6/8)
• 1991 - Joy (different one) v. Dave - 1,000th Show! Ian 2.1.5 (9/8-low)
• 19?? - Larry v. Gabe - Alex comes out wearing a sombrero! Richie T1.10 5/5 (low) w/some OCs
• 1991 - Bob v. Amy - Unmentioned Series Finale! Alex behaves strangely; hilarious watch! Ian 2.1.6 (8.8/8)

COLLEGE MAD HOUSE - 1990 OB (9/9) Kevin, Jennifer, Jim, Wendy (Washington Huskies) v. Todd, Carolyn, Bard, Sherry (Oregon Ducks) Nick 5.D4.4

CONCENTRATION

with Hugh Downs
• 1963 - Challenge Of Champions! Ralph Franka v. Arthur Levine Russ 2.3.3 (6/8)
  with Jack Narz
• 1978 - Linda Brown v. Randy Christie - Splendido! is used as bonus prize cue! (7/8) OB No OCs Ian 1.1.16

THE DATING GAME

• 196? - H.R. Puf'n'stuf appears on the show!
• 19?? - Andy Kaufman from Taxi (using an alias) is a bachelor (50 Greatest) GSn Specials.B.7

DECISIONS, DECISIONS - Unsold pilot with Bill Cullen. Joyce Bulifant & David Letterman - Madeline v. Mike CC 3.2 (SM, 7-8/8)

DIAMOND HEAD GAME with Bob Eubanks. Corelee v. Doreen Russ 5.3.3

DO YOU TRUST YOUR WIFE? with Johnny Carson. Contestants Mr & Mrs. Kishner - ABC SM w/OCs Russ 4.9

DOCTOR I.Q. With assts. Sue England & Carol Byron. 1st contestant: Maryanne from Honolulu! With OCs for KABC-TV in LA TMS 1.1.1

DON ADAMS' SCREEN TEST. 5/16/75 (5.9/7) - Judges: Howard Cox, producer; Rona Barrett, critic; George Marshall, director. First Contestant: Sheila. Hour-long pilot Russ 5.3.1

DOTTO from 1958 - Anne-Marie Wynn is a contestant. Ladies and gentlemen, here come the Great Quiz Show Scandals! With OCs Russ 5.1.2

DOUBLE DARE with Alex Trebek (15 eps)

• 12/13/1976 - Premiere ep! Chicago 2.6
• 1976 - Joel v. Garry Ian 1.3.1 (8.9/8.9)
• 1976 - Friday ep of 1st week! Gail v. Joel Ian 1.3.2 (9/9)
• Mon of Christmas Week '76 - Randy v. Joel Ian 1.3.3 (9/9)
• Joel v. Spoilers Ian 1.3.4 (9/9)
• #0013 VTR 12/16/76 - Tony v. Alan Ian 1.3.5 (8.7/8, SM), or TPIR 12/3/07.1 (10/10, GSn)
• (Next episode) End of 1976 - Kathy v. Alan Ian 1.3.6 (8/7.5), or TPIR 12/10/07.1 (10/10, GSn), or AN 1.1.13 (GSN, 4.9/7.5)
• Michael v. Spoilers Ian 1.3.7 (8.5/8.9)
• Ilene v. Andy - The ladies love Andy! Ian 1.3.8 (9/8)
• 1976 - Eileen v. Ron (OB no OC) - not great video, but great audio! Suspenseful bonus round! Russ 4.11
• 1976 - Joe v. Alan - Last show of 1976! BB D2.5 or AN 1.1.14 (GSN, 5.5/8)
• 1977 - Ed v. Alan - First show of 1977! The epitome of suspense! Ed puts up quite a fight against Alan in this show; see who emerges victorious! DD D1.1
• 1977 (next show) - Judy v. Alan - Alan retires with $20,500! DD D1.2
• Rec. 1/1977 - Lorrie v. the Spoilers - Victory against the Spoilers twice today! AN 1.1.12 (GSN, 8.9/8.9)
• Rec. 1/1977 - Bill v. Cork - Alex doesn't want to talk to the film critic at first; later we find out just what films he watches! AN 1.2.7 (GSN, 8.7/8.7)
• 1/1977 - Sassy v. Ray - Ray is the "O.J. Simpson of Double Dare!" Some annoying v-hold problems MT 1.6.3

DOUBLE TALK 8/18/1986, with Henry Polic II. Premiere! - Betty White & Stuart Daemon - Babs v. Alice. Nick 7.D3.3 (GSN, 8/8)

EVERYTHING'S RELATIVE - Unsold Pilot with Jim Peck

• Pilot A Russ 7.D20.1 (0:00) (8/8)
• Pilot B Russ 7.D20.1 (22:37) (8/8)

EYE GUESS With Bill Cullen. Mildred plays the Bonus. Bill presents the Eye Guess home game & it's really Password! An interesting memory game CC 3.13 (GSN, 8/6-low, buzz)

FACE THE MUSIC with Ron Ely

• 1980 - Tommy (champ) - Gary* v. Karyn v. Larry: $10,000 Win! Karyn steals a birthday kiss from Ron; it's not her birthday but "it's someone's birthday somewhere!" Mystery face Reggie Jackson Tim 6.D5.1
• 1980 (next day) - Gary (champ) - Dean v. Roxana v. *Bill: Johnny Carson is the mystery face Tim 6.D5.2
• 1980 - Bill (champ) - Jim v. Dale v. Mark: Bills 9-day winnings total $44,000; one more win & he gets an RV! Dale (a lady) flirts with Ron! Monty Hall is the mystery face Tim 7.D1.1
• 1980 - Mike (champ) - John v. Sherry v. Michael: "Face the Music" is the answer to the last Round 2 puzzle! George Hamilton is the mystery face Ian 2.1.13

FAMILY FEUD

ABC/Syn, 1976-1985 with RICHARD DAWSON
• 1976 - Pilot! Speir v. Madvig Nick 3.D3.4
• 8/5/1976 - Baedeker v. Silvers - Hilarious Fast Money round! When do you get up? Morning!... go to bed? Night! What's in tea? A teabag! GSn Specials.A.4
• 1977 (SYN) - MacFarland v. Gunther - "Hexagon" given for type of nut! If you see why, you might have said that too! Downs D1.2 (GSN, 9/9)
• 1977 (SYN) - Jensen v. Ayers - "February" is a 31-day month! Downs D1.3 (GSN, 9/9)
• Finale of Hatfield v. McCoy series $10k Pyramid GSSN.1
• 1980 - Featuring the big-winning Dodge family GSn Specials.A.5
• 1983 - T/W/Th/F episodes from the "Battle of the TV Hosts" celebrity week EP 1.1.9-12
• 1983 - Thomas v. Robbins CS80s/SP Premiere.3
• 1983 - Hamilton v. Lawhon - Richard deals with a cute kid at the open! Downs D1.1 (GSN, 8.5/8.5)
• 1985 - Series Finale! Murphy v. Mackin - Richard gets tearful at the open from a Standing O! Some very touching comments made after the show are on tape! Russ 5.2.9 (SM, 6/8), and Nick 7.D1.3 (GSN, 10/10)
  CBS, 1988-1994 with RAY COMBS
• 7/4/1988 - Drozdowski v. Holtrust - Combs' Series Premiere! MT 1.10.1
• 1988 - Robinson v. Geren CS80s/SP Premiere.4
• 1988 - Geren v. McCutcheon CS80s/SP Premiere.12 (missing segment with end credits)
• 10/14/1988 - Geren v. Bruno - GSN shows electronic slate! Random Stuff 2.3
• 1991 - Taylor v. Davies Nick 5.D3.5
• 11/1991 - TPIR v. Y&R ep with Bob, Janice, Rod, Dian, & Kathleen
• 11/1991 - TPIR v. Y&R ep with Bob, Janice, Rod, Holly, & Kathleen
• 1993 - Another TPIR v. Y&R
• 1994 (taped 11/1993) - Yet another TPIR v. Y&R matchup, with a HILARIOUS opening--fights in bed and everything! Kav 2.7
  1994-1995 with RICHARD DAWSON (Hour-long)
• 9/1994 (rough video) Nick 3.D1.3
• 10/31/1994 - Halloween show! Nick 3.D4.3

FAMILY GAME 1967, with Bob Barker - Welton v. Hart v. Guess families Russ 3.3.13 With OCs

FAST DRAW with Johnny Gilbert - Old, rare, color show from the late 60s! Anita Gilette & Robert Alda: Marilyn v. Carl CC 2.3 (SM, 8/9)

FUN HOUSE

• 2/6/1988 - Pilot episode! Jamie & Daniel v. Rachel & Douglas Nick 5.T1.2 (4.9/6)
• 11/1988 - Heather & Kurt v. Evelyn & Andy Nick 6.D5.5
• 1989 - Monie/Wesley v. Lauren/Jared Nick 5.D1.5 / Last seg on Nick 5.D2.1
• 1989 OB - Jill & Steve v. Fernando & Erika Nick 5.D4.1 (8.9/9)
• 1989 - Erica & Brian v. Linee & Alan Nick 6.D4.1 (7.9/6 - low)
• 1989 - Alexis & Anthony v. Tiefa & Michael Nick 6.D3.1 (7.9/6 - low)
• 1989 - Stephanie & Michael v. Jackie & Daniel Nick 5.D4.3 (8/9)
• Fox's Fun House 9/10/1990 - Premiere! Stacey & Jesse v. Jessica & Chris Nick 5.D4.2 (8.5/9)

GAMBIT - Wink Martindale - Livingston's v. Ferraro's Barkow 2.1.9

THE GAME GAME with Jim McKrell - Ep #31. Carrie v. celebs Doug McClure, Jessica Walters, and Burt Reynolds CC 2.5 (SM, 9/9)

GET THE MESSAGE - 12/25/1964: Christmas Day Series Finale GSn Specials.A.1

GO

• 10/3/1983 Premiere! Celeb Captains Elaine Joyce v. Richard Kline Nick 5.T1.9 (8/8)
• 10/1983 - Celebs Shelley Smith & Brian Mitchell - Tom, David, David, Sheila v. Sophie, Marilyn, Brad, Gayle Nick 6.D2.5 (8.3/9)
• 10/1983 - Celebs Betty White & Fred Grandy - Lisa, John, Diane, Bill v. Sheila, Sue, Jim, Lenore Nick 6.D5.3 (8/8)
• 11/22/1983 - Celebs Michael J. Fox v. Bonnie Ursted - Julie, Robert, Valerie, Dave v. John, Carol, Shane, Kathy Nick 6.D1.4-5
• Casts of Another World v. Days of Our Lives - Friday episode Nick 5.T1.7 (7.9/8)
• 1/4/1984 - Celebs Betty White v. Robert Mandan - Allison, Michelle, Harvey, Edna v. Tom, Wes, Erica, Carol Nick 6.D2.4
• 1/12/1984 - Celebs Vicki Lawrence & Barry Gordon - Ron, Daphne, Jim, Peter v. Trisha, Shirley, Donna, Thom Nick 6.3.2 (8/8)
• 1/19/1984 - Celebs Didi Conn v. Charlie Siebert - Judy, Matthew, Patrick, and Kelly v. Janet, Cindy, Roseann, and Steve Nick 6.D5.4 (6.9/7)
• Finale! Celebs Didi Conn v. Charlie Siebert Nick 5.T1.10

GOING GOING GONE 1959, with Richard Llewellyn. Russ 7.D20.1 (45:26) (SM, 9/9)

THE GONG SHOW - Steve Martin is a judge, and some very raucous acts! (50 Greatest) GSn Specials.B.5

HE SAID, SHE SAID with Joe Garagiola - with Jackie Davidson, Sally Field, Nanette Fabray, Joyce Ray, and their husbands MW 1.D3.1 (9.9/10)

HIGH ROLLERS

with Alex Trebek
• 1978 - Daphne v. Gene - Big Win in the main game; even bigger in the bonus! Very exciting show! Ian 2.1.7 (8.4/8)
• 1979 - Candace v. Pearl AN 1.1.15 (OB w/OC, 8.7/7-low)
• 1979 - Randy v. Alan AN 1.1.16 and Russ 6.3.10 (both OB w/OC, 8.9/8.5)
• 12/31/1979 - Jane v. Donna - Alex & the cast are all dressed up for a New Year's party! Ian 2.1.8 (8.8/6-low)
• 2/1980 - Tessa v. Stephen Russ 2.3.1 (7.9/7) OB w/OCs
• 1980 - Tom v. John - $28,216 win in Game 1! Oh, and a car win too! Russ 6.3.12 (OB w/OCs, 9/8.5)
• 3/19/1980 - Maryanne v. Cheryl MW 1.D1.3 (8.7/9) OB w/OCs & NBC News Update! or AN 1.1.17 (OB w/OCs, 8.5/9.5)
• 6/20/1980 - Richard v. Betty - Series finale, and again Alex has all sorts of strange things to say! Ian 2.1.9 (8.5>7.5/7.9) and MT 1.13.1 (much worse) Both OB w/OCs!
  with Wink Martindale
• 1987 - Cheryl v. Richard TMS 1.1.13 (5.9/8)
• 1987 - Cheryl v. "Big Numbers" - Unbelievable episode! MT 1.11.1 (8.8/8)

HIGH-LOW 1957 with Jack Barry. Guests Burl Ives, Arlene dahl, John Van Doren. 1st game: Terry Curtis Russ 6.3.9 (With OCs)

HIT MAN 1983, with Peter Tomarken

• Original Broadcast w/OCs - Diana v. Marlin v. Carol Russ 4.12
• Ray v. Marianne v. Mel Ian 1.2.11 (6.7/7)
• Patricia v. Fred v. Patty Ian 1.2.12 (7/7)
• Maureen v. Randy* West??? v. Janet. The Finale! With OCs Barkow 2.1.11

THE HONEYMOON GAME with Jim McKrell - Hour-long pilot created by Jack Barry on 10/3/1970, mostly reusing the failed 1960s TJW format. The show made it to limited syndication in 1971. MB D1.1 (8.9/9)

HOT POTATO (11 eps)

• 1/23/1984 Premiere - Donna, Barbara, Diane (Moms To Be) v. Bonnie, Ed, Steve (Teachers) Nick 5.D3.2 (8/8), or Russ 7.D3.1 (OB w/OCs)
• 1984 - Mailroom Clerks (Mel, Cindi, Keith) v. Process Servers (Paul, Brian, David) - Name 7 of our 10 network Game Show Hosts; and this is back when it was easy to do! Seneca 1.1.17
• 1984 - Penny, Jack, Diane (Flight Attendants) v. Bonus Round for $5,000 3 Jokers.5 (9/9.9)
• 1984 - Bernie, James, Larry (Magicians) v. Jusy, Kathy, Chrys (411 Operators) Nick 5.D3.2 (9/9)
• 1984 - Jeanie, Margie, Dawn (Bartenders) v. Glen, "Tim 1", "Tim 2" (Bee Keepers) Nick 5.D3.2 (8.5/9)
• 1984 - Pam, Mike, Allison - Accountants v. Chris, Rocky, Rick - Pro Surfers Nick 6.D3.3
• 1984 - Waitresses Lisa, Nancy, Sharon v. Bonus Round for $20,000! Nick 6.D3.4
• 1984 - Claudia, Wendy, Elaine (Moms of Twins) v. Alysen, Ron, Arlene (Telegram Singers) Nick 6.D4.2
• 1984 - Debbie, Pam, Anna (Cashiers) v. Robbie, Mimi, Jennie (Softball Managers) Nick 6.D4.3
• 1984 - Mike, Bill, Art (Coast Guard) v. Gail, Brenda, Jamie (Interior designers) Nick 6.D4.4
• 1984 - Pam, Mike, Alison (Accountants) v. Karen v. Jet v. Paula (Car Saleswomen) People's Choice D1.6
• 1984 - Carrie v. Rod - Finale w/Arte Johnson, Anson Williams, Jan Murray, Lanie Kazan Russ 7.D3.2 (OB w/OCs)
• Several more episodes...

HOT STREAK with Bruce Forsyth - Pilot #3, VTR 10/19/1984. Team captains Lance v. Wanda Nick 7.D2.4 (SM, 10/10)

HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION 1977. Panel: Abe Vigoda, Pat Carroll, Nipsey Russell, Meredith Macrae, Milton Berle, Zsa Zsa Gabor. Game: Jean v. Jim Russ 6.3.4

HOLLYWOOD SQUARES

1966-1981, with Peter Marshall
• An ep from 1972? Right after 1975 TPIR
• 1972 (50 Greatest) GSn Specials.B.6
• #457 VTR 4/17/1978 - Carol v. Joseph - Another party episode w/Mel Brooks, Sandy Duncan, Steve Landesberg, Valerie Bertenelli, Paul Lynde, etc. Russ 7.D3.2 (SM w/slate)
• 1980 - Finale! Derrick 1.?.?
  1986-1987, with John Davidson
• 1985 - Pilot Epiosde, with TREMENDOUS star power including a rare game show appearance by Johnny Carson! MB 1.2 (8.5/8)
• 1987 - Lisa v. Bill - Greg didn't play the game because he got sick backstage! Center square is Sarah Purcell. TMS 1.1.7
• 1987 - Patricia Sajak and Van A. White are contestants, and they play the "Wheel of 4 Tune!" TMS 1.1.11 (6-tracking/7)
• 1987 - Sue v. George - Ray Combs, Dian Parkinson, and Janice Pennington are among the squares! Ian 2.2.12 (8/5-low)
• 1987 - Pamela v. Mark - Alf is the center square, and Justin Wilson has an extra-large square on the bottom! Ian 2.2.13 (8/5-low)

HOLLYWOOD'S TALKING with Geoff Edwards - 3/18/1973 Premiere! Guests Mary Tyler Moore, Ross Martin, Pearl Bailey, Milton Berle, Sally Struthers, Rich Little, Lloyd Hayes, John Forsythe, Fess Parker, Judy Carne, Jo Anne Worley, Doc Severinson, Joyce Anker, Dean Jones, Sebastian Cabot, and David Jansen: contestants Donna v. Appolos v. Gail AN 1.1.6 (SM, 7.9/8.5 - rough in spots)

IT TAKES TWO 1997, with Dick Clark. Robert/Charles vs Terry/Misty vs Jason/Shari - Janice Pennington and Rod Roddy are among the guests! Russ 6.5.11

IT'S ACADEMIC 1969, with Mac McGarry, from Washington, D.C. Walter Johnson/Einstein/W.T. Woodson Russ 6.5.1 SM, B&W

IT'S NEWS TO ME with John Charles Daly. Panel: Quentin Reynolds, Martha Scott, Mel Allen, Anna Lee. 1st player: Dick Deers Chicago 2.4

IT'S YOUR BET

• 1969 - Tom Kennedy fills in for Hal March. Lyle Waggoner + Sharon Waggoner v. Imogene Coca + King Donovan. Russ 5.1.7 (SM, 9/9)
• 1970 - with Hal March. Michael & Patricia Callen v. Jan & Toni Murray - Jan gets nasty about the wives! Russ 6.2.8 (SM, 9/9)

I'VE GOT A SECRET

with Steve Allen (1972)
• Celebs: Pat Carroll, Arte Johnson, Anita Gillette, Richard Dawson: Hilarious show, including Bob Barker as guest! Barkow 2.1.7
• Celebs: Anita Gillette, Bert Convy, Jane Meadows, Richard Dawson: The voice of Charlie Brown and Snoopy are contestants; guest star Cliff Robertson MW 1.D1.4 (GSn, 9.9/10)
  With Bill Cullen, 1975-1976
• 1975 Pilot! Celebs: Elaine Joyce, Richard Dawson, Pat Collins, Henry Morgan - The first six contestants all have grandmothers learning belly dancing & they demonstrate it! Also Edgar Mitchell who walked on the Moon (Apollo 14), and Rodney Dangerfield found a band member who plays his hands! Absolutely Hilarious! CC 3.6 (8.7/8.7)

JACKPOT

NBC 1974-1975, with Geoff Edwards
• Aired 1/3/1975 - Anne starts out as the "Expert" (i.e. she's Queen of the Hill). Features a $38,750 Super Jackpot win! Russ 6.1.8 (SM, 9/8.5)
  1984 Unsold Pilot, with Nipsey Russell
• Begins with Laura as Queen of the Hill. Nipsey shares a lot of his wisdom at the beginning! Nick 7.D3.5 (SM, 6.9/7)
  Canada/USA 1985-1988, with Mike Darrow
• 1987 - Wayne is King of the Hill, and Jackpot starts at $1395 Nick 7.D4.2 (OB w/OCs, 8.5/8.5)
  SYN 1989-1990, with Geoff Edwards
• 1989 - Diane is Queen of the Hill, and Jackpot starts at $2120 People's Choice D2.2

JEOPARDY!

NBC, 1964-1975 with ART FLEMING
• 2000th NBC ep from 1972, with a special appearance by the 2,000 Year Old Man (Mel Brooks)! Russ 6.5.6 (SM, Great Quality 9.2/10!) or TPIR ? of 2.?
• 1974 - Kim v. Kent v. Karen - Two players end in a tie! Russ 6.5.5 (9.7/10)
• 1975 NBC daytime finale Barkow 1.1.4
  NBC, 1978-1979 with ART FLEMING
• 10/2/1978 - Emily v. Richard v. Jim - Series premiere of the 2nd incarnation of Jeopardy! Imad 2.3.3 (OB w/some OCs, 7.9/8)
• 3/2/1979 - Charlie v. Susan v. Doug - Series finale of the 2nd incarnation of Jeopardy!, and Art Fleming's finale as a game show host Imad 1.5.3 (9.9/10)
  SYNDICATED, 1984- with ALEX TREBEK
• 1980s Pilot Ep #1 CC 1.1.5
• 1980s Pilot Ep #2 CC 1.1.6
• 9/10/1984 - Premiere! Greg v. Lois v. Frank GS D3.3
• 9/11/1984 - Greg v. Lynn v. Paul - 2nd ep of J!; a STUMPER Final J! wipes out EVERYONE 0-0-0! Russ 3.1.1
• 1984 - Leslie v. Dan v. Nicholas - Dan knows a lot about the Bible! Only 2 make it to FJ (with OCs!) Russ 3.1.2
• 11/26/1984 - Richard v. Leland v. Sarah Russ 5.3.4 OB w/OCs
• 11/27/1984 - Richard v. Elaine v. Mark Russ 5.3.5 OB w/OCs
• 11/28/1984 - Mark v. Alice v. Don Russ 5.3.6 OB w/OCs
• 11/29/1984 - Mark v. Tom v. Nancy Russ 5.3.7 OB w/OCs
• 12/4/1984 - Dan v. Mary v. Richard Ian 3.D1.1
• 10/3/1985 - Chuck Forrest v. Claudia v. Rene - Chuck has been averaging $15,000/day! Ian 3.D1.2 (6/8)
• 10/4/1985 - Chuck Forrest becomes a 5-time Champ w/$72,800, a new record Russ 2.1.11 (6/8)
• 11/20/1985 - Ron v. Paul v. Jerry - 3rd & last semifinal match of the first ToC! Exciting win for the musician, who cleans up during the show, and demolishes everyone in Final Jeopardy with Grammys! Ian 2.2.1 and Ian 3.D1.3 (GSN, 9/9)
• 1985 - Sister Carol v. Rocky Schmidt v. Carolyn - Rocky would go on to become a producer on J! See how well he does as a contestant! Ian 2.2.7 (OB w/OCs, 5.9/9 when it's there)
• 1986 - David v. Barbara v. JC Ian 2.2.4 (GSN, 9/9)
• 4/22/1986 - Randy Amasia's 1st episode. SM Taped 3/11/86 Nick Trade 5.D2.5
• 1986 - Randy v. Pam v. Lois - Randy Amasia's 2nd ep Russ 3.1.3 (6.5/7)
• 5/26/1986 - Marvin v. Robert v. Francis Ian 3.D1.4
• 1986 - Carl v. Sharon v. Ty Russ 5.3.9
• 9/1986 - Roger Storm v. Karin v. Marc Ian 3.D1.4
• 2/16/1987 - Paul v. Dawn v. Curt - First Teen Tournament Quarterfinal! Ian 2.2.5 (OB No OCs, 9/9)
• 3/2/1987 - Virginia v. Paula v. Pat Ian 3.D2.1
• 4/27/1987 - Treasurer Richard Cordray v. Eileen v. Bob - Will Richard become a 5-day champion? Ian 2.2.6 (GSN, 9/9)
• 6/16/1987 - Bob Verini v. J.J. v. Linda Ian 3.D2.2
• 1987 - Dave v. Elizabeth v. Brian - Someone retires with over $54,000! Russ 5.3.10
• 7/19/1991 - Mary v. Lou v. Bob - Senior Tourney Final 2, and last episode with the 1985-91 set Ian 3.D2.3
• 10/10/1991 - Tim vs. Leszek Pavlowicz vs. Ann Ian 2.1.11 (OB w/OC, 9.4/9)
• 10/17/1991 - David v. Marcia v. Tom Ian 2.1.12 (OB w/OC, 9.4/9)
• 11/5/1991 - Lynne v. Mark v. Andy - T of C Quarterfinals Ian 3.D2.4 (OB w/OC, 9.5/10)
• 5/18/1992 - Don v. Jerome Vered v. Katie Ian 3.D3.1
• 5/19/1992 - Jerome Vered v. Dennis v. Susan Ian 3.D3.2
• 5/20/1992 - Jerome Vered v. Jeff v. Mike Ian 3.D3.3
• 5/21/1992 - Jerome Vered v. Hank v. Devon - Jerome wins $34,000 on this day! Ian 3.D3.4
• 5/22/1992 - Jerome Vered v. Rabbi Daniel Swartz v. Julie - Jerome retires unbeaten with over $96,000 Ian 3.D3.5
• 11/1992 - Celebrity Jeopardy! Carol Burnett v. Donna Mills v. Regis Philbin Ian 3.D2.5
• 4/1/1997 - Paul v. Lori v. Christian - APRIL FOOL'S DAY! Pat Sajak hosts! Funny WOF-related categories used in Round One Ian 2.2.8 (OB No OCs, 7.9/8)
• 11-25-2001 - Trevor v. Betsy v. Jake - Last episode with original wages: 5-day champion crowned! P+, Etc. Ep 7
• 11-26-2001 - Kristin v. Geoffrey v. Harold - First episode with doubled wages! P+, Etc. Ep 8
• 2004 - 4,000th ep!

JOKER JOKER JOKER - at least 3 episodes

• 5/1979 - Jamie v. Derek - Derek wants Jack's job! Barkow 2.1.10
• 1979 - Rita v. Sean - Rita wants to marry when she's 38! Seneca 1.2.6
• 1979 - Sean v. the Devil - Sean wants to be a doctor! Natural Triple in the game. You can make $200/hr driving a truck! Seneca 1.2.7
• 1980 - Vickery v. the Devil - Vickery wants to marry a doctor, and makes 3 great spins against the Devil! Seneca 1.2.8
• 1980 - Roman v. Billy - Both boys want to be President; both boys state the same wrong answer! Seneca 1.2.9

THE JOKER'S WILD now has its own page.

JUVENILE JURY 1953. Jurors Laura, Charlie, Richard, Susan, Billy Russ 6.5.10 With OCs

KEY WITNESS 1959 with Vincent Price. Unsold pilot. Russ 7.D20.2 (8/8)

LAS VEGAS GAMBIT 1981 with Wink Martindale. Dick & Susan O'Neill face the Gambit board MW 1.D1.2 (8/9) OB No OCs

LET'S MAKE A DEAL

• 4/1963 - Hour-long color pilot! Big Deal is worth $2005! Wendell Niles announces, and Monty has a lot of fun with contestant Punky Milligan! LMAD/PYL.1
• 1972 - (50 Greatest) GSn Specials Tape B Ep 11
• LMAD-A-Thon - entire thing! Good watch, if you can put up with GSN's comment boxes
  • Monday - 7 eps
  • Tuesday - 7 eps
  • Wednesday - 7 eps
  • Thursday - 7 eps
  • Friday - 7 eps
• 1976 - First Super Deal win! (50 Greatest) GSn Specials Tape B Ep 12
• 1976? (SYN) - Joanna Gleason (Monty's daughter) joins Monty at the open! First deal involves wallets; Big Deal is $12,000 even People's Choice D1.4

The All-New Let's Make A Deal, 1984-1986
• Big Deal is worth $9714. Door #4 is played for a Car win! Video blacks out for several seconds during the first part of the big deal. Richie T1.9 6/5 (low, hiss)
• Big Deal worth $9345 (?) - Richie T1.11 7.5/8, Fox Family w/OCs

2003 Revival
• NBC Hour-Long Premiere! LMAD/PYL.2 (MO)

LINGO

with Michael Reagan, 1987
• 9/28/1987 - Premiere episode! Derrick 1.D5.2
  GSN 2002- with Chuck Woolery
• 8/2002 - Premiere of the GSN version! (50 Greatest) GSn Specials Tape C Ep 9
• 2006 - Largest jackpot won in Season 5! Chuck's son Sean makes an appearance (50 Greatest) GSn Specials Tape C Ep 10

LOVE CONNECTION - 1990 - (50 Greatest)

THE LOVE EXPERTS 1978-1979 with Bill Cullen - Panel Joanne Worley, Geoff Edwards, Elaine Joyce, Soupy Sales - Contestants Linda, Kristen, Muffy CC 3.1 (SM, 8.9/8.9)

LUCKY NUMBERS with Alex Trebek - (Unsold) Pilot #1 Taped 5-18-85, similar to High Rollers! Vicki v. Jeryl Ian 2.1.14 (9.9/9.9) and MT 13.2 (much worse)

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