BLOCKBUSTERS (UK, Bob Holness) - An import from America that was used to feature intelligent students; features faster gameplay and a great theme song.
* Premiere episode from August 29, 1983; first game: Alistair vs. Verity & Ruth; bonus win (SM, RR13.2)
BOB'S FULL HOUSE (UK, Bob Monkhouse) - A fun show that would become America's "Trump Card", but host Monkhouse really made the show entertaining! It also has an excellent theme song to boot!
* From 1985; Jacqueline vs. John vs. David vs. Merryl; bonus win (UK Gold, RR8.2)
CATCH PHRASE (UK, Roy Walker) - Clever animated puzzles abound on this import from America that was much more successful across the pond.
* From 1994; Marita vs. Sean; features the infamous "Snake Charmer" puzzle! Also, bonus win! (CHA, CJC3.3)
DEFINITION (Canada, Jim Perry) - One of Canada's longest-running shows, which predated Wheel of Fortune, eh?
* From 1985; celebrities are sportscasters; first game: Victoria vs. Joanne (OC, TMS5.4)
FUN HOUSE (UK, Pat Sharp) - Though our version was better, Britain's version was also top-notch; it was more successful there, and they've got a better Grand Prix race as well! And you gotta dig Pat Sharp's monster mullet!
* From 1991; Georgie & Stuart vs. Helen & Kevin (RR8.4)
THE MAD DASH (Canada, Pierre Lalonde) - Awesome show that revives the living game board!
* From 1979; first season finale; first game: Susan & Max vs. Monica & Tom (GAMETV, RR5F.3)
PITFALL (Canada, Alex Trebek) - An interesting game with a most interesting bonus bridge!
* First game: Paul vs. Vonnie; no credits (RPT, VM3.2)
PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT (UK, Bruce Forsyth) - The UK version of Card Sharks, with British game show legend Bruce Forsyth presenting.
* Recorded January 30, 1980; Anne vs. Ian (RR8.3)
$ALE OF THE CENTURY (Australia, Tony Barber) - When Reg Grundy bought the rights to the show, he turned it into one of the most popular and longest-running shows ever broadcast Down Under.
* From 1991; Ian vs. Carol vs. Laurie (OC, RR4A.3)
SALE OF THE CENTURY (UK, Nicholas Parsons) - The long-running British version of the game of knowledge, reflexes and temptation.
* From 1982; DAVID ST. JOHN vs. Dorothy vs. Terrence; part of opening missing (OC, RR13.3)
SECOND HONEYMOON (Canada, Wayne Cox) - The show where mom and dad can win a second honeymoon if their kids know best about their parents!
* St. John vs. Claridge vs. Hortenbager; THE 1000TH PART OF MY COLLECTION!!!!! Last few seconds missing (OC, VM3.3)
STRIKE IT RICH (UK, Michael Barrymore) - A key reason that this American import was much more successful in the UK was the personality of its host; Michael Barrymore was the British equivalent of Groucho Marx, with his interviews highlighting the show.
From 1999; Christine & Jeffrey vs. Andrea & Stephen vs. Babs & May (RR13.4)
SUPERMARKET SWEEP (Canada, Tino Monte) - Canada's version wasn't too shabby either!
* Circa 1995; Cheryl & Michele vs. Paul & Tracy vs. Ivy & Barbara; the Big Sweep ends with a big crash! (OC, RR4A.4)
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE (UK, Chris Tarrant) - Who knew that when this show first aired in the United Kingdom, a worldwide phenomenon would begin?
* From 20 November 2000; first contestant: Judith Keppel vs. £32,000; Judith Keppel wins £1,000,000! (OC, TAPE9.9)
