Ranger Ian's Collection I-M
I'M TELLING! (Laurie Faso) - Well, I guess the "relationship game" format doesn't work real well with kids... or this show's host... (4 episodes)
1. From October 17, 1987; series premiere; Michelle and Michael vs. Carrie and Matt vs. Alyssa and Russell (FAM, AS2.13)
2. From December 5, 1987; episode 8; twins day; Rachael and Ronald vs. Julie and Geoff vs. Marissa and Vonni (Giovanni Ribisi) (FAM, VM4.3)
3. From December 19, 1987; episode 10; Daphne and Elliot vs. Alitzah and Josh vs. Molly and Casey; the brothers get really violent! (FAM, DCL1.15)
4. From 1988; series finale; Sisters Day 2; Amy and Ivy vs. Rebecca and Doris vs. Devin and Holly; Amy was later on the "Fun House" premiere; occasional video problems, end credits cut off (FAM, VM1.2)
INQUIZITION ("The Inquizitor") - This game is A) Fun, B) Exciting, C) None of the above. I'd bet on C. (1 episode)
1. Pat vs. Michael vs. Gina vs. Clay; home players: Richard vs. Patricia vs. Cynthia vs. Wanda (GSN, SMF.11)
I'VE GOT A SECRET - Another classic panel show, this one known for its gimmickry, demos and all. (6 episodes)
CELEBRITY LEGEND: BC = Bill Cullen; BP = Betsy Palmer; HM = Henry Morgan; BM = Bess Myerson; JM = Jayne Meadows; RD = Richard Dawson
GARRY MOORE - The original version (and most popular) was best-known by many audiences.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the panel consists of Bill Cullen, Betsy Palmer, Henry Morgan and Bess Myerson.
1. From February 9, 1956; BC, JM, HM, LUCILLE BALL; guest: Desi Arnaz (KIN, available from www.shokus.com)
STEVE ALLEN - With Steve Allen hosting, "something big" was apparently going on.
2. From the 1960s; Tom Poston, Peggy Cass, Orson Bean, Kitty Carlisle; guest: Alan King (KIN, TMS10.1)
3. From the 1960s; guest: Peter Lawford (KIN, TMS10.2)
4. From the 1960s; guests: Pearl Bailey and George Kirby (KIN, TMS10.3)
5. From 1972; Anita Gillette, Bert Convy, JM, RD; guest: Cliff Robertson; also features the actors behind the voices of Charlie Brown and Snoopy at the time (GSNC, MW4.4)
6. From 1972; Pat Carroll, Arte Johnson, Anita Gillette, RD; guest: Bob Barker (GSN, TMS10.4)
JACKPOT! (Mike Darrow) - The only show where solving riddles can lead to a huge cash prize for two of 16 players! (1 episode)
1. From 1986; First Queen of the Hill: Cindi; $8200 Super Jackpot win (OB, first few seconds missing; TAPE9.5)
JEOPARDY! - The world-famous "answer and question" game.
THE JOKER'S WILD - The classic game where Knowledge is King and Lady Luck is Queen. (22 episodes)
1. 1969 Pilot; Allen Ludden hosts; with Don Drysdale, Rosemary Clooney, Rich Little, Irene Ryan, Pat Paulson (KIN, NJ1A.4)
JACK BARRY - After over a decade in exile, Jack Barry returned on the right foot.
CBS DAYTIME
2. From September 4, 1972; series premiere; first game: Susan vs. Ed; mediocre commercial edits early on (GSN, MW11.2)
3. From 1972; first game: Ernest vs. Kira; Car win, and Maggie Brown is a contestant (GSN, CJC2.1)
SYNDICATED
4. Recorded December 1977; Donna vs. Pasquale; the Bonus Lever is broken (GSN, RR4K.1)
5. From 1977; Youngsters Day 2; first game: Jamal vs. Greg; jumpy video, part of open and end cut off, last segment truncated (GSN, SW15.5)
6. Recorded January 1978; first game: Chuck vs. the Devil (GSN, SW19.1)
7. Recorded January 1978; first game: Chuck vs. Joan; machine problems on first spin of show (GSN, SW19.2)
8. Recorded January 1978; first game: Tom vs. Sandy (GSN, SW19.3)
9. Recorded January 1978; first game: Mark Gluckman vs. the Devil; part of open cut off (GSN, SW19.4)
10. Recorded January 1978; first game: Mark Gluckman vs. June; part of open and first main game cut; Mark wins a car (GSN, SW19.5)
11. Recorded January 1978; first game: Mark Gluckman vs. the Devil (GSN, SW20.1)
12. From 1978; first game: Jacqueline vs. the Devil; video glitch in later portion (GSN, SW20.2)
13. From the 1979 $100,000 Tournament; first game: Ann vs. Mark (GSN, OCT97.12)
14. From 1979; first game: Eileen vs. Nate (GSN, SW20.3)
15. From 1979; first game: Hal vs. Cathy; Hal Shear gets really lucky by spinning 3 jokers (GSN, SW20.4)
16. Recorded September 1979; first game: Cassandra Dooley vs. Reed(?); Cassandra wins a car with 3 jokers (GSN, SW16.3)
17. From 1980; first game: Bob vs. Lynn (GSN, SW20.5)
18. From 1980; Day 11 of the Million Dollar Tournament; Cassandra Dooley vs. Rob Griffin (GSN, JF16.1)
19. From 1980; Day 12 of the Million Dollar Tournament; Cassandra Dooley vs. Rob Griffin; tournament is won (GSN, JF16.2)
20. From 1982; first game: Linda vs. the Devil; digital video problems in the second half (GSN, JF16.3)
21. Recorded September 1982; Art vs. Peggy; Art wins a car, then finally conquers the Devil (GSN, RR4K.2)
PAT FINN - A lot can be said about this version, most notably that it pales in comparison to its predecessors.
22. From January 1991; Jeff vs. Sioux vs. Steve; no credits (USA, JD6.4)
JUST MEN! (Betty White) - Unusual daytime show that proves that Betty White was a good host in the game show and talk show fields.(2 episodes)
1. Jay Johnstone, Martin Hewitt, Ken Berry, Tom Dressen, Tim Reid, Tom Sullivan and Peter Tomarken; Bernice vs. Brenda; car win (OC, JD2D.3)
2. From April 1, 1983; finale; Tom Reilly, Paul Links, Robert Shields, Charlie Callas, Mike Post, Eric Brown and Bubba Smith; Diane vs. Mara; part of "The Simpsons" erases a portion (OC, JD2D.4)
LEGENDS OF THE HIDDEN TEMPLE (Kirk Fogg, "Olmec") - Another one of Nick's great games, where six teams compete for the chance to find a historic artifact in the Olmec's Temple. (11 episodes)
1. Episode 28; The Mask of Shaka Zulu; Temple win, where only one player goes in! (NICK, ends in the middle of Nick Studios disclaimer; JP2.1)
2. Episode 76; The Missing Weather Maps of Charles Lindbergh (GAS, JAL1B.1)
3. Episode 77; The Levitating Dog Leash of Nostradamus; temple win (GAS, JAL1B.2)
4. Episode 78; The Broken Wing of Icarus; one person runs the temple (GAS, JAL1B.3)
5. Episode 79; The Bonnet of Dolley Madison (GAS, JAL1B.4)
6. Episode 80; The Priceless Portrait of the Polynesian Girl (GAS, JAL1B.5)
7. Episode 81; The Bifocal Monocle of One-Eyed Jack (GAS, JAL1B.6)
8. Episode 82; The Comet-Embroidered Battle Flag of William the Conqueror (GAS, JAL1B.7)
9. Episode 83; The War Fan of the 47 Ronin (GAS, JAL1B.8)
10. Episode 95; Artifact: The Useless Map of Chibcha Chieftain (GAS, JF3.3)
11. Episode 119; Artifact: The Ruby Earrings of Benzibab (GAS, JF13.4)
LET'S MAKE A DEAL (Monty Hall) - One of the true classics, where every day is Halloween. Oh, did I mention that it had TV's greatest fast-talking salesman of all-time? (8 episodes)
1. From 1971; first offer: box of Payday with $400+ ($501 total) to Sherry (Little Green Sprout); Big Deal: $9,599 (GSN, VM3.1)
2. From 1976; first offer: $500 to Theresa (Spirit of 76), John (Farmer) and Frances (Hawaiian Clown); Big Deal: $9,509; Super Deal passed up! (GSN; GBA.4)
3. From 1984; first offer: $100 (became $500) to Karen (covered in yarn); Big Deal: $7,313 (GSN, mediocre commercial edits; TMS3.5)
4. From 1984; first deal: $1 apiece to Patricia (I think she was a southern belle), Dennis (Robin Hood) and Yolanda (hamburger); Big Deal: $8,571 (GSN, RS4.1)
5. From 1984; first deal: Curtain #3 to Connie (catcher); Big Deal: $9,141 (GSN, RS4.3)
6. From 1984; first deal: $100+ ($1500 total) to Jerry and Ruth (bakers); Big Deal: $9,233 (GSN, RS4.4)
7. From 1984; first deal: Case of margarine (with $1500) to Kathleen and Dennis (volleyball players); Big Deal: $9,060 (GSNC, RS4.2)
8. From January 11, 1991; 90s series finale; first deal: Tissue Box with $100+ to Becky (colorful bird); Big Deal: $12,288 (OC, severe WX blip during first deal; TAPE9.1)
LINGO (Chuck Woolery) - One of GSN's better originals, thanks in large part to a veteran host. Oh, and Shandi is pretty hot. (3 episodes)
1. From January 24, 2003; Christi and Kevin vs. Khalid and Nicole (GSN)
2. From August 4, 2005; Matthew and Lucas vs. Daren and Amanda (GSN, GSN3.4)
3. Jen and Steve vs. Shera and Michael (GSN)
LOVE CONNECTION (Chuck Woolery) - A game show/talk show/relationship show hybrid, where The Dating Game crosses paths with Great Expectations... or something like that. (1 episode)
1. From 1984; first subject: Sarah; first 3 possibilities: Michael, Thomas, Steve (GSNC)
MAD LIBS (David Sidoni) - The classic "fill-in-the-blank" word game with a very different twist! (1 episode)
1. Premiere from July 1998; A.J. & Dana vs. Jaque & Dustin; bonus win (DISNEY, RR17.1)
MAKE ME LAUGH (Robert Q. Lewis) - Can you absorb three comedians' acts without cracking a chuckle? (1 episode)
1. Finale from June 12, 1958 (KIN, TMS12.8)
MAKE THE GRADE (Lew Schneider) - If you do very well at this fun game, your GPA should end up being really high. (4 episodes)
1. Janelle vs. Frank vs. Liana; Honors Round win; game ends early, and winner wins the highest possible total of $1550; ends with Lew at the mall (GAS, AS5.10)
2. From 1989; Julia vs. Maria vs. David (GAS, BMN1.3)
3. Robert vs. Lynn vs. Mark; GS-themed bonus round (GAS, CD4A.3)
4. From 1990; Kendria vs. Colleen vs. Eric; bonus win (GAS, JP2.3)
MATCH GAME (Gene Rayburn) - Everybody's favorite fill-in-the-_____ show!
THE MATCH GAME/HOLLYWOOD SQUARES HOUR (Gene Rayburn, Jon Bauman) - Very innovative idea, combining two popular game shows into one program; the only major flaw is Bowzer hosting, when Peter Marshall should have. (2 episodes)
1. From October 31, 1983; Premiere; with Skip Stephenson, Alison Arngrim, Jimmie Walker, Twyla Littleton, Phil Proctor, Tom Villard, Barbi Benton, Bill Daily; Laurie/David vs. Stacy; rough video and credits missing (OB, NJ1C.1)
2. From February 13, 1984; with Richard Kline, Bill Daily, Leonard Frey, Nancy Stafford, George Gobel, Tom Wiggin, Elaine Joyce, Jimmie Walker; Mark/Kari vs. Desiree (OC, JD2C.3)
MERV GRIFFIN'S CROSSWORDS (Ty Treadway) - Too bad Merv's last game show vehicle couldn't be better. (1 episode)
1. From December 24, 2007; Chris vs. Margy; Spoilers: Antonio, Eugenia, Andy; $0 win (OC, PB1.5)
MINDREADERS (Dick Martin) - Was this a bad show? YES Is there much of it still around? NO
1. From December 1979; Jack Jones & Joyce Bulifant (OC, JD2D.1)
MONOPOLY (Michael Reilly) - Interesting TV variation of the famous board game, but Merv should've stuck with his first choice for host, and just 30 minutes wasn't enough time to play. (3 episodes)
1. From June 30, 1990; Barry vs. Bonnie vs. Peter; mediocre video (OB, AS4.17)
2. From July 21, 1990; Rick vs. Celeste vs. Tom; video glitch during bonus round; end credits cut off (OC, PB1C.1)
3. From September 1, 1990; Tom vs. Debra vs. Tripp (OC, JO1.11)
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