Ranger Ian's Collection N-R
NAME THAT TUNE - The classic musical quiz that anyone can play at any time! (7 episodes)
GEORGE DEWITT - In simpler times, it was just a run-and-ring-the-bell game.
1. A 1958 episode with clips from previous shows (KIN, TMS12.6)
TOM KENNEDY - The best version, with the best host, a featured vocalist, and other features, including the fabulous Mystery Tune.
2. Circa 1978; Richie vs. Joan; Karen Rockman wins $100,000! (OC, CD1.11)
JIM LANGE - TK was a better host, but Lange's version had a better theme, IMO, though they sounded similar.
3. From September 1984; Super Tournament Finals; Elena Cervantes vs. Dr. Eric Kaplan; contestant plug (USA, CD1.10)
4. From 1984; Annie vs. Michael Lagmay; features the "Annie on her Fannie" blooper; Golden Medley win (FAM, JO1.6)
5. From 1984; $100,000 Finals; Michael Lagmay vs. Hap Trout; GMS blowout; part of opening missing (FAM, PB1.3)
6. From 1984; Tammy Warner vs. Tom; part of opening cut off and bad video quality; Golden Medley win (FAM, VM4.1)
7. From 1984; $100,000 Finals; Elaine Nezworski vs. Tommy Simmons; another GMS blowout (FAM, DB1.12)
THE NAME'S THE SAME (Robert Q. Lewis) - Vintage game where panelists meet strangers with familiar names. (1 episode)
1. Panel: Peter Donald, Joan Alexander, Meredith Willson; first name: Rita Hayworth; guest: Xavier Cugat (GSN, TMS5.11)
THE NEWLYWED GAME (Bob Eubanks) - One of TV's raunchiest game shows ever, and "the worst piece of sleaze on TV," but it was so popular that it changed the way TV is today. (4 episodes)
1. Series Finale from December 20, 1974; Reunion Day; features with a great close with an emotional Bob Eubanks and a reminder that they were on the verge of Christmas (GSN, CD2.8)
2. From 1977; Maternity Day; Stephen & Sandra vs. Bill & Kris vs. Hank & Olga vs. Vic & Debbie; the infamous "In the Butt" episode! No collection should be complete without this one! (GSNC, SW7.2)
3. From 1978; Pat & Charlie vs. Anita & Bob vs. Edith & Curt vs. Margaret & David; the infamous "Archie Bunker/Closet Queen" episode! Also, a very exciting finish! (GSN, RR1B.13)
4. Gwen & David vs. Stevie & Jack vs. Dawn & Charles vs. Janelle & Ron (GSNC)
NICK ARCADE (Phil Moore) - It may make for interesting entertainment, but the host was WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too AnimAaAaAaAaAaAted for a game show host. It was no Starcade, either; it really lacked emphasis on playing the games themselves. (6 episodes)
1. From 1991; possibly the first taped episode; Steven & Laura vs. Terence & Jamie; Mikey is in Forgotten Desert; Wizard: Scorchia (GAS, JAL1C.2)
2. From 1991; Thomas & April vs. Kevin & Anne; Mikey is in We Got 'em Mall; Wizard: Scorchia (GAS, JAL1C.3)
3. From 1991; James & Tiffani vs. Brian & Marsha; Mikey is in We Got 'em Mall; Wizard: Scorchia (GAS, JAL1C.4)
4. From 1991; Kenny & Amy vs. Tony & Liza; Mikey is in Creepyville; Wizard: Merlock (GAS, JAL1C.1)
5. From 1991; Megan & Jackie vs. Ana & Shauna; Mikey is in Slurpy Gulch; Wizard: Mongo; only girls vs. girls episode; bonus win; the 700th part of my collection (GAS, JP2.5)
6. From 1992; Danny & Elizabeth vs. Matt & Jennifer; Mikey is in Creepyville; Wizard: Merlock (GAS, JF13.3)
NOW YOU SEE IT - All the answers are right there; the object is to find them! (11 episodes)
JACK NARZ - Another great hosting job from one of the few survivors of the quiz show scandals.
1. From April 11, 1974; champion: Garyjo; first game: Bob and Susan vs. Jill and Shirley; Jack gives away an answer (GSNC, RR4I.1)
2. From September 23, 1974; champion: Cybil; first game: Susan and Lynn vs. Sharon and Andrew (GSNC, RR18.2)
3. From October 1974; champion: Rosemary; first game: Susan and Barbara vs. Patricia and Jeannette; $17,000 win (GSN, part of opening missing; JH1.10)
4. From June 13, 1975; series finale; first game: Pat vs. Art; two Solo Game wins (GSN, AS1.14)
CHUCK HENRY - He was decent-at-best as a host, but I don't blame him for not letting GSN air his version.
5. From April 3, 1989; Premiere; Joanne/Jeff vs. Ken (OB, AS1.15)
6. From April 5, 1989; Joanna/John vs. Ken (OC, JD2E.1)
7. From April 6, 1989; Joyce/Jim vs. Ken (OC, JD2E.2)
8. From April 7, 1989; Kathy/Harold vs. Ken (OB, JD2E.4)
9. From April 10, 1989; Dorothy/Tony vs. Kathy (OC, JD2E.3)
10. From July 14, 1989; Finale; Joann/Carol vs. La Rue; $35,000 win (OB, RR2.12)
MISCELLANEOUS
11. 1985 pilot; Jack Clark hosts; mediocre video gets better in second half; part cut due to video difficulty (SM, TMS9.11)
NUMBER PLEASE (Bud Collyer) - Hangman variant that gets old very quickly.
1. Only surviving episode; first game: Mrs. Secord vs. Mrs. Dewitt (GSN, TMS12.7)
OFF THE WALL (Larry Zeno) - From the gameplay to the host and everything around, this show lived up to its title. (1 episode)
1. Premiere episode from July 1998; Steven-Gina-Shlomi vs. Pauline-Stephen-Renata (DISNEY, RR4H.4)
PASS THE BUCK (Bill Cullen) - Another fun Cullen-hosted game that should've stayed longer or been given another chance.
1. Michael vs. Mary Lynn vs. Fannie vs. Lois (GSN, JD2F.2)
PASSWORD - The classic word association game, and a favorite among everyone. (27 episodes)
CLASSIC PASSWORD (Allen Ludden) - As simple as any game show can get.
1. From January 23, 1962; Pat Carroll and JOHNNY CARSON; first game: Fergus vs. Maureen (GSNC, RR2.1)
2. From 1965; Polly Bergen and Tony Randall; Bob vs. Anne; from 50 Greatest Game Shows (GSNC, JD3.1)
3. Circa 1966; Rose Marie and Alan King; first game: Maddie vs. Tom (GSN, GSN1.7)
ABC PASSWORD (Allen Ludden) - Too bad there isn't a lot of this version still around.
4. From March 14, 1975; Betty White and Vicki Lawrence; first game: Charlene vs. Lightning Round; Mark Goodson appears (SM, JD3.2)
5. From June 27, 1975; Series Finale; Kate Jackson and Sam Melville; first game: Susan vs. Lightning Round; $5100 win; Mark Goodson and Betty White make cameos (OC, RR2.2)
PASSWORD PLUS - A more enhanced version of the game, better than ever!
ALLEN LUDDEN - The rules were new, but Allen was still his old self, thank goodness.
6. From July 4, 1979; Barbara Rhoades and Pat Harrington; first game: Addie vs. Gary (GSN, GSN1.8)
7. From July 9, 1979; Patty Duke Astin and Bill Cullen; $5000 win (GSN, JD3.3)
8. From 1980; Marcia Wallace and Wesley Eure; first game: Haven vs. Alphabetics; $5000 win (GSNC)
9. From May 1980; Lucille Ball and Dick Martin; first game: Manny vs. Barbara; KIRSTIE ALLEY is a contestant! (GSN, RR1B.3)
TOM KENNEDY - Though nobody could replace Ludden, T.K. still excelled as always.
10. From December 1980; Betty White and Dick Martin; first game: Kathy vs. Tom; the funniest Password Plus ever! Includes the France/French incident! (GSNC, GG1.5)
11. From February 1982; Betty White and REGIS PHILBIN; first game: Willie vs. Colleen (GSN, shaky video; MS1.1)
12. Finale from March 26, 1982; Audrey Landers and Tom Poston; first game: Sherie vs. Alphabetics (OC, CD4C.4)
SUPER PASSWORD (Bert Convy) - Perhaps the best version of Password ever, with a top-notch format, theme song and set, all of which would have made Allen Ludden proud.
13. From October 19, 1984; Edie McClurg and Nathan Cook; first game: Linda vs. Lisa (GSN, OCT97.11)
14. From November 21, 1984; Jo Anne Worley, Charlie Seibert; first game: Carla vs. Bob (GSN, RR4C.1)
15. From December 31, 1984; Laurie Handler, Jamie Farr; first game: Sue vs. Marjorie; $25,000 win (GSN, RR4C.2)
16. Partial episode from early 1985; Nancy Lane and Richard Moll; first game: Liz vs. Craig; first half only (GSNC, MW16.8)
17. Guests: Susan Ruttan, Edward Winter; first game: Ceacy vs. Christina (GSNC)
18. Same guests as above; first game: Patrick vs. Ceacy (GSNC)
19. From December 30, 1987; James Doohan and Michael Dorn; first game: Susan vs. Wendy; heartbreaking endgame loss! (OC, JD3.4)
20. From December 31, 1987; same guests as above; first game: Wendy vs. Don; horrible endgame, with 2 illegal clues (GSNC, RR4C.3)
21. From January 11, 1988; Audrey Landers and Bruce Baum; first game: Lisa vs. PATRICK QUINN (Kerry Ketchum); A FUGITIVE WINS $55,000! (OC, RR1B.4)
22. From January 21, 1988; Patty Duke and Rip Taylor; first game: Jim vs. Elizabeth; THE "TESTIMONY" EPISODE! (GSN, RR2D.1)
23. From 1988; Roz Ryan and Marc Summers; first game: Cindy vs. Lilli; $20,000 win (OB, JL3.2)
24. From 1988; Marsha Warfield and Jerry Orbach; first game: Lisa vs. endgame; features "Brazil" contestant plug (OB, TMS10.14)
25. From March 20, 1989; Betty White and Christopher Hewett; first game: Nicole vs. Lee; hilarious ticket/fee plug (OC, RR4C.4)
26. Series Finale from March 24, 1989; same guests as above; first game: Michelle vs. Jeri; features Betty destroying the Magic Toaster, a funny ticket plug (for hiring unemployed hosts, announcers and producers), a $10,000 win and a great close (GSN, CD2.6)
MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD (Regis Philbin) - After two decades away, Password returned, more challenging than ever.
27. From July 6, 2008; Monique Coleman and Damien Fahey; Keri vs. Patrick, Jabari vs. Michael (OC)
PDQ (Dennis James) - ARG... ANRG... ANRGM... ANRRGM... ANORRGM... ANORARGM... Another rare gem.
1. Pilot from 1965; Stubby Kaye and Dick Patterson vs. Gisele Mackenzie and Jerry (KIN, TMS12.5)
PICK YOUR BRAIN (Marc Summers) - Notable for an oversized version of Tiger's 2-XL.
1. From 1993; Lauren vs. Morgan vs. Brian; features a cameo by Al Silvers (OC, RR4H.2)
PLAY THE PERCENTAGES (Geoff Edwards) - An interesting game of intuition that suffered from too many formats in too little time. (3 episodes)
1. Series premiere; first game: Smith vs. Greci (GSN, AS2.1)
2. Another episode; first game: Birnstein vs. Williams; toward the end, Geoff accidentally gives the answer to a question and must use a replacement question (USA, semi-mediocre video, AS3.5)
3. Another episode; first game: Smets vs. Bonus; $36,000 win (USA, mediocre video, AS2.2)
PLAY YOUR HUNCH (Merv Griffin) - Will you go with X, Y or Z? (1 episode)
1. 1958 pilot (KIN, TMS12.2)
PRESS YOUR LUCK (Peter Tomarken) - The epitome of 80s game shows, with the perfect host, great graphics and perhaps Savage Steve Holland's greatest work... the Whammy!
THE PRICE IS RIGHT - Probably the greatest game show ever, because of its longevity, its variety of contestants, and different games every day, plus Barker, his Beauties, and hangars full of prizes!
PYRAMID - Like Password, but with subjects, lenghtier clues, and high stakes! (24 episodes)
The $20,000 Pyramid (Dick Clark)
1. From 1976; Jo Anne Worley and Tony Randall; first game: Claudia vs. Winner's Circle; $15,000 win (SM, JL2.3)
2. From 1978; Debralee Scott and Sal Viscuso; first game: Ruth vs. Cynthia; $10,000 win (GSN, VM1.8)
3. From 1978; Joyce Bulifant and Ron Glass; first game: Mark vs. Ellen; outstanding quality! (OC, JLP1.9)
4. From June 1979; Debralee Scott and Peter Lawford; first game: Tony vs. Karen (OC, RR4G.1)
5. From September 2, 1979; All-Star Junior Pyramid special; with Susan Richardson and Tony Danza; one player is a young Rob Lowe! (OC, JLP1.10)
6. From 1979; Terry Davis and Daryl Anderson; first game: Eric vs. Ethel; $15,000 win (SM, JD2.1)
7. From June 27, 1980; Series finale; Lois Nettleton and Bill Cullen; first game: Janice vs. Mary Lee; $10,000 win (SM, GG1.6)
The $25,000 Pyramid (Bill Cullen)
8. From 1974; Anne Meara and Tony Roberts; Dick vs. Barbara; $10,000 win (SM, JD2.2)
9. Circa 1975; Michele Lee and Dick Clark; Tom vs. Becky; two $25,000 wins (OC, mediocre video; SW7.1)
10. From 1976; Vicki Lawrence and Robert Hegyes; Merrick vs. Debbie; $10,000 win (OC, JD2F.1)
The $50,000 Pyramid (Dick Clark)
11. Half-episode (second game missing); Anita Gillette and Grant Goodeve; first game: Valerie vs. Tony (OC, TMS9.13)
The $25,000 Pyramid (Dick Clark)
12. From 1983; Lois Nettleton and Michael McKean; Dawn vs. Valerie (USA; first game missing, $10,000 win, FTB.3)
13. From 1983; Markie Post and Richard Kline; Ron vs. Terri (USA; last two subjects of first half of game one missing; $10K and $25K wins, FTB.6)
14. From May 30, 1983; Jo Anne Worley and, Barry Gordon; Sonia vs. Jill; $25,000 win (GSN, GSN1.6)
15. From 1987; Betty White and Bill Cullen (his last TV appearance); Julie vs. Denise (USA, TMS9.12)
16. From December 31, 1987; Ann Marie Johnson and Robert Hegyes; the last episode for 13 weeks (OC, JD2.3)
17. From July 1, 1988; Series Finale; Robin Riker-Haseley and Charlie Seibert; Dorothy vs. Lisa (GSN, CD4D.1)
The $100,000 Pyramid (Dick Clark)
18. From 1985; syndicated premiere; Vicki Lawrence and Brian Mitchell; Jill vs. Colleen; $10,000 win (USA, JD2.4)
19. From 1985; Markie Post and Charlie Seibert; Anna vs. Mel; $25,000 win after a later ruling (USA, low audio; TMS3.11)
20. From 1985; Day 10 of the first $100,000 tournament; Shelley Smith and Henry Polic II; Richard Mahaffey ($100K winner) vs. Robin (USA, part of opening cut off; VM1.5)
21. From 1985; Jackee Harry and Earl Holliman; Debbie vs. Paula (GSN, GSN1.10)
22. From 1986; Heidi Bohay and Michael Spound; Esther vs. Robin; features a controversial ruling in the first game (USA, FTB.4)
23. From 1987; Shelley Smith and Barry Jenner; M.G. vs. Marilyn; $100,000 is won in 27 seconds! (GSN, JH1.13)
Pyramid (Donny Osmond)
24. From November 25, 2002; first day of the Dick Clark Challenge; Betty White and DICK CLARK; Dan vs. Michelle; $10,000 win (PAX, MS1.4)
QUIZ KIDS - One of the earliest game shows, where child prodigies tried to answer viewers' questions. (1 episode)
1. Circa 1953; Fran Allison fills in for Joe Kelly; Quiz Kids: Joel, Sallie Ann, Pat, Melvin, Sheldon (KIN, TMS4.1)
QUIZNATION - Part of GSN's PlayMania block, where home viewers had a chance to win money by solving puzzles ranging from easy to mind-boggling. (2 episodes)
1. A two-part clip from the July 22, 2007 show (hosted by Shandi Finnessey) featuring the last caller of a marathon game of Word Slam, and its cash prize ($2500) carried over to (and was won in) the next game
2. A clip from the September 5, 2007 show (hosted by Angelle Tymon) featuring a record-breaking $4700 win
REMOTE CONTROL (Ken Ober) - A quirky, yet fun game show, with one of the best-looking basements you've ever seen! (11 episodes)
1. Taped November 20, 1987; Nancy vs. Kevin vs. Carolyn (SM with slate, TAPE9.10)
2. From 1987; Brian vs. Mary vs. Jeff (OC, low audio; TAPE9.11)
3. From 1987; Laura vs. George vs. Lisa (OB, TAPE9.12)
4. From 1987; Steve vs. Carla vs. Paul; bonus win (OB, TAPE9.13)
5. From 1987; Becki vs. Andy vs. Betsy (OC, opening sequence and closing credits missing; TAPE9.18)
6. From 1988; Spring Break episode; Pat vs. Leslie vs. Larry; bonus win (OB, opening and closing missing; TAPE9.14)
7. From 1988; an episode from a contestant's house; Dave vs. Dawn vs. Rick (OB, TAPE9.15)
8. From 1988; Colin Quinn's birthday is acknowledged; Larry vs. Krissy vs. Michael (OB, last couple of seconds missing; TAPE9.16)
9. From 1988; Brian vs. Jennifer vs. Fred (OB, TAPE9.17)
10. From 1988; Rick vs. Deena vs. Jon (OB, TAPE9.19)
11. From 1988; David vs. Lisa vs. Ted; Bob Eubanks visits and takes over the Lightning Round; bonus win! (OB, DB1.14)
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