Ranger Ian's Collection S-Z
$ALE OF THE CENTURY (Jim Perry) - Another 80s classic, with the best salesman you can find this side of Monty Hall! (19 episodes)
NBC DAYTIME
1. From January 3, 1983; Series Premiere; Lynn vs. Joel vs. Janice; features the infamous Sally Julian (OC, CD4B.3)
2. From late March 1984; Nanci vs. Bob vs. Dawn; $99,000 at stake (OC, JH1.2)
3. From November 1984; Margerite vs. John vs. Debbie; Lou Mulford fills in for Lee; Winners Board debuts; mediocre video (OB, JF2.1)
4. From April 8, 1985; Howard vs. Deborah vs. Mark DeCarlo; Mark DeCarlo takes a chance, and it just barely pays off, winning $50,000 (OC, CD2.11)
5. From December 30, 1987; an early WBMG episode; Mark vs. Betty vs. Al; $5000 win (OC, JD5.1)
6. From December 1988; Nancy vs. Randy vs. Karen; mediocre commercial edits (USA, RRXMAS.1)
7. From 1989; Victor vs. Robin vs. Craig; part of open cut off, digital video problems; $5000 win (USA, JF8.3)
8. From March 22, 1989; Kurt vs. Cher vs. Darrell; model Lou Mulford shows off her new baby; Darrell retires (OC, JF12.3)
9. From March 23, 1989; John vs. Gina vs. Ted; part of opening cut off and mediocre commercial edits; model Elaine Theus shows off her new baby; $16,000 instant cash win (OB, JF12.4)
10. From March 24, 1989; Series Finale; Frank vs. Jody Lee vs. John; $6000 win, and a great finish in more ways than one (SM, SW5.4)
SYNDICATED
11. Syndie show #23 from February 6, 1985; Chip vs. Naomi vs. John Gose; John wins the lot, including a $72,000 jackpot (USA, first few seconds missing; DCL1.4)
12. Syndie show #38 from February 27, 1985; Karin vs. Vince vs. Helaine Lowery; Helaine wins the lot, including a $64,000 jackpot (USA, AS4.13)
13. Syndie show #61 from April 1, 1985; Wil vs. Alice Conkright vs. Michael; Michael Friedman plays for the lot, but not if Alice could help it! (USA, end credits missing; CJC1.3)
14. Syndie show #62 from April 2, 1985; Myrna vs. John vs. Alice Conkright; Alice's 2nd day (USA, end credits missing; CJC1.5)
15. Syndie show #66 from April 8, 1985; Irwin vs. Chuck vs. Alice Conkright; Alice wins the lot, including a $77,000 jackpot (USA, RR5.2)
16. From 1985; Melanie vs. Matt Ottinger vs. Jan (OB, skips in spots; courtesy of Matt Ottinger himself)
17. Syndie show #107 from June 4, 1985; Pat vs. Lisa vs. Tim Holleran; Tim wins the lot, including a $90,000 jackpot, making him the biggest winner in American $ale history; tracking line throughout, but still watchable (USA, CD5.3)
18. From 1986; Cindy vs. Clay vs. Lisa; Lisa Munoz wins $122,551; part of opening cut off (USA, JO1.12)
19. From 1986; Zareh vs. Susan vs. Curtis Warren; Curtis wins $10,000! He then decides whether to risk the WB prizes or come back to try for $50K; mediocre video (USA)
SAY WHEN! (Art James) - When this game show is talked about, it's talked not for the game, but rather a peanut butter commercial blooper. (2 episodes)
1. Premiere from January 3, 1961 (KIN, TMS12.4)
2. The famous Peter Pan peanut butter blooper, where Art breaks the jar on camera! (CD2.4)
SCRABBLE (Chuck Woolery) - The television version of everybody's favorite word game! (18 episodes)
1. Pilot; Laura Chambers vs. Bill; with different format and Rod Roddy as announcer (SM, mediocre video quality, AS3.6)
2. Premiere from July 2, 1984; first game: Vanessa vs. Jack (OC, CD4B.4)
3. From 1984; first game: Irving vs. Tricia; bad commercial edits (USA, DCL1.3)
4. From Christmas Day, December 25, 1984; Teen Week; first game: Shanna vs. Jeremy; The Jewish Episode; bright video and low audio, part of opening missing (USA, TMS1.8)
5. From 1985; Tournament of Champions final; first game: Annie vs. Jeff; $49,500 win; CANNOT BURN TO DVD (USA, mediocre video, JH1.3)
6. From 1985; first game: Rose vs. Bernyce at Scrabble Sprint; first few seconds missing; digital video (USA, BMN1.10)
7. From 1985; first game: Craig vs. Denese; $40,000 win; mediocre video and low audio (USA, PB1A.2)
8. From January 23, 1986; Episode 399; first game: John vs. Whitney; champion: Mickey; one player doesn’t understand the rules! (USA, FTB.5)
9. From 1986; First game: Judy vs. Michael; tracking line in the second half of show (USA, RR1A.5)
10. From 1986; First game: Susie vs. Jake; $20,000 win, and an amazing second sprint win (USA, JD1E.2)
11. From 1987; Game Show Hosts Week; Bill Rafferty vs. Tom Kennedy; Chuck Woolery vs. John Davidson (Marc Summers hosts second game); $12,000 win (OC, PB2A.5)
12. From 1988; First game: Sheela vs. Bob; Bob retires with $27,000; occasional video problems (USA, CJC1.4)
13. From 1988; First game: Charlene vs. Ron; mediocre video; last-second $10,000 win (USA, JF8.4)
14. From 1988; Anita/Kevin vs. Diana/David; $9000 win; Anita retires with $20,000 (USA, JF8A.4)
15. From 1989; Bobbi/Ed vs. Susie/Dan; Chuck announces he’s having another baby; $7000 win; recorded from WKYC (OC, RR4J.1)
16. From March 21, 1990; first game: Tracia vs. Tom; first few seconds missing; Chuck gives away a word before it’s played in game 1; $5000 win (OB, JF2.2)
17. From March 22, 1990; first game: Tracia vs. Joe (OB, JF6.4)
18. Series finale from March 23, 1990; first game: Debbie vs. George; $6000 win (OC, average video, RR2C.1)
SECRETS OF THE CRYPTKEEPER'S HAUNTED HOUSE (Steve Saunders) - Get ready to take on the Cryptkeeper's Haunted House... if you dare! (1 episode)
1. Premiere from September 14, 1996; Amoebas vs. Newts (OC, RR4H.3)
SLIME TIME (Marty Cohen) - The only game show where losing contestants get to watch their teacher get slimed! (1 episode)
1. Premiere from June 11, 1988; Ryan, Anthony, Nicole & Mary vs. Renee, Lindsay, Grace & Andrew; counter throughout (OC, RR3G.2)
SPLIT SECOND (Tom Kennedy) - A great game of fast decision making, and the type of show that TK was best at hosting. (1 episode)
1. From June 27, 1975; Judd Rose vs. Martha vs. Steve; Monty Hall and the staff appears at the end (OB, TMS3.7)
STARCADE (Geoff Edwards) - The greatest video game-based game show of all-time, and Geoff certainly had a lot of fun with it! (2 episodes)
1. From 1984; Pac-Mania Day; Michael and Adrienne vs. Ted and Michael; games: Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, Super Pac-Man, Snake Pit (G4, low audio, part of round 2 cut off by EAS test; DCL1.9)
2. From 1984; Scott vs. Mark; games: Dig Dug, Mr. Do's Castle, Discs of Tron, Angler Dangler, Frogger; real close main game (G4, JO1.14)
STOP THE MUSIC! (Bert Parks) - An interesting musical quiz that predated Name That Tune, and featured a staple of the 50s: home viewer involvement! (1 episode)
1. A 1954 episode; 3 Navy sailors win $10,000! (SM, TMS2.4)
STRIKE IT RICH (Joe Garagiola) - If you want to strike it rich, you have to avoid the Bandit! (1 episode)
1. From 1987; Paul & Linda vs. Rod & Linda; $5000 win (OC, AS6.2)
STUMPERS! (Allen Ludden) - Short-lived. Challenging. Password-like. (1 episode)
1. Premiere from October 4, 1976; Dick Gautier & Robert Reed; first game: Gail vs. Mauri; Tom Kennedy appears at the end to plug 50 Grand Slam (OC, RR4I.2)
SUPERMARKET SWEEP (David Ruprecht) - An interesting show that lets you run through supermarket aisles like crazy, and your answers determine how long you get to shop! (2 episodes)
1. From 1990; Premiere; Gary & Mildred vs. Ron & Mark vs. Doris & Debbie; different SFX; two tracking lines on top and bottom; $5000 win; last few seconds missing (LIFE, VM4.5)
2. From 1994; Friday from Mother/Daughter Week; Joyce & Natalie vs. Sandy & Robyn vs. Donna & Jillian (LIFE, first few seconds missing; DCL1.7)
TAKE A GOOD LOOK (Ernie Kovacs) - This hard-to-find show featured a panel trying to find clues in sketches featuring host Kovacs. (1 episode)
1. Guests: Hans Conried, Cesar Romero, Edie Adams; first guest: June Dillman (KIN, TMS4.2)
TATTLETALES (Bert Convy) - Possibly the best Newlywed Game clone ever, and that's saying a lot, especially with celebrities playing for the studio audience. (4 episodes)
* From February 18, 1974; series premiere; Stiller & Meara vs. Dick Gautier & Barbara Stewart vs. Bobby Van & Elaine Joyce; medicore commercial edits (GSN, JLP1.11)
* From March 1974; Chuck Woolery & Jo Ann Pflug vs. Bill & Ann Cullen vs. Allen Ludden & Betty White (GSN, TMS3.3)
* From 1975; Jim & Henny Backus vs. Chuck Woolery & Jo Ann Pflug vs. Charlie Brill & Mitzi McCall; 3-way tie! (GSN, GSN2.4)
* From December 23, 1983; Debbie & Grant Goodeve vs. Bill & Vivian Daily vs. Lynn Redgrave & John Clark (GSN, JLP1.12)
THINK FAST - Another great Nick game where it pays to use your head and your body. (6 episodes)
MICHAEL CARRINGTON - Though he wasn't the best of hosts, Michael really wasn't too bad at his position.
* Joe & Melissa vs. Jason & Brandy (NICK, AS4.23)
* Charrise & Stephen vs. Susan & Ricky; nobody gets the Brain Bender (GAS, CD4A.4)
SKIP LACKEY - But along came Skip, and the minor hosting flaw became a major one.
* Kim & Joshua vs. Danielle & Tito; Skip forgets a kid's name before the locker room (GAS, RR4D.1)
* Peyton & Tate vs. Millie & Brian; Skip forgets where the show is produced (GAS, RR4D.2)
* Ana & Chris vs. Dowell & Josh; at the end, Skip shows that he's reading cue cards (GAS, RR4D.3)
* Tommi & Danny vs. Jenny & Bryan; Skip has a case of the giggles during "Burp the Uncle" (GAS, RR4D.4)
3 FOR THE MONEY (Dick Enberg) - Another long-forgotten gem. (1 episode)
* Barbara Feldon vs. Jim McKrell (SM, CD4D.5)
THREE ON A MATCH (Bill Cullen) - I'll take $40 on the Red! (1 episode)
* From February 6, 1974; Fred vs. Marilyn vs. Jon (SM, JD4.1)
3's A CROWD (Jim Peck) - The worst game show ever. (2 episodes)
* 1978 Pilot; features the infamous "spaghetti" incident! (GSNC, from 50 Greatest Game Shows)
* From 1979; husbands: Ken, Don, Doug (GSN, SMF.8)
TIC TAC DOUGH - Everybody's favorite game of strategy, knowledge of fun! (14 episodes)
JAY JACKSON - Like other quiz shows of its time, this one was perceptibly fixed.
* From 1957; Michael O'Rourke vs. Martin Dowd; no opening or end credits; numerous tie games (was that show rigged or what?) (KIN, courtesy James Day, JD1.1)
WINK MARTINDALE - The show and Wink's career were at their best on this version.
* From 1980; first game: Barbara vs. the Dragon; Thom McKee's first episode (GSN, rather rough video, courtesy Greg Garsten, GG2.1)
* From 1980; first game: Thom McKee vs. Jackie; Thom wins his frst car (GSN, first few seconds missing; GG2.2)
* From 1980; first game: Thom McKee vs. Erik; Thom McKee loses (GSN, courtesy Greg Garsten; GG2.3)
* From 1983; first game: Jeffrey vs. Dave (USA, first few seconds missing; courtesy Trent McSwain, TAPE9.6)
* From 1983; 1000th episode; first game: Sharon vs. Jerry (GSN, part of opening missing and occasional video problems; SW10.3)
* From 1984; first game: Kit Salisbury vs. the Dragon; Kit wins his fourth car, and later passes $100,000 (GSN, MS1.2)
* From early 1985; first Game: May vs. Mark (GSN, GSN1.2)
* From 1985; first game: Dan vs. Carolyn; $6600 pot is won after multiple games are played; no Dragon game (GSN, CJC2.2)
* From 1985; first game: Gary vs. Curtis (GSN, first few seconds missing and bad commercial edits; BMN1.4)
* From 1985; first game: Gisele vs. Dragon; Wink's last episode (GSN, SW10.4)
JIM CALDWELL - Well, he tried, and got better, but I'm sure Jim learned something from this.
* From September 1985; season premiere; first game: Gisele vs. Archie (GSN, first few seconds missing, low audio and audio slightly out of sync; TAPE9.3)
* From 1986; series finale; first game: Dwier vs. Laurie; Jim shows a clip of Thom McKee's last TTD moments at the end (OB; mediocre quality; AS1.7)
PATRICK WAYNE - Oh... where was Wink when you needed him? The 1990 revival was bad enough, but the Duke would have been very disappointed in his son's hosting, and I'm sure Patrick himself wasn't satisfied with his hosting, either.
* From 1990; First Game: Michelle vs. Susan; you wouldn't want to trade for this one because it has the infamous rapping dragon and slayer! Also, when interviewing a contestant, Patrick makes a couple mistakes that Jim Caldwell could've easily made five years before! (USA, HISTK.4)
TO TELL THE TRUTH - The classic game of distinguishing the real deal from the pretender.
CELEBRITY LEGEND: PB = Polly Bergen; KC = Kitty Carlisle; TP = Tom Poston; PC = Peggy Cass; BC = Bill Cullen; OB = Orson Bean
1. Pilot ("Nothing But the Truth"); hosted by Mike Wallace; with PB, John Cameron Swayze, Hildy Parks and Dick Van Dyke; first subject: Tony Costello (KIN; courtesy Trent McSwain, TMS2.1)
BUD COLLYER - A classic game with a classy host.
* From 1957; with Betsy Palmer, Don Ameche, KC and Hy Gardner; first subject: Robert Shevlin (sp?) (KIN, JD1.2)
* From April 1, 1963; with Nancy Dussault, Barry Nelson, Ann Sheridan and Sam Levenson; first subject: Marlene Thompson; Jack Clark announces (KIN, TMS8.12)
* From August 29, 1966; with TP, PC, OB, Joan Fontaine; first subject; Michael Gonzalez; celebrity guest: KITTY CARLISLE (GSN, TMS7.11)
GARRY MOORE - This version was very colorful, complete with a Beatle-esque theme and (in early episodes) a "far out" set!
* From 1969; with BC, PC, OB and KC; first subject: Gary Nowicki; Bill Cullen's wife Anne demonstrates the flying trapeze after game 1; last few seconds missing (GSN, courtesy Trent McSwain, TMS7.13)
* From 1970; with PC, BC, KC and TP; first subject: Adolfo (GSN, courtesy Trent McSwain, TMS7.12)
* From 1971; with PC, BC, KC and Gene Rayburn; first subject: Rudd Weatherwax (Lassie's owner and trainer); first few seconds missing (GSN, courtesy Trent McSwain, TMS8.14)
* From 1973; with BC, KC, Joe Garagiola and PC; first subject: Fortune Mochrie; second subject is ORVILLE REDENBACHER, who stumps the entire panel! (GSN, courtesy Mickey Stevens, MS1.3)
JOE GARAGIOLA - The catcher-turned-TV personality did well as host after Garry Moore's retirement.
* From 1978; with KC, BC, PC and Soupy Sales; first subject: Abraham B. Hurwtiz, father of Shari Lewis, who also appears; Lamb Chop does the intro (GSN, courtesy Trent McSwain, TMS7.8)
ROBIN WARD - The host was mediocre, but a least a neat set and Hustle-esque theme made up for that.
* From 1980; with Nipsey Russell, Anita Gillette, Soupy Sales and Fannie Flagg; first subject: Thom McKee (yes, THAT Thom Mckee); low audio (GSN, courtesy Trent McSwain, TMS8.13)
THE 1990 REVIVAL - This version had a great set, an excellent instrumental orchestral update of the 70s theme, and a nice "One on One" game, but it suffered from instability at the hosting postion.
GORDON ELLIOTT - The 6'7" Aussie TV personality may have been the best host on this version.
* From September 26, 1990; panelists: OB, Mary Ann Mobley, Tom Villard, KC; first subject: Steve Betz (GSNC, RR9.1)
LYNN SWANN - One of several ex-pro football players who tried his hand at hosting game shows; as expected, he wasn't great, but he was decent at best.
* From November 8, 1990; panelists: Ron Masak, PC, OB, PB; first subject: Debbie Williams (GSNC, RR6.2)
* From November 13, 1990; panelists: MONTY HALL, Vicki Lawrence Schultz, David Niven Jr., KC; first subject: Heather Holyoke; a clip from "Ca$h Explosion" is featured! (GSNC, courtesy Ryan Rinkerman, RR9.2)
JOHN O'HURLEY - The most recent version of one of TV's most durable panel shows.
* From 2000; with MT, PP, Richard Kind and KC; first subject: Dr. I. King Jordan (OC, joined during questioning in game 1; TAPE9.7)
THE NEW TREASURE HUNT (Geoff Edwards) - A fun show that predated Deal or No Deal! (1 episode)
1. First game: Ruth Davis wins $25,000! (GSNC, from 50 Greatest Game Shows)
TRUMP CARD (Jimmy Cefalo) - The gameplay was decent, the host was good-but-not-great, but it all took a backseat to the glamour and glitz of Atlantic City. (1 episode)
* From September 10, 1990; series premiere; Melissa vs. Duane vs. John; The Donald himself appears at the beginning; $10,000 win; rough video and audio (OB, TMS5.5)
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES (Bob Barker) - One of the earliest game shows ever, and a true classic, and it made Bob Barker a household name. (2 episodes)
• From December 31, 1956; Bob Barker’s TV debut; Ralph Edwards introduces Barker at the beginning and gets him ready (KIN, inactive counter on bottom, SW6.3)
• From 1966; first contestants: Scott and Bernie (Color KIN, SW2.2)
TWENTY ONE (Jack Barry) - One of the most significant of the quiz shows of the 50s, largely because it was rigged. (2 episodes)
* From 1956; Charles Van Doren vs. Herbert Stempel (KIN, SW2.5)
21 (Jim Lange) - An attempted update of the infamous quiz show, but it never made it past the pilot phase.
* Unsold pilot from 1982; Steve vs. Marie (SM, JP3.3)
VIDEO VILLAGE - A fun vintage game where your basic board game comes to life! (2 episodes)
1. From September 16, 1960; last primetime show; Red Rowe guest hosts; opening missing (KIN, TMS12.1)
2. Monty Hall: From June 14, 1962; 500th (and penultimate) episode; first game: Beverly vs. Ted (KIN, RR5F.1)
WEAKEST LINK - Millionaire meets Survivor in this scary game. (2 episodes)
ANNE ROBINSON - She was able to do what she did well on both sides of the Atlantic.
* From March 2002; Faddah vs. Jennifer vs. Robert vs. Teri vs. Brynne vs. Tricia vs. Bubba vs. Huaiyu (OC)
GEORGE GRAY - He wasn't quite as scary as Anne was.
* Jeff vs. Donald vs. Tremeca vs. Elaine vs. Lisa vs. Steve (GSN)
WHAT'S MY LINE? - The world-famous panel game of finding out what people do for a living.
Now with its own section!
WHAT'S GOING ON? (Lee Bowman) - Silly panel game whose title speaks for itself. (1 episode)
1. From December 12, 1954; Susan Oakland, Cliff Norton, Kitty Carlisle (GSN, RR4F.3)
WHAT WOULD YOU DO? (Marc Summers) - Audience-participation game where members either performed the required tasks or got pied in a certain way. (1 episode)
1. Events: Musical Pies, The Butt Dance, Plexiglas Faces, Deranged Barber, Medley (OC, JAL1A.4)
WHEEL OF FORTUNE - A popular daytime hit-turned-syndicated smash, and it continues to captivate audiences today, and I'm glad it still does.
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO? (Greg Lee, Chief Lynne Thigpen) - A fun way to learn about world geography, courtesy of the good folks at Acme Crime Net! (24 episodes)
1. Pilot #1; "The Purloined Pooch"; Jerrylyn vs. Prashant vs. Mike; Patty Larceny steals the Westminster Dog Show champion from Nairobi, Kenya; different scoring system; bonus win (PBS, AS5A.1)
2. Pilot #2; “The Disoriented Express”; Jacki vs. Ted vs. Cade; Double Trouble steal the TGV from France; different scoring system (PBS, AS5A.2)
3. From October 7, 1991; “The Gateway Getaway”; Jason vs. Amy vs. Ali; Robocrook steals the Gateway Arch from St. Louis, Missouri; the loot, warrant and crook are all caught on the first try! Narrow bonus loss! (PBS, AS5A.3)
4. From October 9, 1991; "The Case of the False False Teeth"; Lauren vs. Khemaridh vs. Kwaku; Patty Larceny steals George Washington's fake false teeth from Washington, D.C.; 3-way tie at the end of round one; bonus win (PBS, TMS5.7)
5. From October 30, 1991; "Minnehaha: the Filching of the Falls"; Shamita vs. Steven vs. Jessica; Double Trouble steal the Minnehaha Falls from Minneapolis, Minnesota; last-second bonus win (PBS, TMS1.11)
6. From November 18, 1991; "The Chunnel Channel Caper"; Dimani vs. Naureen vs. Heath; Eartha Brute steals the Chunnel from the English Channel; bonus win with 6 seconds to spare; Training Session at the end (PBS, RR12.3)
7. From 1991; “The Fat Lady Sings No More”; Jonathan vs. Ramesh vs. Jane; The Contessa steals the Opera House from Sydney, Australia (PBS, AS5A.4)
8. From 1991; “The Hammering Hank Heist”; Nili vs. David vs. Joanne; Vic the Slick steals Hank Aaron's bat from Cooperstown, New York (PBS, AS5B.1)
9. From September 8, 1992; Second Season Premiere; “Disturbing the Heavenly Peace”; Mayim Bialik and Santhosh vs. Tatiana Ali and Caitlin vs. Jeremy Miller and Lindsey; Double Trouble steal Tianenmen Square from Beijing, China (PBS, AS5B.2)
10. From October 1, 1992; "A Carmen for Carmen" or "I Only Have Islands For You"; Noah vs. Richard vs. Phil; Vic the Slick steals the island of Carmen from the Gulf of California; last-second bonus win (PBS, TMS3.13)
11. From October 30, 1992; "WSK-Gone": Laura vs. Henry vs. Molly; Wonder Rat steals PBS station WSKG from Binghamton, New York; Bonus win; last minute missing (PBS, AS3.7)
12. From November 13, 1992; 100th episode; "My Cup Runneth Away"; Leila vs. Tarak vs. Elnaz; Double Trouble steal the World Cup from Zurich, Switzerland (PBS, AS7.1)
13. From November 17, 1992; "Beach Blanket Bye-Bye"; Chandra vs. James vs. Cynthia; Patty Larceny steals Ipanema Beach from Brazil; slide drops down in round 2; credits cut off (PBS, AS7.2)
14. From December 8, 1992; "The Artificial Army Abduction"; Gabrielle vs. Alejandro vs. Letha; Wonder Rat steals the Terra Cotta Army from China; pledge break episode (PBS, AS6.5)
15. From December 10, 1992; “The Heinous Hockey Heist”; Tony vs. Ijha vs. Michael; Top Grunge steals the Edmonton Oilers and their arena from Edmonton, Alberta (PBS, AS5C.2)
16. From December 11, 1992; “Tomfoolery in Thailand”; Alexis vs. Jenny vs. Hernando; Patty Larceny steals the Thailand Sisters statue from Phuket, Thailand (PBS, AS5C.3)
17. From December 14, 1992; "She Took the Notes Right Out of My Mouth"; Shebra vs. Jeanne vs. Rachel; Kneemoi steals the voices from the Vienna Boy's Choir; one player finishes with *0* Acme Crime Bucks! (PBS, RR2H.3)
18. From 1992; "Cur Cribs Curves": Greg vs. Annie vs. Joshua; Vic the Slick steals Lombard Street from San Francisco (PBS, AS4.20)
19. From 1992; “Superscam”; Mena vs. Yolanda vs. Matthew; Wonder Rat steals Metropolis, Illinois (PBS, AS5B.3)
20. From 1992; “Chumps D’Elysses/Arch Criminal”; Robert vs. Sharon vs. Matt; Eartha Brute steals the Arc de Triomphe from Paris, France (PBS, AS5B.4)
21. From 1992; “Gorgeous George/Losing Face”; Katey vs. Marcelo vs. Alexandria; Kneemoi steals George Washington's face off of every U.S. dollar bill (PBS, AS5C.1)
22. From September 28, 1993; "Robot Robotnapper": Sal vs. Lauren vs. Eric; Robocrook steals Pizzabot from Marina Del Rey; it takes a long time to find the loot, warrant and crook properly in round 2! (PBS, AS4.22)
23. From October 6, 1993; “Withdrawal Symptoms”; Heather vs. Isaac vs. Jami; Sarah Nade (in her first appearance) steals the SEWA Bank from Ahmadabad, India; bonus win (PBS, AS5C.4)
24. From November 24, 1993; "I Only Have Spice For You"; Anthony vs. Susan vs. Jay; Top Grunge steals the spices from Indonesia; low audio (PBS, AS7.2)
(CELEBRITY) WHEW! (Tom Kennedy) - A complicated but fascinating game filled with trickery, made a cult hit courtesy of Randy Travis. AMASIA! (3 episodes)
1. First game: Pat vs. Gauntlet; second game: Pat vs. Randy Amasia (OB; rough video, AS1.16)
2. First game: Randy Amasia vs. Gauntlet; $25,000 win (SM, AS1.17)
3. From May 30, 1980; series finale; Betty White and John Saxon; Stephanie vs. Steven (OB, CD3A.5)
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE (Regis Philbin) - They retried the million-dollar format at the turn of the millennium, and this import became a national success, as it has in many other countries. (25 episodes)
* From August 28, 2999; Night 12; first player: Michael Rosenthal vs. $125,000 (RPT, MIL.1)
* From August 29, 1999; Night 13; first player: Doug Foster vs. $300; credits missing (RPT, MIL.2)
* From November 19, 1999; Night 13; first player: John Carpenter vs. $300; John Carpenter becomes the first player to win $1,000,000! (OC, courtesy Chuck Donegan, CD2.14)
* From November 1999; second season finale; first player: Lauren vs. $1000; Neil Larrimore wins $250,000 (OC, GSN2.5)
* From January 18, 2000; Night 50; Dan Blonsky wins $1,000,000! (GSN)
* From March 16, 2000; Night 70; first player: Al vs. $125,000; Regis says a contestant has 2 lifelines left when he only has one! (OC, CB99.4)
* The last of the Champions shows
* From 2000; first player: Tom O'Brien vs. $1,000,000; also features the start of Bob House's million-dollar run (OC, OCT97.9)
* From 2000; Night 92; Celebrity Millionaire; first player: Queen Latifah vs. $100 (RPT, MIL.6)
* From July 6, 2000; first player: Kim Hunt vs. $64,000; he wins $1,000,000! (OC, MIL.3)
* From July 11, 2000; first player: Eric Lillenthal vs. $32,000; David Goodman wins $1,000,000! (OC, MIL.4)
* From 2000; first player: Kevin Fleming vs. $2000 (OC, MIL.7)
* From 2000; first player: Joe Mallon vs. $16,000 (OC)
* From December 2000; first player: Bob Bargar (GSN)
* From 2001; first player: Connie Stoltz vs. $500,000; ending cut off (OC, MIL.8)
* From 2001; Kevin Olmstead wins $2.18 MILLION!!!!! (GSN)
* From September 7, 2001; special 30-minute episode, where Ed Toutant wins $1.68 MILLION! (OC, MS1.10)
* The final ABC episode before it went into syndication; first player: Kathy Yahr vs. $4,000; 90-minute finale (OC, GBA.10)
******* All 7 of the May 2004 episodes of Super Millionaire (all OC, ABC504.1-7)
WILD AND CRAZY KIDS (Omar Gooding, Donnie Jeffcoat) - The traveling show that went everywhere to find youngsters participating in outrageous sports-related events.
WIN BEN STEIN'S MONEY (Ben Stein, Jimmy Kimmel) - The only show where you can win $5000 by outwitting the host. (1 episode)
* From 1998; Christopher vs. Lisa vs. Bob; $5000 win with a perfect score; Ben and Jimmy drop trou! Also, it's #666 in my collection! (Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!) (GSNC, courtesy Josh Leeman, JL3.4)
WIN, LOSE OR DRAW (Vicki Lawrence) - The quick-draw game that anyone can play! (1 episode)
* From December 1987; Eva Gabor, Fannie Flagg, Pat Morita, Robert Goulet; Joanne vs. Mark; Vicki, the contestants and the stars sing "Auld Lang Syne" before the closing credits (OC, courtesy James Day, JD5.3)
WINNER TAKE ALL (Bill Cullen) - A very early game show filled with lots of innovations. (1 episode)
* First game: Dr. Tillman vs. Mrs. Heller (GSN, courtesy Josh Leeman, JL2.1)
WINNING STREAK (Bill Cullen) - Another rare gem, of which only one known episode exists. (1 episode)
* The only known existing episode; first game: Paul vs. Bonus (GSN, courtesy Anton Spivack, AS4.21)
WIPEOUT (Peter Tomarken) - Another exciting game that went largely unnoticed and deserved a longer run. (2 episodes)
* From 1988; Nikki vs. Kathy vs. Kevin; Peter refers to the first Wipeout as a Whammy! (USA, first few seconds and closing credits missing, mediocre video quality, CD2.5)
* From 1988; Kaylene vs. Cameron vs. Dean; color fluctuation and blurry video; opening missing (OB, TMS5.9)
WORDPLAY (Tom Kennedy) - TK's last game show, and another fun one, where you find out what spelling bee words actually mean! (1 episode)
* From September 4, 1987; series finale (and TK's last episode as a permanent host); Jimmy Aleck, Marsha Warfield, Jamie Farr; John vs. Elizabeth; $7500 win (OB, RR10.4)
YOU BET YOUR LIFE (Groucho Marx, George Fenneman) - The gameplay was okay, but it was Groucho's humor and interviews, along with the secret word, that made this show memorable. (1 episode)
1. From 1958; first players: Sammy Cahn and Louise; secret word: Name, which was uttered during the first interview! (KIN, VM1.12)
2. From 1959; secret word: Hand (RPT, TMS12.3)
YOU DON'T SAY! (Tom Kennedy) - It's not what you say that counts! (1 episode)
1. From April 5, 1963; Betty White & Barry Sullivan; first game: Hope vs. Bonus (KIN, JL1.1)
YOUR NUMBER'S UP! (Nipsey Russell) - The only show where home viewers and audience members could win with the last four digits of their phone number.
1. October 7, 1985; Casey vs. Sylvia vs. Ray (OC, JD2B.1)
2. October 8, 1985; Roberta vs. Nancy vs. Casey (OC, JD2B.2)
3. October 9, 1985; Lenny vs. Linda vs. Casey; $5000 win (OC, JD2B.3)
4. December 20, 1985; finale; Carol vs. Barry vs. Peggy; $5000 win (OC, JD2B.4)
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