The Classic Game Shows Quiz


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Contestants had to get twenty-one points, or as close as possible, to win. The producers fed answers to contestants to create more dramatic contests in hopes of driving up ratings, sparking the quiz show scandal.



The trivia question was the truth, while the stunt was the consequences portion of "Truth or Consequences."



When a joker appeared on "The Joker's Wild," players could use it to modify possible scores or choose different topics than what appeared on the board.



Because games of tic-tac-toe so often end in ties, a single game of "Tic Tac Dough" could take multiple episodes to complete.



The prize amount sort of gives this one away — "The $64,000 Question."



"Dotto" had a great premise, but a terrible name.



"Remote Control" had contestants select categories on a retro TV screen. It's possibly the only game show that regularly gave players wet willies.



The "Beat the Clock" concept may sound familiar, as it was resurrected in recent years under the name "Minute to Win It."



Much of each "You Bet Your Life" episode was devoted to Marx's ad-libbed comedy.



"Name That Tune" briefly gave us the pop culture catch phrase "I can name that tune in five seconds!"



What is "Jeopardy"?



No Whammy, no Whammy, no Whammy, STOP! "Press Your Luck" is the name of the show.



If the contestants failed to answer the questions, producers allowed listeners/viewers to call in and donate the money. "Strike It Rich" was subject to numerous complaints over its run.



The unusual riddle game had the generic name "Jackpot."



The "Singled Out" method actually seems like a pretty reasonable way to find a compatible date.



"Pictionary" was hosted by sitcom star Alan Thicke.



The studio set for "Win, Lose or Draw" was made to look like producer Burt Reynolds' living room for some reason.



What's the most unusual place you've ever made whoopee? "While watching 'The Newlywed Game,' Bob."



"Sabado Gigante" ("Giant Saturday") was on the air for more than 50 years.



The low-value prizes on "Let's Make a Deal" were called "zonks."



I'd like to buy a vowel … "e." OK, I'd like to guess the puzzle. "Wheel of Fortune"?



"The Dating Game" is an icon of 1960s and '70s American pop culture.



Circle gets the square — "Hollywood Squares."



"Password" was a long-running show and was one of the first game shows to feature a bonus round.



If the contestant and audience agreed, they'd made a successful "Love Connection."



"What's My Line?" was on TV from 1950 to 1975.



"ElimiDate" was a popular late night show due to its risque situations.



"The Price Is Right" has been on the air continuously since 1972 and had a 10-year run in the '50s and '60s.



"Family Feud" has had several hosts over the decades, most of them known for their comedic reactions to the frequently risque answers given by contestants.



The correct answer to "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is, presumably, "everyone except billionaires." And since this is the last question of the quiz, this is indeed your final answer.


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