- Definition & Application. In writing, context is the information surrounding the information. Without context, information can be misinterpreted; with context, information can be understood. Context helps readers understand what they otherwise wouldn't be able to comprehend. It is a much-needed assistant, helping readers define unknown words and make sense of outside information. In writing, it is often necessary to provide new words, concepts and information to help develop a thought.
The Chase (U.S. game show) The Chase is an American television quiz show based on the British program of the same name. The show premiered on August 6, 2013, on Game Show Network (GSN). It is hosted by Brooke Burns, and features Mark Labbett (nicknamed The Beast) as the chaser. The American version of the show follows the same general format as the original UK version, but with teams of three contestants instead of four.
The Name of the Game (TV series) The Name of the Game is an American television series starring Tony Franciosa, Gene Barry, and Robert Stack from 1968 to 1971 on NBC, totaling 76 episodes of 90 minutes each. The show was a pioneering wheel series, setting the stage for The Bold Ones and the NBC Mystery Movie in the 1970s.