Face the Music
(No comment.)
(1980) Challengers: Fred vs. Sarah vs. Al; champion: Marilyn (B) (PBurgos Tape 7.16)
(1980) Challengers: Jo An vs. Andy vs. Sharlene (the latter was on the premiere of Shopping Spree, among other shows); champion: Jess Platt (going for his 5th win) (B) (PBurgos Tape 7.15)
Family Challenge (Ray Combs)
(Great hour-long stunt show for the whole family! It's too bad the second season was the show's downfall.)
(1995) Stromath vs. Harrison (special appearance by Hawk of American Gladiators!;one contestant injures Ray!) (OB/B+) (MTiller1.1)
(10/6/95) Miranda vs. Drager (OC/A-) (JFisher5.1)
(10/10/95) First taped episode- Wievel vs. Bennett (GSN/A+) (GBrobeck4.3)
(10/18/95) Cohen vs. Fields (OB/B+) (JFisher5.2)
(November 1995) Thanksgiving Ice Capades Special (from Universal CityWalk in Hollywood)- Harrisons vs. Oropezas (Randy West announces) (OC/A-) (JFisher1.1)
Family Double Dare (FOX; 1988)
(This is where my favorite version of Double Dare started out!)
(4/3/88) Sneak Preview episode- McGoldrick vs. O'Donnell (OC/A-) (RRinkerman47.1)
(1988) Chews vs. Wilfrids (Nick RPT/B) (BSchwartz7.2)
(1988) McKennas vs. Millhouses (OB/B) (BSchwartz7.3)
(1988) Winwards vs. Reillys (OB/B) (BSchwartz8.1)
(1988) Fondaks vs. Fischers (few issues during the 2nd toss-up, but everything else is in perfect quality; credits are cut) (a record is set in the Obstacle Course!) (Nick RPT/B+ (save for the 2nd toss-up)) (JLeeman3.4)
Family Double Dare (Nickelodeon; 1990-1992)
(Back, and better than ever!)
(1990) Mind Benders vs. Down Hill Racers (early episode w/triangular 3-digit scoreboards; $1,050 scored, which may explain why they are eliminated later on!) (Nick RPT/A) (TMcSwain1.1)
(1990) Red Stars vs. Fast Tracks (a Physical Challenge is completed in only 2 seconds!; intense Obstacle Course!) (opening chipped) (Nick broadcast/A) (JLeeman4.1)
(1990) Ready or Nots vs. Turgid Snowballs (Marc arrives late!) (Nick GAS/A+) (JFisher15.4)
(1990) Buckeyes vs. Wildcats (w/a finishing score of $925-0, and an intense Obstacle Course!) (Nick GAS/A) (AKudey22.4)
(1990) Goop Busters vs. Avengers (90s Are All That RPT/A+; no commercials)
(1990) Red Knights vs. Thoroughbreds (Robin Marella opens the show instead of Marc!) (GAS/A+) (RRinkerman10.2)
(1992) Red Roundtable vs. Blue Bandits (RPT/A) (RRinkerman34.1)
(1992) Slimers vs. Blue Bombers (RPT/A) (RRinkerman34.2)
(1992) Polar Bears vs. Daredevils (RPT/A) (RRinkerman34.3)
(1992) High Rollers vs. Slime Stoppers (RRinkerman34.4)
(2/7/93) The hour-long Tournament of Champions- Game 1 (Brains): Granite Toast vs. Killer Kellers; Game 2 (Brawn): Space Cadets vs. Gruesome Grindles (special appearance by Harvey at the end (who was guarding the winner's trophy!)) (Nick RPT/A; commercials included) (BCoore3)
Family Feud
(Combs' version was the best, IMO. I saw his version first. Dawson's version was what got me back into the show, and Harvey's version was absolutely hilarious!)
(Richard Dawson; ABC)
(1979) Cagle vs. Artiano (OC/A-) (DDowns7.4)
Covington vs. Cianfrocca (no credits) (GSN/A+)
(6/14/85) Finale- Murphy vs. Mackin (w/an emotional farewell speech by Richard at the end, as well as an extra speech exclusive only to this copy) (SM/B-) (JLeeman4.3)
(Ray Combs; CBS)
(7/4/88) Premiere episode- Drodzowski vs. Holtrust (Ray gives a great monologue in the opening) (OC/A) (DDowns16.3)
(12/25/90) Christmas episode- Amann vs. Stombaugh (Ray brings his family to open the show) (GSN/A; commercials included) (CDonegan11.1)
Family Feud Challenge
(November 1992) 30-minute episode- King vs. Cisco (OC/A) (TMcSwain19.4)
(Ray Combs; Syndication)
(12/14/88) World Series Playoff Special- Los Angeles Dodgers (Dave Stewart, Todd Maulding, Alejandro Pena, Rick Demsey, & Mike Davis) vs. Oakland Athletics (Dave Anderson, Mike Gallego, Dennis Eckersley, Bob Welch, & Rick Honeycutt) (GSN/A) (DDowns17.2)
(December 1988) Priestly vs. Rambert (a contestant gets over 200 points on her own in the first half of Fast Money; Ray plays a little trick on her sister in the second half!) (GSN/A) (AKudey14.5)
(1989) Gallagher vs. Arnold (OB/A-) (IWallis2.1)
(3/17/89) Super Bowl Special- Cincinnati Bengals (James Brooks, Boomer Esiason, David Fulcher, Anthony Munoz, and Ickey Woods) vs. San Francisco 49ers (Guy McIntyre, Bubba Paris, Pierce Holt, Riki Ellison, and Michael Carter) (GSN/A) (DDowns16.4)(10/27/89) Camper vs. Campbell (GSN/A+) (JFisher14.5)
(4/17/90) Thomas vs. Taylor (GSN/A+) (JFisher14.6)
(1992) Battle of the Celebrity Look-Alikes- Cher, Madonna, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, and Liz Taylor vs. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronald Reagan, Elvis Presley, Burt Reynolds, and Norman Schwartzkopf (audio slightly off-sync) (GSN/A+) (DDowns16.5)
(February 1993) Lima vs. Halverson (part of intro missing) (OC/A-) (JFisher13.5)
(February 1993) Celebrity episode- Roseanne vs. The Jackie Thomas Show (OC/A) (JFisher15.5)
(Steve Harvey)
(9/13/10) Steve Harvey’s first episode (OB/A+)
(9/12/11) 13th season premiere- Thompson vs. Brown (OC/A+)
(9/12/11) (double run) Anderson vs. Avello (OC/A+)
(9/13/11) Howell vs. Brown (“Whipped cream on a salad”?!) (OC/A+)
(9/13/11) (double run) Scieneaux vs. Avello (OC/A+)
(9/14/11) Schiavo vs. Brown (OC/A+)
(9/14/11) (double run) Bouley vs. Avello (OC/A+)
(9/15/11) Schiavo vs. Davis (OC/A+)
(9/15/11) (double run) Bouley vs. Ice (OC/A+)
(9/16/11) Schiavo vs. Hackney (OC/A+)
(9/16/11) (double run) Bouley vs. Mason (OC/A+)
(9/19/11) (OC/A+)
(9/19/11) (double dun) (OC/A+)
(9/20/11) (OC/A+)
(9/20/11) (double dun) (OC/A+)
(9/21/11) (OC/A+)
(9/21/11) (double dun) (OC/A+)
(9/22/11) (OC/A+)
(9/22/11) (double dun) (OC/A+)
(9/23/11) (OC/A+)
(9/23/11) (double dun) (OC/A+)
(9/26/11) (OC/A+)
(9/26/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/27/11) (OC/A+)
(9/27/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/28/11) (OC/A+)
(9/28/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/29/11) (OC/A+)
(9/29/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/30/11) (OC/A+)
(9/30/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(10/3/11) (OC/A+)
(10/3/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(10/3/11) (OC/A+)
(10/3/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/10/12) 14th Season Premiere (now in high definition) (OC/A+)
(9/10/12) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/11/12) (OC/A+)
(1/8/13) Big Money Tournament Finale (RPT/A+)
(1/31/13) (OC/A+)
Family Fortunes (UK version of Family Feud)
(1983) Celebrity Christmas episode (A-) (DDowns4.4)
Family Game Night
(The Hub's first, and absolute BEST, game show! All your favorite games come to life!)
(12/3/10) (OB/A)
(12/24/10) Holiday Special (OB/A+)
(12/31/10) Final episode of 2010 (RPT/A+)
(1/21/11) (a contestant loses a tooth during commercial!) (RPT/A+; commercials included)
(9/2/11) 2nd season premiere episode- Ryan’s family vs. Geordon’s family (OC/A+)
(9/2/11) 2nd episode of the 2nd season- Michael’s family vs. Azia’s family (OC/A+)
(9/9/11) Tillman’s family vs. Wyatt’s family (RPT/A+; commercials included)
(9/16/11) Sable’s family vs. Jojo’s family (OC/A+)
(9/23/11) Joseph’s family vs. Lucas’ family (OC/A+)
(9/30/11) Avery’s family vs. Krista’s family (OC/A+)
(10/7/11) Kyla’s family vs. Payton’s family (RPT/A+)
(10/14/11) Hannah’s family vs. Aman’s family (OC/A+)
(10/23/11) Maddy’s family vs. Hannah’s family (OC/A+)
(10/30/11) (RPT/A+)
(11/27/11) Marissa's family vs. Abbey's family (OC/A+)
(12/4/11) Colette's family vs. Caleb's family (OC/A+)
(12/18/11) Holiday special (OC/A+)
(1/8/12) (OC/A+)
(1/22/12) (OC/A+)
(2/5/12) (OC/A+)
(2/26/12) (OC/A+)
(9/23/12) (Season 3 premiere, with new games, and a new format) (OC/A+)
(9/30/12) (OC/A+)
(8/18/13) (Season 4 premiere, w/new games) (OC/A+)
(8/25/13) (OC/A+)
(9/1/13) (OC/A+)
(9/8/13) (OC/A+)
(10/27/13) (OC/A+)
Figure it Out (Summer Sanders)
(It's like I've Got a Secret on Nickelodeon!)
(1997) Panel: Mike O’Malley, Josh Server, Danny Tamberelli, and Lori Beth Denberg (Nick GAS/A)
(1997) Panelists: Kevin Kopelow, Preslaysa Edwards, Danny Tamberelli, and Lori Beth Denberg; Game 1: Rian, Game 2: Jason (Nick GAS/A) (RRinkerman31.3)
(1998) Panelists: Moira Quirk, Irene Ng, Danny Tamberelli, Lori Beth Denberg; Game 1: Charlie, Game 2: Linda (Nick GAS/A) (RRinkerman31.4)
Figure it Out (Jeff Sutphen)
(This version stays true to the original!)
(6/11/12) Premiere! (OC)
(6/12/12) (OC)
(6/13/12) (OC)
(6/14/12) (OC)
(6/15/12) (OC)
(6/18/12) (OC)
(6/19/12) (OC)
(6/20/12) (OC)
(6/21/12) (OC)
(6/22/12) (OC)
(6/25/12) (OC)
(6/26/12) (OC)
(6/27/12) (OC)
(6/28/12) (OC)
(6/29/12) (OC)
(7/2/12) (OC)
(7/3/12) (OC)
(7/4/12) (OC)
(7/5/12) (OC)
(7/9/12) (OC)
(7/10/12) (OC)
(7/11/12) The infamous "Runaway Grennan" episode! (when the Word of Honor is guessed, Grennan runs away, only to get caught by Jeff!) (OC)
(7/12/12) (OC)
(7/16/12) (OC)
(7/17/12) (OC)
Finders Keepers
(Another of Nickelodeon's best. IMO, both versions were equally astounding.)
(Wesley Eure)
(11/2/87) Premiere episode- Cathy & Tim vs. Lacey & Justin (Harvey announces) (OB/B) (IWallis2.5)
(1987) Harold & Amanda vs. Megan & Rob (w/the rare Exercise Room) (Harvey announces) (Nick GAS/A-) (TMcSwain5.5)
(1987) Don & Jill vs. Michelle & Derek (Harvey announces) (Nick GAS/A+) (JLeeman4.4)
(Larry Toffler)
(1989) Jacob & Nicole vs. Adam & Michelle (Nick GAS/A) (PBurgos Tape 2.7)
Free 4 All
(1994) Jaime, Sherry, & John vs. Franschell, Michael, & Lothell (OB/A-) (BWallo1.4)
(1994) Kathy, Barbara, & Jeff vs. Jennifer, Kurt, & Tim (USA/A) (TMcSwain25.3)
Fun House
(One of the first kid's game shows I've ever seen!)
(9/4/88) 1988 hour-long premiere episode! (OC/B) (RRinkerman7.1)
(November 1988) Thanksgiving episode- Heather & Kurt vs. Evelyn & Andy (OB/B+) (TMcSwain6.4)
(1988/89) Daniel & Emily vs. Jennifer & Walter (OB/B) (TMcSwain6.3)
(12/23/88) Christmas episode (OB/B) (TMcSwain1.3)
(3/10/89) Salute to Mexico- Taishah & Derrick vs. Seth & Kimberly (OC/A)
(1989) 50 States Salute episode (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island)- Sara Gilbert & Ross vs. Benji Gregory & Karen (OB/B+) (TMcSwain6.1)
(1989) 50 States Salute episode (Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico)- Sara Gilbert & Nick vs. Benji Gregory & Marsha (OB/B+) (TMcSwain6.2)
(1990) Friday of "The Boys" Week - Ra'Nica vs. Shalyce (The Boys perform a mini-concert of Dial My Heart) (OB/A) (AKudey8.2)
FOX's Fun House
(1990) Kellie Williams & Reuben vs. Jaleel White & Azure (OC/A) (AKudey8.3)
(1990) Danny Pintauro & Erin vs. Leonardo DiCaprio & Nicole (OC/A) (AKudey8.3)
The Game of Life
(9/3/11) Premiere episode (OC/A+)
(9/24/11) (OC/A+)
(10/1/11) (OC/A+)
(10/8/11) (OC/A+)
(10/15/11) (OC/A+)
(10/23/11) Special twins episode (OC/A+)
(11/6/11) (OC/A+)
(11/20/11) (w/a Thanksgiving stunt) (RPT/A+; commercials included)
(12/4/11) (OC/A+)
(12/18/11) Christmas special (OC/A+)
(1/8/12) (OC/A+)
(1/29/12) (OC/A+)
Game Show Marathon
(If only this summer hit lasted longer...)
Kathy Najimy vs. Lance Bass in Match Game (guest stars: Betty White, Adam Carolla, Adrienne Curry, Bruce Villanch, Kathy Griffin, and George Foreman) (OB/A+)
Get the Picture
(Cool puzzles, neat set, and terrific host!)
(1991) Premiere- Yvonne & Dan vs. Jenny & Steve (Nick GAS/A) (PBurgos Tape 2.9)
(1991) Amy & John vs. Melissa & Eric (Nick broadcast (O-Zone airing)/A; some commercials) (PBurgos Tape 2.10)
(1992) Karah & Joey vs. Billy & Elena (last-second win at Mega Memory!) (Nick GAS/A) (PBurgos Tape 10.11)
Go
(No comment.)
(10/10/83) Premiere- Guest stars: Richard Kline & Elaine Joyce- Players: Corey, Patty, Sharon, and Gene vs. Lissa, John, Blair, and Chari (GSN/A; commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 1.17)
(1/20/84) Finale- Guest stars: Didi Conn & Charlie Siebert- Players: Janet, Cindy, Roseann, & Steve vs. Pat, Matthew, Judy & Kelly (GSN/A; commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 1.16)
(Nickelodeon/Global) GUTS
(Season 2)
(1993) Hour-long All-Stars special- Mike vs. Jana vs. Kelly (all had perfect scores in their previous appearances) (OB/A-) (JWilliamson2.4)
(Global)
(September 1995) Katya (CIS) vs. Santiago (Mexico) vs. Oren (Israel) (one player gets injured and replaced before the 2nd half) (GAS/A-) (JWilliamson2.2)
(1995) Holger (Germany) vs. Magda (Portugal) vs. Sandra (Spain) (GAS/A-) (JWilliamson2.3)
High Rollers
(Totally awesome show! Martindale's version was the best, even though the mini-games slowed the game down, and there was no increasing jackpot of prizes in the main game.)
Wink Martindale
(1987) Claudia vs. Rick (B+) (EPerez2.3)
(Thanksgiving 1987) Betty Jo vs. Jack (w/an all-cash board!) (USA/A-) (CDonegan32.1)
(12/22/1987) Nancy vs. Robert (SM/A+) (CDonegan32.2)
(1987) Jerry at the Big Numbers (jumpy video; fluctuating audio) (B-) (JDay1.2)
(1/22/88) Cheryl vs. Richard (USA/B; some commercials) (PBurgos Tape 1.7)
Hit Man
(January 1983) Premiere episode- Subjects: The Wizard of Oz and jeans (OB/A-) (CDonegan16.3)
(March 1983) Barbara vs. Dan vs. Cathy; Champion: Leon Reid; topics: Casablanca and Henry VIII (OC/A-) (TMcSwain20.2)
Hollywood Game Night
(7/25/13) (RPT/A+)
Hollywood Squares (Peter Marshall) (I rarely see his version, but to be fair, Marshall's got the skills.)
(NBC daytime)
(3/25/80) Country Western Week- Tammy Wynette, George Lindsey, Minnie Pearl, Jim Stafford, George Gobel, George Jones, Mel Tillis, Margo Smith, and Roy Clark; players: John vs. Diane (OC/A) (DDowns3.4)
(NBC nighttime)
(3/8/68) Edie Adams, Don Adams, Raymond Burr, Charlie Weaver, Abby Dalton, Wally Cox, Rose Marie, Milton Berle, and Buddy Hackett; players: Dean vs. Loretta (GSN/A) (DDowns3.3)
(Weekly Nighttime Syndication)
(1976) Jim Nabors, Pearl Bailey, *Oscar the Grouch*, Pam Grier, George Gobel, Arthur Godfrey, John Davidson, Karen Valentine, and Paul Lynde; players: Sam vs. Paula (GSN/A+) (SMitchell2.3)
(1979) The Legends of Rock-n-Roll: Little Anthony, Freddy Cannon, Fabian, Connie Francis, Bobby Vee, Martha Reed, Frankie Avalon, Patti Page, and Dick Clark; players: Jeannette vs. Gary (Secret Square plugs edited) (OB/B) (JLeeman4.5)
Hollywood Squares (John Davidson) (Best version EVER! 'Nuff said.)
(9/15/86) Premiere episode- John Byner, Jackie Collins, Mariette Hartley, Lorenzo Lamas, Itzhak Perlman, Phylicia & Ahmad Rashad, Emma Samms, Betty White, and Bronson Pinchot; players: Bob vs. Ciara (OC/B) (DDowns8.1)
(1986) Stars: Bronson Pinchot, Maryette Hartley, Betty White, John Byner, Lorenzo Lamas, Itzhak Perlman, Emma Samms, Jackie Collins, and Shadoe Stevens (his first on-screen cameo); players: Kenny vs. Deedee (glitchy at times) (OB/B) (TMcSwain18.1)
(11/26/86) Rip Taylor, Shirley Jones, Fred Willard, Edwin Newman, Steven Ford, Finola Hughes, Chris Lemmon, Mindy Cohn, and ALF; players: Fred vs. Shauna (OB/A) (PBurgos Tape 5.2)
(11/27/86) ALF, Rip Taylor, Edwin Newman, Fred Willard, Steven Ford, Finola Hughes, Chris Lemmon, Mindy Cohn, and Shirley Jones; players: Fred vs. Helene (OB/A) (PBurgos Tape 5.3)
(11/28/86) ALF, Rip Taylor, Chris Lemmon, Finola Hughes, Steven Ford, Edwin Newman, Shirley Jones, Mindy Cohn, and Fred Willard; players: Fred vs. DeAnn (OC/A) (PBurgos Tape 5.4)
(12/9/86) Steve Allen, Roseanne Barr, Audrey & Judy Landers, Lou Rawls, Mary Lou Retton, Shadoe Stevens, Fred Travalena, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, and Richard Simmons; players: Tom vs. Stacey (OB/RPT?/B+) (PBurgos Tape 16.13)
(11/2/87) Stars: Joan Rivers, Jim J. Bullock, Tom Poston, Jonathan Prince, Stuart Pankin, Tracey Bregman, Rex Reed & Bill Harris, Marilyn McCoo, & Shadoe Stevens; Players: Steve vs. Dana (5 games are played!) (USA/A) (GGarsten3.3)
(11/9/87) From Radio City Music Hall- Joan Rivers, Willard Scott, Peter Allen, Jim J. Bullock, Regis Philbin, Mark Gastineau, Jim Morris, Joan Lunden, and Dr. Ruth Westheimer & Shadoe Stevens (includes the debut of the 1988 Lincoln Continental; Mayor Ed Koch recites the rules); players: Tim vs. Virginia (OC/B) (BSchwartz8.2)
(11/10/87) From Radio City Music Hall- Joan Rivers, Willard Scott, Peter Allen, Jim J. Bullock, Regis Philbin, Mark Gastineau, Jim Morris, Joan Lunden, and Dr. Ruth & Shadoe Stevens (the set is risen by the music hall’s elevator; a question is asked about it); players: Daniel vs. Bea (special appearance by Good Morning America’s Spencer Christian) (OC/B+) (IWallis1.2)
(11/13/87) From Radio City Music Hall- Joan Rivers, Jim J. Bullock, Peter Allen, Regis Philbin, Gene Shalit, Lawrence Taylor, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Kim Zimmer, and Dr. Ruth & Shadoe Stevens; players: David vs. Annie (Crazy Eddie appears during the last question of the first game) (USA/B-; no commercials) (MLight 2.3)
(December 1987) Joan & Melissa Rivers, Joe Alaskey, Gary Coleman, Jim J. Bullock, Joan Embery, Alyssa Milano & Danny Pintauro, Tracey, Brandy, & Missy Gold, Mitch Gaylord, and Shadoe Stevens; (w/twin kid teams playing) Johnathan & Jeffrey vs. Melissa & Rachel (OB/B) (RRinkerman38.2)
(12/25/87) Christmas episode- Joan Rivers & John Davidson, Jr., Joe Alaskey, Gary Coleman, Jim J. Bullock, Joan Embery, Alyssa Milano & Danny Pintauro, Tracey, Brandy, & Missy Gold, Mitch Gaylord, and Shadoe Stevens (w/kids playing); players: Scott vs. Becky (Jim sings “Jingle Bell Rock” in the 2nd question) (OB/A; some commercials) (IWallis1.3)
(4/1/88) April Fool’s Day episode- Joan Rivers hosts; Celebrities: John Davidson, Zsa-Zsa Gabor, Anne Meara, Jim J. Bullock, Roddy McDowall, Ilene Graff, Johnny Bench, Marc Summers, and Shadoe Stevens; players: Jim vs. Jacqueline (OC/B+) (TMcSwain6.5)
(December 1988) Joan Rivers, Chris Lemmon, Debbie Reynolds (who sings during her first question), Jim J. Bullock, John Davidson, Jr & Melissa Rivers, Brian Bonsall & Tina Yothers, Jason Hervey, Janice Pennington, and Shadoe Stevens; (w/kids playing) Tommy vs. Suzy (USA/A) (RRinkerman38.3)
(9/27/88) Stars: Jim J. Bullock, Ross Shafer, Michael Winslow, Glen Campbell, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Leslie Easterbrook, Edie McClurg, and Howard Stern; players: Todd vs. Corin (Shadoe Stevens hosts with Howard in his announcing spot) (OB/A-) (TMcSwain18.2)
(December 1988) Christmas episode- Joan Rivers, Chris Lemmon, Debbie Reynolds, Jim J. Bullock, John Davidson, Jr & Melissa Rivers, Brian Bonsall & Tina Yothers, Jason Hervey, Janice Pennington, and Shadoe Stevens; players: John vs. Kallie (OC/B+) (CDonegan11.2)
(1989) Joan Rivers, Mary Ann Mobley & Gary Collins, Fred Travalena, Jim J. Bullock, Betty White, J.D. Roth, Jeff Altman, Chantal, and Shadoe Stevens; players: Ken vs. Lisa (part of intro missing) (USA/C+) (PBurgos Tape 16.14)
(1989) Stars: Joan Rivers, Gloria Loring, Richard Simmons, Jim J. Bullock, Eva Gabor, Michael Corbett, Eric Dickerson, Mrs. Fields, and Andrea Elason (Shadoe is absent, so the stars introduce themselves, and John does the prize plugs) (OB/A-) (TMcSwain18.3)
Hollywood Squares (Tom Bergeron) (This was the version that got me into seeing the show. The first four seasons were great, but after Whoopi Goldberg left, things went way downhill.)
(12/1998) 5th taped episode- Pete vs. Sherry; stars: Brian Austin-Green, Richard Jeni, Laraine Newman, Caroline Rhea, Jeffrey Tambor, Traci Bingham, Jeff Cesario, Bruce Vilanch, and Whoopi Goldberg (GSN/A+) (RRinkerman13.5)
(10/1/99) Jason Alexander, Little Richard, Penn & Teller, Mimi Kennedy, Susan Sullivan, Gilbert Gottfried, Judy Gold, Bruce Vilanch, Whoopi Goldberg (the infamous "YOU FOOL!" episode!) (OC/A-) (NJohnson3.3)
(1999) Barry Bostwick, The Smothers Brothers, Wayne Brady, Rita Rudner, Gilbert Gottfried, Lisa Ann Walter, Bruce Villanch, and Whoopi Goldberg; players: Mark vs. Lisa (a $38,289 Secret Square stash at stake; a new all-time winnings record is set) (OC/A+) (PBurgos Tape 16.15)
(11/8/00) From the Hammerstein Theater in New York City- Kathie Lee Gifford, Meredith Viera, Al Roker, Richard Belzer, Tony Sirico & Vincent Pastore, Caroline Rhea, Gilbert Gottfried, Bruce Villanch, and Whoopi Goldberg; players: Tarek Tolba vs. Rosie Laurel (an all-time winnings record is set!) (satellite feed/A+; some commercials) (IWallis2.2)
(1999/2000) Jason vs. Eleanor (GSN/A+; commercials included)
(1999/2000) Jason vs. Tara (GSN/A+; commercials included)
(2000) Teen People Week episode- Naeem vs. Ashley; stars: Chris Kirkpatrick, Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre & Jeff Timmons, Jessica Simpson, Mark McGrath & Rodney Shephard, Tyrese?, Tyler Stewart, Caroline Rhea, and Whoopi Goldberg (OC/A+) (MWise5.5)
(2000) Teen People Week episode- Pete vs. Audrey; stars: Nick & Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre & Jeff Timmons, Chris Kirkpatrick, Jonathan & Richard Lee Jackson, Tyrese, Vitamin C, Hoku, Caroline Rhea, and Whoopi Goldberg (OC/A+) (MWise5.7)
(2000) Teen People Week episode- Brandon vs. Courtney; stars: Mark McGrath & Rodney Shephard, Rachel Leigh Cook, Jessica Simpson, Nick & Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre & Jeff Timmons, Vitamin C, Tyler Stewart, Caroline Rhea, and Whoopi Goldberg (OC/A+) (MWise5.8)
(2003) Dynamic Duo Week 2: Isabel Sanford & Sherman Hemsley, Miss Piggy & Kermit the Frog, Pat & Debby Boone, Paige Davis & Doug Wilson, Joan & Melissa Rivers, Martin Mull & "Peggy", Marlee Matlin & Jack Jason, Penn & Teller, and Tim Conway & Harvey Korman; players: Rick vs. Lori (OC/A+) (PBurgos Tape 16.16)
I’m Telling! (It's The Newlywed Game, for young siblings!)
(1987) Kim & Matt vs. Ami & Jeff vs. Nicole & Todd (Family Channel/B; some commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 2.6)
(1987) Janna & Jacob vs. Truly and Kevin vs. Tara & Derek (Derek has difficulty with the selector on the last question; rare tiebreaker played; the latter two teams were later on Treasure Mall & Fun House, respectively) (Family Channel/B; some commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 2.7)
(1987) Twins Day episode- Rachael & Ronald vs. Julie & Geoff vs. Marissa & Vonni (Family Channel/A-; commercials included) (BSchwartz10.2)
(December 1987) Daphne & Elliott vs. Alitzah & Josh vs. Molly & Casey (Family Channel/A) (NJohnson4.1)
(January 1988) Brandi & Branden vs. Ashlie & Paul Walker vs. Jamie & David (Family Channel/A-; commercials included) (BSchwartz10.3)
(February 1988) Celebrity episode- Shannen & Sean Doherty vs. Mackenzie & Sean Astin vs. Heidi & Chuck Ziegler (Family Channel/A) (DBarkow2.5)
I've Got a Secret (Gary Moore)
(12/9/59) Guest stars: Bill Cullen, Betsy Palmer, Henry Morgan, and Bess Myerson; Special guest: Eva Gabor (GSN/A+) (TMcSwain18.4)
(6/28/65) Guest stars: Bill Cullen, Betsy Palmer, Henry Morgan, and Bess Myerson; Special guest: Jayne Meadows (GSN/A+) (TMcSwain18.3)
Jackpot! (Geoff Edwards)
(A strong revival of the original 1975 version. It would've lasted longer if its syndicator hadn't gone bankrupt.)
A generic 1989 episode w/a $13,500 Super Jackpot win (GSN/A+)
The Joker’s Wild (Jack Barry)
CBS (1972-75) (My words cannot describe how much of a classic this version is!)
(9/4/72) The premiere episode (GSN/A-) (JCranmer3.1)
(9/6/72) Mary vs. Tex (debut of a new bonus game; features an excited player!) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer1.1)
(9/18/72) Ernest at the bonus game, the Ernest vs. Claudia (debut of the decreased requirement for the Joker’s Jackpot (3 wins), $200 for a triple, and the Jokers & Devils bonus game) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer1.2)
(9/19/72) Ernest vs. Kira (Ernest goes for the Joker’s Jackpot; Maggie Brown is a contestant) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer1.3)
(1972/3) Barbara vs. Joel (GSN/A-) (JCranmer2.1)
(1972/3) Jane vs. Nan (GSN/A-) (JCranmer2.2)
(March 1973) Ken vs. Patty (Ken goes for the Joker’s Jackpot and a car) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer2.3)
(March 1973) Ken at the bonus game (Ken goes for another jackpot and car; Johnny Gilbert announces; tad low audio) (GSN/C) (JCranmer2.4)
(1972/3) Carol at the bonus game (Johnny Gilbert announces) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer2.5)
(1972/3) John vs. Cynthia (Johnny Gilbert announces) (last segment missing) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer2.6)
Syndicated (1977-86) (Best version of them all. This was the version that got me into the show. Bill Cullen didn't do so badly filling Jack's shoes.)
(Jack Barry)
(1977) Frank vs. Tom- The finals of the $50,000 Tournament of Champions (includes an emotional speech by the winner) (GSN/B) (JCranmer1.4)
(December 1977) Donna vs. Pasquale (Pasquale sings during his interview; the lever breaks during the bonus round!) (GSN/B) (DDowns4.2)
(April 1978) Xavier vs. Pam (GSN/A) (ZEllis4.1)
(1978) Hal Shear vs. Cathy (w/an AMAZING (probably THE most amazing) comeback win in the second game!) (GSN/A+)
(1978) Kathleen vs. Hal Shear (going for his 10th win!) (GSN/A+) (TMcSwain24.1)
(1978) Frank at the bonus game (Frank’s first opponent reads the categories) (tad low audio) (GSN/B; commercials included) (JCranmer3.3)
(1978) $100,000 Tournament of Champions Finale (part of intro missing) (GSN/A) (CDonegan17.2)
(1979) Peter vs. Lisa (returning due to error) (GSN/A; few commercials) (PBurgos Tape 1.14)
(1979) The grand finale of the $250,000 Tournament of Champions- Frank Dillon vs. Eileen Jason (GSN/A+) (CDonegan13.4)
(September 1979) 3rd season premiere- Carol vs. Larry (GSN/A) (CDonegan25.1)
(1979) Roxie vs. Gene (going for his 4th win) (GSN/A) (CDonegan25.2)
(1979) Rick vs. Cassandra (going for her 4th win) (GSN/A-) (CDonegan25.3)
(1980) Bob (going for a car) vs. Lynn (GSN/A; commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 1.19)
(9/13/82) 6th season premiere- Julian vs. Suzanne (OB/A-) (CDonegan17.3)
(1982) Maggi vs. Don (GSN/A-; no commercials) (JCranmer1.5)
(1982) Art vs. Peggy (Art goes for his first car) (GSN/B+) (JCranmer3.2)
(1982) Linda @ the bonus round (GSN/A-) (ZEllis4.2)
(1982) Jim @ Face the Devil (GSN/A) (GBrobeck7.1)
(1982) Michael @ Face the Devil (GSN/A) (GBrobeck7.2)
(1982) Jerry vs. Robin (w/a wild audience game!) (GSN/A) (GBrobeck7.3)
(1982) Tom vs. Daphne (GSN/A-) (ZEllis4.3)
(1982) Tom vs. Jim (GSN/A) (ZEllis4.4)
(1983) Nancy vs. Terry (GSN/A) (ZEllis5.1)
(1983) Anne vs. Joe Dunn (GSN/B) (TMcSwain20.3)
(1983) Mike vs. Joe Dunn (opening and Joe's intro missing) (GSN/A) (TMcSwain20.4)
(1983) Natalia vs. Joseph (at the top of the show, Joe Dunn is forced to retire undefeated in a bizarre fashion; Jack gives a long explanation) (GSN/A-) (TMcSwain21.1)
(1983) Jan vs. Myra (Jim Peck guest-hosts) (GSN/B-) (DBarkow2.2)
(1983) Neal vs. Barbara (Jim Peck guest-hosts) (jumpy video) (GSN/B-) (DBarkow2.3)
(1983) Suzanne vs. Sherri (Jim Peck guest-hosts) (GSN/A-) (DBarkow2.4)
(1984) Al vs. Mike, then Mike vs. Debbi (no credits; stops a few seconds after the end of the audience game) (GSN/A+)
(Bill Cullen)
(1985) Ricque vs. Dave (USA/B+; commercials included) (BSchwartz4.3)
(Pat Finn) (1990-91)
(1990) Thomas Van Dyke vs. Najee vs. Barney (Najee performs a small magic trick with a dollar bill) (Joker’s Jackpot: $17,500) (USA/B+; no commercials, save for Lucky Day segments) (PBurgos Tape 1.15)
Joker! Joker! Joker!
(Jack sure does well with the kids in this juvenile version of TJW.)
(1979) Rita vs. Shawn (GSN/A; commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 1.18)
Just Men!
(2/21/83) Stars: Ken Berry, Peter Tomarken, Jay Johnstone, Tom Dressen, Martin Hewitt, Tom Sullivan, Tim Reid; players: Brenda vs. Bernice (Hit Man is plugged during the game!) (OC/A-) (BSchwartz30.1)
(1983) Stars: Bruce Penhall, Dusty Baker, Gregg Marx, Terence Knox, Gene Rayburn, Byron Allen, and Steve Sax; players: Pam vs. Melinda (OB or SM?/A-) (BSchwartz30.2)
Legends of the Hidden Temple
(Except for Double Dare, no other Nickelodeon show can ever amount to the awesomeness of this show!)
(10/9/93) The Mask of Shaka Zulu (fastest Temple Run of the series!) (OC/A) (TMcSwain21.2)
(1993) Henry VIII’s Great Seal (90’s Are All That RPT/A+; no commercials)
(1994) The Snakeskin Boots of Billy the Kid (OB/B) (JC1.1)
The All New Let’s Make a Deal (1984-86) (Monty Hall)
(My favorite version of the Monty Hall era!)
(1986) Big Deal: $9,714 (Door #4 car win!) (bad video for a minute during the Big Deal) (Family Channel/B+) (PBurgos Tape 1.8)
Let’s Make a Deal (2009-present) (Wayne Brady)
(Wayne Brady may not be as good as Monty, but ultimately favorable! Neither Bob Hilton nor Billy Bush could have done better.)
10/5/09 Premiere episode
10/20/09 episode
3/17/10 episode
9/20/10 2nd season premiere (OB)
12/17/10 episode
12/21/10 episode
1/25/11 episode (OC)
2/22/11 episode
2/24/11 episode
3/7/11 episode
3/8/11 episode
3/14/11 episode
3/22/11 episode
3/25/11 episode
3/31/11 episode
4/1/11 episode
4/13/11 episode
4/15/11 episode
4/20/11 episode (OC)
4/22/11 Earth Day episode (OC)
5/3/11 episode (OC)
5/5/11 episode (OC)
5/26/11 episode (OC)
5/27/11 episode (OC)
6/6/11 rerun of an earlier episode (commercials included)
6/8/11 rerun of an earlier episode (commercials included)
6/9/11 rerun of an earlier episode (commercials included)
(9/19/11) Season 3 premiere episode (includes a plug for a contestant search in New York) (OC)
(9/20/11) (OC)
(9/21/11) (OC)
(9/22/11) (OC)
(9/26/11) (OC)
(9/28/11) (OC)
(10/3/11) (OC/A+)
(10/24/11) (w/a marriage proposal before the Big Deal of the Day) (OC/A+)
(10/26/11) (OC/A+)
(12/1/11) (OC/A+)
(12/23/11) Christmas 2011 episode (OC/A+)
(2/10/12) (w/the first ever Car Pong win and a special appearance by Kenny Loggins!) (OC/A+)
(2/14/12) Valentine's Day 2012 special (in the first deal, Wayne sings All I Care About (is Love) from Chicago, with a VIP trip to see said show at stake) (OC/A+)
(3/26/12) 500th episode (and return of the Super Deal for 2 weeks) (OC)
(4/2/12) (w/a $73,000+ Super Deal win!) (OC)
(4/25/12) (OC)
(9/28/12) (w/3 car wins (including one at the Let's Make a Deal Lotto game!)!) (OC)
(10/9/12) (OC)
(10/10/12) (OC)
(3/1/13) (a special 50th anniversary episode with appearances by Monty Hall and Carol Merrill!; a 1957 Ford Thunderbird is won in the Big Deal!) (OC)
(4/22/13) Super Deal Week Day 1 (w/a $71K+ Super Deal win!) (OC)
(6/5/13) (OC)
(6/7/13) Season 4 finale (I think...) (and a salute to the Tony Awards; Car Pong is won on the FIRST ball!; at the end of the show, Wayne announces Tiffany's pregnancy!) (part of first segment interrupted by CBS 2 News) (OC)
(10/28/13) (w/a $26K+ win in Strike a Match!) (OC)
Lingo (Bill Engvall)
(Not a bad revival of a popular GSN original, with big payouts, but too S-E-X-E-D up.)
The 6/6/11 premiere episode (repeat later on the same night; commercials included)
6/21/11 episode w/a $100,000 win (OC)
6/22/11 episode (OC)
(No comment.)
(1980) Challengers: Fred vs. Sarah vs. Al; champion: Marilyn (B) (PBurgos Tape 7.16)
(1980) Challengers: Jo An vs. Andy vs. Sharlene (the latter was on the premiere of Shopping Spree, among other shows); champion: Jess Platt (going for his 5th win) (B) (PBurgos Tape 7.15)
Family Challenge (Ray Combs)
(Great hour-long stunt show for the whole family! It's too bad the second season was the show's downfall.)
(1995) Stromath vs. Harrison (special appearance by Hawk of American Gladiators!;one contestant injures Ray!) (OB/B+) (MTiller1.1)
(10/6/95) Miranda vs. Drager (OC/A-) (JFisher5.1)
(10/10/95) First taped episode- Wievel vs. Bennett (GSN/A+) (GBrobeck4.3)
(10/18/95) Cohen vs. Fields (OB/B+) (JFisher5.2)
(November 1995) Thanksgiving Ice Capades Special (from Universal CityWalk in Hollywood)- Harrisons vs. Oropezas (Randy West announces) (OC/A-) (JFisher1.1)
Family Double Dare (FOX; 1988)
(This is where my favorite version of Double Dare started out!)
(4/3/88) Sneak Preview episode- McGoldrick vs. O'Donnell (OC/A-) (RRinkerman47.1)
(1988) Chews vs. Wilfrids (Nick RPT/B) (BSchwartz7.2)
(1988) McKennas vs. Millhouses (OB/B) (BSchwartz7.3)
(1988) Winwards vs. Reillys (OB/B) (BSchwartz8.1)
(1988) Fondaks vs. Fischers (few issues during the 2nd toss-up, but everything else is in perfect quality; credits are cut) (a record is set in the Obstacle Course!) (Nick RPT/B+ (save for the 2nd toss-up)) (JLeeman3.4)
Family Double Dare (Nickelodeon; 1990-1992)
(Back, and better than ever!)
(1990) Mind Benders vs. Down Hill Racers (early episode w/triangular 3-digit scoreboards; $1,050 scored, which may explain why they are eliminated later on!) (Nick RPT/A) (TMcSwain1.1)
(1990) Red Stars vs. Fast Tracks (a Physical Challenge is completed in only 2 seconds!; intense Obstacle Course!) (opening chipped) (Nick broadcast/A) (JLeeman4.1)
(1990) Ready or Nots vs. Turgid Snowballs (Marc arrives late!) (Nick GAS/A+) (JFisher15.4)
(1990) Buckeyes vs. Wildcats (w/a finishing score of $925-0, and an intense Obstacle Course!) (Nick GAS/A) (AKudey22.4)
(1990) Goop Busters vs. Avengers (90s Are All That RPT/A+; no commercials)
(1990) Red Knights vs. Thoroughbreds (Robin Marella opens the show instead of Marc!) (GAS/A+) (RRinkerman10.2)
(1992) Red Roundtable vs. Blue Bandits (RPT/A) (RRinkerman34.1)
(1992) Slimers vs. Blue Bombers (RPT/A) (RRinkerman34.2)
(1992) Polar Bears vs. Daredevils (RPT/A) (RRinkerman34.3)
(1992) High Rollers vs. Slime Stoppers (RRinkerman34.4)
(2/7/93) The hour-long Tournament of Champions- Game 1 (Brains): Granite Toast vs. Killer Kellers; Game 2 (Brawn): Space Cadets vs. Gruesome Grindles (special appearance by Harvey at the end (who was guarding the winner's trophy!)) (Nick RPT/A; commercials included) (BCoore3)
Family Feud
(Combs' version was the best, IMO. I saw his version first. Dawson's version was what got me back into the show, and Harvey's version was absolutely hilarious!)
(Richard Dawson; ABC)
(1979) Cagle vs. Artiano (OC/A-) (DDowns7.4)
Covington vs. Cianfrocca (no credits) (GSN/A+)
(6/14/85) Finale- Murphy vs. Mackin (w/an emotional farewell speech by Richard at the end, as well as an extra speech exclusive only to this copy) (SM/B-) (JLeeman4.3)
(Ray Combs; CBS)
(7/4/88) Premiere episode- Drodzowski vs. Holtrust (Ray gives a great monologue in the opening) (OC/A) (DDowns16.3)
(12/25/90) Christmas episode- Amann vs. Stombaugh (Ray brings his family to open the show) (GSN/A; commercials included) (CDonegan11.1)
Family Feud Challenge
(November 1992) 30-minute episode- King vs. Cisco (OC/A) (TMcSwain19.4)
(Ray Combs; Syndication)
(12/14/88) World Series Playoff Special- Los Angeles Dodgers (Dave Stewart, Todd Maulding, Alejandro Pena, Rick Demsey, & Mike Davis) vs. Oakland Athletics (Dave Anderson, Mike Gallego, Dennis Eckersley, Bob Welch, & Rick Honeycutt) (GSN/A) (DDowns17.2)
(December 1988) Priestly vs. Rambert (a contestant gets over 200 points on her own in the first half of Fast Money; Ray plays a little trick on her sister in the second half!) (GSN/A) (AKudey14.5)
(1989) Gallagher vs. Arnold (OB/A-) (IWallis2.1)
(3/17/89) Super Bowl Special- Cincinnati Bengals (James Brooks, Boomer Esiason, David Fulcher, Anthony Munoz, and Ickey Woods) vs. San Francisco 49ers (Guy McIntyre, Bubba Paris, Pierce Holt, Riki Ellison, and Michael Carter) (GSN/A) (DDowns16.4)(10/27/89) Camper vs. Campbell (GSN/A+) (JFisher14.5)
(4/17/90) Thomas vs. Taylor (GSN/A+) (JFisher14.6)
(1992) Battle of the Celebrity Look-Alikes- Cher, Madonna, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, and Liz Taylor vs. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronald Reagan, Elvis Presley, Burt Reynolds, and Norman Schwartzkopf (audio slightly off-sync) (GSN/A+) (DDowns16.5)
(February 1993) Lima vs. Halverson (part of intro missing) (OC/A-) (JFisher13.5)
(February 1993) Celebrity episode- Roseanne vs. The Jackie Thomas Show (OC/A) (JFisher15.5)
(Steve Harvey)
(9/13/10) Steve Harvey’s first episode (OB/A+)
(9/12/11) 13th season premiere- Thompson vs. Brown (OC/A+)
(9/12/11) (double run) Anderson vs. Avello (OC/A+)
(9/13/11) Howell vs. Brown (“Whipped cream on a salad”?!) (OC/A+)
(9/13/11) (double run) Scieneaux vs. Avello (OC/A+)
(9/14/11) Schiavo vs. Brown (OC/A+)
(9/14/11) (double run) Bouley vs. Avello (OC/A+)
(9/15/11) Schiavo vs. Davis (OC/A+)
(9/15/11) (double run) Bouley vs. Ice (OC/A+)
(9/16/11) Schiavo vs. Hackney (OC/A+)
(9/16/11) (double run) Bouley vs. Mason (OC/A+)
(9/19/11) (OC/A+)
(9/19/11) (double dun) (OC/A+)
(9/20/11) (OC/A+)
(9/20/11) (double dun) (OC/A+)
(9/21/11) (OC/A+)
(9/21/11) (double dun) (OC/A+)
(9/22/11) (OC/A+)
(9/22/11) (double dun) (OC/A+)
(9/23/11) (OC/A+)
(9/23/11) (double dun) (OC/A+)
(9/26/11) (OC/A+)
(9/26/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/27/11) (OC/A+)
(9/27/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/28/11) (OC/A+)
(9/28/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/29/11) (OC/A+)
(9/29/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/30/11) (OC/A+)
(9/30/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(10/3/11) (OC/A+)
(10/3/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(10/3/11) (OC/A+)
(10/3/11) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/10/12) 14th Season Premiere (now in high definition) (OC/A+)
(9/10/12) (double run) (OC/A+)
(9/11/12) (OC/A+)
(1/8/13) Big Money Tournament Finale (RPT/A+)
(1/31/13) (OC/A+)
Family Fortunes (UK version of Family Feud)
(1983) Celebrity Christmas episode (A-) (DDowns4.4)
Family Game Night
(The Hub's first, and absolute BEST, game show! All your favorite games come to life!)
(12/3/10) (OB/A)
(12/24/10) Holiday Special (OB/A+)
(12/31/10) Final episode of 2010 (RPT/A+)
(1/21/11) (a contestant loses a tooth during commercial!) (RPT/A+; commercials included)
(9/2/11) 2nd season premiere episode- Ryan’s family vs. Geordon’s family (OC/A+)
(9/2/11) 2nd episode of the 2nd season- Michael’s family vs. Azia’s family (OC/A+)
(9/9/11) Tillman’s family vs. Wyatt’s family (RPT/A+; commercials included)
(9/16/11) Sable’s family vs. Jojo’s family (OC/A+)
(9/23/11) Joseph’s family vs. Lucas’ family (OC/A+)
(9/30/11) Avery’s family vs. Krista’s family (OC/A+)
(10/7/11) Kyla’s family vs. Payton’s family (RPT/A+)
(10/14/11) Hannah’s family vs. Aman’s family (OC/A+)
(10/23/11) Maddy’s family vs. Hannah’s family (OC/A+)
(10/30/11) (RPT/A+)
(11/27/11) Marissa's family vs. Abbey's family (OC/A+)
(12/4/11) Colette's family vs. Caleb's family (OC/A+)
(12/18/11) Holiday special (OC/A+)
(1/8/12) (OC/A+)
(1/22/12) (OC/A+)
(2/5/12) (OC/A+)
(2/26/12) (OC/A+)
(9/23/12) (Season 3 premiere, with new games, and a new format) (OC/A+)
(9/30/12) (OC/A+)
(8/18/13) (Season 4 premiere, w/new games) (OC/A+)
(8/25/13) (OC/A+)
(9/1/13) (OC/A+)
(9/8/13) (OC/A+)
(10/27/13) (OC/A+)
Figure it Out (Summer Sanders)
(It's like I've Got a Secret on Nickelodeon!)
(1997) Panel: Mike O’Malley, Josh Server, Danny Tamberelli, and Lori Beth Denberg (Nick GAS/A)
(1997) Panelists: Kevin Kopelow, Preslaysa Edwards, Danny Tamberelli, and Lori Beth Denberg; Game 1: Rian, Game 2: Jason (Nick GAS/A) (RRinkerman31.3)
(1998) Panelists: Moira Quirk, Irene Ng, Danny Tamberelli, Lori Beth Denberg; Game 1: Charlie, Game 2: Linda (Nick GAS/A) (RRinkerman31.4)
Figure it Out (Jeff Sutphen)
(This version stays true to the original!)
(6/11/12) Premiere! (OC)
(6/12/12) (OC)
(6/13/12) (OC)
(6/14/12) (OC)
(6/15/12) (OC)
(6/18/12) (OC)
(6/19/12) (OC)
(6/20/12) (OC)
(6/21/12) (OC)
(6/22/12) (OC)
(6/25/12) (OC)
(6/26/12) (OC)
(6/27/12) (OC)
(6/28/12) (OC)
(6/29/12) (OC)
(7/2/12) (OC)
(7/3/12) (OC)
(7/4/12) (OC)
(7/5/12) (OC)
(7/9/12) (OC)
(7/10/12) (OC)
(7/11/12) The infamous "Runaway Grennan" episode! (when the Word of Honor is guessed, Grennan runs away, only to get caught by Jeff!) (OC)
(7/12/12) (OC)
(7/16/12) (OC)
(7/17/12) (OC)
Finders Keepers
(Another of Nickelodeon's best. IMO, both versions were equally astounding.)
(Wesley Eure)
(11/2/87) Premiere episode- Cathy & Tim vs. Lacey & Justin (Harvey announces) (OB/B) (IWallis2.5)
(1987) Harold & Amanda vs. Megan & Rob (w/the rare Exercise Room) (Harvey announces) (Nick GAS/A-) (TMcSwain5.5)
(1987) Don & Jill vs. Michelle & Derek (Harvey announces) (Nick GAS/A+) (JLeeman4.4)
(Larry Toffler)
(1989) Jacob & Nicole vs. Adam & Michelle (Nick GAS/A) (PBurgos Tape 2.7)
Free 4 All
(1994) Jaime, Sherry, & John vs. Franschell, Michael, & Lothell (OB/A-) (BWallo1.4)
(1994) Kathy, Barbara, & Jeff vs. Jennifer, Kurt, & Tim (USA/A) (TMcSwain25.3)
Fun House
(One of the first kid's game shows I've ever seen!)
(9/4/88) 1988 hour-long premiere episode! (OC/B) (RRinkerman7.1)
(November 1988) Thanksgiving episode- Heather & Kurt vs. Evelyn & Andy (OB/B+) (TMcSwain6.4)
(1988/89) Daniel & Emily vs. Jennifer & Walter (OB/B) (TMcSwain6.3)
(12/23/88) Christmas episode (OB/B) (TMcSwain1.3)
(3/10/89) Salute to Mexico- Taishah & Derrick vs. Seth & Kimberly (OC/A)
(1989) 50 States Salute episode (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island)- Sara Gilbert & Ross vs. Benji Gregory & Karen (OB/B+) (TMcSwain6.1)
(1989) 50 States Salute episode (Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico)- Sara Gilbert & Nick vs. Benji Gregory & Marsha (OB/B+) (TMcSwain6.2)
(1990) Friday of "The Boys" Week - Ra'Nica vs. Shalyce (The Boys perform a mini-concert of Dial My Heart) (OB/A) (AKudey8.2)
FOX's Fun House
(1990) Kellie Williams & Reuben vs. Jaleel White & Azure (OC/A) (AKudey8.3)
(1990) Danny Pintauro & Erin vs. Leonardo DiCaprio & Nicole (OC/A) (AKudey8.3)
The Game of Life
(9/3/11) Premiere episode (OC/A+)
(9/24/11) (OC/A+)
(10/1/11) (OC/A+)
(10/8/11) (OC/A+)
(10/15/11) (OC/A+)
(10/23/11) Special twins episode (OC/A+)
(11/6/11) (OC/A+)
(11/20/11) (w/a Thanksgiving stunt) (RPT/A+; commercials included)
(12/4/11) (OC/A+)
(12/18/11) Christmas special (OC/A+)
(1/8/12) (OC/A+)
(1/29/12) (OC/A+)
Game Show Marathon
(If only this summer hit lasted longer...)
Kathy Najimy vs. Lance Bass in Match Game (guest stars: Betty White, Adam Carolla, Adrienne Curry, Bruce Villanch, Kathy Griffin, and George Foreman) (OB/A+)
Get the Picture
(Cool puzzles, neat set, and terrific host!)
(1991) Premiere- Yvonne & Dan vs. Jenny & Steve (Nick GAS/A) (PBurgos Tape 2.9)
(1991) Amy & John vs. Melissa & Eric (Nick broadcast (O-Zone airing)/A; some commercials) (PBurgos Tape 2.10)
(1992) Karah & Joey vs. Billy & Elena (last-second win at Mega Memory!) (Nick GAS/A) (PBurgos Tape 10.11)
Go
(No comment.)
(10/10/83) Premiere- Guest stars: Richard Kline & Elaine Joyce- Players: Corey, Patty, Sharon, and Gene vs. Lissa, John, Blair, and Chari (GSN/A; commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 1.17)
(1/20/84) Finale- Guest stars: Didi Conn & Charlie Siebert- Players: Janet, Cindy, Roseann, & Steve vs. Pat, Matthew, Judy & Kelly (GSN/A; commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 1.16)
(Nickelodeon/Global) GUTS
(Season 2)
(1993) Hour-long All-Stars special- Mike vs. Jana vs. Kelly (all had perfect scores in their previous appearances) (OB/A-) (JWilliamson2.4)
(Global)
(September 1995) Katya (CIS) vs. Santiago (Mexico) vs. Oren (Israel) (one player gets injured and replaced before the 2nd half) (GAS/A-) (JWilliamson2.2)
(1995) Holger (Germany) vs. Magda (Portugal) vs. Sandra (Spain) (GAS/A-) (JWilliamson2.3)
High Rollers
(Totally awesome show! Martindale's version was the best, even though the mini-games slowed the game down, and there was no increasing jackpot of prizes in the main game.)
Wink Martindale
(1987) Claudia vs. Rick (B+) (EPerez2.3)
(Thanksgiving 1987) Betty Jo vs. Jack (w/an all-cash board!) (USA/A-) (CDonegan32.1)
(12/22/1987) Nancy vs. Robert (SM/A+) (CDonegan32.2)
(1987) Jerry at the Big Numbers (jumpy video; fluctuating audio) (B-) (JDay1.2)
(1/22/88) Cheryl vs. Richard (USA/B; some commercials) (PBurgos Tape 1.7)
Hit Man
(January 1983) Premiere episode- Subjects: The Wizard of Oz and jeans (OB/A-) (CDonegan16.3)
(March 1983) Barbara vs. Dan vs. Cathy; Champion: Leon Reid; topics: Casablanca and Henry VIII (OC/A-) (TMcSwain20.2)
Hollywood Game Night
(7/25/13) (RPT/A+)
Hollywood Squares (Peter Marshall) (I rarely see his version, but to be fair, Marshall's got the skills.)
(NBC daytime)
(3/25/80) Country Western Week- Tammy Wynette, George Lindsey, Minnie Pearl, Jim Stafford, George Gobel, George Jones, Mel Tillis, Margo Smith, and Roy Clark; players: John vs. Diane (OC/A) (DDowns3.4)
(NBC nighttime)
(3/8/68) Edie Adams, Don Adams, Raymond Burr, Charlie Weaver, Abby Dalton, Wally Cox, Rose Marie, Milton Berle, and Buddy Hackett; players: Dean vs. Loretta (GSN/A) (DDowns3.3)
(Weekly Nighttime Syndication)
(1976) Jim Nabors, Pearl Bailey, *Oscar the Grouch*, Pam Grier, George Gobel, Arthur Godfrey, John Davidson, Karen Valentine, and Paul Lynde; players: Sam vs. Paula (GSN/A+) (SMitchell2.3)
(1979) The Legends of Rock-n-Roll: Little Anthony, Freddy Cannon, Fabian, Connie Francis, Bobby Vee, Martha Reed, Frankie Avalon, Patti Page, and Dick Clark; players: Jeannette vs. Gary (Secret Square plugs edited) (OB/B) (JLeeman4.5)
Hollywood Squares (John Davidson) (Best version EVER! 'Nuff said.)
(9/15/86) Premiere episode- John Byner, Jackie Collins, Mariette Hartley, Lorenzo Lamas, Itzhak Perlman, Phylicia & Ahmad Rashad, Emma Samms, Betty White, and Bronson Pinchot; players: Bob vs. Ciara (OC/B) (DDowns8.1)
(1986) Stars: Bronson Pinchot, Maryette Hartley, Betty White, John Byner, Lorenzo Lamas, Itzhak Perlman, Emma Samms, Jackie Collins, and Shadoe Stevens (his first on-screen cameo); players: Kenny vs. Deedee (glitchy at times) (OB/B) (TMcSwain18.1)
(11/26/86) Rip Taylor, Shirley Jones, Fred Willard, Edwin Newman, Steven Ford, Finola Hughes, Chris Lemmon, Mindy Cohn, and ALF; players: Fred vs. Shauna (OB/A) (PBurgos Tape 5.2)
(11/27/86) ALF, Rip Taylor, Edwin Newman, Fred Willard, Steven Ford, Finola Hughes, Chris Lemmon, Mindy Cohn, and Shirley Jones; players: Fred vs. Helene (OB/A) (PBurgos Tape 5.3)
(11/28/86) ALF, Rip Taylor, Chris Lemmon, Finola Hughes, Steven Ford, Edwin Newman, Shirley Jones, Mindy Cohn, and Fred Willard; players: Fred vs. DeAnn (OC/A) (PBurgos Tape 5.4)
(12/9/86) Steve Allen, Roseanne Barr, Audrey & Judy Landers, Lou Rawls, Mary Lou Retton, Shadoe Stevens, Fred Travalena, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, and Richard Simmons; players: Tom vs. Stacey (OB/RPT?/B+) (PBurgos Tape 16.13)
(11/2/87) Stars: Joan Rivers, Jim J. Bullock, Tom Poston, Jonathan Prince, Stuart Pankin, Tracey Bregman, Rex Reed & Bill Harris, Marilyn McCoo, & Shadoe Stevens; Players: Steve vs. Dana (5 games are played!) (USA/A) (GGarsten3.3)
(11/9/87) From Radio City Music Hall- Joan Rivers, Willard Scott, Peter Allen, Jim J. Bullock, Regis Philbin, Mark Gastineau, Jim Morris, Joan Lunden, and Dr. Ruth Westheimer & Shadoe Stevens (includes the debut of the 1988 Lincoln Continental; Mayor Ed Koch recites the rules); players: Tim vs. Virginia (OC/B) (BSchwartz8.2)
(11/10/87) From Radio City Music Hall- Joan Rivers, Willard Scott, Peter Allen, Jim J. Bullock, Regis Philbin, Mark Gastineau, Jim Morris, Joan Lunden, and Dr. Ruth & Shadoe Stevens (the set is risen by the music hall’s elevator; a question is asked about it); players: Daniel vs. Bea (special appearance by Good Morning America’s Spencer Christian) (OC/B+) (IWallis1.2)
(11/13/87) From Radio City Music Hall- Joan Rivers, Jim J. Bullock, Peter Allen, Regis Philbin, Gene Shalit, Lawrence Taylor, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Kim Zimmer, and Dr. Ruth & Shadoe Stevens; players: David vs. Annie (Crazy Eddie appears during the last question of the first game) (USA/B-; no commercials) (MLight 2.3)
(December 1987) Joan & Melissa Rivers, Joe Alaskey, Gary Coleman, Jim J. Bullock, Joan Embery, Alyssa Milano & Danny Pintauro, Tracey, Brandy, & Missy Gold, Mitch Gaylord, and Shadoe Stevens; (w/twin kid teams playing) Johnathan & Jeffrey vs. Melissa & Rachel (OB/B) (RRinkerman38.2)
(12/25/87) Christmas episode- Joan Rivers & John Davidson, Jr., Joe Alaskey, Gary Coleman, Jim J. Bullock, Joan Embery, Alyssa Milano & Danny Pintauro, Tracey, Brandy, & Missy Gold, Mitch Gaylord, and Shadoe Stevens (w/kids playing); players: Scott vs. Becky (Jim sings “Jingle Bell Rock” in the 2nd question) (OB/A; some commercials) (IWallis1.3)
(4/1/88) April Fool’s Day episode- Joan Rivers hosts; Celebrities: John Davidson, Zsa-Zsa Gabor, Anne Meara, Jim J. Bullock, Roddy McDowall, Ilene Graff, Johnny Bench, Marc Summers, and Shadoe Stevens; players: Jim vs. Jacqueline (OC/B+) (TMcSwain6.5)
(December 1988) Joan Rivers, Chris Lemmon, Debbie Reynolds (who sings during her first question), Jim J. Bullock, John Davidson, Jr & Melissa Rivers, Brian Bonsall & Tina Yothers, Jason Hervey, Janice Pennington, and Shadoe Stevens; (w/kids playing) Tommy vs. Suzy (USA/A) (RRinkerman38.3)
(9/27/88) Stars: Jim J. Bullock, Ross Shafer, Michael Winslow, Glen Campbell, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Leslie Easterbrook, Edie McClurg, and Howard Stern; players: Todd vs. Corin (Shadoe Stevens hosts with Howard in his announcing spot) (OB/A-) (TMcSwain18.2)
(December 1988) Christmas episode- Joan Rivers, Chris Lemmon, Debbie Reynolds, Jim J. Bullock, John Davidson, Jr & Melissa Rivers, Brian Bonsall & Tina Yothers, Jason Hervey, Janice Pennington, and Shadoe Stevens; players: John vs. Kallie (OC/B+) (CDonegan11.2)
(1989) Joan Rivers, Mary Ann Mobley & Gary Collins, Fred Travalena, Jim J. Bullock, Betty White, J.D. Roth, Jeff Altman, Chantal, and Shadoe Stevens; players: Ken vs. Lisa (part of intro missing) (USA/C+) (PBurgos Tape 16.14)
(1989) Stars: Joan Rivers, Gloria Loring, Richard Simmons, Jim J. Bullock, Eva Gabor, Michael Corbett, Eric Dickerson, Mrs. Fields, and Andrea Elason (Shadoe is absent, so the stars introduce themselves, and John does the prize plugs) (OB/A-) (TMcSwain18.3)
Hollywood Squares (Tom Bergeron) (This was the version that got me into seeing the show. The first four seasons were great, but after Whoopi Goldberg left, things went way downhill.)
(12/1998) 5th taped episode- Pete vs. Sherry; stars: Brian Austin-Green, Richard Jeni, Laraine Newman, Caroline Rhea, Jeffrey Tambor, Traci Bingham, Jeff Cesario, Bruce Vilanch, and Whoopi Goldberg (GSN/A+) (RRinkerman13.5)
(10/1/99) Jason Alexander, Little Richard, Penn & Teller, Mimi Kennedy, Susan Sullivan, Gilbert Gottfried, Judy Gold, Bruce Vilanch, Whoopi Goldberg (the infamous "YOU FOOL!" episode!) (OC/A-) (NJohnson3.3)
(1999) Barry Bostwick, The Smothers Brothers, Wayne Brady, Rita Rudner, Gilbert Gottfried, Lisa Ann Walter, Bruce Villanch, and Whoopi Goldberg; players: Mark vs. Lisa (a $38,289 Secret Square stash at stake; a new all-time winnings record is set) (OC/A+) (PBurgos Tape 16.15)
(11/8/00) From the Hammerstein Theater in New York City- Kathie Lee Gifford, Meredith Viera, Al Roker, Richard Belzer, Tony Sirico & Vincent Pastore, Caroline Rhea, Gilbert Gottfried, Bruce Villanch, and Whoopi Goldberg; players: Tarek Tolba vs. Rosie Laurel (an all-time winnings record is set!) (satellite feed/A+; some commercials) (IWallis2.2)
(1999/2000) Jason vs. Eleanor (GSN/A+; commercials included)
(1999/2000) Jason vs. Tara (GSN/A+; commercials included)
(2000) Teen People Week episode- Naeem vs. Ashley; stars: Chris Kirkpatrick, Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre & Jeff Timmons, Jessica Simpson, Mark McGrath & Rodney Shephard, Tyrese?, Tyler Stewart, Caroline Rhea, and Whoopi Goldberg (OC/A+) (MWise5.5)
(2000) Teen People Week episode- Pete vs. Audrey; stars: Nick & Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre & Jeff Timmons, Chris Kirkpatrick, Jonathan & Richard Lee Jackson, Tyrese, Vitamin C, Hoku, Caroline Rhea, and Whoopi Goldberg (OC/A+) (MWise5.7)
(2000) Teen People Week episode- Brandon vs. Courtney; stars: Mark McGrath & Rodney Shephard, Rachel Leigh Cook, Jessica Simpson, Nick & Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre & Jeff Timmons, Vitamin C, Tyler Stewart, Caroline Rhea, and Whoopi Goldberg (OC/A+) (MWise5.8)
(2003) Dynamic Duo Week 2: Isabel Sanford & Sherman Hemsley, Miss Piggy & Kermit the Frog, Pat & Debby Boone, Paige Davis & Doug Wilson, Joan & Melissa Rivers, Martin Mull & "Peggy", Marlee Matlin & Jack Jason, Penn & Teller, and Tim Conway & Harvey Korman; players: Rick vs. Lori (OC/A+) (PBurgos Tape 16.16)
I’m Telling! (It's The Newlywed Game, for young siblings!)
(1987) Kim & Matt vs. Ami & Jeff vs. Nicole & Todd (Family Channel/B; some commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 2.6)
(1987) Janna & Jacob vs. Truly and Kevin vs. Tara & Derek (Derek has difficulty with the selector on the last question; rare tiebreaker played; the latter two teams were later on Treasure Mall & Fun House, respectively) (Family Channel/B; some commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 2.7)
(1987) Twins Day episode- Rachael & Ronald vs. Julie & Geoff vs. Marissa & Vonni (Family Channel/A-; commercials included) (BSchwartz10.2)
(December 1987) Daphne & Elliott vs. Alitzah & Josh vs. Molly & Casey (Family Channel/A) (NJohnson4.1)
(January 1988) Brandi & Branden vs. Ashlie & Paul Walker vs. Jamie & David (Family Channel/A-; commercials included) (BSchwartz10.3)
(February 1988) Celebrity episode- Shannen & Sean Doherty vs. Mackenzie & Sean Astin vs. Heidi & Chuck Ziegler (Family Channel/A) (DBarkow2.5)
I've Got a Secret (Gary Moore)
(12/9/59) Guest stars: Bill Cullen, Betsy Palmer, Henry Morgan, and Bess Myerson; Special guest: Eva Gabor (GSN/A+) (TMcSwain18.4)
(6/28/65) Guest stars: Bill Cullen, Betsy Palmer, Henry Morgan, and Bess Myerson; Special guest: Jayne Meadows (GSN/A+) (TMcSwain18.3)
Jackpot! (Geoff Edwards)
(A strong revival of the original 1975 version. It would've lasted longer if its syndicator hadn't gone bankrupt.)
A generic 1989 episode w/a $13,500 Super Jackpot win (GSN/A+)
The Joker’s Wild (Jack Barry)
CBS (1972-75) (My words cannot describe how much of a classic this version is!)
(9/4/72) The premiere episode (GSN/A-) (JCranmer3.1)
(9/6/72) Mary vs. Tex (debut of a new bonus game; features an excited player!) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer1.1)
(9/18/72) Ernest at the bonus game, the Ernest vs. Claudia (debut of the decreased requirement for the Joker’s Jackpot (3 wins), $200 for a triple, and the Jokers & Devils bonus game) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer1.2)
(9/19/72) Ernest vs. Kira (Ernest goes for the Joker’s Jackpot; Maggie Brown is a contestant) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer1.3)
(1972/3) Barbara vs. Joel (GSN/A-) (JCranmer2.1)
(1972/3) Jane vs. Nan (GSN/A-) (JCranmer2.2)
(March 1973) Ken vs. Patty (Ken goes for the Joker’s Jackpot and a car) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer2.3)
(March 1973) Ken at the bonus game (Ken goes for another jackpot and car; Johnny Gilbert announces; tad low audio) (GSN/C) (JCranmer2.4)
(1972/3) Carol at the bonus game (Johnny Gilbert announces) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer2.5)
(1972/3) John vs. Cynthia (Johnny Gilbert announces) (last segment missing) (GSN/A-) (JCranmer2.6)
Syndicated (1977-86) (Best version of them all. This was the version that got me into the show. Bill Cullen didn't do so badly filling Jack's shoes.)
(Jack Barry)
(1977) Frank vs. Tom- The finals of the $50,000 Tournament of Champions (includes an emotional speech by the winner) (GSN/B) (JCranmer1.4)
(December 1977) Donna vs. Pasquale (Pasquale sings during his interview; the lever breaks during the bonus round!) (GSN/B) (DDowns4.2)
(April 1978) Xavier vs. Pam (GSN/A) (ZEllis4.1)
(1978) Hal Shear vs. Cathy (w/an AMAZING (probably THE most amazing) comeback win in the second game!) (GSN/A+)
(1978) Kathleen vs. Hal Shear (going for his 10th win!) (GSN/A+) (TMcSwain24.1)
(1978) Frank at the bonus game (Frank’s first opponent reads the categories) (tad low audio) (GSN/B; commercials included) (JCranmer3.3)
(1978) $100,000 Tournament of Champions Finale (part of intro missing) (GSN/A) (CDonegan17.2)
(1979) Peter vs. Lisa (returning due to error) (GSN/A; few commercials) (PBurgos Tape 1.14)
(1979) The grand finale of the $250,000 Tournament of Champions- Frank Dillon vs. Eileen Jason (GSN/A+) (CDonegan13.4)
(September 1979) 3rd season premiere- Carol vs. Larry (GSN/A) (CDonegan25.1)
(1979) Roxie vs. Gene (going for his 4th win) (GSN/A) (CDonegan25.2)
(1979) Rick vs. Cassandra (going for her 4th win) (GSN/A-) (CDonegan25.3)
(1980) Bob (going for a car) vs. Lynn (GSN/A; commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 1.19)
(9/13/82) 6th season premiere- Julian vs. Suzanne (OB/A-) (CDonegan17.3)
(1982) Maggi vs. Don (GSN/A-; no commercials) (JCranmer1.5)
(1982) Art vs. Peggy (Art goes for his first car) (GSN/B+) (JCranmer3.2)
(1982) Linda @ the bonus round (GSN/A-) (ZEllis4.2)
(1982) Jim @ Face the Devil (GSN/A) (GBrobeck7.1)
(1982) Michael @ Face the Devil (GSN/A) (GBrobeck7.2)
(1982) Jerry vs. Robin (w/a wild audience game!) (GSN/A) (GBrobeck7.3)
(1982) Tom vs. Daphne (GSN/A-) (ZEllis4.3)
(1982) Tom vs. Jim (GSN/A) (ZEllis4.4)
(1983) Nancy vs. Terry (GSN/A) (ZEllis5.1)
(1983) Anne vs. Joe Dunn (GSN/B) (TMcSwain20.3)
(1983) Mike vs. Joe Dunn (opening and Joe's intro missing) (GSN/A) (TMcSwain20.4)
(1983) Natalia vs. Joseph (at the top of the show, Joe Dunn is forced to retire undefeated in a bizarre fashion; Jack gives a long explanation) (GSN/A-) (TMcSwain21.1)
(1983) Jan vs. Myra (Jim Peck guest-hosts) (GSN/B-) (DBarkow2.2)
(1983) Neal vs. Barbara (Jim Peck guest-hosts) (jumpy video) (GSN/B-) (DBarkow2.3)
(1983) Suzanne vs. Sherri (Jim Peck guest-hosts) (GSN/A-) (DBarkow2.4)
(1984) Al vs. Mike, then Mike vs. Debbi (no credits; stops a few seconds after the end of the audience game) (GSN/A+)
(Bill Cullen)
(1985) Ricque vs. Dave (USA/B+; commercials included) (BSchwartz4.3)
(Pat Finn) (1990-91)
(1990) Thomas Van Dyke vs. Najee vs. Barney (Najee performs a small magic trick with a dollar bill) (Joker’s Jackpot: $17,500) (USA/B+; no commercials, save for Lucky Day segments) (PBurgos Tape 1.15)
Joker! Joker! Joker!
(Jack sure does well with the kids in this juvenile version of TJW.)
(1979) Rita vs. Shawn (GSN/A; commercials included) (PBurgos Tape 1.18)
Just Men!
(2/21/83) Stars: Ken Berry, Peter Tomarken, Jay Johnstone, Tom Dressen, Martin Hewitt, Tom Sullivan, Tim Reid; players: Brenda vs. Bernice (Hit Man is plugged during the game!) (OC/A-) (BSchwartz30.1)
(1983) Stars: Bruce Penhall, Dusty Baker, Gregg Marx, Terence Knox, Gene Rayburn, Byron Allen, and Steve Sax; players: Pam vs. Melinda (OB or SM?/A-) (BSchwartz30.2)
Legends of the Hidden Temple
(Except for Double Dare, no other Nickelodeon show can ever amount to the awesomeness of this show!)
(10/9/93) The Mask of Shaka Zulu (fastest Temple Run of the series!) (OC/A) (TMcSwain21.2)
(1993) Henry VIII’s Great Seal (90’s Are All That RPT/A+; no commercials)
(1994) The Snakeskin Boots of Billy the Kid (OB/B) (JC1.1)
The All New Let’s Make a Deal (1984-86) (Monty Hall)
(My favorite version of the Monty Hall era!)
(1986) Big Deal: $9,714 (Door #4 car win!) (bad video for a minute during the Big Deal) (Family Channel/B+) (PBurgos Tape 1.8)
Let’s Make a Deal (2009-present) (Wayne Brady)
(Wayne Brady may not be as good as Monty, but ultimately favorable! Neither Bob Hilton nor Billy Bush could have done better.)
10/5/09 Premiere episode
10/20/09 episode
3/17/10 episode
9/20/10 2nd season premiere (OB)
12/17/10 episode
12/21/10 episode
1/25/11 episode (OC)
2/22/11 episode
2/24/11 episode
3/7/11 episode
3/8/11 episode
3/14/11 episode
3/22/11 episode
3/25/11 episode
3/31/11 episode
4/1/11 episode
4/13/11 episode
4/15/11 episode
4/20/11 episode (OC)
4/22/11 Earth Day episode (OC)
5/3/11 episode (OC)
5/5/11 episode (OC)
5/26/11 episode (OC)
5/27/11 episode (OC)
6/6/11 rerun of an earlier episode (commercials included)
6/8/11 rerun of an earlier episode (commercials included)
6/9/11 rerun of an earlier episode (commercials included)
(9/19/11) Season 3 premiere episode (includes a plug for a contestant search in New York) (OC)
(9/20/11) (OC)
(9/21/11) (OC)
(9/22/11) (OC)
(9/26/11) (OC)
(9/28/11) (OC)
(10/3/11) (OC/A+)
(10/24/11) (w/a marriage proposal before the Big Deal of the Day) (OC/A+)
(10/26/11) (OC/A+)
(12/1/11) (OC/A+)
(12/23/11) Christmas 2011 episode (OC/A+)
(2/10/12) (w/the first ever Car Pong win and a special appearance by Kenny Loggins!) (OC/A+)
(2/14/12) Valentine's Day 2012 special (in the first deal, Wayne sings All I Care About (is Love) from Chicago, with a VIP trip to see said show at stake) (OC/A+)
(3/26/12) 500th episode (and return of the Super Deal for 2 weeks) (OC)
(4/2/12) (w/a $73,000+ Super Deal win!) (OC)
(4/25/12) (OC)
(9/28/12) (w/3 car wins (including one at the Let's Make a Deal Lotto game!)!) (OC)
(10/9/12) (OC)
(10/10/12) (OC)
(3/1/13) (a special 50th anniversary episode with appearances by Monty Hall and Carol Merrill!; a 1957 Ford Thunderbird is won in the Big Deal!) (OC)
(4/22/13) Super Deal Week Day 1 (w/a $71K+ Super Deal win!) (OC)
(6/5/13) (OC)
(6/7/13) Season 4 finale (I think...) (and a salute to the Tony Awards; Car Pong is won on the FIRST ball!; at the end of the show, Wayne announces Tiffany's pregnancy!) (part of first segment interrupted by CBS 2 News) (OC)
(10/28/13) (w/a $26K+ win in Strike a Match!) (OC)
Lingo (Bill Engvall)
(Not a bad revival of a popular GSN original, with big payouts, but too S-E-X-E-D up.)
The 6/6/11 premiere episode (repeat later on the same night; commercials included)
6/21/11 episode w/a $100,000 win (OC)
6/22/11 episode (OC)