TV Game Shows Trivia

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What 1980s game show featured a cartoon character singing, 'Who would ever hurt a whammy'?

Press Your Luck (correct)

Supermarket Sweep

Truth or Consequences

Wheel of Fortune

What was the way to be eliminated from the quiz show '500 Questions'?

Get three wrongs in a row

What was the new title of the 1980s game show 'Press Your Luck' when it was relaunched in 2001?

Whammy!

What was the name of the radio game show started by Ralph Edwards in 1940 that later moved to television?

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What was the name of the game show that debuted on CBS in 1950 featuring a panel of celebrities?

What's My Line? Signup and view all the answers

Which U.S. President appeared on the television show 'Laugh-In'?

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Where was 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' first broadcast?

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On which game show was the bonus round called 'Alphabetics'?

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How many consecutive correct answers would gain a team the top prize per round in 'The Weakest Link'?

8 Signup and view all the answers

How many teams competed on 'Supermarket Sweep' with David Ruprecht as host?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to host 'Wheel of Fortune'?

Chuck Woolery Signup and view all the answers

Which celebrity reached the plateau of the bonus board in the fastest time in the 'Pyramid' series?

Billy Crystal Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the game show where you must pull a lever after answering a question wrong?

Russian Roulette Signup and view all the answers

Who created 'Jeopardy'?

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Which 1980s game show hosted by Bert Convy involved celebrities drawing pictures?

Win Lose or Draw Signup and view all the answers

What was the game show known as 'the game where one word leads to another'?

Chain Reaction Signup and view all the answers

Which 'Price is Right' game features a mountain climber clad in lederhosen?

Cliff Hanger Signup and view all the answers

What popular game show featured the greeting 'Ace is high, deuce is low, call it right and win the dough'?

Card Sharks Signup and view all the answers

In Jim Lange's version of 'Name That Tune,' what was the bonus round called?

Golden Medley Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Game Shows and Trivia

Press Your Luck: Popular 1980s game show featuring a character who sang, "Who would ever hurt a whammy?"
500 Questions: Quiz show premiered in 2015 where contestants must avoid getting three wrong answers in a row to stay in the game.
Whammy: The original 1980s "Press Your Luck" was relaunched in 2001 under a new title.
Truth or Consequences: Launched in 1940 by Ralph Edwards; contestants performed stunts if they couldn't answer questions. It was broadcast from Hot Springs, New Mexico after the town renamed itself for the show.
What's My Line?: Debuted in 1950 on CBS, featuring celebrity panelists questioning a guest; included the phrase "Is it bigger than a breadbox?" popularized in 1953 by Steve Allen.
Richard Nixon: Appeared on "Laugh-In," as referenced in a memorable question on "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?".
Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?: Catchphrase "They're only easy if you know the answers"; first aired in the UK.
Password Plus: Bonus round called "Alphabetics" was featured in this game show.
The Weakest Link: Contestants needed to provide eight consecutive correct answers to win the top prize in each round during Anne Robinson's NBC version.
Supermarket Sweep: Featured three teams competing against each other under host David Ruprecht.
Chuck Woolery: First host of "Wheel of Fortune," a widely recognized game show.
Pyramid Series: Billy Crystal became famous for reaching the bonus board quickly while competing on the show hosted by Dick Clark.
Russian Roulette: Contestants pull a lever when they answer a question incorrectly; this is the format of this game show.
Merv Griffin: Creator of the iconic game show "Jeopardy!" that tests contestants' knowledge across various subjects.
Win Lose or Draw: 1980s game show hosted by Bert Convy, where celebrity guests drew pictures as part of the game.
You Bet Your Life: Hosted by Groucho Marx, this game show used a rubber duck to award cash bonuses for saying the secret word.
Chain Reaction: Described as "the game where one word leads to another," emphasizing connections between words.
Cliff Hanger: A game on "The Price is Right" featuring a mountain climber in traditional alpine attire.
Card Sharks: Catchphrase "Ace is high, deuce is low, call it right and win the dough" introduces this popular game show.
Golden Medley: Bonus round name in Jim Lange's version of "Name that Tune," adding to its appeal and challenge.

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Test your knowledge of classic TV game shows with this fun trivia quiz. From the iconic 'Press Your Luck' to the challenging rules of '500 Questions', see how much you remember from these entertaining programs. Perfect for fans of game show history!