Dave's collection: N-S!
Dave's Game Show Collection--N-S
Name's the Same, The--Host: Dennis James--1 episode
- Dennis's last ep. from 4/1955 with Joan Alexander, Walter Slezak, Audrey Meadows, and
Roger Price. Keenan Wynn shows up and joins the panel. VQ: 4 or so. (GSN)
(55/4:12)
Newlywed Game, The--Host: Bob Eubanks--1 episode
- finale from 12/1974. Players: Lohr/Freya v. Jay/Francie v. Tim/Sandy v. Kenny/Debbie.
VQ: 5. (GSN-aired 12/31/1999) (67/3:02)
Now You See It--Host: Jack Narz--3 episodes
- premiere from 4/1/1974. First game: Tony/Ilsa v. Lani/Bert. VQ: 3.
(GSN--aired 10/1999) (74/4:47)
- 2nd ep. from 4/2/1974. First game: Steve/Lynn v. Pat/Ron. VQ: 4.
(GSN--aired 10/1999) (74/5:09)
- finale from 6/13/1975. First game: Pat vs. Art. I have two copies of this ep:
- VQ: 3.5. (GSN) (15/4:31)
- VQ: 5. (GSN-aired 12/31/1999) (67/2:02)
Now You See It--Host: Chuck Henry--3 episodes
- premiere from 4/3/1989. First game: Joanne vs. Jeff. VQ: 5. (CBS-KCBS2-Los
Angeles/OC) (25/2:28)
- ep. from 1989 with a $50,000 win! First game: Jim v. Paul. For some reason, I have two
copies of this ep:
- VQ: 3.5. Last segment missing. Low sound. (CBS/OB) (76/2:31)
- VQ: 3. Last segment missing. Low sound. (CBS/OB) (80/3:19)
- finale from 7/14/1989 with a $35,000 win! First game: Joann vs. Carol.
(CBS-WCTV6-Thomasville/OC) (23/3:06)
Outrageous!--Host: Idalis DeLeon--1 episode
- ep. from 8/26/1998. Players: Teresa/Robert vs. Deborrah/Christopher. VQ: 5.
(FAM/OC) (4/1:45)
Pass the Buck--Host: Bill Cullen--3+ episodes
"Mary is a fairy."
"That's better than if Barry was!"
- premiere from 4/3/1978 with a $5000 win. First game: Lisa/Steve/Dina/Betsy. VQ: 4.
Counter in corner. (GSN) (50/2:34)
- ep. from 1978. First game: Barbara vs. Ellen. VQ: 1. (GSN) (35/2:55)
- a clip of the above episode (up to the bonus round) that you can actually see!
- ep. from 1978 with two $5000 wins! First game: Barry vs. Karen. (GSN)
(24/2:55)
Password--Host: Allen Ludden--11 episodes
"Marvelous."
"If he can be a comedian, so can I. 'Me'!"
- nighttime premiere from 1/2/1962 with Carol Burnett and Garry Moore.
Players: Bill vs. Julie. (GSN) (24/1:27)
- nighttime ep. from 5/29/1962 with Jack and Joan Benny. Jack gives a
perfect clue for "miser". Players: George vs. Lynn. VQ: 3.5. (CBS/SM/OC) (8/0:43)
- nighttime ep. from 11/25/1962 with Peggy Cass and Jack Paar, in which Jack gives
away two passwords! First game: David vs. Diane. VQ: 3. (GSN) (51/0:21)
- CBS nighttime ep. from 6/24/1963 with Betty White and Jack Paar taped
during Allen and Betty's honeymoon! Includes Jack's classic clue for "me".
First game: Robert vs. Anna. VQ: 4.5. (GSN) (25/2:57)
- CBS nighttime ep. from 1/16/1964 with Eva Gabor and Paul Anka, in which Eva
has to ask Allen for help several times. First game: Jerry vs. Tammy. VQ: 5. (GSN)
(45/2:38)
- CBS daytime ep. from 9/15/1966 with Donna Douglas and Steve
Hill. First game: Steve vs. Pat. VQ: 5 (GSN) (1/1:15)
- ep. from 1967 with Audrey Meadows and Jerry Lewis. First game: Priscilla vs. Larry. VQ: 5.
(GSN) (53/1:32)
- nighttime finale from 5/22/1967 with Barbara Rush and Noel Harrison. First game: Dennis v.
Wendy. VQ: 5. (GSN-aired 12/31/1999) (67/5:02)
- daytime ep. from 7/1967 on the last day of the Tournament of Champions with
Betty White and Frank Gifford. First game: John vs. Sherry. VQ: 5. (GSN) (29/4:37)
- final CBS daytime ep. from 9/1967 with Betty White and Frank Gifford. First game: Ed vs.
Meryl. VQ: 5. (GSN) (57/5:32)
- ABC finale from 6/27/1975 with Kate Jackson and Sam Melville in which
the crew plays at the end. Includes a promo for "Showoffs". First game:
Susan at lightning round. VQ: 2. End credits missing. (ABC/SOC) (14/3:42)
Password All-Stars--Host: Allen Ludden--1 episode
- finale (of this format) from 2/13/1975 with Richard Dawson, Bill
Bixby, Hal Linden, and Betty White. VQ: 2. (ABC/OB) (14/4:09)
Password Plus--Host: Allen Ludden--7 episodes
"No matter how you play on Monday, you're here till Friday. That's one of the problems
with this show."
- premiere from 1/8/1979 with Elizabeth Montgomery and Robert Foxworth. First game: Bruce v.
Sylvia. VQ: 3. No credits. (GSN) (75/3:39)
- 4th ep. from 1/11/1979 with same stars. First game: Lesley at Alphabetics. VQ: 5.
(GSN) (1/2:15)
- ep. from week of 5/28/1979 with Marion Ross and David Letterman. Features a $5000 win. First game:
Anne vs. Sally. VQ: 4.5. Line at bottom. (GSN) (55/2:04)
- ep. from week of 9/10/1979 with Loretta Swit and Greg Morris. Features Allen's apology for a
Mafia puzzle. Also features a last-second Alphabetics win with some very illegal gestures.
First game: Jeanie v. Christina. VQ: 3.5. (GSN--aired 12/1999) (76/2:01)
- ep. from 5/12/1980 with Susan Richardson and Bill Cullen. This ep.
marked Allen's return from illness. First game: Jim vs. Gloriana. I now have two copies:
- VQ: 3. (GSN) (19/5:24)
- VQ: 5. (GSN) (48/4:33)
- ep. from 8/1980 with Lucille Ball and Dick Martin. Lucy jokes about being married
to Desi too long. First game: Jan vs. Ross. VQ: 5. (GSN) (21/4:59)
- Allen's last ep. from 10/24/1980 with Robert Donner and Vicki Lawrence.
First game: Mike vs. Debbie. VQ: 3.5. Picture loss during first puzzle. (GSN) (30/4:35)
Password Plus--Host: Bill Cullen--5 episodes
- Cullen's first ep. from 4/14/1980 with Elaine Joyce and Bill Anderson. First game:
Carolyn vs. Sawyer. VQ: 5. (GSN) (37/4:05)
- ep. from 4/15/1980 with same stars as above. First game: Sawyer vs. Tom. VQ: 5. (GSN)
(37/4:36)
- ep. from 4/17/1980 with same stars as above. Features the puzzle "Bill
Cullen". First game: Mike at Alphabetics. VQ: 5. (GSN) (45/1:01)
- ep. from 4/21/1980 with Nanette Fabray and Skip Stephenson. First game: Madora vs.
Gerald. VQ: 5. (GSN) (45/2:07)
- Bill's last ep. from 5/9/1980 with Betty White and Greg Morris. If you listen closely,
you'll hear Bill almost give away the first password in Alphabetics. First game: Julie vs.
Jim. VQ: 5. (GSN) (48/4:02)
Password Plus--Host: Tom Kennedy--6 episodes
"You cannot use 'France' for 'French', not on this show."
"Well, then, we'll take this to another show!"
- Tom's first ep. from 10/27/1980 with Gina Hecht, Debralee Scott, David Doyle, and
Dick Gautier. VQ: 4.5. (GSN) (36/2:29)
- ep. from 12/1980 with Betty White and Dick Martin, featuring the
"France/French" incident. First game: Kathy vs. Tom. VQ: 3. (GSN) (8/1:12)
- ep. from 2/1981 with Gene Rayburn and Wink Martindale, featuring a
last-second Alphabetics win! First game: Gini vs. Sara. VQ: 4.5. (GSN)
(25/3:30)
- the next day, in which Tom gives away a password! First game: Jonnie
vs. Sheree. VQ: 4.5. (GSN) (25/3:59)
- ep. from 3/1982 with Jack Narz and Steven Ford in which Tom and Jack switch places.
First game: Bobby v. Teri. VQ: 2. B&W. (GSN) (76/3:51)
- finale from 3/26/1982 with Audrey Landers and Tom Poston. First game:
Sherry at Alphabetics. VQ: 2. Line at top of picture. (NBC-WTVA9-Tupelo/OC) (23/3:35)
PDQ--Host: Dennis James--1 episode
- pilot from 1965 with Stubby Kaye, Giselle McKenzie, and Dick Patterson. (31/~5:30)
Personals--Host: Michael Burger--1 episode
- ep. from 1991. Players: Carl, Sharon, Karen, Chieko. (CBS/OB)
(23/4:03)
Pictionary--Host: Brian Robbins--1 episode
- premiere from 6/12/1989. Players: Justin/Adrian/Rene vs.
Erika/Ali/Megan. VQ: 4. (WWOR9-Secaucus/OC) (22/3:15)
Pictionary--Host: Alan Thicke--2 episodes
- ep. from 1997 with Allison Sweeney, Victoria Rowell, Bill Maher, and Erik Estrada.
Erik gets a little excited and decks Maher! Players: Alex v. Mark. VQ: 3.5.
(WGNT27-Portsmouth/OB) (74/5:33)
- ep. from summer 1998 with Rosie O'Donnell, Sally Struthers, Vicki Lawrence, and Roger
Clinton. Rosie's team gets so far ahead, she starts giving the other team answers!
Players: Loriann vs. Tasha. VQ: 5. One minor VCR glitch. (WPIX11-New York/SOC)
(43/2:29)
Pitfall--Host: Alex Trebek--3 episodes
- ep. from 7/1981 featuring two $2500 wins. First game: Bill v. Ellen. (CKVU-Vancouver/OC)
(80/3:36)
- ep. from 1981. First game: Rosemary vs. Dan (15/3:25)
- ep. from 1981. First game: Mona vs. June. VQ: 2. Rolling picture at times. (OB)
(42/2:35)
Play the Percentages--Host: Geoff Edwards--2 episodes
- premiere from 1/7/1980. First game: Nannette/Brian vs. Karla/John. VQ: 4.5.
(GSN) (26/2:16)
- ep. from 1980 featuring a $36,000 win! First game: Marti/Loren at bonus game. VQ: 2.5.
(USA--aired 1987-89) (79/1:24)
Play Your Hunch--Host: Merv Griffin--1 episode
- ep. from 4/1960 featuring Jonathan Winters. Players: Lovejoys vs.
Danforths. VQ: 5. Ending cut off thanks to TCA Cable. (GSN) (10/4:49)
Press Your Luck--Host: Peter Tomarken--45 episodes
- pilot from 1983 with different music. Players: Jack/Maggie/Matt. VQ: 3.5.
(26/0:57)
- premiere from 9/19/1983. Players: Lana/Linda/Phil. (CBS-KPIX5-San
Francisco/OB) (23/4:25)
- ep. from 10/13/1983. Car hit! (and then immediately lost to a whammy). Players:
Larry/Ted/Jeanne. VQ: 3.5. (USA) (38/0:00)
- ep. from 12/22/1983. Players: Nancy/Tracy/Pierre. VQ: 4.5. (USA) (38/1:18)
- ep. from 1/26/1984 featuring a $21,000 win! Players: Jim/Mimi/Mark. VQ: 4.
Spin rounds only. (USA) (41/4:40)
- ep. from 3/9/1984 featuring Maggie Brown from the pilot! Players: Michael/Bob/Maggie.
VQ: 4. Spin rounds only. (USA) (41/4:56)
- ep. from 5/18/1984 with the biggest win before Michael Larsen! Players: David/Becky/Paul.
VQ: 4. Most of 2nd spin round only. (CBS/OB) (41/4:26)
- both parts of Michael Larsen's appearance from 6/8 and
6/11/1984. Players: Ed/Michael/Janie. VQ: 4. (CBS-WIVB4-Buffalo/OC (part 1),
OB (part2)) (23/0:00)
- ep. from 7/23/1984 featuring the Olympic Torch Whammy. Players: Gene/Carol/Nancy.
VQ: 3.5. (USA) (41/5:08)
- ep. from 8/10/1984 featuring a $31,000 loss and a $24,000 win! Players:
Randy/Lori/Kathy. CBS had to seriously edit this thing to fit it within its
30-minute slot. 2nd spin round only. VQ: 5. (CBS/OB) (27/2:03)
- ep. from 8/14/1984. Players: Beverlie/Ernie/Susan. Last ep. with 2nd board
sound. VQ: 3.5. (CBS-KHOU11-Houston/RC-aired summer 1986) (12/1:45)
- ep. from 8/17/1984. Players: Kevin/Mark/Sonya. 2 players whammy out in this
ep. JIP after 1st question round. VQ: 4. (CBS-KHOU11-Houston/RC-aired summer 1986) (12/2:14)
- ep. from 8/21/1984. Players: Jeff/Laura/Steve. VQ: 3.5. Parts of the opening were taped over by someone. (CBS-KHOU11-Houston/RC-aired summer 1986) (12/2:30)
- ep. from 8/28/1984. Players: Susan/Todd/Carol. VQ: 3.5. (CBS-KHOU11-Houston/RC-aired summer 1986) (12/2:57)
- ep. from 10/15/1984. Players: Bob/Susan/Frances. Susan from Beverlie/Ernie/Susan returns
due to a mistake. VQ: 4.5. (USA) (46/5:34)
- ep. from 10/17/1984 in which a player can pick a whammy with "Pick a Corner". Players:
Lori/Clifford/Libby. VQ: 4.5. Opening missing. (USA) (41/0:35)
- ep. from 11/2/1984. Players: Susan/Liz/Gregg. Peter announces that contestants
can now win up to $50,000 before retiring. VQ: 3.5. (CBS-WSPA7-Spartanburg/OC) (33/0:58)
- ep. from 1/21/1985 featuring the start of another home player contest. Players: Brad/Arlene/George.
VQ: 4.5. Picture rolls very occasionally. Bad commercial edit. Opening and closing missing. (USA) (73/0:00)
- ep. from 1/23/1985 featuring 11 whammies and a $0 win! Players: Andrea/Al/Rita. VQ: 3.
Occasional flickering and low audio. (USA) (38/0:56)
- ep. from 1/24/1985. Players: Nancy/John/Rita. VQ: 4.5. Closing missing. (USA) (73/2:33)
- ep. from 1/25/1985. Players: Nancy/Dayna/Ron. VQ: 4.5. Closing missing. (USA) (73/2:51)
- ep. from 1/28/1985 featuring Jenny Jones. Players: Jennie/Terry/Nancy. VQ: 3.5.
(USA) (8/0:22)
- ep. from 1/29/1985 featuring Jenny Jones again! Players: Michael/Jodi/Jennie.
Jennie has a chance to pick a whammy thanks to "Pick a Corner". Spin rounds
only. VQ: 5. (USA) (27/2:17)
- ep. from 2/5/1985 in which the board changes sound near the end of the 2nd round. Players: Jon/Steve/Jody.
VQ: 4.5. Opening and closing missing. (USA) (73/1:47)
- ep. from 2/26/1985 featuring Jim Hess, who should have been censored at least
twice! Players: Sam/Jim/Pamela. VQ: 5. (USA) (27/2:56)
- ep. from 2/28/1985 featuring an appearance by Rod! Audience chants "whammy" during Scott's
spins. Players: Scott/Suzanne/Bob. VQ: 4.5. Most of the first question round is missing.
(USA) (38/1:44)
- ep. from 4/4/1985 on Day 4 of College Week. Players: John (Wake Forest)/Laurie
(Texas)/Tim (Nebraska). I now have two copies of this ep:
- Includes promo for TPIR prime
time specials. VQ: 4. Cut off during 2nd round.
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(CBS-KHOU11-Houston/RC-aired 7/31/1986) (12/0:59)
- This copy is complete! VQ: 3.5.
(USA) (38/0:21)
- ep. from 6/14/1985 in which Mel Blanc (as Sylvester) calls in to correct
Peter. Players: Pam/Sam/Jerry. VQ: 3. (USA) (8/0:00)
- ep. from 7/4/1985 in which Peter wears a patriotic tux. 5 spins are passed!
Players: Julie/Jim/Patricia. VQ: 5. Low audio. (38/0:42)
- ep. from 11/14/1985 in which every player earns over $20,000, and 7 spins are passed! Players:
Helen/Sheila/Kurt. VQ: 4.5. Picture rolls occasionally. Opening and closing missing. (USA) (73/0:18)
- ep. from 11/15/1985. Players: John/Sheila/Yvonne. VQ: 4. Picture rolls occasionally. Bad
commercial edit. Closing missing. (USA) (73/3:40)
- ep. from 11/22/1985 in which a lucky home viewer wins $36,000! Players:
Jon/Carla/Shirley. (USA) (24/4:13)
- ep. from 12/11/1985. Players: Colleen/Diane/Danny. VQ: 4.5. JIP at first spin round. Sound drops
at end. Bad commercial edit. Closing missing. (USA) (73/3:29)
- ep. from 1/15/1986 in which Peter checks to see if the whammies are home. Players:
Perri/Judy/Darren. VQ: 4. Glitches in intro and second round. (USA) (54/3:46)
- ep. from 1/20/1986. Players: Kathy/Lisa/Oliver. VQ: 5. Second spin round only. (USA) (73/2:26)
- ep. from 2/1986 featuring 10 whammies and a $10 Add-a-One hit! Players:
Drew/Kathy/Louise. VQ: 4.5. (USA) (46/4:29)
- ep. from 5/23/1986 (and last aired by USA). A grand total of 7 spins are earned in the
second round. Players: Erica/Mordecai/Jeannie. VQ: 4.5. (USA) (38/2:02)
- ep. from 6/16/1986 in which Add-a-One is again hit for $10! Players: Bruce/Jo/Paige. VQ: 5. (USA) (23/4:53)
- ep. from 6/17/1986 in which the N falls off Paige's "SPINS" display. Features another $10 Add-a-One hit. Players: Scott/Paige/Jacques. VQ: 4. Opening and second question round
missing. (USA) (41/0:20)
- ep. from 7/9/1986 in which Dan is supposedly given $200 too little. Players:
Paulette/Marlise/Dan. VQ: 3.5. (USA) (46/4:55)
- ep. from 7/10/1986 in which Dan is given $200 more. Players: Dan/Marlene/Sam.
VQ: 3.5. First spin round missing. (USA) (46/5:17)
- ep. from 7/11/1986 featuring a $19,000 loss! Players: Sam/Todd/Mary. VQ: 3.5. Somewhat bad commercial editing. (USA) (41/0:56)
- ep. from 7/22/1986 in which Peter gives away his coat and sells his tie. Players:
Debbie/Craig/Andre. VQ: 4.5. (USA) (41/5:32)
- final (unannounced) first-run ep. from 9/26/1986 (the series was in reruns from 7/28 to
8/29/1986), in which Peter demonstrates a whammy trap. Players: Andy/Karen/Bill. VQ: 3.
(CBS-WCBS2-New York/OB) (27/2:34)
Price is Right, The (New)--Host: Bob Barker--33+ episodes
"She did that so fast, I have time to make another entrance!"
- premiere from 9/4/1972. Features Any Number, Bonus Game, and Double
Prices. (CBS/SM) (23/1:07)
- 2nd ep. from 9/5/1972. First four: Lilly/Doreen/Pauline/Dotty. Features Grocery
Game, Bullseye I, and One Right Price. I now have two copies of this:
- VQ:
2.5 or 3. (GSN) (20/4:02)
- VQ: 5. (GSN) (52/5:30)
- ep. from 4/1973. First four: Judy/Denise/Frances/Effie. Games played: Hi-Lo,
Double Digits (for maybe the only time), and Range Game. VQ: 4.5. (GSN) (31/1:12)
- ep. from 1974. First four: Delaine/Robert/Bonnie/Vicki.
Games played: Any Number, Give or Keep, and Clock Game. VQ: 3.5. (CBS12-don't know
where/RSC--aired 2/1998) (46/1:45)
- 1st hour-long ep. from 10/1975. First four: Mary Jane/Carole/Christi/Eleanor.
Games played: Golden Road (1st win!), Grocery Game, Most Expensive, Any Number,
Poker Game, and Give or Keep. VQ: 4.5. (GSN) (27/0:57)
- ep. from 1977 (VTR 6/27/1977). First four: Susan/Yolanda (yes, THAT Yolanda)/Janice/Betty.
Games played: Clock Game, Secret "X" (its premiere), Any Number, Double Prices, Ten Chances,
and Hurdles. VQ: 4.5. Lines on bottom of screen at beginning; missing fourth IUFB. (GSN) (31/2:24)
- ep. from 1980 featuring Vanna White in Contestants' Row! (GSN)
(13/1:02)
- ep. from 1981. First four: Mary Kay/Derrick/Brenda/Sandra. Games played: Lucky Seven,
Most Expensive, Bullseye II, Clock Game, Give or Keep, and Money Game. Features some weird
opening bids. VQ: 5. (GSN) (37/0:01)
- ep. from 1981. First four: Carol/Evelyn/Joanne/Rolf. Games played: Give or Keep,
It's Optional, Safe Crackers, Double Prices, Grocery Game, and Any Number. VQ: 5. (GSN)
(37/2:34)
- 12th season premiere from 9/1983. First four: Debra/Suzanne/Dolores/Marvin. Games
played: Range Game, Danger Price, Phone Home Game (its premiere), Barker's Bargain Bar,
Bonus Game, and Card Game. VQ: 5. (GSN) (47/5:02)
- 2nd Prime Time special from 8/21/1986. Features Lucky Seven, Race
Game, Grand Game, Range Game, Punch-a-Bunch, and Any Number. VQ: 3.
(CBS-KHOU11-Houston/OC) (12/3:26)
- 6th Prime Time special from 9/18/1986. Features Clock Game, Hole in
One, Money Game, Race Game, Punch-a-Bunch, and One Away. VQ: 3.5.
(GSN) (12/4:23)
- ep. from 10/1986 in which Kyle subs for Holly. First four: Ellen/Gregory/Dawn/Mary.
Games played: Bump, Temptation, Grand Game, Safe Crackers, Switcheroo, and Range Game. Also
features a Halloween showcase. VQ: 4.5. (CBS-KWTX10-Waco/OB) (79/1:47)
- ep. from week of 2/9/1987. First four: Deborah/Rochelle/Gilbert/Mary. Games played:
Danger Price, Card Game, Plinko, Bump, One Away, and Bullseye II. Includes showcases
with "Wonderful Ways to Get Wet" and "Wonderful Ways to Keep Dry", featuring Dian
and Holly in bikinis! VQ: 3.5. (CBS-KLAS8-Las Vegas/OC) (33/2:49)
- ep. from 10/1987. JIP during 5th game. Last two games played: Money Game and
Pick-a-Pair. VQ: 3. (CBS/OC) (33/3:48)
- ep. from 1991 featuring a contestant who forgot to stop at contestants' row and
a showcase in which Holly and Kathleen have a little problem with a tarp. First four:
Emily/Susan/Renee/John. Games played: One Away, One Right Price, Grocery Game, Squeeze
Play, Lucky Seven, and Plinko. VQ: 5. (GSN-aired 6/1999) (47/2:28)
- ep. from 1991-93 featuring three contestants who never leave contestants' row. First
four: Laurie/Tony/Jacqueline/Barbara. Games played: Barker's Bargain Bar, Temptation,
Pick-a-Pair, Make Your Move, Punch-a-Bunch, and Money Game. VQ: 4. Bad commercial editing.
(CBS/OB) (41/1:17)
- 25th Anniversary Special from 8/1996 featuring a lot of clips, as well
as Lucky Seven, Plinko, and One Away (CBS-KYW3-Philadelphia/OC)
(19/4:03)
- clip of the second ever It's in the Bag win! (6/0:03)
- ep. from 1998 featuring what may be the last playing of Superball! First four:
Jedidiah/Amelia/Sheri/Laquita. Games played: Superball, Money Game, Switch?, Squeeze Play,
3 Strikes, and Penny Ante. VQ: 4. Taped from a summer rerun. (CBS-WBNG12-Binghamton/OC)
(41/1:55)
- 5000th episode from 4/9/1998 featuring Lucky Seven, Cliff Hangers, Any
Number, Double Prices, One Away, Five Price Tags, and 8 CARS!
(CBS-KBTX3-Bryan/OC)
- 27th season premiere from 9/22/1998. Games played: Golden Road, Clearance
Sale, Pick a Pair, Double Prices, Plinko, and Lucky Seven. VQ: 5.
(CBS-KBTX3-Bryan/OC) (5/5:07)
- ep. from 9/23/1998. Games played: Any Number, Most Expensive, Grocery Game,
Safe Crackers, Punch-a-Bunch, and One Away. VQ: 5. (CBS-KBTX3-Bryan)/OC)
(7/0:31)
- ep. from 9/24/1998. Games played: Clock Game, It's in the Bag, Range Game,
Switch?, Money Game, and Cliff Hangers. Features a 3-way tie in the
first Showcase Showdown, and 2 of them tie twice! VQ: 5. (CBS-KBTX3-Bryan)/OC)
(7/2:33)
- ep. from 9/25/1998. Games played: Spelling Bee, Freeze Frame, Fortune
Hunter, One Right Price, Hit Me, and Dice Game. VQ: 5. (CBS-KBTX3-Bryan)/OC)
(7/4:00)
- ep. from 11/3/1998. Games played: Spelling Bee, Clock Game, One Wrong
Price, Hit Me, Credit Card, and Money Game. VQ: 5. (CBS-KBTX3-Bryan)/OC) (11/1:00)
- ep. from 11/5/1998. Games played: Clearance Sale, Plinko ($22,100 won!),
Card Game, Squeeze Play, Pick-a-Pair, and One Away. VQ: 5. (CBS-KBTX3-Bryan/OC)
(11/3:01)
- Bubba ep. from 12/31/1998. Games played: Check Game, Pathfinder, Easy as
1-2-3, Barker's Bargain Bar, Ten Chances, and Grand Game. Perfect ep! VQ: 4.5.
(CBS-WBBM2-Chicago/RC--aired 3/1999) (26/4:03)
- ep. from 4/1/1999 featuring a showcase with a whole lot of cars. First
four: John/Nairobi/Amy/Martha. Games played: Lucky Seven, It's in the Bag,
Easy as 1-2-3, Squeeze Play, Cover Up, Secret "X". VQ: 4.5. (CBS-KHOU11-Houston/OC)
(27/0:00)
- ep. from 6/11/1999 featuring a double overbid and a member of the band Sister Hazel
winning a car for his dad. First four: Laura/Anna/Grant/Pete. Games played: Lucky Seven,
Push Over, Hit Me, Switch?, Credit Card, and Spelling Bee. VQ: 5. (CBS-KEYE42-Austin/OC)
(47/0:27)
- 28th season premiere from 9/20/1999. First four: Amy/Adam/Dolores/Bryan. Games played:
Any Number, Let 'Em Roll (premiere), Double Prices, Most Expensive, Plinko, Money Game. Features
the departure of Chantel and the debut of Nikki. VQ: 5. (CBS-KWTX10-Waco/OC) (80/4:06)
- the second ep of the 28th season (9/21/1999). First four: Aaron/Roberta/Dominica/Shannon.
Games played: Lucky Seven, It's in the Bag, Push Over, Easy As 1-2-3, One Away, and Secret "X".
VQ: 5. (CBS-KEYE42-Austin/OC) (56/1:54)
- ep. from 4/2000. First four: Ellen/Monique/Betty/Jared. Games played: Check Game, Hole in One,
Switch?, Freeze Frame, Any Number, Secret "X". VQ: 4. (CBS-KEYE42-Austin/RC-aired 9/18/2000) (82/2:01)
- ep. from 4/5/2000 featuring fellow trader Brad Francini!. First four: Brenda/Brad/Genevieve/Johnny.
Games played: Make Your Move, Hole in One, Freeze Frame, One Wrong Price, Dice Game, Secret "X".
VQ: 5. (CBS9/OC) (69/1:22)
Price is Right, The--Host: Tom Kennedy--2 episodes
- ep. from 1985. First four: Julia/Gary/Lucy?/Carolyn. Games played:
Any Number, Pick-a-Pair, and Safe Crackers. VQ: 3.5. (WNBC4-New York/OB) (33/1:27)
- ep. from 2/1986. First four: Denise/Deena/Charlie/Mandy. Games played: Deluxe Dice
Game, Danger Price, Cliff Hangers. VQ: 4.5. (GSN) (43/3:21)
Price is Right, The New--Host: Doug Davidson--3 episodes
- ep. from 9/1994. First contestant: Ugochi? Games played: Money Game, Race Game, Magic
#. VQ: 3.5. (WAVE3-Louisville/OC) (44/3:33)
- ep. from 1994 featuring Squeeze Play, Hole in One, Danger Price, and
the showcase with an "echo, echo, echo"! VQ: 3.5. (WAVE3-Louisville/OB)
(19/3:41)
- ep. from 1994. First contestant: Trisha. Games played: 3 Strikes, Shell Game,
Switch? VQ: 3.5. (OB) (43/3:44)
Pyramid Game, The--Host: Steve Jones--1 episode
- ep. with Dee Hepburn and Stefan Dennis. Players: Costas v. Jackie. VQ: 3.5. (Challenge TV)
(80/5:04)
Reel to Reel Picture Show, The--Host: Peter Marshall--1
episode
- premiere episode from 8/31/1998 with Stella Stevens and Michael
Winslow. Players: Cherah vs. Ed. VQ: 5. (PAX/OC) (4/4:00)
Remote Control--Host: Ken Ober--8 episodes
"Leslie, you buzzed in, go ahead for 20."
"Oops!"
- ep. from 1988 Spring Break. Players: Pat/Leslie/Larry. VQ: 3.5. Part of opening
missing. (MTV) (79/2:29)
- Kari's first ep. from 1988. Players: Mark/Cheryl/George. VQ: 2.5. (MTV/OB)
(76/4:57)
- ep. from 1988 featuring a Bob Eubanks appearance! Players:
Ted/Lisa/David (MTV/OB?) (15/1:07)
- ep. from 1988 featuring a tribute to Susan Olsen. Players:
Tom/Leslie/Carl. (MTV/RC-aired 3/4/1995) (14/2:26)
- "lost episode" from 1975 (actually from 1989). Players: Eric/Leigh/Arthur.
Features a promo for the new season. VQ: 4. (MTV/R-aired summer 1989) (79/3:15)
- ep. from 1989 Spring Break featuring Adam Sandler! Players: Corey/Kimmy/Gary.
VQ: 4. Ending missing. (MTV) (79/2:53)
- syndicated ep. from 9/23/1989 with the Brady kids! Players: Eve Plumb (Jan)/Barry
Williams (Greg)/Susan Olsen (Cindy). VQ: 3.5. (MTV/RC-aired 3/4/1995) (14/1:57)
- ep. from 1990 featuring Ken and Colin as old men. Players: Allen/Howie/Glenn.
VQ: 4. (MTV) (79/3:38)
Riddlers, The--Host: David Letterman--1 episode
- pilot from 1977. Players: Hartley/Mark/Joan/Rocco/Sherry vs. Joanne Worley/Robert Urich/Joyce
Bulifant/Michael McKean/Debralee Scott. I have two copies of this ep:
- Aired during GSN's
"Game Show Turkeys" marathon. VQ: 5. (GSN-aired 11/26/1998) (18/1:38)
- Aired during GSN's
"Raise the Dead" marathon. VQ: 5. (GSN-aired 10/28/2000) (89/3:38)
Rock & Roll Jeopardy!--Host: Jeff Probst--3 episodes
- premiere ep. from 8/8/1998. Players: Tim/Holly/Brian. VQ: 5. (VH1/OC)
(4/0:00)
- 2nd ep., also from 8/8/1998. Players: Nelson/Sara/Jeff. VQ: 5. (VH1/OC)
(4/0:30)
- all-star ep. from 11/1998. Players: David Alan Grier/Yasmine
Bleeth/Wallace Langham. VQ: 4. (VH1/OB) (25/4:46)
Ruckus--Host: The Amazing Jonathan--1 episode
- ep. from 1991 in which Jonathan tries to catch a hammer on his chin. VQ: 5. (GSN)
(56/0:00)
$ale of the Century--Host: Jim Perry--11 episodes
NBC version (1/3/1983-3/24/1989):
- premiere from 1/3/1983 featuring Sally Julian and a Fame Game board
with faces! Players: Lynn/Joel/Janice. VQ: 4. (NBC-KNBC4-Los Angeles/OC) (22/2:18)
- Thursday ep. from late 1984 featuring alt.tv.game-shows poster Tom
Gauer. One player finishes with $0! Players: Tom/Jas/Jeff. VQ: 5.
(NBC-WDAF4-Kansas City/OB) (16/3:34)
- ep. from 1985. Players: Deborah/Michael/Ellen. Includes a weather
advisory which actually does not pre-empt the show! VQ: 3. (This was taped
during a storm, after all.) (NBC-KPRC2-Houston/OC)
(12/1:18)
- daytime ep. from 1986 which features a $53 margin of victory! Players:
Sharon/Barry/Gabrielle. VQ: 4.5. (NBC-WAVE3-Louisville/OB) (34/0:28)
- 4th ep. of Pep Rally Week from 1988. Features what Ed Wilczek calls
the "worst prop in a gameshow". Players: Chris/Lakita/Kip. VQ: 5. A little
picture loss at the beginning. (USA) (8/2:18)
- final ep. from 3/24/1989. Players: Frank/Jody Lee/John. VQ: 4.5. (NBC/OC)
(39/1:42)
Syndicated version (1/1985-1986):
- syndicated ep. from 2/1985 in which John Goss wins $156,000! Players:
Chip/Naomi/John. VQ: 2. (USA) (24/0:21)
- syndie ep. from 1985 in which Alice wins big! Players: Jeff/Richard/Alice.
VQ: 1. (USA) (35/2:14)
- syndie ep. from 1985. Players: Jean/Bill/Marianne. VQ: 1. (USA) (35/2:36)
- syndie ep. from 1985 featuring a great game with a 95-95 tie! Players:
Grace/Jonathan/Jan. VQ: 4.5. (USA) (41/4:02)
- final syndicated shopping ep. from 1985. Players: Bill/Lauren/Brad.
(USA) (16/4:21)
$ale of the Century--Host: Glenn Ridge--2 episodes
- Australian ep. from 1994 in which AUS$344,183 is won! Players: Barry/Sue/Tony.
VQ: 3. (9 Network-Brisbane/OB) (28/1:06)
- Australian ep. from 7/8/1997 in which AUS$282,647 is won! Players: Craig/Vicki/John.
VQ: 3.5. Line at bottom and somewhat muffled audio. (9 Network/OB) (39/2:04)
Says Who--Host: Geoff Edwards--1 episode
- pilot from 1971 with Betsy Palmer, Anne Meara, Peter Lawford, and Bill Cullen. Players:
Lynne v. Nathan. Aired during GSN's "Raise the Dead" marathon. VQ: 5. (GSN-aired 10/28/2000)
(89/3:08)
Scattergories--Host: Dick Clark--2 episodes
- premiere from 1993 with Brian Austin Green, Anne-Marie Johnson, Chuck Woolery, Eleni
Tolivas, and Kelsey Grammer. Players: Forry/Kevin/Kelly/John vs.
Arlene/Lorinda/Carra/Jody. VQ: 3.5 until jackpot round, 1 thereafter. (NBC/OB)
(35/1:53)
- final week ep. from 1993 with Peter Noone, Vivica A. Fox, Robert Kelter Kelly,
Richard Karn, and Candace Cameron--players: Jane/Michele/Sharon/Debbie vs.
Phillip/Fred/Giorgio/Mark (NBC/OC) (15/5:14)
Scrabble--Host: Chuck Woolery--9 episodes
- pilot (taped 3/8/1984) with a different format, in which Laura Chambers wins
$25,000! (sure!) First game: Laura vs. Bill. VQ: 2. (SM) (40/5:16)
- premiere episode from 7/2/1984 with jackpot format--first game:
Vanessa vs. Jack--designated champion: Stuart. VQ: 3. (NBC-KRON4-San Francisco/OC)
(2/1:28)
- ep. from 1985 featuring the spelling format! First game: Damita Jo vs.
Mitchell (sprint round). VQ: 3.5. Audio glitch during first sprint round.
(NBC-WXIA11-Atlanta/OB) (17/3:08)
- another spelling ep. from 1985, featuring a $20,000 win! First game: Bill v. Debbie.
VQ: 3.5. (NBC/OB?) (79/3:59)
- ep. from 1985 featuring a $40,000 win! First game: Craig vs. Denese. VQ: 4.
End credits cut. (USA) (46/4:03)
- Tournament of Champions finals from 1985, featuring a $49,500 win! First game: Annie v.
Jeff. VQ: 4. Bad commercial editing. (USA) (79/4:19)
- Teen Week ep. from 12/1988 featuring Aaron Solomon. First game: Tiffany vs. Sol.
VQ: 3. (NBC-KNBC4-Los Angeles/SOC) (46/3:36)
- final ep. of original run from 3/23/1990--first game: Debbie vs.
George (NBC-WOWT6-Omaha/OB) (17/2:16)
- premiere of revival from 1/18/1993 featuring George, the returning
champ from the original version! First game: Deb vs. George. VQ: 4.5. (NBC/OC)
(17/2:38)
- ep. from the 1993 revival. First game: Julie vs. Jason. VQ: 4.5. (NBC/OB)
(8/3:29)
- unannounced finale from 6/10/1993. First game: Caryn vs. Blake. VQ: 3.5.
(NBC-WNBC4-New York/OC) (39/4:10)
Second Chance--Host: Jim Peck--1 episode
- pilot from late 1976. Players: Maggie/Jack/Lynn. VQ: 3. (SM) (43/2:55)
Second Guessers--Host: Jack Carter--1 episode
- pilot from 1969 with Brenda Vaccaro. First second guesser: Judy. Aired during GSN's "Raise
the Dead" marathon. VQ: 5. (GSN-aired 10/28/2000) (89/1:00)
Shoot the Works--Host: Geoff Edwards--1 episode
- pilot with Anita Gillette and Bill Cullen. First game: John vs. Cathy. VQ: 5. (GSN)
(52/1:57)
Shopping Spree--Host: Ron Pearson--1 episode
- premiere from 9/30/1996. Players: Sharlene/Genoa vs. Gigi/Julian. VQ: 4.5.
(FAM/OB) (25/4:24)
Split Second--Host: Tom Kennedy--1 episode
- final ep. from 6/27/1975. Monty Hall and Markie Post appear on stage. Players:
Judd/Martha/Steve. VQ: 2. Features a promo for You Don't Say, Show-Offs, and Rhyme or Reason. Beginning and ending missing. (ABC/OC) (8/4:39)
Starcade--Host: Geoff Edwards--1 episode
- ep. from 1984. Players: Royce vs. Rob. Games played: Cosmic Chasm, Dragon's Lair,
Mr. Do's Castle, and Blaster. (I'd heard of exactly one of those games.) VQ: 3. (OB)
(38/2:52)
Street Smarts--Host: Frank Nicotero--1 episode
- premiere from 2000. Players: Sam v. Noelle. (K13VC-Austin/OC)(85/4:29)
Studs--Host: Mark DeCarlo--1 episode
- ep. from 1991. Players: Rick vs. Todd. (WGNX46-Atlanta/OC)
(22/5:00)
Super Decades--Host: Nancy Sullivan--1 episode
- ep. from 8/25/1998 for which I was an alternate L First game: Karaan
vs. Danita. VQ: 5. (GSN/OB) (4/1:00)
Why anyone would want this is beyond me.
Super Jeopardy!--Host: Alex Trebek--1 episode
- final ep. from 9/8/1990 in which the $250,000 is given away! Players:
Bob/Bruce/Dave. I have two copies of this ep:
- VQ: 3. (ABC/OB) (39/2:32)
- VQ: 5. (GSN) (81/0:00)
Super Password--Host: Bert Convy--8+ episodes
- premiere from 9/24/1984 with Pat Sajak and Gloria Loring. First game: Wendy vs. Ed.
VQ: 1. Beginning missing. (35/0:00)
- ep. from 10/22/1984 with Marcia Wallace and Bill Cullen. First game: Danna at
Alphabetics. VQ: 5. (GSN) (29/1:32)
- ep. from 1986 with Janis Paige and Richard Kline. Features a $55,000 win!
First game: Carl vs. Marjorie. VQ: 3. (GSN) (35/0:21)
- all-star ep. from 11/1986 with Lucille Ball, Ann Dusenberry, Estelle Getty, and
Betty White. VQ: 3.5. No sound for first five seconds. (NBC/OC) (34/1:48)
- all-star ep. from 2/6/1987 with Emma Samms, Harry Anderson, John
Ratzenberger, and Jack Coleman. (GSN) (24/0:00)
- ep. from 2/16/1987 with Jill Whelan and Bill Rafferty. Features a $10,000 win on the
buzzer! First game: Christine vs. Glenn. VQ: 2. Bad audio, and sometimes B&W. End credits
cut. (NBC/OC) (50/3:44)
- ep. from early 1988 (VTR 12/1987) with Audrey Landers and Bruce Baum. Features
a $55,000 win by a fugitive! First game: Lisa v. Patrick. VQ: 3.5. Line at bottom.
(GSN) (76/0:44)
- clip from summer 1988 with Jory Hussain, Allison Smith, Rob Stone, and
Shalane McCall in which Bert announces how much money was won and donated
to each charity. VQ: 2.5. (30/0:00)
- final ep. from 3/24/1989 with Betty White and Christopher Hewitt and
the destruction of the Magic Toaster! First game: Michelle vs. Jeri. I have two copies of
this ep:
- VQ: 3. Sound cuts out a lot until the second Super Password round. (NBC/OB)
(2/1:06)
- VQ: 5. (GSN-aired 12/31/1999) (67/1:02)
Super Pay Cards--Host: Art James--1 episode
- ep. from 1981. Players: Mark vs. Ann Marie. VQ: 4. (5/OB) (42/2:58)
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