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  1. On This Day: June 16, 1989 - Final Episode of Hollywood Squares Airs

    On This Day: June 16, 1989 - Final Episode of Hollywood Squares Airs

    On this day June 16, 1989, the final episode of the classic game show Hollywood Squares aired. After more than two decades of laughs, celebrity appearances and tic tac toe trivia, the show wrapped up its original run. Hollywood Squares first premiered in 1966 and became one of television’s most...
  2. On This Day: June 15, 1987 - Home Shopping Game Premieres in Syndication

    On This Day: June 15, 1987 - Home Shopping Game Premieres in Syndication

    On this day June 15, 1987, the Home Shopping Game premiered in syndication. Combining elements of a traditional game show with the rising popularity of televised shopping networks, the show offered a unique viewing experience for audiences across the country. The series ran for one season with...
  3. On This Day: May 23, 1986 – Final Episode of The Joker’s Wild Aired

    On This Day: May 23, 1986 – Final Episode of The Joker’s Wild Aired

    On this day May 23, 1986, the final episode of The Joker’s Wild aired, closing the curtain on one of television’s most memorable game shows of the 70s and 80s. Originally created and hosted by Jack Barry, the show mixed trivia questions with a slot machine style spinner, giving it a unique flair...
  4. On This Day: April 23, 1982 – Final Episode of Blockbusters Aired on NBC

    On This Day: April 23, 1982 – Final Episode of Blockbusters Aired on NBC

    On this day April 23, 1982, the final episode of the game show Blockbusters aired on NBC. The show ran for 3 seasons and delivered an impressive 372 episodes during its daytime run. Hosted by the legendary Bill Cullen, Blockbusters featured a unique format where a solo contestant competed...
  5. On This Day: April 4 1986 Final Episode of Bruce Forsyth’s Hot Streak Aired

    On This Day: April 4 1986 Final Episode of Bruce Forsyth’s Hot Streak Aired

    On this day April 4 1986 the final episode of Bruce Forsyth’s Hot Streak aired on ABC. The game show featured teams of men and women competing in a fast paced word association challenge where quick thinking and teamwork were key to winning. Hosted by British entertainer Bruce Forsyth the show...
  6. On This Day: April 3 1989 Top Card Premiered on TNN

    On This Day: April 3 1989 Top Card Premiered on TNN

    On this day April 3 1989 the game show Top Card premiered on The Nashville Network also known as TNN. The show mixed trivia questions with a blackjack style card game as contestants competed to build the best hand and win prizes. Top Card ran for 4 seasons and was one of TNN's earliest original...
  7. On This Day: April 1 1988 Final Episode of Blackout Aired

    On This Day: April 1 1988 Final Episode of Blackout Aired

    On this day April 1 1988 the final episode of the game show Blackout aired after completing a single season with 65 episodes. Hosted by Bob Goen the show featured contestants trying to guess words based on audio clues while their opponents had the power to mute or blackout parts of the clue to...
  8. On This Day: April 1 1983 Final Episode of Just Men Aired

    On This Day: April 1 1983 Final Episode of Just Men Aired

    On this day April 1 1983 the final episode of the daytime game show Just Men aired after completing its 1 season run with 65 episodes. Hosted by the legendary Betty White the show featured two female contestants trying to guess answers given by a panel of seven celebrity men. Just Men stood out...
  9. On This Day: April 1 1983 Final Episode of Hit Man Aired

    On This Day: April 1 1983 Final Episode of Hit Man Aired

    On this day April 1 1983 the final episode of the game show Hit Man aired after completing a single season with 65 episodes. Hosted by Peter Tomarken the show featured contestants answering trivia questions based on short film clips in hopes of advancing to a fast paced bonus round. Hit Man had...
  10. On This Day: March 27 1987 The Price Is Right Became the Longest Running Daytime Game Show in History

    On This Day: March 27 1987 The Price Is Right Became the Longest Running Daytime Game Show in History

    On this day March 27 1987 The Price Is Right officially became the longest running daytime game show in television history. Hosted by Bob Barker the iconic series surpassed the previous record held by Concentration and continued its reign as a staple of American daytime TV. Known for its...
  11. On This Day: March 26 1982 Final Episode of Password Plus Aired

    On This Day: March 26 1982 Final Episode of Password Plus Aired

    On this day March 26 1982 the final episode of Password Plus aired after a strong four season run and a total of 801 episodes. A revival of the classic Password game show the updated version brought a new twist by adding a puzzle element to the traditional word guessing format. The show featured...
  12. On This Day: March 24 1989 Final Episode of Super Password Aired

    On This Day: March 24 1989 Final Episode of Super Password Aired

    On this day March 24 1989 the final episode of Super Password aired on NBC. The game show ran for 6 seasons with a total of 1151 episodes and was hosted by Bert Convy. A revival of the classic Password format the show paired celebrities with contestants as they tried to guess mystery words using...
  13. On This Day: March 5 1988 Final Episode of I’m Telling Premiered on NBC

    On This Day: March 5 1988 Final Episode of I’m Telling Premiered on NBC

    On this day March 5 1988 the final episode of I’m Telling aired on NBC. The children’s game show had a short but memorable run, with a total of 26 episodes. The show featured kids competing in fun challenges, including trivia questions, physical tasks, and answering questions about their...
  14. On This Day: February 20, 1989 - Charlie O'Donnell Returned as the Announcer of Wheel of Fortune After a 9-Year Absence

    On This Day: February 20, 1989 - Charlie O'Donnell Returned as the Announcer of Wheel of Fortune After a 9-Year Absence

    On February 20, 1989, legendary announcer Charlie O'Donnell made his grand return to Wheel of Fortune after a nine-year absence. O'Donnell was the original voice of the show when it premiered in 1975, but he left in 1980 to pursue other announcing opportunities. His return in 1989 brought back a...
  15. On This Day: February 20, 1984 CBS Taped the Legendary Michael Larson Episode of Press Your Luck

    On This Day: February 20, 1984 CBS Taped the Legendary Michael Larson Episode of Press Your Luck

    On this day, February 20, 1984, CBS taped one of the most infamous game show episodes in television history. Michael Larson’s record-breaking appearance on Press Your Luck. Larson, an unemployed ice cream truck driver from Ohio, won an astonishing $110,237 in cash and prizes, setting a record...
  16. On This Day: February 17, 1986 Rod Roddy Became the New Announcer of The Price Is Right

    On This Day: February 17, 1986 Rod Roddy Became the New Announcer of The Price Is Right

    On this day, February 17, 1986, Rod Roddy officially became the new announcer for The Price Is Right, taking over the role that would make his voice one of the most recognizable in game show history. Roddy, known for his energetic delivery and signature call to contestants—"Come on...
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    Finders Keepers Premiered on Nickelodeon - November 2, 1987

    On this day, November 2, 1987, the popular game show Finders Keepers premiered on Nickelodeon. The show, which ran for three seasons with a total of 105 episodes, challenged contestants to find hidden objects in a series of rooms on a chaotic, fun-filled set. Known for its high-energy scavenger...
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    The Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour Premiered on NBC - October 31, 1983

    On this day, October 31, 1983, The Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour premiered on NBC. This unique game show hybrid combined elements of the classic Match Game and Hollywood Squares, offering a mix of humor and trivia. Despite its entertaining format and star-studded celebrity panelists, the...
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    Blockbusters Game Show Premiered on NBC - October 27, 1980

    On this day, October 27, 1980, the game show Blockbusters premiered on NBC. Hosted by Bill Cullen, this unique quiz show featured contestants answering questions to create chains across a game board. Known for its team-based format with one solo player competing against a pair, Blockbusters ran...
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    Battlestars Game Show Premiered on NBC, October 26, 1981

    On this day, October 26, 1981, the game show Battlestars premiered on NBC, hosted by the legendary Alex Trebek. The show featured a unique setup with celebrity guests and a trivia format that engaged audiences, running for two seasons with a total of 193 episodes. Although Battlestars wasn’t as...
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