history of game shows
This now "ancient" device was used as the original platform for game shows before television.
What is the radio?
This is a television show or program where contestants compete to win prizes and/or money.
What is a game show?
This game show is known for its answer-and-question format, where contestants must phrase their responses in the form of a question
What is Jeopardy?
This person was the host of Jeopardy.
Who is Alex Trebeck?
In Chess, what is the only piece that can jump over other pieces?
What is The Knight.
This is what game shows were called before they were called "game shows."
What are quiz shows?
This is someone who competes in a game show.
What is a contestant?
"Survey says" this game show is hosted by Steve Harvey.
What is Family Feud?
This person was the host of Let's Make A Deal.
Who was Monty Hall?
What are the two types of cards you can draw in Monopoly?
Chance and Community Chest.
This was the decade when game shows moved to television.
What are the 1940s?
This is someone who runs the game show; they ask the contestants questions, make sure the audience is entertained, and act as the “face of the show.”
What is a host?
In this game show, contestants guess how much prizes cost in order to win them.
What is The Price is Right?
This peson was the host of the Price is Right.
Bill Cullen
Now=Drew Carrey
What classic board game is based on a murder mystery?
What is clue
This was the reason that game shows re-branded; resulted in the prohibition of game shows aiding their contestants in their games.
What is the Quiz Show Scandal (1950)?
What game show holds the record for being the longest-running daytime game show in North America.
What is the price is right?
This game show's main attraction features people trying to run over four large rubber balls and (usually) failing in hilarious ways.
What is wipeout?
This person was the host of Family Fued.
Who was Richard Dawson?
What is the name of the game where players try to build the best hand using numbered and action cards?
What is uno?
He was the center of the Quiz Show Scandal in the 1950s because the producers of the show he was on gave him the answers to the questions.
Who was Charles Van Doren?
These are game shows where contestants play games or physical activities to win prizes/money; can range from simple party-style games to outdoor sports-style games.
What are reality/competition shows?
This game show's motto is "Outwit, Outplay, Outlast."
What is Survivor?
This person is the host of Wheel of Fortune.
Who is Pat Sajak?
In Monopoly, what city's properties are featured on the board?
Atlantic City, New Jersey.