Game Show Network - Great for Keeping Sharp
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222222)
United States
October 18, 2022 5:34am CST
Lately I have become addicted to the Game Show Network. If you have Spectrum TV, it's available on Channel 79. I find that the word and trivia games help keep my mind sharp.
The Game Show Network was launched on 12/1/94. The programming included such shows as Match Game, Family Feud, Newlywed Game, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and some original programming such as Whammy! In 2004 it began expanding its programming to include reality TV games and various competition-based programming. In 2018 they returned to the traditional game show format.
Some of the game shows that you can watch today are:
Master Minds - A trivia-based show in which contestants match minds against such players as Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings.
America Says - Survey-based categories. Contestants must match survey results based on the first letter of the word or phrase. Prize is $15,000.
People Puzzler - Crossword-style trivia based questions on pop culture
Catch 21 - A Blackjack-style game
Match Game '74 - An old favorite hosted by Gene Reyburn
Family Feud - Hosted by Steve Harvey
Deal or No Deal - Players must try to pick the case holding $1,000,000. Hosted by Howie Mandel
25 Words or Less
Cash Cab
$100,000 Pyramid
Have you ever watched the Game Show Network? If so, what is/are your favorite show/s?
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)
• Rupert, Idaho
19 Oct 22
I like most of those game shows. Another good one is The Chase.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
19 Oct 22
@MommyOfEli2013 Before I started watching it I assume.
@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)
• Rupert, Idaho
19 Oct 22
@LindaOHio it used to be on the game show network, with the beast.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
18 Oct 22
Master Minds is a very challenging show!
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@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
19 Oct 22
@LindaOHio You certainly need a wide ranging general knowledge!
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
20 Oct 22
@Ronrybs Yes you do. I'm amazed at the questions that they ask. Far above my trivia level!
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Oct 22
We have that on cable. I like the game shows you listed. Watch Cash Cab on the weekends. They used to have a couple of others I liked too but took them off. They were Winsanity and one other I can't think of the name right now.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Oct 22
@LindaOHio ........Might catch one or two and see about it.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
19 Oct 22
They have Tug of Words starting November 14.
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@jobelbojel (36791)
• Philippines
18 Oct 22
Sounds good. We don't have cable for now. Maybe check some episodes of Family Feud on YT. We have Family Feud Philippine franchise in the local TV.
America Says is like Family Feud right?
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
18 Oct 22
America Says -- They ask America a question and the results are put up on a screen with the first letter only showing.
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@Marilynda1225 (91012)
• United States
18 Oct 22
I love the game show network . I've always been a big fan of game shows
25 Words or Less is my new favorite
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@Marilynda1225 (91012)
• United States
18 Oct 22
@LindaOHio e watch it every afternoon when my daughter gets her lunch break from work
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
18 Oct 22
That's a great show. Very challenging.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
19 Oct 22
Mahjong is good. I have 200 games on my computer. I like the word games best.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Oct 22
@LindaOHio They are all so good for our brains.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Oct 22
Dont get it but have seen some of those shows on local channels
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
19 Oct 22
Master Minds is like Jeopardy. The questions are really hard.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
19 Oct 22
I get on these kicks. It used to be Storage Wars and Pawn Stars. Oh, and American Pickers.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
22 Oct 22
@porwest I can't do much else; so it's my entertainment since I haven't gotten back into reading just yet.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
21 Oct 22
@LindaOHio I used to also. These days I watch very little TV.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
18 Nov 22
Nope. But before we have a local version of the games like the Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
21 Nov 22
@LindaOHio Yes, they're entertaining and challenging to the Contestants.
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