Everything Old is New Again - Game Shows - Part 3
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222222)
United States
December 11, 2025 1:49am CST
1980 - 1999
During the 1980s and 1990s game shows were a low priority with the networks.
There were still a lot of game shows to pick from, however: Chuck Woolery hosted Scrabble, Jeopardy - Alex Trebek, Pat Sajak joined Wheel of Fortune in 1981; and Vanna White followed in 1982, Press Your Luck, Love Connection, a competition show - American Gladiators, Boggle, The Big Date, Shop 'til You Drop, Monopoly, Studs, Supermarket Sweep and Win Ben Stein's Money.
In 1999 Regis Philbin started hosting the very popular Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Jimmy Kimmel recently hosted a few episodes; but I haven't seen the show since.
To be continued...
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@MarieCoyle (59106)
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12 Dec
When we took care of the grandparents, they watched Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy constantly. I got so sick of them…I’ve just never been fond of game shows. I guess I’m boring, I would rather read a good book!
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Dec
I like the trivia shows. It keeps my mind sharp; and I like seeing what I know and don't know.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
13 Dec
@MarieCoyle I used to be a voracious reader; but I can't seem to get back into it. I think my eyes have a lot to do with it.
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@MarieCoyle (59106)
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13 Dec
@LindaOHio
I really don't have a reason for not liking them or watching them, I feel I learn a lot through books so I often read. But I know millions of people love them.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)
• Rupert, Idaho
11 Dec
Some of these I am more familiar with...I grew up watching Supermarket sweep and shop till you drop. A few I still haven't heard of
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Dec
I grew up with Beat the Clock, I've Got a Secret, etc. The oldies!!!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)
• Rupert, Idaho
12 Dec
@LindaOHio Haven't heard of those...
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Dec
@MommyOfEli2013 Way before your time!!!
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@FourWalls (86568)
• United States
12 Dec
They were a mainstay in the mornings when I was a kid.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
13 Dec
They have really exploded in the past couple of years.
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@LeaPea2417 (40020)
• Toccoa, Georgia
12 Dec
In the 80s, I watched Wheel of Fortune mostly.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
11 Dec
I watched American Gladiators for a couple of years. I was working night shift at a furniture factory and the show was on before I fell asleep in the afternoon.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Dec
They have a lot of competition shows on now.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
12 Dec
@LindaOHio I haven't watched television in almost forever. We don't have a television that can pick up airwaves anymore.
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@thedevilinme (5217)
• Northampton, England
11 Dec
The movie Quiz Show highlighted just ho rigged those US shows were
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Dec
I like the trivia shows. I've won a lot of virtual money. lololol
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Dec
I really enjuhoyed Jeopardy, Concentration, Wheel of Fortune, and Supermarket Sweeps
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Dec
I like Jeopardy. Anything with trivia.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
11 Dec
Since I'm a big game show lover I've seen probably most of those mentioned. I did enjoy the latest Who Wants To Be a Millionaire Celebrity edition with Kimmel. Celebrities played for charity and it was interesting to see which celebrities were smart and who weren't 
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Dec
I expected Kimmel to continue with the show; but I haven't seen it.
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