zpostcode
Home
/
New Articles
/
List of Famous Game Shows
List of Famous Game Shows
Apr 1, 2025 1:52 AM

　　

List of Famous Game Shows1

　　Twenty-One Host Jack Barry standing at the podium while contestant Charles Van Doren (right) ponders a question during the television quiz show Twenty-One. (more) List of Famous Game Shows Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/List-of-Famous-Game-Shows Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 24, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What was the scandal involving the game show Twenty-One? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "In August 1958 former contestant Herbert Stempel revealed that Twenty-One was rigged. A federal investigation followed, and Charles Van Doren admitted to participating in the sham during a congressional hearing in 1959." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is the format of The Chase? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The Chase is a quiz-based game show in which a team of four players competes against a u201Cchaser.u201D Players answer questions to earn money and face the chaser to win more. The final round involves answering more questions than the chaser to win the cash." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How did Jeopardy! originate? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Jeopardy! was created by Merv Griffin in 1964 after a conversation with his wife, who suggested giving contestants the answers and having them come up with the questions. The show became a cultural staple and was hosted by Alex Trebek from 1984 until his death in 2020." } } ] } Top Questions What was the scandal involving the game show Twenty-One? In August 1958 former contestant Herbert Stempel revealed that Twenty-One was rigged. A federal investigation followed, and Charles Van Doren admitted to participating in the sham during a congressional hearing in 1959.

　　What is the format of The Chase? The Chase is a quiz-based game show in which a team of four players competes against a “chaser.” Players answer questions to earn money and face the chaser to win more. The final round involves answering more questions than the chaser to win the cash.

　　How did Jeopardy! originate? Jeopardy! was created by Merv Griffin in 1964 after a conversation with his wife, who suggested giving contestants the answers and having them come up with the questions. The show became a cultural staple and was hosted by Alex Trebek from 1984 until his death in 2020.

　　Game shows were first introduced to audiences on radio broadcasts in the mid-1930s, and they have been captivating television viewers since the first one aired on the BBC in May 1938. The blend of entertainment, competition, and suspense, combined with the ability to play along from home, continues to attract viewers to the genre. (There is an entire television network—aptly named the Game Show Network, founded in 1994—devoted to airing reruns of classic game shows as well as new entries.) Game shows are produced around the world and come in various types, including quiz, puzzle, and reality shows. Some have ...(100 of 975 words)

　　Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

Previous Article：Kiawah Island Next Article：Red Harvest
Comments
Welcome to zpostcode comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Recommend >
25 Must
　　 　　 China’s recorded history stretches back more than 4,000 years. These 25 buildings merely scratch the surface of the country’s rich architectural heritage. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Labrang Tashi Kyil MonasteryLocated on...
13 Buildings That Tell Berlin’s Story
　　 　　 The history of Berlin is a long one, filled with triumphs and tragedies. These 13 buildings span centuries and capture, in microcosm, the city’s unique progression through time and arrival in the present. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016)....
21 Tombs Around the World
　　 　　A tomb, according to Britannica’s entry, is “a home or house for the dead.” Here are 21 tombs (or sites of many individual tombs) from around the world that show the varied ways that different cultures at different times have housed and honored their dead. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these tombs first appeared in 1001 Amazing...
20 Buildings Not to Miss in Australia
　　 　　 From the Rose Seidler House and Mooloomba House to the Sydney Opera House, these 20 buildings are examples of some of Australia’s most architecturally and historically important structures. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in...
Information Recommendation
19 Historic Buildings to Visit in Rome
　　 　　 The term historic may be understated for a city that can trace its origins, as a continuous settlement, to the first millennium BCE. Nearly everything about Rome might be considered historic. This list merely skims the surface of the buildings worth seeing in Italy’s national capital. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in...
19 Places That Exemplify Cool Swiss Style
　　 　　 Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Valerio Olgiati’s redesign of a 19th-century building in Flims constitutes a radical transformation of its character. Placed directly by the curving roadside, the Yellow House enjoys...
13 Buildings You Should Visit When You’re in Tokyo
　　 　　topimages/Shutterstock,com Tokyo was once known as Edo, which began as a fishing village many centuries ago. Edo became Tokyo (”Eastern Capital”) in the 19th century, when it became Japan’s capital. This list highlights just a few of the many significant buildings in Tokyo. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See...
19 Essential Italian Churches
　　Italy’s rich architectural heritage includes thousands of churches built across two millennia. Here are 19 of the most notable ones. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these churches first appeared in 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die, edited by Richard Cavendish (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Basilica of San Vitale 　　 　　basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna,...
4 Fountains in Italy (and 1 in England)
　　 　　Fountains are a common feature of many cities, but Italy has a handful of unusually notable ones. There’s also one in England that, arguably, reflects the cultural differences between the two countries. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these fountains first appeared in 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die, edited by Richard Cavendish (2016)....
20 Must
　　 　　Walter Hochauer In the early 1990s, an intact mummy was discovered in the Ötztal Alps, on the Italian-Austrian border, that proved to be more than 5,000 years old. What is known today as Austria has been populated for a very long time; the buildings here are just a blip on the region’s history, but they’re all worth seeing when...
14 Buildings That Lay Bare Scotland’s Soul
　　 　　 “I am a Scotsman,” Sir Walter Scott once wrote; “therefore I had to fight my way into the world.” This list explains how these 14 buildings fought their way onto Scottish soil. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names...
19 Significant Buildings Worth Seeing in Denmark
　　 　　 Denmark spreads over a peninsula and an archipelago of more than 400 islands. Its architectural landscape is just as varied as the land it occupies. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Høpfner A/S...
About
Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Cookie Settings Contact Us
Services
Login register
zpostcode Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Global & Encyclopedia Geography & Travel
Links
zpostcode Recruit weather mreligion Yellowpages sport constellation shopping name game directory literature Word tour furnish Lottery tftnews lyrics News digital car dir Edu Finance
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zpostcode.com All Rights Reserved