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Quiz about Game Shows From Past To Present

Game Shows From Past To Present Quiz

We all love game shows from the past to the present. Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane with ten questions about this television pastime.

A multiple-choice quiz by firebuster25. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
firebuster25

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
374,200

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
754

Last 3 plays: Guest 205 (9/10), Guest 35 (8/10), Guest 76 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "The Price Is Right" is the longest-running daytime game show on television. Did Drew Carey host the show?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Deal or No Deal" has a cash prize of $1,000,000 in the British version.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these people is a Chaser on "The Chase"? Hint

Bradley Walsh

Kerri Kane

Charles Martinet

Mark Labbett

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many levels are there in order to win the top prize in "Minute to Win It"? Hint

five

fifteen

ten

twenty

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Question 5 of 10

5. At the end of every episode of "Supermarket Sweep", which sound do you hear when you're at the checkout? Hint

hum

gong

beep

boom

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Family Feud" has Fast Money. How many points do you need to win the money? Hint

250

300

150

200

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Press Your Luck" introduced the Whammy. What happens when players land on it? Hint

You'll play a minigame.

They will get more spins.

They'll lose everything.

Whammy will make a sandwich.

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Let's Make a Deal" has the Big Deal of the Day. Can you choose from one of four doors?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many letters does the player start with in the bonus round of "Wheel of Fortune"? Hint

Four

Ten

Six

Eight

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Question 10 of 10

10. There are three bachelors or bachelorettes on "The Dating Game".

True

False

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 08 2024 : Guest 205: 9/10
Nov 05 2024 : Guest 35: 8/10
Nov 01 2024 : Guest 76: 4/10
Oct 25 2024 : Critter729: 7/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
Oct 20 2024 : Guest 104: 8/10
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Oct 09 2024 : Guest 68: 5/10
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 108: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The Price Is Right" is the longest-running daytime game show on television. Did Drew Carey host the show?

Answer: Yes

He sure did. The show debuted on CBS in 1972 and it is one of the most popular game shows on the network. Carey began hosting the program in 2007.

2. "Deal or No Deal" has a cash prize of $1,000,000 in the British version.

Answer: False

It was the American version that had the top prize. First launched in the Netherlands in 2000, "Deal or No Deal" became a huge hit with many versions from around the world.

3. Which of these people is a Chaser on "The Chase"?

Answer: Mark Labbett

He is known as "The Beast". "The Chase" debuted in the UK on ITV in 2009 and became a huge success. The show is also seen on GSN in the United States with Brooke Burke from "Dog Eat Dog" as the host.

4. How many levels are there in order to win the top prize in "Minute to Win It"?

Answer: ten

Each level has a time limit of sixty seconds to complete each task, hence the show's title. "Minute to Win It" is a show that turns everyday objects into amazing challenges. The show premiered in the United States in 2010 and later became an international sensation with various hosts including Mike Hosking (New Zealand), Luis Manzano (Philippines), and Apolo Ohno (United States).

5. At the end of every episode of "Supermarket Sweep", which sound do you hear when you're at the checkout?

Answer: beep

You can't finish the show without that sound. "Supermarket Sweep" is all about shopping and having fun at the supermarket. If you're lucky enough to find the right products, you'll earn $5,000 for your team.

6. "Family Feud" has Fast Money. How many points do you need to win the money?

Answer: 200

In Fast Money, both members must work together to reach the 200 point target. If successful, they'll earn the jackpot for their family. If not, then they'll earn five dollars for each point earned.

7. "Press Your Luck" introduced the Whammy. What happens when players land on it?

Answer: They'll lose everything.

Hitting one of these will make the player lose all of their cash and prizes. If you get all four, then you're out. The Whammies returned in "Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck".

8. "Let's Make a Deal" has the Big Deal of the Day. Can you choose from one of four doors?

Answer: No

It only has three doors. The Big Deal includes a car, trips, and cash. The show is hosted first by Monty Hall and then by Wayne Brady.

9. How many letters does the player start with in the bonus round of "Wheel of Fortune"?

Answer: Six

They are R, S, T, L, N, and E. "Wheel of Fortune" began airing in primetime back in 1982 with Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Players can win cash by spinning the wheel and picking a consonant.

10. There are three bachelors or bachelorettes on "The Dating Game".

Answer: True

In "The Dating Game", one guest will choose from one of the three lovely people. Many guests got their start on the show.

Source: Author firebuster25

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