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List Of Game Show Hosts
This is a list of game show hosts. A game show host is a profession involving the hosting of game shows. Game shows usually range from a half hour to an hour long and involve a prize. Foreign-language shows that are part of franchises may be referred by their franchise name. __NOTOC__ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Bibliography *David Schwartz, Steve Ryan & Fred Wostbrock, ''The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows – 3rd Edition'', Checkmark Books, References {{DEFAULTSORT:Game show hosts Game show hosts, *List Lists of entertainers, Game show hosts Lists of television presenters, Game show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game Show Host
A game show host is an individual who manages a game show, introduces contestants, and asks quiz questions to test the knowledge of said contestants. They may also have other duties pertinent to production. History In 1938, Freddie Grisewood was the first game show host. He directed ''Spelling Bee'', a fifteen-minute show that was broadcast in the United Kingdom over radio and television. Characteristics Especially in the United States, game show hosts have generally been conservative or libertarian in their political beliefs. Reasons for this include many of the hosts' rural origins (early television personalities were expected to have natural General American English accents, which were most prominent in the Midwest) and the merit-based nature of the game show format. Wink Martindale said of successful game show hosts in a 2017 interview: “A good host is a person who loves people. If you’re a people person, you’re naturally going to be attracted to contestants, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Agnew
Jason Agnew is a Canadian television producer, host, radio personality, and writer. He is also known as the founding producer and original host of Canada's Emmy Award-winning BITE Television Network, which is also known as Makeful. Early life He attended high school at Bishop Allen Academy. Following high school, Jason Agnew attended the Radio & Television Arts program at Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University). Career Agnew is a host for CFRB in Toronto. He has also hosted shows such as ''Splatalot!'', '' Tiny Talent Time'', '' Live Audio Wrestling'' and '' Brain Battle'' on Global TV. He has hosted the interactive television game shows ''PopQ'' and ''Time Shift Trivia''. He previously cohosted Bite TV's ''The Conventioneers'' alongside Matt Chin. He is now the host and executi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Dome
''Battle Dome'' is a syndicated American television series that aired from September 1999 to April 2001. It combined elements of '' American Gladiators'' – inspired athletic competition – with scripted antics more reminiscent of professional wrestling. Recurring character-athletes known as "Warriors" competed against weekly contestants in a variety of physically demanding (and sometimes dangerous) events. The series was filmed at the Los Angeles Sports Arena and produced by Columbia TriStar Television. The entire second season of ''Battle Dome'' is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon Video. Mill Creek Entertainment announced the complete series on DVD. Overview A Warrior typically entered the show's arena accompanied by his own bombastic theme music and-in several cases-a comely female sidekick; in later episodes, weekly contestants were also allotted female companions, courtesy of '' Perfect 10'' magazine. The announcer for the show was Steve Albert (brother o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Rock N' Jock
''MTV Rock N' Jock'' is a television series on MTV featuring actors, musicians, and other entertainers playing sports with professional athletes. The original episode was called ''The MTV Rock N' Jock Diamond Derby,'' and was changed to ''MTV's Rock N' Jock Softball Challenge,'' in year 2. The concept expanded to include basketball in 1991, football in 1997 and bowling in 1999 The game was an annual feature (with multiple reruns of most episodes) for many years on MTV. The original announcers were professional sportscaster, Steve Albert and comedian Ken Ober who provided color commentary. Bill Bellamy and MTV Sports host Dan Cortese initially participated as players and then as coaches in later years. The fourth annual Rock N' Jock B-Ball Jam was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show in 1995, losing to ''Jeopardy!''. Partial list of shows MTV's First Annual Rock N' Jock Diamond Derby (1990) * Location: Dedeaux Field, USC, Los Angeles, CA * Date: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Albert
Steve Albert (born Stephen Aufrichtig on April 26, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American former sportscaster. He has served as a play-by-play announcer for the New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Golden State Warriors, New York Mets, and Phoenix Suns as well as the Major Indoor Soccer League's New York Arrows. Albert ended his career as the television play-by-play announcer for the Phoenix Suns. He retired following the Suns' 2016–2017 season. He also served as a broadcaster for the New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Cleveland Crusaders and New York Jets, and as the sports anchor at WCBS-TV, WNBC-TV and WWOR-TV and did morning sports reports on WABC (AM). He covered major boxing fights on ''Showtime Championship Boxing'' for 17 years, including the infamous " Bite Fight" between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in 1997. He was inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2018. Steve was the play-by-play announcer for the " MTV Roc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Little Words (TV Series)
''Three Little Words'' is a British game show that aired on ITV from 4 July 1967 to 16 December 1986. The show was created by Roy Ward Dickson, who invented many game shows. Gameplay A word association game, the aim was to get your partner to say a particular word by giving them single word clues. For example, one partner might offer the clue "headgear" to describe the word "hat". 20 points were given for a word solved on the first clue, 15 points scored for a word solved in two clues and 10 points were awarded for a word solved on the third attempt. After three clues, the opponents had a shot at the word for 5 points. After a certain number of words, the team with the higher score became the champions and won money. Teams could win up to six times before being forced to retire. Ken and Christine Rowland were the only couple to receive full marks having given the correct answers after each first clue word. However, some of their clues, e.g. "Schneider" to produce the ans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Alan
Raymond Alan Whyberd (18 September 1930 – 24 May 2010) was an English ventriloquist, television entertainer, and writer. His career spanned over half a century, though he was most popular from the 1950s until the 1980s. He was associated primarily with the dummies Lord Charles and Ali Kat and later with the puppets Tich and Quackers. Early life Born Raymond Alan Whyberd in Greenwich, London, Alan was educated at Morden Terrace School, Lewisham.''Who's Who on Television'' (1982), ITV Books, Michael Joseph, p.6, He was introduced to the world of entertainment at a young age, entering a talent contest at the age of five at his local Gaumont-British, Gaumont cinema. Entertainment career Aged 13, Alan became a call boy (theatre), call-boy at the Hippodrome Theatre in Lewisham Lewisham ( ) is an area of southeast London, England, south of Charing Cross. It is the principal area of the London Borough of Lewisham, and was within the Historic counties of England, historic cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild & Crazy Kids
''Wild & Crazy Kids'' is an American television game show in which large teams, usually consisting entirely of children, participated in head-to-head physical challenges on Nickelodeon. The show lasted for three seasons from 1990 until 1992 for a total of 65 episodes. ''Wild & Crazy Kids'' starred three teenage co-hosts Omar Gooding and Donnie Jeffcoat in all three seasons, accompanied by Annette Chavez in season 1 and Jessica Gaynes for the last two seasons. In 2002, a revival was produced which lasted ten episodes and aired on Nickelodeon from July 29 to October 7, 2002. It was hosted by Mati Moralejo, Dave Aizer and Viviane Collins of Nick GAS. Games Each episode consisted of three games with one host emceeing each game. The teams were identified by the color of the shirts they wore, which varied from show to show (see below). The games varied in style; many were take-offs on playground games, sports with unusual rules added, or messy games involving pies or slime (the latt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nickelodeon Robot Wars
''Nickelodeon Robot Wars'' is a game show that aired on Nickelodeon from August 25, 2002, to October 6, 2002. Hosted by Dave Aizer and Vivianne Collins, the show was Nickelodeon's take on '' Robot Wars'', the popular and long-running robot-fighting game show. The show was canceled after one season, and subsequently aired on Nick GAS. The series of six shows was filmed at Shepperton Studios in England in January 2002, at the same time as the second season of ''Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors'', which aired on TNN in the U.S. (now Paramount Network). Both shows featured American teams and robots flown to England for the filming. Tournaments Seven different tournaments took place over the six show series. Most of the tournaments aired within a single show, but a few spread out over multiple shows. Adjustments and changes The show featured robot competitors familiar to fans of the American series of Robot Wars, such as "Rosie The Riveter" and "The Revolutionist," but the robot op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slime Time Live
''Slime Time Live'' is a television show that aired on Nickelodeon from 2000–2004, lasting 8 seasons. During its run it was hosted by Dave Aizer, Jonah Travick, and Jessica Holmes and produced/directed by Jason Harper. It was located outside (inside if either weather did not permit, or the outdoor area had become too messy from earlier in the day) of the former Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Studios Florida (the third-to-last show to do so). It mainly aired as filler during regular commercial time. One little girl was slimed during her family vacation, and won a pair of shoes. The show holds two Guinness World Records – most people pied in three minutes (1,000 in 2001), and most people slimed (762 on the finale). The sliming was done outdoors, in front of the studios. Premise The show's hosts were known for "sliming" their audience. When this would occur, they would choose someone, sit them in a chair, and ask them a question. If they answered correctly, they would get ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Aizer
David Ross Aizer (born November 24, 1974) is an American television host, writer and producer. Currently, he is a public speaking and media coach, and the founder of the Public Speaking and Media Consultancy, DaveAizer.com. Previously, Dave was the channel host for WSFL-TV The CW in South Florida. He hosted the weekly talk show ''Inside South Florida'', the morning news program ''Eye Opener'', and ''The Morning Show''—a daily, live television morning show. Career Prior to his work at WSFL, Aizer was an anchor/reporter for '' The Onion News Network'' and a contributor/reporter for ''Hollywood's Top 10'' on Reelz. He also created/exec produced and hosted ''Bleacherbloggers.com'', an online sports talk show centered on the sports blogging community. In addition, he's served as a writer for Tru TV, and hosted shows for Spike TV, American Idol Online and more. Aizer hosted the Nickelodeon show ''Slime Time Live'' and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most slime dump ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Club (British TV Series)
''The Club'' is a British reality television series that aired on ITV from 6 March to 18 April 2003. Presented by Donna Air and Matt Brown, three celebrities were given control of their own individual bar in a London club, named Nylon. Each celebrity was given their own changeable team of staff and viewers were given the chance to vote the celebrities' staff off the show. At the end of the series, viewers were asked to vote for their favourite celebrity bar manager. Actor Dean Gaffney was the eventual winner, beating presenter/singer Richard Blackwood and former ''Page 3'' model, Samantha Fox. 49 percent of the audience voted him the best manager and he won the £15,000 prize. An ITV2 spin-off show also aired for the duration, and a highlights show aired on Saturday nights on ITV. Dooley's Vodka Toffee sponsored the show. Format The show was based around three celebrities and their various bar staff. Each celebrity was given a separate bar to manage in a two floored club na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |