A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment where contestants compete in a game for rewards. The shows are typically directed by a host, who explains the rules of the program as well as
1938 radio quiz show Whiz Kids on WHN Radio in New York
Note For Note, a New Zealand game show from around 1960
Richard Dawson hosting the US television gameshow Family Feud in 1976
Long running show Wheel of Fortune, with archetypal co-presenter Vanna White
Jeopardy! is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin. The show is a quiz competition that reverses the traditional question-and-answer format of many quiz shows. Rather than being giv
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…larger total), though the exact definition of a game show in the modern era is more broad compared to when game shows began in the early 20th century. Jeopardy! is an example of a game show where contestants can continue to play on the show for an unlimited amount of time (as long as they keep winning), and…
Alex Trebek hosted the show from 1984 until his death in 2020.
Mike Richards was the host of the show for one week in 2021.
Mayim Bialik rotated as host with Ken Jennings from 2021 to 2023.
Ken Jennings rotated as host with Mayim Bialik from 2021 to 2023 and has been sole host since 2023.