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The Rise of Daytime Game Shows
14:35 - 19:24 (04:49)
In the 70s, daytime TV was filled with back-to-back game shows that pushed out soap operas and sitcom reruns, including legendary shows like The Newlywed Game, Match Game, and Hollywood Squares, where guests would often get drunk on set.
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This podcast discusses the strange and wildly popular game shows from the past such as the Newlywed Game, that were beloved despite their oddities and contestants' divulging of personal problems for applause meter votes.
14:35 - 18:03 (03:28)
Game shows
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This podcast discusses the strange and wildly popular game shows from the past such as the Newlywed Game, that were beloved despite their oddities and contestants' divulging of personal problems for applause meter votes.
ChapterThe Rise of Daytime Game Shows
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In the 70s, a sudden influx of game shows took over daytime TV, dominating airtime and crowding out soap operas and reruns.
18:03 - 19:24 (01:21)
Game Shows
Summary
In the 70s, a sudden influx of game shows took over daytime TV, dominating airtime and crowding out soap operas and reruns. This format started the trend of nonstop game shows, popular even today.