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Oct 7, 1994 · A film based on a true story of a young lawyer who investigates a fixed TV quiz show in the 1950s. Starring Ralph Fiennes, John Turturro, and Paul Scofield, directed by Robert Redford, nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Robert Redford
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- 3 min
- Card Sharks (1978–1981, 1986–1989, 2001, 2019–2021) One of the more convoluted game show setups—though no less delightful for it—Card Sharks sees contestants trying to guess answers to questions like "How many of the 100 married women we surveyed lived with their spouse before they tied the knot?"
- Cash Cab (2005–2020) What if Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? took place, but in a taxi? That's basically the premise of Cash Cab, which sees New Yorkers attempt to answer trivia questions for dough while host Ben Bailey drives them up or downtown.
- The Chase (2013–2015, 2021–current) Despite what the title might seem to indicate, there's no physical exertion required on The Chase—but mental exertion is another story.
- Classic Concentration (1987–1991) This was one of two game shows hosted by Alex Trebek. To win this game, which was an update of the 1958–73 version called Concentration, contestants had to match cards on a screen that would subsequently reveal a picture puzzle (a.k.a.
Quiz Show is a 1994 American historical mystery-drama film directed and produced by Robert Redford. Dramatizing the Twenty-One quiz show scandals of the 1950s, the screenplay by Paul Attanasio adapts the memoirs of Richard N. Goodwin, a U.S. Congressional lawyer who investigated the accusations of game-fixing by show producers.
- $31 million
- Mark Isham
- September 14, 1994 (New York City)
May 9, 2024 · Learn about the origins, evolution, and controversies of quiz shows, broadcast programs that test the knowledge or skills of contestants. Find out how Jeopardy! became a cultural phenomenon and a Daytime Emmy winner.
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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.
- over 8,000
- March 30, 1964 –, present
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Play games, watch episodes, listen to podcasts and learn about the latest news and tournaments of Jeopardy!, the iconic quiz show. Find out how to be a contestant, get behind-the-scenes stories and more.
2 days ago · Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis host the weekly NPR News quiz show alongside some of the best and brightest news and entertainment personalities.
