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The Dating Game is an American television game show that first aired on December 20, 1965, and was the first of many shows created and packaged by Chuck Barris from the 1960s through the 1980s. ABC dropped the show on July 6, 1973, but it continued in syndication for another year (1973–1974) as The New Dating Game.
Loren Dean (born July 31, 1969) is an American actor. He has appeared on stage and in feature films, including as the title character in Billy Bathgate, as well as Apollo 13, Rosewood, Space Cowboys, and Ad Astra. He also appeared in a recurring role on the television series Bones.
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Classic version
Generally the bachelorette would ask a series of questions to each of the three hidden bachelors. The same question could be asked to multiple bachelors. The questions were written in advance by the producers. Certain kinds of questions such as name, age, occupation, and income were not permitted to be asked. The process continued until time ran out. The bachelorette would make her choice based solely on the answers to her questions. After making her choice, the bachelorette met the two uncho...
1990s version
For this revival's first season, two formats were used. The basic format for this show, used throughout the first year, was for the bachelor/bachelorette to pick from two facts about the three potential dates. Once it was picked, the person in question would reveal the reason behind the fact to the hopeful single. After a round of questioning, the bachelor/bachelorette chose their date. All three of the potential dates had their names revealed before the questioning started as well, something...
Celebrity Version
Plays like the original version with two celebrities whom each pick one lucky suitor from a hidden panel of three bachelors/bachelorettes. But the twist here is that the celebrities identity remains hidden in plain sight to their potential suitors who are given clues by hilarious song parodies being performed by Bolton.
GSN
In 2008, according to an article from The Hollywood Reporterthe network has taped comediennes Kim Coles (who previously hosted Pay it Off for BET) and Judy Gold respectively to host pilots of this show along with its sister show The Newlywed Gameeven though for this show they already had a female host with Elaine Joyce in 1986 until 1987 as they would incorporate modern elements like online dating sites. Michael Davies would executive produce both shows through his overall deal at Sony Pictur...
CBS
In 2009, a pilotwas taped for the network in order to replace the now-cancelled, long-running soap opera Guiding Light hosted by Paige Davis of Trading Spaces fame as a companion to either The Joker's Wild, The $1,000,000 Pyramid or Let's Make a Deal hosted by Wayne Bradybut has lost in the process.
Many celebrities appeared on the show over the years; here are a few of them: 1. Adam West– 1966 2. Peter Duel - 1966 3. Jeremy Clyde – 1966 (of Chad and Jeremy fame) 4. Michael Richards - 1967 5. Danny Bonaduce– 1972 6. Kathryn Minner, "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena" – 1966 7. Kathy Garver – 1966; December 31, 1970 and January 1, 1971 8. Sally...
Countries that have done their own versions of The Dating Gameinclude: 1. Australia (as Blind Date and Perfect Match) 2. Austria 3. Belgium 4. Brazil 5. Bulgaria 6. Columbia 7. Croatia 8. Czech Republic 9. Denmark 10. Estonia 11. Finland 12. France 13. Germany 14. Hungary 15. Ireland (as Blind Date) 16. Israel 17. Italy 18. Latvia 19. Mexico 20. Po...
The ABC Primetime version exists. No Daytime shows prior to 1967 exist. Future sportscaster Al Michaels was once a contestant coordinator on the show. TCDG had to be made for ABC due to a racial problem with former host of The Bachelor franchise, Chris Harrison. The ABC 2021 premiere halves the ratings of The Bachelorette. In the intro of the 2021 ...
1965-1974
1. Main – Chuck Barris 2. Background Music – "Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf" by King Richard's Fluegel Knights 3. Bachelor Intro cue – "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert 4. Bachelorette Intro cue – "Whipped Cream" by Herb Alpert 5. Date cue – "Lollipops and Roses" by Herb Alpert 6. Prize Intro cue – "Boston Bust-Out" by Jimmy McGriff 7. Think cue – "Ladyfingers" by Herb Alpert 8. Think cue – "Lemon Tree" by Herb Alpert 9. Times Up cue – "Love Sickness" by Milton Delugg 10. Turntable cue – "Fant...
1972-1980
1. Open Theme – Chuck Barris 2. Close Theme – "Little Rosie" by Chuck Barris 3. Bachelor Chooser Intro cue – "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert 4. Bachelorette Chooser Intro cue – "Whipped Cream" by Herb Alpert 5. Post-Bachelor Intro cue – "Mother Trucker" by Chuck Barris 6. Prize Intro cue – "Boston Bust-Out" by Jimmy McGriff
1986-1989
1. Original – Milton Delugg 2. Alternative – Chuck Barris
ABC Television Center, Los Angeles, California (1965–1966) ABC Vine Street Theater, Hollywood, California (1966–1974) KTLA Golden West Studios, Los Angeles, California (1978–1980) Studio 7, Sunset Gower Studios, Los Angeles, California (1986–1989) Hollywood Center Studios, Los Angeles, California (1996–1999) Sony Pictures Studios, 10202 W. Washingt...
Double Up – a kid's version of The Dating Game with J.D. Rothas the host.Dating game shows are game shows that incorporates a variety of matchmaking systems and services in the form of a game with clear rules. Human matchmaking is involved only in selecting the game's contestants, who are usually selected more for the amusement value than any concern for their happiness or compatibility.
Patty Shepherd gets to select a date after asking questions to a group of bachelors that include Bill Dana, Dean LeGras and Casey Kasem.
The Dating Game (TV Series 1965–1986) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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Episode dated 13 September 1978. Cheryl Bradshaw, a Phoenix-based former foot masseuse who later became a teacher tries her luck with three bachelors, one of which is later learned to have a dark side. 6.2/10. Rate. Seasons Years Top-rated.
