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GSN Announces the Airdates of Several Upcoming Documentary Specials
Documentaries Will Highlight Women of Game Shows, Great Game Show Moments
and 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'
PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 12 -- GSN, the network for games
continues its devotion to the world of game shows with a series of special
documentaries airing in the upcoming weeks. The schedule is as follows:
Sunday, January 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET) -- GREATEST GAME SHOW MOMENTS,
hosted by Chuck Woolery
This special will highlight some of the greatest moments in television
history. From hilarious host bloopers to outrageous occurrences such as Rip
Taylor taking off his toupee in protest of a wrong answer on "Super
Password," to amazing winning moments such as Dr. Joyce Brothers winning
"$64,000 Question," GREATEST GAME SHOW MOMENTS will remind audiences that
game shows have been a staple of American television since the advent of
the medium. Interviewees in this special include Ken Jennings, Thom McKee,
John Carpenter and Kevin Olmstead.
Sunday, January 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET) -- GAME SHOW HALL OF FAME: WHO
WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? narrated by Dana Mills
This special tells the story of one of the most successful game shows
of all time, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" From its American premiere to
the present, the special highlights John Carpenter, the first million
dollar winner, as well as several of the behind-the-scenes players who
helped make the show a hit. Interviewees include Regis Philbin, Meredith
Vieira, Michael Davies and numerous other producers, Carpenter and other
former contestants.
Sunday, January 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET) -- THE WOMEN WHO CHANGED GAME
SHOWS, narrated by Vicki Lawrence
This documentary features a number of women who, in different ways,
would make their mark on the game show landscape. Highlights include: Betty
White has appeared on game shows across six decades; Arlene Francis
becoming the first female game show host; Dr. Joyce Brothers rising to fame
after winning on "The $64,000 Question;" Anne Robinson adding a new
dimension to being a game show host on "The Weakest Link and Meredith
Vieira assuming the host position on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" and,
of course, Vanna White marking her place in game show history as a game
show model with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Interviewees in this
special include Betty White, Meredith Vieira, Dr. Joyce Brothers and Arlene
Francis' son, Peter Gabel.
Sunday, February 11 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET) -- CELEBRITIES AND GAME SHOWS,
hosted by Chuck Woolery
Celebrities and game shows have gone hand in hand since the beginning
of the genre. The celebrities brought viewers to the game show and the game
shows provided the celebrities with exposure on national television. This
special will feature some wonderful celebrity moments as well as highlight
several famous actors who got their start by appearing on a game show,
including Pee Wee Herman, Kirstie Alley, Paul Newman, Sally Fields, Tom
Selleck, Robert Wuhl, Bob Saget, Burt Reynolds and Steve Martin.
Sunday, February 18 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET) -- INSIDER'S GUIDE TO WINNING
GAME SHOW MILLIONS, hosted by Chuck Woolery
Winning big money on a game show is a fantasy shared by millions of
people. The amount of people actually pulling it off has never been greater
than it is today. This special will reveal tips from big winners and game
show insiders to teach viewers the "golden rules" one needs to become a
game show champ. Interviewees include "Jeopardy!" winner Ken Jennings, "Who
Wants to be a Millionaire?" winner John Carpenter, Wink Martindale and
producers Phil Gurin ("Lingo") and Scott St. John ("Deal or No Deal").
Most of the specials are produced by Asylum Entertainment, with Frank
Sinton serving as executive producer; with the exception of the GAME SHOW
HALL OF FAME, which is produced by Atlas Media Corporation. Bruce David
Klein serves as executive producer.
GSN is the entertainment industry leader in multi-platform interactive
game programs. As the premier television network for games, GSN features
challenging word games, high intensity casino programs, live participation
shows, reality series and documentaries. GSN's programming includes
original series such as "Chain Reaction," "Lingo" and "High Stakes Poker,"
as well as the classics "Jeopardy" and "Pyramid." The network also boasts
America's first live participation TV program "PlayMania," which airs in
late-night six times a week. Complementing the network, GSN.com features
all types of game play: innovative Flash games for fun, skill cash game
tournaments and downloadable games. The website also features GSN's
two-screen interactive play-along for prime time shows. Now reaching more
than 62 million Nielsen homes, GSN is distributed in the U.S. through all
major cable systems and satellite providers. The network is jointly owned
by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media Corporation. For further
media information, visit GSN's press website at corp.gsn.com.
-GSN '07-
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