Game Show Fun on Satellite TV
For decades, people have been tuning in to see contests on television. With the creation of GSN, the Game Show Network, millions were thrilled to discover that their favorite shows from every decade are available on satellite TV. The subject matter and the participants vary, but all of the game shows offer the excitement that accompanies competition. Here are five great shows on the Game Show Network, part of any great satellite TV package:
1) 'Family Feud' brings together two families in a showdown over who can best answer a series of questions. The questions were already answered by a group of one hundred people, and the families try to guess the most popular answers. Each round begins with an opening, where a representative from each family goes to the podium and must buzz in when the question is asked. If they can guess the most popular answer, their team has the opportunity to play for the points. The hosts over the years have changed, as have the participants. A special series, for example, included celebrities and their families.
2) 'Shop 'til You Drop' pits two teams of couples, usually married or engaged though not always, in contests with questions about popular culture and shopping. There were also stunts, and if a couple won they could select a prize from certain parts of the mall that could include anything from household goods to sports equipment. Although the show is no longer filmed, you can still catch some great re-runs.
3) 'Wheel of Fortune' has three participants guessing letters to complete phrases or words that relate to specific categories. They spin the wheel to determine the value of each letter, guess a letter, and then have a chance to solve the puzzle. If the contestant is able to solve the puzzle, he or she moves on and has an opportunity to solve a quick puzzle that can be worth either thousands of dollars or a big prize like a car or vacation.
4) 'Jeopardy' is one of the classics, as it asks questions of three participants in a variety of categories. There are specials with celebrities or with particularly intelligent youngsters. After the first round, the participants move one to another where each question is worth double the points. Final jeopardy then requires each participant to wager an amount before knowing the question.
5) 'The Price is Right' is one of the longest running game shows in history and has over 7000 episodes. In each one, contestants are called up from the audience to participate in the beginning of each round. An item, from sports equipment to kitchen goods, is displayed and each contestant must guess the price without going over the actual amount. The person who has the best estimate moves onto the next round. He or she participates in pricing games, with more opportunities to win prizes. This happens a few times, so that at the end of the show the contestants who made it past the first round compete to participate in the 'Showcase Showdown.' In this final part of the show, the contestants guess the entire amount for a package of goods.
Whatever type of game show you enjoy, you can find a bit of every kind on the Game Show Network. Re-runs of the greatest classics and new versions of great contests are just some of the great programming options you will have in your home with satellite TV.
1) 'Family Feud' brings together two families in a showdown over who can best answer a series of questions. The questions were already answered by a group of one hundred people, and the families try to guess the most popular answers. Each round begins with an opening, where a representative from each family goes to the podium and must buzz in when the question is asked. If they can guess the most popular answer, their team has the opportunity to play for the points. The hosts over the years have changed, as have the participants. A special series, for example, included celebrities and their families.
2) 'Shop 'til You Drop' pits two teams of couples, usually married or engaged though not always, in contests with questions about popular culture and shopping. There were also stunts, and if a couple won they could select a prize from certain parts of the mall that could include anything from household goods to sports equipment. Although the show is no longer filmed, you can still catch some great re-runs.
3) 'Wheel of Fortune' has three participants guessing letters to complete phrases or words that relate to specific categories. They spin the wheel to determine the value of each letter, guess a letter, and then have a chance to solve the puzzle. If the contestant is able to solve the puzzle, he or she moves on and has an opportunity to solve a quick puzzle that can be worth either thousands of dollars or a big prize like a car or vacation.
4) 'Jeopardy' is one of the classics, as it asks questions of three participants in a variety of categories. There are specials with celebrities or with particularly intelligent youngsters. After the first round, the participants move one to another where each question is worth double the points. Final jeopardy then requires each participant to wager an amount before knowing the question.
5) 'The Price is Right' is one of the longest running game shows in history and has over 7000 episodes. In each one, contestants are called up from the audience to participate in the beginning of each round. An item, from sports equipment to kitchen goods, is displayed and each contestant must guess the price without going over the actual amount. The person who has the best estimate moves onto the next round. He or she participates in pricing games, with more opportunities to win prizes. This happens a few times, so that at the end of the show the contestants who made it past the first round compete to participate in the 'Showcase Showdown.' In this final part of the show, the contestants guess the entire amount for a package of goods.
Whatever type of game show you enjoy, you can find a bit of every kind on the Game Show Network. Re-runs of the greatest classics and new versions of great contests are just some of the great programming options you will have in your home with satellite TV.