Classic Game Shows
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Who was the original host of 'The Price Is Right' when it debuted on NBC in 1956?
About Classic Game Shows
Give your memory a workout with Classic Game Shows: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 6 medium, 5 easy, 4 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. Test your knowledge of beloved TV game shows from the golden age — from The Price Is Right to Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and Let's Make a Deal! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Who was the original host of 'The Price Is Right' when it debuted on NBC in 1956?
Answer: Bill Cullen
Bill Cullen hosted the original version of The Price Is Right from 1956 to 1965. Bob Barker became host of the more well-known CBS revival that premiered in 1972.
2. On 'Jeopardy!', what must contestants phrase their responses in the form of?
Answer: A question
The signature format of Jeopardy! requires contestants to phrase their responses in the form of a question, such as 'What is...' or 'Who is...'
3. What phrase did Monty Hall's co-host Carol Merrill help showcase on 'Let's Make a Deal'?
Answer: Door Number One, Two, or Three
Carol Merrill was the model who revealed what was behind the famous doors — Door Number One, Two, or Three — on Let's Make a Deal, which premiered in 1963.
4. Who hosted 'Family Feud' when it originally premiered in 1976?
Answer: Richard Dawson
Richard Dawson was the original host of Family Feud from 1976 to 1985. He was famously known for kissing female contestants on the show.
5. On 'Wheel of Fortune,' what does Vanna White do on the show?
Answer: Turns the letters
Vanna White has been turning (and later touching) the letters on the puzzle board on Wheel of Fortune since 1982, becoming one of the most recognizable figures on television.
Things you'll learn along the way
- What's My Line? (1950–1967) featured a panel of celebrities who asked yes-or-no questions to determine a contestant's occupation. It was one of the longest-running prime-time game shows of its era.
- The Showcase was the final segment where the two winning contestants bid on elaborate prize packages. The Showcase Showdown (spinning the Big Wheel) determined who advanced to The Showcase.
- To Tell the Truth (1956–1968) featured three contestants all claiming to be the same person, with a celebrity panel trying to identify the real one. The host would say, 'Will the real ___ please stand up?'
Frequently asked questions
How long does Classic Game Shows take?
Most players finish Classic Game Shows in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Classic Game Shows?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Classic Game Shows?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Classic Game Shows fits comfortably in one sitting.
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