Here's an interesting video clip from 1987 of how to be a contestant on a game show and what you must do to make big on there, courtesy of Mark Richards, original host of Starcade and a contestant coordinator.

P.S., you gotta love the behind scenes scenery of Jeopardy!, Million Dollar Chance of a Lifetime, among game shows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h9ENZNP6yw&feature=colike