View Full Version : Game Show Network's August blocks are GREAT!


Pavan
07-16-2002, 04:11 PM
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Noteworthy:
- "Breakfast With The Stars," from 9 to 11 AM ET."
Week of Aug 5: "What's My Line?" such celebrity appearances as Dustin Hoffman, Barbara Walters, and Gene Hackman.
Week of Aug 12: "To Tell the Truth" with special guests Brooke Shields, Carol Burnett, and, as a
contestant, Larry King.
Week of Aug 19: "Password" with David Letterman, Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball and Kirstie Alley.
Week of Aug 26: "I've Got A Secret" finishes out the month with such celebs as Bob Barker and Milton Berle.
- Starting Monday Aug 5 the primetime weeknight hours from 8-10 pm ET/PT will feature "Match Game" on Mondays, "Hollywood Squares" on Tuesdays, "The Newlywed Game" on Wednesdays, "Pyramid" on Thursdays and "Family Feud" on Fridays. These special two hour mini-marathons feature some celebrity editions which have been rarely seen since their original airdates. For instance, "Family Feud" will feature contests between the original casts of "Batman," "Roseanne,"
"Baywatch," "Gilligan's Island" and "Three's Company." "Pyramid" shows include David Letterman, Tony Danza and Billy Crystal's record-setting
performance for the fastest winning-time in the final round.

Chelsea
07-20-2002, 10:20 PM
Based on the promos, I'd fully expect the morning blocks to stick around for a while, barring a tanking in the ratings...