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SYonack · 10-02-2001, 07:35 PM

I never see anything does anyone remember the Chuck Barris game show from the 1970's called Treasure Hunt it was so bad but I enjoyed it

TV Guy · 10-04-2001, 06:14 PM

Yeah, I remember this -- Geoff Edwards hosted it, I believe. GSN showed a couple of episodes on a Saturday night a few months ago.

Jimbo · 11-16-2001, 06:50 PM

In the late 50s/early 60s, there was a Game Show called "Treasure Hunt" hosted by comedian Jan Murray. I don't know if the Chuck Barris show was supposed to be an updated version of this, or if the two shows just shared the same name. Does anyone have any info on this?

PPatters · 11-16-2001, 08:30 PM

Yes, the Geoff Edwards-hosted, Chuck Barris-produced, 1970s show The New Treasure Hunt was a revival of the Jan Murray-hosted, 1960s show by the name of Treasure Hunt. Chuck Barris had bought the rights from the previous production company, greatly changed the game from a question-and-answer game to a game of luck, and then it became what we saw on the air. (To game show enthusiasts, it was one of his best games, though ratings on GSN prove that people enjoy his The Newlywed Game, and The Dating Game and The Gong Show didn't do TOO bad, either.)

ALF Rocks!! · 11-24-2001, 01:10 PM

Treasure Hunt! O, i loved that show! I watched it that night a few months ago, and i instantly LOVED the show! I saw the infamous ep, where this one lady gave up the box, which had a check for $45,000 and her husband got so mad, he left the stage. O, Id love to see that show again!

10-02-2001, 07:35 PM	#1
SYonack Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2000 Location: Dallas,Texas,United States Posts: 95	Treasure Hunt I never see anything does anyone remember the Chuck Barris game show from the 1970's called Treasure Hunt it was so bad but I enjoyed it

10-04-2001, 06:14 PM	#2
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,420	Yeah, I remember this -- Geoff Edwards hosted it, I believe. GSN showed a couple of episodes on a Saturday night a few months ago.

11-16-2001, 06:50 PM	#3
Jimbo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2001 Location: United States of America-One Nation UNDER GOD! Posts: 471	In the late 50s/early 60s, there was a Game Show called "Treasure Hunt" hosted by comedian Jan Murray. I don't know if the Chuck Barris show was supposed to be an updated version of this, or if the two shows just shared the same name. Does anyone have any info on this?

11-16-2001, 08:30 PM	#4
PPatters Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 27, 2001 Location: Rockford, MI, USA Posts: 404	Yes, the Geoff Edwards-hosted, Chuck Barris-produced, 1970s show The New Treasure Hunt was a revival of the Jan Murray-hosted, 1960s show by the name of Treasure Hunt. Chuck Barris had bought the rights from the previous production company, greatly changed the game from a question-and-answer game to a game of luck, and then it became what we saw on the air. (To game show enthusiasts, it was one of his best games, though ratings on GSN prove that people enjoy his The Newlywed Game, and The Dating Game and The Gong Show didn't do TOO bad, either.)

11-24-2001, 01:10 PM	#5
ALF Rocks!! 80s Sitcom Expert Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 22, 2001 Location: Good ol' U.S. of A. Posts: 83	Treasure Hunt! O, i loved that show! I watched it that night a few months ago, and i instantly LOVED the show! I saw the infamous ep, where this one lady gave up the box, which had a check for $45,000 and her husband got so mad, he left the stage. O, Id love to see that show again!