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JamesG · 01-08-2015, 03:29 PM

"Celebrity Name Game" Renewed for Second Season
by The Deadline Team
January 8, 2015

Debmar-Mercury and FremantleMedia North America today made it official, saying freshman syndicated "Celebrity Name Game" has been renewed for a second season.

The decision was not unexpected.

The renewals follow pickups by Tribune Broadcasting, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Cox Broadcasting, among others, and provides the game show with initial 2015-2016 clearances in well over 80% of the U.S.

Hosted by Craig Ferguson and executive produced by Courteney Cox and David Arquette, the second season is in pre-production and the first season, currently on air, returns with new episodes on January 12. The first season, which premiered this past fall, ranks No. 2 among all new strips.

"Celebrity Name Game" puts contestants and their celebrity teammates on the spot as they compete in four rounds of fast-paced gameplay to identify famous names – actors, singers, athletes, pop culture figures, politicians, even cartoon characters – based on improvised clues.

The winning team has a chance to walk away with up to $20,000.

Celebrities on the first season have included:

Tom Bergeron
Wayne Brady
Margaret Cho
Michael Ealy
Seth Gabel
Jennie Garth
Ian Gomez
Rachael Harris
Marilu Henner

http://deadline.com/2015/01/celebrit...on-1201344412/

ThomasE · 01-10-2015, 03:17 AM

This great news! I like this show. Would love to be on it.

robyrob · 01-10-2015, 11:53 AM

i really like the show, but I keep forgetting to record it

icecream · 01-10-2015, 03:05 PM

Excellent news! Hopefully my affiliates give it a timeslot upgrade on weekdays.

SitcomsOffline · 01-13-2015, 08:15 PM

I agree with everyone else. Definitely a great game show with someone who's a half-decent game show host...

JamesG · 01-13-2015, 10:16 PM

I watched a few eps.

I have to say I like "Hollywood Game Night" a lot better as far as current "celebrity game shows" go.

visaman666 · 01-14-2015, 02:47 AM

If I want to I can see the same episode 10 times a day on 5 different channels!

JamesG · 01-19-2016, 06:23 PM

Craig Ferguson’s "Celebrity Name Game" Renewed for Season 3
by Denise Petski
January 19, 2016

Syndicated game show "Celebrity Name Game" has been renewed for a third season on Tribune and Sinclair stations.

The half-hour weekday strip currently airs in more than 93% of the country, including the top 50 U.S. markets, and as of now has been cleared in more than 70% of the U.S. through the 2016-2017 season.

http://deadline.com/2016/01/craig-fe...-3-1201685953/

01-08-2015, 03:29 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,153	"Celebrity Name Game" Renewed for 3rd Season *"Celebrity Name Game" Renewed for Second Season* by The Deadline Team January 8, 2015 Debmar-Mercury and FremantleMedia North America today made it official, saying freshman syndicated "Celebrity Name Game" has been renewed for a second season. The decision was not unexpected. The renewals follow pickups by Tribune Broadcasting, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Cox Broadcasting, among others, and provides the game show with initial 2015-2016 clearances in well over 80% of the U.S. Hosted by Craig Ferguson and executive produced by Courteney Cox and David Arquette, the second season is in pre-production and the first season, currently on air, returns with new episodes on January 12. The first season, which premiered this past fall, ranks No. 2 among all new strips. "Celebrity Name Game" puts contestants and their celebrity teammates on the spot as they compete in four rounds of fast-paced gameplay to identify famous names – actors, singers, athletes, pop culture figures, politicians, even cartoon characters – based on improvised clues. The winning team has a chance to walk away with up to $20,000. Celebrities on the first season have included: Tom Bergeron Wayne Brady Margaret Cho Michael Ealy Seth Gabel Jennie Garth Ian Gomez Rachael Harris Marilu Henner http://deadline.com/2015/01/celebrit...on-1201344412/ Attached Images
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01-10-2015, 03:17 AM	#2
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	This great news! I like this show. Would love to be on it.
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robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	i really like the show, but I keep forgetting to record it
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01-13-2015, 08:15 PM	#5
SitcomsOffline Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 03, 2013 Posts: 492	I agree with everyone else. Definitely a great game show with someone who's a half-decent game show host...

01-13-2015, 10:16 PM	#6
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,153	I watched a few eps. I have to say I like "Hollywood Game Night" a lot better as far as current "celebrity game shows" go.

01-14-2015, 02:47 AM	#7
visaman666 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 818	If I want to I can see the same episode 10 times a day on 5 different channels!

01-19-2016, 06:23 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,153	*Craig Ferguson’s "Celebrity Name Game" Renewed for Season 3* by Denise Petski January 19, 2016 Syndicated game show "Celebrity Name Game" has been renewed for a third season on Tribune and Sinclair stations. The half-hour weekday strip currently airs in more than 93% of the country, including the top 50 U.S. markets, and as of now has been cleared in more than 70% of the U.S. through the 2016-2017 season. http://deadline.com/2016/01/craig-fe...-3-1201685953/