30 years ago; 9/4/87 Tom Kennedy's Final Game Show Wordplay airs its Final Episode

[simmytbone]

Hey guys,

On this Labor Day 2017, marks 30 years since Tom Kennedy's Final Game Show Wordplay aired its Final Episode

Now for those of you that don't know:

Wordplay was a short-lived Game Show that aired on NBC from December 1986 to September 1987, and ended up being Tom Kennedy's final show. It was produced by Fiedler/Berlin Productions (who would later go on to produce Treasure Mall, Trump Card and Wink Martindale's Trivial Pursuit) and Scotti-Vinnedge Television (best known for producing America's Top 10 with the late Casey Kasem).

Wordplay lasted 39 consecutive weeks on NBC when it replaced the long-running Daytime Soap Series Search for Tomorrow and was Videotaped at NBC Studios in Burbank, CA

However, after 39 weeks, the series was cancelled and was replaced by Win, Lose or Draw with Game Show Queen Vicki Lawrence

During the show's 39 week run on NBC Daytime, THE Biggest Jackpot in the Double Definition Round was $27,500 and that was won the 3rd to last episode of the series

Wordplay is now owned by Fremantlemedia who not only acquired Scotti-Vinnedge Television, but also, it's parent company All American Television

Syd Vinnedge would also serve as the Executive Producer of The Price is Right with Drew Carey after Bob Barker's retirement and Syd would produce the show until he retired and is currently produced by Former host of GSN's Pyramid in Mike Richards

and now, here it is:

The Final Week of Wordplay with Celebrity Guests Jamie Farr of TV's M*A*S*H and later After M*A*S*H, Comedienne Marsha Warfield of TV's Night Court Fame and Writer-Producer and Comedian Jimmy Aleck

Check it out!

Carrie Jones vs. Lori Cahan with $27,500 up for grabs



The Finale from September 4, 1987 John vs. Elizabeth

Part 1


Part 2

[Babalu]

You would think that making such a big deal about Tom Kennedy's final show, you would have told what happened to him.

[jehobden]

Thanks for looking back on this show, still my favorite of all-time. I was disappointed enough in its cancellation to call NBC-Burbank and voice my displeasure. I'd love to have a chance to see all 176 episodes and 1056 words (that number was given by Tom in the finale) again. It would be great if Buzzr brought it back for a bit. At least I can watch some of the episodes that I taped and for which I traded now, along with all those posted to YouTube.

[simmytbone]

Originally Posted by jehobden

Thanks for looking back on this show, still my favorite of all-time. I was disappointed enough in its cancellation to call NBC-Burbank and voice my displeasure. I'd love to have a chance to see all 176 episodes and 1056 words (that number was given by Tom in the finale) again. It would be great if Buzzr brought it back for a bit. At least I can watch some of the episodes that I taped and for which I traded now, along with all those posted to YouTube.

Well I have some great news for ya:

Wordplay is BACK on Buzzr

If you don't believe me, then checkout the very 1st episode and it's part of Lost N Fun

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6116p4

Here's the pilot episode hosted by the late Peter Tomarken

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x60wdr0

[jehobden]

Originally Posted by simmytbone

Well I have some great news for ya:

Wordplay is BACK on Buzzr

If you don't believe me, then checkout the very 1st episode and it's part of Lost N Fun

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6116p4

Here's the pilot episode hosted by the late Peter Tomarken

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x60wdr0

Thanks, unfortunately Buzzr gave up on the show before even going through a week of it. I'd rather watch Wordplay than yet another Match Game 70s version.