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Brett Ferino · 06-23-2003, 10:35 AM

Does anyone remember this show that aired on USA from November 1986 to September 27, 1991? It was hosted by Geoff Edwards from JACKPOT and STARCADE. Anyway, was that one of the only USA network game show originals?

yankeedog79 · 06-24-2003, 02:40 PM

Yes, I remember watching the $40,000 Chain Reaction with Geoff Edwards. That version started sometime in 1989. USA's Chain Reaction started in 1986 with Blake Emmons, and it didn't have the $40,000 jackpot yet. Geoff Edwards filled in for Emmons a few months later as permanent host.

Brett Ferino · 07-14-2003, 09:53 PM

Did Emmons get fired or something?

SchuminWeb · 07-27-2003, 09:12 PM

Well, however you slice it, I didn't think it was nearly as good as the Bill Cullen-hosted version of the show from 1980. I think it's because they got rid of the celebrities.

Ben F. Schumin :-)

06-23-2003, 10:35 AM	#1
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	The $40,000 Chain Reaction Does anyone remember this show that aired on USA from November 1986 to September 27, 1991? It was hosted by Geoff Edwards from JACKPOT and STARCADE. Anyway, was that one of the only USA network game show originals?

06-24-2003, 02:40 PM	#2
yankeedog79 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 24, 2003 Location: College Point Posts: 119	Yes, I remember watching the $40,000 Chain Reaction with Geoff Edwards. That version started sometime in 1989. USA's Chain Reaction started in 1986 with Blake Emmons, and it didn't have the $40,000 jackpot yet. Geoff Edwards filled in for Emmons a few months later as permanent host.
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07-14-2003, 09:53 PM	#3
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	Did Emmons get fired or something?

07-27-2003, 09:12 PM	#4
SchuminWeb Casual Participant Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 24, 2003 Posts: 97	Well, however you slice it, I didn't think it was nearly as good as the Bill Cullen-hosted version of the show from 1980. I think it's because they got rid of the celebrities. Ben F. Schumin :-)