Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

Manufacturer: Alpha Home Entertainment Model: 29112024

Originally titled ""Pantomime Quiz,"" this Emmy-winning TV game show premiered as a local series in 1947 and appeared intermittently - both in syndication and on the CBS network - until 1970. The format couldn't have been simpler: two teams of celebrity panelists were joined every episode by a guest star and played Charades. It was a natural for television, drawing on the pantomime skills of Hollywood and New York actors and requiring nothing by way of special sets or costumes. Series producer Mike Stokey also acted as the amiable host, and under his guidance ""Stump the Stars"" pioneered the game-show tradition of showing its big-name performers in a relaxed, casual setting; ad-libbing was not only permitted but also encouraged, and even Stokey's introductions are delivered in a refreshingly off-the-cuff manner. This DVD features four episodes from the 1963 season, during which the regulars were Sebastian Cabot, Beverly Garland, Stubby Kaye, Ruta Lee, Richard Long, and Ross Martin. The guest stars include Nick Adams, Ed Begley, Jeanne Crain, Nina Foch, Dean Jones, Michael Landon, Paula Prentiss, Hans Conried and Roger Smith. You'll also see the original commercials for Ajax and the various cereals manufactured by the show's official sponsor, the Ralston Purina Company

Manufacturer: Sony

Saucy quips and sizzling zingers from the popular, hormone-crazed MTV show.

Manufacturer: Mill Creek Entertainment Brand: DIGITAL1STOP

Legendary game show host Gene Rayburn led this wacky, fun-loving panel of celebrities who aided contestants in winning cash prizes by matching" answers with the stars on fill-in-the-blank and other simple questions. The long-running show included regulars Betty White, Brett Somers, Richard Dawson and Charles Nelson Reilly. 30 episodes on 4 DVDs. 1973-82/color/TV-PG/11 hrs/NR/fullscreen.