An American quiz show scandal becomes a boon to Canada's nascent game show industry.
7 episodes
A look at the early careers of game show legends Monty Hall and Alex Trebek in Canada, as well as the legacy of "Reach For The Top."
An exploration of the longest-running Canadian game show hit "Definition," and another that ended in turmoil.
A look at some of Canada's most inventive game show concepts of the 70s and 80s, including "The Mad Dash" and "Bumper Stumpers."
A look at some of the great Game show concepts to come out of Canada's west coast
A look at the birth of YTV and some of the game show concepts that were created there including Uh-Oh & Video and Arcade Top 10
It’s no secret that Canadian comedian Icon Howie Mandell is a prominent figure in the Game Show genre, having been Host and Guest on several successful multi-season hits. This episode tells Howie’s story.
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Episode 1
Getting On The Board
An American quiz show scandal becomes a boon to Canada's nascent game show industry.
Episode 2
Hosts Who Reached For The Top
A look at the early careers of game show legends Monty Hall and Alex Trebek in Canada, as well as the legacy of "Reach For The Top."
Episode 3
Peaks and Pitfalls
An exploration of the longest-running Canadian game show hit "Definition," and another that ended in turmoil.
Episode 4
The Innovative 80's
A look at some of Canada's most inventive game show concepts of the 70s and 80s, including "The Mad Dash" and "Bumper Stumpers."
Episode 5
When The West Was Best
A look at some of the great Game show concepts to come out of Canada's west coast
Episode 6
Games 90's Kids Remember
A look at the birth of YTV and some of the game show concepts that were created there including Uh-Oh & Video and Arcade Top 10
Episode 7
Stars Born on Game Shows
It’s no secret that Canadian comedian Icon Howie Mandell is a prominent figure in the Game Show genre, having been Host and Guest on several successful multi-season hits. This episode tells Howie’s story.
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