game show
noun
: a television program on which contestants compete for prizes in a game (such as a quiz)
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At their best, game shows have always been defined by their juxtaposition of genuine stakes and utter ridiculousness.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak appeared in his final game show episode in June.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
The popular game show will be airing re-runs of season 39 hosted by Ken Jennings on the Game Show Network (GSN).
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The game show host added that one of his correct answers might be the car and Brian asked for another 30 seconds on the clock to try again.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak appeared in his final game show episode in June.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
The popular game show will be airing re-runs of season 39 hosted by Ken Jennings on the Game Show Network (GSN).
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The game show host added that one of his correct answers might be the car and Brian asked for another 30 seconds on the clock to try again.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Game show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20show. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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