game show
noun
: a television program on which contestants compete for prizes in a game (such as a quiz)
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This week Ryan Seacrest has taken the helm of the long-running game show, replacing host Pat Sajak after Sajak's 41-year tenure.
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Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end presides as game show contestants rely on a lineup of celebrities like Nikki Glaser, Nicole Byer and Lala Kent to answer basic, elementary school-level questions in the hopes of taking home a $100,000 prize.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
Ryan Seacrest made his debut as the new host of the classic television game show on Monday, Sept. 9's episode after longtime host Pat Sajak announced his retirement in June 2023.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
The audience chants the name of the long-running game show, the theme song plays and announcer Jim Thornton introduces the stars of the show.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
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Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end presides as game show contestants rely on a lineup of celebrities like Nikki Glaser, Nicole Byer and Lala Kent to answer basic, elementary school-level questions in the hopes of taking home a $100,000 prize.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
Ryan Seacrest made his debut as the new host of the classic television game show on Monday, Sept. 9's episode after longtime host Pat Sajak announced his retirement in June 2023.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
The audience chants the name of the long-running game show, the theme song plays and announcer Jim Thornton introduces the stars of the show.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
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