The Search For Canada's Game Shows

The Search For Canada's Game Shows Season 1

TV Show

Season 1 Episodes

1. Getting On The Board

January 9th, 2020

An American quiz show scandal becomes a boon to Canada's nascent game show industry.

2. Hosts Who Reached For The Top

January 9th, 2020

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."

3. Peaks and Pitfalls

January 17th, 2020

An exploration of the longest-running Canadian game show hit "Definition," and another that ended in turmoil.

4. The Innovative 80's

January 17th, 2020

A look at some of Canada's most inventive game show concepts of the 70s and 80s, including "The Mad Dash" and "Bumper Stumpers."

5. When The West Was Best

February 13th, 2020

A look at some of the great Game show concepts to come out of Canada's west coast

6. Games 90's Kids Remember

February 13th, 2020

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

7. Stars Born on Game Shows

February 12th, 2020

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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Season 2

Season 2

Mar 29, 2021
Season 1

Season 1

Jan 9, 2020