[quote name=\'vtown7\' post=\'234972\' date=\'Jan 26 2010, 07:33 AM\']Furthermore, I would think in the GO GO GO tv landscape it might be a bit more challenging to watch a three minute film than it was before. 500 channels and the internet, after all.[/quote]
Both limited attention span and reduced air time in a current TV show (20-22 minutes compared to about 24-25 back in 1983) would force the stories to be reduced as well. Probably a minute at the most, which could still be feasible.
As much as I like the idea of testing contestants on what they just learned literally a minute ago, I'd honestly just make it a straight trivia game, where each round revolved around a particular category. So while you'd still be quizzed on Marlon Brando, it would be more Q&A on what you already know about him. Besides, you save money on licensing fees as well. :-)