Most appearances on different game shows

[scully24]

I don't know if this has been discussed before, but does anyone know what the record is for most appearances on different game shows by the same contestant?  (And not a celebrity player, but a regular contestant)

I've seen all kinds of lists of top money winners, and profiles of people with 3, 4 or 5 game show appearances in their life, but are there people with 10 or more appearances on different game shows?

[clemon79]

Randy, you have, what, 7?

[Dbacksfan12]

[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 02:43 AM\'] Randy, you have, what, 7? [/quote]
I'm not Randy, but I thought he had 9.  And if you want to count pilot contestants, what about Jack Campion?

Also, Maggie Brown?  I know she was on PYL, Wipeout, (and wasn't she on SC and Whew!...among others?)

[tvrandywest]

[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Feb 10 2004, 11:43 PM\'] Randy, you have, what, 7? [/quote]
 Inches or shows?!

I did 9 broadcast game shows as a contestant, pilots not included.


Randy
tvrandywest.com

[zachhoran]

[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 03:29 AM\'] [quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Feb 10 2004, 11:43 PM\'] Randy, you have, what, 7? [/quote]
Inches or shows?!

I did 9 broadcast game shows as a contestant, pilots not included.


Randy
tvrandywest.com [/quote]
 DOn Benn has I believe ten to his credit: Diamond Head, Dating Game(late 70s syndie), $128K Question, Mindreaders, TTD(Caldwell), $otC(Perry), Scrabble, 80s Dating Game, USA Gonzo Games, and Cosby YBYL.


ON the distaff side, Sharlene Roth has her share too: $25K Pyramid, Face the Music, MOnopoly, Shopping Spree, WOF, Bergeron HS, Trivial Pursuit, and I think one or two others.

Sarabeth Rothfeld has done: Double Dare(Trebek), Face the Music, TTD(Wink), $otC(Perry), Love COnnection(though not usually considered a game show), MG98, and Who Knows You Best?

[Ian Wallis]

It surprises me that some contestants are allowed to appear on some many different shows.  In some of the books I've read, it states that shows won't accept you if you've appeared on one during the past year, or 3 in your lifetime.

I was always under the impression 3 was the limit.

[zachhoran]

[quote name=\'Ian Wallis\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 10:45 AM\'] It surprises me that some contestants are allowed to appear on some many different shows.  In some of the books I've read, it states that shows won't accept you if you've appeared on one during the past year, or 3 in your lifetime.

I was always under the impression 3 was the limit. [/quote]
 That was the network rule at CBS, ABC I think had a "two game shows for that network in five years" rule. Not sure what the exact rule was for NBC. Some of these shows these people have appeared on were syndicated or on cable, and different rules about appearing on shows may have been used by those packagers and syndicators.

[scully24]

DOn Benn has I believe ten to his credit: Diamond Head, Dating Game(late 70s syndie), $128K Question, Mindreaders, TTD(Caldwell), $otC(Perry), Scrabble, 80s Dating Game, USA Gonzo Games, and Cosby YBYL.

So it sounds like the record for broadcast game shows, as far as we know, is 10?

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 01:29 AM\'] Inches or shows?!
 [/quote]
 Randy, if ya only had seven inches, I wouldn't expect you to admit it in a public forum.

"They call me Randy for a reason, baby, yeah!"

[tvrandywest]

[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 08:55 AM\'] Randy, if ya only had seven inches, I wouldn't expect you to admit it in a public forum. [/quote]
 Seven inches? No problem. Let me call a couple of friends to join me!    ;-)

About exceeding network limits for maximum game show appearances, yes, syndie shows had different rules and most didn't have access to the network databases. In my case, I got an additional reprieve from NBC S&P. As I was the last champ on "Hit Man" and denied the opportunity to return to defend my title, it was agreed that the appearance would not be counted for purposes of determining eligibility. One of the nicest things a corporate lawyer ever did for me    ;-)


Randy
tvrandywest.com

[tyshaun1]

[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 12:36 PM\'] [quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 08:55 AM\'] Randy, if ya only had seven inches, I wouldn't expect you to admit it in a public forum. [/quote]
Seven inches? No problem. Let me call a couple of friends to join me!    ;-)

About exceeding network limits for maximum game show appearances, yes, syndie shows had different rules and most didn't have access to the network databases. In my case, I got an additional reprieve from NBC S&P. As I was the last champ on "Hit Man" and denied the opportunity to return to defend my title, it was agreed that the appearance would not be counted for purposes of determining eligibility. One of the nicest things a corporate lawyer ever did for me    ;-)


Randy
tvrandywest.com [/quote]
 So is that how you were allowed to appear on PYL only 6 months after your abbreviated run on Hit Man, Randy?

Tyshaun

[SRIV94]

[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 11:36 AM\'] About exceeding network limits for maximum game show appearances, yes, syndie shows had different rules and most didn't have access to the network databases. In my case, I got an additional reprieve from NBC S&P. As I was the last champ on "Hit Man" and denied the opportunity to return to defend my title, it was agreed that the appearance would not be counted for purposes of determining eligibility. One of the nicest things a corporate lawyer ever did for me    ;-)
 [/quote]
One thing I don't quite understand, Randy.  You appeared on PYL some six months or so after HIT MAN (both shows, of course, having a common thread in Peter Tomarken's hosting and Rod Roddy's announcing).  I'm surprised CBS wouldn't have had an issue with you appearing on a show worked by both of them so soon after you had appeared on the last one, unless the reprieve you mentioned applies to ANY network/syndie show (not just those on NBC).  Sure, I could make that assumption, but we know what assuming does.  

I thought HIT MAN was a fun little game and was a little disappointed that it didn't survive beyond its initial 13 weeks.  You should have had that chance to defend your title.  OK, lament over.

EDIT:  Guess Tyshaun and I have the same inquiring mind (that could be dangerous).

Doug

[tyshaun1]

[quote name=\'SRIV94\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 01:07 PM\'] [quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 11:36 AM\'] About exceeding network limits for maximum game show appearances, yes, syndie shows had different rules and most didn't have access to the network databases. In my case, I got an additional reprieve from NBC S&P. As I was the last champ on "Hit Man" and denied the opportunity to return to defend my title, it was agreed that the appearance would not be counted for purposes of determining eligibility. One of the nicest things a corporate lawyer ever did for me    ;-)
 [/quote]
One thing I don't quite understand, Randy.  You appeared on PYL some six months or so after HIT MAN (both shows, of course, having a common thread in Peter Tomarken's hosting and Rod Roddy's announcing).  I'm surprised CBS wouldn't have had an issue with you appearing on a show worked by both of them so soon after you had appeared on the last one, unless the reprieve you mentioned applies to ANY network/syndie show (not just those on NBC).  Sure, I could make that assumption, but we know what assuming does.  

I thought HIT MAN was a fun little game and was a little disappointed that it didn't survive beyond its initial 13 weeks.  You should have had that chance to defend your title.  OK, lament over.

EDIT:  Guess Tyshaun and I have the same inquiring mind (that could be dangerous).

Doug [/quote]
 If I have the same inquiring mind as anyone on this board, then we definitely have issues.

Tyshaun

[tvrandywest]

[quote name=\'tyshaun1\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 09:51 AM\']So is that how you were allowed to appear on PYL only 6 months after your abbreviated run on Hit Man, Randy?[/quote]
Bingo, Tyshaun!

... I'm surprised CBS wouldn't have had an issue with you appearing on a show worked by both of them so soon after you had appeared on the last one, unless the reprieve you mentioned applies to ANY network/syndie show (not just those on NBC)...

The longer answer for Doug and the more perspiring minds... the appearance was "expunged". I was told it would that those databases would not reflect the "Hit Man" appearance in any way. As such, the coincidence of both Peter and Rod being on both shows was irrelevant.

Besides, it's too late. Just TRY to get those PYL prizes back: The car has since been donated to a charity, all that's left of the vacation are photographs, the cash has been sprinkled around several dozen LA bars, and I've since worn out the pantyhose!!


Randy
tvrandywest.com

[nbuckler14]

[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 12:36 PM\'] Seven inches? No problem. Let me call a couple of friends to join me!    ;-)
 [/quote]
 Wow, who knew Randy West had a dirty mind? lol

BTW, I'm rooting for you as TPiR's permanant announcer.