I might not be totally grasping the question, as each of the choices are potentially hilarious depending on the show. A technical glitch on Beat The Clock would be irritating and potentially game-altering, where Wink having to give players back the dice himself if his High Rollers table conveyor shorted out could be played for laughs. There were a few shows that had a potential for humor just from playing the game - other than Match Game, where every dirty mind could enjoy itself with the double entendre (sp?), two that immediately come to mind are Make A Face and Eye Guess - the way that contestants could be set up to make genuinely innocent mistakes that could lead to big laughs in a kind way was neat. As the game begins and players call out numbers that either create a funny mixed-up face or reveal a mismatched answer to the question, it is just part of the game and not forced. I've always wished Eye Guess would come back - even with slightly edgier answers, you could have a good game show with a strong potential for comedy that doesn't come from setting celebrities up with scripts or intentionally embarrasing somebody (GSN, take note - lighthearted game, a couple of funny contemporary writers, cheap set, simple prizes, you own the rights?). Doing Make A Face with celebrity photos could be fun, too. The format's a little creaky for today's viewers, but used as part of a more contemporary-themed game, it could be fun. I say innocent mistakes are the funniest moments.
