Two game show-related items came out of the Monte Carlo International Television Festival, roughly the equivalent of the movies' Cannes Festival.
The Festival awarded Reg Grundy with a special award, presented by H.S.H. Crown Prince Albert, for his life's work. (
http://www.tvfestival.com/engl/139.php)
And legendary game show The Price Is Right won the Golden Nymph trophy, presumably winning its nominated category of \"International Format Masterpiece Award\" (
http://www.tvfestival.com/engl/143.php) -- nominees were all game shows!
[indent]Family Feud
Jeopardy
The Dating Game
The Price Is Right
Wheel Of Fortune[/indent]
International Format of the Year Award nominees were also heavy on game shows:
[indent]Big Brother
Changing Rooms
Faking It
Idols
Popstars
Russian Roulette
Survivor
The Big Class Reunion
The Weakest Link
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire [/indent]