Name CBS' newest game show! Deadline reports the network has ordered a pilot for a reboot of Name That Tune.The classic game show began on NBC in 1952 and featured contestants competing against each other "to test their knowledge of songs via hundreds of proven games, including the signature “Bid-a-Note” round." The series aired on CBS in primetime throughout the 1950s and popular syndicated version was hosted by Tom Kennedy during the 1970s and 80s.Read More…...
- 10/18/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Alright, TV fans: Can you name the latest game-show reboot in… three notes?
CBS is developing a new version of the classic game show Name That Tune, according to our sister site Deadline. Casting will begin soon on the reboot, which has the show’s original developers Ralph and Noah Rubenstein onboard as executive producers, along with Fear Factor veteran David Hurwitz.
The original Tune — which debuted on the radio in 1952 and had several TV runs, including a syndicated stint in 1974-81 hosted by Tom Kennedy — tested contestants on their knowledge of popular music by asking them to identify songs...
CBS is developing a new version of the classic game show Name That Tune, according to our sister site Deadline. Casting will begin soon on the reboot, which has the show’s original developers Ralph and Noah Rubenstein onboard as executive producers, along with Fear Factor veteran David Hurwitz.
The original Tune — which debuted on the radio in 1952 and had several TV runs, including a syndicated stint in 1974-81 hosted by Tom Kennedy — tested contestants on their knowledge of popular music by asking them to identify songs...
- 10/16/2017
- TVLine.com
Big bucks, expensive vowels, and a million cackling Whammies.
The Daytime Emmys are this Sunday, and for the first time ever, there’s a gay nominee for Best Game Show Host — the marvelous and frightfully funny Billy Eichner. Wahoo! To celebrate, let’s rank the 25 best game shows of all time. Get out your purse and prepare to buy some vowels, gents.
25. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?: Sorry Double Dare, but Carmen Sandiego is the greatest kids’ game ever. It made geography cool while highlighting the glamorous felonies of a femme fatale. I wish more TV shows concluded with the entire cast yelling in unison, “Do it, Rockapella!”
24. Let’s Make a Deal: Carol Merrill and Monty Hall could woo you into anything. Though if you’re already wearing a chicken outfit, you probably don’t need much coercing.
23. Sale of the Century: Jim Perry...
The Daytime Emmys are this Sunday, and for the first time ever, there’s a gay nominee for Best Game Show Host — the marvelous and frightfully funny Billy Eichner. Wahoo! To celebrate, let’s rank the 25 best game shows of all time. Get out your purse and prepare to buy some vowels, gents.
25. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?: Sorry Double Dare, but Carmen Sandiego is the greatest kids’ game ever. It made geography cool while highlighting the glamorous felonies of a femme fatale. I wish more TV shows concluded with the entire cast yelling in unison, “Do it, Rockapella!”
24. Let’s Make a Deal: Carol Merrill and Monty Hall could woo you into anything. Though if you’re already wearing a chicken outfit, you probably don’t need much coercing.
23. Sale of the Century: Jim Perry...
- 6/14/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Filed under: Reality-Free, TV News
The man who created the iconic horizontally spinning wheel on 'Wheel of Fortune' has died.
According to 'The Hollywood Reporter,' art director Ed Flesh died in California on Friday of congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 79 and is survived by his partner of 44 years, David Powers.
The prolific designer shaped the look of dozens of TV game shows including 'The $25,000 Pyramid,' 'Jeopardy!,' 'Name That Tune' and 'The Newlywed Game.'
Paying tribute to Flesh, Bob Eubanks, original host of 'The New Newlywed Game,' said "He truly was a master of his craft."
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The man who created the iconic horizontally spinning wheel on 'Wheel of Fortune' has died.
According to 'The Hollywood Reporter,' art director Ed Flesh died in California on Friday of congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 79 and is survived by his partner of 44 years, David Powers.
The prolific designer shaped the look of dozens of TV game shows including 'The $25,000 Pyramid,' 'Jeopardy!,' 'Name That Tune' and 'The Newlywed Game.'
Paying tribute to Flesh, Bob Eubanks, original host of 'The New Newlywed Game,' said "He truly was a master of his craft."
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- 7/20/2011
- by Catherine Lawson
- Aol TV.
Bosses at U.S. network NBC and TV presenter Kathie Lee Gifford are facing legal action from a disgruntled musician who alleges her latest small screen venture was his concept.
In a lawsuit filed at Los Angeles Superior Court, composer Harold Johns accuses The Today Show host and producers at U.S. network NBC of plagiarising his idea for the show's planned show-tune segment.
Gifford, a former vocalist on classic U.S. TV series Name That Tune, is reportedly set to incorporate a sketch entitled Everyone Has A Story into her presenting duties, which will see her transform viewers' tales into mini-musicals.
However, Johns claims he pitched a similar format in 2007, which he insists Gifford and NBC stole for use on The Today Show.
According to documents released by TMZ.com, Johns is suing for $1 million (GBP666,000) in damages - insisting the idea originally came from him.
In a lawsuit filed at Los Angeles Superior Court, composer Harold Johns accuses The Today Show host and producers at U.S. network NBC of plagiarising his idea for the show's planned show-tune segment.
Gifford, a former vocalist on classic U.S. TV series Name That Tune, is reportedly set to incorporate a sketch entitled Everyone Has A Story into her presenting duties, which will see her transform viewers' tales into mini-musicals.
However, Johns claims he pitched a similar format in 2007, which he insists Gifford and NBC stole for use on The Today Show.
According to documents released by TMZ.com, Johns is suing for $1 million (GBP666,000) in damages - insisting the idea originally came from him.
- 12/4/2008
- WENN
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