Odds-n-Ends . Volume 02 | Issue 21

And the Winner Is…

Television game shows are back in vogue, with Who Wants to Be a Millionaire leading the latest buzz. This quiz show starring Regis Philbin has snagged top viewer interest during its three short runs. After its two-week debut, a copycat, Greed, was quickly spawned.

The top-rated TV game shows for the last broadcast season (September 1998 to May 1999) according to Neilson Media Research were:

  1. Wheel of Fortune
  2. Jeopardy!
  3. Price Is Right (11:30 a.m.)
  4. Wheel of Fortune (weekends)
  5. Price Is Right (11:00 a.m.)
  6. Hollywood Squares
  7. Change of Heart
  8. Love Connection
  9. Match Game
  10. The Newlywed Game/Dating Hour/Pictionary

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