Category: Quiz Shows
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The Quiz Show Scandal
I re-watched the movie Quiz Show last night, and did a little research afterwards. The show featured in the film, Twenty-One, was not the only show involved in the rigging scandal of the 1950s. So I thought it might be interesting to have a look at some of the quiz shows that ultimately got cancelled…
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Telly Addicted
I suggested on various platforms last week that Telly Addicts should be bought back, but wondered who might be the new host? Back in the day Noel was cuddly enough for the show, and I’m not sure he’s the best fit for it now. And the show does need a cosy presenter not a slick…
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The Paul Daniels Quiz Show
Paul Daniels was undoubtedly an excellent magician, who received recognition from the Magic Castle, and who made some truly good TV shows (that Halloween special). In his later years, he made some nice cosy YouTube videos looking through his extensive collection of tricks and effects. He was less good as a quiz show host, though…
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What’s The Opposite Of Ice Cream?
Time again to work out the opposite of things. This week on setisoppO, we ponder on cable cars (and blow our own tiny minds), on the QI elves, and on ice cream. Within, we discuss this. I’d forgotten about the bike reference at the end. We also discuss this. Nice bit of continuity at the…
