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# The Most Shocking, Head-Scratching, and Eyebrow-Raising Moments on Game Shows
Survey says... scandalous! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most shocking, head-scratching, and eyebrow-raising moments on game shows that caught viewers off guard and promptly garnered significant media attention. Our countdown includes game shows “Bullseye,” “The Moment of Truth,” “The Gong Show,” and more!
Have you ever participated in any of these game shows? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.
## #10: **"Michael Larson's 'Press Your Luck' Win"**
In 1984, Michael Larson memorized the patterns on the game board of "Press Your Luck" and managed to win over $110,000, leaving viewers and producers stunned.
## #9: **"Charles Ingram's 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Cheating Scandal"**
This infamous moment involved contestant Charles Ingram allegedly cheating his way to the million-pound prize by using coded coughs from his accomplices in the audience.
## #8: **"The Price is Right's Perfect Bid"**
Ted Slauson made history in 2008 by perfectly bidding on the showcase showdown, using his extensive knowledge of the show's pricing history, leading to questions and controversies about the integrity of the show.
## #7: **"Bullseye's Major Prize Mistake"**
In one episode of "Bullseye," a major prize was accidentally given away due to a technical glitch, causing a significant uproar and leading to changes in the show's procedures.
## #6: **"The Moment of Truth's Brutal Honesty"**
This game show involved contestants answering increasingly personal and potentially damaging questions while hooked up to a lie detector, resulting in several explosive and shocking revelations that captivated and horrified viewers.
## #5: **"The Gong Show's Infamous Acts"**
Known for its bizarre and outrageous acts, "The Gong Show" consistently pushed the boundaries of acceptable TV content, leading to numerous moments that shocked and amused audiences.
## #4: **"Jeopardy's James Holzhauer Streak"**
James Holzhauer's incredible winning streak in 2019, where he used a unique strategy and deep trivia knowledge to dominate the game, left viewers in awe and raised questions about game show strategies.
## #3: **"Wheel of Fortune's Epic Failures"**
"Wheel of Fortune" has had its share of hilarious and head-scratching moments, with contestants making absurd guesses and mispronunciations that have left both the audience and host Pat Sajak in disbelief.
## #2: **"Family Feud's Risqué Responses"**
"Family Feud" is known for its sometimes risqué and outrageous contestant answers, which have often left host Steve Harvey in stitches and viewers either laughing or cringing.
## #1: **"The Price Is Right's Plinko Mishap"**
During a special Plinko game on "The Price Is Right," a contestant dropped a Plinko chip that got stuck on the board, causing an unexpected and hilario
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# The Most Shocking, Head-Scratching, and Eyebrow-Raising Moments on Game Shows
Survey says... scandalous! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most shocking, head-scratching, and eyebrow-raising moments on game shows that caught viewers off guard and promptly garnered significant media attention. Our countdown includes game shows “Bullseye,” “The Moment of Truth,” “The Gong Show,” and more!
Have you ever participated in any of these game shows? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.
## #10: **"Michael Larson's 'Press Your Luck' Win"**
In 1984, Michael Larson memorized the patterns on the game board of "Press Your Luck" and managed to win over $110,000, leaving viewers and producers stunned.
## #9: **"Charles Ingram's 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Cheating Scandal"**
This infamous moment involved contestant Charles Ingram allegedly cheating his way to the million-pound prize by using coded coughs from his accomplices in the audience.
## #8: **"The Price is Right's Perfect Bid"**
Ted Slauson made history in 2008 by perfectly bidding on the showcase showdown, using his extensive knowledge of the show's pricing history, leading to questions and controversies about the integrity of the show.
## #7: **"Bullseye's Major Prize Mistake"**
In one episode of "Bullseye," a major prize was accidentally given away due to a technical glitch, causing a significant uproar and leading to changes in the show's procedures.
## #6: **"The Moment of Truth's Brutal Honesty"**
This game show involved contestants answering increasingly personal and potentially damaging questions while hooked up to a lie detector, resulting in several explosive and shocking revelations that captivated and horrified viewers.
## #5: **"The Gong Show's Infamous Acts"**
Known for its bizarre and outrageous acts, "The Gong Show" consistently pushed the boundaries of acceptable TV content, leading to numerous moments that shocked and amused audiences.
## #4: **"Jeopardy's James Holzhauer Streak"**
James Holzhauer's incredible winning streak in 2019, where he used a unique strategy and deep trivia knowledge to dominate the game, left viewers in awe and raised questions about game show strategies.
## #3: **"Wheel of Fortune's Epic Failures"**
"Wheel of Fortune" has had its share of hilarious and head-scratching moments, with contestants making absurd guesses and mispronunciations that have left both the audience and host Pat Sajak in disbelief.
## #2: **"Family Feud's Risqué Responses"**
"Family Feud" is known for its sometimes risqué and outrageous contestant answers, which have often left host Steve Harvey in stitches and viewers either laughing or cringing.
## #1: **"The Price Is Right's Plinko Mishap"**
During a special Plinko game on "The Price Is Right," a contestant dropped a Plinko chip that got stuck on the board, causing an unexpected and hilario
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00:00The win was short-lived, and after a thorough investigation, his check was cancelled.
00:05Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most shocking,
00:09head-scratching, and eyebrow-raising moments on game shows that caught viewers off guard
00:14and promptly garnered significant media attention.
00:17If they get this one right, they're on to the final 7th question and a chance to take home $580,000.
00:25Number 30. Mark Summers is fired. Hollywood Squares.
00:29Veteran TV personality Mark Summers is best known as the host of the slime-filled
00:33children's game show Double Dare on Nickelodeon.
00:40Following the conclusion of that show,
00:42Summers was slated to host the 1998 revival of Hollywood Squares.
00:47However, before the series even premiered,
00:49he was unexpectedly fired and replaced with Tom Bergeron.
00:53This decision allegedly stemmed from Summers' public disclosure of his diagnosis with
00:58obsessive-compulsive disorder, which he shared on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
01:11Unfortunately, this revelation came at a time when understanding of the disorder was limited,
01:16and it fueled rumors in the industry that Summers would be difficult to work with.
01:20This seemingly led to him getting booted off the show.
01:35It's a classic tale of David versus Goliath, with David ultimately emerging victorious.
01:44The game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire originated in the UK before gaining massive
01:48popularity after it was adapted for American audiences in 1999.
01:53The British version was developed by the independent production firm Celador,
01:57which later alleged that ABC and Disney breached their contract and engaged in underhanded tactics.
02:08According to their initial agreement,
02:10Celador was entitled to half of the profits if the show succeeded.
02:14However, Disney allegedly withheld Celador's rightful share of the profits,
02:18prompting them to take legal action against the entertainment giant.
02:22Ultimately, a jury sided with Celador,
02:24awarding them a staggering $269 million judgment against Disney.
02:29Walt Disney found liable for not paying the UK creators
02:33of the hit game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire their share of the profits.
02:41During its time on the air, the newlywed game gained notoriety for its risque content,
02:46with host Bob Eubanks often steering the show into sexually charged territory.
02:50Although some of these suggestive jokes would draw little to no attention today,
03:00back in the 1960s and 70s, they were considered highly inappropriate.
03:05Even the word sex had to be replaced with whoopee to make it past TV censors.
03:13In one notable instance, Eubanks asked a contestant for the weirdest place they had
03:18made whoopee, prompting a very controversial yet unintentionally hilarious response.
03:23This answer sparked so much debate that for years,
03:26many commentators insisted that it never aired and was merely an urban legend.
03:39This may be the most politically incorrect thing to ever happen on a game show.
03:44Comedian Bill Maher got a little more than he bargained for when he appeared
03:48on an episode of Pictionary in 1997.
03:50During the taping, actor Eric Estrada successfully deciphered one of the categories
03:55and celebrated by throwing his hands in the air.
03:57However, Maher simultaneously leaned forward from his seat,
04:01inadvertently colliding with Estrada's fist.
04:06The show quickly cut away and by the time it returned,
04:09Maher was seen tending to an injury on his face.
04:12There may be no clearer indication of how much hurt was caused
04:15than Maher's first guess at the next image.
04:1826. A Litany of Problems – Manhunt
04:24Before rising to prominence as a professional wrestler,
04:27John Cena appeared on this short-lived reality game show
04:30that was cancelled amid a series of controversies.
04:38The show followed 13 contestants in a remote setting
04:41trying to evade capture by actors posing as bounty hunters.
04:44Although initially purported to be filmed on location in Hawaii,
04:48an investigation later revealed that parts of the show
04:50were actually shot at Griffith Park in Los Angeles.
04:57Additionally, accusations arose that the production company Paramount Television
05:02had tried to manipulate the outcome in favor of a particular contestant,
05:06which was in violation of FCC regulations.
05:09Manhunt aired only six episodes before it swiftly received the chop.
05:1425. The Phone-In Scandal – Richard and Judy
05:21In 2007, a scandal rocked the UK when it came to light
05:25that several popular TV shows had deceived viewers
05:28through pre-selected televised competitions.
05:30The controversy originated from the show Richard and Judy,
05:34in particular their segment You Say We Pay,
05:36where callers paid one pound for a chance to participate in a game with the hosts.
05:40And no more calls for You Say We Pay, please,
05:42because we do have a player on the line.
05:44However, an investigation uncovered that the show
05:46had already chosen potential winners in advance,
05:49but kept the phone lines open for additional callers
05:52who stood no chance of being selected.
05:54No more calls, please, for You Say We Pay,
05:56because as usual we do have a player waiting on the line.
05:58This revelation exposed similar deceptive practices
06:01across other game shows of the time.
06:03As a result, Channel 4, which aired Richard and Judy,
06:06received a hefty fine and dropped the show the following year.
06:10The industry regulator has warned all broadcasters to treat viewers better.
06:19The MTV improv game show Wild N' Out was created by Nick Cannon in 2005,
06:24who hosted the program to tremendous success.
06:31In 2020, all of that was threatened when Cannon came under fire
06:35for reportedly making hateful statements
06:37and promoting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
06:39Following this controversy, ViacomCBS, MTV's parent company,
06:43publicly denounced Cannon's behavior and fired him from the show.
06:50Cannon later issued a public apology
06:52and subsequently put in the effort to make amends for the hurt he caused.
06:56After demonstrating his commitment to educating himself,
06:59ViacomCBS recognized Cannon's efforts and reinstated their partnership.
07:03This allowed him to resume hosting Wild N' Out
07:06just seven months after his initial departure.
07:09Hopefully, through this process,
07:12be on the right side of history and bring people closer together.
07:19Like many other game shows,
07:21Deal or No Deal offers viewers a chance to participate
07:24and play a version of the game from the comfort of their homes.
07:27Needless to say, you're more likely to lose than win.
07:31However, Michael and Michelle Harden, a couple from Georgia,
07:34refused to take their loss lying down on the couch.
07:40They decided to drag the producers of the show to court,
07:45claiming that the game violated the state's anti-gambling laws.
07:48The Hardens believed they were entitled to a refund
07:51of the money they had spent sending text messages
07:53for a chance to win on the show.
07:55Nevertheless, the Georgia Supreme Court disagreed with them
07:58and threw the case out.
08:06The password is not password.
08:08Million Dollar Money Drop
08:10The Fox game show Million Dollar Money Drop
08:12lasted just one season before it was canceled.
08:15Despite its short run,
08:17it managed to generate significant controversy.
08:19One notable incident involved Andrew and Patricia Murray,
08:23a couple from California,
08:24who participated as contestants and lost $580,000.
08:29Their downfall came when they were asked to provide
08:31the most common computer password,
08:33to which they confidently responded with password.
08:39Wait, I think it's password.
08:41I think it's password too.
08:42Much to their surprise,
08:43they were told the correct answer was 123456
08:47and were subsequently eliminated.
08:57Upon further investigation,
08:59the couple claimed the show's data was sourced
09:01from a singular hacking incident,
09:03which was limited in scope.
09:05Consequently, they sued for the exact amount they had lost.
09:09I'm so sorry.
09:11Number 21
09:12Rigged Gameplay
09:13The Chase
09:14The Chase is a popular game show
09:16that features a professional quizzer known as The Chaser,
09:19competing against regular contestants
09:20in an intense, fast-paced trivia challenge.
09:23I mean, put it this way,
09:24it doesn't matter what happens to me
09:25in an episode of The Chase,
09:26I'm normally confident
09:27that I'm the best quizzer in the episode.
09:28If the contestants manage to evade The Chaser,
09:31they stand a chance to win large sums of money.
09:34Hence, since its premiere,
09:35the show has been accused of rigging the game
09:38in favor of The Chaser.
09:39Some viewers believe this is achieved
09:41by either making The Chaser's questions easier
09:43or speeding up their reading
09:45to help them score more points.
09:46Now, what green herb is the garnish
09:48of a grasshopper cocktail?
09:50Uh, mint?
09:51Correct.
09:52Despite these claims,
09:53the show's host, Bradley Walsh,
09:55has firmly denied any wrongdoing,
09:57stating that the game is overseen
09:59by independent lawyers to ensure fairness.
10:05Number 20
10:06There's no ton in Wimbledon.
10:08Jeopardy!
10:09Reed, what is Wimbledon?
10:10Yes.
10:11When Jeopardy! contestant Reed Rogers
10:13answered The Sporting Life for 400,
10:15he narrowly missed the mark by just one letter.
10:18Moments after what sounded like a correct answer,
10:20host Alex Trebek announced
10:21that Rogers mispronounced the correct answer
10:24of Wimbledon as Wimble-ton.
10:26I'm informed that you very clearly said Wimble-ton,
10:29not Wimble-done a few moments ago,
10:31so you're losing 800 bucks.
10:33$800 was swiftly deducted from his total,
10:36400 for getting the wrong answer,
10:38and an additional 400 subtracted
10:39from the points he had gained.
10:41At least he followed this mishap
10:42with a correct answer to the Daily Double,
10:44pronounced correctly this time.
10:46What are the Camp David Accords?
10:48You're up to $1,200.
10:50Number 19
10:51Don't drop the G.
10:52Wheel of Fortune
10:53A lot of people are upset at the game show
10:56Wheel of Fortune this morning.
10:58It all has to do with this contestant right there.
11:00She guessed the right words,
11:02but she was told she lost anyway.
11:04Who knew that pronunciation mattered so much,
11:06especially on Wheel of Fortune?
11:08This was a hard lesson
11:09for contestant Renee Durrett in 2012.
11:16Following her enthusiastic cry
11:17of seven swans a-swimming,
11:19Renee, the audience, and viewers at home
11:21were surprised to hear Pat Sajak
11:22say that her answer was incorrect.
11:25Why?
11:26Because it's swimming, not swimming.
11:32Renee knew what happened as well,
11:33and it was easy to do
11:34because she kind of did it in the vernacular
11:36and left off the G in seven swans a-swimming.
11:38While it was obvious to anyone
11:39watching what Renee was saying,
11:41dropping that G cost her the round.
11:43And despite the uproar on social media,
11:45the show stood by its decision.
11:47That's kind of how I speak,
11:49you know, being from Florida.
11:50And I had asked for the G,
11:52so I knew it was there.
11:53Number 18
11:54Name that tune.
11:55Pasapalabra.
11:56El qué?
11:58Cuatro.
12:01Pasapalabra is a Spanish game show
12:03wherein celebrities team up with everyday people
12:05to help them win cash and prizes.
12:07Sounds innocent enough, right?
12:08Well, a small scandal occurred
12:10when it was revealed that one of the guests,
12:12model-slash-actress Adriana Abeña,
12:14had cheated during the show's
12:16Name That Tune segment.
12:27Abeña was on fire.
12:30But when her legs began to flash and vibrate,
12:32it was revealed that she was actually using
12:34Shazam to get the answers.
12:36Her ruse busted,
12:37the scam actually went down well
12:39with the studio audience
12:40and was mostly laughed off by the show's host
12:42as well as by Abeña herself.
12:49Number 17
12:50To flip-flop or not to flip-flop.
12:53The price is right.
12:57If you're going to play the game,
12:59then do it the right way.
13:00Maybe this is what host Bob Barker
13:02should have told this flip-floppy cheater.
13:04A contestant named Brenton
13:06was tasked with playing Flip-Flop,
13:07a game where the aim is to uncover
13:09four digits of an item's price
13:10via a series of flipped and flopped squares.
13:13Instead of doing this,
13:14Brenton decided to just press the button
13:16that reveals the item's actual price,
13:18effectively nullifying the entire game.
13:26Barker was not amused with this
13:29and wandered off the stage,
13:30only to return and give Brenton the prize anyway.
13:38Number 16
13:39The lucky letter,
13:40Wheel of Fortune.
13:46Guests on Wheel of Fortune
13:47usually spin the wheel a couple of times
13:49before even attempting to solve the puzzle,
13:51but it took this lucky contestant
13:53only one letter to guarantee.
13:56Caitlin Burke used a number of methods
13:58to choose her answer,
13:59including a lot of home play
14:01and the knowledge that I've
14:02is one of the most common contractions
14:04used in a sentence.
14:15As a result,
14:16with just an L and an apostrophe to go by,
14:19Burke solved I've got a good feeling about this,
14:21which proved not only to be true,
14:23which proved not only to be true,
14:25but also completely stunned host Pat Sajak.
14:35Number 15
14:37Modeling Woes,
14:38The Price is Right.
14:38Models and The Price is Right go hand in hand,
14:54sometimes.
15:01It's true that the beautiful ladies
15:02have been a show staple for decades,
15:04but not every model's well-crafted smile
15:06has been genuine.
15:07There are several stories of models
15:09suing the series for various reasons,
15:11sexual harassment,
15:12weight discrimination,
15:13being fired for getting pregnant,
15:15just to name a few.
15:25Model Brandi Sherwood Cochran
15:26famously filed a lawsuit against The Price is Right
15:29after she was refused back on the show
15:30following her maternity leave in 2009.
15:33However,
15:33most of these cases were settled,
15:35dropped or appealed,
15:36but we can't shake the feeling
15:38there's some tension behind the scenes
15:39between that first come on down
15:40to the final showcase.
16:00Colette Al-Qahtani fancied himself an alpha male
16:02and was supremely confident
16:04going into his appearance
16:05on the Australian version
16:06of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
16:07Qahtani won $100,000
16:09during his appearance on Hot Seat,
16:11despite not actually knowing any of the answers.
16:17Instead,
16:18the contestant read the body language,
16:20eyes and cadence of the show's host,
16:22Eddie Maguire.
16:23Since this isn't technically cheating,
16:25Qahtani was allowed to keep his prize,
16:27a result that made this already smug
16:29Melbourne law student very happy.
16:35The Gong Show was a cult hit for NBC,
16:52but never quite gelled
16:53with network executives behind the scenes,
16:55thanks largely to the show's chaotic
16:56anything-can-happen atmosphere.
16:58Chuck Beres hosted the classic version
17:00of The Gong Show from 1976 to 1980
17:02and fit in just fine
17:04with the array of everyday people
17:05looking for their 15 minutes of fame.
17:07It was after the daytime version
17:08of the show was cancelled
17:09when Beres really let NBC know
17:11what he thought of them, however,
17:12singing Take This Job and Shove It
17:14during the show's finale
17:15and flipping a censored bird to the camera.
17:17This game show found itself in hot water
17:34right from the get-go.
17:35Our Little Genius was a kids' quiz show
17:37that was supposed to debut on Fox in 2010,
17:40with comedian Kevin Pollak serving as host.
17:42However, producer Mark Burnett
17:44had the show postponed a week
17:45before it was scheduled to air,
17:46thanks to two separate accusations
17:48of contestants being given
17:49advanced knowledge of topics.
17:51Although answers were not provided,
17:53questions and themes
17:54were reportedly discussed at length
17:56with both parents and kids,
17:58resulting in Our Little Genius
17:59being cancelled without airing
18:01a single episode.
18:10Hiding in plain sight
18:12doesn't exactly consist of being
18:13a contestant on a game show.
18:17In the 80s,
18:25Carrie Ketchum was wanted
18:27for insurance fraud,
18:28credit card fraud and forgery.
18:30Surely all he needed to do
18:31to elude the authorities
18:32was use a different name, right?
18:39Taking on the alias Patrick Quinn,
18:41he went on the show in 1988
18:43and proceeded to win big,
18:45and was then promptly arrested
18:46when he went to pick up his money
18:48because a viewer at home
18:49recognized him and called the police.
18:51And no, he couldn't keep the money
18:52because he won under false pretenses.
18:54This also means he most certainly
18:56did not use the winnings
18:57to pay back his debts.
18:58You'd think a game show
19:15would go easy on a kid, right?
19:17In 2013, Thomas Hurley III
19:19appeared on Kids Jeopardy
19:20and in the final round
19:22answered the question correctly,
19:23except he spelled it wrong.
19:29This was counted as an incorrect answer,
19:44and social media went nuts
19:45over the decision.
19:55Some viewers felt that Alex Trebek
19:56had embarrassed the 12-year-old,
19:58while others applauded the show
19:59for not giving credit
20:00to a misspelled answer.
20:02At least Thomas was able to bring
20:03some money home
20:04for his second-place win.
20:12Following the unfortunate passing
20:14of Alex Trebek in 2020,
20:16speculation quickly arose
20:17over who would succeed him
20:18as the host of Jeopardy.
20:20A variety of guest hosts
20:21took turns in the subsequent weeks
20:23until it was announced
20:24that Mike Richards,
20:25the show's executive producer,
20:26would permanently fill the position.
20:34However, Richards lasted
20:36only one week on the job
20:37before he resigned.
20:38This decision stemmed
20:39from derogatory comments
20:40he had made about women in the past.
20:48His appointment had initially
20:50sparked controversy,
20:51as some believed he had unfairly
20:53awarded himself the role
20:54over more qualified candidates.
20:56Shortly after he stepped down as host,
20:58Richards was also dismissed
21:00from his position
21:00as executive producer of the show.
21:16How willing would you be
21:18to answer intensely personal questions
21:20in front of a television audience
21:22while attached to a polygraph machine?
21:24Well, Fox gave it a go
21:25and the results were as cringeworthy
21:27as you would imagine.
21:28Case in point,
21:29the marriage of Lauren and Frank Cleary,
21:31which was ruined
21:32when Lauren's ex-boyfriend
21:33Frank Nardi Jr. came into the picture.
21:41Lauren admitted that
21:42she had cheated on her husband
21:44and answered positively
21:45to her ex's question of
21:46do you think I am the man
21:48you should be married to?
21:49Adding insult to injury,
21:51Lauren's final game tally was zero.
21:55Say yes.
22:13This is exactly what it sounds like.
22:26In 2001,
22:27Charles Ingram implemented
22:28a somewhat clever and cheaty idea.
22:30He read the answers out loud
22:32and had his wife and friend cough
22:34when he said the right one.
22:53Unless you use that lifeline,
22:54audience participation
22:56isn't part of the game.
22:57Ingram had to give back
22:58the million he won
22:59and pay a fine of £15,000.
23:02Worse still,
23:02as a result of the scam,
23:04Ingram was dismissed from his job
23:05as a major in the British Army.
23:24After recording episodes
23:34and studying the pattern of the board,
23:36Mike Larson appeared on
23:38Press Your Luck in 1984
23:39and completely annihilated
23:41the competition by taking home
23:42over $100,000.
23:55Since it technically wasn't cheating,
24:00Larson was free to keep his winnings.
24:02Unfortunately,
24:02not everyone knows what to do
24:04with that much money.
24:05His missteps included
24:06making a sizable withdrawal
24:07to take part in a radio game show,
24:09having $50,000 stolen from his home,
24:12and later taking part in a scheme
24:14involving a foreign lottery.
24:24His participation in the scheme
24:31put him on the run from authorities
24:32until his untimely death in 1999.
24:35The whammies of life hit Larson hard.
24:49Number 5
24:50That one scandal
24:50where Congress stepped in,
24:53Tonight here on 21,
24:55Herbert Stemple,
24:56our 29-year-old GI college student,
24:58can win $111,500.
25:02Practically every game show today
25:04is accused of being staged
25:05in some fashion.
25:06However,
25:07back in the 1950s,
25:08the news was so shocking
25:10that no one believed it
25:11when former contestant Herbert Stemple
25:12completely spilled the truth
25:14after his loss to Charles Van Doren.
25:22The fallout revealed
25:23that everything about the show,
25:25even Stemple's image and backstory,
25:26had been set up and tinkered with
25:28by the producers.
25:37Meanwhile,
25:37the show was feeding answers
25:39to the contestants
25:40and pre-deciding the show's outcome.
25:42When it was all said and done,
25:43Congress had to step in
25:44and amend the Communications Act
25:46to declare fixing quiz shows illegal.
25:52John Cooper didn't walk away
26:04from Bullseye a winner,
26:05but eventually his brief shot at glory
26:07was a major win for the British public.
26:09Unknown at the time,
26:10Cooper was already a two-time murderer,
26:13having killed a brother and sister in 1985
26:16and killing Peter and Gwenda Dixon
26:17a month after his game show strikeout.
26:23It shouldn't be allowed!
26:24It shouldn't be allowed!
26:26In 1998,
26:27Cooper was convicted of a string of robberies
26:29and served 10 years in prison.
26:31However,
26:32soon after his release,
26:33police investigated a murder cold case,
26:35which through advanced forensic science,
26:37DNA and his Bullseye footage,
26:39they were able to pin on him.
26:41Cooper was arrested soon after
26:42and convicted in 2011.
26:44This wasn't just a robbery for gain,
26:48it was an act of a psychopath.
26:53Popsicle Twins
26:54The Gong Show
27:03Easily one of the most bizarre moments
27:05on The Gong Show,
27:05the so-called Popsicle Twins
27:07were a duo of young women
27:09whose act was titled,
27:10Have You Got A Nickel?
27:11Their segment was initially only aired
27:13on the East Coast before being pulled,
27:14when it was noticed that the simple act
27:16of enjoying an ice lolly
27:17was a bit more suggestive
27:18than it first appeared.
27:20Score-wise,
27:21the act was a dud,
27:22with only JP Morgan picking up
27:24what the girls were laying down
27:25and TV's clinger Jamie Farr
27:27awarding it a mere two points.
27:34Number 2
27:35Which came first,
27:36the Post-It or the Walkman?
27:38Million Dollar Money Drop
27:50When couples appear on game shows,
27:56networks are hoping
27:57for some relationship hijinks,
27:58and that is exactly what this show got,
28:00in the worst way possible.
28:02Gable Coyier and Brittany Métis
28:04were well on their way
28:05to a million dollars
28:06until the which came first
28:08question came up.
28:20After bickering,
28:23Coyier went with the Post-It,
28:25and the couple watched
28:26as $800,000 fell through a trap door
28:29because they got the right answer?
28:51Though the show's research team
28:54had checked with 3M,
28:56Post-It's original parent company,
28:57a slight technicality
28:58meant their information
28:59was just plain wrong.
29:10Cue the social media outrage,
29:13the show offering to bring
29:14the couple back,
29:14and then,
29:15well,
29:15the show was cancelled
29:16after its debut season.
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29:35The Dating Game Serial Killer
29:37The Dating Game
29:42Rodney Alcala appeared
29:44as bachelor number one
29:45on The Dating Game in 1978,
29:47and managed to charm his way
29:48through the show to win the date.
29:50A decision she would've
29:51soon come to regret,
29:53Cheryl Bradshaw thankfully
29:54didn't end up going through with it.
29:56As it turns out,
29:57Alcala had a terrifying
29:58criminal history
29:59involving multiple murders,
30:00kidnapping,
30:01and sexual assault,
30:02with his victims ranging
30:03from adult women to young girls.
30:15Moving forward,
30:16the importance of doing
30:17extensive background checks
30:19on contestants
30:19cannot be overstated.
30:21They could be cheaters,
30:23they could be frauds,
30:24they could be Rodney Alcala.
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30:45in any of these game shows?
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