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Revision as of 06:58, 22 September 2014
| Celebrity Name Game | |
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| Genre | Game show |
| Based on | Identity Crisis |
| Starring | Craig Ferguson |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Scott St. John |
| Producers | Courteney Cox David Arquette |
| Production company | Coquette Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syndicated |
| Release | September 22, 2014 (series premiere) |
Celebrity Name Game is an upcoming American syndicated game show which will premiere September 22, 2014.[1] Based off the board game Identity Crisis, the series will be produced by Courteney Cox and David Arquette's Coquette Productions, and was originally pitched as a primetime series for CBS with Craig Ferguson as host. The series was later picked up by FremantleMedia and Debmar-Mercury as a syndicated series for 2014, with Craig Ferguson (who plans to leave his current role at CBS as host of The Late Late Show in December 2014)[2] remaining as host. The series will mark Coquette's first foray into game shows.[3]
Development
In June 2011, it was reported that Courteney Cox and David Arquette's Coquette Productions were preparing to pilot a new, hour-long game show for CBS's primetime lineup known as Identity Crisis, based on a board game of the same name produced by Out and About Productions. Scott St. John, known for his work on Deal or No Deal and 1 vs. 100, was brought on as a showrunner.[3][4] CBS had selected Craig Ferguson—host of the network's late night talk show The Late Late Show, to be host and producer for the pilot.[4][5]
The series resurfaced in October 2013 under the title Celebrity Name Game, with the announcement that FremantleMedia and Debmar-Mercury would syndicate the new series for the 2014–15 television season. Fremantle's CEO Thom Beers described Celebrity Name Game as a "hilarious and innovative rapid-fire game show that combines the best of pop culture with the best of comedy." Ferguson remained with the project through its transition to syndication, considering it to be "a wonderful concept with such great potential, from two of my favorite people".[3] Ferguson later announced in April 2014 that he would step down as host of The Late Late Show in December 2014.[2] Debmar-Mercury and Fremantle planned to market the new series to station owners as a complement to Family Feud—whose current incarnation, hosted by fellow comedian Steve Harvey, has been a ratings success for the two companies.[3][6]
In November 2013, Tribune Broadcasting picked up Celebrity Name Game for its stations, giving it clearance across 40% of U.S. households and seven of the top ten media markets.[7] In December 2013, it reached 80% of households through additional deals with CBS Television Stations and Sinclair Broadcast Group.[8] In Canada, Celebrity Name Game will be aired by City.[9]
Format
The game will involve two teams, each consisting of two civilian players, attempting to identify celebrities and fictional characters. They are joined by two guest celebrities who assist the teams for all but one segment of the show. Segments include celebrities giving timed clues, Craig Ferguson giving untimed clues to contestants with buzzers, contestants giving clues alternating between a celebrity guest and their teammate, and a final round for first team to reach $3000 for a bonus $20,000 prize. In the timed final round the teammates must cooperatively give clues to the two celebrity guests to complete a board of 10 names.[4][6][8][10]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.zap2it.com/videos/celebrity-name-game-craig-ferguson-video-336585
- ^ a b "Ferguson to leave CBS' 'Late Late Show'". USA Today. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Craig Ferguson to Host Syndicated Game Show 'Celebrity Name Game'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ a b c "Courteney Cox, David Arquette Sell Game Show Pilot to CBS (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "Craig Ferguson Talks Latenight Moves, New Game Show at NATPE". Variety. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Craig Ferguson to Host Game Show from Courteney Cox, David Arquette". Variety. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "Tribune Stations Grab 'Celebrity Name Game' from Debmar-Mercury". Variety. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ a b "'Celebrity Name Game' Clears in 80 Percent of U.S." The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "Toronto Fall 2014 - Master Planner Report" (PDF). Rogers Media. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ "Celebrity Name Game show comes to FOX 2 this Fall". http://fox2now.com/2014/09/09/celebrity-name-game-show-comes-to-fox-2-this-fall/.
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