Jump to content

Game show host

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Suffusion of Yellow (talk | contribs) at 18:14, 21 December 2019 (Reverted edits by 24.45.40.59 (talk) to last version by AnomieBOT). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

A game show host is an individual who manages a game show, introduces contestants, and asks quiz questions to test the knowledge of said contestants.[1]

History

In 1938, Freddie Grisewood was the first game show host. He directed Spelling Bee, a fifteen-minute show that was broadcast in the United Kingdom over radio and television.[2]

World Records

In June 2014, Alex Trebek set a new world record for "hosting more episodes of a single television game show than anyone else in TV history".[1] Bob Barker previously held this record, and Trebek predicted that Pat Sajak is on track to break it.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Nolan Feeney (2014-06-15). "Jepoardy Host Alex Trebek Sets Game Show World Record". Time.com. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  2. ^ "Spelling Bee (1)". UKGameshows. Retrieved 2015-10-21.


Stub icon

This article about a television game show is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Game_show_host&oldid=931853486"