December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

Possible Dupe Of #8656. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

This quiz show was re-titled The $20,000 Pyramid from The $10,000 Pyramid beginning on January 19th, 1976 and was hosted by Dick Clark. 

Host: Dick Clark.                                                                                                                                                                         

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

This quiz show was re-titled The $20,000 Pyramid from The $10,000 Pyramid beginning on January 19th, 1976 and was hosted by Dick Clark. 

Host: Dick Clark.                                                                                                                                                                         

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                  

This quiz show was re-titled The $20,000 Pyramid from The $10,000 Pyramid beginning on January 19th, 1976 and was hosted by Dick Clark. 

Host: Dick Clark.                                                                                                                                                                                      

Nightime: December 18th, 1956-September 5th, 1966 (CBS)
December 12th, 1966-May 22nd, 1967, CBS.
Daytime: June 18th, 1962-September 6th, 1968, (CBS).
1969-1977 Syndicated.
1980 Syndicated
September 3rd, 1990-May 31st, 1991. (NBC).

One of television's most popular game shows. A panel of four celebrities tried to determine which of three guests, each claiming to be the same person was telling the truth. Bud Collyer hosted the prime-time and daytime versions of the show on CBS. The syndicated version that began in 1969, was hosted by Garry Moore until 1977 when Joe Garagiola took over for the last few shows. Robin Ward hosted the 1980 syndicated version. Gordon Elliott hosted the 1990 daytime revival until February 1991 when Alex Trebek became the host. 

Host: Garry Moore. 

First contestant is Bertha Soderquist, oldest female Peace Core member volunteer  at 77 years of age. Also on the broadcast Bertha's husband, Harold, 81 years old, who also is a volunteer Peace Core member. 

Second contestant is Philip R. Coons, Sociologist, who conducted a research project mailing 600 Christmas cards to unknown people to determine responses. 
                                                                                           

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                  

March 26th, 1973-March 29th, 1974 (CBS)
May 6th, 1974-June 27th, 1980 (ABC)
1974-1979 (Syndicated)

Dick Clark hosted the network versions 
Bill Cullen hosted the syndicated version. 

Half-hour game show. Two teams each with a celebrity and a contestant.  

Host: Dick Clark                                                            

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

1963-1989

Rebranded as "ANSWERS PLEASE" in the 1970's, replacing the moniker "LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE," which premiered in 1963, this weekly half hour inter scholastic quiz program pitted two teams of High School scholars against each other answering questions of varying difficulty.  

Appearing on this broadcast are students representing Maple High School and students representing Lansinburgh High School. 
John Laden is host.                                

$25,000 PYRAMID

Bill Cullen hosted the first weekly nighttime version of The $25,000 Pyramid from 1974 to 1979.

This show's celebrity guests are Adrienne Barbeau and Tony Randall. 

NOTE: WINNER! The same contestant won both the Big "7" $10,000 and $25,000 prizes. 

Broadcast on Sundays on station WTEN in Schenectady, New York.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                               

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Daytime- April 1st, 1974- October 1st, 1976
Syndicated- September 9th, 1974- September 1975
Syndicated- September 20th, 1976- September 1977
Announcers: Bill Armstrong, Dick Tufeld, John Harlan

A game show involving two contestants, six celebrities, and the studio audience. Frequently seen on the celebrity panel were Carol Wayne, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, and Joey Bishop. 

Host: Jim McKrell. Very few episodes of this quiz show survive.
                                                                                                                                                       

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

CBS- 1969-1977.  

The syndicated version began in 1969 and was hosted by Garry Moore. Regular panelists were Kitty Carlisle, Peggy Cass, and Bill Cullen.     

Host: Garry Moore.                                                                                                                            

Nightime: December 18th, 1956-September 5th, 1966 (CBS)
December 12th, 1966-May 22nd, 1967, CBS.
Daytime: June 18th, 1962-September 6th, 1968, (CBS).
1969-1977 Syndicated.
1980 Syndicated
September 3rd, 1990-May 31st, 1991. (NBC).

One of television's most popular game shows. A panel of four celebrities tried to determine which of three guests, each claiming to be the same person was telling the truth. Bud Collyer hosted the prime-time and daytime versions of the show on CBS. The syndicated version that began in 1969, was hosted by Garry Moore until 1977 when Joe Garagiola took over for the last few shows. Robin Ward hosted the 1980 syndicated version. Gordon Elliott hosted the 1990 daytime revival until February 1991 when Alex Trebek became the host. 

Host: Garry Moore. 

First contestant is Robert Cannet, Acrobat.
Second contestant is Adaid Brees, EST expert.
                                       

This quiz show was re-titled The $20,000 Pyramid from The $10,000 Pyramid beginning on January 19th, 1976 and was hosted by Dick Clark. 

Host: Dick Clark.                                                                                                                                                                                                   

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                                            

Nightime: December 18th, 1956-September 5th, 1966 (CBS)
December 12th, 1966-May 22nd, 1967, CBS.
Daytime: June 18th, 1962-September 6th, 1968, (CBS).
1969-1977 Syndicated.
1980 Syndicated
September 3rd, 1990-May 31st, 1991. (NBC).

One of television's most popular game shows. A panel of four celebrities tried to determine which of three guests, each claiming to be the same person was telling the truth. Bud Collyer hosted the prime-time and daytime versions of the show on CBS. The syndicated version that began in 1969, was hosted by Garry Moore until 1977 when Joe Garagiola took over for the last few shows. Robin Ward hosted the 1980 syndicated version. Gordon Elliott hosted the 1990 daytime revival until February 1991 when Alex Trebek became the host. 

Host: Garry Moore. Guest panelist: Henry Morgan. 

First celebrity contestant is dentist Dr. Henry Dwork who has done bridgework on actors for their parts in films including Marlon Brando (The Godfather), Dustin Hoffman (Marathon Man) and Linda Blair (The Exorcist). 

Second celebrity contestant is Jeannie Subalair, Test Driver for General Motors Corporation. 
                                                                              

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                                                         

This quiz show was re-titled The $20,000 Pyramid from The $10,000 Pyramid beginning on January 19th, 1976 and was hosted by Dick Clark. 

Host: Dick Clark.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                                            

This quiz show was re-titled The $20,000 Pyramid from The $10,000 Pyramid beginning on January 19th, 1976 and was hosted by Dick Clark. 

Host: Dick Clark.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                                            

CBS- 1969-1977.  

The syndicated version began in 1969 and was hosted by Garry Moore. Regular panelists were Kitty Carlisle, Peggy Cass, and Bill Cullen.     

Host: Garry Moore.  

First contestant is Hazel Underdoll, who killed a mountain lion to protect his grandson.

Second contestant is Baron Clement Von Frankenstein                                                                                                                                                    

This quiz show daytime version hosted by Dick Clark was re-titled The $20,000 Pyramid from The $10,000 Pyramid which aired from March 26, 1973 - March 29, 1974 (CBS - 242 episodes), and from May 6, 1974 - January 16, 1976 (ABC - 431 episodes).

Beginning on January 19, 1976, the series doubled its top prize and was retitled The $20,000 Pyramid. From October 1 to November 9, 1979, the series briefly became Junior Partner Pyramid, which scrapped the usual celebrity-contestant pairings in favor of children playing the game with a parent or other adult relative. Its last episode aired June 27, 1980, with Family Feud subsequently moving up a half-hour to take over the 12:00 noon (EST) slot formerly occupied by The $20,000 Pyramid. 

"Pyramid" received sixteen nominations for Emmys for "Outstanding Game Show" and won the award nine times.

Host: Dick Clark, Announcer: Bob Clayton. 

NOTE: The broadcast on April 8, 1976 is iconic and is of historical importance. On this program contestant Ruth Pickholtz, a young recently graduated attorney, appears in the second portion of the show playing four rounds with partner Rick Hurst ("Things Associated with Law," "Things People Pull Out," "Things People Join," and "Describe Things that Begin with the Letter K." Ruth Pickholtz wins $10,000. There is great celebration. 
However, when returning from a commercial break Dick Clark had the following caveat to say:

DICK CLARK: "Ruth, I've had some miserable jobs in my life and this is not the most pleasant. We have just gone through the exhilaration of your quote, "winning 10,0000 dollars." Human beings are entitled to mistakes. We made a bad one. We have given away 3 million dollars on this show, so a $10,000 gift really means nothing. We cannot in all consciousness give you that because as you will recall in the category "Things That Have Brands," Rick Hurst said something about names of products (Mouton Rothschild) which is really a description and it equals a brand. I just went through a lengthy meeting with our standards, people who have been watching over us all these years. We don't want the money. We cannot give it to you because of people who have gone bye before you and who will follow. We would like you to name a charity and we'll send them the $10,000 and give you another opportunity."    

RUTH PICKHOLTZ: "That's fine. I would like to give it to The National Association of Retarded Children."   

DICK CLARK: "You're a good lady. We'll see you first thing tomorrow."

Ruth Pickholtz returned the following day (broadcast, Friday April 9, 1976), and this time she won $10,000 to keep. 

NOTE: In January 2022 Ruth Pickholtz contacted Archival Television Audio, Inc. In a conversation with founder and owner of ATA, Phil Gries, Ruth stated how for many years she had been attempting to obtain/locate this show, but to no avail (very few "Pyramid" broadcasts survive in any form, video, audio, transcript, thru mid 1978). 

Finally, after appearing on this broadcast on April 8, 1976, she will be able to listen to herself for the first time in 46 years.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Daytime- April 1st, 1974- October 1st, 1976
Syndicated- September 9th, 1974- September 1975
Syndicated- September 20th, 1976- September 1977
Announcers: Bill Armstrong, Dick Tufeld, John Harlan

A game show involving two contestants, six celebrities, and the studio audience. Frequently seen on the celebrity panel were Carol Wayne, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, and Joey Bishop. 

Host: Jim McKrell. Very few episodes of this quiz show survive.
                                                                                                                                                                    

April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes)
September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes)
(Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977)

Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977.

The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube.

NOTE: Complete with commercials. 

                                                                                                                    

September 7, 1950-June 6, 1958 (CBS, NBC, ABC & SYNDICATED). Contestants were asked trick questions which would lead to paying consequences for incorrect answers which would entail funny stunts, embarrassing situations and on occasion sentimental reunion moments. NBC aired a daytime version of the show from 1956 until 1965, first with Jack Bailey as host, succeeded by Bob Barker at the end of 1956. Barker also continued to host a syndicated run of the series from 1966 to 1974. Re-runs in syndication continued to be aired for many years. A short-lived syndicated revival of the show was emceed by Bob Hilton (1977-1978).  

Host: Bob Barker.                                                                

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.