The Dating Game (1996)

Aired 	Aired
Syndication (Daily): 9/9/1996 – 9/1999 	
Run time 	Run time
30 Minutes 	
Hosts 	Hosts
Brad SherwoodChuck Woolery 	
Announcers 	Announcers
Virginia WatsonJohn Cramer 	
Origination 	Origination
Hollywood Center Studios, Los Angeles, CA	
This is chronicling the 1990s version of The Dating Game.
==Gameplay==
===1996 version===
The basic format for this show, used throughout the first year, was for the bachelor/bachelorette to pick from two facts about the three potential dates. Once it was picked, the person in question would reveal the reason behind the fact to the hopeful single. After a round of questioning, the bachelor/bachelorette chose their date. All three of the potential dates had their names revealed before the questioning started as well, something that wasn't done on any version of TDG prior.
During a part of the first season, in addition to asking the questions, the bachelor/bachelorette got to see all three contestants at the outset of the game (who all had headphones on so they couldn't hear what their potential date was saying about them), and would pick who they thought was the best looking of the bunch. After that, the question round was conducted in its usual fashion, with the bachelor/bachelorette picking who they thought had the best personality out of the three. After the choices were made, the contestant was then prompted to choose between their choice for best looking or best personality. Sometimes the guy chosen would be the one chosen for both looks & personality; in later shows when that happened he/she won a $500 bonus in addition to the trip.
This format was mostly disliked by fans of the original show so the next year they switched back to its original format and theme with new host Chuck Woolery at the helm.
===1997-1999 version===
Generally the bachelor(ette) would ask a series of questions to each of the three hidden bachelor(ette)s. The same question could be asked to multiple bachelor(ette)s. The questions were written in advance by the producers. Certain kinds of questions such as name, age, occupation, and income cannot be asked. The process continued until time ran out. The bachelor(ette) would make her choice based solely on the answers to his/her questions. After making his/her choice, the bachelor(ette) met the two unchosen bachelor(ette)s before meeting the chosen one. When all said and done, the dating couple went out on a dream vacation which was paid by the producers.
== End-of-Show Disclaimer ==
"Contestants are briefed as to some areas of questioning prior to taping."
==See Also==
The Dating Game
The Dating Game (1973)
The Dating Game (1978)
The Dating Game (1986)
The Celebrity Dating Game
Three on a Date
Murder Made Me Famous: The Dating Game Killer
The Dating Game Killer
48 Hours Mystery: Rodney Alcala - The Killing Game
20/20: The Dating Game Killer
Dating Death
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