Gameshow Marathon (US version)

In 2006, CBS presented a special seven episode summer celebrity filled game show tournament called *Gameshow Marathon*. The show was based on the UK special of the same name hosted by Ant & Dec (in 2005) and later Vernon Kay (in 2007). This American version was hosted by former talk show hostess Ricki Lake. *Gameshow Marathon* was a seven episode special consisting of seven classic game shows and *Match Game* was the sixth to be played. In addition, six additional stars appeared as panelists for this show including original rotating panelist Betty White.

## Gameplay

*Match Game* was the second of two semi-final games (the other was *Card Sharks*). It was played by Kathy Najimy & Lance Bass as the contestants.

These are the six other celebrities that were featured:

George Foreman

Kathy Griffin

Bruce Vilanch

Adrianne Curry

Adam Carolla

Betty White (the only celebrity from the original)

### Main Game

The game was played exactly like the actual series. That night it was played in *Match Game PM* mode. Kathy sat in the green triangle desk while Lance sat in the red circle desk.

#### Round 1

Since Kathy played green by winning the coin-toss, she earned the right to pick a question. She selected Question A.

##### Question A

The question read:

"Dumb Dora was so dumb (HOW DUMB WAS SHE!), she showed up for a baby shower wearing nothing but a [BLANK]."

Kathy Najimy's answer was "towel."

 George
 Kathy
 Bruce
 Adrianne
 Adam
 Betty

No matches were made.

##### Question B

The question read:

"I heard Paris Hilton wants to be a contestant on the next *Survivor*; but I can't imagine her going 39 days without [BLANK]ing."

Lance's answer was "bathing."

 George
 Bruce
 Adrianne
 Adam
 Betty

No matches were made.

At the end of the round, the score was tied 0-0.

#### Round 2

Since Kathy played first last time, Lance went first and got to pick a question this time. He selected Question A.

##### Question A

The question read:

"Lorraine said, "It's weird being married to a dentist. Right before we make love, he says, "[BLANK]."

Lance's answer was "brush your teeth."

 George
 Kathy
 Bruce
 Adrianne
 Adam
 Betty

One match was made.

##### Question B

The question read:

"This year, Hollywood is hosting the first plastic surgery awards. They are planning on giving the lifetime achievement award to [BLANK]."

Kathy Najimy's answer was "Joan Rivers."

 George
 Betty

Five matches were made.

At the end of the round, the score was 5-1 in Kathy's favor.

#### Round 3

Since Kathy was leading at the end of the second round, she went first and got to pick a question. She selected Question B.

##### Question B

Betty was the only one to play since every other star was matched.

The question read:

"Guess what, I went to a wedding where an exotic dancer got married. The ceremony was a lot of fun because all the bride's maids were wearing [BLANK]."

Kathy's answer was "tassels."

 Betty

##### Question A

George was the only one who didn't play since he was the only one to match Lance in round two.

The question read:

"Snoop Dogg is hosting a new MTV wedding show. It's called "Pimp My [BLANK]."

Lance's answer was "Bride."

 Kathy
 Adrianne
 Adam
 Betty

Kathy wins the game with the final score of 5-3.

### Super Match

Since the show was played in *Match Game PM* mode, there was two Audience Matches.

#### Audience Match #1

 $250
 $100

 Kathy
 Bruce
 Betty

Kathy's answer was "super" and won $500 for a home viewer.

#### Audience Match #1

 $250
 $100

 Adrianne
 Adam
 Betty

Kathy's answer was "rain" and won $500 for a home viewer.

#### Head-to-Head Match

Kathy won $1,000 from the Audience Matches and was now going for 50 times the bucks or $50,000 for a home viewer. She chose George to be her head to head partner.

 **George's Answer** | King

Kathy won the $50,000 for a home viewer.

## Video

Game Show Marathon (Match Game) June 22, 2006