Game shows have been here since the late 1930s, the first of which was entitled the “Spelling Bee”. Many of the earlier gameshows revolved around knowledge and IQ, like games such as Jeopardy.
Over time, game shows diverged into a variety of gimmicks to keep up with popular media, following the breakthrough success of Dr. IQ. During the early 1960s, more and more game shows started to prop up, like Password and The Match Game. These game shows no longer relied on being smart, but required different skill sets, whether it was charming one’s way to finding the perfect match, or upping one’s flirt game, as in The Dating Game and The Newlywed Game.
Because most game shows promise a hefty fortune if you win, many players go to great lengths, such as cheating, all in an effort to become millionaires. Here are some of the most infamous scandals throughout TV game show history.
Which moment do you think left the most shocking impression?
