My dad was on a game show.
My brother was in a game show audience.
Personally, I’ve always had a unique curiosity about TV game shows and how they’re run.
Certain things like the Slumdog Millionaire movie, Ken Jennings’ win streak on Jeopardy, and Pat Sajak hosting Wheel of Fortune drunk tend to stir up my interest in game shows — especially the behind-the-scenes stuff.
I’m an avid researcher and a collector of fun facts. Following are some of the tidbits about TV game shows that I’ve collected throughout the years.
Granted, game shows change their rules and strategies over time, but it’s still interesting to see what contestants have had to go through and hear their tips for getting on a game show and winning the big prize!
Read more: Little-Known Facts About TV Game Shows + Winning Tips From Game Show Contestants