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Pictionary
Pictionary is a children's game show based on the board game of the same name, in which two teams of three children competed in a drawing game for prizes. This version was hosted by Brian Robbins, and aired in between June and September of 1989 with 65 episodes. The show was distributed by MCA TV and was a production of Barry & Enright Productions. The score was kept by "Felicity", who turned a knob to pour plastic beads into a container until they reached the amount of the team's score. Felicity inexplicably left the show for several weeks during the middle of the run, during which time the score was kept by Robbins. Rules explanations and close calls were handled by a bald, mustachioed judge nicknamed "Judge Mental" who sat in a mock-up judge's bench atop the scoring device, and would always be booed by the audience upon his introduction.
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Plot Summary
Pictionary is a television game show based on the popular board game of the same name. In the game, teams of contestants compete by drawing pictures to represent words, with their teammates trying to guess the word before time runs out. The show features lively gameplay and often humorous drawings.
Critical Reception
The 1989 version of Pictionary was a straightforward adaptation of the beloved board game, offering lighthearted family entertainment. While not a critical darling, it provided enjoyable viewing for fans of the game and casual audiences alike, characterized by its accessible format and competitive spirit.
What Reviewers Say
Appealed to families and fans of the board game.
Provided simple, lighthearted entertainment.
Gameplay was engaging though predictable.
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Fun Fact
The original 1989 version of Pictionary was hosted by Kirk Fogg, who would later become known for hosting 'The Real World' on MTV.
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