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Your Number's Up
Your Number's Up is a game show that aired on NBC from September 23 to December 20, 1985. The show was hosted by Nipsey Russell with Lee Menning as co-host. Announcing duties were handled by Gene Wood for the first month and John Harlan for the rest of the run, with Johnny Haymer and Johnny Gilbert as substitutes. This show was the first series produced by Sande Stewart, son of game show producer Bob Stewart. Your Number's Up was put up against the elder Stewart's The $25,000 Pyramid on CBS at 10:00 AM Eastern. Most of the staff from Bob Stewart Productions also worked in the production of this series.
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Plot Summary
A disgruntled former employee, recently fired, is about to take revenge on his former boss by framing him for murder. However, things take an unexpected turn when the intended victim is himself murdered before the plan can be executed. The ex-employee then must work with the victim's wife to clear his name and uncover the real killer.
Critical Reception
Your Number's Up received a generally negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its humor lacking. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to a limited theatrical run and minimal impact on the box office.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak and predictable plot.
The comedic elements fall flat, and the thriller aspects are uninspired.
Performances are largely unremarkable, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Your Number's Up' are scarce, but available comments suggest a general disappointment with the film's execution and a lack of memorable moments.
Fun Fact
Dirk Benedict, known for his roles as Starbuck in Battlestar Galactica and Face in The A-Team, stars as the protagonist in this lesser-known film.
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