Talking Telephone Numbers
Talking Telephone Numbers was a British game show that was produced by Celador and Carlton Television and aired on ITV from 28 February 1994 to 22 December 1997, hosted by Phillip Schofield and Emma Forbes, then later Claudia Winkleman, with Cash Peters appearing in filmed inserts. The programme featured five games, each designed to generate a number. These numbers were combined towards the end of the programme to form a five-digit code. Viewers with telephone numbers where the last 5 digits matched the code could then phone in to try to win a cash prize.
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Plot Summary
Talking Telephone Numbers was a short-lived game show that aired in 1997. Hosted by actor Larry Hagman, the show featured celebrities trying to guess the original owner of a telephone number based on clues and stories provided by the participants. Comedian Steve Allen and later Jay Leno made appearances as contestants.
Critical Reception
The show received minimal critical attention due to its short run and niche format. It is largely remembered as a brief experiment in the game show genre.
What Reviewers Say
- A simple, novelty game show concept.
- Relied heavily on the personalities of its celebrity guests.
- Did not gain significant traction with audiences.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this show is largely unavailable due to its limited broadcast and lack of widespread syndication.
Fun Fact
The show was an attempt to revive a similar concept from the 1950s, but it failed to capture a significant audience in the 1990s.
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