Password
Password is an American television game show which was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions. The host was Allen Ludden, who had previously been well known as the host of the G.E. College Bowl. Password originally aired for 1,555 daytime telecasts each weekday from October 2, 1961 to September 15, 1967 on CBS, along with weekly prime time airings from January 2, 1962 to September 9, 1965 and December 25, 1966 to May 22, 1967. An additional 1,099 daytime shows aired from April 5, 1971 to June 27, 1975 on ABC. The show's announcers were Jack Clark and Lee Vines on CBS and John Harlan on ABC. Two revivals later aired on NBC from 1979–1982 and 1984–1989, followed by a prime time version on CBS from 2008–2009. In 2013, TV Guide ranked it #8 in its list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.
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Plot Summary
Password was a popular American game show where two teams, each consisting of a celebrity guest and a contestant, competed to guess a secret password. The game relied on one player giving a single-word clue to their partner, who then had to guess the password. The show emphasized word association and clever clue-giving.
Critical Reception
Password was a long-running and highly successful game show, praised for its simple yet engaging format, its charismatic hosts, and the entertaining interactions between celebrity guests and contestants. It became a staple of daytime television and maintained a loyal audience throughout its various iterations.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its accessible and engaging gameplay.
- Celebrated for the witty banter and chemistry between host and guests.
- Seen as a wholesome and family-friendly entertainment staple.
Google audience: Audience reception was overwhelmingly positive, with many recalling it as a beloved and intelligent game show that was fun to play along with at home.
Fun Fact
The original show, hosted by Allen Ludden, was so successful that it spawned numerous spin-offs and revivals, including 'Password Plus' and 'Super Password'.
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