game shows

English - Turkish

Definition of game shows in English Turkish dictionary
game show: oyun spor gösterisi
game show: oyun spor gösterisi

English - English

Definition of game shows in English English dictionary: plural form of game show
game show: A radio or television programme or an episode of the programme that involves members of the public or celebrities, whether as individuals or as part of a team, playing a game, especially involving the answering of quiz questions, for cash or prizes
game show: a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards
game show: Game shows are television programmes on which people play games in order to win prizes. Being a good game-show host means getting to know your contestants. A television show in which contestants compete for prizes by playing games of knowledge or chance. a television programme in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes. or quiz show Radio or television show designed to test the knowledge, luck, or skill of contestants or experts. Among the shows popular on U.S. radio were Dr. I.Q. (1939-49), Information, Please (1938-48), and The Quiz Kids (1940-53). The genre was adopted by television and cash awards were increased, so that radio's $64 Question became television's $64,000 Question. In the mid-1950s, to increase their shows' popularity, some producers began feeding answers to contestants who had been chosen to win. An accusation of unfair practices on Twenty-one (1958) led to a government investigation and the quick demise of the big-money shows. The game show later regained popularity when it was revived in formats with lower stakes and easier questions, as on Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. At the turn of the 21st century, game shows such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire boasted large cash prizes and gained popularity in prime time, and reality shows like Survivor adopted aspects of the game show genre
game show: entertainment show on television in which contestants play games and win prizes