Game-show Today

The genre began on radio with programs like Information Please (1938) and Dr. I.Q. (1939), where listeners could test their knowledge alongside contestants.

The debut of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 1998 triggered a "Million-Dollar Craze," proving that game shows could once again dominate primetime. 2. Core Game Formats Game-Show

What categories of game shows can you think of? : r/gameshow The genre began on radio with programs like

Current game shows generally fall into several distinct categories: Game-Show