Encore: Game Shows
From Battle of the Network Shows by Rick Brooks and Mike Cowgill
February 12, 2026 · 1h 15m · Season 13
About this episode
The episode revisits the world of game shows, focusing on notable examples and the essence of competition.
With the Big Game and the Big International Sporting Competition in the air, we thought it would be a good time to revisit the truest form of competition known to humankind--the game show! In this season two episode, we dive into the world of game shows with a look at the syndicated "Face the Music" and NBC's fast-paced "$ale of the Century." Plus, an all-new TV Guide Game! Will one of us go home with a radar range?! Read full show notes and more at https://www.battleofthenetworkshows.com/ Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/371670863237699 Support the show by buying merch at http://tee.pub/lic/FM0uOqq3xzE #podcast #tv #retrotv #seventies #eighties #gameshows
People in this episode
Hosts: Rick Brooks, Mike Cowgill
Topics covered
- game shows
- competition
- television history
- nostalgia
- reviews
Keywords
- game shows
- Face the Music
- $ale of the Century
- TV Guide
- competition
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Face the Music, $ale of the Century, TV Guide
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