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Apolo Anton Ohno hosts GSN’s new “Minute to Win It”

June 25, 2013 Ryan Berenz

Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno hosts GSN’s new incarnation of Minute to Win It, the game show that ran on NBC from 2010-11. Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno hosts GSN’s new incarnation of Minute to Win It (premiering Tuesday, June 25, at 8pm ET/PT), the game show that ran on NBC from 2010-11. In each one-hour episode, competitors face 10 challenges that escalate in level of difficulty using everyday household items. Contestants are eliminated if they fail to finish the task within one minute. At various points throughout the game, competitors can walk away with the money they’ve […]

7 Questions With … Dolph Lundgren of ReelzChannel’s “Race to the Scene”

June 4, 2013 StayTuned Staff

Hard to believe it’s been nearly 30 years since Dolph Lundgren burst onto the scene as Rocky IV baddie Ivan Drago. Since then he’s gone on to a steady career in action movies, mostly the B-level, direct-to-DVD variety but with occasional forays into A-list territory. He recently re-teamed with Sylvester Stallone for the all-star Expendables flicks, and has also made a point to take on more offbeat roles in unexpected projects like the quirky comedy Small Apartments. It’s all part of an effort to hold the interest of the Swedish native, who in addition to being able to kick your […]

“Wheel of Fortune” contestant wins over $1 million

May 31, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

The May 30 broadcast of the syndicated game show Wheel of Fortune saw 30-year-old Autumn Erhard become only the second person ever to win the show’s $1 million grand prize. “I am in complete and utter shock,” Erhard said. “I’m shaking. I came here today because I love the game, I wanted to have some fun and solve some puzzles — I feel like I’m in a dream!” Autumn Erhard indeed had some fun, and solved a particularly challenging puzzle in the Bonus Round, which led to her windfall. Dominant through the entire game, Erhard finished the regular round of […]

Bet On Your Baby premieres Saturday night on ABC

April 12, 2013 Lori Acken

Here’s the primary problem with trying to be the least bit mad at ABC’s new Bet On Your Baby: You have to be mad about watching adorable babies. OK, they’re toddlers, but still. You have to be mad about adorable toddlers doing pretty adorable stuff. And, unless you do not like children one bit — and no matter how saccharine and over-caffeinated their parents are — that is awfully tough to do. The premise of the show is far more off-putting on paper than it turned out to be on the air. One parent heads back to a playroom called […]

“Family Game Night” sweepstakes offers trip to live taping, chance to be on show

April 2, 2013 StayTuned Staff

Fans of Family Game Night will want to watch The Hub‘s marathon of the popular game show Sunday, April 7, from 7pm ET-midnight. During that time, The Hub will present a secret code word each hour of the five-hour marathon. Viewers can then enter the code at hub world.com/fgn — by 11:59pm ET Thursday, April 11 — where they will be in the running to win a trip for four to Los Angeles to see a live taping of the show and win $1,000 cash. Then the winning fan will have the chance to be selected from the audience to […]

Finola Hughes and Jason Thompson help Who Wants To Be a Millionaire celebrate General Hospital 50th anniversary

March 25, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

As the General Hospital 50th anniversary nears (April 1 at 2pm ET on ABC), two of the show’s stars — Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) and Jason Thompson (Dr. Patrick Drake) will appear on the syndicated game show Who Wants To Be a Millionaire April 1 and April 2 to help host Meredith Vieira celebrate GH‘s big 5-0. RELATED: KATIE COURIC GOES BEHIND THE SCENES OF GENERAL HOSPITAL Finola Hughes and Jason Thompson apparently brought some of the General Hospital drama with them to their tapings on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, acting out a soap-inspired scene with Meredith Vieira […]

“The American Bible Challenge” returns for Season 2 March 21 on GSN

March 20, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

GSN is bringing back its popular original series The American Bible Challenge for Season 2 starting March 21. The one-hour game show tests contestants on their knowledge of the Bible, and Season 2 finds 18 new teams putting forward that knowledge. Jeff Foxworthy returns as host, with Grammy-winner Kirk Franklin joining him as a musical co-host. The American Bible Challenge Season 2 will also be featuring a Bible Study element online (read more below). The American Bible Challenge tournament starts with 18 three-person teams playing for their favorite charities — three teams in each of the first six episodes of […]

Cedric the Entertainer named new host of “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire”

March 20, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

When the syndicated game show Who Wants To Be a Millionaire returns for its 12th season this fall, it will have a new host — comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer will be replacing Meredith Vieira, who has served as host for the syndicated program’s first 11 years, it was announced today. “I’m truly looking forward to hosting Millionaire,” said Cedric. “The show is a modern-day game show GIANT, and … I’m excited to entertain all those who watch and play as Season 12 launches. It’s going to be a good time every day.” “We are thrilled to announce […]

“Family Game Night” adds “Battleship,” Community Chest round to Season 3

September 17, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Here’s a wild guess: Battleship will be much more popular on Family Game Night than it was on movie screens. The classic search-and-destroy game is part of the revamped Family Game Night, which begins its third season on The Hub Sunday. Battleship is something viewers have been wanting to see since “Episode 1, Season 1,” says host Todd Newton, and now they’ll get their chance. Between that, more families competing and the addition of a Community Chest round where a chance to win a new car is at stake, the show that brings beloved Hasbro games to life can legitimately […]

Jeff Foxworthy hosts “American Bible Challenge” on GSN

August 17, 2012 Barb Oates

For decades, the entertainment industry has tapped our nation’s No. 1 best-selling book of all time — the Bible — for its wealth of storylines and characters. From The Simpsons to The Ten Commandments, there have been countless interpretations and reinterpretations of the Bible woven into TV and film. While the Bible has had its own category on Jeopardy!, never has it been the sole focus of a game show. GSN’s The American Bible Challenge is looking to change that, as teams of contestants compete against each other in this nine-episode series. The series airs on GSN Thursdays at 8pm […]