The Dating Game (1965–1986)

One of the classic game shows created by Chuck Barris. In this show, a single woman would be given a choice of three bachelors whom she could talk with, but not see. After asking them a ... See full summary »

Stars:

Jim Lange, Johnny Jacobs, Dick Wesson

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jim Lange	...	Host (2 episodes, 1978)

Storyline

One of the classic game shows created by Chuck Barris. In this show, a single woman would be given a choice of three bachelors whom she could talk with, but not see. After asking them a series of questions, she would chose which one to go on a date with. A number of noted celebrities, including Tom Selleck and Jim Carrey, have started out as bachelors on this show.

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Plot Keywords:

partially lost tv series | non fiction

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Genres:

Game-Show | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 December 1965 (USA)

Also Known As:

The New Dating Game

Filming Locations:

ABC Television Center - 4151 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Chuck Barris Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (2035 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White (1965-1967) Color (1967-1986)

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the early 1970s, Michael Jackson appeared on the show. Roles were reversed; Jackson asked questions and picked a date from three eligible "bachelorettes".

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Connections

Version of The All-New Dating Game (1986)

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Soundtracks

"THE DATING GAME"
(Instrumental)
(Opening theme 1966-1974)
(Closing Theme 1966-1972)
Performed by The Malachi Brass.

User Reviews

Original Dating Show!

This is the original Dating Show. As it would bring out shows like "Singled Out, Blind Date," among others. But this show is an original as I grew up with him.

Tennessee Ernie Ford announcer and very underrated Jim Lange was the original and best host of the show. As three men or sometimes three women would be out of view except to hear their voices.

As they would base it on personality and character. When they are asked the questions by the bachelorette or bachelor occasionally.

Whoever they feel is the best one will be picked. And they will go out on a date either on a trip or to a night on the town occasionally. With a chaperon in place to make sure that all works out well and nothing bad going on.

A funny show as Chuck Barris, later of the Gong Show and also, would produce hits like Treasure Hunt and the Newlywed Game, would become his first show to place him on the map.

The show way before it's time!