Classic Concentration (1987–1991)

Revival of the classic NBC game show where two contestants, one a returning champion, faced a computer-generated board of 25 squares. Game play was the same as before: Each contestant ... See full summary »

Stars:

Alex Trebek, Michael McKay, Kent Winfrey

4 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Alex Trebek	...	Himself - Host (7 episodes, 1988-1991)
Michael McKay	...	Himself (3 episodes, 1989)
Kent Winfrey	...	Himself - Contestant (3 episodes, 1991)
Gene Wood	...	Announcer (2 episodes, 1988)

Storyline

Revival of the classic NBC game show where two contestants, one a returning champion, faced a computer-generated board of 25 squares. Game play was the same as before: Each contestant called out a pair of numbers on the board, which contained the names of prizes and WILD and TAKE cards (the latter two explained later). No match passed control to the opponent, but a match gave whatever prize was named or a TAKE marker, revealed two pieces of the rebus (identifying a person, phrase, place, thing, etc.) and allowed him/her a chance to solve the rebus. WILD cards provided an automatic match; revealing two WILD cards in the same turn earned a $500 bonus, while uncovering the third take meant a $1,000 bonus and the opportunity to reveal up to five pieces of the rebus at once. Contestants uncovering a TAKE card (red and green cards, with a color match required) could, upon a correct match, elect to hold onto the marker to wait for their opponent to collect a better prize or to take back a ...

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Plot Keywords:

non fiction

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Genres:

Game-Show

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 May 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Concentration

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mark Goodson Television Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Concentration (1958)

User Reviews

Fun game show

I used to watch this show when I was a little girl. First off, I must say that it was a fun game show. Also, I haven't seen every episode. However, if you ask me, it was still a good show. I don't remember the theme song at all, though. Even so, it was fun to play along and watch. I hope some network brings it back so I can play along and watch again. If that happens, I will be really happy. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever, even though I haven't seen every episode. Now, in conclusion, if some network ever brings it back, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.