Remote Control (1987–1990)

A hip, happening game show where the contestants (almost always young college students) get to try their hand at answering TV related trivia questions. Featured unusual methods of asking ... See full summary »

Creators:

Joe Davola, Michael Dugan

Stars:

Ken Ober, Colin Quinn, Steve Treccase

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ken Ober	...	Himself - Host (9 episodes, 1987-1989)
Colin Quinn	...	Announcer (9 episodes, 1987-1989)
Steve Treccase	...	Himself - House Musician (7 episodes, 1987-1989)
Craig Vandenburgh	...	Various Roles (5 episodes, 1987-1989)
John Ten Eyck	...	Various Roles (5 episodes, 1988-1989)
Adam Sandler	...	Various Roles (3 episodes, 1988)
Jill Helene	...	Ken's Childhood Sweetheart - Opening Sequence (3 episodes, 1988-1989)
Kari Wuhrer	...	Herself (2 episodes, 1988)

Storyline

A hip, happening game show where the contestants (almost always young college students) get to try their hand at answering TV related trivia questions. Featured unusual methods of asking the questions (including having people act out skits).

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Plot Keywords:

lounge chair | mtv | quiz show | remote control | non fiction

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Genres:

Game-Show

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 December 1987 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Matrix Studios, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

MTV Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The show is most remembered for the way they disposed of losing contestants. First of all, the contestants were all seated in recliners. If you lost, your chair would be pulled back through a trick wall or your chair would be lifted up and back.

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Quotes

Co-Host: [show intro] It's his basement, it's his rules, it's his game show. The quizmaster of 72 Whooping Cough Lane, Ken Ober!

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Connections

Featured in I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1987 (2003)

User Reviews

One of the best game shows, ever

I so totally enjoyed this awesome show, with fun trivia questions, food dropping from the ceiling, contestants sitting in reclining easy chairs using remote controls to buzz in, skits disguised as questions, and comedians like Adam Sandler(DE STUD BOY!) and Denis Leary. Ken Ober was a great host, and Colin Quinn was the best co-host. One season, they stepped up the grand prize round when they had the winner strapped on a spinning wheel to guess the musical performer from the video. Ranks up there with the Price is Right in great game show history. MTV hadn't done anything as fun since.