"The New Tic Tac Dough" (1978) TV series 1978-1986

User Rating:

6.8/10   

Directors:

Richard S. Kline
Dan Diana

Writer:

Scott Wyant (questions)

Release Date:

3 July 1978 (USA)

Genre:

Game-Show

Plot:

Contestants play Tic Tac Toe by answering questions in order to secure squares on an electronic game board.

Plot Keywords:

Non Fiction

Cast

Wink Martindale	...	Host (1978-1985)
Jim Caldwell	...	Host (1985-1986)
Jay Stewart	...	Announcer (1978-1980)
Charlie O'Donnell	...	Announcer (1982-1986)
Mike Darrow	...	Sub-Announcer (1980)
Bob Hilton	...	Sub-Announcer (1980-1981)
Johnny Gilbert	...	Sub-Announcer (1981)
Art James	...	Sub-Announcer (1981-1982)

Also Known As:

"Tic Tac Dough" (USA) (syndication title)

Runtime:

30 min (1525 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Trivia:

Over the course of nine weeks on the show in 1980, contestant Thom McKee defeated 43 opponents to win eight cars and take home $312,700 in cash and prizes, a record at the time. Over $200,000 of his winnings was in cash. In one game, he broke the record for winning the biggest pot in a match, which was $36,800 after four tie games against challenger Pete Cooper (the record was overtaken later in the series by contestant Randy James, who competed in a series of tie games that lasted for six consecutive shows before winning the final pot of $46,900).

Quotes:

[opening spiel]
Charlie O'Donnell: From Hollywood, it's everybody's game of stategy, knowledge, and fun! It's "TIC TAC DOUGH"! And now, here is the host of our show, WINK MARTINDALE!

Movie Connections:

Featured in "The 50 Greatest Game Shows of All Time" (2006)

Fun game show

First off, I must say that this is a fun game show. Also, since I'm 24, I haven't seen every episode. However, I do know the show very well. Every time I've watched it, I've had a lot of fun playing along and watching. Despite the fact that it's finished its run, this makes me long to be a contestant. The thing I like most about it are the questions. Also, even though I don't know that many answers, I still have fun playing along. I hope the Game Show Network keeps it on so I can play along and watch for years to come. 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 once it stops airing for good. Now, in conclusion, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.