ABC was on a roll in the early 70s with game show hits such as Let's Make a Deal, The Newlywed Game and Password. Then in March of 1972, came a new show from Stefan Hatos and Monty Hall titled Split Second. Split Second turned out to be a fast paced hit for ABC with challenging questions and the right host to handle the lightning quick proceedings in Tom Kennedy. It was a very simple game that home viewers could play along with as they saw the answers on the board.
The bonus round had plenty of drama as the winning contestant tried to start one of the five cars. If it started they left with the car. If it didn't, they returned with a better chance of winning the car.
Unfortunately, the 80s revival, hosted by Hall only lasted one season. It suffered from competition and station clearances. This is a show that should be revived someday. It was a fast pace quiz show with a format that would still work today.
The bonus round had plenty of drama as the winning contestant tried to start one of the five cars. If it started they left with the car. If it didn't, they returned with a better chance of winning the car.
Unfortunately, the 80s revival, hosted by Hall only lasted one season. It suffered from competition and station clearances. This is a show that should be revived someday. It was a fast pace quiz show with a format that would still work today.