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The Name of the Game

  • TV Series
  • 1968–19711968–1971
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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The Name of the Game (1968)
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This groundbreaking series had 3 rotating stars, who were featured in independent episodes tied together by a loose common theme; Howard Publications, the publishing empire of Glenn Howard. ... Read allThis groundbreaking series had 3 rotating stars, who were featured in independent episodes tied together by a loose common theme; Howard Publications, the publishing empire of Glenn Howard. Episodes featuring Howard focused on his business and political confrontations and his fla... Read allThis groundbreaking series had 3 rotating stars, who were featured in independent episodes tied together by a loose common theme; Howard Publications, the publishing empire of Glenn Howard. Episodes featuring Howard focused on his business and political confrontations and his flamboyant lifestyles. Other episodes featured Jeff Dillon, a crusading investigative reporte... Read all
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7.6/10
609
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  • Stars
    • Gene Barry
    • Susan Saint James
    • Robert Stack
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  • Stars
    • Gene Barry
    • Susan Saint James
    • Robert Stack
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    • 13User reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Gene Barry
    Gene Barry
    • Glenn Howardas Glenn Howard…
    41 episodes41 eps • 1968–1971
    Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James
    • Peggy Maxwellas Peggy Maxwell
    36 episodes36 eps • 1968–1971
    Robert Stack
    Robert Stack
    • Dan Farrellas Dan Farrell
    26 episodes26 eps • 1968–1971
    Anthony Franciosa
    Anthony Franciosa
    • Jeff Dillonas Jeff Dillon
    17 episodes17 eps • 1968–1970
    Ben Murphy
    Ben Murphy
    • Joe Sampleas Joe Sample…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1968–1970
    Cliff Potts
    Cliff Potts
    • Andy Hillas Andy Hill…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1968–1969
    Mark Miller
    Mark Miller
    • Ross Craigas Ross Craig…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1969–1971
    Jo de Winter
    • Helenaas Helena
    6 episodes6 eps • 1968–1970
    Michael Bow
    • Albertas Albert…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1969–1970
    Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter
    • Betty-Jean Currieras Betty-Jean Currier…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1968–1970
    Stephen McNally
    Stephen McNally
    • Albert Langas Albert Lang…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1968–1970
    Stuart Nisbet
    Stuart Nisbet
    • Detectiveas Detective…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1968–1971
    Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart
    • Assistant District Attorneyas Assistant District Attorney…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1969–1971
    Richard Van Vleet
    Richard Van Vleet
    • Brian Cargillas Brian Cargill…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1968–1970
    Jack Carter
    Jack Carter
    • Selfas Self…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Carla Borelli
    Carla Borelli
    • Hollyas Holly…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1969–1970
    James McEachin
    James McEachin
    • Bartenderas Bartender…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1968–1970
    George Murdock
    George Murdock
    • Daveas Dave…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1969–1970
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    • Trivia
      Anthony Franciosa was fired during the show's third season. Instead of being replaced by one actor, he was replaced by a series of actors filling in on his rotation, including Robert Culp twice appearing as reporter Paul Tyler. Peter Falk as reporter Lewis Corbett, and Robert Wagner as reporter Dave Corey, each were billed as 'Guest Starring in...'. Earlier in Season Two, both Darren McGavin (as freelance newsman Sam Hardy in Goodbye Harry (1969)), and Vera Miles (as reporter Hilary Vanderman in Man of the People (1970)), took guest starring roles (both put under the Gene Barry segment, as he made cameo appearances in each).
    • Connections
      Featured in The Universal Story (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      The Name of The Game Theme
      by Dave Grusin

    User reviews13

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    Definitely a cut above, but . . .
    I saw most of the episodes in the late '60s and in syndication the following decade. Ambitious and not bad on the whole, especially in view of the 90 minute mini-movie running time. One was supposed to get, and at least I did at times, a "bigger than TV" fell from THE NAME OF THE GAME. I recall especially a fine early episode inspired by the "Prague Spring." Some of the camera work was so good that I recall discussing it with a photography buff friend at the time.

    That said, I did get tired of Gene Barry playing himself. Far worse, the series seemed to come apart after the second season perhaps from writing, perhaps from budget cuts. Robert Culp added nothing, and I think his coming on board signified deeper problems.

    Anyway, THE NAME OF THE GAME was American television at its most studiously spectacular thirty years ago.
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    • Release date
      • September 20, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Audacia es el juego
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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