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Hollywood Squares

  • TV Series
  • 1998–20041998–2004
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
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Hollywood Squares (1998)
  • Comedy
  • Game-Show
Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.
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1K
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  • Stars
    • Tom Bergeron
    • Shadoe Stevens
    • Whoopi Goldberg
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  • Stars
    • Tom Bergeron
    • Shadoe Stevens
    • Whoopi Goldberg
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    • 16User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 26 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host
    1044 episodes1044 eps • 1998–2004
    Shadoe Stevens
    • Self - Announceras Self - Announcer
    694 episodes694 eps • 1998–2004
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Self - Center Squareas Self - Center Square
    674 episodes674 eps • 1998–2002
    Martin Mull
    Martin Mull
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist…
    425 episodes425 eps • 1998–2004
    Bruce Vilanch
    Bruce Vilanch
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist
    415 episodes415 eps • 1998–2003
    Caroline Rhea
    Caroline Rhea
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist…
    354 episodes354 eps • 1998–2001
    Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist
    334 episodes334 eps • 1998–2004
    Brad Garrett
    Brad Garrett
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist…
    283 episodes283 eps • 1999–2004
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Self - Announceras Self - Announcer…
    255 episodes255 eps • 1998–2003
    John Moschitta Jr.
    John Moschitta Jr.
    • Self - Announceras Self - Announcer
    170 episodes170 eps • 2003–2004
    Kathy Griffin
    Kathy Griffin
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist
    107 episodes107 eps • 2001–2004
    Vivica A. Fox
    Vivica A. Fox
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist
    90 episodes90 eps • 1999–2004
    Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist
    80 episodes80 eps • 1999–2004
    George Wallace
    George Wallace
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist
    75 episodes75 eps • 1998–2004
    Rita Rudner
    Rita Rudner
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist
    68 episodes68 eps • 1998–2003
    Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist
    65 episodes65 eps • 1999–2004
    Penn Jillette
    Penn Jillette
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist
    60 episodes60 eps • 1998–2004
    Teller
    Teller
    • Self - Panelistas Self - Panelist
    60 episodes60 eps • 1998–2004
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    Storyline

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    An updated version of the classic game show. Celebrities, each sitting in a square of a giant tic-tac-toe board, are asked questions by host Tom Bergeron. Contestants must then guess whether the celebrity's answer is correct or incorrect in order to gain control of the square and hopefully get three squares in a row. —Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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    • syndicated program
    • celebrity
    • tic tac toe
    • joke
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
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      • TV-PG
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      On 12 December 2002, Peter Marshall, the original "Master of the Hollywood Squares" took over the hosting duties for a day, with regular host Tom Bergeron in the center square, the first time he has hosted Hollywood Squares in over 20 years.
    • Quotes

      Tom Bergeron: Recently on Live with Regis and Kelly, Kelly Ripa started a club called "Rip-heads". What are "Rip-heads"?

      Martin Mull: Rip-heads are people who couldn't get into Mensa if you spotted them 200 points.

    • Connections
      Edited into Late Night with Conan O'Brien: The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (2004)

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    An improvement
    Henry Winkler and Michael Levitt made some nice changes to the Hollywood Squares. It's hard to compare it with the popular Peter Marshall version, but this version is more entertaining than the version's run by Whoopi Goldberg or Orion (1986-89).

    Thumbs up:

    Tom Bergeron as host. Whoopi Goldberg made the perfect call for Bergeron to take the reigns. His amicable and occasionally sarcastic style blends well with the straight man that one needs to be as a Squares host. He should be around for more shows to come.

    The new end game. Facts about stars climaxing with a one-in-x chance to win a car/trip/cash jackpot. It moves well and stays entertaining to the end.

    The question writing. It's a nice mix of pop culture, truly ridiculous facts (that might be false), and historical references. In the end, it's all about the questions.

    Audience input. The producers actually ask for it. Granted, some of the recorded calls are used as amusement more than advice, but at least these are producers that listen.

    Nice array of celebrities. The center square has had a decent mix of leading entertainers, such as Alec Baldwin, Ted Danson, Reba McIntyre and even Gloria Estefan. The remaining eight squares are filled with entertainers from all different facets and age groups. It's an eclectic mix where contemporary actors mixed in with comedy legends such as Rich Little, David Brenner, and Buddy Hackett. This edition is not afraid to honor squares of the past, and even granted Peter Marshall a December week as center square (hosting one show).

    Thumbs down:

    Audience direction. Does the audience need to applaud EVERY SINGLE TIME a contestant calls upon a star? This is over the top, and slows down the game.

    Teena Marie (yes, the 1980's one-hit wonder) on theme song vocals. The music itself is quite good, but her vocals are a little screechy and annoying.

    Ellen DeGeneres as center square. Mixing up the center square from week to week is a decent idea, but Ellen chooses to slow down the game by trying too hard to be funny. H2 would be wise to edit out her comments (quips?) and go straight to her answer.

    H2 is guaranteed to run though 2003-04, but it's uncertain if the show will be shelved after that.
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    • bainsey89
    • May 30, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • H²
    • Filming locations
      • Studio 33, CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Sony Pictures Television
      • Fair Dinkum Productions
      • Michael Levitt Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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