Concentration (game show)

Concentration is a venerable TV game show based on the children's memory game of the same name.

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Game show - Children's memory game

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It aired on NBC for 15 years (1958-1973) the longest run of any game show on that network, and aired in syndication for 5 more (1973-1978). A remake of the game, called Classic Concentration, aired first-run on Concentrations old network, NBC, from 1987-1991, with reruns airing through the end of 1993. Various hosts starred in the first Concentration, including Jack Barry, Hugh Downs and Bob Clayton. Jack Narz hosted the syndicated version; Alex Trebek hosted Classic Concentration.

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NBC - 1958 - 1973 - 1978 - 1987 - 1991 - Rerun - 1993 - Jack Barry - Hugh Downs - Bob Clayton - Jack Narz - Alex Trebek

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Barry and game show-partner Dan Enright along with Robert Noah and Buddy Piper, created Concentration. The first episode (hosted by Barry) aired August 25, 1958. This was shortly before the quiz show scandals broke, forcing Barry from his hosting duties. NBC assumed production of the fledgling show, and Hugh Downs became the host.

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Dan Enright - Robert Noah - August 25 - Quiz show scandals - Hugh Downs

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