The Wizard of Odds

The Wizard of Odds (July 17, 1973-June 28, 1974) was a daytime television game show hosted by Alex Trebek. Aired on NBC, people from the studio audience vied in a number of rounds. Most rounds had questions and challenges revolving around statistical questions.

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July 17 - 1973 - June 28 - 1974 - Game show - Alex Trebek - NBC

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Relatively short lived, The Wizard of Odds replaced Sale of the Century.

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The Wizard of Odds was Alex Trebek's first American game show assignment, after starting his broadcast career in his native Canada. It was also known for its jaunty theme song, composed and sung by one of the show's producers ? entertainer Alan Thicke.

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Alex Trebek - Canada - Alan Thicke

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Following its cancellation, Trebek returned the following Monday with High Rollers, one of the few game show hosts to return the following Monday with a new game show after his last game show ended the previous Friday (Art James and Jim Lange were the others).

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High Rollers - Art James - Jim Lange

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There was also, for several years, a public access cable television show of the same title, in Costa Mesa, California, starring a semi-employed disc jockey who made football picks in an environment of cornball comedy, typically involving bizarre guests.

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Public access - Costa Mesa - California

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:"The Wizard of Odds" is also the nickname of gambling authority Michael Shackleford.

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