Canada's Game Shows

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Classic SHOWS

Learn more about these classic Canadian game shows!

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PITFALL (1981 - 1982)

PITFALL (1981 - 1982)

‘Pitfall’ is remembered as a ‘notorious disaster’ (and the show that didn’t pay Alex Trebek).

THE MAD DASH (1978 - 1985)

THE MAD DASH (1978 - 1985)

A life-size game board and Canadian slant made Sidney Cohen’s “The Mad Dash” a ratings hit.

TEST PATTERN (1989 - 1991)

TEST PATTERN (1989 - 1991)

MuchMusic’s game show ‘Test Pattern’ became a cult hit for its unconventional format and lovable host Dan Gallagher.

TALK ABOUT (1988 - 1990)

TALK ABOUT (1988 - 1990)

Hosted by Wayne Cox, playability made ‘Talk About’ a surprise international hit.

HOSTS

Discover more about these Canadian game show host greats!

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ALEX TREBEK

Alex Trebek: the greatest game show host of all time? His game show hosting roots run all the way to his native Canada.

MONTY HALL

Monty Hall made ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ a game show staple in America but never forgot about Canada.

WAYNE COX

Wayne Cox has lots to ‘Talk About’ when it comes to his memorable career as a game show host.

JIM PERRY

American game show host Jim Perry found a home on Canadian television through hits like “Definition.”

Classic Game Show Episodes

FULL EPISODE: "The Mad Dash" from 1980!

FULL EPISODE: Bumper Stumpers!

FULL EPISODE: "Definition" from 1985!

An Entire Week of "Jackpot"!

FULL EPISODE: Super Pay Cards!

FULL EPISODE: TimeChase!

FULL EPISODE: KidStreet!

FULL EPISODE: Headline Hunters!

FULL EPISODE: Acting Crazy!

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Contestant Content

Check out these clips of contestants being featured on Canada’s classic game shows!