Today we are asking what makes game shows last and why their appeal has endured over the years. And, what has remained constant in game shows and what has evolved to fit changing audience interests. We'll also talk with Executive Producer, Harry Friedman, of Jeporady! to hear about how the popular game show quiz has withstood the test of time.
Guests:
Harry Friedman, Executive Producer, Jeopardy!
Adam Nedeff, Game Show Historian and Author, "This Day in Game Show History"
Robert Thompson, Director of the Bleier Center for Television & Popular Culture, Syracuse University