The Search for Canada's Game Shows

Season 1

A documentary retrospective series on Canada's classic game shows and hosts, as well as a hunt for some of the original footage thought to be lost to time.

Where to Watch The Search for Canada's Game Shows • Season 1

7 Episodes

Getting On The Board
E1
Getting On The BoardAn American quiz show scandal becomes a boon to Canada's nascent game show industry.
Hosts Who Reached For The Top
E2
Hosts Who Reached For The TopA look at the early careers of game show legends Monty Hall and Alex Trebek in Canada, as well as the legacy of "Reach For The Top."
Peaks and Pitfalls
E3
Peaks and PitfallsAn exploration of the longest-running Canadian game show hit "Definition," and another that ended in turmoil.
The Innovative 80's
E4
The Innovative 80'sA look at some of Canada's most inventive game show concepts of the 70s and 80s, including "The Mad Dash" and "Bumper Stumpers."
When The West Was Best
E5
When The West Was BestA look at some of the great Game show concepts to come out of Canada's west coast
Games 90's Kids Remember
E6
Games 90's Kids RememberA look at the birth of YTV and some of the game show concepts that were created there including Uh-Oh & Video and Arcade Top 10
Stars Born on Game Shows
E7
Stars Born on Game ShowsIt’s no secret that Canadian comedian Icon Howie Mandell is a prominent figure in the Game Show genre, having been Host and Guest on several successful multi-season hits. This episode tells Howie’s story.