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Concentration

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TV Series

The Resume

    (August 25, 1958-September 8, 1978)
    NBC (August 25, 1958-September 8, 1973, May 4, 1987-September 20, 1991)
    Syndication (1973-1978)
    Hosted by Jack Barry (1958), Hugh Downs (1958-1969), Ed McMahon (1969), Bob Clayton (1969-1973), Jack Narz (1973-1979), and Alex Trebek (1987-1991)
    Premise: Contestants unveil parts of a rebus puzzle by matching pairs of prizes, then try to solve the puzzle

Why Concentration might be annoying:

    Original host Jack Barry was fired early in its run because he was involved in the infamous quiz show scandals.
    The mechanical board used on the show frequently malfunctioned and almost caught fire once.
    Some of the prizes were 'joke prizes,' usually an old shoe or a wet sponge.
    Reruns can't be aired because NBC owns the rights to the show.

Why Concentration might not be annoying:

    It ranked #20 on TV Guide's '50 Greatest Game Shows of All Time.'
    Its home board game is the best-selling game show home game of all time.
    Ralph Branca appeared as a contestant and won 17 straight games.
    David Letterman frequently uses the show's catchphrase, 'Not a match, the board goes black.'
    The game was very simple and anyone could play it.
    The original board of 30 squares was reduced to 25 in the 1980's to make the game easier.

Credit: Diplomat


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 111 Votes: 54.95% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 68.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 33 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 193 Votes: 49.22% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 476 Votes: 40.97% Annoying