The Best of 2012: The Top 10 Most Memorable Game Show Moments of 2012

Happy New Year's Eve everyone! In honor of the pending arrival of 2013, I would like to take a moment and reflect on the record-breaking, history-making, and big money game show moments from this year. Tonight's article, the last The Blog Is RIght article of 2012, will be dedicated to counting down the ten most memorable and unforgettable game show moments of 2012. Here's to the new year! Enjoy!

In Memory of Jack Klugman (1922-2012)

I hope this news does not dampen your holiday spirits too much. The year 2012 has been a tough year for iconic game show celebrities with the deaths of Phyllis Diller, Dick Clark, Richard Dawson, and sadly today, Jack Klugman. The Odd Couple and Quincy, M.E. star passed away today at the age of 90. According to his lawyer, Larry Larson, Klugman died in his home in Northridge, CA with his wife, Peggy Crosby, by his side. In 1974, Klugman was diagnosed with throat cancer and fifteen years later, he lost a vocal cord due to cancer. Despite this issue, Klugman continued his acting career with his raspy and scratchy voice. 

Check It Out!: Todd Newton Plays "Family Game Night" on TODAY

Earlier this apocalyptic morning on TODAY on NBC, Family Game Night host Todd Newton stopped by the 30 Rock Center in New York City to play Simon Flash with the morning crew. Al Roker and the gang played a couple of competitive rounds of "one of the most favorite games on FGN", according to Newton. Although, I am a tad surprised that Newton did not bring the Bop-It Boptagon (or Square, in this case). It was very interesting and amusing watching the TODAY show crew attempting to master this game. Check out this TODAY show segment to see the gang in action playing Simon Flash.

"News In A Flash!": Quick Game Show Updates (Part 17)

This week's article is dedicated to keeping you updated with the latest in game show news, ratings, and more, from a merry Match Game marathon to NBC picking up another game show series. Here we go!

"Take It All" Review

Set Design- 8

Gameplay- 7

Show Flow- 8

Potential Viewer Ratings- 6

Play-Along Factor- 10

Host- 9

Overall Rating- 8.0

"News In A Flash!": Quick Game Show Updates (Part 16)

It's been a while, but The Blog Is Right is back with the latest in game show news and updates from the past few weeks, from my brief review of the new U.K. game show 1001 Things You Should Know to the latest in game show television ratings. Enjoy!

"Killer Karaoke" Review

Set Design- 9

Gameplay- 9

Show Flow- 7

Potential Viewer Ratings- 8

Play-Along Factor- 2

Host- 9

Overall Rating-  7.3