Game Show Spotlight: Next Week’s Premiere of Millionaire With Cedric "The Entertainer" as Host

As we are quickly approaching to the 12th season premiere of the syndicated version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, we will soon discover how comedian Cedric Kyles will fare on the show. The show, which will return Monday, September 2, has already released teaser promos for the upcoming season and I’m looking forward to Cedric’s tenure as host. The announcement was made in March about four months after Meredith Vieira taped her final show. Soon, Cedric will join the ranks of past Millionaire hosts, both permanent and temporary, including Regis Philbin, Hollywood Squares’ Tom Bergeron, Wipeout’s John Henson and Family Feud’s Steve Harvey.

Summer 2013 Game Show Highlights

As we are reaching the final days of summer (and for some, summer vacation), it means that most of the summer game show series are coming to an end. With fall right around the corner, today’s retrospect article will take a look at some of the best game show moments this summer. Here we go!

"Hollywood Game Night" Returns For Second Season

It has been a while since NBC has had a hit summer game show, with the last one being Minute To Win It a couple of years ago. It looks like Hollywood Game Night is on its way to being a staple for NBC's summer schedule as the primetime game show has been renewed for a second season. In case you are not familiar with the show, Hollywood Game Night lets ordinary people play games with some of the biggest names in Hollywood for a shot at $25,000. The show has averaged solid ratings between 3.5 and 4 million viewers in its current 10:00pm Thursday time slot and "retain[ed] 85% of the premiere ratings", according to Paul Telegdy, NBC President of Alternative and Late-Night Programming. With an excellent host like Jane Lynch and a solid, entertaining format, it does not come as a shock that this show has been renewed for a second season. Celebrities who have participated in the show this season include Nick Cannon, Amy Poehler, Martin Short and Al Roker. Personally, I can't wait for which stars will be playing next season.

The Scuttlebutt On GSN Part Trois: GSN Orders New Quiz Show and Video On Demand Service

GSN has been on a hot streak lately with The American Bible Challenge, the return of Minute To Win It and the acquisition of the hit U.K. game show The Chase. The network hopes to increase its success by ordering a new trivia game show, Mind of a Man, and a Video On Demand service for GSN provided by Vubiquity. 

One-On-One Spotlight Interview: "Family Game Night" Host Todd Newton On Fourth Season

As you may have already known (if you have read my last article), The Hub’s hit game show Family Game Night will be a returning for its fourth season this Sunday. Along with new episodes, this season will also bring new games for the competing families to play. Thanks to the people at The Hub Network, once again, I had the chance to interview the show’s host, Todd Newton, concerning what the viewers can expect for the upcoming season and what he has been doing during the show’s offseason. Check out the interview below and enjoy! 

New Kids On The Block: Summary of New Games On "Family Game NIght"

Earlier this month, I posted a montage teaser photo on The Blog Is Right's Facebook page hinting at the new games that will be featured in the upcoming fourth season of Family Game Night. Jenga, Barrel of Monkeys, Monopoly Remix and a new version of Yahtzee will be added to the roster of the life-sized games, which currently include Battleship, Connect 4 Basketball, Simon Flash, Sorry!, Operation and Bop It. Check out the pictures below to view each game in action and make sure you mark your calendars for the season premiere of Family Game Night Sunday, August 18 at 7:00pm EST on The Hub.

"The American Bible Challenge" Returns For Third Season

Considering how well this series has done on GSN for the two years it has been on the network, this news should not be surprising to anyone. Jeff Foxworthy and musical director and co-host Kirk Franklin will be back next year for another competitive season of The American Bible Challenge. The network has ordered nine episodes for the third season, which is scheduled to premiere in 2014. The show will once again put 18 teams to the ultimate test of Bible trivia. The first team to win three games, or two if they are a "Wild Card" finalist, will win over $140,000 for the charity of their choice. According to Tom Forman, CEO of Relativity Television, The American Bible Challenge is "a show [that] perfectly hits that sweet spot of exciting competition blended with real heart". 

Good, Better, Best: A Brief Recap of GSN's "Big" Tuesday Night, Including "The Chase" Ratings

Yesterday was a great night for GSN for three reasons: Minute To Win It saw its largest viewing audience all season, The Chase premiered to respectable ratings and GSN history was made. Aside from the premieres of Big Bucks: The Press Your Luck Scandal and The American Bible Challenge, last night was one of the most anticipated events in the history of the network that did not disappoint. Last night, over 1.5 million people watched GSN's schedule of new original shows. Tonight's article will highlight the three aforementioned GSN milestones, and it all begins with "the good".

"The Chase" (2013 GSN) Review

Set Design- 10

Gameplay- 8

Show Flow- 6

Potential Viewer Ratings- 8

Play-Along Factor- 10

Host- 7

Overall Rating- 8.2

News In A Flash!: Quick Game Show Updates #36

Today's article is dedicated to keep you updated with the latest in game show news in 200 characters or less, from the temporary return of the best kids game shows to air on television to the latest primetime game show ratings. All ratings for syndicated game shows are from the week of July 30.