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Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

Jan 1, 2008

3h 35m

★ 7.5

Overview

Relive the most outrageous moments, outtakes and bloopers from popular game shows all around the world -- ranging from the 1950s through the present -- with this hilarious series. Actor and television personality Ben Stein ("America's Most Smartest Model") hosts the show, with segments such as "Top Host Screw-ups," "Top Blonde Moments," "Top Wardrobe Malfunctions," "Top Celebrity Moments" and "Top Brain Freeze Moments."

Genres

Comedy

Documentary

TV Movie

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Cast

Self - Host

Ben Stein

Self (archive footage)

Bob Barker

Self (archive footage)

Richard Dawson

Self (archive footage)

Allen Ludden

Self (archive footage)

Ed McMahon

Self (archive footage)

Gene Rayburn

Self

Kato Kaelin

Self

Cindy Margolis

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