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Friday, June 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wedgewood Ballroom

Game On: 75 Years of Game Shows

Friday, June 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wedgewood Ballroom

Game On: 75 Years of Game Shows

In 1941, Truth or Consequences made its debut as the first game show to air on commercially licensed television, Now, 75 years later, the game show genre has remained as a staple of television schedules worldwide, and continues to evolve in exciting, unpredictable ways. This fun and fascinating session will examine the staying power of the genre by taking a close look at its greatest hits, its strangest detours, and its immediate, interactive future.