Unfortunately, it’s one of the shows no longer available on HBO Max following the WBD merger.

Always was a fan of the 80s version more (and i LOVE that theme more than the original)....

I actually surprised this hasn't been brought back yet.  Especially considering the 'lack of star power' of many celebrities doesn't stop other shows from booking them .

I thought the intro was better when Johnny O. (or whoever the announcer was during the first couple of weeks of the 70s version) named all the couples at the top.

Believe it was Jack Clark.

Preferred the 70s theme myself (the 80s theme sounded more like a TPiR cue to my ears), and the 70s effects (although they did carry over the time's up bell to the 80s version).  But the 70s version tended to ramble more (seemed like they had "extra time" more often in the 80s version).  (And I strongly disliked the first format.  It found its footing a lot better when it went all "quickies.")

Is FoodLion associated with Kroger?

To the best of my knowledge, no. I know Kroger and Harris Teeter are, however. Given how large the Kroger stores are around here, I wouldn't be surprised if they sold the games.

I'm a big fan of the 'Places please' intro, and I do like the expansion beyond married/dating couples.

I thought the intro was better when Johnny O. (or whoever the announcer was during the first couple of weeks of the 70s version) named all the couples at the top. It also seemed less clunky than the first version of the 80s intro where it repeats itself "From TV City, it's TT! ... Welcome to the game of celebrity gossip, TT!"