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Post by: DoorNumberFour on August 20, 2009, 01:05:48 PM

Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico is an American town named after a game show. Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.

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Post by: pacdude on August 20, 2009, 01:08:01 PM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223477\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:05 PM\']Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico is an American town named after a game show. Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.[/quote]

The $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime, South Dakota.

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Post by: CeleTheRef on August 20, 2009, 01:10:56 PM

maybe Jackpot in Nevada?

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Post by: Don Howard on August 20, 2009, 01:27:29 PM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223477\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:05 PM\']Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico is an American town named after a game show. Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.[/quote]
Is this a program that we all recognize as a game show or is it something on the order of Survivor or Big Brother?

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Post by: DoorNumberFour on August 20, 2009, 01:32:47 PM

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'223483\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:27 PM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223477\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:05 PM\']Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico is an American town named after a game show. Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.[/quote]
Is this a program that we all recognize as a game show or is it something on the order of Survivor or Big Brother?
[/quote]
It's absolutely recognized as a pure game show.

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Post by: DrBear on August 20, 2009, 01:51:14 PM

Bruce Forsyth (Georgia)'s  (http://\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forsyth,_Georgia\")Hot Streak

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Post by: clemon79 on August 20, 2009, 02:02:36 PM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223485\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 10:32 AM\']It's absolutely recognized as a pure game show.[/quote]
Was it specifically named FOR the game show, or does it just happen to share the name of one? 'Cuz one's a lot more interesting than the other.

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Post by: MyronMMeyer on August 20, 2009, 02:16:11 PM

[quote name=\'pacdude\' post=\'223478\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 12:08 PM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223477\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:05 PM\']Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico is an American town named after a game show. Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.[/quote]

The $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime, South Dakota.
[/quote]

Sorry. They changed their name to Pants Off Dance-Off, South Dakota in 2007. Not a pure game show.

-M

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Post by: DoorNumberFour on August 21, 2009, 02:35:08 AM

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223492\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 02:02 PM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223485\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 10:32 AM\']It's absolutely recognized as a pure game show.[/quote]
Was it specifically named FOR the game show, or does it just happen to share the name of one? 'Cuz one's a lot more interesting than the other.
[/quote]
The place was specifically named FOR a game show.

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Post by: clemon79 on August 21, 2009, 03:21:06 AM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223573\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 11:35 PM\']The place was specifically named FOR a game show.[/quote]
Is it an American game show?

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Post by: Matt Ottinger on August 21, 2009, 05:06:17 AM

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223575\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 03:21 AM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223573\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 11:35 PM\']The place was specifically named FOR a game show.[/quote]
Is it an American game show?[/quote]
Yes. Three down, seven to go.  Miss Francis?

I know the answer. At least I know an answer, whether it's the only one I couldn't say.  

The fact that I know it could be considered a clue.

/That's right, QuizBusters, Michigan.

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Post by: aaron sica on August 21, 2009, 08:52:13 AM

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223581\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:06 AM\']/That's right, QuizBusters, Michigan.[/quote]

I thought that town was Matt Ottinger, Michigan.

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Post by: tomobrien on August 21, 2009, 09:38:49 AM

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223581\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 04:06 AM\']The fact that I know it could be considered a clue.[/quote]
Let's hope it's not Queen for a Day, Iowa.

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Post by: Mr. Armadillo on August 21, 2009, 10:02:48 AM

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223581\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 04:06 AM\']The fact that I know it could be considered a clue.[/quote]
No Deal, Michigan?

Wipeout, Michigan?

Bumper Stumpers, Michigan?

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Post by: DoorNumberFour on August 21, 2009, 11:05:48 AM

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223581\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:06 AM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223575\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 03:21 AM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223573\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 11:35 PM\']The place was specifically named FOR a game show.[/quote]
Is it an American game show?[/quote]
Yes. Three down, seven to go.  Miss Francis?
[/quote]
Yes, it is an American game show.

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Post by: Don Howard on August 21, 2009, 11:34:03 AM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223612\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 11:05 AM\'][quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223581\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:06 AM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223575\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 03:21 AM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223573\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 11:35 PM\']The place was specifically named FOR a game show.[/quote]
Is it an American game show?[/quote]
Yes. Three down, seven to go.  Miss Francis?
[/quote]
Yes, it is an American game show.
[/quote]
Was it hosted by someone who's still living?

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Post by: DoorNumberFour on August 21, 2009, 11:41:35 AM

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'223615\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 11:34 AM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223612\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 11:05 AM\'][quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'223581\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:06 AM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223575\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 03:21 AM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223573\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 11:35 PM\']The place was specifically named FOR a game show.[/quote]
Is it an American game show?[/quote]
Yes. Three down, seven to go.  Miss Francis?
[/quote]
Yes, it is an American game show.
[/quote]
Was it hosted by someone who's still living?
[/quote]
Yes and no. Some are living, some are not. That is to say, it's been hosted by many people.

I'm pretty sure at least one person here is close, so I'll wait for a guess.

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Post by: Don Howard on August 21, 2009, 12:10:32 PM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223477\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:05 PM\']Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.[/quote]
Is this the name of a city or is it, perhaps, a structure of some sort?

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Post by: BrandonFG on August 21, 2009, 12:10:32 PM

Basing off of shows with several hosts, some living, some not, my top 5 guesses:

-Concentration
-To Tell the Truth
-Pyramid (technically only one deceased host-Cullen)
-The Joker's Wild
-Password

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Post by: DoorNumberFour on August 21, 2009, 12:24:01 PM

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'223622\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 12:10 PM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223477\' date=\'Aug 20 2009, 01:05 PM\']Name the only other location in America actually named after a game show.[/quote]
Is this the name of a city or is it, perhaps, a structure of some sort?
[/quote]
It is not the name of a city, and I believe the term 'structure' would be misleading.

[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'223623\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 12:10 PM\']Basing off of shows with several hosts, some living, some not, my top 5 guesses:

-Concentration
-To Tell the Truth
-Pyramid (technically only one deceased host-Cullen)
-The Joker's Wild
-Password[/quote]
All five of these are incorrect.

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Post by: Mike Tennant on August 21, 2009, 12:54:56 PM

The Price is Right?
Name That Tune?

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Post by: Matt Ottinger on August 21, 2009, 01:13:36 PM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223617\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 11:41 AM\']Yes and no. Some are living, some are not. That is to say, it's been hosted by many people.[/quote]
That's somewhat misleading, though also a clue.  The person who hosted the show when the place took its name is not living.  Using the other example, I wouldn't say "yes and no" about Truth or Consequences, NM just because Larry Anderson is still alive.  The place took its name at a particular point in history, and the host of the show at that point in history is no longer alive.

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223617\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 11:41 AM\']I'm pretty sure at least one person here is close, so I'll wait for a guess.[/quote]
At least one person here knows it, he's just letting other people guess.

/That's right, talking about himself in the third person.

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Post by: Chelsea Thrasher on August 21, 2009, 01:39:48 PM

Does the show that the known town is named after share at least one common host with the show the unknown town is named after?

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Post by: Matt Ottinger on August 21, 2009, 01:49:47 PM

[quote name=\'Seth Thrasher\' post=\'223638\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 01:39 PM\']Does the show that the known town is named after share at least one common host with the show the unknown town is named after?[/quote]
Clearly, you've got the show figured out, but that's only part of it.

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Post by: pentellit on August 21, 2009, 02:29:15 PM

OUCH!  My head hurts.

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Post by: clemon79 on August 21, 2009, 02:31:55 PM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223626\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 09:24 AM\']It is not the name of a city,[/quote]
Aaaaaaand...suddenly I lost interest. (http://\"http://img.snlarc.jt.org/caps/episode_sketches/1991-11-02-7.jpg\")

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Post by: Jimmy Owen on August 21, 2009, 02:44:26 PM

The Price Is Right slot machine.

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Post by: DoorNumberFour on August 21, 2009, 04:10:41 PM

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223646\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 02:31 PM\'][quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223626\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 09:24 AM\']It is not the name of a city,[/quote]
Aaaaaaand...suddenly I lost interest. (http://\"http://img.snlarc.jt.org/caps/episode_sketches/1991-11-02-7.jpg\")
[/quote]
I may have misled you. It is indeed the name of a LOCATION, but not necessarily a city.

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Post by: Jimmy Owen on August 21, 2009, 05:07:15 PM

I think it's time to turn over ALL the cards..... :)

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Post by: DoorNumberFour on August 21, 2009, 05:15:46 PM

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'223674\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:07 PM\']I think it's time to turn over ALL the cards..... :)[/quote]
I think so too.

In 1964, as a bonus on "The Price Is Right", Bill Cullen gave away an island in the Thousand Island chain. To this day, it is named Price Is Right Island.

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Post by: chad1m on August 21, 2009, 05:20:43 PM

I don't know anything about the organization, but the BoatU.S. Magazine (http://\"http://www.boatus.com/trailerclub/1000islands.asp\") disputes that claim.

A story continues to make the rounds, especially on the Internet, about one of the islands in the area taking the name "The Price Is Right Island" after a contestant won it on the Price Is Right television show back in 1964. Didn't happen.

"We've never heard of Price Is Right Island," notes Wendy LaLonde of Hutchinson's Boatworks (a BoatU.S. Cooperating Marina with fuel and slip discounts for Members in Alexandria Bay. Still, people taking one of the many tour boats out of Alexandria Bay or Clayton or Henderson Harbor will ask if Price Is Right is a destination.

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Post by: BrandonFG on August 21, 2009, 05:22:10 PM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223677\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:15 PM\']Bill Cullen gave away an island in the Thousand Island chain.[/quote]
The stuff they put on Big Macs?

/Oh wait, that's supposed to be a secret

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Post by: clemon79 on August 21, 2009, 05:42:55 PM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223664\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 01:10 PM\']I may have misled you. It is indeed the name of a LOCATION, but not necessarily a city.[/quote]
Yes, I know. That's when I stopped caring.

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Post by: MikeK on August 21, 2009, 05:44:17 PM

[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'223677\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:15 PM\']In 1964, as a bonus on "The Price Is Right", Bill Cullen gave away an island in the Thousand Island chain. To this day, it is named Price Is Right Island.[/quote]
You're sure that's not where all the Golden-Road outcasts reside with Dr. Moreau?

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Post by: Matt Ottinger on August 21, 2009, 09:44:21 PM

[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'223678\' date=\'Aug 21 2009, 05:20 PM\']I don't know anything about the organization, but the BoatU.S. Magazine (http://\"http://www.boatus.com/trailerclub/1000islands.asp\") disputes that claim.[/quote]
Well, ain't that a kick in the head.  My site is one of the ones spreading that claim.  I've used so many different resources to put that site together that I couldn't immediately tell you where I found that particular fact, but I usually rely on better sources than those "Did you know???" lists.  I'll go back and see what I can find out.  Meanwhile, a prize like that must have been from the prime time show, and a bunch of those aired on GSN.  Does anybody remember seeing it?

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Post by: Jimmy Owen on August 22, 2009, 04:40:59 AM

I was kinda hoping there might be a Callmy Bluff somewhere.

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Post by: Jay Temple on August 23, 2009, 01:25:09 AM

It's located on the Isle of Lucy. (I can't take credit for that; I just don't remember my source, except to say that it was a printed cartoon.)

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Post by: Jimmy Owen on August 23, 2009, 07:34:21 AM

Would Treasure Isle also count?

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Post by: mmb5 on August 23, 2009, 06:05:22 PM

Sad to say, the Price is Right Island is looking like a myth (Sorry, Matt).

Tried the USGS site and the Canadian equivalent, no listings of a "Price is Right" island or reasonable variants.  I guess it could have been renamed.

Then tried some newspaper searches, came up nothing other than unsupported fun facts type listings.  Looks like the Thousand Islands Tourism Board should not be taken at face value.



--Mike

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Post by: clemon79 on August 23, 2009, 07:15:24 PM

[quote name=\'mmb5\' post=\'223876\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 03:05 PM\']Looks like the Thousand Islands Tourism Board should not be taken at face value.[/quote]
See? You name ONE dressing after someplace and their heads get completely inflated.

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Post by: NickS on August 23, 2009, 10:10:08 PM

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'223885\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 06:15 PM\'][quote name=\'mmb5\' post=\'223876\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 03:05 PM\']Looks like the Thousand Islands Tourism Board should not be taken at face value.[/quote]
See? You name ONE dressing after someplace and their heads get completely inflated.
[/quote]

Methinks the French were already ego-inflated before their dressing invention.

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Post by: Mike Tennant on August 24, 2009, 10:42:02 AM

[quote name=\'Jay Temple\' post=\'223824\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 01:25 AM\']It's located on the Isle of Lucy. (I can't take credit for that; I just don't remember my source, except to say that it was a printed cartoon.)[/quote]It's not a printed cartoon, but an episode of "Super Chicken" (one of the segments of George of the Jungle) had Super Chicken tracking down the evil wizard Merlin Brando, who lived on the Isle of Lucy.  Of course, it's quite possible you saw the joke somewhere else.

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Post by: MyronMMeyer on August 24, 2009, 11:25:32 AM

[quote name=\'Mike Tennant\' post=\'223965\' date=\'Aug 24 2009, 09:42 AM\'][quote name=\'Jay Temple\' post=\'223824\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 01:25 AM\']It's located on the Isle of Lucy. (I can't take credit for that; I just don't remember my source, except to say that it was a printed cartoon.)[/quote]It's not a printed cartoon, but an episode of "Super Chicken" (one of the segments of George of the Jungle) had Super Chicken tracking down the evil wizard Merlin Brando, who lived on the Isle of Lucy.  Of course, it's quite possible you saw the joke somewhere else.
[/quote]

I'd bet a delicious cookie it was one of Little Billy's "Maps of the O-Pun Country" in Family Circus.

-M

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Post by: Jay Temple on August 25, 2009, 02:04:51 AM

MMM is a winner, because it was definitely in Bil Keane's handwriting. The only question in my mind was whether it was an actual FC cartoon or just something Keane did on the side.

\Interesting thing I read about Bil Keane: He was friends with Charles Schulz, and when there was a TV special made of FC, he would not allow it to run opposite a Peanuts special.