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Title: The Big Payoff
Post by: Phil V on March 07, 2010, 02:04:52 AM

I was browsing through the Game Show Pilot Light last night and stumbled on The Big Payoff page.  I found out some years ago that my great aunt was on this show and won a console television among a few other things.  Just curious as to whether or not any episodes exist in trading circles and whatnot.  Anyone know?

Title: The Big Payoff
Post by: Ian Wallis on March 07, 2010, 01:51:03 PM

There is one episode in circulation.  It was taped outdoors at Central Park and the contestants were Arthur & Arlene vs. Joyce and Dr Sykes.

Title: The Big Payoff
Post by: WarioBarker on March 07, 2010, 03:33:56 PM

Quote from: phvHounds2010 on March 07, 2010, 02:04:52 AM

Just curious as to whether or not any episodes exist in trading circles and whatnot. Anyone know?

I know of a silent CBS-era clip floating around (although for the life of me I don't know where I found it), and I think a few episodes are held by UCLA and/or Paley Center.

Quote from: Ian Wallis on March 07, 2010, 01:51:03 PM

There is one episode in circulation. It was taped outdoors at Central Park and the contestants were Arthur & Arlene vs. Joyce and Dr Sykes.

That would be the pilot of the 1962 revival.

Title: The Big Payoff
Post by: Jimmy Owen on March 07, 2010, 03:49:57 PM

There were some audio clips of the Randy Merriman version on the web in the past.

Title: The Big Payoff
Post by: Phil V on March 07, 2010, 05:24:14 PM

[quote name=\'Ian Wallis\' post=\'237085\' date=\'Mar 7 2010, 01:51 PM\']There is one episode in circulation. It was taped outdoors at Central Park and the contestants were Arthur & Arlene vs. Joyce and Dr Sykes.[/quote]


Um...do you know what contestant Joyce's last name is/was?