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Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: TimK2003 on February 08, 2004, 07:53:25 AM

We've all heard of the Bob Barker Studio and related Promennade @ CBS TV City, but what hosts and/or shows have official designations beyond Beverly & Fairfax?


First one that comes to mind is Truth or Consequences -- nee Hot Springs, New Mexico who changed their town name because of the TOC show...

There is also a Monty Hall Drive in Cathedral City California ('Burb of Palm Springs)...

And there is a Ralph Edwards Bridge on a newer stretch of US-23/I-181 just north of the NC/TN border (although I believe this is not the same Ralph Edwards).


Any other citys/streets/freeways that have actually been named for a Game Show host or show?

Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: Jimmy Owen on February 08, 2004, 08:19:19 AM

Well, there's "Rodeo Drive." :)

Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: byrd62 on February 08, 2004, 10:21:11 AM

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' date=\'Feb 8 2004, 08:19 AM\']Well, there's "Rodeo Drive." :)[/quote]
I'm sure this ritzy Beverly Hills street's name preceded the Louise DuArt-hosted, J.Wo.-produced game by many years.  :)

Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: Fedya on February 08, 2004, 04:04:38 PM

[quote name=\'TimK2003\' date=\'Feb 8 2004, 07:53 AM\'] Any other citys/streets/freeways that have actually been named for a Game Show host or show? [/quote]
 Turning the question around, what shows were named after where they were taped?

I can think of:

Hollywood Squares
Diamond Head Game
Las Vegas Gambit
Caesar's Challenger

I suppose the various incarnations of Survivor and Celebrity Mole fit, too.

Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: DrBear on February 08, 2004, 04:27:41 PM

"Treasure Isle?" (Well, it did mention Palm Beach Shores in its theme song)

Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: BrandonFG on February 08, 2004, 04:37:17 PM

[quote name=\'TimK2003\' date=\'Feb 8 2004, 07:53 AM\'] Any other citys/streets/freeways that have actually been named for a Game Show host or show? [/quote]
 I think it was covered on "Naturally Stoned," but doesn't Chuck Woolery have a street named after him in his home state (Kentucky?)?

Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: melman1 on February 08, 2004, 04:39:21 PM

Encino never erected a shrine to Match Game?

Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: clemon79 on February 08, 2004, 05:18:38 PM

[quote name=\'Fedya\' date=\'Feb 8 2004, 02:04 PM\'] [quote name=\'TimK2003\' date=\'Feb 8 2004, 07:53 AM\'] Any other citys/streets/freeways that have actually been named for a Game Show host or show? [/quote]
Turning the question around, what shows were named after where they were taped?

I can think of:

Hollywood Squares
Diamond Head Game
Las Vegas Gambit
Caesar's Challenger

I suppose the various incarnations of Survivor and Celebrity Mole fit, too. [/quote]
 Do we wanna get technical and include Trump Card? 'Spose we should if Ceasar's Challenge counts.

Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: Dbacksfan12 on February 09, 2004, 04:24:29 AM

[quote name=\'Fedya\' date=\'Feb 8 2004, 04:04 PM\'] Turning the question around, what shows were named after where they were taped?

I can think of:

Caesar's Challenger

 [/quote]
A minor nitpick; it's "Caesar's Challenge".  Caesar's Challenger (and winner) was Brutus. ;)

Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: uncamark on February 09, 2004, 12:58:41 PM

[quote name=\'melman1\' date=\'Feb 8 2004, 04:39 PM\']Encino never erected a shrine to Match Game?[/quote]
On the marquee under "Free TV" and "In-Room Coffee":

GENE AND BRETT SLEEP HERE

Title: Game Shows "On The Maps"
Post by: tvrandywest on February 09, 2004, 02:27:17 PM

[quote name=\'melman1\' date=\'Feb 8 2004, 01:39 PM\'] Encino never erected a shrine to Match Game? [/quote]
 Neither did Upper Montclair, New Jersey.

Encino does have Edward Everett Horton Lane, and now Hollywood has Johnny Grant Way at the new Hollywood-Highland complex. The latter is about as long and impressive as Johnny's game show career!


Randy
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