Anything For Money
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Anything For Money was a television game show hosted by Fred Travalena
and announced by Johnny Gilbert
which ran in syndication from September 17, 1984 to September 1985. Reruns were later aired on the USA Network
from 1986 to 1988.
Contestants watched video clips in which cast members Christopher Callen and Ralph Harris
attempted to coerce passers-by into participating in jokes, in exchange for increasing amounts of money.
The series was produced by Bernstein/Hovis Productions and Impact Studios for Paramount Television
.
The player with the most money after 3 rounds won the game and received a bonus prize, in addition to their winnings.
Fred Travalena
Frederick Albert "Fred" Travalena III was an American entertainer, specializing in comedy and impersonations.-Early life:...
and announced by Johnny Gilbert
Johnny Gilbert
John L. "Johnny" Gilbert III is an American show business personality who has worked mainly on television game shows. Originally a nightclub singer and entertainer, he has hosted and announced a number of game shows from various eras, dating as far back as the 1950s...
which ran in syndication from September 17, 1984 to September 1985. Reruns were later aired on the USA Network
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
from 1986 to 1988.
Contestants watched video clips in which cast members Christopher Callen and Ralph Harris
Ralph Harris
Ralph Harris may refer to:* Ralph Harris, Baron Harris of High Cross , British economist* Ralph Harris * Ralph C. Harris, architect-See also:* Rolf Harris , Australian musician, composer, painter, and television host...
attempted to coerce passers-by into participating in jokes, in exchange for increasing amounts of money.
The series was produced by Bernstein/Hovis Productions and Impact Studios for Paramount Television
Paramount Television
Paramount Television was an American television production/distribution company that was active from January 1, 1968 to August 27, 2006.Its successor is CBS Television Studios, formerly CBS Paramount Television...
.
Rules
Travalena would introduce clips and, once the premise of the prank was known, the contestants then guessed whether or not the participants would consent. Three rounds were played, with a correct guess worth $200 in round 1, $300 in round 2, and $500 in round 3.The player with the most money after 3 rounds won the game and received a bonus prize, in addition to their winnings.