Temptation (1967 US game show)
Encyclopedia
Temptation was a game show
which aired on ABC
from December 4, 1967 to March 1, 1968. It was produced by Merrill Heatter
and Bob Quigley
. Art James
was the host, and Carl King was the announcer.
Five rounds were played; in the last two rounds, James would tell the players what two of them had chosen before they made a final selection. In the final round, if only two players chose the same prize, the remaining player won all three prizes. The player with the highest dollar total returned to the next show.
James always appeared dressed as a riverboat gambler with tuxedo, ruffled shirt, and cigar.
If the offer was refused, Kennedy would open one of the two $500 boxes, then allow the contestant to switch their choice for the other unopened box. If a contestant won the jackpot they automatically retired, however played one last game for a car.
Two boxes were shown. One contained a car, while the other had nothing. The contestant was offered $2,500 to quit, or picked a box. If a contestant did not win the jackpot, but won five games, they played an altered "two-box" game with no bribes – one box contained the jackpot (guaranteed to be at least $3,000), while the other contained the car.
The three-box bonus round format resembles the Monty Hall problem, which was made famous on Let's Make a Deal
.
as per practices at the time. Three ABC episodes are held by the UCLA Film and Television Archive
.
Game show
A game show is a type of radio or television program in which members of the public, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes...
which aired on ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
from December 4, 1967 to March 1, 1968. It was produced by Merrill Heatter
Heatter-Quigley Productions
Heatter-Quigley Productions was an American television production company that was launched in 1960 by two former television writers, Merrill Heatter and Bob Quigley....
and Bob Quigley
Heatter-Quigley Productions
Heatter-Quigley Productions was an American television production company that was launched in 1960 by two former television writers, Merrill Heatter and Bob Quigley....
. Art James
Art James
Art James was an American game show host, best known for shows such as The Who, What, or Where Game and Pay Cards!. He was also the announcer on the game show Concentration....
was the host, and Carl King was the announcer.
Gameplay
Three contestants were shown three prize showcases of varying values; each contestant secretly locked in the number of the showcase s/he wanted. The contestant won the showcase only if neither of his/her opponents picked it.Five rounds were played; in the last two rounds, James would tell the players what two of them had chosen before they made a final selection. In the final round, if only two players chose the same prize, the remaining player won all three prizes. The player with the highest dollar total returned to the next show.
James always appeared dressed as a riverboat gambler with tuxedo, ruffled shirt, and cigar.
KTLA version
A version aired on Los Angeles' KTLA for a time in 1962 with Tom Kennedy as host. The rules were somewhat different compared to the later run.- If only one person won a prize, that contestant also won $500. If all three won a prize, then first place won $300; second received $200, while third place got $100.
- One prize in each round was designated the "bonus prize" and added bonus points to the contestant's score.
Round 5
The contestants lined up in order of score and were presented with five prizes plus one price. Matching the price with the prize won it plus $500, after which the next person in line played for a less expensive prize. If the first contestant missed, the second-place finisher played with the same prizes and price. After this, the winner played the bonus round.Bonus round
The bonus round was played with three boxes containing money. Two boxes held $500, while the third held a jackpot which started at $1,000 and increased by $500 each day until won. The contestant picked a box, after which Kennedy offered to "buy back" the box for $750.If the offer was refused, Kennedy would open one of the two $500 boxes, then allow the contestant to switch their choice for the other unopened box. If a contestant won the jackpot they automatically retired, however played one last game for a car.
Two boxes were shown. One contained a car, while the other had nothing. The contestant was offered $2,500 to quit, or picked a box. If a contestant did not win the jackpot, but won five games, they played an altered "two-box" game with no bribes – one box contained the jackpot (guaranteed to be at least $3,000), while the other contained the car.
The three-box bonus round format resembles the Monty Hall problem, which was made famous on Let's Make a Deal
Let's Make a Deal
Let's Make a Deal is a television game show which originated in the United States and has since been produced in many countries throughout the world. The show is based around deals offered to members of the audience by the host. The traders usually have to weigh the possibility of an offer being...
.
Episode status
Both versions are presumed to be destroyedWiping
Wiping or junking is a colloquial term for action taken by radio and television production and broadcasting companies, in which old audiotapes, videotapes, and telerecordings , are erased, reused, or destroyed after several uses...
as per practices at the time. Three ABC episodes are held by the UCLA Film and Television Archive
UCLA Film and Television Archive
The UCLA Film and Television Archive is an internationally renowned visual arts organization focused on the preservation, study, and appreciation of film and television, based at the University of California, Los Angeles. It holds more than 220,000 film and television titles and 27 million feet of...
.