The Money List
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The Money List was a revival of the American version of The Rich List, which lasted just one episode in its original American run. The game show
premiered on June 13, 2009 on GSN
with Fred Roggin
serving as host, having left his hosting position on GSN Live
on July 2, 2009 in order to pursue the show full time. It is produced by 12 Yard
.
Pilot episodes were taped in London between August 27 and 30, 2008 on the set of the British version, Who Dares Wins
. The rules and format are the same as the show which aired on Fox
, but the top prize is $50,000, the same top prize amount used in the New Zealand
and British versions.
The Money List is the first GSN original in the network's 15-year history to feature returning champions, a fact which received unanimous praise from critics.
It is unknown if the show will continue since the show has been removed from GSN's website.
However, the first three episodes are currently displayed on the GSN video page. The online game is also still displayed and playable.
The list subject is read out, and the host turns one pod red. The other team then makes a bid on how many right answers they can give. Their pod then turns red, and their opponents can either increase the bid or dare them to play. This process continues until one team is dared.
If the bidders make their bid, they win the list. If they make a mistake, then their opponents win the list. The first team to win two lists plays for the money.
If both teams win a list, a penalty shootout
-style tiebreaker is played. The sound remains on in both pods, and the host reads out the subject for the round. The first team gives an answer, and if it is on the list, the opponents must give a correct answer or lose the game. If the first team gives a wrong answer, their opponents can win with a correct response.
At each level, the contestants may quit with the money they have accumulated; making a mistake at any point ends the game and nullifies any winnings from it. If a team quits or successfully gives all 15 answers, the money they have achieved is banked and can no longer be lost. There is no limit to the amount of money a team can accumulate or the amount of games they can play, as long as they continue to win front games.
Notes: Gary McCullers & Debbie Bernfeld became the first Money List team to give out an entire list, where they correctly answered all the US states with an Ocean Coastline, which there are 23.
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...
premiered on June 13, 2009 on GSN
Game Show Network
The Game Show Network is an American cable television and direct broadcast satellite channel dedicated to game shows and casino game shows. The channel was launched on December 1, 1994. Its current slogan is "The World Needs More Winners"...
with Fred Roggin
Fred Roggin
Fred Roggin is the sports anchor at KNBC-TV in Los Angeles, California. He was also a sports talk radio host at KMPC in Los Angeles, and until Fall 2007 hosted a morning sports show on KLAC with Los Angeles Times sports columnist T.J. Simers and Simers' daughter, Tracy Simers...
serving as host, having left his hosting position on GSN Live
GSN Live
GSN Live is an American live interactive show on Game Show Network that premiered on February 25, 2008 at noon ET and officially ended its 3 year run on July 29, 2011. The last "live" edition aired May 13, 2011...
on July 2, 2009 in order to pursue the show full time. It is produced by 12 Yard
12 Yard
12 Yard Productions is a British television production company, founded by David Young and specialising in the game show genre. Its productions have included In It To Win It, Eggheads, The Rich List, and the critically acclaimed Without Prejudice?...
.
Pilot episodes were taped in London between August 27 and 30, 2008 on the set of the British version, Who Dares Wins
Who Dares Wins (UK game show)
Who Dares Wins is a BBC National Lottery game show broadcast on BBC One since 17 November 2007. The programme is hosted by Nick Knowles.-Format:...
. The rules and format are the same as the show which aired on Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
, but the top prize is $50,000, the same top prize amount used in the New Zealand
The Rich List (New Zealand game show)
The Rich List is a TV ONE New Zealand television game show, which debuted on 23 June 2007 and screens at 8:30PM. The show is hosted by Jason Gunn and is produced by Imagination Television....
and British versions.
The Money List is the first GSN original in the network's 15-year history to feature returning champions, a fact which received unanimous praise from critics.
It is unknown if the show will continue since the show has been removed from GSN's website.
However, the first three episodes are currently displayed on the GSN video page. The online game is also still displayed and playable.
Gameplay
Two teams of strangers are paired up. Both teams sit in soundproof pods. When the pods are blue, they can hear what is happening outside; when it is red, they cannot.The list subject is read out, and the host turns one pod red. The other team then makes a bid on how many right answers they can give. Their pod then turns red, and their opponents can either increase the bid or dare them to play. This process continues until one team is dared.
If the bidders make their bid, they win the list. If they make a mistake, then their opponents win the list. The first team to win two lists plays for the money.
If both teams win a list, a penalty shootout
Penalty shootout
The shootout is a method of determining a winner in sports matches that would have otherwise been drawn or tied. The rules for penalty shootouts vary between sports and even different competitions; however, the usual form is similar to penalty shots in that a single player takes one shot on goal...
-style tiebreaker is played. The sound remains on in both pods, and the host reads out the subject for the round. The first team gives an answer, and if it is on the list, the opponents must give a correct answer or lose the game. If the first team gives a wrong answer, their opponents can win with a correct response.
Money List
The winning team is given another list subject. The money that can be won is as follows:| Right Answers | Winnings |
|---|---|
| 3 | $ 5,000 |
| 6 | $ 10,000 |
| 9 | $ 15,000 |
| 12 | $ 25,000 |
| 15 | $ 50,000 |
At each level, the contestants may quit with the money they have accumulated; making a mistake at any point ends the game and nullifies any winnings from it. If a team quits or successfully gives all 15 answers, the money they have achieved is banked and can no longer be lost. There is no limit to the amount of money a team can accumulate or the amount of games they can play, as long as they continue to win front games.
Contestants and their winnings
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Past lists
| Episode # | Air Date | Lists |
|---|---|---|
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| 7 | August 1, 2009 | Bruce Willis Bruce Willis Walter Bruce Willis , better known as Bruce Willis, is an American actor, producer, and musician. His career began in television in the 1980s and has continued both in television and film since, including comedic, dramatic, and action roles... movies The 30 Most Populous Cities in the U.S. The Top 25 Wine-Producing Countries in the World The Money List The 101 Top-Selling Musical Artists of All Time in the USA The Plays of William Shakespeare William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"... Portraits on Current U.S. Legal Tender Sudden Death Films Directed by Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg Steven Allan Spielberg KBE is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as an... The Money List |
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| 9 | August 15, 2009 | Whitney Houston's Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among... Billboard US Top 40 Hits including Collaborations Commercial Airlines that fly in and out of Chicago O'Hare Airport O'Hare International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport , also known as O'Hare Airport, O'Hare Field, Chicago Airport, Chicago International Airport, or simply O'Hare, is a major airport located in the northwestern-most corner of Chicago, Illinois, United States, northwest of the Chicago Loop... TIME Magazine's Person of the Year Person of the Year Person of the Year is an annual issue of the United States newsmagazine Time that features and profiles a person, couple, group, idea, place, or machine that "for better or for worse, ...has done the most to influence the events of the year."- History :The tradition of selecting a Man of the Year... 1927–2007 The Money List American Idol American Idol American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment... Finalists 2002–2008 States of the USA with an Ocean Coastline Musicals Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber Andrew Lloyd Webber Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber is an English composer of musical theatre.Lloyd Webber has achieved great popular success in musical theatre. Several of his musicals have run for more than a decade both in the West End and on Broadway. He has composed 13 musicals, a song cycle, a set of... Sudden Death Will Smith Will Smith Willard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood... movies The Money List |
Notes: Gary McCullers & Debbie Bernfeld became the first Money List team to give out an entire list, where they correctly answered all the US states with an Ocean Coastline, which there are 23.