WinTuition
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WinTuition is an American game show
created as an original series for Game Show Network
, on which it ran from December 9, 2002 to April 1, 2003, with reruns airing until 2004. The game had a school-oriented theme in which three contestants competed to answer questions on general school-based subjects in an attempt to win $50,000 in college tuition. The show was hosted by Marc Summers
and announced by Burton Richardson. Henry Winkler
served as the show's executive producer.
in late 2002. The show was produced by Henry Winkler and hosted by Marc Summers, known for his role as the host of the 1980s and 1990s kids' game show Double Dare. Kennedy
, who at the time was the host of Friend or Foe?
, hosted one episode in 2003 as part of an April Fool's Day prank in which the hosts of Game Show Network's original series traded places.
Burton Richardson announced the show, and a male model identified as "Gorgeous George" Davidson occasionally brought out props related to the questions.
The first player to give a correct answer in this round won a $200 bonus prize, either as a gift certificate for Domino's Pizza
or as quarters ostensibly for "washing machines".
After the 12th grade question, the "Senior Year Showdown" was played, focusing on a single subject chosen from two alternatives offered by Summers. Players continued to answer alternating questions each worth 500 points, starting with the leader. As soon as a player missed a question, he/she was out of the round, meaning that the trailing player would have a chance to catch up if the leader made a mistake. The top scorer won the game and moved on to the bonus round, but they win a prize package just for winning the game.
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...
created as an original series for Game Show Network
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"...
, on which it ran from December 9, 2002 to April 1, 2003, with reruns airing until 2004. The game had a school-oriented theme in which three contestants competed to answer questions on general school-based subjects in an attempt to win $50,000 in college tuition. The show was hosted by Marc Summers
Marc Summers
Marc Summers is an American television personality, comedian, game show host, producer, and a two-time talk show host. He is best known for hosting the Nickelodeon game show Double Dare and currently hosts Unwrapped on The Food Network.- Early career :Summers was born Marc Berkowitz in...
and announced by Burton Richardson. Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Franklin Winkler, OBE is an American actor, director, producer, and author.Winkler is best known for his role as Fonzie on the 1970s American sitcom Happy Days...
served as the show's executive producer.
History
WinTuition went into production and first aired on GSNGame 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"...
in late 2002. The show was produced by Henry Winkler and hosted by Marc Summers, known for his role as the host of the 1980s and 1990s kids' game show Double Dare. Kennedy
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery is an American political satirist, radio personality, and former MTV VJ...
, who at the time was the host of Friend or Foe?
Friend or Foe?
Friend or Foe? is an American game show based on knowledge and trust which aired on Game Show Network. Three teams of two strangers attempted to persuade their partner into sharing their accumulated winnings rather than stealing it for themselves....
, hosted one episode in 2003 as part of an April Fool's Day prank in which the hosts of Game Show Network's original series traded places.
Burton Richardson announced the show, and a male model identified as "Gorgeous George" Davidson occasionally brought out props related to the questions.
Gameplay
The main game was divided into twelve levels, or "grades," with each level containing question material appropriate to that particular grade The subject of each grade was announced before the question was asked. All three players started the game with 500 points.Round 1: Elementary School (1st-5th Grade)
One buzz-in question per grade level was asked for the first four grades, while in 5th grade every player had a chance to score with either a spelling bee or some other game. Correct answers were worth 100 points each; missed questions cost the player 100. A elementary school age student provided a home viewer question before the commercial break and gives the answer after they come back on some episodes.Round 2: Middle School (6th-8th Grade)
Questions in this round had several correct answers, each of which was worth 250 points. Each player got to give one answer, starting with whoever buzzed in first, after which they could try to give answers to any or all remaining parts of the question. A miss cost the player no points, but froze him/her out of the rest of the question. Four correct answers were possible in 6th and 7th grades, seven correct in 8th; after all three grades had been played, the lowest-scoring player was "expelled" from the game.The first player to give a correct answer in this round won a $200 bonus prize, either as a gift certificate for Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza, Inc. is an international pizza delivery corporation headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America. Founded in 1960, Domino's is the second-largest pizza chain in the United States and has over 9,000 corporate and franchised stores in 60 countries and all 50 U.S....
or as quarters ostensibly for "washing machines".
Round 3: High School (9th-12th Grade)
Players alternated answering questions, one per grade, starting with the leader. Correct answers scored 500 points, while wrong ones deducted 500. In addition, each player could use a "Cut Class" card once in this round, forcing the opponent to answer the question with the goal of reducing his/her score in the event of a miss. The buzzers were not used in this round.After the 12th grade question, the "Senior Year Showdown" was played, focusing on a single subject chosen from two alternatives offered by Summers. Players continued to answer alternating questions each worth 500 points, starting with the leader. As soon as a player missed a question, he/she was out of the round, meaning that the trailing player would have a chance to catch up if the leader made a mistake. The top scorer won the game and moved on to the bonus round, but they win a prize package just for winning the game.