Concentration

Concentration (1958-1959)

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Producers Jack Barry and Dan Enright created this classic game show, based on the children's matching memory game Concentration. The first match aired on August 25-29, 1958, but it seemed doomed when Barry and Enright (because of their roles in the fast-unfolding Quiz Show Scandals) were forced to relinquish their ownership of the game. However, NBC-TV took over production and the rest is history. 2 contestants, including a returning champion, competed to solve a rebus hidden beneath a board of 30 numbers (1-30). The board itself concealed the names of prizes(good or joke),wild cards and other action cards (described below). Each player in turn, called out a pair of numbers. No match gave his/her opponent control of the board, but a match gave whatever prize was printed on the card or allowed him/her to perform an action.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E251Tuesday August 4, 1959Aug. 4, 1959
S01E250Monday August 3, 1959Aug. 3, 1959
S01E249Friday July 31, 1959Juli 31, 1959
S01E248Thursday July 30, 1959Juli 30, 1959
S01E247Wednesday July 29, 1959Juli 29, 1959
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Concentration' premiere?

'Concentration' premiered on August 25, 1958.

Who was the original host of 'Concentration'?

The original host of 'Concentration' was Hugh Downs.

Who replaced Hugh Downs as the host of 'Concentration' in 1969?

Bob Clayton replaced Hugh Downs as the host of 'Concentration' in 1969.

What was the objective of 'Concentration'?

The objective of 'Concentration' was to match pairs of numbered tiles.

What was the prize for winning 'Concentration' in the 1950s?

The prize for winning 'Concentration' in the 1950s was $500 and a new car.

What was the 'bonus round' in 'Concentration'?

The 'bonus round' in 'Concentration' was called 'Spotlight' and involved revealing a hidden word or phrase.

Who were the announcers of 'Concentration' in the 1950s?

Johnny Olson and Gene Wood were the announcers of 'Concentration' in the 1950s.

In what format were the numbered tiles displayed on the game board of 'Concentration'?

The numbered tiles on the game board of 'Concentration' were displayed in a 5x5 format.

What was the original airtime of 'Concentration' in the 1950s?

The original airtime of 'Concentration' in the 1950s was 11:30 AM Eastern Time on NBC.

How many contestants competed in each episode of 'Concentration'?

Two contestants competed in each episode of 'Concentration'.

Did 'Concentration' have any celebrity episodes?

Yes, 'Concentration' had celebrity episodes which featured famous personalities.

How long did an episode of 'Concentration' typically last in the 1950s?

An episode of 'Concentration' typically lasted 30 minutes in the 1950s.

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