MBK1997 - This is 'Mac'. I tried for years to get a copy of this show from Golden West Broadcasting, but never had success. Thanks for sharing, and allowing ME to share with others that "15 minutes of fame" that Andy Warhol spoke of back in the day!
What Carmen the contestant was meaning when Ron was asked to do the "Miss America Pageant," he actually hosted that pageant for either 1-2 years. I'm not sure if he sang "There She Is, Miss America" however.
That was me, Carmen. Actually the producers of the show told me to ask Ron Ely that question about the Miss America pageant. Not something I would normally have asked anyone, but that's how they try to make the shows more entertaining.
Hello Joe. This is MBK1997. Im using my other UA-cam account. Im very grateful to hear from a game show contestant like you. Im very glad to help you out here. How are you doing today and how was your experience on "Face The Music"
+barry wallo It was interesting, because I had never actually watched the show when I auditioned! I loved the experience, and the events leading up to actually taping the show were actually quite easy and seamless. The 'angst' came a couple of weeks later when the show actually aired, and I had a collection of friends watching - I had no idea how I came across. Great life experience!
@@MBK1997 Actually - there was a 'casting call' when I was stationed in Monterey, CA. You called in and made an appointment. On my day, I went to a local hotel where about 50 others gathered for 'auditions'. We all went into a conference room, were given bio-sheets (to tell about ourselves) and a sheet with 25 blank lines. The staffer had a small cassette player in the front of the room and played snippets of 25 songs (3-4 seconds each) and we had to write down our guesses. At the end of it all, they 'graded' the papers and selected nine people to move forward. e went through stand-up interviews and then a series of mock-games, listening to and answering/guessing names of songs. We were whittled down to six and went through several combinations of prospective contestants in a run-through of the game format. At the end of it all, the staffer brought us all back in and said they would like all of us to go to Hollywood, but they could only take one, and that ONE was ME! Being in the Army, I had to get permission from my headquarters to take time off to be on TV (I was attending a language course in Monterey at the time). I went to Hollywood for taping (KTLA-TV5 in LA) and was surprised at the number of people (prospective contestants) - I am no math genius, but I know that they did five tapings in a session (day) and there were well-over 100 people there, which meant some people would not get on (at least not THAT day). They called the first three contestants to and the remainder of us waited in the green room, watching the taping and instantly bonding with each other. They did two more tapings and then broke for supper. By now, I was beginning to sweat, because getting the time off was not easy, and if I had to come back another time, I might not be able to. Well, when they resumed tapping, I was selected for my show, and the three of us were instructed to get into our 'first show' outfit and get on stage. The whole experience was kinda surreal - doing it was a piece of cake. There was a studio audience of about 200 or so, but from the set we could not really make anybody out for the bright lights on stage. We had to review our 'Bio cards' to ensure that Ron Ely had the right information for his 'interview' during a game pause. It was over before I knew it, and then the waiting began. My consolation prize was actually pretty awesome - a collection of 'Angel Flight' European-cut suits (I was enroute to a civilian-clothes assignent in Europe shortly after the show was taped). Actually received the prize once the show aired, which was about a week later. I had some of my classmates to the house for my 'premier'. and I had more jitters for them watching than \i did tapping the show (with no idea how I came across on TV!) Several years later, I was selected as an alternate for 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' with Regis Philbin. They flew my wife and I to NNew York, put us up on Broadway and gave us some spending money. Went through all the rehearsals, but did not make it on stage. My wife, however, got lots of airtime, since she was seated in the 'loved ones' section of the audience, so when the camera cut to interview a loved one, she was there as wel!
I wonder where Carmen Thompson and Ray Gomez are? I hope they are seeing their game show moment too. This would be great to have all 3 reunite on the comments here.
The announcer for the first season was Dave Williams, who was replaced for the second season by the late John Harlan, with the late Art James as an occasional fill-in.
I remember watching Face the Music in reruns on CBN and USA Network and when the show returned to CBN back in the 90's when it was renamed The Family Channel
And I remember watching Face the Music every weeknight at 7:30 on WTVQ in Lexington for its entire run, WHAS in Louisville for the first season and on WAVE 3 in Louisville for the second season (replacing the Geoff Edwards-hosted Play The Percentages).
I hope they officially release these on DVD someday. This show brings back such pleasant memories! I wish there was a petition fans could sign. In about a week, though, I'll be getting some "bootlegged" dvds that have been burned from vhs; hope they'll be good quality. There is *one* episode I'd like to see again, though; Howard Hughes was the baby at the end. The first song they play is Leavin' on a Jet Plane. When Ron asks the man who they're looking for, he says, "Pontius Pilate/Pilot!" Ron, the audience, the band, Lisa, and even the man himself, laughs. The man is in the military with the rank of "Major" and wears a dark uniform. Navy or Marines? I can't even remember his name, it was so long ago. I can't find this listed anywhere and I hope it's not a Nelson Mandela Effect Experience; I've had a few of those!
10.000 is great.
Face the music
however the show aired on cbn and the usa network.
....with all the extras of course.
18:24 Ted McGinley from Married with Children
this show is like name that tune.
Every time I see Ron Ely, I think of Gene Rayburn.
i liked this show.
good show
good show.
I liked this show.
i love this show.
this show should have aired on buzzr.
it,s time to face the music
i love face the music.
well i liked both name that tune and face the music.
Dennis did excellent. 😀👍
the songs that are played and heard are familiar songs.
MBK1997 - This is 'Mac'. I tried for years to get a copy of this show from Golden West Broadcasting, but never had success. Thanks for sharing, and allowing ME to share with others that "15 minutes of fame" that Andy Warhol spoke of back in the day!
Always good to see the contestants on here.
Hi Mac, Great to see you on here and thank you for your service.
Possible error- I wonder what the king is doing tonight is NOT Yul Brenner but from Camelot.
BEAUTIFUL man Ron Ely
Lendary Tarzan 1968
THE best
who knows if mac carmen and ray are still alive.
if u seen my comments, you will see that "mac" replied back to me
this show and name that tune have never aired on buzzr.
there is not a lot of Name that Tune on UA-cam. I think they have been destroyed?
This was on in primetime where I lived.
That guy Dennis was incredible at that game. Congrats on winning the cool wardrobe Mac.
Incidentally, Dennis won the $10,000 on the clue 'Canadian Sunset', a piano piece, leading to singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka.
if only someone has that episode of FTM
Here's your host TARZAN
I knew the answer of Famous Landmark.
Can you Please Uploaded the Video for a Full Episodes of the Season 2 of "Face The Music!" (Syndication) From (1980-81)!!!?
Please and Thank You, I'll appreciate for it!!!?
2:46 this 1st round has two looks of the faces this will be the 2nd of them
What Carmen the contestant was meaning when Ron was asked to do the "Miss America Pageant," he actually hosted that pageant for either 1-2 years. I'm not sure if he sang "There She Is, Miss America" however.
Yes he did
That was me, Carmen. Actually the producers of the show told me to ask Ron Ely that question about the Miss America pageant. Not something I would normally have asked anyone, but that's how they try to make the shows more entertaining.
I got booed for singing one of the photos songs
at 12:13 I hear a Judge yells "NO" for saying the wrong title that MAC answered there.
What 5 people gave this a thumbs down???
Hello Joe. This is MBK1997. Im using my other UA-cam account. Im very grateful to hear from a game show contestant like you. Im very glad to help you out here. How are you doing today and how was your experience on "Face The Music"
+barry wallo It was interesting, because I had never actually watched the show when I auditioned! I loved the experience, and the events leading up to actually taping the show were actually quite easy and seamless. The 'angst' came a couple of weeks later when the show actually aired, and I had a collection of friends watching - I had no idea how I came across. Great life experience!
+Joe McDermott That is awesome. I also wanted to say since you are a Staff Sargeant Army man, I want to thank you for your service.
Proud to have served in the Active Force - and still serving today as an Army Civilian! I love this country! My privilege to serve!
i wanted to ask you what was the process in applying for Face The Music? Was it basically music questions? Just curious about that. thanks.
@@MBK1997 Actually - there was a 'casting call' when I was stationed in Monterey, CA. You called in and made an appointment. On my day, I went to a local hotel where about 50 others gathered for 'auditions'. We all went into a conference room, were given bio-sheets (to tell about ourselves) and a sheet with 25 blank lines. The staffer had a small cassette player in the front of the room and played snippets of 25 songs (3-4 seconds each) and we had to write down our guesses. At the end of it all, they 'graded' the papers and selected nine people to move forward. e went through stand-up interviews and then a series of mock-games, listening to and answering/guessing names of songs. We were whittled down to six and went through several combinations of prospective contestants in a run-through of the game format. At the end of it all, the staffer brought us all back in and said they would like all of us to go to Hollywood, but they could only take one, and that ONE was ME! Being in the Army, I had to get permission from my headquarters to take time off to be on TV (I was attending a language course in Monterey at the time). I went to Hollywood for taping (KTLA-TV5 in LA) and was surprised at the number of people (prospective contestants) - I am no math genius, but I know that they did five tapings in a session (day) and there were well-over 100 people there, which meant some people would not get on (at least not THAT day). They called the first three contestants to and the remainder of us waited in the green room, watching the taping and instantly bonding with each other. They did two more tapings and then broke for supper. By now, I was beginning to sweat, because getting the time off was not easy, and if I had to come back another time, I might not be able to. Well, when they resumed tapping, I was selected for my show, and the three of us were instructed to get into our 'first show' outfit and get on stage. The whole experience was kinda surreal - doing it was a piece of cake. There was a studio audience of about 200 or so, but from the set we could not really make anybody out for the bright lights on stage. We had to review our 'Bio cards' to ensure that Ron Ely had the right information for his 'interview' during a game pause. It was over before I knew it, and then the waiting began. My consolation prize was actually pretty awesome - a collection of 'Angel Flight' European-cut suits (I was enroute to a civilian-clothes assignent in Europe shortly after the show was taped). Actually received the prize once the show aired, which was about a week later. I had some of my classmates to the house for my 'premier'. and I had more jitters for them watching than \i did tapping the show (with no idea how I came across on TV!) Several years later, I was selected as an alternate for 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' with Regis Philbin. They flew my wife and I to NNew York, put us up on Broadway and gave us some spending money. Went through all the rehearsals, but did not make it on stage. My wife, however, got lots of airtime, since she was seated in the 'loved ones' section of the audience, so when the camera cut to interview a loved one, she was there as wel!
I wonder where Carmen Thompson and Ray Gomez are? I hope they are seeing their game show moment too. This would be great to have all 3 reunite on the comments here.
Hi there:) that was me! Carmen 😊 Alive & well. I just did a search and amazed found this, thanks for uploading these old memories.
@@cdevida HI Carmen you look great in the 80's and you tried your best on the show. 😀👍
the announcer almost sound a lot like Johnny Gilbert
The announcer for the first season was Dave Williams, who was replaced for the second season by the late John Harlan, with the late Art James as an occasional fill-in.
I remember watching Face the Music in reruns on CBN and USA Network and when the show returned to CBN back in the 90's when it was renamed The Family Channel
And I remember watching Face the Music every weeknight at 7:30 on WTVQ in Lexington for its entire run, WHAS in Louisville for the first season and on WAVE 3 in Louisville for the second season (replacing the Geoff Edwards-hosted Play The Percentages).
Wow, that third round was "interesting."
It's hard to believe that this guy once played Tarzan in the movies.
Actually, Johnny Weismuller played Tarzan in the movies - Ron Ely was in the television version back in the day!
Can you post the show that Dennis was on? You seem to have a lot of details about it.
See, Understand, Express This is the ONLY episode i have of Face The Music. Sorry.
At 16:08, Mac does his best announcer voice when he says "$10,000!" Lol
I hope they officially release these on DVD someday. This show brings back such pleasant memories! I wish there was a petition fans could sign. In about a week, though, I'll be getting some "bootlegged" dvds that have been burned from vhs; hope they'll be good quality.
There is *one* episode I'd like to see again, though; Howard Hughes was the baby at the end. The first song they play is Leavin' on a Jet Plane. When Ron asks the man who they're looking for, he says, "Pontius Pilate/Pilot!" Ron, the audience, the band, Lisa, and even the man himself, laughs. The man is in the military with the rank of "Major" and wears a dark uniform. Navy or Marines? I can't even remember his name, it was so long ago. I can't find this listed anywhere and I hope it's not a Nelson Mandela Effect Experience; I've had a few of those!
Face the music