I loved this show..especially the build up to the last 5 minutes. jFunny, Michael had a chance had he picked it- to win the very expensive Corvette on his first day. I never remember seeing the Corvette start whenever I watched "Split Second" -school holidays, etc... It was a theory amongst us 11 yr olds that "the Corvette never was the one that started"...Proven wrong 38 years later! THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!
Hell, the whole package is one of the best trivia games ever. Fast-paced and tough. Tom Kennedy really made this sucker sing. Always great to see what little we can of this (mostly) lost classic. Thanks for posting!
Thanks got posting. One oft all-time favorite game shows. Way underrated. It's not Jeopardy but very solid. The countdown round was a great way to end the show.
This was indeed a very rare classic from ABC Daytime in 1972. With very special thanks in memory of the late Jack Narz, who was the syndicated host of both CONCENTRATION and NOW YOU SEE IT. Thanks again for your support.
2:01 - that sting (awesome chords) is actually the ending attached to the end of the cue played at 2:57 with the Charmglow barbecue. Both would be played during the first All-New Let's Make a Deal season as well as the theme song for car descriptions. Awesome uploads!
It is in black and white, because, though I recorded it in color with a borrowed reel to reel half inch recorder, as VCRs were not around, when I tried to dub it onto my VCR years later with a rented color recorder the video had flashes and glitches. Don't know why. A friend had a B&W reel to reel recorder and he suggested I dub it that way, which didn't have breakup and such, so that at least I would have a record of it. Looking for a color reel to reel nowadays would be hard, and I'm not sure the tape would be viable after all these years. At least you can enjoy the shows (I hope).
Wow. And I about to ask "Was this recorded in Kinescope?" Because they were being phased out in the 1970's for [then] reel-to-reel video-tape recordings .
I think kinescope was phased out by the networks in the 50's, because, as a kid, I remember going to tapings of game shows in NYC, and it was all videotape, not kinescopes. However, when I was in the army and we played TV shows for the troops on local AFRTS TV, most of the shows were kines, but I think they were produced that way from tapes, as we didn't have videotape facilities until 1970 and were using projectors. The original shows, however, were produced on videotape.
A friend had a reel-to-reel 1/2" color video machine (VCRs were not in use then). So, I have 4 1/2" color tapes, but unfortunately have not been able to dub them onto VCR or DVD. I tried to a few years after the airing, and rented a 1/2" machine. For some reason, there was a lot of break-up in the color, so I wound up using a friend's B&W 1/2" machine -- which didn't have the break-up -- thinking it was better than nothing. Later, had to transfer from Beta to VHS, hence some deterioration.
My guess is that he would do it for free, IF he has access to the equipment. He is a game show expert, co-author of the Encyclopedia of Game Shows (various volumes). I don't know if he has access to the right equipment. I'll ask and you can decide later.
He can take the $1200, pay $600 in taxes. The car's probably worth around $4,800, tax is around $2,400. So if he puts his winnings and $1,800 cash from his bank account, he can keep the car. Otherwise it goes to Uncle Sam :(
I remember this show when I was a child. I know they have the corvette on more than once I think I remember seeing it during the 2d and 3d seasons. I remember a woman one one I think it was season 3. It was red. Any one have the footage?
Excellent stuff...show producer Monty Hall hosted a version in the late-80s that I used to watch as a kid, but this holds up very well for 36 years old! So, how did you like your Grand Prix? :-)
@lamccaugh I'm sure white shoes were Tom's own fancy....I have a 1967 episode of YOU DON'T SAY where he is wearing them in a film clip showing off the car a contestant could win (interestingly, a Pontiac convertible)
@@jeremyprice7256Thanks, but that would be a really old car today. I am still trying to find a reel to reel machine (not too costly) to see if my tapes are still transferable in color.
I have a friend who works for the Game Show Network, and who has friends with older equipment, I think. Do you want me to ask if he knows anyone who can do the transfer?
I had the original reel-to-reel 1/2 inch tapes, taped on a former friend's machine, which were in color and later rented a machine (hard to find) to transfer to VHS. Unfortunately, as a few years had passed, the color kept breaking up. I returned the machine, and a friend who owned a b&w reel-to-reel machine suggested that, as they played well on his machine, "Wouldn't it be better to at least have a record of the show?" Made sense, so that's why they are in black and white. Someday (still have the tapes), I hope to find an inexpensive machine to rent (if they're still around), but as I had problems many years ago I am not holding out hope it will be successful.
If this is the Michael Russnow who won that Grand Prix many years ago on Split Second, then let me start off by saying that it's a great pleasure to hear from you. I'm very happy you won and in conclusion, I'd just like to ask, "Do you still have that Grand Prix that you won?"
It is in black and white, because, though I recorded it in color with a borrowed reel to reel half inch recorder, as VCRs were not around, when I tried to dub it onto my VCR years later with a rented color recorder the video had flashes and glitches. Don't know why. A friend had a B&W reel to reel recorder and he suggested I dub it that way, which didn't have breakup and such, so that at least I would have a record of it. Looking for a color reel to reel nowadays would be hard, and I'm not sure the tape would be viable after all these years. At least you can enjoy the shows (I hope).
When it comes to a body needing milk, I prefer the famous billboard of "Susan" in her bikini--it can be seen in the movie EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SEX (BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK).
Unless it was very cheap, no thanks. I'm not even sure the tapes are in great shape, given the earlier experience. I recently borrowed a friend's old machine to try a dub, but the machine, sadly, no longer worked. Someday, after a script sale or two, I might invest in such an attempt. For now, B&W -- and the unfortunate video break-up, especially on Episode 3, will have to suffice. Fortunately, much of it is still viewable and hopefully enjoyable.
The Countdown Round was genius...the game's format was genius...the end game not so much. Am I the only one who thinks that the end game could have been better designed?
Michael russnow did brilliant. 😀👍
I loved this show..especially the build up to the last 5 minutes. jFunny, Michael had a chance had he picked it- to win the very expensive Corvette on his first day. I never remember seeing the Corvette start whenever I watched "Split Second" -school holidays, etc... It was a theory amongst us 11 yr olds that "the Corvette never was the one that started"...Proven wrong 38 years later!
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!
Hell, the whole package is one of the best trivia games ever. Fast-paced and tough. Tom Kennedy really made this sucker sing. Always great to see what little we can of this (mostly) lost classic. Thanks for posting!
Looked up The Jungle Book on Wikipedia, and Rudyard Kipling did indeed write that book. I don't know why it was ruled incorrect here.
The question was about novels; The Jungle Book was short stories
This is the first Tom Kennedy game show I remember seeing in childhood. I was too young to remember seeing YOU DON'T SAY! in its weekday run on NBC.
7:43 This has been a Fremantle production Stefan Hatos Monty Hall executive producers.
I loved the way that in the closing credits, the companies that provided prizes were revealed just like the three parts of the questions.
Thanks got posting. One oft all-time favorite game shows. Way underrated. It's not Jeopardy but very solid. The countdown round was a great way to end the show.
This was indeed a very rare classic from ABC Daytime in 1972. With very special thanks in memory of the late Jack Narz, who was the syndicated host of both CONCENTRATION and NOW YOU SEE IT. Thanks again for your support.
The Grand Prix. Great pimp mobile for the era.
...also one of the best game show themes in TV history.
Well, it is about time for a full episode.
2:01 - that sting (awesome chords) is actually the ending attached to the end of the cue played at 2:57 with the Charmglow barbecue. Both would be played during the first All-New Let's Make a Deal season as well as the theme song for car descriptions.
Awesome uploads!
It is in black and white, because, though I recorded it in color with a borrowed reel to reel half inch recorder, as VCRs were not around, when I tried to dub it onto my VCR years later with a rented color recorder the video had flashes and glitches. Don't know why. A friend had a B&W reel to reel recorder and he suggested I dub it that way, which didn't have breakup and such, so that at least I would have a record of it. Looking for a color reel to reel nowadays would be hard, and I'm not sure the tape would be viable after all these years. At least you can enjoy the shows (I hope).
Wow. And I about to ask "Was this recorded in Kinescope?" Because they were being phased out in the 1970's for [then]
reel-to-reel video-tape recordings .
I think kinescope was phased out by the networks in the 50's, because, as a kid, I remember going to tapings of game shows in NYC, and it was all videotape, not kinescopes. However, when I was in the army and we played TV shows for the troops on local AFRTS TV, most of the shows were kines, but I think they were produced that way from tapes, as we didn't have videotape facilities until 1970 and were using projectors. The original shows, however, were produced on videotape.
BTW, the Grand Prix was the car that Michael went for on day two.
The Countdown Round is one of the best final round formats of any game show.
5:31 HE GOT IT!!!!
If you live in or visiting the Los Angeles area and would like to become a contestant on "Split Second", you are 34 years/1 month too late.
Enjoyable and exciting episode...from start to finish!
GREAT!!! I love it!!!
Thanks for this, it's good.
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Thanks for posting this. DId you tape this or did they give you copies?
LOVE THOSE CARS!!!
Yeah, and incidentally, the theme music was also used as car music on the 1984-86 version of "Let's Make a Deal".
A friend had a reel-to-reel 1/2" color video machine (VCRs were not in use then). So, I have 4 1/2" color tapes, but unfortunately have not been able to dub them onto VCR or DVD.
I tried to a few years after the airing, and rented a 1/2" machine. For some reason, there was a lot of break-up in the color, so I wound up using a friend's B&W 1/2" machine -- which didn't have the break-up -- thinking it was better than nothing. Later, had to transfer from Beta to VHS, hence some deterioration.
My guess is that he would do it for free, IF he has access to the equipment. He is a game show expert, co-author of the Encyclopedia of Game Shows (various volumes). I don't know if he has access to the right equipment. I'll ask and you can decide later.
there had to be women contestants who have been winners on Split Second. That would be something to watch !
I saw a clip of a lady winning a car on a 1984 TV special devoted to game shows which aired on NBC and was hosted by Carl Reiner.
He can take the $1200, pay $600 in taxes. The car's probably worth around $4,800, tax is around $2,400. So if he puts his winnings and $1,800 cash from his bank account, he can keep the car. Otherwise it goes to Uncle Sam :(
Joe -naw, you put the best insurance on it and total it or have it stolen and keep the cash...just kidding, don't arrest me!
I remember this show when I was a child. I know they have the corvette on more than once I think I remember seeing it during the 2d and 3d seasons. I remember a woman one one I think it was season 3. It was red. Any one have the footage?
Excellent stuff...show producer Monty Hall hosted a version in the late-80s that I used to watch as a kid, but this holds up very well for 36 years old!
So, how did you like your Grand Prix? :-)
@lamccaugh I'm sure white shoes were Tom's own fancy....I have a 1967 episode of YOU DON'T SAY where he is wearing them in a film clip showing off the car a contestant could win (interestingly, a Pontiac convertible)
Eddie Albert at 3:45
Does he still have that car and is it still working?
It was a long time ago and was immediately sold.
@@kerrloy What a shame!
@@kerrloy I only meant that I was hoping you would still have it but if you sold it and you're better off because of it, I'm really happy for you.
@@jeremyprice7256Thanks, but that would be a really old car today. I am still trying to find a reel to reel machine (not too costly) to see if my tapes are still transferable in color.
I have a friend who works for the Game Show Network, and who has friends with older equipment, I think. Do you want me to ask if he knows anyone who can do the transfer?
Oh, wow!
5:30 Vrooom!!!
I guarantee you it wasn't nearly so bad!
Why is this in black and white?
I had the original reel-to-reel 1/2 inch tapes, taped on a former friend's machine, which were in color and later rented a machine (hard to find) to transfer to VHS. Unfortunately, as a few years had passed, the color kept breaking up. I returned the machine, and a friend who owned a b&w reel-to-reel machine suggested that, as they played well on his machine, "Wouldn't it be better to at least have a record of the show?" Made sense, so that's why they are in black and white. Someday (still have the tapes), I hope to find an inexpensive machine to rent (if they're still around), but as I had problems many years ago I am not holding out hope it will be successful.
If this is the Michael Russnow who won that Grand Prix many years ago on Split Second, then let me start off by saying that it's a great pleasure to hear from you. I'm very happy you won and in conclusion, I'd just like to ask, "Do you still have that Grand Prix that you won?"
It is in black and white, because, though I recorded it in color with a borrowed reel to reel half inch recorder, as VCRs were not around, when I tried to dub it onto my VCR years later with a rented color recorder the video had flashes and glitches. Don't know why. A friend had a B&W reel to reel recorder and he suggested I dub it that way, which didn't have breakup and such, so that at least I would have a record of it. Looking for a color reel to reel nowadays would be hard, and I'm not sure the tape would be viable after all these years. At least you can enjoy the shows (I hope).
When it comes to a body needing milk, I prefer the famous billboard of "Susan" in her bikini--it can be seen in the movie EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SEX (BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK).
Unless it was very cheap, no thanks. I'm not even sure the tapes are in great shape, given the earlier experience. I recently borrowed a friend's old machine to try a dub, but the machine, sadly, no longer worked.
Someday, after a script sale or two, I might invest in such an attempt. For now, B&W -- and the unfortunate video break-up, especially on Episode 3, will have to suffice.
Fortunately, much of it is still viewable and hopefully enjoyable.
The Countdown Round was genius...the game's format was genius...the end game not so much. Am I the only one who thinks that the end game could have been better designed?