My three favorite game shows of that era were (in no particular order) Classic Concentration, Super Password and Scrabble, all of them NBC game shows. I can't believe they're not around anymore.
Well there is a slight possibility that Concertration will be revived by NBC Universal in the future since they already got the rights to the game show currently
sheesh! Down Alex!!! I've never seen him so gaga over a contestant! I hope she at least went out on a date with him after the airing! He was a little smitten with Miss Lana....to say the least! lol
I've been trying to find a couple of episodes of Concentration. My late husband was a contestant and our grown sons would like to see the episodes. It had to be a Halloween show - my husband was given a striped "convict" costume to wear. His name is Ray & i'm pretty sure this was in 1990. If anyone has info I'd truly appreciate it. Thanks!
You never had a tape of any of the shows? I’m assuming the crew would have given the contestants a video (or DVD nowadays) of their episode just for a keepsake at least.
not a convict but this is a halloween episode with a Ray Martz (sp) as a contestant, who said he was married with kids and "one on the way", so I'm really hoping this is him. ua-cam.com/video/dYXiQo3X2Ak/v-deo.html and if the link doesn't work do a youtube search for the title: "Classic Concentration taped Halloween 1991 OAD:Halloween 1990 (the first few seconds are missing)". According to the CC guide, this Ray went on to win a few episodes, so I'm hoping this is your video you're looking for. Also to note, it's quite possible he dressed in a different costume for the other episode so that might have been the convict costume. Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants # 0882[18] October 31, 1990 Game 1: Claire ($1,379) vs. Ray Game 2: Claire ($6,762) vs. Ray # 0883[19] November 01, 1990 Game 1: Claire ($6,762) vs. Ray ($0) Game 2: Martha vs. Ray ($?) If this is him, you could contact NBC to request the full episodes with the specific information that it is Classic Concentration Episodes 0882 and 0883 airing 10/31/90 and 11/1/90.
Pop Pop W According to Steve Ryan, the man behind Classic Concentration's puzzles, the cars are driven onto special pallets which are hoisted up into the air and individual platforms are rolled underneath them. Then these eight platforms are connected together to create that spiral staircase look (I got this info from Steve Ryan's book that he published back in 1991 titled "Classic Concentration: The Game, The Show, The Puzzles").
This show was a diamond in the rough. It should've run longer.
I love the fact that it has the commercials. It really helps the experience.
Love old gameshow tapings with the 80's & 90's commercials. I like seeking out those particular videos specifically.
This is one of the best game shows on TV
I agree and I feel that NBC needs to revive this show.
God, I love Marjorie... lol.. I said out loud, "She's such a good sport" just a few seconds before Alex did.. lol
RIP ALEX TREBEK (1940-2020)
We love you Alex
Poor Alex, if he dressed and talked like that today he would be accused of cultural appropriation and banned from television.
Alex has pancreatic cancer died
Nice to see Alex Trebec on this one. Rest in peace
So long Alex we love you
Alex should have worn that on Jeopardy also.
Love the commercials! Takes me back
I'm glad Lana was able to take a good prize. I had a shower radio...would be sad if that was the only prize.
My three favorite game shows of that era were (in no particular order) Classic Concentration, Super Password and Scrabble, all of them NBC game shows. I can't believe they're not around anymore.
Well there is a slight possibility that Concertration will be revived by NBC Universal in the future since they already got the rights to the game show currently
Mark Goodson's Daughter Cracks Me Up @13:27
sheesh! Down Alex!!! I've never seen him so gaga over a contestant! I hope she at least went out on a date with him after the airing! He was a little smitten with Miss Lana....to say the least! lol
This is the second episode I have seen that he is sweet on a Asian
All the NBC game shows on this week in 1988 celebrated Halloween to some degree as "Trick or Treat" week.
I've been trying to find a couple of episodes of Concentration. My late husband was a contestant and our grown sons would like to see the episodes. It had to be a Halloween show - my husband was given a striped "convict" costume to wear. His name is Ray & i'm pretty sure this was in 1990. If anyone has info I'd truly appreciate it. Thanks!
You never had a tape of any of the shows? I’m assuming the crew would have given the contestants a video (or DVD nowadays) of their episode just for a keepsake at least.
If she did she would not be asking
Good news: Classic Concentration is now being aired on the BUZZR network, and those episodes will eventually be shown again.
You can write to nbc and see if the can give you a tape of it
not a convict but this is a halloween episode with a Ray Martz (sp) as a contestant, who said he was married with kids and "one on the way", so I'm really hoping this is him. ua-cam.com/video/dYXiQo3X2Ak/v-deo.html and if the link doesn't work do a youtube search for the title:
"Classic Concentration taped Halloween 1991 OAD:Halloween 1990 (the first few seconds are missing)".
According to the CC guide, this Ray went on to win a few episodes, so I'm hoping this is your video you're looking for. Also to note, it's quite possible he dressed in a different costume for the other episode so that might have been the convict costume.
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
# 0882[18] October 31, 1990 Game 1: Claire ($1,379) vs. Ray
Game 2: Claire ($6,762) vs. Ray
# 0883[19] November 01, 1990 Game 1: Claire ($6,762) vs. Ray ($0)
Game 2: Martha vs. Ray ($?)
If this is him, you could contact NBC to request the full episodes with the specific information that it is Classic Concentration Episodes 0882 and 0883 airing 10/31/90 and 11/1/90.
this show is currently aired weekdays at 1pm & saturdays at 4pm on Buzzr
It reminds when I was young during the early 90's
A matador, dealing with bulls
Too bad Lana had that dry spell in the middle. That was quite the run at the end and would have been a very exciting win!
Happy Halloween
Alex is so smitten with Lana
yellow fever
Hmm wonder if Lana still has that psycho radio. I want one lol.
11-28-20
Alex Trebek speaks good Spanish
Yes indeed he's good
Luther vandross got his butt kicked
CLASSIC CONCENTRATION IS HOSTED BY ALEX TREBEK
Goodbye Alex
They trick-or-treated for a new car
Has Buzzr aired this episode yet?
Does anyone know how they put the cars on those platforms?
Not sure 100%,but I'd guess the platforms were able to be raised and lowered....
Pop Pop W According to Steve Ryan, the man behind Classic Concentration's puzzles, the cars are driven onto special pallets which are hoisted up into the air and individual platforms are rolled underneath them. Then these eight platforms are connected together to create that spiral staircase look (I got this info from Steve Ryan's book that he published back in 1991 titled "Classic Concentration: The Game, The Show, The Puzzles").
Wonder how old is lana now in 2020😂...
"Senior at UC-Santa Barbara" so that puts her on average 21 or 22, airdate in 1988, 32 years ago, so 53 or 54ish now, so safe to say early to mid 50s.
Must've been 1 of the later season episodes. 2 doors didn't open up. Also, only 1 car round. Didn't like this format, at all.
Episode #0371
Alex is so dull in this game show jepordy was a good fit for him