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Wordle Goes Primetime: Guthrie to Host NBC's New Game Show
entertainment14 days ago

Wordle Goes Primetime: Guthrie to Host NBC's New Game Show

NBC has ordered a Wordle-based primetime game show set to premiere in 2027, with Today co-host Savannah Guthrie hosting and production by NBCUniversal Formats; casting is underway for teams of three competing for a large cash prize. The project stems from Wordle’s viral rise and NYT acquisition in 2022, with The New York Times collaborating with NBCUniversal and Jimmy Fallon’s team, and NBC planning global licensing for future local versions.

via CNN|
#entertainment#game-show#nbc
Wordle Is Getting a Prime-Time Makeover on NBC with Savannah Guthrie
entertainment14 days ago

Wordle Is Getting a Prime-Time Makeover on NBC with Savannah Guthrie

NBC has ordered a primetime Wordle game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie, set to premiere in 2027. Casting is underway for teams of three competing for a large cash prize. The show is a collaboration between NBCUniversal Formats and The New York Times, which originally created Wordle and is licensing the format globally, with Jimmy Fallon’s production company involved and Guthrie announced as host.

via CNN|
#entertainment#game-show#nbc
NBC Bets on Wordle for Prime-Time Team Competition
entertainment15 days ago

NBC Bets on Wordle for Prime-Time Team Competition

NBC has greenlighted a primetime Wordle-based game show produced by Jimmy Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog, Universal Television Alternative Studio and The New York Times, with Savannah Guthrie hosting. The format converts the five-letter Wordle puzzles into a team-based, head-to-head competition with squads and a cash prize, aiming for a 2027 premiere after production starts later this year. Wordle has previously spawned a Hasbro board game and a VR app, and was acquired by The New York Times in 2022.

via Engadget|
#entertainment#game-show#nbc
NBC Bets on Wordle for Prime Time With Guthrie Hosting
entertainment15 days ago

NBC Bets on Wordle for Prime Time With Guthrie Hosting

NBC has ordered a TV adaptation of the New York Times word game Wordle, to be hosted by Savannah Guthrie and executive-produced by Jimmy Fallon. The supersized word-puzzle series will put squads in a head-to-head arena for a cash prize, with production set to begin later this year and a 2027 premiere window. The show is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio in partnership with Electric Hot Dog and The New York Times, licensing Wordle’s format from NBCUniversal Formats.

via variety.com|
#entertainment#game-show#jimmy-fallon
Alton Business Owner Dan King Wins Over $60,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune'
entertainment4 months ago

Alton Business Owner Dan King Wins Over $60,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Olmsted Township resident Danny Roman, a fan of 'Wheel of Fortune,' fulfilled his dream by appearing on the show after a lengthy audition process, with his episode airing on January 9, 2026. Roman, who prepared extensively and kept the experience a secret, shared that it was a memorable behind-the-scenes experience, especially for his family.

via Cleveland.com|
#danny-roman#entertainment#game-show
tv10 months ago

Matt Damon and Ken Jennings Win $1 Million on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

Ken Jennings and Matt Damon won $1 million for Water.org on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' with Jennings expressing excitement about the win and joking about Damon's IQ. The episode featured playful banter involving Jimmy Kimmel, who orchestrated the celebrity pairing for charity, and included memorable moments like calling a lifeline to 'Jeopardy!' champ Brad Rutter. The win marked Jennings's first 'Millionaire' victory, and the episode added to the show's entertainment with celebrity antics and strategic gameplay.

via Variety|
#charity#game-show#ken-jennings