Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.8/10
The Name of the Game
Overview
The Name of the Game is an American television series starring Tony Franciosa, Gene Barry, and Robert Stack that ran from 1968 to 1971 on NBC, totaling 76 episodes of 90 minutes. It was a pioneering wheel series, setting the stage for The Bold Ones and the NBC Mystery Movie in the 1970s. The show had an extremely large budget for a television series.
This production, originally released in 1968, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 1966-11-26
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
26 Episodes • Aired 1968-09-20
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
26 Episodes • Aired 1969-09-19
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
24 Episodes • Aired 1970-09-18
No season overview provided for this season.