The Name of the Game
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 76 Episodes
90 min per episode
1968 – 1971
Premiered: Fri, Sep 20, 1968
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 24: “The Showdown”
Howard's (GB) ancestor, an old west gambler, tries to stay alive in the face of a showdown.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Irving, Dean Hargrove, David Victor, Boris Sagal, George Eckstein
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Hargrove
Producer
David Victor
Producer
Boris Sagal
Producer
George Eckstein
Producer
Leslie Stevens
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is The Name of the Game about?
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.
How many seasons does The Name of the Game have?
The Name of the Game comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Name of the Game?
Key cast members in The Name of the Game include Not specified.
Who created or directed The Name of the Game?
The Name of the Game was developed and directed by Not specified.