The Dating Game
Series Overview
The Dating Game is an ABC television show that first aired on December 20, 1965 and was the first of many shows created and packaged by Chuck Barris from the 1960s through the 1980s. ABC dropped the show on July 6, 1973, but it continued in syndication for another year as The New Dating Game. It was revived as follows: 1978–1980, 1986–1989 and 1996–1999. For years it was almost always aired in tandem with another Barris production, The Newlywed Game, which premiered on ABC the following year. The show was a forerunner of a number of other shows themed in the same style.
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2 Seasons • 259 Episodes
30 min per episode
1965 – 1966
Premiered: Mon, Dec 20, 1965
Chuck BarrisLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 71: “Wednesday December 7, 1966”
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Chuck Barris
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What is The Dating Game about?
The Dating Game is an ABC television show that first aired on December 20, 1965 and was the first of many shows created and packaged by Chuck Barris from the 1960s through the 1980s. ABC dropped the show on July 6, 1973, but it continued in syndication for another year as The New Dating Game. It was revived as follows: 1978–1980, 1986–1989 and 1996–1999. For years it was almost always aired in tandem with another Barris production, The Newlywed Game, which premiered on ABC the following year. The show was a forerunner of a number of other shows themed in the same style.
How many seasons does The Dating Game have?
The Dating Game comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Dating Game?
Key cast members in The Dating Game include Elaine Joyce, Chuck Woolery, Jim Lange, Bob Hilton, Johnny Jacobs.
Who created or directed The Dating Game?
The Dating Game was developed and directed by Chuck Barris.