The Finish Line (1)

The Finish Line was an unsold pilot where contestants got there partner to say the clue by using part of the clue that they were given. Another pilot was shot in 1990 by the same packager, but the format wasn’t the same.

Gameplay
First, Kalter would read a statement and then a clue would be given. The contestant would give his or her partner part of the clue. If the partner got the clue right, the team would win 25 points. 150 points won the game.

Bonus Game
Out of a big post would come five letters. The contestant would give his or here partner a question with the answer starting with the letter. If the partner gets the question right, the post will display the letter and the team will win $100. If the team can unscramble the 5 letters in 60 seconds, they will win $2,500. They can also win $10,000 if they can guess the first five words and unscramble them.

Trivia

 * Two pilots were taped in the same day. The first pilot had all civilian contestants. The second pilot had celebrity partners. The celebrities were Anita Gillette and Nipsey Russell.

Studio
Studio 41, CBS, New York City

Link
The Finish Line (1975) @ The Game Show Pilot Light