User:Gameshowguy2000/Card Sharks CBS Video Archive

CBS Daytime: January 6, 1986-March 31, 1989 (826 episodes)

Seeing as nobody else has decided to do one, I decided to go into the foray and try out creating Video Archives for myself and do one for the CBS version of Card Sharks, which lasted from 1986-1989, and even spawned a computer game that you can find on the Merchandise page (including one for the Commodore 64 that you can see here). As you may have guessed, it was hosted by Bob Eubanks with Gene Wood as announcer and Lacey Pemberton and Susannah Williams as dealers. As everyone knows, it was a revival of the NBC series hosted by Jim Perry from 1978-81, and spawned a syndicated version hosted by Bill Rafferty from 1986-87; but like every game show that gets revived, as the old proverb says "While some things change, some things stay the same."

Oh, and in case you were curious...instead of the Trebek Double Dare theme, the music was composed by Edd Kalehoff, famous for many TV themes including ABC's/ESPN's Monday Night Football, PBS's Nightly Business Report, and two famous NYC news themes: "Grandeur" for WCBS-TV (used on The Price is Right; he also composed the jazzy cues including the theme song for the short lived 1994 version) and "NBC Stations" for WNBC-TV.

If you want to see the video archive for the terrible 2001 version, you can view Daniel's page here; his reasons for not doing this version are explained on his user page, but he has hinted he may do the Rafferty version at some point. So that is where I step in with this version. Heck, there's even an episode guide and a timeline to help you, if need be (both will be updated as this goes along). In addition, there's even an episode guide at the Mark Goodson Wiki. And for good measure, I'll throw in a link to Nicholas Mooneyhan's archive, and probably use it to help (Remember, I can't do this alone; you guys are allowed to contribute, just like I help Daniel over at the Wheel wiki and over here at his other archives).

In the front game, in addition to game wins paying $100 (as in the original, and for a short period in Bill's version), exact guesses won $500 for 100-person and educated guess questions, and $100 for a 10-person audience survey (in all cases, cash was handed out to the players; but, of course, like every game show that does this, it's all for show; the players get their winnings in the form of a check). Speaking of which, the 10-person audience poll questions begin July 14 and modified to where each group has a common bond (a la Hot Potato) on September 1, with educated guess questions following on October 27, which is when the Joker car game debuts (which is used in the computer game, but the educated guess and 10-person questions are not; plus correctly answering a question awards a $100 bonus instead of $500). The freeze bars are now completely manual (so as to avoid any malfunctions, as there were some on the original). Also, unlike the original, there was no bonus for sweeping the board (the original offered a $500 bonus to any player who could sweep the board in one fell-swoop without miscalling or stopping).

Also originally, Bob's question cards all had "CS" against a white background on the reverse, but were soon changed to the permanent "Ace of Hearts set design" background the following week.

In the Money Cards, players began with $200 to start (like the original), but got an additional $400 (instead of $200) on the second level, and of course, $50 minimum bets until they got to the top card where they must bet at least half their current winnings to that point with the Big Bet (not name-dropped by Bob, but was by Bill); this bumped the top prize from $28,800 to $32,000 (never won). Players originally could change cards at will, even up to three times on one card; by February 3, this was amended to the well-known "change one card per line" rule. In addition, they got one rule right that the NBC Jim Perry version should've gotten right to begin with back in 1978 (though eventually got in 1980, and say it with me): NO (1) LOSS (2) ON (3) A (4) PUSH (5). And speaking of losses, if someone busted on the Money Cards, the scoreboard registers "$0". This would later change to the more familiar "BUST" by February 3, with the new card change rule.

The tiebreaker is amended on February 29, 1988 to a single Sudden Death question, and both base cards are revealed to the controlling player to view prior to deciding whether to play or pass. The range-finder car game debuts on July 4, 1988.

Unlike the Young People's Week on the 1978 NBC Jim Perry version, for this and the 1986 syndicated Bill Rafferty version, all matches contain two different contestants; if their winnings are $2,500 or less, they will receive their winnings in cash, while those who win $2,500 or more will receive certificates of deposit (CD's) that will mature until they turn 18. In addition, the Joker game is played for a Hawaii trip, with two Jokers given at the outset (so two more are hidden in the Money Cards deck).

Oh, and one thing to note: The backs on the cards are a shade lighter than in the 1978 version. You'd have to look at photos from each era to notice.

Note: Buzzr broadcasts will be included, despite them being on Daniel's page; as this is an archive for all available episodes.

LEGAL STUFF SO I DON'T GET SUED: I'm only linking to these videos, none of which were uploaded by me, for the purposes of research and as a public record. Footage ©1986-1989 Mark Goodson Productions and associated entities.

1986

 * January 1986 (early promo, prior to the show's debut {alternate copy})


 * January 6, 1986 (Premiere: Daryl vs. Mitch, with Estelle playing later {taped 12/21/85}, 1985 copyright date; broadcast from GSN {alternate copy of close from original broadcast})
 * January 7, 1986 (#2: Daryl {$5,400} vs. Estelle, continuing from yesterday during Game 1 with Tony playing later; broadcast from Buzzr)
 * January 10, 1986 (#5: Jim {$2,300} vs. Christine, continuing from yesterday during Game 1, with Erica playing later, also features a very bad Big Bet; broadcast from Buzzr)
 * [Jim notes he won $2,100 in the end game (Money Cards).]

Bob's question cards change from "CS" on white background to Ace of Hearts set design
 * January 13, 1986 (#6: Jim {$2,600} vs. Erica, continuing from Friday during Game 2, with Susan playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * January 15, 1986 (#8: Jim {$32,000} vs. Betsy, continuing from yesterday during Game 1, with Diana and Joe playing later; broadcast from GSN, albeit through a camera pointed at a TV)
 * January 21, 1986 (#12: Chris at Money Cards only; broadcast from GSN)
 * January 24, 1986 (#15: Lori {$12,800} vs. Kelly, continuing from yesterday and starting with Game 2; broadcast from GSN)
 * January 29, 1986 (#18: Michael at Money Cards only; broadcast from GSN)

"X" boxes added to contestant area, Money Cards now only allow one card change per line, "BUST" now appears on scoreboard if player busts in Money Cards (as of 2/3)
 * February 4, 1986 (#22: Susan at Money Cards only; broadcast from GSN)


 * February 10, 1986 (#26: Julie {$1,100} vs. Jodi, continuing from yesterday and starting with Game 2, with Tammie playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * February 11, 1986 (#27: Julie {$12,000} vs. Tammie {$100}, continuing from yesterday during Game 2, with Varoujan playing later; original broadcast, commercials included {alternate copy, with "MRC" bug at lower-left corner})
 * February 14, 1986 (#30: Amy {$4,500} vs. Desmond {$100}, continuing from yesterday and starting with the Tiebreaker, with Alysen playing later; with Lacey and Susannah kissing Bob in honor of Valentine's Day; broadcast from GSN}

Theme music revamped (as of 2/17)
 * February 17, 1986 (#31: Amy {$5,400} at Money Cards, then vs. Kay; broadcast from Buzzr, with promos)
 * [First fee plug is for the Sears Spring/Summer Catalog.]
 * February 24, 1986 (#36: Robert {$6,600} vs. Jeanette, continuing from Friday during Game 1, with Catherine playing later, has a Poll Plug for, and I swear I'm not joking with this, single women dating married men; broadcast from Buzzr {alternate copy of Poll Plug)
 * [Based on the wording of said plug, it seems the survey question would've asked how many would admit to dating a married man.]
 * February 26, 1986 (#38: Robert {$8,800} vs. Sandra, with Shelly playing later; broadcast from GSN with commercials included, including one for the {supposedly, your mileage may vary} fake and infamous {gasp!} Miss Cleo; includes a bonus episode of Tic Tac Dough from about the same time}


 * March 24, 1986 (#56: Faith's record-breaking Money Cards; broadcast from GSN {alternate copy})
 * April 15, 1986 (#72: Sandy {$16,750} vs. Elias, continuing from yesterday during Game 1, with Frank and Marybeth playing later; though it would be announced later that Frank would be found to be ineligible and would not be receiving any money won)
 * May 2, 1986 (#83: Marinea {$7,400} vs. Teresa, continuing from yesterday during Game 1 and starting with Sudden Death and each player needing just one card to win, with former Press Your Luck contestant CHRIS KAAS playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * [Chris was on PYL on 11/21 and 11/26-11/29, won $58,779, and was the first champion to not only become a 5-day undefeated champ under the new rule, but also under the new $50,000 limit that began that month. FYI, he wore glasses in that appearance, but not here.]

Bob Hilton fills in
 * May 5, 1986 (#84: Marinea {$9,700} vs. CHRIS KAAS, continuing from Friday during Game 2, with Mary Ann playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * [Features a question on recently-elected mayor of Carmel, CA; none other than Clint Eastwood himself; me thinks he could juggle acting and holding office; correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it against the law to hold another job while in office?]
 * May 6, 1986 {#85: CHRIS KAAS {$2,700} vs. Mary Ann, continuing from yesterday during Game 2, with Carol playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * May 7, 1986 (#86: CHRIS KAAS {$4,200} vs. Carol, continuing from yesterday during Game 2, with Joan playing later)


 * July 7, 1986 (#130/Young People's Week I, Day 1: Tom vs. Kari)

10-person audience survey questions debut (as of 7/14)
 * [Audience poll group: Six men, four women (no special designation)]
 * July 14, 1986 (#135: Vickie vs. Lorenzo, continuing from 7/3 and starting with Game 2, with Karen playing later)
 * [Erroneously dated 7/7. Apparently the uploader got their dates confused.]


 * [Audience poll group: Married Women]
 * August 18, 1986 (#160: Bill at Money Cards only; broadcast from GSN)
 * August 21, 1986 (#163: Steve {$200} at Money Cards, with Pat and Stefoni playing later; broadcast from GSN {alternate copy)
 * August 22, 1986 (#164: Steve {$10,100} vs. Stefoni, continuing from yesterday during Game 2, with Juan playing later)

Audience survey questions modified to where each group has a common bond
 * [Audience poll group: LA Firefighters]
 * September 1, 1986 (#170: Stefoni {$11,000} vs. Juan {$100}, continuing from yesterday and starting with the Tiebreaker, with Gayla playing later)
 * September 3, 1986 (#172: Jeff {$200} at Money Cards, then vs. Marian, with Heather playing later; broadcast from GSN)


 * [Audience poll group: Secretaries]
 * September 30, 1986 (#191: Maria vs. Jeanne; original broadcast, missing first ~5 minutes due to a CBS Special Report)

Audience group members wear name-tags (as of 10/13)
 * [Audience poll group: House Husbands]
 * October 14, 1986 (#201: Ron {$2,100} vs. Joanne, continuing from yesterday with Game 2 and Sudden Death, with Mary playing later; broadcast from GSN)


 * [Audience poll group: Couples Married at least 50 years]
 * October 22, 1986 (#207: Bruce {$27,750} vs. Mary {$100}, continuing from yesterday and starting with the Tiebreaker; Tiebreaker game only)

Car Game version 1.0 and Educated Guess questions debut, Lacey and Susannah wear different outfits (as of 10/27)
 * [Audience poll group: Married Men. Bob Hilton announces. Featured Car: Renault Alliance {$7,674}]
 * October 27, 1986 (#210: Lori {$11,750} at Money Cards and Car Game, with Jeff playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * October 29, 1986 (#212: Jeff {$14,000} at Car Game, then vs. Amy; with Jim playing later)


 * [Audience poll group: Single Women]
 * November 4, 1986 (#216: Cindi ($6,500} vs. Bob Eubanks {yes, really}, with Payday {yes, really} playing later; broadcast from GSN)


 * [Audience poll group: Married Men]
 * November 18, 1986 (#226: Shelley {$12,100} vs. Syrena {$100), continuing from Friday during the Tiebreaker, with Zev ; broadcast from GSN {alternate copy})


 * [Audience poll group: Fathers of Teenage Sons aged 13-15]
 * December 1, 1986 (#231/Young People's Week III, Day 1: Alina vs. Hector, with Melissa and Trevor playing later)
 * [Starting with this YPW and continuing through the end of the series, the kids are playing for a trip to Hawaii, the value for this week's trip is worth $4,216; they are staked with two Jokers with which to play the game, so there are two more Jokers hidden in the Money Cards deck. The seven numbered cards themselves have, among them, one that says "HAWAII".]

Educated Guess answers now appear as chyron (as of 12/19); Christmas decorations appear from 12/19-12/25
 * [Audience poll group: Single Women (12/15-12/18), Single Women: (12/19)]
 * December 19, 1986 (#247: Bard {$14,200} at Money Cards and Car Game, then vs. Diane, with Benjamin playing later)


 * [Audience poll group: Married Women (12/22-12/25), 16-Year Old Boys (12/26); Featured Car: Toyota Tercel ($6,148)]
 * December 22, 1986 (#248: Diane {$5,600} vs. Benjamin, continuing from Friday during Game 1 {alternate copy of Benjamin's Money Cards and Car Game})
 * December 23, 1986 (#249: Benjamin {$8,948} vs. Dina, starting a new match; with Therese playing later {alternate copy})
 * December 24, 1986 (#250: Dina {$5,600} vs. Therese {$100}, continuing from yesterday and starting with Game 2)


 * [Audience poll group: Co-eds from Cal State Fullerton]
 * December 31, 1986 (#265/Young People's Week IV, Day 3: Laura vs. Corey)

1987

 * [Audience poll group: 14-Year-Old Girls. Featured Car: Pontiac Sunbird ($8,563)]
 * January 27, 1987 (#273: Janos {$3,075} vs. Colleen, starting a brand new match, with Marsha playing the champion later; broadcast from GSN)
 * [Erroneously dated January 2; at that time, they were wrapping up Young People's Week.]
 * January 29, 1987 (#275: Bill at Money Cards only, no Car Game; broadcast from GSN)


 * [Audience poll group: Married Men. Bob Hilton announces.]
 * February 18, 1987 (#289/Young People's Week VI, Day 2: KELLIE MARTIN vs. Bryan, continuing from Game 1, with Stephen and Kelly playing later; broadcast from GSN {alternate copy)
 * [Yes, that is the same Kellie Martin who played Becca Thatcher on ABC's Life Goes On from 1989-93, the titular Christy Huddleston in Christy from 1994-95, and Lucy Knight on ER from 1998-2000, among other roles.]


 * [Audience poll group: Engaged Men. Bob Hilton announces.]
 * April 2, 1987 (#320: Eve {$2,850} vs. Gentry, with Lorraine playing later {alternate copy of Eve at Money Cards and Car Game})


 * [Audience poll group: Children from the McCluskey Family Featured Car: Renault Alliance ($8,709)]
 * May 5, 1987 (#343: Kelly {$2,200} at Car Game {was crowned the new champion and won $2,000 in the Money Cards last time}, with Earl and Carla playing against her later; original broadcast with commercials included; includes a bonus episode of Sale of the Century from about the same time}
 * [Kelly is profiled in Come on Down!: The TV Game Show Book, p. 103-104.]


 * [Audience poll group: Full-Time Housewives]
 * June 8, 1987 (#367: Dan {$200} at Money Cards & Car Game, then vs. Phyllis, with Marlon playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * June 10, 1987 (#369: Marlon {$10,300) vs. Julie; broadcast from GSN)


 * [Audience poll group: Los Angeles Raiders]
 * June 15, 1987 (#372: Sylvia {$7,400} at Money Cards & Car Game, then vs. Tina, with David playing later; broadcast from GSN)


 * [Audience poll group: Single Women Who Are Attending College. Featured Car: Chevrolet Sprint {$6,771}}]
 * June 26, 1987 (#381: Sheri {$200) at Money Cards & Car Game, then vs. Gunnar; broadcast from GSN)


 * [Audience poll group: Men Who Have been Married 25 Years or More. Featured Car: Ford Escort {$7,750}. Bob Hilton announces all this week.]
 * June 29, 1987 (#382: Sheri {$29,042} vs. Steve, continuing from Game 1, with Bill playing later)

1988

 * [Audience poll group: Child Beauty Pageant Winners]
 * February 15, 1988 (#536: Kerry {$200} at Money Cards and Car Game, with Peter playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * February 19, 1988 (#540: Ho {$20,000} vs. Lorie, continuing from yesterday during Game 1, with David playing later; broadcast from GSN {clip of a very interesting question from said game}


 * [Audience poll group: Women Married to Men Who Are At Least 10 Years Younger Than They Are. Featured Car: Buick Skyhawk {$9,415}]
 * February 24, 1988 (#543: Christina {$13,165} vs. Marv {$100}, continuing from yesterday and starting with Game 2, with Karen playing later; broadcast from GSN {alternate copies of Christina's Car Game and Marv's Money Cards and Car Game: #1, #2})
 * February 25, 1988 (#544: Marv {$15,615} vs. Karen {$100}, continuing from yesterday during Game 2, with Tom playing later; broadcast from GSN)

Tiebreaker amended to a single Sudden Death question and both base cards revealed to the controlling player prior to the "play/pass" decision as of (2/29)


 * [Audience poll group: Men Married At Least 50 Years]
 * March 29, 1988 (#567/Young People's Week VII, Day 2: Sean at Money Cards and Hawaii Game, with Ryan and Mandy playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * [Trip's value this week is $3,700, and the winning card has "WIN!" on it. Also worth noting is Lacey is pregnant.]
 * March 30, 1988 (#568/Young People's Week VII, Day 3: Ryan {$100} vs. Mandy {$100}, continuing from yesterday and starting with the Sudden Death Tiebreaker, with Tammy and Ian playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * [Features an interesting survey question with a picture of Bob himself, and if anyone recognized him in that photo; you'll be surprised! Watch it here.]
 * March 31, 1988 {#569/Young People's Week VII, Day 4: Tammy {$100} vs. Ian {$100}, continuing from yesterday and starting with the Sudden Death Tiebreaker, with Katie and David playing later; broadcast from GSN)
 * April 1, 1988 #570/Young People's Week VII, Finale: Katie {$100} vs. David {$100}, continuing from yesterday and starting with the Sudden Death Tiebreaker, with Clayton and Lori playing later and their match will continue on 7/11; broadcast from GSN)
 * [Audience poll group: G.L.O.W. Wrestlers. Featured Car: Isuzu Trooper ($12,618)]
 * April 1988 (promo for the upcoming shows featuring a very interesting question)
 * April 4, 1988 (#571: Carolyn {$10,550} vs. Michael {$100), continuing from 3/25 and starting with Game 2, with Ginnie playing later; broadcast from GSN and featuring a promo for Chuck Woolery: Naturally Stoned featuring a really awful rapping Chuck Woolery himself {alternate copy of the "lift Bob over the head" question)
 * April 5, 1988 (#572: Michael {$6,500} vs. Ginnie {$100}, continuing from yesterday during Game 2 {alternate copy...thing})


 * [Audience poll group: 17-Year Old Girls from Beverly Hills]
 * May 6, 1988 (#595: Curtis {$3,000} vs. Lawonda, continuing from yesterday during Game 1, with Mary playing later; broadcast from GSN)


 * [Audience poll group: Bodyguards of Celebrities. Ray Combs makes cameo appearances all this week to plug the upcoming revival of Family Feud.]
 * June 6, 1988 (#616: Jeri {$26,500} vs. Jodi, starting a brand new match; original broadcast)
 * June 7, 1988 (#617: Jeri {$32,075} at Car Game, with Jan & Bernie playing shortly after; original broadcast)
 * June 8, 1988 (#618: Jan {$900) at Car Game, then vs. Kitty; original broadcast)


 * [Audience poll group: Russian Immigrants. Featured Car: Buick Skyhawk ($9,415)]
 * June 15, 1988 (#623: Gloria {$6,100} vs. Sharon, starting a brand new match; broadcast from GSN)
 * June 17, 1988 (#625: Sharon {$20,200} vs. Gary, continuing from yesterday and starting with Game 2, with Steve playing later;


 * [Audience poll group: Cheerleaders from the Los Angeles Raiderettes. Featured Car: Ford Festiva {$7,923}]
 * June 22, 1988 (#628: Steve {$26,600} at Car Game, then vs. Joe; broadcast from GSN)
 * June 23, 1988 (#629: Steve {$26,900} at Money Cards & Car Game, then vs. Rhonda; broadcast from GSN {alternate copy, from original broadcast; includes a plug for the upcoming Family Feud revival})
 * June 24, 1988 (#630: Rhonda {$8,523} vs. Donna, starting a brand new match, with Bobby playing later; original broadcast)

Car Game version 2.0 debuts (as of 7/4)
 * [Audience poll group: Owners of Pet Pigs (Yes, really.)]
 * July 12, 1988 (#742/Young People's Week VIII, Day 2: James vs. Lackey {$100}; continuing from yesterday during Game 2, with Carly and Eric playing later)
 * [This is the last week that the seven numbered cards are used, and most likely the last Young People's Week; from 7/18 to the end, only the Range Board is used. The trip's value this week is $3,500.]


 * [Audience poll group: Bachelors Over the Age of 65]
 * December 21, 1988 (#756: Andy {$1,225} at Money Cards & Car Game, then vs. Adrienne; broadcast from GSN)


 * [Audience poll group: Identical pairs (that means 5 pairs of twins and not 20 twins, people).]
 * December 29, 1988 (#762: Carla {$25,339} vs. Jo; starting a brand new match; broadcast from GSN)

1989

 * [Audience poll group: Business Executives]
 * March 31, 1989 (#826/Series Finale: Ray {$9,300} vs. Pam; original broadcast {alternate copies: worthless contestant plug and close})