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Host
Mark Curry
Announcer
Lou DiMaggio
Broadcast
Don't Forget Your Toothbrush
Comedy Central (Weekly): 6/20/2000 – 12/22/2000
Packagers
Faded Denim Productions
Comedy Central
Buena Vista Television

"It's Don't Forget Your Toothbrush! These people have come to our studio packed and ready to do whatever it takes to win a free vacation! Before the show is over, someone in our audience will be leaving on a trip to (insert grand prize location) or (insert humiliating location). Will it be (random audience member #1, and a fact)? Will it be (random audience member #2, and a fact)? Or will it be someone sitting in the last row? And now, here's your host, MARK CURRY!"

Don't Forget Your Toothbrush was a short-lived American adaptation of the British series of the same name; this one was more emphasized on the game segment of the British show it originated from.

Premise[]

This was a new take on the Truth or Consequences idea, in which several contestants pulled from the audience received the chance to compete onstage in stunts that ranged from the humorous to the humiliating. More often than not, the players were chosen well ahead of time, as the stunts involved their friends, loved ones, or personal belongings. At the end of every show, a player was chosen to be strapped onto an huge, vertical wheel. It (and they) were spun to determine whether the contestant won the grand prize vacation. If they won, they had to leave for the airport immediately. Contestants had to come with their suitcases packed, hence the title.

International Versions[]

Countries that did their versions of Don't Forget Your Toothbrush include:

  • Australia
  • Belgium (Dutch language only)
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Jordan
  • Netherlands
  • Norway 
  • Portugal
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom (country that originated the program)

Studio[]

Hollywood Center Studios

Inventor[]

Based on the British show of the same name created, written and originally presented for Channel 4 television by UK Radio and TV star Chris Evans with his 'glamorous assistant' Rachel Tatton-Brown in series 1 while Jadine Doran assisted him for series 2. The show premiered 12 February (February 12) 1994 until 25 February (February 25) 1995 and ran for two 26 episode series.

Music[]

Sheldon Strickland (musical director)
Gustavo Bulgach
Brian Calliet
Marc Danzeisen
Brie Darling
Tomas Sanderson
Arlan Schierbaum

Rating[]

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Tagline[]

"Hey we'll see ya next time! Same place, same time! And remember, DON'T FORGET YOUR TOOTHBRUSH!" - Mark Curry

End-of-Show Disclaimer[]

“Some participants are briefed regarding their stunts prior to taping the show.”

Links[]

Official Website (via Internet Archive)
Article about the original British version courtesy of ukgameshows.com

YouTube Videos[]

Full Episode
Full Episode #2
What's Under My Kilt?
Episode Moments

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