Opening Spiels[]
Bob Eubanks Versions: "From (the Chuck Barris stages in) Hollywood(, California), (the newlywed capital of the world,) (here come the newlyweds! Yes,) it's THE ((ALL) NEW) NEWLYWED GAME! And now, (let's) meet our newlywed couples for today/And here are today's (unpredictable) newlyweds: (insert couples). (Those are our newlyweds for today.)/(They're all ready to go!) And (now,) here is/here's (your host,)/(so is) the star of The ((All) New) Newlywed Game, BOB EUBANKS!"
1974 Spiel: "(clip of past episode) You can always expect the unexpected on THE NEWLYWED GAME! And now, here's your host, the star of The Newlywed Game, BOB EUBANKS!"
1984 Spiel: "It's Valentine's Week on THE ALL NEW NEWLYWED GAME! And now, let's meet our newlywed couples for today: (insert couples). Those are our newlyweds for today. And here's your host, the star of The New Newlywed Game, JIM LANGE!"
1987-1988 Spiel (including Paul's first episode): "Today, 4 unpredictable couples will be competing to win on THE (ALL) NEW NEWLYWED GAME! And now, here's the star of The (All) New Newlywed Game, BOB EUBANKS!"
1988 staggered open with Paul Rodriguez's first episode: "Thank you. Thank you very much. Hello, everybody and welcome to The Newlywed Game. Well, you've probably heard there's gonna be a big change on The Newlywed Game, well, there is. I've decided to leave the show. You see, for the past 22 years, I've had the pleasure of bringing the humor of thousands of couples in your living room. And for that, I wanna say thank you very much. I've had a wonderful time. But now, it's time for me to do other things, I'm gonna produce some movies with my kids. I have a new game show that's gonna be began in September 1989, And it's time to do something different. So, the producers has found a young man who's gonna bring his very own unique qualities and humors of the show. He's one of the funniest guys you'll ever meet, and one of the nicest guys, and I want you to meet him right now. He's a good friend of mine, and he soon will become a friend of yours. He's the host of The Newlywed Game, the new host, Mr. Paul Rodriguez." - Bob Eubanks on a staggered opening that he's decided to leave the show after 22 years, and Paul Rodriguez took over as host on the first episode of The Newlywed Game from 1988.
1988-1989 (excluding Paul's first episode): "(insert "Book of Love" song) And now, here's the star of The Newlywed Game, PAUL RODRIGUEZ!"
1996-1997 (Gary Kroeger's version): One of these couples (insert quotes about couples). Which one was it? You'll find out on/real soon, 'cause it's time to play The Newlywed Game.
GSN Spiel 1: "From New York, the newlywed capital of the world, here come the newlyweds! Now, let's meet today's couples: (insert couples). And now, your host of The Newlywed Game, (insert funny fact), CARNIE WILSON/SHERRI SHEPHERD!"
GSN Spiel 2: SHERRI SHEPHERD: "(insert funny fact). Here come the newlyweds! (insert couples). Let's play THE NEWLYWED GAME!"
Catchphrases[]
Original[]
"Okay, with the wives secluded safely offstage, it's for some five point questions. As you know, gentlemen you'll be answering these questions, as you predict how your wives will answer the same questions when she returns. If her answer matches your prediction, then you'll get five points towards a grand prize that has been selected just for you. So, listen carefully to these questions, because each question is worth five points. And each correct prediction brings you that much closer to that grand prize."
"Okay, gentlemen, thank you very much. We'll be back to reunite these newlyweds, and we'll see how well the gentlemen predicted what their wives will say, right after these messages."
"Okay, gentlemen, we've recorded your predictions on cards. You now have them flat on your laps/in front of you. Remember, each time your prediction matches your wife's answer, you'll get five points. The one couple with the most points at the end of the show wins a grand prize that has been selected especially for them."
"Here's your 25-point Bonus Question: (insert final question)?" (when the 25-Point Bonus Question and final question is asked)
"(insert couple), you have (insert score). 25 will give you (insert total score)."
If you miss it/this one, you go home dead last with no score/points." (If a couple misses the final question with no score in the entire game)
"Okay, we've got a tie! As you know, before the show, we've asked each of our couples to predict what their final score would be. The couple coming closest without going over the final score will win. If all the prediction exceed their score, then the couple coming closest will win."
"(insert winning couple), YOU'RE OUR NEWLYWED GAME GRAND PRIZE WINNERS!"
Gary Kroeger's version[]
"Hi, I'm Gary Kroeger, and welcome to The Newlywed Game. Today, you'll meet three great couples, and we'll discover how well they know each other. The game is simple. I ask them questions about each other, their relationship. Every correct answer earns points. The couple with the most points wins a fabulous second honeymoon." (Explaining how the Newlywed Game works)
"Before the show, we talked about your husbands/wives a little bit, and we've videotaped them. When we stopped the tape, if your wives/husbands finished the sentence your husbands/wives said, we'll give you 10 points." (About Round 1)
"I'm gonna ask your wives a series of questions. If you think your husband knows that answer, you're gonna buzz/ring in and yell out 'HE'D BETTER KNOW THAT!'. After that, your husband has to step up. If you're right, you'll get 5 points, but if you're wrong, and he doesn't, you'll lose 5 points." (About an alternate version of Round 1)
"I'm gonna ask each one of you a multiple choice question. It's up to you to tell me which one of the three answers I give you that your mate already said. Each correct answer is worth 10 points." (About Round 2)
"Gentlemen, before the show, we talked to your wives privately, and told all sorts of secrets about your relationship. Now, as I read the statement, if you think it's your wife I'm talking about, you hold up your sign and yell out 'THAT'S MY WIFE!'. If you're right, you'll get 10 points, but if you're wrong, you'll lose 10 points. So, you gotta be sharp." (About Round 3)
"I'm gonna give your wives a choice, and she'll hold up a card that best applies to you. It starts at 10 points, and it goes up to 100 points. So, you go way into the lead." (About Final Round)
Funny Moments[]
Eubanks: Ladies, in what country will your husband say the last foreign car he drove in was manufactured?
Female contestant: The United States? (Smiles as the audience laughs)
Eubanks: That's not a foreign country.
Female contestant: Ummm, Texas.
Eubanks: Texas!!! (begins laughing with the audience)
Eubanks: What is your favorite part of our Newlywed Game set?
Husband #3: Probably "Wife #2". (he laughs)
Wife #2: Jim! (she chuckles and elbows him playfully)
Eubanks: Ladies, what will your husband say is his favorite rodent?
Female contestant: What's a rodent?
Eubanks: (laughing) His favorite kind of a rodent.
Female contestant: His saxophone.
(Bob, the other contestants, and the audience erupt into laughter)
Eubanks: What is your husband's favorite thing to squeeze in the supermarket?
Female contestant: I'll say his meat.
(Bob and the audience laugh)
Female contestant: He's a butcher.
Eubanks: Ladies, what will your husband say is his favorite condiment?
Female contestant: Oh, I would say his pool table upstairs differently. (audience starting to laughter)
Eubanks: Anette.
Female contestant: All right I never heard that word before neither I said a karate school.
(Bob, the other contestants, and the audience erupt into laughter)
Eubanks: Will your husband say he is basically more urban or rural? Cathy.
Female contestant: I don't know what they mean. (audience starting to laughter)
Eubanks: You know it. You married and what do you think.
Female contestant: Um, heck he's urban.
Eubanks: He's urban.
Female contestant: Yeah.
Eubanks: How long has he been that way?
Female contestant: About two months
Eubanks: Two months. He's been. Do you think there's anything he can do about it.
Female contestant: He went to a doctor.
Eubanks: Oh he did. (Bob starting to laugh)
Eubanks: Did the doctor give him anything for his urban?
Female contestant: He gave me something.
(Bob, the other contestants, and the audience erupt into laughter)
Husband: Well, for one thing, I don't like Chinese food.
Eubanks: That's okay, we just wanna know the name of the restaurant.
Husband: But she never lets me forget.
Eubanks: Oh, good.
Husband: Um...
(everyone laughs)
Eubanks: Gentlemen, how would your wives say you would complete this sentence: "The next time my wife leaves her [blank] on my [what], I'm gonna toss that sucker out a window"?
Male contestant: Her... dress.
Eubanks: On your...?
(Contestant is trying hard not to laugh)
Male contestant: Body!
Eubanks: One thing the people on the other side of your street have more of than you do.
Male contestant: Cars.
Eubanks: Cars. Your wife said they have more more grass than you do.
Female contestant: Grass for forever.
Male contestant: I wouldn't bet on that.
Eubanks: Gentlemen, what is the last thing you commemorated? Robert.
Robert: The doctor took Janet off pills because they're messing up her system, so...we don't...now, listen. We don't wanna have any kids, so once a month, we commemorate!
Eubanks: What will your husband say is the last spice or flavor you used too much of in one of your home cooked dishes?
Jenna: Is burnt a flavor?
Eubanks: (looks at judge) They say no.
Eubanks: What Spanish word or phrase will your wife say best describes her bust?
Husband: Nada.
Eubanks: What kind of horse will your wife say her mother most resembles?
Husband: How 'bout a donkey?
Eubanks: What will your husband say is the last thing he loaded?
Contestant: Me.
Eubanks: What's the very last thing you said to your wife during a whoopie session that had absolutely nothing to do with whoopie? Contestant: "Wake up"?
Eubanks: What will your husband say is the one thing he absolutely forbids you to put on his wiener?
Female contestant: Bengay.
(Bob confused)
(Bob, the other contestants, and the audience erupt into laughter)
Taglines[]
"Thanks to all of our couples, and thanks to you. I'm Bob Eubanks. We'll see you next time; goodbye for now/bye-bye, everybody!" - Bob Eubanks
"Remember, you don't have to be a Newlywed to act like one." - Jim Lange & Bob Eubanks (1984-1985)
"Hey, we'll be back next time with three new couples who will be competing for that second honeymoon. And for more Newlywed fun, go to gsn.com/newlywed. Thank you, and good night!" - Carnie Wilson (1st season)