{"id":22167,"date":"2023-11-28T18:46:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T23:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/?page_id=22167"},"modified":"2025-04-09T08:15:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T12:15:43","slug":"national-archives-of-game-show-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/collections\/national-archives-of-game-show-history\/","title":{"rendered":"The National Archives of Game Show History"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"heroInternal__bgImage no-bgGradient\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BKGD-Game-Show-History-01-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"heroInternal \" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BKGD-Game-Show-History-01-scaled.jpg');\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n                <h1>The National Archives of Game Show History<\/h1>\n                <svg id=\"animateLink\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 300 11\"><g id=\"Layer_2\" data-name=\"Layer 2\"><g id=\"Layer_1-2\" data-name=\"Layer 1\"><path stroke=\"#ffd204\" fill=\"none\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-width=\"5\" class=\"cls-1\" d=\"M0,2.5c8.82,0,8.82,6,17.65,6s8.82-6,17.64-6,8.82,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.82,6,17.64,6,8.83-6,17.65-6,8.82,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.65-6,8.82,6,17.64,6,8.83-6,17.65-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.83-6,17.66-6,8.82,6,17.65,6\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg>\n                                <p>Preserving the history of game shows\u2014from the earliest panel shows and quiz scandals to the classic games now in primetime.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n            <ul id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs\"><li class=\"item-home\"><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\" title=\"Homepage\">Homepage<\/a><\/li><li class=\"separator separator-home\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"breadsep\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/themes\/navigation-pro\/images\/triangle-right.svg\"> <\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"mediaFluid noPadTop\">\n    <div class=\"grid align-center\">\n        <div class=\"col-6 imageLeft\">\n            <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dots\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/themes\/navigation-pro\/images\/yellow-5-dot-grid.svg\" alt=\"dots image\" \/>\n                <div class=\"image-main-wrapper media-modal-launch\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bracket-top\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/themes\/navigation-pro\/images\/light-dark-purple-bracket.svg\" alt=\"bracket image\" \/>\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"modal-play-icon\" src=\"\/app\/themes\/navigation-pro\/images\/play-icon.png\" alt=\"Video Play Icon\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Game-Show.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"flex-img\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bracket-bottom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/themes\/navigation-pro\/images\/light-dark-purple-bracket.svg\" alt=\"bracket image\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-6\">\n            <div class=\"maincopy\">\n                <h2>Preserving the History of Game Shows<\/h2>\n                <svg id=\"animateLink\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 300 11\">\n                    <g id=\"Layer_2\" data-name=\"Layer 2\">\n                        <g id=\"Layer_1-2\" data-name=\"Layer 1\">\n                            <path stroke=\"#ffd204\" fill=\"none\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-width=\"5\" class=\"cls-1\" d=\"M0,2.5c8.82,0,8.82,6,17.65,6s8.82-6,17.64-6,8.82,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.82,6,17.64,6,8.83-6,17.65-6,8.82,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.65-6,8.82,6,17.64,6,8.83-6,17.65-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.83-6,17.66-6,8.82,6,17.65,6\"><\/path>\n                        <\/g>\n                    <\/g>\n                <\/svg>\n                <p>Co-founded by veteran television producers Howard Blumenthal (Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?) and Bob Boden (Funny You Should Ask), The National Archives of Game Show History focuses on acquiring the records and materials of the many professional producers, performers, directors, designers, writers, and staff members who have been involved in all facets of game show development, production, marketing, and distribution. The materials they provide\u2014scripts, set designs, props, technical plans, marketing materials, creative plans, production plans, and more\u2014form the heart of the archives. Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2021\/tv\/news\/game-show-national-archives-strong-museum-rochester-1234992620\/\">Variety Magazine article<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"cta-wrapper\">\n                                    <a class=\"mainCTA cta1 shadow wow animate__animated animate__fadeIn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/collections\/national-archives-of-game-show-history\/about-the-team\/\" target=\"_self\">About the Team<span class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a>\n                \n                                    <a class=\"mainCTA cta2 shadow wow animate__animated animate__fadeIn\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinecollection.museumofplay.org\/ArgusNet\/Portal\/Public.aspx?_gl=1*snp4fw*_ga*Mzg5MDg1MTM2LjE2NTc3MTcyNTQ.*_ga_NNDS4KF8SX*MTcwMTQ1NTQ1NS4xMDU2LjEuMTcwMTQ1NTc5Mi40OC4wLjA.&#038;_ga=2.68344915.393705443.1701094096-389085136.1657717254&#038;lang=en-US\" target=\"_blank\">View Online Collection<span class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- popup container -->\n    <div class=\"video-modal-container\">\n        <div class=\"modal\" id=\"modal\">\n                                                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"853\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2sbjQx6dEd4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cardsFluidLeft darkBackground\" style=\"padding: 100px 0px\" >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/app\/themes\/navigation-pro\/images\/dotGrid3.png\" id=\"dotAnimation\">\n\n\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"col-4 fullTablet\">\n                <div class=\"intro\">\n                <h2 class=\"introTitle\">Oral History Project<\/h2>\n                                        <p class=\"subHeadline\"><strong>These oral histories have been produced to tell the story of game shows and to serve as primary source material for future generations.<\/strong><\/p>\n                                    <p>The conversations present the personal viewpoints of individuals who have worked in the world of game shows. 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                      <h2>Explore the History of Game Shows<\/h2>\n                            <svg id=\"animateLink\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 300 11\"><g id=\"Layer_2\" data-name=\"Layer 2\"><g id=\"Layer_1-2\" data-name=\"Layer 1\"><path stroke=\"#ffd204\" fill=\"none\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-width=\"5\" class=\"cls-1\" d=\"M0,2.5c8.82,0,8.82,6,17.65,6s8.82-6,17.64-6,8.82,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.82,6,17.64,6,8.83-6,17.65-6,8.82,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.64-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.82-6,17.65-6,8.82,6,17.64,6,8.83-6,17.65-6,8.83,6,17.65,6,8.83-6,17.66-6,8.82,6,17.65,6\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg>\n                        \n                                                    <p>From the famous on-air personalities to the specialized experts who contribute to making the game show magic happen, these video oral histories provide unique insights into the world of game shows.<\/p>\n                                            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Is Right, Bob Barker gave away thousands of dollars\u2019 worth of merchandise and this prop version of a $1,000 bill features his image.<\/figcaption>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wrap\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Beast-poster-extended-1180x500-1.png\" src=\"\" class=\"flex-img\">\n                                <figcaption class=\"caption\">This signed and numbered serigraph poster promoted The Chase with stylized portraits of trivia expert Mark Labbett and host Brooke Burns. <\/figcaption>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wrap\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/To-Tell-the-Truth-photo-1180px-h-500px.png\" src=\"\" class=\"flex-img\">\n                                <figcaption class=\"caption\">To Tell the Truth required its celebrity panelists\u2014like Peggy Cass, Bud Collyer, and Kitty Carlisle in this publicity photo\u2014to judge which of three contestants had an unusual occupation.<\/figcaption>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wrap\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Buy-or-Sell-extended-1180x500-1.png\" src=\"\" class=\"flex-img\">\n                                <figcaption class=\"caption\">The Buy or Sell game on The Price is Right challenged contestants to buy prizes they believed were underpriced and to sell prizes they thought were overpriced, before the actual prices would be revealed, one at a time. <\/figcaption>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    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class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>Program development documents; program proposals; pilot and production scripts (some with notes from production personnel); materials related to hosts and players; scenic plans, renderings, construction drawings; materials related to music and sound effects; show rundowns; shell scripts; director\u2019s notes; network notes; edit notes; publicity materials; and associated physical materials which may include costume designs, props, graphics, and more. These materials may be originals, copies, scans, facsimiles, depending upon what is reasonably available. All such materials shall be provided on an as-is basis.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-2\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>What about intellectual property rights?<\/div>\n                            <div id=\"collapse-2\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>The museum is aware that donors of papers, documents and other materials may not hold copyright or intellectual property rights to the content. The Strong provides those donors with clear and specific ways to designate the appropriate limitations involved with intellectual property.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-3\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>How does the museum decide whether to accept a donation?<\/div>\n                            <div id=\"collapse-3\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>The museum considers each potential acquisition carefully. The appropriate curator, librarian, or archivist evaluates each item or collection to make sure it supports the goals of The National Archives of Game Show History and does not duplicate items already in the museum\u2019s holdings. When items or groups of items fit those criteria, the staff member responsible for the initial review presents a written justification for acquisition to The Strong\u2019s Acquisitions Team. If that group agrees at its monthly meeting, a Deed of Gift form is prepared for the donor.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-4\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>What is a Deed of Gift?<\/div>\n                            <div id=\"collapse-4\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>Once The Strong museum\u2019s Acquisitions Team has officially accepted an item or a collection, the donor receives a Deed of Gift via email or U.S. Mail. A Deed of Gift is a formal document that transfers legal ownership of the donated item(s) to The Strong. Provisions within the document allow donors to choose how they want their donation acknowledged, to define or assign intellectual property rights, and to specify preferences for research access.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-5\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>What are the financial implications of a donation?<\/div>\n                            <div id=\"collapse-5\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>The Internal Revenue Service has determined that The Strong qualifies as a 501(c)(3) organization. In keeping with professional standards and accreditation requirements of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aam-us.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Alliance of Museums,<\/a>\u00a0The Strong does not appraise items offered for donation. Donors are encouraged to seek the advice of counsel before claiming deductions for the purpose of computing income and heritance taxes under state and federal laws.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-6\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>Must donated materials be in mint condition?<\/div>\n                            <div id=\"collapse-6\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>Items or collections offered to the museum should be complete (not missing significant parts) and in stable condition, but they do not have to be mint-in-box or look the way they did when new. It is not necessary to clean objects prior to offering them to The Strong. Curatorial and conservation staff members examine each artifact to assure that its condition will allow it to be preserved for future exhibition, research, and educational needs.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-7\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>Should I organize my collection before offering it to The Strong?<\/div>\n                            <div id=\"collapse-7\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>It\u2019s not necessary to organize a collection prior to offering it to The Strong. Staff from the museum\u2019s Collections Team will organize the materials after they arrive.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-8\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>Should I clean or repair my objects before offering them to The Strong?<\/div>\n                            <div id=\"collapse-8\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>It\u2019s not necessary to do cleaning or repair work prior to offering it to The Strong. Conservation staff will evaluate what steps are necessary once items are accepted by the museum.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-9\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>Will my donations be displayed?<\/div>\n                            <div id=\"collapse-9\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>In its early years, The National Archives of Game Show History will operate as a research facility, not as a display for general guests at The Strong museum. In the future, we may develop a public exhibit. However, donations are shared with a worldwide audience by way of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinecollection.museumofplay.org\/ArgusNet\/Portal\/Public.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">museum\u2019s online collections<\/a>, its library catalog, and its archives catalog. These databases serve as entry points for researchers, scholars, students, the media, and the public to locate pertinent material for their interests or projects.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-10\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>Can I get to my materials again after I donate them?<\/div>\n                            <div id=\"collapse-10\" class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>Yes, you are welcome to make an appointment in advance with the museum\u2019s staff so that they can provide you access to items not on display.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    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