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Hot Potato was a television game show broadcast on NBC in the United States from January 23 to June 29, 1984. Bill Cullen was the show's host and Charlie O'Donnell was the announcer. The series was produced by Barry & Enright Productions, its only post-scandal series produced by NBC under the Barry & Enright logo. It was also the last network game produced by the company, the last Barry-Enright game before Jack Barry's death and the last network game show hosted by Bill Cullen.
Directed by —, Hot Potato leans on a strong ensemble — Bill Cullen, Charlie O'Donnell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1984.
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This game show sees contestants solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carnival wheel.
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