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'''Double Dare''' is a gameshow that ran on Nickelodeon from 1986-1993, a short-lived run in the 2000s, and another short-lived run from 2018-2019. The show was hosted by Marc Summers, and focused on kids who would have to go through obstacle courses in order to win trips, prizes, and small amounts of money. Though, in 1986, '''''a test pilot was made to present their new game show format'''''.
'''Double Dare''' is a game show that ran on Nickelodeon from 1986-1993, a short-lived run in the 2000s, and another short-lived run from 2018-2019. The show was hosted by Marc Summers and focused on kids who would have to go through obstacle courses in order to win trips, prizes, and small amounts of money. Though, in 1986, '''''a test pilot was made to present their new game show format'''''.
 
==Background==
==Background==
In 1986, Nickelodeon wanted to create a gameshow for their network, something that they have not threw their hats in before. Statistic showed that kids loved watching gameshows with adults, so Nick created a brainstorming gameshow on trivia, truth or dare, and obstacle courses like the game "Mouse Trap". They taped a "test pilot" to show their gameshow format and was hosted by Geoffrey Darby (The producer for the show).<ref>[https://www.avclub.com/it-smelled-like-death-an-oral-history-of-the-double-1798255802 AVClub article which includes interviews about the pilot]</ref> A lot of differences were made from the pilot and the final show, some of them being:
In 1986, Nickelodeon wanted to create a game show for their network, something that they had not thrown their hats in before. Statistics showed that kids loved watching gameshows with adults, so Nick created a brainstorming gameshow on trivia, truth or dare, and obstacle courses like the game "Mouse Trap". They taped a "test pilot" to show their gameshow format which was hosted by Geoffrey Darby (The producer for the show).<ref>[https://avclub.com/it-smelled-like-death-an-oral-history-of-the-double-1798255802 AVClub article which includes interviews about the pilot]</ref> A lot of differences were made from the pilot and the final show, some of them being:
*The scores were written on whiteboards
*The scores were written on whiteboards
*A toss-up game was played instead of a physical challenge
*A toss-up game was played instead of a physical challenge
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"Not only were we on a shoestring budget, our obstacles look like they were made of actual shoestring!"<ref>[https://nickrelics.freeforums.net/thread/65/double-brief-history-revival-review Nickrelic forums that include the test pilot]</ref>
"Not only were we on a shoestring budget, our obstacles look like they were made of actual shoestring!"<ref>[https://nickrelics.freeforums.net/thread/65/double-brief-history-revival-review Nickrelic forums that include the test pilot]</ref>
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==Availability==
==Availability==
Clips from the test pilot was only shown in the Double Dare Reunion Special in 2016. However, On December 3rd, 2022, Youtube user, Phanpy Ken uploaded a little bit of footage of the pilot that was found 1988 VHS Tape that showed behind the scenes of the show. Lost Media Wiki user, Racelympics emailed Geoffrey Darby if he had the test pilot in his possession but sadly didn't. It is not known if Nickelodeon still has possession of the pilot.
Clips from the test pilot was only shown in the Double Dare Reunion Special in 2016. However, On December 3rd, 2022, Youtube user, Phanpy Ken uploaded a little bit of footage of the pilot that was found 1988 VHS Tape that showed behind the scenes of the show. Lost Media Wiki user, Racelympics emailed Geoffrey Darby if he had the test pilot in his possession but sadly didn't. It is not known if Nickelodeon still has possession of the pilot.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Photos===
===Photos===
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Double Dare Test Pilot 2.png|thumb|Another screenshot of the test pilot
Double Dare Test Pilot 2.png|thumb|Another screenshot of the test pilot
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===Videos===
===Videos===
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   |description1 =Partial footage of the pilot
   |description1 =Partial footage of the pilot.
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==See Also==
==See Also==
===Double Dare===
===Double Dare===
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*[[Double Dare (partially lost Nickelodeon game show; 1986-1993)]]
*[[Double Dare (partially lost Nickelodeon game show; 1986-1993)]]
*[[Family Double Dare (partially found spin-off of Australian adaptation of Nickelodeon game show; 1989)]]
*[[Family Double Dare (partially found spin-off of Australian adaptation of Nickelodeon game show; 1989)]]
===Anthology and Short Series===
===Anthology and Short Series===
*[[Astrology with Squidward (found series of "SpongeBob SquarePants" Nickelodeon animated shorts; early 2000s)]]
*[[Astrology with Squidward (found series of "SpongeBob SquarePants" Nickelodeon animated shorts; early 2000s)]]
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*[[SpongeBob SquarePants (partially lost deleted scenes of Nickelodeon animated series; 1999-present)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants (partially lost deleted scenes of Nickelodeon animated series; 1999-present)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants "Sailor Mouth" (lost uncensored version of Nickelodeon animated series episode; 2001)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants "Sailor Mouth" (lost uncensored version of Nickelodeon animated series episode; 2001)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants "Shanghaied/You Wish" (partially lost English audio from alternate "Patchy the Pirate" segments of Nickelodeon animated series episode; 2001)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants "Shanghaied/You Wish" (found alternate "Patchy the Pirate" segments of Nickelodeon animated series special; 2001)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants "SpaceBob InvaderPants/Krabs' Army" (lost production material of cancelled Nickelodeon animated series episodes; 2015)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants "SpaceBob InvaderPants/Krabs' Army" (lost production material of cancelled Nickelodeon animated series episodes; 2015)]]
*[[War Blowers (found full version of "SpongeBob SquarePants" production music; 1999)]]
*[[War Blowers (found full version of "SpongeBob SquarePants" production music; 1999)]]
*[[Weinerville (partially lost Nickelodeon variety puppet series; 1993-1997)]]
*[[Weinerville (partially lost Nickelodeon variety puppet series; 1993-1997)]]
==Reference==
==Reference==
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[[Category:Lost TV]]
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[[Category:Partially found media]]

Revision as of 22:03, 11 January 2024

Double Dare.svg

Logo used for the original series

Status: Partially Found

Double Dare is a game show that ran on Nickelodeon from 1986-1993, a short-lived run in the 2000s, and another short-lived run from 2018-2019. The show was hosted by Marc Summers and focused on kids who would have to go through obstacle courses in order to win trips, prizes, and small amounts of money. Though, in 1986, a test pilot was made to present their new game show format.

Background

In 1986, Nickelodeon wanted to create a game show for their network, something that they had not thrown their hats in before. Statistics showed that kids loved watching gameshows with adults, so Nick created a brainstorming gameshow on trivia, truth or dare, and obstacle courses like the game "Mouse Trap". They taped a "test pilot" to show their gameshow format which was hosted by Geoffrey Darby (The producer for the show).[1] A lot of differences were made from the pilot and the final show, some of them being:

  • The scores were written on whiteboards
  • A toss-up game was played instead of a physical challenge
  • The obstacle course was run by 1 person while the other held the flags instead of alternating between players

The budget was also very low in the pilot as well, from announcer, John Harvey said, quote:

"Not only were we on a shoestring budget, our obstacles look like they were made of actual shoestring!"[2]

Availability

Clips from the test pilot was only shown in the Double Dare Reunion Special in 2016. However, On December 3rd, 2022, Youtube user, Phanpy Ken uploaded a little bit of footage of the pilot that was found 1988 VHS Tape that showed behind the scenes of the show. Lost Media Wiki user, Racelympics emailed Geoffrey Darby if he had the test pilot in his possession but sadly didn't. It is not known if Nickelodeon still has possession of the pilot.

Gallery

Photos

  • A screenshot of the test pilot

    A screenshot of the test pilot

  • Another screenshot of the test pilot

    Another screenshot of the test pilot

Videos

Partial footage of the pilot.

See Also

Double Dare

Anthology and Short Series

Bumpers and Promos

Films

Game Shows

Inaugural Series

Live Action

Pilots

Other

Reference

  1. ↑ AVClub article which includes interviews about the pilot
  2. ↑ Nickrelic forums that include the test pilot
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