Break the Bank (1976 game show): Difference between revisions

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Tom Kennedy was the host on [[ABC]] from April 12 to July 23, 1976; [[Jack Barry]] took over when the show went into syndication a few weeks later.
 
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=== [[Game Show]] Tropes in use: ===
* [[Bonus Round]]: On the syndicated version. See [[Luck-Based Mission]] below.
* [[Bonus Space]]: The money bags; collecting three of them broke the Bank, which started at $5,000 and increased by $500 (later $250) per game until won. On the Barry version, the Bank was always $10,000 in prizes (including a car).
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** [[Studio Audience]]
* [[Whammy]]: The BUST card, during the syndicated run.
 
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=== This show provides examples of: ===
* [[Cool Shades]]: Barry wore these because the set was so bright. Similarly, Kennedy had his glasses tinted.
* [[Follow the Leader]]: Suspiciously similar to ''[[The Hollywood Squares]]'' in nature, isn't it?
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