“Unveiling the Hidden Truths: What Game Show Producers Don’t Want You to Know!”
Cash Cab Contestants Don’t Really Get Cash
When you watch the show Cash Cab on TV, you see winning contestants step out of the Cash Cab with handfuls of what looks like actual cash.
The thing is, it’s not the safest thing in the world to wander the streets of a big city with a whole lot of cash money in your pocket. Usually, winners are mailed their winnings after the show. The cash you see on TV is just for show.
You’ll Never Guess Who Composed The Wheel of Fortune‘s Theme Music
The original Wheel of Fortune theme song called, “Big Wheels” was composed by none other than Alan Thicke. Alan Thicke is a Canadian actor, comedian, and songwriter, and he’s the father of “Blurred Lines” singer, Robin Thicke.
In 1983, it was replaced by the show creator’s own song, “Changing Keys”, to allow him to collect the royalties instead. In the television game, it’s all about making as much money as possible.
Picking A Replacement For Barker Proved Difficult
Bob Barker was pretty much a legend when he retired from The Price is Right in 2007. Finding a replacement for a legend isn’t all that easy.
CBS considered multiple hosts for the gig including George Hamilton, John O’ Hurley, and Mario Lopez. Rosie O’Donnell wanted the job and Barker even gave her his endorsement, but the show never asked her to try out. They thought that Drew Carey was the best man for the job.
