game show
noun
: a television program on which contestants compete for prizes in a game (such as a quiz)
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Over the last decade and change, he's appeared on TV as both an actor and a game show contestant.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
There will also be a pre-game show with discussions on the history of AI and personal computing, how it's been shaping robotics development, and hints of what Huang might discuss later.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
After a stint on the Knicks pre- and post-game shows, Breen landed the Knicks radio play-by-play job in 1992-93 as a top MSG executive, Mike McCarthy, was a big fan.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In addition to paying rent, Madonna and Bilt have partnered on a series of events revolving around the release of her upcoming Confessions II, including listening parties in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles as well as the Material Girl’s appearance in Bilt’s monthly game show Rent Free.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
There will also be a pre-game show with discussions on the history of AI and personal computing, how it's been shaping robotics development, and hints of what Huang might discuss later.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
After a stint on the Knicks pre- and post-game shows, Breen landed the Knicks radio play-by-play job in 1992-93 as a top MSG executive, Mike McCarthy, was a big fan.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In addition to paying rent, Madonna and Bilt have partnered on a series of events revolving around the release of her upcoming Confessions II, including listening parties in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles as well as the Material Girl’s appearance in Bilt’s monthly game show Rent Free.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
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“Game show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20show. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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