Game Show Host Monty Hall of "Let's Make a Deal"

Legendary Game Show Host Monty Hall of "Let's Make a Deal" is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on June 16, 2013.

"The Price Is Right-LIVE!" Stage Show Logo

"The Price Is Right-LIVE!" stage show is coming to Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville for one night on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

Right 'Price': Stage version of classic CBS game show returns to Star Plaza Theatre

Last year, CBS game show staple "The Price Is Right" celebrated a 40th anniversary to mark its debut on Sept. 4, 1972.

The Barrett Family of Homewood, Ill. with "Family Feud" Host Steve Harvey

The Barrett Family of Homewood, Ill. with game show host Steve Harvey (center) are appearing on a taped episode of "Family Feud" airing at 5 p.m. Monday, March 4.

OFFBEAT: Homewood Barrett Family competing for prizes on 'Family Feud' Monday

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"The Price Is Right-LIVE!" Stage Show

"The Price Is Right-LIVE!" stage show is coming to Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville for one night on Friday Oct. 12.

'Price' Point: Stage version of classic CBS game show comes to Star Plaza Theatre

Last month, CBS game show staple "The Price Is Right" celebrated a 40th anniversary to mark its debut on Sept. 4, 1972.

'Who Wants to Be Millionaire' tryouts Monday in Des Plaines

Syndicated game show "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" is on the road this summer to hold contestant auditions for its upcoming 11th season.

OFFBEAT: 'Who Wants to Be A Millionaire' holding auditions Monday for contestants at Rivers Casino Des Plaines

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Meredith Vieira of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"

Meredith Vieira host of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" syndicated game show has been with the series since 2002. Producers will be doing local auditions for the game show on Monday, July 9, 2012 at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Ill.

Richard Dawson as a Panelist on the Game Show "Match Game"

Richard Dawson, bottom row center, matches wits with fellow "Match Game" panelists Dolly Martin, Betty White, Allen Ludden, Brett Somers and Charles Nelson Reilly and host Gene Rayburn.

OFFBEAT: Game show great Richard Dawson dead at age 79

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OFFBEAT: Chesterton nurse nets nearly $18,000 with her 'Wheel' winnings

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OFFBEAT: Local face smiling about letter-perfect chance on 'Wheel of Fortune'

For nearly 30 years, Vanna White and Pat Sajak have shared hosting duties on the popular syndicated game show "Wheel of Fortune."

OFFBEAT: Dyer's Chang family competing for prizes on 'Family Feud' tonight

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Funny business: Center for Visual and Performing Arts offering some comedy greats

Performing and show business is all about timing. It's one of the reasons local claim-to-fame Nick Gaza, the nationally known TV comedian who is originally from East Chicago, says it's a great time to be funny.

Funny business: Center for Visual and Performing Arts offering some comedy greats

Performing and show business is all about timing.

OFFBEAT: Crosby Christmas stage tribute canceled, symphony celebrates 70 years

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"The Bing Crosby Christmas Spectacular" Tour Canceled

A live stage tour called 'The Bing Crosby Christmas Spectacular' hosted by Peter Marshall has had to cancel all 2011 tour dates due to an issue with the show's licensing agreement with Crosby Estate.

Peter Marshall

TV game show host Peter Marshall, of "Hollywood Squares" fame, will emcee a Christmas concert at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet in tribute to the late Bing Crosby.