"Take a chance."
"Take a dare."
"Play the game of..."
"With the host of Double Dare..."
ALEX TREBEK!
Before Double Dare appeared with slime, kids and fun and excitement on Nickelodeon hosted by Marc Summers, there was THIS short-lived version of Double Dare, just before Alex became a hit with High Rollers, Pitfall, and of course, Jeopardy!. Let's take a look at what this show was like while it ran for only 13 weeks:
, which was usually a person, place, or thing. Then, the players would be shown separate clues on a screen
, and each clue got easier. Whichever contestant knew the answer could buzz in
, which would seal off the vision and sound quality from the opposing player's booth. If incorrect, the player would be closed off and the opponent would get a clue with a free guess.
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If a contestant got the correct answer to the clue, they'd win $50 and a look at the next clue. Then, they'd decide if they want to show it to their opponent or stop right there. If given, the opponent would receive 5 seconds to look at the clue and then take a guess. If they were correct, they'd win $50. If incorrect, the darer receives an additional $100, and the opponent resealed. |
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Should the opponent be unsuccessful in getting the correct answer, the player who had the answer will see the next clue, the "Double Dare" clue with the same situation as before, but for double the money. Should the contestant give their opponent the "Double Dare" clue, same situation as before. Should the opponent get it right, they'll get $100. But should he/she not get it, then the challengee gets another $200 and the correct answer tossed out. |
. Each clue was concealed behind a door, and was not determined in length of difficulty. After being shown a clue, the contestant can decide whether to give or pass the clue. A contestant is allowed to give 4 clues, and the "Spoilers" would have a chance to answer the clue. If the "Spoiler" got it right, they'd win $100 for themselves, but every time the "Spoiler" missed the right answer, the contestant would win $100. Correct answers from the "Spoilers" would be given a blue "X"
. If all 3 "Spoilers" had come up with the right answer
, the game ended, with the contestant keeping their winnings had they won some money. But, if the contestant could stump at least one "Spoiler" on 4 clues, then the contestant would win $5,000.
Click HERE to return to the rulesheet database The finale episode:
-The theme music for Double Dare would become the future theme for Card Sharks, another Mark Goodson/Bill Todman produced-show with Jim Perry.
"This is Johnny Olsen/Gene Wood speaking for Double Dare..."
The finale episode was its 96th show, and that was the last service. At the end of the show, Ilene Hepley and John Maloney were playing. John left with $5,400 (since he was leading $400 over Ilene, and the leader would win $5,000 if time ran out), and Ilene left with $18,850 (in addition of $200 she had already won). 
-The "Spoilers" remained for the entire week.
-According to Matt Kaiser's page on CBS's Double Dare here, Alan Lusher was a VERY memorable contestant, who appeared on Double Dare for 8 days, winning more than $20,000. He even gave some sweet comments, which can be seen at the source.
-Before making her appearance to become Face the Music's only retiring champion, Sarabeth Rothfeld was a contestant on this show, but only managed to smuggle $50 before her defeat by a very smart champion, whom was NOT Alan Lusher.
-Jay Wolpert, the face behind Hit Man, Blackout, Whew! and Shopping Spree was the original creator of this show