With host, TOM KENNEDY
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Marlene vs. Ralph (PREMIERE!), pt. 1 - In 1976, ABC debuted a new show: Break the Bank, with host Tom Kennedy. The idea: agree with celebrities to score boxes, which have denominations, money bags, a WILD card, and some blanks. Get 3 of the same denomination, you win. Get 3 money bags, you break the bank and win $5,000 (plus $500 for each game). Celebrities are Abe Vigoda, Alice Ghostley, JoAnn Pflug, Dick Gautier, Jan Murray, Lynda Carter, Liz Torres, Robert Hedgyes, and Marjoe Gortner. First players are Marlene and Ralph Marlene vs. Ralph (PREMIERE!), pt. 2 - Part 2 of the premiere of Kennedy's era Barbara vs. Ralph, pt. 1 - Barbara and Ralph are returning players for a new game...I was informed that the challenger won without giving their opponent a chance, so both players are back. Celebrities are Abe Vigoda, Alice Ghostley, JoAnn Pflug, Dick Gautier, Jan Murray, Lynda Carter, Liz Torres, Robert Hedgyes, and Marjoe Gortner. The bank stands at $6,000 Barbara vs. Ralph, pt. 2 - The game continues and is getting hotter and hotter! Dixie vs. Fred, pt. 1 - Fred returns with over $7,500 and is being met by Dixie. Celebrities are Anson Williams, Lee Meriwether, Liz Torres, Alex Karris, Jan Murray, Ja'net Dubois, Sandy Duncan, Tom Bosley, and Pat McCormick Dixie vs. Fred, pt. 2 - The champion now gets met with a new challenger. I wonder if there will be a good competition...
With host, JACK BARRY
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Jack Barry's premiere, pt. 1 - After ABC prematurely pulled the plug on Break the Bank to make room for longer soap operas, it returned in syndication hosted by its creator, Jack Barry. The celebrities in this game are Clifton Davis, Elena Verdugo, Jaye P. Morgan, William Conrad, Joey Bishop, Anson Williams, Barbara Eden, Hermione Baddeley, and Pat Morita. Contestants are Debbie Seymour and Jeffrey Hatcher. Complete first game is played here Jack Barry's premiere, pt. 2 - The rest of the show is played here. The big winner goes on to play for $5,000 in the bonus round. Closing credits are included. Sorry for the jump at the end of this game. I don't know what was wrong with the tape/DVD this episode came off of.
