How many of you recognize the voice of the announcer? It is Bob Clayton, who also succeeded Hugh Downs as host on the original "Concentration." Clayton was also the announcer on Concentration from 1963 until Downs left the show.
@WhatsAYak You're a moron. This is from 1972, they did NOT have betamax available to the public that early, and besides betamax and VHS came out at the same time.
Take a good long look at the bottom panels of the main gameboard very carefully, according to all texts of the show, originally, there were four more categories to answer to complete ten categories, but Dick Clark, and the shows producers realized that no one would be able to answer ten correct categories in 60 seconds, so, the bottom four spaces were nailed over, and painted to look like the rest of the game board.
Yes, the theme music for the Pyramid shows during the Dick Clark years was called "Tuning Up," and was in it's original form in the $10,000, and $20,000 version of the show, and was revamped for the $25,000, $50,000, and $100,000 versions as well.
Actully, according to UCLA Archives, the source of this, this is the Third Episode of Premiere Week. The Pilot of this had Peggy Caas and Bill Cullen.
The only things that have changed with Dick Clark since the 1970's and 1980's have been that he has had a stroke and his speech is Impared I beleive he is one of the orginal game show hosts left after Bob Barker, Wink Martin Dale and Monty Hall, I love TV game shows
This is clearly where it all began. This intro may be called retro today but at the time seemed dramatic. It would have only worked if the contestant was not sitting there otherwise it would be perfect. the intro is something that was good for now but not for later. I'll give it a 5 star effort but a 3 star execution for it.
Yes, but as between the two, Bob Clayton was one of the "real" hosts of Concentration (Hugh Downs was the other). And, that is Bob Clayton's voice. I had forgotten he was the announcer for Pyramid.
Looking back, I find it interesting that CBS gave up on Pyramid so quickly, letting ABC have it for a long successful run. Also, in this episode they must not have yet created the self contained two games per show structure judging by the fact that a contestant was ready for a winner's circle game at the top of the show. For those who have been watching Million Dollar Password on CBS recently, you can't help but notice that its more like "Pyramid" except with one word clues..
yes indeed, I learned a long time ago that Stewart worked with Goodson-Todman before he went out on his own, so that makes sense.. I also found it cool that the did "classic password" as they called it as a tiebreaker on million dollar password the other night.
I think Goodson-Todman helped get Password on the air, which is why every incaration of it had their byline. Then Stewart came up with the idea for Pyramid, the people at Goodson-Todman didn't like it so he went off on his own, and we got The $10,000 Pyramid, which as we know evolved to the later versions.
Actually, the new "Million Dollar Password" is more like what was called "The Lightning Round" on the original, CBS "Password." For tie decisions, the program reverts to "classic (back & forth) 'Password.'"
And it's no coincidence you find the resemblance to "Pyramid," because Bob Stewart created both "Password " and "Pyramid." But this winner's circle concept was first used on the original "Password," not "Pyramid."
Yep, I was harkening back to the "lighting round" while watching the new MD Password, expect without the clunky clue boxes which in the original verison actually came up through the podium between the two contestants with the clock (only dots no numbers I think) counting down the time. And, then there was the "toaster" used on parts of the Super Password with Convy. Graphics have come a long way since then.
It's been pointed out that Mark Goodson got credit for creating many of the G-T formats that were actually devised by staffers or associates of the duo - Stewart, Chester Feldman, Frank Wayne, Allan Sherman, Bob Bach. While I'm a big Stewart fan, it's also true that few people in any genre of the business had the genius of putting it all together - content, presentation, and other aspects -- as Goodson did.
Do you have the entire episode? If so I would love to see it. Anything (other than the few LA episodes that aired on GSN) from the $10,000 Pyramid is very rare.
I ike the theme
Frankie2Jersey 7 months ago
Dick Clark's first NON ABC Show.
Jessyleppert 7 months ago
How many of you recognize the voice of the announcer? It is Bob Clayton, who also succeeded Hugh Downs as host on the original "Concentration." Clayton was also the announcer on Concentration from 1963 until Downs left the show.
thegamesthatrate 1 year ago
what happened to the color? It was in color when I saw the 5000 pyramid
th3tracer 1 year ago
@th3tracer - This was an early Betamax home recording, and those first models could only record in B&W.
WhatsAYak 1 year ago
@WhatsAYak You're a moron. This is from 1972, they did NOT have betamax available to the public that early, and besides betamax and VHS came out at the same time.
bphutchins 1 year ago
I don't think June or Rob appeared on this show following this episode.
nextbarker 2 years ago
Take a good long look at the bottom panels of the main gameboard very carefully, according to all texts of the show, originally, there were four more categories to answer to complete ten categories, but Dick Clark, and the shows producers realized that no one would be able to answer ten correct categories in 60 seconds, so, the bottom four spaces were nailed over, and painted to look like the rest of the game board.
Doug4422 2 years ago
This obviously comes from a B&W 16mm kinescope transferred to videotape.
TServo2049 2 years ago
If only all the rest of the New York City episodes of this version were preserved in this fashion.
vnisanian2001 2 years ago 2
You may see something flash between 0:02 and 0:03...that is an ad for What's My Line.
tpirrules19a 2 years ago
does the very opening cue heard in this clip exist in the clear??? interesting music
blozier2006 2 years ago
Yes, the theme music for the Pyramid shows during the Dick Clark years was called "Tuning Up," and was in it's original form in the $10,000, and $20,000 version of the show, and was revamped for the $25,000, $50,000, and $100,000 versions as well.
Doug4422 2 years ago
A longer clip of this was posted.
GarfieldnPyramid 2 years ago 5
you meathead.
puppyshoes 2 years ago
This could be a clip from 1 of 3 episodes in the UCLA acrives. They hold the 3rd epiosde.
GarfieldnPyramid 2 years ago 3
This the pilot episode, aired in 1973.
Doug4422 2 years ago
Actully, according to UCLA Archives, the source of this, this is the Third Episode of Premiere Week. The Pilot of this had Peggy Caas and Bill Cullen.
secondchance1977 2 years ago
Jesus and Dick Clark hasn't changed much in the last oh I dunno 40 or so years!
Fizban321 2 years ago 7
The only things that have changed with Dick Clark since the 1970's and 1980's have been that he has had a stroke and his speech is Impared I beleive he is one of the orginal game show hosts left after Bob Barker, Wink Martin Dale and Monty Hall, I love TV game shows
andybowe 2 years ago
At least it's good to know that the first winner's circle was won.
Hondo20132 2 years ago
Where did you get this?
GarfieldnPyramid 2 years ago 3
I got it from a friend of mine in an email.
Singingboy1978 2 years ago
Could you or someone post the full first episode?
GarfieldnPyramid 3 years ago
Unfortunately, I don't have the rest of the episode... sorry.
Singingboy1978 3 years ago
I could post this one I get my VHS to DVD and if my parents will allow me to tape trade.
secondchance1977 3 years ago
The first episode? or the NY?
GarfieldnPyramid 3 years ago
I could post the NY ep. I have and this if its avaliable on the trading cicuit
secondchance1977 3 years ago
Is it in color?
GarfieldnPyramid 3 years ago 3
The NY episode is in color.
secondchance1977 3 years ago
Could you or someone post the first episode of pyramid
GarfieldnPyramid 3 years ago
Premiere week, and the outside set of lights on the pyramid are out... nice. :)
niceone213 3 years ago 3
Betcha Bob Stewart was thinkin' "some electrician is gonna catch hell for this one!" Haha...
gameshowluvr86 3 years ago
Can you poas the rest of this episode??
secondchance1977 3 years ago
This is clearly where it all began. This intro may be called retro today but at the time seemed dramatic. It would have only worked if the contestant was not sitting there otherwise it would be perfect. the intro is something that was good for now but not for later. I'll give it a 5 star effort but a 3 star execution for it.
gamshwfan 3 years ago
I think this was the 2nd show, considering they mentioned the premiere.
Hondo20132 3 years ago
Sorry, I misheard; I think it's the 4th show now.
But apperantly this started at the Winner's Circle.
Hondo20132 3 years ago
Are my ears deceiving me, or was that Alex Trebek doing the intro?
darrinbaker00 3 years ago
They're deceiving you. :) That's Bob Clayton.
ccie12933 3 years ago 4
Both were involved with Concentration, however.
Hondo20132 3 years ago
Yes, but as between the two, Bob Clayton was one of the "real" hosts of Concentration (Hugh Downs was the other). And, that is Bob Clayton's voice. I had forgotten he was the announcer for Pyramid.
thegamesthatrate 3 years ago
Looking back, I find it interesting that CBS gave up on Pyramid so quickly, letting ABC have it for a long successful run. Also, in this episode they must not have yet created the self contained two games per show structure judging by the fact that a contestant was ready for a winner's circle game at the top of the show. For those who have been watching Million Dollar Password on CBS recently, you can't help but notice that its more like "Pyramid" except with one word clues..
joebradio 3 years ago
You do know that Password and Pyramid were created by the same man, Bob Stewart?
chrismc410 3 years ago
yes indeed, I learned a long time ago that Stewart worked with Goodson-Todman before he went out on his own, so that makes sense.. I also found it cool that the did "classic password" as they called it as a tiebreaker on million dollar password the other night.
joebradio 3 years ago
I think Goodson-Todman helped get Password on the air, which is why every incaration of it had their byline. Then Stewart came up with the idea for Pyramid, the people at Goodson-Todman didn't like it so he went off on his own, and we got The $10,000 Pyramid, which as we know evolved to the later versions.
chrismc410 3 years ago
@chrismc410 The premise of Pyramid has basically always been the same,but I didn't like Donny Osmond's Pyramid because it was way too modernized.
landrykkb 1 year ago
@landrykkb I hated the new pyramid these were classics!
Frankie2Jersey 1 year ago
Actually, the new "Million Dollar Password" is more like what was called "The Lightning Round" on the original, CBS "Password." For tie decisions, the program reverts to "classic (back & forth) 'Password.'"
And it's no coincidence you find the resemblance to "Pyramid," because Bob Stewart created both "Password " and "Pyramid." But this winner's circle concept was first used on the original "Password," not "Pyramid."
gymnastix 3 years ago
Yep, I was harkening back to the "lighting round" while watching the new MD Password, expect without the clunky clue boxes which in the original verison actually came up through the podium between the two contestants with the clock (only dots no numbers I think) counting down the time. And, then there was the "toaster" used on parts of the Super Password with Convy. Graphics have come a long way since then.
joebradio 3 years ago
It's been pointed out that Mark Goodson got credit for creating many of the G-T formats that were actually devised by staffers or associates of the duo - Stewart, Chester Feldman, Frank Wayne, Allan Sherman, Bob Bach. While I'm a big Stewart fan, it's also true that few people in any genre of the business had the genius of putting it all together - content, presentation, and other aspects -- as Goodson did.
davemock 3 years ago
Do you have the entire episode? If so I would love to see it. Anything (other than the few LA episodes that aired on GSN) from the $10,000 Pyramid is very rare.
storrs19 3 years ago
i've got 1 thing to say:
OMG!!!!!!! :)
katmusic2006 3 years ago 3
Did it actually air in B&W or is this an effect? Pic quality is great.
Also great intro - never saw the board from behind a wall!
Zachattack2 3 years ago
By 1973, pretty much everything was in color.
Jnelson09Returns 3 years ago
this was probably recorded on a vcr in b/w
secondchance1977 3 years ago
VCRs didn't exist in 1973. They were still two years away.
Jnelson09Returns 3 years ago
i meany u-matics, something like those, a KIND of VCR. the name "VCR" didnt come untill 1976, but there were VCRs without the name VCR.
secondchance1977 3 years ago
Make that 1969.
nasurax 3 years ago
Yeah, but this is from 1973.
Jnelson09Returns 3 years ago
Probably who ever recorded this had BW Tv or BW VCR/Tape
secondchance1977 3 years ago
CBS.
bellybutton4 3 years ago 2