The Newlywed Game - Theme Song

The Newlywed Game is an American television game show that pits newly-married couples against each other in a series of revealing question rounds to determine how well the spouses know (or don't know) each other. The program, originally created by Nick Nicholson and E. Roger Muir (credited on-screen as Roger E. Muir) and produced by Chuck Barris, has appeared in many different versions since its 1966 debut. The show became famous for some of the arguments that couples had over incorrect answers and even led to some divorces.

Many of The Newlywed Game's questions dealt with "making whoopee", the euphemism that producers used for sexual intercourse to circumvent network censorship. However, it became such a catchphrase of the show that Bob Eubanks continued to use the word throughout the show's many runs, even in the 1980s and 1990s episodes, when he could easily have said "make love" or "have sex" without censorship.

The Newlywed Game debuted on the ABC television network on July 11, 1966. It was the last U.S. commercial network series to premier in black and white, although it turned to color, as did virtually all other network series, that coming September.

Bob Eubanks is the host that is most often associated with The Newlywed Game. Eubanks was, at the time the show signed on in 1966, the youngest emcee to host a game show at age 28. He hosted all versions except the 1984 ABC version, a special Valentine's Day week of specials hosted by Jim Lange; the last season of the 1980s version, which Paul Rodriguez hosted; and the first season of the 1990s version, which Gary Kroeger hosted. The 1997 revival featured a different format than the best known format of the show; after one season of disappointing ratings, Eubanks was brought back to the show as host and the classic format was revived. Eubanks has hosted The Newlywed Game one way or another at least once for five decades.

Johnny Jacobs was the announcer of The Newlywed Game during its entire 1966-74 and 1977-80 runs, however Tony McClay subbed on occasion; very early in the show's run (as evidenced on the July 26, 1966 episode), the announcer was originally Scott Beach - Barris' original choice as host prior to Eubanks' audition.

Jacobs died in 1982, and when the 1980s version surfaced and renamed The New Newlywed Game Rod Roddy was the announcer on the Jim Lange version, Bob Hilton announced from 19851987, then Charlie O'Donnell took over from 1987 until its cancellation in 1989. John Cramer announced in the 1990s.

A new version, primarily sponsored by eHarmony.com, began production for GSN in 2009 and began airing in April. Hosted by Carnie Wilson, the show was taped in New York for its first season, with Brad Sherwood as announcer. The show's second season premiered on October 12, 2009, with Randy West replacing Sherwood as the show moved to Los Angeles. Starting with the second series, Bob Eubanks will host one selected celebrity episode per series. For the fall 2009-10 season, Eubanks hosted the January 7 episode featuring Carnie Wilson and husband Rob Bonfiglio, her sister Wendy Wilson and husband Dan Knutson, and their mother Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford and husband Daniel Rutherford as contestants with a $10,000 prize going to a charity of their choosing.

Eubanks will host another episode in the spring 2010 series, subtitled the "Game Show Kings" episode. This episode will feature Monty and Marilyn Hall, Peter Marshall and Marilyn Stewart, and Wink and Sandy Martindale.

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[JimyJak]

wow i haven't heard that in years...great!

[record1207]

This brings back memories. What a great n funny show!!! Thanks 4 sharing.

[OLdies1960s]

There were some Great Classic Bloopers that came from this show !!! :-))))

[hrpman]

We know this program as "Mr & Mrs" over here in the UK. Since I rarely watch TV, I haven't ever seen the show and couldn't tell you if this is the same signature tune ....

[bze2nlz1]

Watched this a few times...funny stuff. So 70's! :)

[1ytlady]

Thanks for this Joe,, had a look at the link you sent... looks like fun...

[northcoast69]

Hi Joe!

These are some great memories!  Thanks for them.

Paul

[anitashelby]

I've Always Loved This TV Show!..It Sure Was A Bunch Of Fun & I Love The Theme Song Also!....5*s Thankyou Joe....Anita..

[431516020205]

thanks joe!!!!