''Name Your Adventure'' is an American

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that aired on Saturday mornings during NBC's

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line-up. Created and executive produced by Kerri Zane and Scott Friedland. The series was hosted by Mario Lopez, Jordan Brady, and

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, the series ran from September 12, 1992 to September 2, 1995.

Synopsis

The show was about making the dreams of ordinary teenagers come true. Viewers would submit letters to be chosen. Then the hosts of the show would go to a lucky teenager's house, surprise him or her and join in as he or she experienced the ultimate adventure, whether it was to be an actor, a track star or an

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. On one episode, a teenager got to meet President

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. Another episode saw Mario Lopez take a teen who wanted to be an

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diver on an adventure to meet Olympic Diving Gold Medalist, Greg Louganis. Another featured a teen becoming a roadie and setting up a concert for

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. Other episodes featured teenagers in Alaska with working alongside the U.S.G.S. A pas de deux with the lead dancers of the Joffrey Ballet. Tap dancing with Gregory Hines, to name a few.

Awards and nominations

External links

* 1992 American television series debuts 1995 American television series endings 1990s American reality television series English-language television shows NBC original programming TNBC Television series about teenagers {{US-reality-tv-stub