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''The Parent Game'' is an American game show that ran in syndication from 1972–1973. The show was hosted by Clark Race, a Los Angeles radio personality, with Johnny Jacobs as the announcer (although
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handled these duties on the first two episodes). The answers were commented by child psychologist Dorothy Thompson, who did not appear in-studio. The series was produced by Chuck Barris Productions. The show's theme song would later be used as a cue on the syndicated versions of Barris-produced '' The Newlywed Game'', '' The Dating Game'', and '' The New Treasure Hunt''.


Gameplay

The format was very similar to ''The Newlywed Game'', the difference between ''Newlywed'' and this show being that that Race would ask three couples a series of multiple-choice questions about their children. Their job was to match answers with a resident child psychologist. The first four questions allowed all six players to give individual answers, but on the fifth and final question each couple had to agree on one answer.


Scoring

For the first two questions, a correct response earned five points per teammate. Ten points were awarded per correct answer in the third question, and 15 points each in the fourth question. The final question was worth 30 points. The couple with the most points won the game and a grand prize. If there was a tie, the ''Newlywed Game'' tiebreaker was used.


Revival

A revival, entitled ''
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'' hosted by Tom Parks and produced by Jay Wolpert Productions and MTM Entertainment, aired on The Family Channel from September 30, 1996 – January 30, 1997.


Episode status

At least 23 episodes are known to exist, having aired on GSN as part of their ''Kids' Zone'' block from 1997-1999. {{DEFAULTSORT:Parent Game, The First-run syndicated television programs in the United States American game shows 1970s American game shows 1972 American television series debuts 1973 American television series endings Television series by Barris Industries Television series by Sony Pictures Television Television series created by Chuck Barris