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Des Chiffres Et Des Lettres
''Des chiffres et des lettres'' (; ) is a French Television show, television programme which originally aired from 1965 to 2024. It was created by Armand Jammot and tests the numeracy skills and vocabulary of two contestants. It was one of the longest-running game shows in the world and the inspiration for ''Countdown (game show), Countdown'' on the British Channel 4. The game debuted in 1965 as ''Le mot le plus long'' (), using letters only, and reached its present format in 1972. From 2004 to 2024, it was transmitted on France 3 after 39 years on Antenne 2 and later France 2. It had been hosted since 1992 by Laurent Romejko, who was originally assisted by Arielle Boulin-Prat and Bertrand Renard, the latter two respectively checking words proposed by the contestants and providing solutions to the number problems the contestants failed to solve. Renard was hired on the show at the age of 19, after having won as a contestant in 12 consecutive matches. Starting on 17 September 2022 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game Show
A game show (or gameshow) is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment where contestants compete in a game for rewards. The shows are typically directed by a game show host, host, who explains the rules of the program as well as commentating and narrating where necessary. The history of the game shows dates back to the late 1930s when both radio and television game shows were broadcast. The genre became popular in the United States in the 1950s, becoming a regular feature of daytime television. On most game shows, contestants Quiz, answer questions or solve puzzles, and win prizes such as cash, trips and goods and services. History 1930s–1950s Game shows began to appear on radio and television in the late 1930s. The first television game show, ''Spelling Bee (game show), Spelling Bee'', as well as the first radio game show, ''Information Please'', were both broadcast in 1938; the first major success in the game show genre was ''Dr. I.Q.'', a radio quiz show that began in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Letters And Numbers
''Letters and Numbers'' is an Australian game show on SBS (Australian TV channel), SBS. It is hosted by former newsreader Richard Morecroft, co-hosted by David Astle and Lily Serna. Although it is based on the France, French game show ''Des chiffres et des lettres'', its structure is similar to the UK version of the show, ''Countdown (game show), Countdown'' - with the titular difference being used to avoid confusion with the Australian music program ''Countdown (Australian TV series), Countdown''. The series began airing on 2 August 2010. On 22 June 2012 SBS announced its decision to "rest" the show and the final episode aired on 27 June 2012. Repeat episodes were still regularly shown on SBS as of 2025. On 5 July 2021, SBS announced that ''Letters and Numbers'' would be revived in a new series hosted by comedian, journalist and actor Michael Hing. On 3 September 2021, it was revealed that the revival would be a celebrity version of the show, entitled ''Celebrity Letters and Num ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyal Kitzis
Eyal Kitzis (or Kitsis, ; born on 7 January 1969) is an Israeli actor, comedian and TV host. He is currently known for presenting the satirical sketch show '' Eretz Nehederet''. Early life Kitziz was born in Kiryat Ono, Israel, to a Jewish family. He served as a soldier in the Israeli Air Force. Career Kitzis began his career in 1993, as a host in the Israeli Educational Television shows "Zombit" and "Tik-Tak", while in addition, he wrote the humorist column "Tzipora" in the newspaper "Hadashot" and later on for the newspaper "Ha'ir". After he finished working for the newspapers, he wrote and published a humorist book called in 1999. Kitzis's big breakthrough came in 1998 when he hosted a humorous late night show titled "Halomot BeHaKitzis" along with the Israeli comedian Tal Friedman, which was broadcast on the Israeli Channel 2. Following the success of the show, Kitzis and Friedman worked together on the show "Nivheret HaHalomot" which also aired on the Israeli Channel 2. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mega Channel
MEGA Channel, also known as MEGA TV or just MEGA, is a television network in Greece, that broadcasts a mix of foreign and Greek programming. It is the first and the oldest private television network in Greece. History Mega Channel (1989–2018) Mega is the first private television station to launch in Greece on 20 November 1989 and was the trade name of Teletypos S.A. (Τηλέτυπος A.E.) The channel regularly achieved the top ratings spot in Greece through its varied programming including comedies, dramas, news, current affairs and entertainment shows. Examples include the popular Greek comedies ''Sto Para Pente'', ''Savatogenimmenes'' and ''Maria, i Aschimi''. The channel was also granted the rights to Victoria Hislop's novel The Island (Hislop novel), The Island. This became a 26 episode drama series called To Nisi. The show was the most expensive show in Greek television history with a budget of €4 million. Financial problems and subsequent closure Since 2012, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ERT1
ERT1 (, "ERT Ena"), is a Greek free-to-air television channel owned and operated by state-owned public broadcaster Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (). It is the corporation's flagship television channel, and is known for broadcasting mainstream and generalist programming, including news bulletins, talk shows, cultural shows, prime time drama, cinema and entertainment, and major breaking news, sports and special events. It was launched on 23 February 1966 as the first regular television service in Greece. It was launched as a television service of the National Radio Foundation (EIR). In 1970 it was transformed into the National Radio Television Foundation (EIRT). Then became ERT, ERT1, ENA, and ET1 before being closed by the Greek government in 2013, when it was mainly an entertainment and cultural channel but also broadcast documentaries, news, sports and children's shows. On 11 June 2015, ERT was reopened and the ERT1 name was restored, technically replacing NERIT 1 which ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DR (broadcaster)
DR (), officially the Danish Broadcasting Corporation in English, is a Danish public-service radio and television broadcasting company. Founded in 1925 as a public-service organization, it is Denmark's oldest and largest electronic media enterprise. DR shares many of its organisational characteristics with its British counterpart, the BBC, on which it was largely modelled. DR is a founding member of the European Broadcasting Union. Bjarne Corydon will become the Director-General of DR in August 2025. DR was originally funded by a media licence, however since 2022, the media license has been replaced by an addition to the Danish income tax. Today, DR operates three television channels, all of which are distributed free-to-air via a nationwide DVB-T2 network. DR also operates seven radio channels. All are available nationally on DAB+ radio and online, with the four original stations also available on FM radio. History DR was founded on 1 April 1925 under the name of ''R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VTM (TV Channel)
VTM or Vlaamse Televisie Maatschappij ( English: ''Flemish Television Company'') is the main commercial television station in Flanders (the Dutch-speaking northern region of Belgium) and forms part of a network of channels owned by DPG Media (formerly Medialaan). It was launched on 1 February 1989 as the second commercial television channel in Belgium after the French-speaking RTL-TVI, and quickly became the most popular TV channel in the Flemish part of Belgium. Early programming consisted of local versions of game shows like 'Rad Van Fortuin' ( Wheel of Fortune) or 'Waagstuk!' (Jeopardy!). The channel is also considered to have been instrumental in the rebirth of the local music industry as it was the first TV channel to promote local music through its primetime TV show 'Tien om te zien' (Ten to see), a weekly chart show with only local music productions. The channel's focus on local music and local versions of international TV formats quickly allowed it to outperform p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Tonight
TV Tonight is an Australian-based website which features reviews, news and programming information related to television in Australia as well as OzTAM ratings information. The site was started by television critic David Knox in 2007 after listeners of his radio programs asked him for information they had missed. Knox runs the site, publishing his interviews with Australian media actors, producers, directors and programmers. Knox regularly visits the sets of Australian television series and reviews television programs. Knox also served as television critic for ABC Radio National's breakfast program from 2009 to 2015. Dan Barrett is now in this role. Knox has an advanced diploma in screenwriting and was the founding Artistic Director of Screenplay. TV Tonight is also referenced in Australian media, including ''The Sydney Morning Herald'' and news.com.au, while Knox gives commentary for other media outlets including News Corp Australia, MediaWeek and ABC. The website beg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celebrity Letters And Numbers
''Celebrity Letters and Numbers'' is an Australian comedy panel game show on SBS which premiered on 2 October 2021. It is a revived version of the game show ''Letters and Numbers'', which aired on SBS from 2010 to 2012, with an altered format with celebrity contestants competing rather than members of the public. Co-hosts David Astle and Lily Serna returned from the original series, while comedian, journalist and actor Michael Hing replaced presenter Richard Morecroft as host. Two series of twelve episodes were commissioned in July 2021 with celebrity guests including Hamish Blake, Susie Youssef, Merrick Watts and Matt Okine. Series three premiered on 17 September 2022, with series four set to air on 5 February 2024. As of February 2024, new episodes of Celebrity Letters & Numbers have been pulled from SBS, after just two episodes. The last 10 episodes in series 4, which broadcast on SBS Viceland at 6.00pm Weeknights starting from 9 September 2024 until 20 September 2024. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SBS (Australian TV Channel)
SBS is a multicultural public broadcasting, public Television broadcasting in Australia, TV network in Australia. Launched on 24 October 1980, it is the responsibility of Special Broadcasting Service, SBS's SBS Television, television division, and is available nationally. In 2024, SBS had a 9.3% audience share, compared to 2023 when SBS had an 8.5% audience share. As of 2024, the SBS is the fifth-rated television network and primary channel in Australia, behind the Seven Network, Nine Network, ABC TV (Australian TV channel), ABC TV and Network 10. History Origins SBS began test transmissions in April 1979 as ''SBS Ethnic Television'' when it showed various foreign language programs on ABV (TV station), ABV-2 Melbourne and ABN (TV station), ABN-2 Sydney on Sunday mornings. Full-time transmission began at on 24 October 1980 (United Nations Day) as Channel 0/28. At the time, SBS was broadcasting on UHF Channel 28 and VHF Channel 0. Bruce Gyngell, who introduced television to Austr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
