The Name of the Game

The Name of the Game is an American television series starring Tony Franciosa, Gene Barry, and Robert Stack that ran from 1968 to 1971 on NBC, totaling 76 episodes of 90 minutes. It was a pioneering wheel series, setting the stage for The Bold Ones and the NBC Mystery Movie in the 1970s. The show had an extremely large budget for a television series.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Name of the Game

First Air Date

September 20, 1968

Last Air Date

March 19, 1971

Seasons

3

Episodes

76

Language

English

Production Companies

Universal Television

Networks

NBC

S03E24

The Showdown

Howard's (GB) ancestor, an old west gambler, tries to stay alive in the face of a showdown.

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