Amnesia (game show)

Infobox Television
show_name = Amnesia


caption = The Amnesia logo.
format = Quiz show
runtime = 60 minutes
creator = Mark Burnett
starring = Dennis Miller
country = flag|USA
network = NBC
first_aired = February 22, 2008
last_aired = April 11, 2008
num_seasons = 1
num_episodes = 8
website = http://www.nbc.com/Amnesia

Amnesia (also known as Amne$ia) was an American television game show that aired on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, after debuting on February 22, 2008 at 9 p.m. ET after "1 vs. 100". Contestants win money by answering questions about their own lives. The program was produced by Mark Burnett, producer of other shows like "Survivor", "The Apprentice", and "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?", and was hosted by comedian Dennis Miller. [Andreeva, Nelie, [http://www.reuters.com/article/televisionNews/idUSN2952964420080129] , "Two more games in play at NBC from Mark Burnett," reuters.com, 29 January 2008, accessed 2 February 2008] Contestants were able to win up to $250,000.

According to a radio interview with Dennis Miller, "Amnesia" is confirmed canceled due to its plummeting ratings.fact|date=April 2008

Gameplay

The game is played in five rounds.

You in 60 Seconds: Instead of standard welcome intros, Amnesia begins with a speed round. The contestant has 60 seconds to answer seven questions, winning $1,000 for each correct answer, for a maximum of $7,000. There is no penalty for wrong answers, and the money won in this round is the contestant's to keep. In the next three rounds the contestant is sent to a soundproof booth and a loved one is asked about various events they have shared with the player. The contestant then returns and is asked questions . Occasionally, in lieu of a question, the contestant must complete a stunt to be credited with a correct answer (such as trying to place the names of five obscure body parts on a dummy within 30 seconds). A frequent stunt is a blindfolded taste test of a familiar family recipe, with three imitation dishes.

* Round 1: $5,000 for each correct answer (3 questions played)
* Round 2: $10,000 for each correct answer (2 questions played)
* Round 3: $20,000 for each correct answer (2 questions played)

Thus, contestants can end round 3 with up to $75,000 in their "memory bank."

Total Amnesia: Risk is introduced in the end game, so the player is given the option to stop or proceed before each question in this round. If they choose to proceed, contestants choose a question by picking one of their supporters, each holding an envelope that contains a question about their relationship. Each question is worth money, as follows:

*Question 1: $25,000
*Question 2: $50,000
*Question 3: $100,000

"Note: Contestants do not need to have the full value of a question in their bank in order to attempt it (e.g., a player with $5,000 may still attempt the $100,000 question)."

A correct answer to the question adds money to the player's bank, but a wrong answer will subtract that amount. Before each question the player can choose to stop and take the money already won, but if at any time the bank falls to $0, the game is over and the player will go home with whatever they won in You in 60 Seconds.

U.S. Standard Ratings

The ratings for "Amnesia" were as followed while competing for another game show "My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad".

International Editions

GBR - has been piloted with Terry Wogan as host on Channel 4.

AUS - has been announced by the Nine Network, to air sometime in 2008.

References

External links

* [http://www.nbc.com/Amnesia/ Official website]