As a teenager, I used to attend tapings of this show at Metromedia Square in Hollywood. Same studio they used for "Truth or Consequences." Later, Norman Lear moved his sitcoms from Television City over to Metromedia as well because, as legend has it, he had a number of sitcoms in production at the time and Metromedia Square could accommodate all of them.
@@dimitriberozny3729 I'm not sure what your source is for this information, but I've never heard that. Perhaps you should let Wikipedia know, as their comprehensive history of Metromedia is quite different.
I guess Concentration was part studio set and part garage.I always loved the bonus numbers,the 9 boxes shown on the double play bonus,the WILD CARDS,free looks.I agree with you completely that Jack Narz is and always will be one of the greatest hosts ever.During the game ,how much did the players have to pick the 2 or 3 numbers as well as solve the puzzle and is 10 seconds enough time to solve 2 puzzles in the bonus round?
Was the only time that a player (Randy Crystle)found all 4 Wild Cards in one game?They're so hard to find.The main difference between this and Alex Trebek's Classic Concentration is they show the natural match after an item and wild card on Classic and not on the original one when a wild card is matched with an item say a rec sofa.I like the takes,the green and red.
There was some variations on some of the games: There was the 3 call game. 3 numbers to make a match. 4 Wild Card Game: 2 Wild Cards got you $250, all 4 got you $500. Free Look (2 free looks on the board), if you picked one, you got a free guess at the puzzle.
In 1974, when you have solved the second of the Double Play Puzzles, YOU'VE WON THE CAR! Times have changed, and they probably gave away too many cars in the first format I have mentioned for them to make Contestants make a match of different prizes.
Did anyone here know that Jack Narz was Tom Kennedy's (You Don't Say!, Split Second, Name That Tune, etc.) older brother? That's right! Tom Kennedy's real name is James Edward Narz.
This 1973-78 version was in syndication. The original 1958-73 NBC daytime version was cancelled on March 23, 1973, and would not be rebooted for another 14 years.
He hosted Seven Keys, I'll Bet, and he also hosted Dotto (one of the most popular TV shows involved in The Quiz Show Scandals of the 1950s). I believe he was also the announcer for that Betty White sitcom, "Life With Elizabeth."
@LittleRockElevators He hosted the second version of "Beat The Clock" from 1968-'71 even after the show's filming was moved to Montreal. Gene Wood replaced him for the final season of that version.
It was mechanical. The board was bought from NBC by Goodson-Todman and brought to California for this series. The board might have been 20 years old at that time. Probably a nightmare to maintain.
I guess with the new "Double Play" setup, you basically could play for a TPIR showcase if you matched the card to play for all 4 prizes. Throw in Spendido and you're good to go.
Much like Barry & Enright with TTD & TJW, Goodson-Toddman Productions did the same with some of their themes and cues; the best example being the Trebek "Double Dare" theme being used for the Perry "Card Sharks." Another excellent example is the famous "Losing Horns" sound effect being used, besides TPIR, on "Card Sharks," "Double Dare," and "Classic Concentration."
The game could've been much better if they added a toss-up rebus for control of the board and the bonus round could've had the contestant solve the rebus in 10 seconds AFTER matching objects in 45 seconds to win the grand prize. With the TPiR sound effects used, it could've also be taped at CBS studios.
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When "Concentration" and "Jeopardy" went to California, it broke my heart; both shows were born in New York City, my home town.
this has to be the BEST quality version of this ep I've seen on RUclips. Mega thanks!
As a teenager, I used to attend tapings of this show at Metromedia Square in Hollywood. Same studio they used for "Truth or Consequences." Later, Norman Lear moved his sitcoms from Television City over to Metromedia as well because, as legend has it, he had a number of sitcoms in production at the time and Metromedia Square could accommodate all of them.
Metromedia was a joint venture between CBS and NBC and was one of the first LLC’s in the United States.
@@dimitriberozny3729 I'm not sure what your source is for this information, but I've never heard that. Perhaps you should let Wikipedia know, as their comprehensive history of Metromedia is quite different.
I'm sure Metromedia was never connected in any way with CBS or NBC.
Jack Narz's voice goes deep.
Buzzr is bringing this back on March 30. Apparently they found more episodes.
Thank you, this is a clearer copy than the one I have, MUCH better
Some of the music, were from "The Price is Right".
Those 2 "The Price Is Right" songs, were in the "Showcase" round.
Splendido and Starcrossed I believe were the specific names of those music cues.
@@paullarue2010 And some pricing games too.
Never thought I'd see an episode with a double wild card match! Downs/Claytonn offered a new car while Trebek was only $500.
Must be Episode 1,605, and taped around March 1978.
Great game!! Some classic TPIR music too!!
oldiesmusic76 i heard it in this video
I guess Concentration was part studio set and part garage.I always loved the bonus numbers,the 9 boxes shown on the double play bonus,the WILD CARDS,free looks.I agree with you completely that Jack Narz is and always will be one of the greatest hosts ever.During the game ,how much did the players have to pick the 2 or 3 numbers as well as solve the puzzle and is 10 seconds enough time to solve 2 puzzles in the bonus round?
I hope the tapes still exists. If so, I hope they will soon air on Buzzr. Assuming they have the rights to them.
So far, BUZZR has aired much of the 1976 season. Too bad, GSN. You've had your chance.
January to March will have the final season in its entirety.
Sounds like the showcase cue on Price is Right
It is... Splendido!
I thought it was from my old hero Jack Narz that I got that crazy salute from! Thanks for finding it for me :-)
I knew you'd like it. :)
And yes, the next upload should be fun -- it's not only a request, but something all-new to the channel.
I’m convinced Johnny Olson meant Beverly Hills,affluent LA suburb since that show taped and produced at Metromedia.
Splendido!, definitely (it's even one of the search tags). Lovely original music, too. :)
Was the only time that a player (Randy Crystle)found all 4 Wild Cards in one game?They're so hard to find.The main difference between this and Alex Trebek's Classic Concentration is they show the natural match after an item and wild card on Classic and not on the original one when a wild card is matched with an item say a rec sofa.I like the takes,the green and red.
There was some variations on some of the games:
There was the 3 call game. 3 numbers to make a match.
4 Wild Card Game: 2 Wild Cards got you $250, all 4 got you $500.
Free Look (2 free looks on the board), if you picked one, you got a free guess at the puzzle.
i love this game show i saw the reruns of it with Alex Trebek in the early 90s
Never realized they used TPIR cues on here (at least I think I heard Starcrossed and Splendido in there!)
Jack Narz was a good host.
Considering he was Tom Kennedy's brother, there wasn't much of a physical resemblance between them. But they were both excellent hosts.
In 1974, when you have solved the second of the Double Play Puzzles, YOU'VE WON THE CAR!
Times have changed, and they probably gave away too many cars in the first format I have mentioned for them to make Contestants make a match of different prizes.
Was this the final episode of the series?
Did anyone here know that Jack Narz was Tom Kennedy's (You Don't Say!, Split Second, Name That Tune, etc.) older brother? That's right! Tom Kennedy's real name is James Edward Narz.
I guess this game show, was on NBC in Los Angeles.
This 1973-78 version was in syndication. The original 1958-73 NBC daytime version was cancelled on March 23, 1973, and would not be rebooted for another 14 years.
CBS-Metromedia studios in Hollywood, CA.
@@Rlotpir1972 Just KTTV (Fox 11) Metromedia Square
I always thought Jack Narz should of had more shows. Concentration was his only multiyear series. He was great host.
He hosted Seven Keys, I'll Bet, and he also hosted Dotto (one of the most popular TV shows involved in The Quiz Show Scandals of the 1950s). I believe he was also the announcer for that Betty White sitcom, "Life With Elizabeth."
A bit earlier than 1975 for Narz on "Beat the Clock", which he actually hosted in syndication from 1969-72.
@LittleRockElevators He hosted the second version of "Beat The Clock" from 1968-'71 even after the show's filming was moved to Montreal. Gene Wood replaced him for the final season of that version.
@@byrd56 Actually I believe 1968-'71 with Gene Wood replacing him as host for the final season.
Why does this game board make some grinding noise?
It was mechanical. The board was bought from NBC by Goodson-Todman and brought to California for this series. The board might have been 20 years old at that time. Probably a nightmare to maintain.
Drumroll sound. BUZZR took that sound for the Concentration promo.
@@markschildberg1667 And NBC still has default copyrights to Concentration,and leased out the rights to CBS.
I guess with the new "Double Play" setup, you basically could play for a TPIR showcase if you matched the card to play for all 4 prizes. Throw in Spendido and you're good to go.
Add the 'Wheel of Fortune '81-'89' timer sound to the 10-second timer and you're really good to go.
I guess some "The Price is Right" Showcase music, we're in this game show.
Much like Barry & Enright with TTD & TJW, Goodson-Toddman Productions did the same with some of their themes and cues; the best example being the Trebek "Double Dare" theme being used for the Perry "Card Sharks." Another excellent example is the famous "Losing Horns" sound effect being used, besides TPIR, on "Card Sharks," "Double Dare," and "Classic Concentration."
And at 19:56 another popular Price is Right cue when a car is being played for.
Johnny Olsen from the Price Is Right.
and many other places
Yep.
We're in the money!
I can't imagine going on a game show and winning beef jerky. lol
Very cool n God bless.😇😁
The game could've been much better if they added a toss-up rebus for control of the board and the bonus round could've had the contestant solve the rebus in 10 seconds AFTER matching objects in 45 seconds to win the grand prize. With the TPiR sound effects used, it could've also be taped at CBS studios.
Actually... it was recorded at CBS Television City.
A slate from one episode shows it was taped at KTLA-TV.
1:34 I can only imagine what Monrovia-Duarte was going through with nude disco 💃 dancers 💃 in a their cities.
even by 1970's standard that pants suit was Just god awful haha it looked like a bad acid trip
Ouch! The dreaded nothing but fernature cue here!
Sorry, Alex, nothing against you, but this is a MUCH better show than Classic Concentration.
Jack Narz got confused.
Their Double Play win cue was also a TPIR car cue.
Errors happens.
Randy died in 2006 :(
Simone Guzman awww..!
I wonder how old was he when he died?
Boy what cheap prizes.
Particularly those "fee items" (prizes whose manufacturers paid to plug) revealed during the "Head Starts".
@@byrd56 lol I watched one episode around this time that a prize was syrup...a bottle of breakfast syrup...