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The Name of the Game

6.8
3 seasons
76 episodes
Ended
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:September 20, 1968
Last Aired:March 19, 1971
Episode Runtime:1h 30m
Networks:
NBC

Where to watch free (US)

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Seasons (4)

Season 1

Season 1

26 episodes

Aired: 1968

Season 2

Season 2

26 episodes

Aired: 1969

Season 3
6.0

Season 3

24 episodes

Aired: 1970

Production

Universal Television