I'm Telling! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids I'm Telling! |
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I'm Telling! logo.
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| Created by | Ellen Levy |
| Developed by | Ellen Levy Haim Saban |
| Directed by | Jerome Shaw |
| Presented by | Laurie Faso |
| Narrated by | Dean Goss |
| Theme music composer | Shuki Levy |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Haim Saban Andy Heyward |
| Producer(s) | David M. Greenfield Loretta Strickland (co-producer) |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Production company(s) | DIC Enterprises Saban Productions |
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| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | September 12, 1987 – March 5, 1988 |
I'm Telling! was a fun American television game show that aired on NBC from September 1987 to March 1988. It was hosted by Laurie Faso and announced by Dean Goss. This show was like a kids' version of The Newlywed Game, but instead of married couples, it featured young brothers and sisters playing together! It was produced by Saban Entertainment and DIC Entertainment.
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How the Game Works
The game featured three teams. Each team usually had a brother and a sister. The main game had two exciting rounds.
Round One: Brothers Away
First, the brothers were "teleported" to a special "Isolation Zone." This was a soundproof room offstage. Then, one of three fun categories was picked. The host, Laurie Faso, would read a question based on that category. All three sisters would answer the question. Their answers were kept secret!
After the sisters answered, the brothers came back onstage. They were asked the exact same three questions. If a brother's answer matched his sister's, their team scored points! They got 25 points for the first question, 50 for the second, and 75 for the third. If their answers didn't match, they got no points. Just like in the adult version, the siblings often playfully argued about their different answers!
Round Two: Sisters Away
Round two worked in a similar way. This time, the sisters went to the "Isolation Zone." The brothers stayed onstage and answered the questions first. Then, the sisters returned and gave their answers. The points for this round were even higher! Teams earned 50, 75, and 150 points for matching answers.
Winning the Game
The game continued until both rounds were over. The team with the most points won! They received a $1,000 savings bond. They also got to play in the "Pick-A-Prize Arcade" for more awesome prizes. The other teams didn't go home empty-handed. They received cool prizes, including a copy of the I'm Telling! board game.
Tie-Breaker Fun
Sometimes, two or even all three teams would tie for first place. When this happened, a special tie-breaker question was used. Before the show, the producers filled a big container called the "I'm Telling! Fun Box." It was full of many identical objects. Each team had to guess how many objects were inside. They wrote their guess on a card. The team whose guess was closest to the real number (without going over) won the game! They then moved on to the Pick-a-Prize Arcade.
The Prize Arcade
After the main game, the set would spin around! This revealed the "Pick-a-Prize Arcade." There were 20 prizes displayed. Ten prizes were for the brother, sitting on yellow platforms. Ten prizes were for the sister, on pink platforms. Each prize had a button and a flashing light.
Before the show, each sibling secretly chose six prizes they thought their brother or sister would like most. The audience saw one sibling's choices. Then, the other sibling picked six prizes by pushing the buttons. Every time their choices matched, a siren would sound, and the prize light flashed! If the team made at least 10 matches together, they won every single prize in the arcade!
Special Episodes
Most episodes featured a brother and sister team. But sometimes, there were special weeks! These included "Brothers' Week" or "Sisters' Week." During these times, all the teams were made up of siblings of the same gender.
There were also "Celebrity Week" episodes. Young stars from NBC's TV shows played with their real-life siblings. They played for charity, which means they were trying to win money for a good cause!
Fun Stuff and Merchandise
If you loved the show, you could even play it at home! A board game version of I'm Telling! was released by Pressman in 1987.
