Ooops! (Canadian game show) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ooops! |
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| Genre | Children's game show |
| Presented by | Harry Brown |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Sandy Stewart |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC Television |
| Original release | 29 September 1970 – 29 June 1971 |
Ooops! was a fun Canadian children's game show. It aired on CBC Television from 1970 to 1971. This show was a half-hour long and brought laughter to kids across Canada.
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What Was Ooops! About?
Meet the Host: The Great Drake
The host of Ooops! was Harry Brown. On the show, he was known as the "Great Drake." He traveled to different Canadian cities to host the game show. Sometimes, local presenters helped him out.
Playing the Game: Riddles and Jokes
The game took place on a big game board. Contestants moved forward or backward on the board. How they moved depended on how the audience reacted to a riddle or joke. If the audience liked the joke, the contestant moved forward. If not, they might move backward!
Picking a Prize: Mystery Bags
Winners of the game got to choose a prize from six mystery bags. Most bags held cool prizes like radios, music recordings, or books. But watch out! One bag had a funny "booby prize"—a duck!
How Kids Could Join In
Kids at home could be part of the show too! They could mail in their own riddles and jokes. These jokes might even be used in the game segment. The CBC also sold a home version of the game. This meant kids could play Ooops! with their friends and family.
Funny News Segments
The show also had special comedy segments. John O'Leary hosted a fake news and weather report. These segments were called "Ooops! Nooos" and "Ooops! Weather For Ducks." They added extra laughs to the show.
When Did Ooops! Air?
This exciting half-hour series was shown every Tuesday. It aired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The show ran from September 29, 1970, until June 29, 1971.
