The portrayal of the TV game show on film has varied over the years.
We take a look at some of the more notable moments…
They overcome these challenges with their intellect and are ultimately rewarded for their efforts.
But in fiction, theres typically a lot more room for exaggeration.
Some films on the subject have even picked up Oscar nominations or wins, including 1994sQuiz Showand 2008sSlumdog Millionaire.
How did these films portray the TV game show differently?
And how have game shows changed between them, and since they were made?
The film follows Goodwin (played by Rob Morrow) as he looks into claims thatTwenty Oneis fixed.
In so doing, Redford contextualises any such immorality as the start of a decline in American values.
Goodwin is initially intrigued by the case because it would be a landmark in legislative oversight over television practices.
We meet people, they overcome challenges and win, but the film is about what comes after.
As a quiz format, its riper than most for adaptation to fiction in other mediums.
But as the title suggests, Jamal gets the chance to clear his name and wins the top prize.
And as inQuiz Show, the whole nation is watching, but the outcome is significantly happier.
Freeze Outoften bears similarities to some kind of hysterical cutaway from30 RockorIdiocracy, but its still a quiz-based format.
