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The Name of the Game

1968 – 1971Show3 seasons76 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A nostalgic, tense series about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 76 episodes · best: S2E6 "Goodbye Harry" 7.9

Episodes

7.2
6.8
6.8

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Pioneering Wheel Series
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Anthology of Crime Dramas
  • High-Budget TV Cinema
  • Meta-Narrative Structure
  • Late 60s Pop Culture Lens
  • Star-Studded Anthology
  • Noir-Influenced Mystery
  • Industry Insider Critique

Cast

24 of 360 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Barry Shear, John Llewellyn Moxey, Nicholas Colasanto
Written by
Dean Hargrove, Dick Nelson, Leslie Stevens
Produced by
David Victor, Leslie Stevens, Dean Hargrove

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 20, 1968 · March 19, 1971 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 1968
Last aired
March 19, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 76 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Name of the Game worth watching?"

Questions about The Name of the Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Name of the Game worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Name of the Game okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Name of the Game?

114 h

About 114 hours: 76 episodes in 3 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1968 to 1971.