Password

1961·Show
174Episodes in6Seasons
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting5
  • Dialogue Quality5
  • Direction4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing4
  • Cinematography3
  • Music Composition3

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Password is an American television game show which was created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions. The host was Allen Ludden, who had previously been well known as the host of the G.E. College Bowl. Password originally aired for 1,555 daytime telecasts each weekday from October 2, 1961 to September 15, 1967 on CBS, along with weekly prime time airings from January 2, 1962 to September 9, 1965 and December 25, 1966 to May 22, 1967. An additional 1,099 daytime shows aired from April 5, 1971 to June 27, 1975 on ABC. The show's announcers were Jack Clark and Lee Vines on CBS and John Harlan on ABC. Two revivals later aired on NBC from 1979–1982 and 1984–1989, followed by a prime time version on CBS from 2008–2009. In 2013, TV Guide ranked it #8 in its list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.
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Is Password worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Password have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 174 episodes.

When did Password air?

It ran from 1961 to 1966 and has ended.

What language is Password in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Password use?

And the Adventure ContinuesAnti-Frustration FeaturesThe AnnouncerAscended ExtraBerserk ButtonBonus RoundBonus SpaceCatchphraseCelebrity EditionCrossoverWord Association TestHalloween Episodeand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Password, including And the Adventure Continues, Anti-Frustration Features, The Announcer.

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