Hosts | |
Clem Florio (1976-1977?) Joe Knight (1977) | |
Broadcast (WJZ) | |
Special: 3/29/1976 Weekly: 9/12/1976 - 8/26/1977 |
High Stakes (not to be confused with High Stakes Poker) was a weekly educational local game show in Baltimore.
Gameplay[]
A panel of three Baltimore notables answer questions related to the night's given topic in an attempt to win money for a home viewer. The panelist with the highest score wins and has their points converted to dollars for a home viewer.
Topics included:
- Getting a job
- Unemployment
- Weight loss
- Getting credit
- Over-the-counter drugs
- Tenant and landlord rights
- What to remember when shopping for Christmas gifts (aired on Black Friday 1976)
YouTube Video[]
A clip of the October 22, 1976 episode (topic is "over-the-counter drugs")