Celebrity Name Game
Celebrity Name Game, a syndicated game show hosted by Craig Ferguson, premiered on September 22, 2014, and ran for three seasons.
Craig won a Daytime Emmy in 2015 for "Outstanding Host" for his work on Celebrity Name Game.
Craig won a Daytime Emmy in 2016 for "Outstanding Host" for his work on Celebrity Name Game.
EPISODE GUIDE (Updated infrequently!) And apparently I can't figure out how to make this viewable without edit access, so.... have I mentioned lately how much the new google sites sucks? May I suggest this guide instead? http://epguides.com/CelebrityNameGame/
WHERE CAN YOU WATCH CNG IN YOUR REGION?
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CNG official sites elsewhere on the web:
Tickets for Celebrity Name Game tapings were handled through On-Camera Audiences:
CNG has been sold to at least 80% of the U.S. markets through Tribune Broadcasting, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and CBS Television Stations, as well as several other independent broadcasters.
Celebrity Name Game has been renewed for a third season.
Craig Ferguson to host Celebrity Name Game, Fall 2014
From The Hollywood Reporter, October 28, 2013:
Craig Ferguson is doubling down on his TV duties. The host of CBS' The Late, Late Show has been tapped to host a new syndicated game show set to debut in fall 2014.
Celebrity Name Game, from FremantleMedia North America and Debmar-Mercury, will run in a half-hour format and is based on board gameIdentity Crisis. Each episode finds celebrities teaming up with contestants to identify famous names -- including actors, singers, athletes, pop culture figures, politicians and even cartoon characters.
Courteney Cox and DavidArquette’s Coquette Productions developed project, and Deal or No Deal's Scott St. John is already set as showrunner.
“I have to do a show which is of interest to me and Celebrity Name Game is certainly that," said Ferguson. "What a wonderful concept with such great potential, from two of my favorite people, Courteney and David.”
"Celebrity Name Game is a hilarious and innovative rapid-fire game show that combines the best of pop culture with the best of comedy," said FremantleMedia's CEO Thom Beers. "We’ve had incredible success bringing world-class comedians to the world’s most successful game shows with talents such as Drew Carey, Steve Harvey and Wayne Brady. We are delighted to add the ultra-talented and witty Craig Ferguson to our family as he drives the competition and brings nonstop laughter to viewers at home."
“Celebrity Name Game will make the perfect companion to Family Feud in early fringe and access time slots next fall," added Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein. "It has every element needed for success: a great concept; a hugely popular and very funny host in Craig who, like Steve Harvey, is very natural and comfortable in the role; a who’s who list of celebrity guests that only Courteney and David can attract; outstanding production auspices with our ‘Feud’ production partners at Fremantle; and the vast experience of a highly in demand showrunner like Scott. There are no other boxes left to check.”
“We are such huge fans of game shows and believe Celebrity Name Game has the potential to truly stand out," said Cox. "We want viewers to have as much fun watching this series as we have had playing it with friends, many of whom are also big fans and want to be a part of this. Add in Craig, who is hilarious, and we have something really special here that will resonate with viewers.”