Moving image materials: genre terms, 1988: (game shows: use for programs on which two or more celebrities or members of the viewing public compete, following specific rules, usually for prizes; UF Contest shows, Fun and games shows, Giveaway shows; NT Quiz shows; RT Audience participation programs, Panel shows, Talent shows)

Museum of Broadcast Communications WWW site, March 28, 2008: quiz and game shows page (prior to the quiz show scandals in 1958 no differentiation existed between quiz shows and game shows; all shows that deal with competitions between individuals or groups, and based primarily on the display of factual knowledge will be considered quiz shows; shows dealing with human knowledge (knowledge of people or of individuals) or that are based primarily on gambling or on physical performances fall in the category of game shows; The gong show or Double dare are not considered quiz shows since they rely primarily or completely on physical talents; Family feud and The newlywed game rely entirely on knowledge of people or of individuals and would therefore also be considered game shows; Jeopardy!, with its focus on academic, factual knowledge, is clearly a quiz show)

Here are entered works on television programs that feature a question-and-answer format. Works about television programs that feature contestants participating in various types of competitive activities for prizes are entered under Television game shows.

Note under Television game shows