Cram (game show)

Cram
GenreGame show, reality show
Created byMark Cronin
Jonathan Goodson
James Rowley
Directed byR. Brian DiPirro
Presented byGraham Elwood
StarringBerglind Icey
Arturo Gil
Andrea Hutchman
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes105[1][2]
Production
Executive producersMark Cronin
Jonathan Goodson
Harris Katleman
James Rowley
Running time22–24 minutes
Production companiesMindless Entertainment
Jonathan Goodson Productions
Game Show Network Originals
Original release
NetworkGSN
ReleaseJanuary 6 (2003-01-06) –
September 19, 2003 (2003-09-19)
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Cram is an American game show which aired on Game Show Network from January 6 to September 19, 2003. The show featured two teams, each composed of two contestants. For 24 hours before taping, the contestants were sequestered and sleep deprived at a storefront (located at the then named Kodak Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, which is now called the Dolby Theatre). Contestants were then escorted to Raleigh Studios, in Los Angeles, California, where the actual gameplay would commence; with the intent of the contestants staying awake, and "cramming" various material such as trivia questions and jokes, which they would then answer on the show while attempting physical stunts in an attempt to stay awake.[3][4] Graham Elwood was the show's host, with assistance from Berglind Icey, Arturo Gil, and Andrea Hutchman.

  1. ^ Romano, Allison (2002-07-16). "New fare for Game Show Network". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved 2019-12-08. The channel has ordered 40 episodes of Cram.
  2. ^ Donahue, Ann (2003-03-12). "Game Show, Lampoon to launch 'Funny Money'". Variety. Retrieved 2019-12-08. Joining "Lampoon" on Sundays will be memory quizzer "Cram," which Game Show renewed for a second season. A total of 65 episodes will be produced in this go-around, with several celebrity special editions planned.
  3. ^ Mason, Dave (13 January 2003). "No sleep for the weary on game show 'Cram'". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
  4. ^ Mason, Dave (January 6, 2003). ""Cram" tests players' stamina". The Vindicator. Retrieved 26 June 2011.