Don't Forget the Lyrics! (American game show)

This article is about the original series. For versions in other countries, see Don't Forget the Lyrics!
Don't Forget the Lyrics!
GenreGame show
Created byJeff Apploff
Directed by
  • Ron de Moraes (2007–11)
  • Ashley S. Gorman (2022)
  • John Adams (2023)
Presented by
Narrated by
Theme music composerThe Doobie Brothers (2007–09)
Opening theme
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons
  • 4 (Fox, 2007–09, 2022–)
  • 1 (Syndication, 2010–11)
No. of episodes
  • 80 (Fox, 2007–09, 2022–)
  • 160 (Syndication, 2010–11)
Production
Executive producers
  • Brad Lachman (2007–09)
  • Jeff Apploff
  • Chris Coelen (2007–11)
  • Greg Goldman (2007–09)
  • Tony Yates (2010–11)
  • Julie Pizzi (2022–)
  • Rupert Dobson (2022–)
  • Garry Bormet (2022–)
  • Niecy Nash (2022–)
  • Pat Kiely (2023–)
  • Sean O'Riordan (2023–)
Production companies
  • Apploff Entertainment
  • Brad Lachman Productions (2007–09)
  • RDF USA (2007–11)
  • Bunim/Murray Productions (2022–)
  • BiggerStage (2023–)
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseJuly 11, 2007 (2007-07-11) –
June 19, 2009 (2009-06-19)
NetworkSyndicated
ReleaseSeptember 20, 2010 (2010-09-20) –
May 27, 2011 (2011-05-27)
NetworkFox
ReleaseMay 23, 2022 (2022-05-23) –
present
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Don't Forget the Lyrics! is an American television game show in which contestants compete to win $1 million by correctly recalling song lyrics from a variety of genres.[1] The program originally aired on Fox from July 11, 2007, to June 19, 2009, hosted by Wayne Brady and produced by RDF USA, part of RDF Media. The premiere of the show prompted NBC to move up the premiere of their similar game show, The Singing Bee.[2]

On January 25, 2010, 20th Television announced the debut of a new syndicated version with Sugar Ray lead singer Mark McGrath as host. The show premiered in daytime syndication and in primetime on VH1 on Monday, September 20, 2010. It premiered in primetime on MyNetworkTV on October 5, 2010. On March 24, 2011, the show was canceled along with Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? due to low ratings.[3]

On April 28, 2021, Fox announced that it had ordered a revival of Don't Forget the Lyrics! with actress and comedian Niecy Nash as host.[4] It premiered on May 23, 2022.[5] On March 4, 2024, the revival was renewed for a third season, which premiered on May 23.[6][7]

  1. ^ Fox Announces New Game Show "Don't Forget the Lyrics" Archived 2007-06-26 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 24 June 2007
  2. ^ Karaoke Wars: NBC Rushes 'Singing Bee' - Show moved up to beat FOX's 'Lyrics' to air. Archived 2007-06-26 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 24 June 2007.
  3. ^ ""Don't Forget the Lyrics!" and "Fifth Grader" Canceled". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
  4. ^ Schneider, Michael (2021-04-28). "Niecy Nash to Host 'Don't Forget the Lyrics' Musical Game Show Revival for Fox". Variety. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  5. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (April 5, 2022). "Fox Sets Summer Premiere Dates For 'So You Think You Can Dance', 'MasterChef', 'Lego Masters', 'Fantasy Island' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  6. ^ "FOX Gets Pumped for Summer and Goes Balls to the Wall with New and Returning Unscripted Series" (Press release). Fox. March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
  7. ^ "Season Three of Musical Game Show "Don't Forget the Lyrics" Hosted by Emmy Award-Winner Niecy Nash Premieres Thursday, May 23 at 9/8c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu" (Press release). Fox. April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.