Wordplay (1986)

TV Series ★ 4.3 30 min

Wordplay is an American game show which ran on NBC from December 29, 1986 to September 4, 1987. It was hosted by Tom Kennedy and announced by Charlie O'Donnell. The show was produced by Scotti Bros.-Syd Vinnedge Television in association with Fiedler-Berlin Productions and Rick Ambrose Productions. The show is notable for replacing the long-running soap opera Search For Tomorrow on the NBC schedule.

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Released
December 29, 1986
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0135116
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Studio
Syd Vinneage Productions, Fiedler-Berlin Productions, Mick Kennedy TV, Rick Ambrose Productions

Themes

Cast

Tom Kennedy Self - Host Charlie O'Donnell Charlie O'Donnell Self - Announcer (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wordplay about?
Wordplay is an American game show which ran on NBC from December 29, 1986 to September 4, 1987. It was hosted by Tom Kennedy and announced by Charlie O'Donnell. The show was produced by Scotti Bros.-Syd Vinnedge Television in association with Fiedler-Berlin Productions and Rick Ambrose Productions. The show is notable for replacing the long-running soap opera Search For Tomorrow on the NBC schedule.
Who stars in Wordplay?
Wordplay stars Tom Kennedy, Charlie O'Donnell.
When was Wordplay released?
Wordplay is a 1986 series.
Where can I watch Wordplay?
You can watch Wordplay with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.