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Why is it illegal to have a quiz show which gives out the answers ?


I don't understand why this whole case needed to go in front of Congress. They weren't breaking any laws. The show is strictly entertainment. That's the whole goal of any television show - entertainment. So, they should be able to do whatever they want with a show. It's not like it's on TV as a government-funded educational program.

Was it morally wrong ? Sure. But does that really mean it needs to be turned into a congressional hearing ? Does this mean we would have Congressional hearings if we find out CBS is helping the contestants of Survivor behind the scenes as well ?

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I don't think it's right to fix a game show. All contestants should be on equal ground. And today, people would still complain. Cxan't please everyone. Couldn't then, and can't now.

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Until the year 2000, they didn't have anymore big money quiz shows. I think the networks were afraid of another scandal. When they returned, with Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, I am sure they made all the questions multiple choice and offered the contestants help lines, to avoid scandal. Never mind that it is now illegal to rig a game show.

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