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Double Dare

  • TV Series
  • 1986–1988
  • TV-Y
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
2.3K
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Double Dare (1986)
Quiz ShowComedyFamilyGame Show

One in a long-running series of game shows, where two-member teams of children compete to answer questions and complete stunts.One in a long-running series of game shows, where two-member teams of children compete to answer questions and complete stunts.One in a long-running series of game shows, where two-member teams of children compete to answer questions and complete stunts.

  • Stars
    • Marc Summers
    • John Harvey
    • Robin Marrella
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Marc Summers
      • John Harvey
      • Robin Marrella
    • 11User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Marc Summers
    Marc Summers
    • Self - Host
    • 1986–1988
    John Harvey
    • Self - Announcer…
    • 1986–1988
    Robin Marrella
    • Self - Assistant
    • 1986
    Dave Shikiar
    • Self - Assistant
    • 1986
    Staci Keanan
    Staci Keanan
    • Self - Celebrity Contestant
    • 1988
    David Faustino
    David Faustino
    • Self…
    • 1988
    'Weird Al' Yankovic
    'Weird Al' Yankovic
    • Self
    • 1987
    Lou Ferrigno
    Lou Ferrigno
    • Self
    • 1987
    Jennifer Malone
    Jennifer Malone
    • Self
    • 1987
    Geoffrey Darby
    • Host (unaired pilot episode)
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    5RECB3

    Alright Series That Could Have Been Better

    I sort of understand what the crew were thinking and trying to do when they were creating this game show series but it did not exactly fully work. This game show series could have been a whole lot better and stronger if the crew had had added some extra effort and strength. The cast selection throughout this entire game show series was alright enough. They did not exactly fully commit nor connect to the storyline nor to their respective characters. There was not any sign of real chemistry displayed throughout this entire game show series between the cast members. I am not sure how all viewers of this game show series feel about this game show series.
    thomasfalls

    Dare... Double Dare... Physical Challenge

    If you are reading this, then that means that you have seen the show. And if you remember it like I did, you remember it as a fun show that just reminds you of being a kid. Always hoping the kids have no idea what the question is, so they will do a physical challenge. The best part would have to be the end, where they would go through the obstacle course and get the flags. (sniffle) Good times...
    5cleavantderricks

    Not Sliders

    This show is OK but be warned.....it is not Sliders.

    I wish this show was as good as Sliders I really do but the fact is, it is not. There is no sliding in this show from one dimension to another, there is no Professor, there is no Jerry O'Connell. This show has almost nothing to do with Sliders. It's really more of a game show for kids.

    The physical challenges are good, but not say as demanding as having to for example slide from one dimension to another, solve that world's problems, and then slide out again to another world.
    9deepthinker566

    Messy, slimy, gooey fun.

    One of the earliest Nickelodeon game shows ever aired on TV, the show called "Double Dare" It is hosted by Marc Summers and announced by Harvey. Multiple versions of this show, makes the show even more fun. The only Double Dare show I watched as a kid was Double Dare 2000, (I was 7 at that time), as years go by, I started watching the original Double Dares to show how similar the other one is. The rules are simple and sometimes complex, either which team wins the beginning qualifier round, will get the money, and they will answer these questions, if they don't know the answer they've given, they can dare them for twice the amount, but if the other team double dares them back for 4 times the amount, they have to answer the question, or they can take a physical challenge, the challenges are 30 or 20 seconds long, if they succeed, they will get the money, however, if they do the challenge unsuccessfully, the other team takes the money, round 2 is nearly the same rules, but the money has been increased. In Double Dare 2000, in round 2, if they do the physical challenge, they would either take the "Triple Dare Challenge" to make things difficult. The prize was won if the team does it successfully. The final round of the Double Dares, is the Obstacle course, to make a messy routine, get slimed, and doing all this crazy stuff. In all 8 obstacles, there is a flag at the end, if they grab the flags, they will win prizes, if they reach the 8th obstacle and grabbed the last flag, they will win a vacation. The versions they had were Double Dare, Super Sloppy Double Dare, Family Double Dare, and Double Dare 2000.

    All these versions of Double Dare are awesome, they are must see shows on Nickelodeon.

    Double Dare gets 9 stars.
    mileniumanimator

    Everyone remember this?

    Does everyone remember the obstacle course at the end? In one ear, out the other? Down the hatch, Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, The big wheel, Gumball machine, The big nose.

    Marc Summers - "We come over here to the Sunday Slide. Run up this platform filled with slippery gook as fast as you can. Once you get to the top slide down the other side. You'll land in this giant scoop of ice cream. But you don't have any time to waste. Stand up, grab that flag, and you could win this."

    Harvey "It's a trip to Universal Studios Florida. You and a guest will fly a round trip to Universal Studios where you'll stay at the luxurious Hyott. Hyatt - We Know Service. All this could be yours. Back to you Marc."

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    • Trivia
      Dana Carvey was a finalist for host. He pulled his name from consideration when he was selected for Saturday Night Live (1975).
    • Quotes

      [explaining the rules to the contestants]

      Host: I'm going to ask you a question, and if you don't know the answer or think the other team doesn't have a clue, you can dare them to answer it for double the dollars. But be careful, because they can always double-dare you back for four times the amount, and then you either have to answer that question or take the physical challenge.

    • Connections
      Featured in Double Dare: Super Sloppiest Moments (1994)

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • WHYY-TV - 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA(1986-1989)
    • Production company
      • MTV Networks
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      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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