It's the 40th anniversary of Nickelodeon's Double Dare, and this time we got the real story straight from the source. Geoffrey Darby, executive producer and co-creator of the series, joins us to break down exactly how the show came together: the Nabisco pilot, nearly going over budget, and the theory of game shows that shaped the format.
We cover the shoestring budget that somehow made over 70 episodes, the set design tricks borrowed from Password and the Olympics, the real story behind the one ton human hamster wheel, why they turned down a million dollars from Casio, and the on set mishaps that never aired. Then we close things out with our Splat Stanly segment, Retro Replay, where we put our own knowledge of the show to the test.
If you want more Double Dare content, check out our earlier episode where we talked to Robin and Marc Summers about the messiest moments on the show. https://youtu.be/ssfvHzW6T10
Check out Geoffrey Darby's YouTube channel that traverses into the past of Nickelodeon's past. https://www.youtube.com/@GeoffreyDarby
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