The fun and games will continue at the Alphabet Network. ABC has renewed The $100,000 Pyramid TV show for a fourth season. The series is an updated edition of the popular television game show that first debuted on CBS in 1973 as The $10,000 Pyramid.
An ABC game show hosted by Michael Strahan, The $100,000 Pyramid features famous people partnering with contestants to play word games to compete for large cash prizes. Celebrities appearing in the third season include Andy Richter, Ken Marino, Taye Diggs, Leslie Jones, Gayle King, Nick Lachey, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Lovitz.
The $100,000 Pyramid: A Look at the Ratings
The third season of The $100,000 Pyramid is averaging a 0.93 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.12 million viewers. Compared to season two, that’s up by 19% and 18%, respectively. Find out how The $100,000 Pyramid stacks up against other ABC TV shows.
All told, today the network renewed Celebrity Family Feud for season five and The $100,000 Pyramid and To Tell the Truth for season four. Check out this ABC press release for more.
ABC’s ‘Sunday Fun & Games’ Lineup to Return Following a Summer of Ratings Success – ‘Celebrity Family Feud,’ ‘The $100,000 Pyramid’ and ‘To Tell the Truth’ Receive Additional Season Pickups
ABC’S ‘SUNDAY FUN & GAMES’ LINEUP TO RETURN
FOLLOWING A SUMMER OF RATINGS SUCCESS
‘Celebrity Family Feud,’ ‘The $100,000 Pyramid’ and ‘To Tell the Truth’
Receive Additional Season Pickups
ABC has announced green lights for its “Sunday Fun & Games” programming block: “Celebrity Family Feud” for its fifth season, and “The $100,000 Pyramid” and “To Tell the Truth” for their fourth seasons. ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey made the announcement today at the network’s Television Critics Association press tour. The programming block has fueled many ratings victories for the network, which has ranked as the No. 1 broadcaster on each week the block has aired this summer among Adults 18-49.
Hosted by television personality and best-selling author Steve Harvey, “Celebrity Family Feud” features celebrity families and their immediate family members or their extended TV families, competing against each other to have fun and win money for charity. Its fourth season highlights included celebrity family teams such as Team Kardashian vs. Team West, Stephen Curry vs. Chris Paul, Team Ice-T & Coco vs. Vivica A. Fox, Amber Riley vs. Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott, “Grey’s Anatomy” vs. “Station 19,” Inside the NBA vs. MLB All-Stars, and Laurie Hernandez vs. Shawn Johnson, among others.
ABC’s “Celebrity Family Feud” ranks as the No. 1 series in Sunday’s 8 p.m. hour this summer in Total Viewers (6.7 million). “Celebrity Family Feud” stands as Sunday’s No. 2 series on the broadcast networks this summer among Adults 18-49 (1.3/6) and as the night’s 2nd most-watched summertime broadcast series.
Pop-culture phenomenon “The $100,000 Pyramid” is back and better than ever. Hosted by “Good Morning America”’s Michael Strahan, the series features a cast of all-star celebrities who take center stage and partner with contestants from across the country with hopes of making it to the winner’s circle and the ultimate prize of $100,000. “The $100,000 Pyramid” airs Sundays on The ABC Television Network.
ABC’s “The $100,000 Pyramid” ranks as the No. 1 series in Sunday’s 9 o’clock hour this summer among Total Viewers (5.4 million) and Adults 18-49 (1.0/4). “The $100,000 Pyramid” is growing over its prior season average by 10% in Total Viewers and 11% among Adults 18-49.
Hosted by the star of ABC’s hit comedy “black-ish,” Anthony Anderson, “To Tell the Truth” is a funny reimagination of the beloved game show that first aired in 1956. This version takes the excitement to another level, featuring prominent pop-culture icons. Anderson’s mother, Mama Doris, is also part of the fun, offering her unique commentary, wit and banter.
In each round, the panel is presented with three people who all claim to be the same person with the same incredible talent, job or achievement. One is sworn to tell the truth while the other two use every trick they can to deceive the panel. The panel of celebrities has a chance to grill each participant before taking turns deciding who they think is telling the truth.
ABC’s “To Tell the Truth” ranks as the No. 1 broadcast series in Sunday’s 10 o’clock hour among Adults 18-34, Men 18-34 and Men 18-49. “To Tell the Truth” is growing over its prior season average by 8% in Total Viewers.
“Celebrity Family Feud” is produced by FremantleMedia North America and is taped in front of a live audience in Los Angeles, California. Gaby Johnston and Jennifer Mullin are executive producers.
“The $100,000 Pyramid” is produced by SMAC Entertainment in association with Sony Pictures Television and taped in front of a live studio audience in New York. “The $100,000 Pyramid” is executive produced by Michael Strahan, Constance Schwartz and Vin Rubino.
“To Tell the Truth” is produced by FremantleMedia North America. Jennifer Mullin, Jeff Gaspin, George Moll and Anthony Anderson are executive producers.
What do you think? Are you a fan of The $100,000 Pyramid TV series? Do you plan to check out season four on ABC? Let us know, below.
I have doubts about whether I want ABC pyramid to come back. I would almost rather it be cancelled and taken over by people who will do what is necessary to do a proper tiebreaker. I strongly disagree with those who say it is a minor change. I believe its impact is very far-reaching and significantly harms the show, making this version little better than the Osmond version. I along with many others thought the Osmond format involving 6 words in 20 seconds made the time pressure excessive and the game pace too frenetic, while other formats involving 7 words… Read more »
I held my breath hoping that 100,000 Pyramid would be renewed…Hallelujah it’s renewed! I absolutely love Pyramid! My one big wish is to get to be a contestant on the show. I’ve loved it since the 70’s and I want to be on it more than anything! It’s my #1 thing on my Bucket List! I sent in a video application for last season but didn’t hear anything. Please let me be on for Season 4 I want it so badly. I’m truly in love with your show and Michael makes it so much fun, he’s so cute! I’m a… Read more »
have always liked this show, watch it, love it
I love it so much ,so excited that it’s renewed for another season! Great show exciting and full of great guests and fun entertainment! I want to be a contestant more than anything. I think it’s the very best show ever! I can’t wait until Sunday night when I hear the music announcing the show my adrenaline rushes when it comes on. I want to be on the show so badly! Pyramid Rocks! ♥️♥️♥️
Made my day to see this was renewed. Love Sunday nights with Family Feud and $100,000 Pyramid.
Made mine too I love Pyramid so much it’s wonderful! I so want to be on the show it means so much to me! So exciting! So happy it’s renewed! Great show and so much fun! Yeah!