ABC has achieved pretty good results rebooting classic television game shows like $100,000 Pyramid, Match Game, and even The Gong Show. Now they’re trying out a new spin on the concept, with the Child Support TV show. A humorous take on the format, on the new series, in the end, it is up to children whether the adults win or lose. Does that sound like a Nielsen ratings winner? Will Child Support be cancelled or renewed for season two on ABC? Stay tuned.
Fred Savage, who came to fame as one of TV’s most endearing kids on The Wonder Years hosts Child Support, which was created by Ricky Gervais. Adult players have to answer ten questions correctly, in order to win the top prize of $200,000. When the grownups give the wrong answer, that’s when five cute and funny kids ride to the rescue. Gervais has asked the children the same thing. If they are able to supply the correct response, their support saves the adults. **Status update, below.
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What do you think? Do you like the Child Support TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
**3/13/2018 update: Child Support has been renewed for season two on ABC. Details here.
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