The Newlywed Game(1966)

The Newlywed Game is an American game show that tests how well newly married couples know each other through rounds of revealing questions. Created by Robert "Nick" Nicholson and E. Roger Muir and produced by Chuck Barris, the series debuted in 1966 and became a cultural phenomenon. Couples compete by predicting their spouse's answers, often leading to hilarious arguments and awkward moments when predictions miss the mark. The show gained notoriety for its cheeky humor, particularly host Bob Eubanks's repeated use of "making whoopee"—a euphemism producers adopted to skirt network censorship. The program's candid questions about marriage and intimacy made it both entertaining and occasionally controversial, with some couples' on-air conflicts reportedly contributing to real-world relationship troubles. The Newlywed Game spawned numerous revivals across decades and remains a landmark in game show history. TV Guide ranked it #10 among the 60 greatest game shows ever in 2013.