Gridlock (game show)
| Gridlock | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Game show |
| Presented by | Derek Mooney |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Release | |
| Original network | RTÉ |
| Original release | September 14, 1998 |
Gridlock was an Irish television game show, hosted by Derek Mooney, that premiered on RTÉ on September 14, 1998.[1] Gridlock replaced the long-running series Blackboard Jungle, which was hosted by Ray D'Arcy.[1]
The show lasted only one season. There were three teams of two people, each team representing a secondary school. One player on each team would answer general knowledge questions, while the other would try to achieve "gridlock" on a puzzle diagram.
Due to the complex nature of the puzzle, viewers, the studio audience, and sometimes even contestants, struggled to follow the show and ratings started to fall. In a bid to boost ratings, RTÉ introduced the performances of cheerleaders during intermissions. However, Gridlock was cancelled after just one series, much to the upset of its core following.
References
- 1 2 "From Vanity Fair to Zig and Zag". The Irish Times. September 12, 1998. Retrieved 10 January 2010.