‘Tic Tac Dough’ Revival, ‘Beat the Bridge’ Adaptation Among New Originals Set for Game Show Network

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Game Show Network is bulking up its stable of original series, adding three new strip series to its lineup.

As announced on Tuesday morning as part of its 2024 upfronts pitch to advertisers, Game Show Network revealed it has ordered a new version of classic gamer “Tic Tac Dough,” this time hosted by Brooke Burns (“Master Minds,” “The Chase”), as well as a U.S.

version of the U.K. format “Beat the Bridge,” to be hosted by Cameron Mathison (“General Hospital,” “Home & Family”). Also at GSN, the network will air episodes of the recently announced syndicated game show “Flip Side,” hosted by Jaleel White (“Family Matters”).

News comes as Game Show Network also recently launched the comedy gamer “Blank Slate,” hosted by Mario Lopez, in January, as well as new episodes of “Split Second,” hosted by John Michael Higgins, and “Switch,” hosted by Jeff Hephner. “Beat the Bridge” will premiere in June, with “Tic Tac Dough” in August and “Flip Side” in September. “In keeping with Game Show Network’s strategy, we continue to produce originals to keep our pipeline fresh, which resonates with our viewers,” said Stuart Zimmerman, executive vice president, ad sales, Sony Pictures Advertiser Sales. “As the overall marketplace faces headwinds, Game Show Network has weathered the storm better than most of its counterparts in both viewership and distribution.