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Beat the Odds

Form words, avoid The Whammy, and score 100 points to win.

Beat the Odds is an American game show created by Bill Derman for Bing Crosby Productions. Contestants formed words from a given first and last letter and letter count, with a correct answer earning 10 points toward a 100-point win. A character called The Whammy, which caused a player to lose a turn, later appeared in modified form on Press Your Luck.

Quick Facts

Runtime
22 minutes
Creator
Bill Derman
Producer
Alan Neuman
Presenter
  • Mike Stokey
  • Dennis James
  • Johnny Gilbert
Announcer
Stan Chambers; Bill Baldwin
Country
United States
Network
KTLA; Syndicated
Company
Bill Derman Productions for Bing Crosby Productions

Facts from the source article.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which network aired Beat the Odds?

Beat the Odds aired on KTLA and Syndicated.

When did Beat the Odds first air?

Beat the Odds first aired on 17 July 1961.

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