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Don't Forget the Lyrics! (American game show)

Contestants sing for a million-dollar prize.

Don't Forget the Lyrics! is an American television game show where contestants recall song lyrics for a chance to win $1 million. It originally aired on Fox from 2007 to 2009, hosted by Wayne Brady, and was later revived in syndication and on Fox with different hosts.

Quick Facts

Genre
Game show
Creator
Jeff Apploff
Director
  • Ron de Moraes (2007–2011)
  • Ashley S. Gorman (2022)
  • John Adams (2023)
Presenter
  • Wayne Brady
  • Mark McGrath
  • Niecy Nash
Narrator
Mark Thompson; Gabe Kunda
Theme music
The Doobie Brothers (2007–2009)
Opening theme
"China Grove" by Rickey Minor (2007–2009); "Hollywood Swinging" by Kool & the Gang (2022–present)
Composer
David Vanacore (2007–2009); Raney Shockne (2022–present)

Facts from the source article.

Notable contestants

Tony Gubelman became the first contestant to walk away with no prize money after failing at the $25,000 level on October 11, 2007. Dottie Harris won $500,000 but declined to risk $400,000 for the Million Dollar Song. Shamari Berkley, age 11, played with modified rules where incorrect answers did not lose money and the $2,500 level was given; he walked away with $350,000, the largest prize won by a minor on an American game show. Boyz II Men appeared as celebrity contestants on February 21, 2008, winning $500,000 for charity. REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin competed on March 27, 2008. Kimberley Locke, a season two American Idol contestant, became the first to attempt the Million Dollar Song on April 17, 2008, singing Ringo Starr's 'You're Sixteen' but walking away with $100,000 for charity. Bret Michaels won $200,000 on May 1, 2008, donating to two charities. En Vogue competed on November 7, 2008, winning $350,000 for charities. Three Miss Americas competed on December 12, 2008. Penn & Teller appeared with Carrot Top on January 16, 2009. Meat Loaf and his daughter Pearl won $500,000 on May 22, 2009, donating to The Painted Turtle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who created Don't Forget the Lyrics! (American game show)?

Don't Forget the Lyrics! was created by Jeff Apploff.

When did Don't Forget the Lyrics! (American game show) first air?

Don't Forget the Lyrics! first aired on 11 July 2007.

When did Don't Forget the Lyrics! (American game show) end?

Don't Forget the Lyrics! last aired on 19 June 2009.

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