In which year was the short-lived children's game show television programme, 'Double Up' aired on Saturday morning U.S. TV?
'Double Up' is an American game show that aired on NBC Saturday mornings from September 5 to October 17, 1992. J. D. Roth hosted as well as being one of its executive producers. A rap DJ named Disco served as announcer.
Similar to 'The Dating Game', two siblings attempted to find dates for each other. Each sibling had three dates to pick from, each identified by a nickname. Each date sat on a collapsible seat suspended over a giant trash can full of confetti.
The sister would ask each of the three girls two questions, and the brother would follow suit with the three boys. The siblings could hear their potential dates being interviewed, but could not see them.
After the questioning was done, each potential date would get to explain why they would be the best choice. The audience would then vote on which date was the best. Each audience member would vote by writing the names on a slip of a paper, stuffing it inside a toy ball, and throwing the ball onstage.
Next, the brother would pick which date he thought was right for his sister. He did this by explaining why he didn't pick the other two, and pulling a lever that "dumped" them into their trash cans. The sister would do the same afterwards.
After the selections were made, the audience's choices were revealed. If they matched one of the audience's choices, each sibling won $100 towards their dates. If they matched both of the audience's choices, they each won a larger date (tickets to a rock concert etc.)
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