Celebrity Name Game

Celebrity Name Game

2014
Celebrity Name Game
Celebrity Name Game

Celebrity Name Game

6.8 | TV-PG | en |

Celebrity Name Game is an American syndicated game show which premiered on September 22, 2014. Based on the board game Identity Crisis (created by Laura Robinson and Richard Gerrits), the series was developed by Courteney Cox and David Arquette's Coquette Productions, and was originally pitched as a primetime series for CBS with Craig Ferguson as host. The series was later picked up by FremantleMedia and Debmar-Mercury as a syndicated series for 2014 with Ferguson, who left The Late Late Show on December 19, 2014, remaining as host as well as an executive producer. The series marks Coquette's first foray into game shows. The show was subsequently renewed for a second season, which premiered on September 21, 2015.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP100  Billy Gardell & Cheri Oteri
Jan. 15,2015
Billy Gardell & Cheri Oteri

Bronson & Eric vs Lauren & Lauren compete with the help of Billy Gardell & Cheri Oteri.

EP99  Luke Perry & Kathy Najimy
Jan. 14,2015
Luke Perry & Kathy Najimy

Doug & Andrew vs Catie & Stephanie compete with the help of Luke Perry & Kathy Najimy.

EP98  DJ Qualls & Margaret Cho
Jan. 13,2015
DJ Qualls & Margaret Cho

Sheila & Keith vs Joy & Cassie compete with the help of DJ Qualls & Margaret Cho.

EP97  Lisa Kudrow & Tom Arnold
Jan. 12,2015
Lisa Kudrow & Tom Arnold

Lisa Kudrow & Tom Arnold help teams compete to win.

EP96  Teri Polo & Ian Ziering
Nov. 26,2014
Teri Polo & Ian Ziering

Joleigh & Brittany vs Brenda & Ken compete with the help of Teri Polo & Ian Ziering.

EP95  Kate Flannery & Dave Foley
Nov. 26,2014
Kate Flannery & Dave Foley

Michael & Aly vs Nicole & Shelley compete with the help of Kate Flannery & Dave Foley.

EP94  Cameron Mathison & Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Nov. 25,2014
Cameron Mathison & Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Cameron Mathison & Jamie-Lynn Sigler compete to help teams win.

EP93  Joey Lawrence & Karina Smirnoff
Nov. 25,2014
Joey Lawrence & Karina Smirnoff

Khalilah & Alexi vs Sara & Sarah compete with the help of Joey Lawrence & Karina Smirnoff.

EP92  Rocco DiSpirito & Sherri Shepherd
Nov. 24,2014
Rocco DiSpirito & Sherri Shepherd

Suzanne & Alicia vs Gracie & Deedee compete with the help of Rocco DiSpirito & Sherri Shepherd.

EP91  Jesse Williams & Vivica A. Fox
Nov. 24,2014
Jesse Williams & Vivica A. Fox

Jessica & Tucker vs Ben & Karen compete with the help of Jesse Williams & Vivica A. Fox.

EP90  Nicole Sullivan & Melanie Lynskey
Nov. 21,2014
Nicole Sullivan & Melanie Lynskey

Natalie & Natalie vs Freddie & Ndidi compete with the help of Nicole Sullivan & Melanie Lynskey.

EP89  Vivica A. Fox & Jesse Williams
Nov. 21,2014
Vivica A. Fox & Jesse Williams

Anthony & Joseph vs Bonnie & Matt compete with the help of Vivica A. Fox & Jesse Williams.

EP88  Constance Zimmer & Will Sasso
Nov. 20,2014
Constance Zimmer & Will Sasso

Constance Zimmer & Will Sasso compete to help teams win.

EP87  Jonathan Mangum & Wayne Brady
Nov. 20,2014
Jonathan Mangum & Wayne Brady

Eileen & Charlie vs Bernadette & Nicole compete with the help of Jonathan Mangum & Wayne Brady.

EP86  Holly Robinson Peete & Kathryn Hahn
Nov. 19,2014
Holly Robinson Peete & Kathryn Hahn

Alyssa & Ali vs Tanya & Todd compete with the help of Holly Robinson Peete & Kathryn Hahn.

EP85  Sara Rue & Carson Kressley
Nov. 19,2014
Sara Rue & Carson Kressley

Janet & Laura vs Frank & Brandon compete with the help of Sara Rue & Carson Kressley.

EP84  Ross Mathews & Cat Deeley
Nov. 18,2014
Ross Mathews & Cat Deeley

Jason & Josh vs Sarah & Lauren compete with the help of Ross Mathews & Cat Deeley.

EP83  Mario Lopez & Michael Ealy
Nov. 18,2014
Mario Lopez & Michael Ealy

Vivian & Gilda vs Spencer & Shaun compete with the help of Mario Lopez & Michael Ealy.

EP82  David Arquette & Courteney Cox
Nov. 17,2014
David Arquette & Courteney Cox

Wendy & Kate vs Barry & Mike compete with the help of David Arquette & Courteney Cox.

EP81  Marilu Henner & Bianca Kajlich
Nov. 17,2014
Marilu Henner & Bianca Kajlich

Jordan & Mike vs Michael & Jenn compete with the help of Marilu Henner & Bianca Kajlich.

EP80  Jenna Ushkowitz & Sherri Shepherd
Nov. 14,2014
Jenna Ushkowitz & Sherri Shepherd

Scott & Sara vs Anissa & Avis compete with the help of Jenna Ushkowitz & Sherri Shepherd.

EP79  Will Sasso & Molly Sims
Nov. 14,2014
Will Sasso & Molly Sims

Kevin & Phil vs Kim & Amy compete with the help of Will Sasso & Molly Sims.

EP78  Lisa Lampanelli & Teri Polo
Nov. 13,2014
Lisa Lampanelli & Teri Polo

Lisa Lampanelli & Teri Polo helps teams to compete win.

EP77  Lisa Kudrow & Tom Arnold
Nov. 13,2014
Lisa Kudrow & Tom Arnold

Tom & Mike vs Kiyra & Burdetta compete with the help of Lisa Kudrow & Tom Arnold.

EP76  Scott Wolf & David Alan Grier
Nov. 12,2014
Scott Wolf & David Alan Grier

Morgan & Justin vs Lisa & Gayle compete with the help of Scott Wolf & David Alan Grier.

EP75  Sheryl Crow & Josh Hopkins
Nov. 12,2014
Sheryl Crow & Josh Hopkins

Sheryl Crow & Josh Hopkins help teams compete to win.

EP74  Mena Suvari & Joely Fisher
Nov. 11,2014
Mena Suvari & Joely Fisher

Tyler & Corey vs Tori & Candi compete with the help of Mena Suvari & Joely Fisher.

EP73  Margaret Cho & DJ Qualls
Nov. 11,2014
Margaret Cho & DJ Qualls

Percy & Marilyn vs David & Lee compete with the help of Margaret Cho & DJ Qualls.

EP72  Ian Gomez & Nia Vardalos
Nov. 10,2014
Ian Gomez & Nia Vardalos

Traci & Adam vs Jenelle & Stephanie compete with the help of Ian Gomez & Nia Vardalos.

EP71  Angela Kinsey & Vivica A. Fox
Nov. 10,2014
Angela Kinsey & Vivica A. Fox

Angela Kinsey & Vivica A. Fox help teams compete to win.

EP70  Mel B & Constance Marie
Nov. 07,2014
Mel B & Constance Marie

Mike & Josh vs Flip & Allison compete with the help of Mel B & Constance Marie.

EP69  Mel B & Constance Marie
Nov. 07,2014
Mel B & Constance Marie

Mel B & Constance Marie help teams compete to win.

EP68  Yvette Nicole Brown & Kevin McHale
Nov. 06,2014
Yvette Nicole Brown & Kevin McHale

Yvette Nicole Brown & Kevin McHale compete with teams to help them win.

EP67  Dave Foley & Kate Flannery
Nov. 06,2014
Dave Foley & Kate Flannery

Dave Foley & Kate Flannery compete with teams to help them win.

EP66  Will Sasso & Constance Zimmer
Nov. 05,2014
Will Sasso & Constance Zimmer

Will Sasso & Constance Zimmer compete with teams to help them win.

EP65  Nia Vardalos & Cat Deeley
Nov. 05,2014
Nia Vardalos & Cat Deeley

Nia Vardalos & Cat Deeley compete with teams to help them win.

EP64  Constance Zimmer & Will Sasso
Nov. 04,2014
Constance Zimmer & Will Sasso

Constance Zimmer & Will Sasso compete with teams to help them win.

EP63  Nev Schulman & Vivica A. Fox
Nov. 04,2014
Nev Schulman & Vivica A. Fox

Shelley & Kenny vs Zach & Spencer compete with Nev Schulman & Vivica A. Fox to win.

EP62  Tom Bergeron & Jennie Garth
Nov. 03,2014
Tom Bergeron & Jennie Garth

Sabrina & Annie vs Jackie & Samantha compete with Tom Bergeron & Jennie Garth to win.

EP61  Jonathan Mangum & Wayne Brady
Nov. 03,2014
Jonathan Mangum & Wayne Brady

Dawn & James vs Loresa & Kelly competes with Jonathan Mangum & Wayne Brady to win.

EP60  David Alan Grier & Scott Wolf
Oct. 31,2014
David Alan Grier & Scott Wolf

Natalie & Ashley vs Craig & Billy compete with David Alan Grier & Scott Wolf to win.

EP59  Yvette Nicole Brown & Michael Ealy
Oct. 31,2014
Yvette Nicole Brown & Michael Ealy

Emily & Emily vs Dee Dee & Jack compete with Yvette Nicole Brown & Michael Ealy to win.

EP58  Sheryl Crow & Darren Criss
Oct. 30,2014
Sheryl Crow & Darren Criss

Sheryl Crow & Darren Criss compete with teams to help them win.

EP57  Joely Fisher & Ana Gasteyer
Oct. 30,2014
Joely Fisher & Ana Gasteyer

Cydney & Nichole vs Christy & Tony compete with Joely Fisher & Ana Gasteyer to win.

EP56  Aisha Tyler & Kevin Nealon
Oct. 29,2014
Aisha Tyler & Kevin Nealon

Kelley & Brigid vs Alex & Damon compete with Aisha Tyler & Kevin Nealon to win.

EP55  Jonathan Mangum & Wayne Brady
Oct. 29,2014
Jonathan Mangum & Wayne Brady

Cara & Darrel vs Precious & Robert compete with Jonathan Mangum & Wayne Brady to win.

EP54  Jerry Springer & Steve Wilkos
Oct. 28,2014
Jerry Springer & Steve Wilkos

Jonelle & Selena vs Jeni & Sean competes with Jerry Springer & Steve Wilkos to win.

EP53  Stacey Dash & Mario Lopez
Oct. 28,2014
Stacey Dash & Mario Lopez

Maydelle & Courtney vs Michelle & Paul compete with Stacey Dash & Mario Lopez to win.

EP52  Chris Kattan & Karina Smirnoff
Oct. 27,2014
Chris Kattan & Karina Smirnoff

Jenny & Patricia vs Sam & Ben compete with Chris Kattan & Karina Smirnoff to win.

EP51  Angela Kinsey & Vivica A. Fox
Oct. 27,2014
Angela Kinsey & Vivica A. Fox

Angela Kinsey & Vivica A. Fox compete with teams to help them win,

EP50  Jesse Williams & Vivica A. Fox
Oct. 24,2014
Jesse Williams & Vivica A. Fox

Jan & Debra vs Patricia & compete with Jesse Williams & Vivica A. Fox to win.

EP49  Luke Perry & Kathy Najimy
Oct. 24,2014
Luke Perry & Kathy Najimy

Susan & Anna vs Jay & Janice compete with Luke Perry & Kathy Najimy to win.

EP48  Tony Hale & Jane Leeves
Oct. 23,2014
Tony Hale & Jane Leeves

Jason & Sashani vs Jenna & Gina compete with Tony Hale & Jane Leeves to win.

EP47  Jamie-Lynn Sigler & Cameron Mathison
Oct. 23,2014
Jamie-Lynn Sigler & Cameron Mathison

Kaci & Tommy vs John & Andrew compete with Jamie-Lynn Sigler & Cameron Mathison to win.

EP46  Tom Arnold & Mel B
Oct. 22,2014
Tom Arnold & Mel B

Christopher & Candy vs Rori & Roz compete with Tom Arnold & Mel B to win.

EP45  Busy Philipps & Kathryn Hahn
Oct. 22,2014
Busy Philipps & Kathryn Hahn

Ben & Bobo vs Molly & Jessica compete with Busy Philipps & Kathryn Hahn to win.

EP44  Raven-Symone & Sara Rue
Oct. 21,2014
Raven-Symone & Sara Rue

Elizabeth & Elaine vs Kat & Mike compete with Raven-Symone & Sara Rue to win.

EP43  Michael Ealy & Yvette Nicole Brown
Oct. 21,2014
Michael Ealy & Yvette Nicole Brown

Jolicia & Felicia vs Jamie & Molly compete with Michael Ealy & Yvette Nicole Brown to win.

EP42  Megyn Price & Ross Mathews
Oct. 20,2014
Megyn Price & Ross Mathews

John & Joe vs Alexis & Alex compete with Megyn Price & Ross Mathews to win.

EP41  David Arquette & Courtney Cox
Oct. 20,2014
David Arquette & Courtney Cox

Harry & Katie vs Toni & Kelvin compete with David Arquette & Courtney Cox to win.

EP40  Tom Arnold & Peter Facinelli
Oct. 17,2014
Tom Arnold & Peter Facinelli

Julie & Andrew vs Michael & Shawn compete with Tom Arnold & Peter Facinelli to win.

EP39  Scott Wolf & David Alan Grier
Oct. 17,2014
Scott Wolf & David Alan Grier

Dylan & Becca vs Rio & Shannon compete with Scott Wolf & David Alan Grier to win.

EP38  Chris Kattan & Karina Smirnoff
Oct. 16,2014
Chris Kattan & Karina Smirnoff

Ingrid & Jenny vs Gwen & Ron compete with Chris Kattan & Karina Smirnoff to win.

EP37  Sara Rue & Raven-Symone
Oct. 16,2014
Sara Rue & Raven-Symone

George & Jackie vs Casey & Sloane compete with Sara Rue & Raven-Symone to win.

EP36  Emmanuelle Chriqui & Sheryl Underwood
Oct. 15,2014
Emmanuelle Chriqui & Sheryl Underwood

Emmanuelle Chriqui & Sheryl Underwood compete to help teams win.

EP35  Holly Robinson Peete & Kathryn Hahn
Oct. 15,2014
Holly Robinson Peete & Kathryn Hahn

Hector & Sue vs Brian & Mike compete with Holly Robinson Peete & Kathryn Hahn to win.

EP34  Nia Vardalos & Cat Deeley
Oct. 14,2014
Nia Vardalos & Cat Deeley

Nia Vardalos & Cat Deeley help teams compete to win.

EP33  Jerry Springer & Retta
Oct. 14,2014
Jerry Springer & Retta

Heather & Eddie vs Liberty & Mackenzie compete with Jerry Springer & Retta to win

EP32  Katy Mixon & Mario Lopez
Oct. 13,2014
Katy Mixon & Mario Lopez

Molly & Jodi vs Theo & BJ compete with Katy Mixon & Mario Lopez to win.

EP31  Ana Gasteyer & Billy Gardell
Oct. 13,2014
Ana Gasteyer & Billy Gardell

Jessica & Kelsey vs Megan & Betsy compete with Ana Gasteyer & Billy Gardell to win.

EP30  Dan Bucatinsky & Jim O'Heir
Oct. 10,2014
Dan Bucatinsky & Jim O'Heir

Dan Bucatinsky & Jim O'Heir compete to help teams win.

EP29  Sherri Shepherd & Rocco DiSpirito
Oct. 10,2014
Sherri Shepherd & Rocco DiSpirito

Charles & Jully vs Carol & Joshua compete with Sherri Shepherd & Rocco DiSpirito to win.

EP28  David Arquette & Tiffani Thiessen
Oct. 09,2014
David Arquette & Tiffani Thiessen

Daniel & Tyler vs Terrel & Sharde compete with David Arquette & Tiffani Thiessen to win.

EP27  Tony Hale & Jane Leeves
Oct. 09,2014
Tony Hale & Jane Leeves

Jessica & Alvin vs Maya & Erica compete with Tony Hale & Jane Leeves to win.

EP26  Tom Arnold & Mel B
Oct. 08,2014
Tom Arnold & Mel B

Annamarie & Ginamarie vs Chris & Ryan compete with Tom Arnold & Mel B to win.

EP25  Constance Zimmer & Will Sasso
Oct. 08,2014
Constance Zimmer & Will Sasso

Constance Zimmer & Will Sasso compete to help teams win.

EP24  Kathy Najimy & Luke Perry
Oct. 07,2014
Kathy Najimy & Luke Perry

Kathy Najimy & Luke Perry help teams compete.

EP23  Sherri Shepherd & Jenna Ushkowitz
Oct. 07,2014
Sherri Shepherd & Jenna Ushkowitz

Tish & Dara vs Sonya & John compete with the help of Sherri Shepherd & Jenna Ushkowitz.

EP22  Dave Foley & Kate Flannery
Oct. 06,2014
Dave Foley & Kate Flannery

Eric & Brandee vs Daniel & Kelly compete with the help of Dave Foley & Kate Flannery

EP21  Nia Vardalos & Cat Deeley
Oct. 06,2014
Nia Vardalos & Cat Deeley

Nia Vardalos & Cat Deeley help teams compete.

EP20  Yvette Nicole Brown & Kevin McHale
Oct. 03,2014
Yvette Nicole Brown & Kevin McHale

Yvette Nicole Brown & Kevin McHale help teams compete.

EP19  Mel B & Tom Arnold
Oct. 03,2014
Mel B & Tom Arnold

Mary Claire & Cari vs Jasmine & Chad compete with the help of Mel B & Tom Arnold.

EP18  Tom Arnold & Peter Facinelli
Oct. 02,2014
Tom Arnold & Peter Facinelli

Ashley & Mandy vs Victor & Alisha compete with the help of Tom Arnold & Peter Facinelli.

EP17  Cheryl Burke & Scott Wolf
Oct. 02,2014
Cheryl Burke & Scott Wolf

John & Naomi vs Heather & Ross compete with the help of Cheryl Burke & Scott Wolf.

EP16  Vivica A. Fox & Nev Schulman
Oct. 01,2014
Vivica A. Fox & Nev Schulman

Harley & Jordan vs Corey & Monique help compete with the help of Vivica A. Fox & Nev Schulman.

EP15  David Arquette & Courtney Cox
Oct. 01,2014
David Arquette & Courtney Cox

AJ & Naomi vs Ashley & Alison compete with the help of David Arquette & Courtney Cox.

EP14  Dan Bucatinsky & Jim O'Heir
Sep. 30,2014
Dan Bucatinsky & Jim O'Heir

Marissa & Kirsten vs Steve & Matt compete with the help of Dan Bucatinsky & Jim O'Heir.

EP13  Cheri Oteri & Billy Gardell
Sep. 30,2014
Cheri Oteri & Billy Gardell

Cheri Oteri & Billy Gardell helps teams compete.

EP12  Will Sasso & Nicole Sullivan
Sep. 29,2014
Will Sasso & Nicole Sullivan

Lisa & Bridget vs Pierre & Lauren compete with the help of Will Sasso & Nicole Sullivan.

EP11  Kate Flannery & Dave Foley
Sep. 29,2014
Kate Flannery & Dave Foley

Maxwell & Derek vs Alessandra & Sabrina compete with the help of Kate Flannery & Dave Foley.

EP10  Luke Perry & Kathy Najimy
Sep. 26,2014
Luke Perry & Kathy Najimy

Jami & Scott vs Katie & Marie competes with the help Luke Perry & Kathy Najimy.

EP9  Tom Arnold & Lisa Kudrow
Sep. 26,2014
Tom Arnold & Lisa Kudrow

Joey & Helen vs Maria & Jason compete with the help of Tom Arnold & Lisa Kudrow.

EP8  Sherri Shepherd & Jenna Ushkowitz
Sep. 25,2014
Sherri Shepherd & Jenna Ushkowitz

Lyndsi & Mo vs Nick & Steph compete with the help of Sherri Shepherd & Jenna Ushkowitz.

EP7  Courteney Cox & David Arquette
Sep. 25,2014
Courteney Cox & David Arquette

Mira & Monica vs Ryan & Evan compete with the help of Courteney Cox & David Arquette.

EP6  Sheryl Crow & Darren Criss
Sep. 24,2014
Sheryl Crow & Darren Criss

Cassy & Brian vs Anya & Sarah compete with the help of Sheryl Crow & Darren Criss.

EP5  Vivica A. Fox & Nev Schulman
Sep. 24,2014
Vivica A. Fox & Nev Schulman

Vivica A. Fox & Nev Schulman help teams compete.

EP4  Cheri Oteri & Billy Gardell
Sep. 23,2014
Cheri Oteri & Billy Gardell

Christina & Anthony vs Jess & Majed compete with the help of Cheri Oteri & Billy Gardell.

EP3  Sheryl Crow & Josh Hopkins
Sep. 23,2014
Sheryl Crow & Josh Hopkins

Josh Hopkins & Sheryl Crow helps team compete.

EP2  David Arquette & Courteney Cox
Sep. 22,2014
David Arquette & Courteney Cox

Teams Tosiha & D'Nez vs. Lenna & Trisha compete with the help of David Arquette & Courteney Cox.

EP1  Mena Suvari & Joely Fisher
Sep. 22,2014
Mena Suvari & Joely Fisher

Teams Joel & Laura vs Carra & Katie compete with the help of Mena Suvari & Joely Fisher.

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Synopsis

Celebrity Name Game is an American syndicated game show which premiered on September 22, 2014. Based on the board game Identity Crisis (created by Laura Robinson and Richard Gerrits), the series was developed by Courteney Cox and David Arquette's Coquette Productions, and was originally pitched as a primetime series for CBS with Craig Ferguson as host. The series was later picked up by FremantleMedia and Debmar-Mercury as a syndicated series for 2014 with Ferguson, who left The Late Late Show on December 19, 2014, remaining as host as well as an executive producer. The series marks Coquette's first foray into game shows. The show was subsequently renewed for a second season, which premiered on September 21, 2015.

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Reviews

Rich Green I'm a game show fan since way back when and since there are so few left, I'm saddened that yet another one bites the dust.True they won't win any Nobel Prizes for this show but it's not about that. It's cheesy, sometimes-raunchy (usually a couple of bleeps in every episode) game show fun that is one of my guilty pleasures which fill up my DVR.Bon voyage Craig. Perhaps you and Mr. Arquette can whip up another game show gem for us to enjoy. Thanks for the TV fun.
Robert W. Anderson I would have given this a higher rating if it wasn't for all the noise. The show keeps close track of time through out the show. And there's 4 minutes and 15 seconds of game play during the show. Plus and un-timed (about two minutes) section toward the end that can go very fast as well if the teams scored well in the first two rounds. So you have maybe 6 to seven minutes of game play out of 30 minutes. Thank God they were smart enough to get Craig Ferguson to fill in the rest of the time on the show. Not only does he have to draw as much as he can out of the contestants. Some of the celebrities need some help being entertaining. Craig really makes the show. I record it so i get by some of yelling, clapping, and other loud noise. Craig is an amazingly talented ad-libber; and I look forward to his part of the show every time. It's well worth watching. Especially if you don't mind clapping and wooohoooing.
Martin Onassis This show is vapid and dares you to change the channel. Besides the fact that the game itself is boring and uneventful, the goal of the game is even worse, to name celebrities, as if we aren't exposed to their sorry identities enough as it is. I can think of ways to make the show interesting, but not without a paycheck. Let's just say guessing the names of burnt-out TV celebrities of the last decade isn't engaging.David Arquette is a parasite on entertainment. He's actually less interesting than Keanu Reeves, though, fine, not as stiff, but is this really the best concept he could come up with? This show is a poor rehash of the 10k Pyramid, set in a cheap cozy studio that makes it seem like a group of pals playing in a cabin. I'm feeling dizzy.Arquette just will not grow beyond the sixth grade. He's actually stunted BEFORE high school. I suppose he's at least smart enough to cater to the lowest common denominator - the dregs of the US TV audience.I'm an adoring fan of Craig Ferguson, and I'd like to support this show, but all it screams to me is an utter waste of his considerable talents AND brains. I can't believe he couldn't rework the show given a chance, but David Arquette is somehow a TV producer now, prob because no one's crazier than he is at blowing his ex-wife's Friends money. The entire spectacle is an atrocity.
TheExpatriate700 Celebrity Name Game comes across as a rather obvious cash in on Hollywood Game Night, with minor celebrities paired up with contestants in a name guessing game. Craig Ferguson brings a bit of charisma to the proceedings, but not enough to save the show.One major problem is that the same game is played over and over, with little variation in how the game is played or in the challenge level. The only difference between games is who is giving clues and who is trying to guess the celebrity. There is no real sense of suspense, as the names are often easy to guess for anyone remotely good at this type of game.Moreover, in terms of its guests, the show uses the term "celebrity" very loosely. In the two shows I watched, one featured two B-list actresses from the late 1990s, while the other featured a television actor I'd never heard of. (Although I was surprised to see they got Sheryl Crow-I think she's friends with Courtney Cox, who's an executive producer of the show.) Craig Ferguson does his best to make the proceedings interesting, bringing the same sense of humor he had on The Late Late Show. However, there is only so much he can do with something as dull as this. At one point, he was reduced to openly feeding a contestant an answer when they got stuck on a name.