About Hollywood Squares
- Released on September 14, 1998
The long-running game show, Hollywood Squares, made a comeback in 1998 with a fresh new look and an all-star cast of panelists. The revival, which premiered on September 14, 1998, was hosted by the charismatic Tom Bergeron, who brought his signature charm and wit to the role. The show's format remained largely the same, with two contestants competing to win money by correctly guessing the answers to trivia questions posed by the panelists. However, the production values were updated, and the show featured a more modern and vibrant set.
The panel of celebrities was a veritable who's who of Hollywood, with a mix of veteran performers and up-and-coming stars. Whoopi Goldberg served as the permanent center square, bringing her unique comedic style and quick wit to the show. Bruce Vilanch, the head writer for the original Hollywood Squares, returned to the revival as a regular panelist, along with Gilbert Gottfried, Martin Mull, and Caroline Rhea. These panelists were known for their comedic timing and quick thinking, and they provided plenty of laughs and entertainment throughout the show's run.
In addition to the regular panelists, a rotating cast of semi-regular panelists also appeared on the show. These included Brad Garrett, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jeffrey Tambor, George Wallace, and Kathy Griffin, among others. Shadoe Stevens also returned to announce, although he did not have a square on the panel as he had during the John Davidson era. With such a talented and diverse cast of panelists, the Hollywood Squares revival provided viewers with hours of entertainment and laughs. The show was a hit with audiences, and it remained on the air until 2004, cementing its place as a beloved and enduring game show.
Main Cast of Hollywood Squares
Tom Bergeron plays Host (1050 episodes)
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Shadoe Stevens plays Announcer (160 episodes)
Whoopi Goldberg
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Kathy Najimy
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Bruce Vilanch
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Enrico Colantoni
Caroline Rhea
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Craig Shoemaker
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Holly Robinson Peete
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Patrick Swayze
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Diedrich Bader
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- Whoopi Goldberg
- Rosie O'Donnell
- Andy Dick
- Mark McEwen
- Kathy Najimy
- Rita Rudner
- Bruce Vilanch
- Jeffrey Tambor
- Enrico Colantoni
- Caroline Rhea
- Elaine Hendrix
- Katsy Chappell
- Craig Shoemaker
- Carlos Alazraqui
- Bronson Pinchot
- Drew Pinsky
- Adam Carolla
- Robert Wuhl
- Lisa Ann Walter
- Holly Robinson Peete
- Florence Griffith Joyner
- Patrick Swayze
- Martin Mull
- Brian Austin Green
- Jeff Cesario
- Traci Bingham
- Richard Jeni
- Laraine Newman
- Wendy Liebman
- Keith Hernandez
- Diedrich Bader
- Shemar Moore
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Jackée Harry
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner
- Gilbert Gottfried
- Ben Stein
- Jamie Foxx
- Al Roker
- Naomi Judd
- Richard Belzer
- Robert Klein
- David Crosby
- Kim Fields
- Penn Jillette
- Bernadette Peters
- Teller
- George Wallace
- Sandra Bernhard
- Leila Kenzle
- Luke Perry
- John Salley
- Jake Johannsen
- Debbe Dunning
- Bill Maher
- Judd Nelson
- Deborah Norville
- Paula Poundstone
- Coolio
- Fran Drescher
- Jenna Elfman
- Estelle Getty
- Stephen Baldwin
- William Baldwin
- Cindy Crawford
- Kristen Johnston
- Billy Crystal
- D.L. Hughley
- Robin Williams
- Louie Anderson
- Mark Curry
- Sarah Silverman
- Paul Mooney
- Elayne Boosler
- RuPaul
- Thomas Gibson
- Debbie Reynolds
- Roseanne Barr