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Test Pattern

Test Pattern

The only game show that matters

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"Test Pattern," MuchMusic's inaugural game show in the late 1980s to early 1990s, featured Bill St. Amour on music and sound, with announcer Bill Carroll. Hosted by Dan Gallagher and produced by Sidney M. Cohen, it included Canadian musicians and used foam bricks to select topics in a points-based contest. Season one had four five-time champions who won trips, later competing for a home stereo in a "Tournament of Champions." Notably, winning a 2-slice toaster became an iconic prize. The show concluded after two seasons.

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

23 July 2025

Country

Canada

Cast

Dan Gallagher

Dan Gallagher

Host

Frank Sicoli

Frank Sicoli

Bill Carroll

Bill Carroll

Announcer

Frank Young

Frank Young

Various

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