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(The Chase is on! Or, it would have been were it not for a Fox higher-up reshuffle. Based on the available introduction for Mark Labbett's pilot, I honestly wouldn't have enjoyed this dramatised spin-off.)
 
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==Background==
==Background==
Since it first aired on ITV on 29th June 2009,<ref>[http://onequestionshootout.xyz/episodes/series_1.htm ''One Question One Shootout'' listing the first series of ''The Chase''.] Retrieved 18th Jul '22</ref> ''The Chase'' has become a hit game show that is still routinely producing episodes of 2022.<ref name="metro">[https://metro.co.uk/2016/01/21/the-chase-stars-mark-labbett-and-anne-hegerty-discuss-their-ntas-win-twitter-reactions-and-pointless-rivalry-5636444/ ''Metro'' detailing the success of ''The Chase''.] Retrieved 18th Jul '22</ref><ref name="one">[http://onequestionshootout.xyz/misc/series_guide.htm ''One Question One Shootout'' providing a Series Guide to ''The Chase''.] Retrieved 18th Jul '22</ref> Its popularity has led to it remaining on primetime television, where it primarily competes against the BBC 1 game show ''[[Pointless (partially found unaired GSN pilots for rejected American version of British game show; 2017)|Pointless]]''.<ref>[https://www.mylondon.news/news/celebs/bbc-pointless-quiz-show-rivalry-21333733 ''MyLondon'' detailing the rivalry between ''The Chase'' and ''Pointless''.] Retrieved 18th Jul '22</ref><ref name="metro"/> ''The Chase'' has reached over 2,000 episodes, and as of the present day, has run for 15 series.<ref>[http://onequestionshootout.xyz/episodes/series_13.htm ''One Question One Shootout'' detailing the episodes of series 15.] Retrieved 18th Jul '22</ref>
Since it first aired on ITV on 29th June 2009,<ref>[http://onequestionshootout.xyz/episodes/series_1.htm ''One Question One Shootout'' listing the first series of ''The Chase''.] Retrieved 18 Jul '22</ref> ''The Chase'' has become a hit game show that is still routinely producing episodes of 2022.<ref name="metro">[https://metro.co.uk/2016/01/21/the-chase-stars-mark-labbett-and-anne-hegerty-discuss-their-ntas-win-twitter-reactions-and-pointless-rivalry-5636444/ ''Metro'' detailing the success of ''The Chase''.] Retrieved 18 Jul '22</ref><ref name="one">[http://onequestionshootout.xyz/misc/series_guide.htm ''One Question One Shootout'' providing a Series Guide to ''The Chase''.] Retrieved 18 Jul '22</ref> Its popularity has led to it remaining on primetime television, where it primarily competes against the BBC 1 game show ''[[Pointless (partially found unaired GSN pilots for rejected American version of British game show; 2017)|Pointless]]''.<ref>[https://www.mylondon.news/news/celebs/bbc-pointless-quiz-show-rivalry-21333733 ''MyLondon'' detailing the rivalry between ''The Chase'' and ''Pointless''.] Retrieved 18 Jul '22</ref><ref name="metro"/> ''The Chase'' has reached over 2,000 episodes, and as of the present day, has run for 15 series.<ref>[http://onequestionshootout.xyz/episodes/series_13.htm ''One Question One Shootout'' detailing the episodes of series 15.] Retrieved 18 Jul '22</ref>


In ''The Chase'', four individuals work together to outpace the Chaser, a quiz master.<ref name="premise">[http://www.ukgameshows.com/ukgs/The_Chase ''UK Game Shows'' detailing the premise of ''The Chase''.] Retrieved 18th Jul '22</ref><ref name="metro"/> In Cash Builder, a contestant has 60 seconds to answer as many questions correctly as possible.<ref name="premise"/> In the original British version, every correct answer earns them £1,000.<ref name="premise"/> Once the Cash Builder ends, they enter a Head-to-Head with the Chaser.<ref name="premise"/> Here, both the contestant and Chaser answer the same questions simultaneously, with the player tasked to move down the board to safety.<ref name="premise"/> The Chaser starts a few spaces behind the contestant.<ref name="premise"/> If the contestant and/or Chaser is correct, they move a space down the board.<ref name="premise"/> If not, they remain where they are.<ref name="premise"/> The game ends when the player either reaches safety, or the Chaser lands on the player's position, eliminating them from the game.<ref name="premise"/> The player is also given three cash offers by the Chaser before the Head-to-Head starts; aside from keeping the original money accumulated, the contestant can go for a lower offer in exchange for starting an extra space down the board, or a higher offer where they start an extra space closer to the Chaser.<ref name="premise"/>  
In ''The Chase'', four individuals work together to outpace the Chaser, a quiz master.<ref name="premise">[http://www.ukgameshows.com/ukgs/The_Chase ''UK Game Shows'' detailing the premise of ''The Chase''.] Retrieved 18 Jul '22</ref><ref name="metro"/> In Cash Builder, a contestant has 60 seconds to answer as many questions correctly as possible.<ref name="premise"/> In the original British version, every correct answer earns them £1,000.<ref name="premise"/> Once the Cash Builder ends, they enter a Head-to-Head with the Chaser.<ref name="premise"/> Here, both the contestant and Chaser answer the same questions simultaneously, with the player tasked to move down the board to safety.<ref name="premise"/> The Chaser starts a few spaces behind the contestant.<ref name="premise"/> If the contestant and/or Chaser is correct, they move a space down the board.<ref name="premise"/> If not, they remain where they are.<ref name="premise"/> The game ends when the player either reaches safety, or the Chaser lands on the player's position, eliminating them from the game.<ref name="premise"/> The player is also given three cash offers by the Chaser before the Head-to-Head starts; aside from keeping the original money accumulated, the contestant can go for a lower offer in exchange for starting an extra space down the board, or a higher offer where they start an extra space closer to the Chaser.<ref name="premise"/>  


The individuals that reach safety participate in the Final Chase, where they must answer as many questions as possible to accumulate steps of the Chaser.<ref name="premise"/> The Chaser then has 60 seconds to correctly answer the same number of questions to reach the contestants.<ref name="premise"/> If they do, the contestants receive nothing, but if the Chaser runs out of time, the contestants receive an equal split of the prize money.<ref name="premise"/>
The individuals that reach safety participate in the Final Chase, where they must answer as many questions as possible to accumulate steps away from the Chaser.<ref name="premise"/> The Chaser then has 60 seconds to correctly answer the same number of questions to reach the contestants.<ref name="premise"/> If they do, the contestants receive nothing, but if the Chaser runs out of time, the contestants receive an equal split of the prize money.<ref name="premise"/>


==Fox Pilots==
==Fox Pilots==
In the United Kingdom, ''The Chase'' has regularly drawn in 3-5 million viewers for each episode.<ref name="metro"/> Thus, its success has led to international spin-offs, including in Australia.<ref>[https://tvtonight.com.au/2015/08/the-chase-australia-promo.html ''TV Tonight'' detailing the Australian spin-off.] Retrieved 18th Jul '22</ref> In May 2012, it was reported that Fox was interested in establishing an American spin-off, with Bradley Walsh remaining as host.<ref>[https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a381286/bradley-walsh-to-film-the-chase-us-pilot/ ''Digital Spy'' reporting on Fox commissioning pilots with Walsh as host.] Retrieved 18th Jul '22</ref> Two pilots were commissioned that were filmed on the UK set in September 2012.<ref name="rutter">[https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/jeopardy-brad-rutter-the-chase-alex-trebek/ ''Den of Geek'' where Rutter discussed the Fox pilots and why a spin-off did not materialise.] Retrieved 18th Jul '22</ref> The first featured "The Beast" Mark Labbett, while the second pilot featured a new Chaser in Brad Rutter, most known for being a champion in ''[[Jeopardy! (found unaired pilots of game show; 1983-1984)|Jeopardy!]]''.<ref name="premise"/><ref name="rutter"/>  
In the United Kingdom, ''The Chase'' has regularly drawn in 3-5 million viewers for each episode.<ref name="metro"/> Thus, its success has led to international spin-offs, including in Australia.<ref>[https://tvtonight.com.au/2015/08/the-chase-australia-promo.html ''TV Tonight'' detailing the Australian spin-off.] Retrieved 18 Jul '22</ref> In May 2012, it was reported that Fox was interested in establishing an American spin-off, with Bradley Walsh remaining as host.<ref>[https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a381286/bradley-walsh-to-film-the-chase-us-pilot/ ''Digital Spy'' reporting on Fox commissioning pilots with Walsh as host.] Retrieved 18 Jul '22</ref> Two pilots were commissioned that were filmed on the UK set in September 2012.<ref name="rutter">[https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/jeopardy-brad-rutter-the-chase-alex-trebek/ ''Den of Geek'' where Rutter discussed the Fox pilots and why a spin-off did not materialise.] Retrieved 18 Jul '22</ref> The first featured "The Beast" Mark Labbett, while the second pilot featured a new Chaser in Brad Rutter, most known for being a ''[[Jeopardy! (found unaired pilots of game show; 1983-1984)|Jeopardy!]]'' champion.<ref name="premise"/><ref name="rutter"/>  


Ultimately, a week following the pilots' filming, Fox underwent a reshuffle amongst its senior staff.<ref name="rutter"/> The new leadership were less keen on producing ''The Chase'', and so the Fox spin-off was scrapped.<ref name="premise"/><ref name="rutter"/> However, GSN were interested, eventually broadcasting the first American episodes of ''The Chase'' in 2013 with Labbett as one of the Chasers and Brooke Burns as host.<ref>[https://www.gameshownetwork.com/the-chase ''Game Show Network'' summarising the GSN show.] Retrieved 18th Jul '22</ref><ref name="premise"/><ref name="rutter"/> The GSN version lasted until 2015;<ref name="rutter"/> in 2021, ABC picked up the show, with Rutter making his televised debut as a Chaser alongside Labbett and others.<ref name="rutter"/>
Ultimately, a week following the pilots' filming, Fox underwent a reshuffle amongst its senior staff.<ref name="rutter"/> The new leadership were less keen on producing ''The Chase'', and so the Fox spin-off was scrapped.<ref name="premise"/><ref name="rutter"/> However, GSN became interested in the show, eventually greenlighting and broadcasting the first American episodes of ''The Chase'' in 2013, with Labbett as one of the Chasers and Brooke Burns as host.<ref>[https://gameshownetwork.com/the-chase ''Game Show Network'' summarising the GSN show.] Retrieved 18 Jul '22</ref><ref name="premise"/><ref name="rutter"/> The GSN version lasted until 2015;<ref name="rutter"/> in 2021, ABC picked up the show, with Rutter making his televised debut as a Chaser alongside Labbett and others.<ref name="rutter"/>


==Availability==
==Availability==
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The Chase logo.

Status: Partially Found

The Chase is an ITV game show that first aired in the United Kingdom in 2009. The show's premise sees contestants attempting to answer quiz questions in order to outrun professional quizzers known as the Chasers. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the show's success in Britain led to Fox producing two pilots intended for an American spin-off that was ultimately rejected.

Background

Since it first aired on ITV on 29th June 2009,[1] The Chase has become a hit game show that is still routinely producing episodes of 2022.[2][3] Its popularity has led to it remaining on primetime television, where it primarily competes against the BBC 1 game show Pointless.[4][2] The Chase has reached over 2,000 episodes, and as of the present day, has run for 15 series.[5]

In The Chase, four individuals work together to outpace the Chaser, a quiz master.[6][2] In Cash Builder, a contestant has 60 seconds to answer as many questions correctly as possible.[6] In the original British version, every correct answer earns them £1,000.[6] Once the Cash Builder ends, they enter a Head-to-Head with the Chaser.[6] Here, both the contestant and Chaser answer the same questions simultaneously, with the player tasked to move down the board to safety.[6] The Chaser starts a few spaces behind the contestant.[6] If the contestant and/or Chaser is correct, they move a space down the board.[6] If not, they remain where they are.[6] The game ends when the player either reaches safety, or the Chaser lands on the player's position, eliminating them from the game.[6] The player is also given three cash offers by the Chaser before the Head-to-Head starts; aside from keeping the original money accumulated, the contestant can go for a lower offer in exchange for starting an extra space down the board, or a higher offer where they start an extra space closer to the Chaser.[6]

The individuals that reach safety participate in the Final Chase, where they must answer as many questions as possible to accumulate steps away from the Chaser.[6] The Chaser then has 60 seconds to correctly answer the same number of questions to reach the contestants.[6] If they do, the contestants receive nothing, but if the Chaser runs out of time, the contestants receive an equal split of the prize money.[6]

Fox Pilots

In the United Kingdom, The Chase has regularly drawn in 3-5 million viewers for each episode.[2] Thus, its success has led to international spin-offs, including in Australia.[7] In May 2012, it was reported that Fox was interested in establishing an American spin-off, with Bradley Walsh remaining as host.[8] Two pilots were commissioned that were filmed on the UK set in September 2012.[9] The first featured "The Beast" Mark Labbett, while the second pilot featured a new Chaser in Brad Rutter, most known for being a Jeopardy! champion.[6][9]

Ultimately, a week following the pilots' filming, Fox underwent a reshuffle amongst its senior staff.[9] The new leadership were less keen on producing The Chase, and so the Fox spin-off was scrapped.[6][9] However, GSN became interested in the show, eventually greenlighting and broadcasting the first American episodes of The Chase in 2013, with Labbett as one of the Chasers and Brooke Burns as host.[10][6][9] The GSN version lasted until 2015;[9] in 2021, ABC picked up the show, with Rutter making his televised debut as a Chaser alongside Labbett and others.[9]

Availability

Little media has been released surrounding the two pilots. On 9th January 2018, the introduction of Labbett's pilot would be uploaded to YouTube by TheChaseEnthusiast - Dave Harton, analysis of which indicates this version of The Chase took a more dramatic approach compared to the UK version. Aside from this, the two pilots have yet to see a full public release.

Gallery

Video

Introduction to Labbett's pilot.

References

  1. ↑ One Question One Shootout listing the first series of The Chase. Retrieved 18 Jul '22
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Metro detailing the success of The Chase. Retrieved 18 Jul '22
  3. ↑ One Question One Shootout providing a Series Guide to The Chase. Retrieved 18 Jul '22
  4. ↑ MyLondon detailing the rivalry between The Chase and Pointless. Retrieved 18 Jul '22
  5. ↑ One Question One Shootout detailing the episodes of series 15. Retrieved 18 Jul '22
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 UK Game Shows detailing the premise of The Chase. Retrieved 18 Jul '22
  7. ↑ TV Tonight detailing the Australian spin-off. Retrieved 18 Jul '22
  8. ↑ Digital Spy reporting on Fox commissioning pilots with Walsh as host. Retrieved 18 Jul '22
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 Den of Geek where Rutter discussed the Fox pilots and why a spin-off did not materialise. Retrieved 18 Jul '22
  10. ↑ Game Show Network summarising the GSN show. Retrieved 18 Jul '22
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