If you like the 80's and a story about compassion, then this is for you. The lead character Dwayne has a friend who is seriously ill and cannot afford the treatments for his disease. Dwayne figures if he could get himself on a popular game show in LA, he might just win enough money so that he can get his friend the treatment he desperately needs. This is the story about true friendship and the obstacles Dwayne has to overcome in his journey. But it's not all serious as there are some comical scenes such as between the game show host and his wife., when he's accused of cheating. It's full of nostalgia of 80's game shows where you can take a look back at some memorable items that you may remember from the past.

The period drama subgenre transports audiences to the past, immersing them in historical contexts and offering insights into the lives, relationships, and challenges of characters from different time periods.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The game show genre features TV series with contestants competing against each other in various challenges, tasks, or quizzes to win prizes or rewards. Game shows are designed to engage viewers by presenting exciting and often competitive scenarios that involve participants using their knowledge, skills, and strategies to outperform their opponents and win.

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The history genre features recounting and analyzing past events, societies, cultures, and historical figures. This genre aims to provide insights into the development of civilizations, the causes and consequences of historical events, and the impact of individuals and ideas on the course of history.

Tacky 80s game show "Million Dollar Razzle Dazzle" has a glut of real-life drama going on behind the scenes.

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