For decades, the humble televised game show has been a firm family favourite. The format allows for an interactive experience from home, with the opportunity for even grandma to scream answers at the screen. The very first game show to ever be televised was in 1938, with the broadcast of Spelling Bee in the United Kingdom. It wasn't until the 50's that the format really kicked off though, with high stakes games such as The $64,000 Question and Twenty One proving to be among the most popular shows in the United States. Game shows have been traditionally seen as some of the more wholesome family entertainment on television. Despite this, cash prizes have meant that there have been several incidents in which individuals have attempted to get their hands on the jackpots using less than honest means. In other cases, there have even been some dodgy dealings doing on behind-the-scenes. This list takes a look at 10 of the biggest cheats from game show history, along with the original, notorious broadcasts that made them famous. From planted audience members to obsessed individuals that cracked the patterns, here are some of the greatest game show scandals ever.
