• brsrklf@jlai.lu
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    8 months ago

    Under the name Motus, it aired in France without interruption from 1990 to 2019.

    There were a few specific rule changes, after a while they started using 6- then 7- to 10-letter words (makes sense, since words tend to be longer in French and 5-letter words were a bit too limiting).

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      8 months ago

      That’s interesting!

      I remembered after commenting that Lingo is being revived and they also have some 6 and 10 letter words as well. Maybe they got that idea of Motus!

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        8 months ago

        On the subject of game shows with adaptations that last a lot longer in other countries, Don’t Forget The Lyrics! still exists in France (“N’oubliez pas les paroles!”), is still quite popular and still airing every day on a major station. With occasional prime events, usually with champions or celebrities playing for charity.

        If what I saw on wikipedia is correct, the original US show only lasted from 2007 to 2011.

        Interestingly the formula of the French version has changed quite a bit from the original too.