Ep 50. Password Plus - 1979 - Episode 051

Password Plus was a game show that aired in America during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The show was a follow-up to the popular game show, Password, and featured two teams of contestants competing to guess passwords based on one-word clues. In the mid-1970s, Password Plus was revamped to include a "Plus" feature, which added a second game round that involved guessing puzzles based on clues.

Season 1 Episode 50, titled "Password Plus - 1979 - Episode 051" aired on December 19, 1979. The episode featured two teams of contestants competing to guess passwords and solve puzzles to win cash and prizes. Host Allen Ludden was joined by celebrity guests Elaine Joyce and Tom Poston as they helped the contestants during the game.

In the first game round, the contestants were tasked with guessing passwords based on clues given by their celebrity partners. The first team to guess the password earned points and the chance to play a bonus round. The bonus round, called "Alphabetics," challenged the team to guess a series of 10 passwords in 60 seconds. Each password was worth a cash prize and successfully guessing all 10 passwords awarded a large cash bonus.

The second game round introduced the "Plus" feature, where contestants had to solve puzzles based on clues given by their celebrity partners. Each puzzle consisted of a set of words that were related in some way, and contestants had to guess the relationship and solve the puzzle to earn points. The team with the most points at the end of the game rounds won the game and advanced to the bonus round.

In the bonus round, called the "Fast Forward" round, the winning team had the chance to win a prize package by guessing a series of passwords in under 60 seconds. The celebrity partner gave one-word clues, and each correct guess moved the team closer to the prize package. However, incorrect guesses resulted in a time penalty, so the team had to balance speed with accuracy to win the game.

Overall, Password Plus was a fun and engaging game show that challenged contestants' word skills and kept audiences entertained with its celebrity guests and fast-paced gameplay. Season 1 Episode 50 was a typical episode of the show, featuring the same gameplay and celebrity guests as previous episodes. Contestants were competitive, and the celebrity partners added humor and personality to the game. The show would go on to run for several more seasons before being canceled in 1982.