Stars and strikes bowling8/11/2023 ![]() Hosted by Doug Brown, Dan Murphy (older versions of the show) Dick Lutsk and Mike Morin (most recent versions of the show) Candlepin Stars and Strikes - WNDS, Channel 50 - 1983–2005.Taped at the Londonderry Bowling Center in Londonderry, New Hampshire. NESN's entry into the televised bowling market was similar in format to channel 5's Candlepin Bowling, however qualifying requirements were more strict than channel 5, with intentions to attract the best bowlers in the New England area. Hosted by Brian Leary (1983–1988), Ed Harding (1988–1993).Ĭandlepin Doubles was a revamped version of Candlepin Superbowl, which removed mixed doubles, with either all-male or all-female doubles groups. Candlepin Doubles - WCVB, Channel 5 - 1983–1993. ![]() Host Bob Gamere stayed on for a while after the station switch, but after he left, WXNE hired former Boston Red Sox star Rico Petrocelli as the new host. When WNAC chose not to renew the show in April 1980, production moved that fall to WXNE, channel 25, which taped the show at an actual bowling alley, the Wal-Lex Lanes in Waltham, Massachusetts. WNAC taped the show in-studio on lanes built specially for the show (there were 2 lanes in the studio alley). Also featured a special "red pin" which was worth extra cash if felled on a strike. Bowlers were introduced one by one to win money and prizes by how well they did on the lanes. Hosted by Bob Gamere (WNAC) and Rico Petrocelli (WXNE)Ĭandlepins for Cash, being Boston's entry in the Bowling for Dollars series, devolved from a competitive nature to more of a game show format. Premiering soon after WCVB took over the channel 5 band, the Superbowl pitted 2 teams made up of one male and one female bowler each. Hosted by Bill O'Connell (1972–1982) and Brian Leary (1982–1983)Ĭandlepin Superbowl was a mixed doubles show. Candlepin Superbowl - WCVB, Channel 5 - 1972–1983.This show, and all of WSMW's other programming, got cancelled in late 1982 when the station's pay-TV movie block expanded to a 24/7 schedule. This show was notable for its use of the 1972 pop hit Roundabout by the British band Yes, as well as the 1975–1981 animated opening theme to the tune of The Spinners' Rubberband Man. The format was similar to channel 5's Candlepin Bowling. This was one of WSMW's inaugural shows when the station first went on the air. WSMW-TV (channel 27) in Worcester first aired in 1970. Bay State Bowling - WSMW, Channel 27 - 1970–1982.Each program consisted of two 2-string matches, one boys' and one girls' match, in one of two age groups (junior/senior). A youth bowling show taped on two candlepin lanes in the Channel 7 parking garage in Boston. Candlepin Champs - WNAC, Channel 7 - 1970s.Winning Pins - WHDH, Channel 5 - 1961-1974Ī children's version of Candlepin Bowling, showcasing the best bowlers under 16 years of age.In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the show used Van McCoy's disco dance hit The Hustle as its theme song. During the 1980s and 1990s, this program was also locally syndicated to WGGB-TV Channel 40 in Springfield, MA and WPRI-TV Channel 12 in Providence, RI. WCVB was also more interested in the broadcasting of Boston College football games. Candlepin Bowling was cancelled in 1996 due to WCVB's lessened interest in the broadcasting of local shows. The first ten were at Sammy White's from 1976–1985, then at Fairway Sports World from 1986–1987, and from 1988-1995 at Pilgrim Lanes in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The first seven pitted the top two bowlers in a three string championship final, and then starting in 1983, the top five bowlers competed to take home $10,000 for first place. From 1976-1995, there were a total of 20 candlepin championship shows that were broadcast live at the end of every season with the top bowlers with the top scores posted during the regular season of Candlepin Bowling. Originally taped at the former Boylston Bowladrome (1260 Boylston Street, Boston, MA), then at Sammy White's Brighton Bowl, the show moved to the Fairway Lanes in Natick (where Candlepin Doubles was already taping) when Sammy White's closed down in 1986. When WHDH lost its broadcast license, the show simply moved to the new channel 5, WCVB. Hosted by Jim Britt (1958–1961) and Don Gillis (1961–1996)Ĭandlepin Bowling was the first candlepin bowling show to be broadcast on television. Candlepin Bowling - WHDH/WCVB, Channel 5 - Octoto January 27, 1996.List of Candlepin Bowling TV Broadcast ShowsĮach show is listed with its station of origin
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