Game show dynamos The series
Based on the true story of a couple who appeared on more TV game shows than any other couple in American history.
Game Show Dynamos, The Series
A quirky yet brilliant playwright and her
overworked, cash-strapped husband find
themselves on the brink of financial ruin. Their
only escape? The high-stakes, flashy, and often
dark world of TV game shows. As they chase
fortune to save their family, they navigate
personal tragedy, unpredictable challenges,
and unexpected moments of joy—testing not
just their knowledge, but their resilience, love,
and sanity.
Based on a true story.
Ken Jennings Loves Series Idea
“[Gameshow Dynamos is...] An endlessly charming look at one of the only purely American art forms–the humble game show–and a uniquely American family that spent the better part of forty years winning on them. Even if you’re not a game show junkie like I am, this documentary has lovely gifts for you.”
The Documentary
He was a history teacher. She was a children's playwright. Together, Bernard and Claire Boiko of Queens, NY were the dead-broke parents of five children. A pair of curiously relatable outsiders, they captured American hearts and saved their family by doing it. Yes! They appeared on TV game shows 28 times over 37 years. From Tic-Tac-Dough (1956), Now You See It, Concentration, Jeopardy!, The Match Game, To Tell the Truth right up to Trivial Pursuit (1993), the Boiko's competed on national television more times than any other couple in American History.
From the National Archives of Game Show History
Game Show Dynamos the series is based on the true story of Claire and Bernard Boiko. Their 84 pages of historical documents, 25 TV shows and scores of memorabilia are located in the National Archive.
Jeopardy Champ!
Claire was a jeopardy champ.
