Win, Lose, or Draw is a popular television game show that aired on Disney from 1987-1990. It was hosted by Bert Convy and later by Robb Weller, with Vicki Lawrence serving as the announcer. The show was based on the popular board game Pictionary and had a similar premise: teams of celebrities and contestants competed to see who could guess the most words or phrases drawn by their teammates within a set amount of time.
The show was divided into two rounds, with each round consisting of three games. In the first game, called "Sketch Pad," one member of each team would choose a word or phrase from a category and then attempt to draw it while the other members of their team guessed. The other team would then have a chance to steal if the first team failed to guess correctly.
The second game, called "Sculptorades," was similar to the first, but rather than drawing, one team member would sculpt with clay while the other members tried to guess the word or phrase.
In the third game, called "Quick Draw," one team member would have 60 seconds to draw as many words or phrases from a specific category as possible, with their teammates trying to guess as many as they could.
Throughout the show, various celebrities would appear as contestants to help their team try to win. There were also special episodes with themes, such as a Halloween episode where all the words were related to spooky things.
The show was known for its upbeat energy and humor, with Convy and Weller providing lively banter and Lawrence adding comedic commentary. The celebrities often added to the fun with their competitive banter and antics.
In addition to being a fun game show, Win, Lose, or Draw was also educational, as it encouraged contestants and viewers to expand their vocabulary and learn new words and phrases.
The show was a hit with audiences during its three-year run and helped establish Disney as a major player in the world of game shows. It also spawned several merchandise tie-ins, including a board game and a home version of the show that could be played with the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Overall, Win, Lose, or Draw was a fun and engaging game show that provided hours of entertainment for both contestants and viewers. Its legacy can still be felt today in the many similar shows that have followed in its footsteps.
Win, Lose, or Draw is a series that ran for 4 seasons (41 episodes) between September 16, 1987 and on Disney
