Fox has ordered 15 episodes of Love Connection, an hourlong revival of the iconic relationship show from The Bachelor producers, Warner Horizon Television and Telepictures Productions, with Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen) set as host. It’s slated for premiere this summer.
Love Connection is the latest classic game show to be rebooted by a network joining ABC’s To Tell The Truth, Match Game and Celebrity Family Feud. The genre has had a resurgence lately with NBC succesfully launching new game show The Wall. Fox previously had original game show Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?
Each hour of the series will feature single men and/or women in search of romance. After the singles are sent on three blind dates, they will dish the dirt in front of a live studio audience, with Cohen as host.
The original Love Connection game show, hosted by Chuck Woolery, featured singles who were attempting to connect with a compatible partner. It debuted in syndication on September 19, 1983 and ended on July 1, 1994, after 2,120 shows. It aired in reruns until September 8, 1995. The series was relaunched for one season in 1998 under the same title with Pat Bullard as host.
