Take It All

Take It All was a riveting high-stakes game show that aired on NBC in 2012. Produced by Universal Television, it expansively traced into the holiday season with its festive aesthetic and electrifying atmosphere, making it a memorable holiday viewing. Hosted by Howie Mandel, famous for his innate knack for connecting with contestants and audience with his charisma, wit, and playful teasing, the show gained additional zest and excitement while ratcheting up the tension. The game show was a unique blend of gift-giving, guessing, strategy, and nerve - a concoction that kept viewers on the edge of their seats throughout. Take It All had an innovative and exciting premise: contestants opened a series of wrapped presents containing high-value prizes, and decided if they wanted to keep their gift or 'steal' another contestant's prize, all while trying to avoid being left with nothing. Take It All would begin with a flock of five contestants who were granted the chance to select one of the numerous wrapped gifts that were placed on a massive conveyor belt - 'The Conveyor Belt of Dreams.' Among these brightly wrapped boxes lurked a variety of luxury items, from high-end designer treasures and one-of-a-kind experiences to exotic vacations, and even high-ticket items like cars and boats. But to add a kicker, among these real goods, there were also cheaper faux gifts that were specifically put in place to add a twist to the game. It was the unpredictability of the competition which made every episode thrilling. Contestants had to take calculated risks while employing cunning strategies. A player could either choose to keep a gift they have just unveiled or opt for one of the previously revealed items that another contestant has. The critical element was that they wouldn't know the actual value of their chosen gift until after they had made their decision, adding to the suspense and apprehension. The values remained secret until all the presents had been ‘unwrapped’, precisely when the contestants would learn if they’d hit the jackpot or missed by a mile. Interestingly, the choice of stealing had its own ramifications. When a player decided to steal, the other player had a chance to protect their gift by locking it in a ‘Keep It Safe.’ But remember, the thrill doesn't simply end there. Each safe was a one-time-use only, and once used, that player couldn't safeguard any of their future gifts in upcoming rounds. As contestants chose these presents, they had nearly no clue if they landed a real deal or a total dud until the final reveal of the worth of their chosen gifts. The final round of the game show took a compelling twist, as the two remaining contestants had to make the ultimate choice using Price is Right-style bluff and double bluff tactics. Hosted under the flow of dazzling lights and accompanied by an intensifying soundtrack, this round, known as 'The Prize Fight,' perceived the players either deciding to ‘keep mine’ or ‘take it all.’ Depending upon the choice they made and the corresponding choice of the other player, they could either go home with their bounty, walk away with nothing or take it all, leaving the other contestant with nothing! A potent mix of strategy, negotiation, trust, intuition, and greed, Take It All offered not only the colourful spectacle of a game show but also a social experiment that tested human behaviour when generosity and greed are knotted together. With its power-packed presentations, suspense-filled announcements, and fascinating prize reveals, Take It All added another level to traditional game shows. It's this scarce blend of nail-biting suspense, psychological mind games, and ethical dilemmas that not only entertained the audience but also got them playing along from their seats. Although it was only aired for a limited run, it sure did manage to add a promising splash to the 2012 holiday season television programming.

Take It All is a series categorized as a canceled. Spanning 1 seasons with a total of 7 episodes, the show debuted on 2012. The series has earned a mostly poor reviews from both critics and viewers. The IMDb score stands at 3.7.