How has the "What? Where? When? "In 40 years. On the anniversary of the best intellectual games ...

During Soviet times, it was created a huge number of TV programs that are loved if not all, the many. But only two television game comes from the country become truly iconic. I'm talking about the KVN and "What? Where? Coda? ».

Today we talk a little about the latter, because for this we have a reason and the reason this is quite remarkable. September 4, 1975 aired the first issue of "What? Where? When? ". So today this great game is executed as many as 40 years. To celebrate this event we propose to recall everything that has led this game to the level of popularity that she currently has.

So, after the 1972 Vladimir Voroshilov finished work on the program "Come on, boys!" He began to think about the creation of intelligent TV program. A few years later aired a family quiz titled "What? Where? When? ". Much now it may seem strange, but this game was conceived as an intellectual confrontation between the two families with the most popular names in the USSR: Ivanovs and Kuznetsova. Naturally, the family had to change. The program filmed parts: first in the home of one family, and then - in another. Teams were given 11 questions and a certain amount of time. At the same time they are not restricted to use different tips: Literature, calls, neighbors ... Game Voroshilov did not like: people are bustling about, called, ran out of the apartment ... So aired only one shot program, but the September 4, 1975 forever remain birthday "What ? Where? When? ».



In 1976, the family turned to quiz intellectual club for the young. As the players invited the students of Moscow State University. Minutes of the discussion has not yet been, players had to answer at once, and a top, which appeared on the table, showing responsible. Everything was quite simple: the answer - got the book, responded to questions 7 - received a set of books. Responses were evaluated by a special jury. 14 questions were asked, but no one grand prize winner. VY Voroshilov was forbidden to appear in the frame, so the first lead of the game became notorious Alexander Maslyakov.



By the way, a little bit about one of the characters of the game, which administers its fate, on top. « Somehow went to the House of toys to buy something as a present to my friend three years old. I saw with top jumping horse and bought just two, the second - currently. Played without leaving home, ten days ... i> »- recalled Voroshilov. Later, a little improved toy became a kind of a random number generator, which offended and who, thanks to various experts.



In 1977 a number of changes had happened. Firstly, Voroshilov realized that the main thing in the game is the issue, not the player, so the top began to show on the envelopes with questions. Presenters were behind the scenes there were four: the main - Voroshilov and 3 additional voices: Andrey Menshikov and Svetlana Berdnikov Zoe Arapova. For Voroshilov assigned the nickname "Incognito from Ostankino", because a few years no one will know that the game is exactly it. In addition, this year in the hall there is an owl Tommy - a living symbol of the transmission, which for a long time, viewers will watch the start of each game.



In 1979, the first time players called by connoisseurs. A book to each question presented Tamara Vishnyakov, which could be seen in the transmission until 1983. January 24, 1979 to transfer the music was first performed pause. By the way, in the anniversary Games in 2000 she was awarded the "Crystal Owl" for best musical pause for 25 years. Konstantin Raikin Prize received for the room, which appeared on the air December 29, 1984.

The music pauses also one of the characters of the game. Who has not played in it, did not even dare to list ... Several songs were devoted to the game, for example, the group "Jolly Fellows" performed the song "I want to know everything».

In 1981, the club comes first award that It called "Owl". Its first owner becomes Alexander Byalko.



December 6, 1983 in a game for the first time it appears another symbol - a black box. With only there did not put in all these years: the skull, a jar of urine, toilet paper wedding dress, swimwear, live butterfly ... One day in the black box has been Aviation "black box", and a few times in the history of the game it was empty.



In 1984, the first time was awarded "Crystal Owl". First connoisseur who received this prize - is Nurali Latypov. In the beginning, these awards were made in the glass factory in the town of Gus-Crystal.



Voroshilov knew that the emotion of the game need to show on the air, and October 24, 1986 it was held for the first time. In 1987 and 1988 he held a series of international games, which were attended by experts from the Soviet Union, Bulgaria, France, the USA and Poland. And in 1990, the game gets its permanent residence in a hunting lodge in Neskuchny garden.

In 1991, the club begin to gamble, bringing came the famous phrase: "Intelligent casino - the only place where you can earn money to their own mind." The following year, in the game there is the famous sector "Zero».



In 1995, the game comes first Masters. They became the most successful player in the history of the transmission - Alexander friends. To date, Maxim has become Master of potash, Victor Sydney and Andrei Kozlov.



After the experts won the final game of the 2000 Jubilee of games than the fate of the rescued transmission, March 10th, 2001, died Vladimir Voroshilov. He was buried at the cemetery Vagankovsky. In Voroshilov grave monument in the form of a black cube, which symbolizes the black box. The project of the monument belongs to the connoisseur Nikita Shangina.



Since 2001, leading the game becomes Boris Hook - adopted son Voroshilov. In the final game of the 2001 determined the fate of the game. In order for the game to continue to exist, the experts have to win, and the majority of viewers to vote for its preservation. Both conditions have been met. Experts no longer gamble. Now, in your mind every issue can earn only viewers.



In 2002, the first appearance prize "Diamond owl", which is awarded to the best player of the year. The viewer becomes the first owner Vladimir Lebedev. Among connoisseurs of the first prize was awarded to Asya Shavinskaya in 2004. To date, the prize exhibit viewers 6 and 7 experts.



The Prize "Crystal's Nest" is given to all connoisseurs who will win in the final year of jubilee. He hands twice: in 2008, the team Andrei Kozlov (vote Masters recognized jubilee year) and in 2010 the team Balash Gasimov.

The television version of "What? Where? When? ", Or go out in different countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Italy, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, the USA, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Estonia.

In addition to television, there is also a sports version of the game, which is developed since 1989. The gist of it is that the various teams compete with each other on the same issues. Answers shall be written on slips. The basic rules of the minutes of discussion, and six players are stored.



Thanks to the "What? Where? When? "In the light of a huge number of other games. The most popular among them is the "Brain ring».



Finally, we wish prosperity to this great game. Suppose she gets more and more fans around the world for a long time and all of us happy. If you agree with me, then I share this post with your friends and acquaintances, even about the anniversary, "What? Where? When? "To know more people!

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