The Dating Game

The Dating Game is the long-running dating game show where one girl or one guy had to choose between three bachelors or bachelorettes to go out on a date for which the producers pay.

Gameplay
Generally, the bachelorette would ask a series of questions to each of the three hidden bachelors. The same question could be asked to multiple bachelors. The questions were written in advance by the producers. Certain kinds of questions such as name, age, occupation, and income cannot be asked. The process continued until time ran out. The bachelorette would make her choice based solely on the answers to her questions. After making her choice, the bachelorette met the two unchosen bachelors before meeting the chosen one. When all said and done, the dating couple went out on a dream vacation which was paid by the producers. Occasionally, the bachelor would ask questions to three bachelorettes.

End-of-Show Disclaimers
"Dates with celebrities are always subject to their availability." - Johnny Jacobs (announced in some episodes)

"Some contestants receive assistance from the producer in the selection and preparation of questions." (1970-1972)

"Questions used by contestants are prepared and selected with the assistance of the producer." - (1972-1973)