Amne$ia News

NBC has announced the official premiere dates for a pair of new reality competition shows.

After American Gladiators finishes its current run, My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad will premiere on Monday, February 18.

This is seriously the premise: fathers and their respective son/daughter take part in challenges that test dad's strength, intelligence, and how he works together with his kin.

In addition to bragging rights, the winning dad will get money that can be used for his child's future.  The series will be hosted by Dan Cortese.

Also, after the season finale of 1 Vs. 100, Amne$ia (hosted by Dennis Miller, pictured) will premiere on Friday, February 22.

Craig Plestis, Executive Vice President of Alternative Programming, Development and Specials at NBC Entertainment made the announcement.

"If you love the competitive energy of American Gladiators and the outrageous challenges of Fear Factor, you'll love My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad," said Plestis. "Combined with our hilarious new quiz show Amne$ia, viewers aren't going to want to miss this great week of reality premieres."

How the funny have fallen.

A few years ago, Dennis Miller was a Monday Night Football commentator and the host of a critically acclaimed political talk show on NBC.

Now? He's leading a new reality game show.

Mark Burnett Productions is currently producing a new comedy quiz show for NBC called Amne$ia, tapping the five-time Emmy Award-winning comedian as the host.

On Amne$ia, contestants will be challenged to answer a variety of questions from their own life to earn money and prizes. The show tests contestants' memories as it reveals blasts from the contestants' pasts.

Craig Plestis, Executive Vice President of Alternative Programming, Development and Specials at NBC Entertainment made the announcement about Miller.

"Not only is Dennis an exceptionally talented comedian, he's quick on his feet and has a great way of bringing out the comedic elements in this hilarious new game show," said Plestis.

Miller himself added:

"I wasn't looking to host another game show but when they brought me...uh...uh...uh...what's the name of the show again? Oh yeah, 'Amnesia,' I got excited because I immediately realized it's a comedy first that just happens to be wrapped in a game show package and that allows me to be who I am."