Body Language (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Body Language is a reality series.
What it’s about. Body Language is an American game show produced by Mark Goodson Productions. The show aired on CBS from June 4, 1984 until January 3, 1986, and was hosted by Tom Kennedy. Johnny Olson announced until his death in October 1985; Gene Wood and Bob Hilton shared the announcing duties afterward, and had substituted on occasion before that. The show pitted two teams against each other, each consisting of a contestant and a celebrity guest. The gameplay centered around the party game charades, in the same vein as the earlier Goodson program Showoffs, but contestants also had to solve word puzzles to win money, making Body Language a cross between Showoffs and Password Plus.
Who’s in it. Body Language stars Johnny Olson as Self - Announcer, Tom Kennedy as Self - Host, Markie Post as Self and Tom Poston as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Body Language sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Body Language page.
If you liked it. Fans of Body Language tend to enjoy The Kardashians, The Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Body Language (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Body Language change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Body Language worth watching?
- Body Language holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy reality. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Body Language?
- Body Language stars Johnny Olson, Tom Kennedy, Markie Post, Tom Poston and Melody Thomas Scott.
- When was Body Language released?
- Body Language was released in 1984.