THERE are probably dozens of kids throughout the country convinced they should line up their family members and compete on the quiz show Family Feud .
First, there's the cash, the car, the jokes, the fun atmosphere led by host Dai Henwood (small but perfectly formed) and the mostly falling-off-a-log-easy questions chosen by a survey of 100 Kiwis.
You need to remember 100 Kiwis ranked the responses, Henwood reminds the competing troops every week.
I'm never quite sure whether that's denigrating us as a people or it's a gentle hint to remind the contestants that it won't be rocket science 'cos it's not that kind of show.
The show format won't knock your socks off either - it's too boring for that. It's absolutely all about mine host and Henwood is an enthusiastic, small action man with a wonderful range of extroverted skills.
Because of him, it's a half-hour of fast-paced telly where two families pit their quiz skills. These are families up for a laugh and a jolly outing.
From Grannies and Grandpas to mum, dad and the kids to outside ring-ins of aunty, uncle and cuzzie, the teams take the stage.
Henwood, with his ankle freezer trousers, nifty jacket and natty bow tie, scoots around the set like a keen puppy eager to please, cajole and keep the show racing on the fast burner.
He does it with pizzazz. He is tireless and he really does bounce and jump on occasions and launches frequently into off-the-cuff tap, and sometimes rap, routines.
He has the knack of putting everyone at ease and reminding them it's all about fun. It's just a game, after all.
He imbues everyone with confidence, even when they flub the easiest question.
"That's all right - it's just one strike, keep going," he yells.
I watched it earlier this week and and one question was, name a book that became a movie.
Only two got it right with The Lord of the Rings and Fifty Shades of Grey ... then they all ran out of answers (that's two teams of four people).
Henwood was all but tossing hints and acting out a type of charades, desperately trying to jog some brainpower.
Really this show, which is a franchise and screens in 57 different countries, only works here because of Henwood.
When he asked the question, name words beginning with auto and we had first up automatic, then automagician?? Eh??
He lost it and spluttered into giggles before profusely apologising.
You know there's something disarming about a telly host who can fall about laughing then carry on in a split second.
Keep it up Mr Henwood - it's your show.