Stars Who've Gone Game Show

The daughter of The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, Carnie was once known as a singer in her own right. But her days with 90s girl group Wilson Phillips are over; Carnie now hosts the 2009 incarnation of 'The Newlywed Game.' Click through to see which other celebrities have gotten hung up on hosting...

'Step By Step,' anyone? Or perhaps you remember Duffy from the popular series 'Dallas.' His sitcom era over, Patrick hosted 2008 interactive old folks fave 'Bingo America.'

How rude! Former 'Full House' child star busted out as the season two host of scandalous show 'Pants-Off Dance-Off' in 2007. Sweetin has since appeared in the tabloids for her meth confessions and marital drama. A tell-all memoir, 'Unsweetined' was just released. (Clever name, Jodie.)

He was catalog magnate John Peterman on 'Seinfeld' in the 90s, but O'Hurley's been livin' it up as a game show host since his 2000-2002 stint on 'To Tell the Truth.' He went big time in 2006 with game show staple 'Family Feud.' And that's not all he hosts! John has been heading up the Annual Purina Dog Show every Thanksgiving since 2002. Don't be jealous.

Journalist extraordinaire Vieira currently quizes common folk on primetime hit 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' but she's also kept up her original career! Meredith is a contributing anchor on 'Dateline NBC' and co-host of 'Today.' (AP)

The comedian had his own cartoon series 'Life with Louie' before signing on to host 'Family Feud' (1999-2002).

Once every tween girl's fantasy as a boy band member, Joey Fatone is now a game show host! Fellow *NSYNC member Justin Timberlake may be living it up as a huge pop star, but Joey is content to host NBC's 'The Singing Bee.' You go, Joey! (NBC) (� NBC Universal, Inc)

The geriatric media personality holds the Guinness World Record for the most time spent in front of a television camera, so it's not surprising that old Reg has a couple of game shows under his hiked up belt. The 'Regis and Kelly' star hosted 'Who Wants to Be A Millionaire' from 1999-2002, and got behind 'Million Dollar Password' from 2008-2009.  (AP)

Mel B once spiced up our lives as with the girl power pop group the Spice Girls, but these days Scary Spice is just keepin' it real. Brown co-hosted 'The Singing Office' last year with Joey Fatone. (REUTERS)

Jeff Foxworthy won fame telling redneck jokes, but he's best-known today as the mustachioed host of 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader.' (AP)

In 2006 Penn Jillette went from magician to 'Identity' game show host. Actually, we're not sure which is the better job. (AP)

The comedian known for 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' got his own talk show in 'The Wayne Brady Show' but eventually downgraded to hosting the karaoke-inspired mess 'Don't Forget the Lyrics!,' which ended its run in June. Luckily, he got another game show gig hosting the revived 'Let's Make a Deal.' Phew. (AP)

Howie, Howie, Howie. You were once a comedian and actor, starring in medical drama 'St. Elsewhere' and creating and starring in children's show 'Bobby's World.' Now you host 'Deal or No Deal.' Actually, it must be pretty sweet 'cause everyone loves that show. (NBC)

Ben Stein is so impressive. Actor, writer, political commentator. What can't he do? Stein has been a speech writer for presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Now he's known as a pitchman for eye drops and for his game show, 'Win Ben Stein's Money.' (AP)

The singing Osmond sibling was a teen heartthrob in the 70s, but from 2002-2004 he hosted the game show 'Pyramid.' At least his isn't shilling creepy dolls like his sister.  

After 'Star Trek' and before the Priceline commercials, the iconic actor hosted 2006 game show 'Show Me the Money.' (AP)

If Alfonso would do "the Carlton" every so often, his game show's ratings might increase. The 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' star started hosting 'Catch 21' this year. So he's doing <i>that</i>. Meanwhile, former co-star Will Smith is starring in some movies or something.

The comedian and former star of 'The Drew Carey Show' has moved on to better things. Carey replaced Bob Barker in 2007 as the host of 'The Price is Right' and has managed to lay off the spray tanner... so far. (AP)