Lifestyles would be remade for NBC, hosted by Nick Cannon. Unlike the original, this version would have mostly focused on Cannon's point of view as well as featured profiles of the mega-rich. This version would also have featured tech billionaires, who were quickly becoming the new face of wealth; it was said that philanthropic efforts would also be covered. Cannon said that "Robin Leach passed the torch to me, now I'm producing and hosting the new Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"; he also said "You know what? I think rich and famous people take themselves too seriously, I'm gonna be just like I am on this show America's Got Talent. I'll be like, What the hell? Gold toilet seats? Let's pop bottles". The idea was later scrapped. Merchandise A board game called Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: The Game was released by Pressman Toy Corporation in 1987. A video slot machine was made by IGT in 2002. References External links http://www.hollywood.com/tv/runaway-with-the-rich-and-famous-59508575/ 1980s American television talk shows 1990s American television talk shows 1984 American television series debuts 1995 American television series endings First-run syndicated television programs in the United States Infotainment ABC late-night programming Television series created by Al Masini Operation Prime Time Television series by CBS Studios