Who is the first presenter of the field of miracles? History of the capital show “Field of Miracles”

The popularity rating of this capital show has broken, is breaking and continues to break all records. There is probably not a person in our country who has not heard about the “Field of Miracles”. This unique television project still attracts a huge audience to the screen like a magnet. Many are simply amazed at how many years “Field of Miracles” has stayed afloat, becoming one of the top-rated shows. After all great amount Modern entertainment programs do not have even a fraction of the popularity that the “people's” capital show has. And everything in it is very simple: shine with your intellect and receive “fairytale prizes” for it. You’re simply amazed at how many years “Field of Miracles” has been making a person a little happier. And today many people want to take part in the program and spin the drum with their own hands. What is the secret of the success of this project, which is so loved by the Russian audience? Let's consider this issue in more detail.

Historical reference

The first episode of the capital show was released back in 1990. Its authors were the famous journalist Vlad Listyev and the ex-general director of the ORT television channel Anatoly Lysenko.

Initially it was assumed that this would be an analogue American project"Wheel of Fortune". When the creators were on one of their business trips abroad, they accidentally watched this entertainment program. Soon they were already discussing the idea of ​​​​a Russian version of the Wheel of Fortune. We couldn’t even imagine how many years “Field of Miracles” would bring smiles and give joy ordinary people. Absolutely everyone plays it: teachers, doctors, milkmaids, tractor drivers, firefighters, police officers and others. There are no territorial boundaries for the project: people living in the most different corners countries.

The presenter is the key to the success of the program

The game “Field of Miracles” has largely become popular thanks to the well-chosen presenter. Initially, it was the creator of the capital show - Vlad Listyev. However, after some time, the journalist had other television projects, and there was less and less time left for the “Field of Miracles”. As a result, the decision was made to appoint someone else to the role of presenter.

After several unsuccessful tests, Listyev chose the candidate. First, the “auctioneer” took time to think, and then agreed. Of course, in the first programs he felt, in his own words, not quite at ease, but then he got used to his role so much that it became clear to the viewer: the game “Field of Miracles” and Leonid Yakubovich are inseparable concepts. And Vlad Listyev himself well understood that one of the components of the success of a television capital show is a charismatic presenter, which was Leonid Arkadyevich. For Russians, he has become a people's favorite, because his charm, kindness and humor can win over anyone. In the program, he was and is being assisted by bright models who open the solved letters and words on the board and present prizes to the winners.

It is noteworthy that in October 1992 the “Field of Miracles” program was broadcast for the hundredth time, and it was there that the funny case. The episode was filmed in In the finale of the capital show, the winner did not receive the coveted car, as a hint from the audience sounded in the hall.

The presenter was forced to change the task, the offender was removed, and the finalist was unable to answer new question. However, Leonid Arkadyevich showed nobility and left all the prizes he won.

Good capital show

Of course, the viewing audience who has not missed a single episode (and there are many such fans of the project beloved by Russians) knows how many years “Field of Miracles” recently celebrated. Yes, the program celebrated a quarter-century anniversary. One of its creators, Anatoly Lysenko, commented on the success of his “brainchild”: “Today, “Field of Miracles” has become a habit. This capital show has become a home friend who regularly visits, sometimes slightly indignant, but when you feel his absence, you feel a lack of something. There is no harm from “Field of Miracles”; on the contrary, this program is kind and sincere. This is very rare on television these days. A huge credit for the fact that the capital show lives and prospers belongs to its permanent presenter, Leonid Yakubovich.”

“There is such a letter!”

For the anniversary of the show “Field of Miracles” (25 years) on Channel One, it was released documentary“There is such a letter!”

Over the entire period of existence of this entertainment program More than 74,000 prizes, about 100 cars and 20 apartments were awarded. Decorations, gifts, treats on the drum - everything is real. And one gets the feeling that this holiday will exist indefinitely, as long as people are ready to travel hundreds of thousands of kilometers in order to give a jar of honey, sing, dance and kiss the presenter on his thick mustache.

Domestic version of the American program “Wheel of Fortune”

Over more than 20 years of existence of the Field of Miracles program, it has turned into folk show. And now it’s hard to imagine that this is just a domestic version of the American show Wheel of Fortune, that is, “Wheel of Fortune.” “Field of Miracles” was “born” in a hotel room. In the book “Vlad Listyev. Biased Requiem” describes that Vladislav Listyev and Anatoly Lysenko “while watching an episode of the American program Wheel of Fortune in a hotel room, they created a capital show.” The creators borrowed the name from the fairy tale by Alexei Nikolaevich Tolstoy “The Golden Key, or the Adventures of Pinocchio.”

Prototype "Field of Miracles" - American show Wheel of Fortune first aired on January 6, 1975 at 10:30 a.m. on NBC. In August 1980, it was announced that the program would be taken off the air. But subsequently, the channel’s management decided to keep the program on the air and cut David Letterman’s show from 90 to 60 minutes for this purpose. "Wheel of Fortune" is one of the highest-rated shows in the history of American television.

19 seasons

None of the existing TV series has ever dreamed of such creative “longevity”! But that’s exactly how many seasons – 19 – “Field of Miracles” had over its more than 20-year history.

Leonid Yakubovich on film set show "Field of Miracles", 1992 F from: ITAR-TASS

The studio changed 5 times

On October 25, 1990, the first episode of the TV game “Field of Miracles” with host Vlad Listyev took place in a dark blue studio with a drum of a simple, unpretentious shape, with external handles like hooks and with arrows indicating sectors, a scoreboard with black letters. A year later, in 1991, the studio underwent its first change: the inscription “Field of Miracles” appeared on the wall, and the letters on the scoreboard became blue. Two years later, in 1993, the drum became smaller and gained a compass-like arrow, as well as several vertical handles. The number of maximum points a participant could score increased to 750. Among other things, the music has changed. The studio existed in this form for another two years. In 1995, when the screensavers and logo of Channel One changed, the scenery of the show “Field of Miracles” also acquired the new kind: the stairs along which the participants were descending began to glow, televisions appeared on the steps, where a spinning drum was broadcast, the music changed again. The studio existed in this form for 6 years until 2001, when the “Field of Miracles” show completely changed its image. Naturally, the studio could not help but change. It was improved, modernized, and a new drum with a plasma screen was installed, on which the progress of the arrow was broadcast. Finally, the last changes occurred in the studio 8 years ago, in 2005, when the drums and music were changed. From then until now, the design of the studio has not been changed.

Studio in 2007 F photo: Russian Look

The presenter changed only once

Despite 19 seasons and more than 20 years of history, the host of “Field of Miracles” changed only once, and this happened exactly a year after the premiere of the program. Then Vlad Listyev passed the “baton” to Leonid Yakubovchiu, who has been permanent since then, which means that for 22 years now.

The TV quiz show celebrates its anniversaries in... the circus

This has already become a good tradition. Thus, the 100th anniversary episode of the show “Field of Miracles” was filmed on September 29, 1992 at the Moscow Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. On air festive program came out on October 23. The TV quiz show also celebrated its 20th anniversary at the circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. Surprisingly, but true: the 20th anniversary of “Field of Miracles” coincided with the 130th anniversary of the circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. Actually, that’s why the management chose this place when choosing a place for holding celebrations.

Vladislav Listyev, Klara Novikova and Leonid Yakubovich on the set of the 100th episode of the show “Field of Miracles” (09/29/1992) Photo: ITAR-TASS

“Field of Miracles” marked on the world map

“Field of Miracles” has several off-site releases. The first one, which was on the theme of Spain, was filmed in Barcelona. It aired on December 25, 1992. The second “on-site” release was on April 23, 1993. It was filmed on the ship Shota Rustaveli, which set off on its first cruise in March 1993. Mediterranean Sea. The third was the Kyiv issue. It was filmed in the capital of Ukraine. It aired on December 16, 1994. There was another supposedly African episode, “Field of Dreams,” which aired on March 31, 2000. The point was that Leonid Yakubovich led him from Africa. In fact, the program was filmed in its own studio, simply rearranged in an African style, and the inhabitants of Africa were played by ordinary RUDN students.

Alla Pugacheva saw off Vladislav Listyev

Diva national stage participated in the “Field of Miracles” program twice. First appeared in the latest episode, hosted by Vladislav Listyev. This program was broadcast on October 25, 1991. Actually, on the birthday of “Field of Miracles”. For the second time, Pugacheva took part in the festive event dedicated to the International women's day, issue “Field of Miracles”. It aired on March 7, 1997.

Elena Malysheva left “Field of Miracles” in mink coat

During its existence, the “Field of Miracles” show presented a great many prizes to its participants. By the way, the stars also got it. So, who participated in the 1000th anniversary episode of the program, won it and won a mink coat and a week’s vacation in Venice.

The gifts given to Yakubovich by the show participants can not only be seen, but also touched

The museum of the capital show "Half of Miracles", which is constantly mentioned on air and where Leonid Yakubovich sends all the gifts brought to him, really exists. It is located in the Central Pavilion of the All-Russian Exhibition Center and has existed for 12 years. There you can find the first “Field of Miracles” box, all the costumes that Yakubovich tried on on air, numerous portraits of the presenter and much more. It is noteworthy that the main part of the exhibits can be touched, photographed and even tried on.

Capital Show Museum "Field of Miracles" Photo: Sergey Danilchev

On October 26, 2015, the TV game “Field of Miracles” will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary on air domestic television. On this occasion " Old TV"remembered the 10 most unusual episodes of the program.

The first issue of "Field of Miracles". 1990

The very first program “Field of Miracles” aired on Soviet television in 1990. The host of the TV game was Vladislav Listyev, who became famous in the super-popular socio-political “Vzglyad”, who adapted the Western show “Wheel of Fortune” together with the head of the youth editorial office of Central Television, Anatoly Lysenko.

One of the first domestic TV games (before “Fields...” there was only “What? Where? When?”) gives participants the opportunity to win frying pans, jeans and the simplest household appliances. An incredibly interesting attraction for a country where at first everything was in short supply and then became too expensive, it instantly attracts the attention of a huge television audience.

Field of Miracles (USSR Central Television, 10/26/1990) First issue

The last surviving episode of “Field of Miracles” with Vladislav Listyev as the presenter. 1991

Listyev quickly gets bored with hosting the game show and decides to leave Field of Miracles. The game celebrates its first birthday in the company of “stars” of Russian cinema.

Unfortunately, latest issue with the participation of the presenter-Listyev has not yet been found. According to some sources, the program aired on November 15, 1991. It was then that Vladislav Listyev announced his retirement from the TV quiz show. On November 22, Listyev handed over “Field of Miracles” to Yakubovich, who conducted the program. In this episode, Listyev, as a farewell, played only a super game.

Field of Miracles (USSR Central Television, 10/25/1991) The last surviving episode with Vladislav Listyev as the presenter

The hundredth issue of “Field of Miracles”. 1992

“Field of Miracles” holds its hundredth edition not in the usual studio, but in the circus arena. At the end of the game, a heartbreaking drama occurs: during the super game, a participant who already knows the answer is shouted out from the audience. Presenter Leonid Yakubovich decides to replace the question. They say that in the 90s there was chaos and lawlessness, but the rules in the game shows were strictly followed.

Field of Miracles (Ostankino Channel 1, 10/23/1992) The hundredth episode filmed at the Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard in Moscow

Release of "Field of Miracles" in Spain. 1992

The next “away” episode of the game show was filmed in Spanish Barcelona and shown on Christmas Day. In addition to the film crew, participants from Russia who won a crossword puzzle competition on a Spanish theme are brought to Spain.

Field of Miracles (Ostankino channel 1, 12/25/1992) “Away” release of the game in Spain

“Field of Miracles” on a boat. 1993

In 1993, the TV game held a super final on the ship Shota Rustaveli, which went on a cruise in the Mediterranean Sea. Interesting fact: Customs did not allow the filming organizers to take money and prizes out of the country, so they were replaced with checks and “prize signs.”

Field of Miracles (Ostankino channel 1, 04/23/1993) Outdoor release of the game on a boat

“Field of Miracles” with dolls of politicians. 1996

On the eve of the Russian presidential elections, an extremely unusual episode of the game show was aired, in which the participants were replaced by rag copies Russian politicians, borrowed from the NTV satirical show “Dolls”. The program, in essence, was an election campaign video.

Field of Miracles (ORT, 06/14/1996) "Field of Miracles" with dolls of politicians

African edition "Field of Miracles". year 2000

One of the craziest episodes of the game show was filmed in 2000. It was stated that “Field of Miracles” came to Africa for filming. For believability, the presenter was dressed in a sleeveless suit and the participants and spectators were selected in the hall, exclusively, with dark color skin.

As it turned out, the spectators and players were RUDN students, and the filming took place in an ordinary studio, but with thematic decorations. Gifts for Yakubovich looked especially funny, like a bag of diamonds and a suitcase full of hundred-dollar bills.

Field of Miracles (ORT, 03/31/2000) Release of a TV game with Africans

New Year's episode "Field of Miracles" with four presenters. 2002

There has never been more than one presenter in “Field of Miracles,” but this time there were four at once: the usual Leonid Yakubovich, Maria Kiseleva, Valdis Pelsh and Maxim Galkin.

Field of Miracles (Channel One, 12/30/2002) Issue with four presenters: Yakubovich, Kiseleva, Pelsh and Galkin

The thousandth issue of “Field of Miracles”. year 2009

In 2009, the thousandth episode of the program was aired. Unfortunately, by this time “Field of Miracles” had turned from a game show with strict rules into an ordinary one. fun show for a female audience. In the final, Elena Malysheva left the studio wearing a mink coat, having won the super game.

Field of Miracles (Channel One, 12/13/2009) Thousandth episode

Issue-concert 20 years “Field of Miracles”. 2010

“Field of Miracles” celebrated its twentieth anniversary in the circus arena. The special episode became more of a concert than a game, but they still managed to raffle off the car.

Field of Miracles (Channel One, 11/03/2010) Concert release for the 20th anniversary of the program

In the early nineties, viewers, not yet spoiled by the variety of television programs, young and old sat in front of their screens on Friday evenings to watch a program in which the most ordinary people from Russian cities and villages competed in intelligence and erudition, spinning the drum, spelling out the hidden word and taking home the joy of winning or the bitterness of defeat. How old is “Field of Miracles,” a program that has been on television for generations? And could its creators have imagined that it would stay on the air for so long and continue to be at the top of the ratings even after the appearance of new, more popular TV shows?

Making a game show

So how old is “Field of Miracles,” a program familiar to us since childhood? This TV show was first released in 1990, or more precisely on October 26th. It is on this day, Friday, at 20.00, that one of the longest and most popular TV games begins. Young, talented and ambitious Vladislav Listyev together with Anatoly Lysenko, who was then the head of the youth editorial office Central television, reworked and adapted the script American game"Wheel of Fortune", created and created by Merv Griffin. One of the main differences was that Wheel of Fortune had several presenters, while Field of Dreams had only one. Listyev himself became it. Having conceived and realized “Field of Miracles,” he enthusiastically carried out the first issue himself. And this enthusiasm was enough for a year. Despite the fact that the popularity of the show was very high and the interest of the audience only grew over time, Listyev wanted to expand his horizons. Therefore, he set out to implement new projects, handing over the reins to Leonid Yakubovich.

The essence of the game is quite simple: there are three trios of players playing in turns, then the winners from each trio play among themselves, and then a super game follows, which the finalist has the right to refuse and take the prizes or play it and also receive a super prize. Each player spins the now famous black and white reel and, depending on the value rolled, either guesses the letter or the move moves on. There are, of course, a lot of exceptions - this is the “Prize” sector, and the “Zero” sector, and “Bankrupt”, and two boxes for three correctly guessed letters... But the main essence of the game is to guess the word before your rivals. During the process, the players express themselves as best they can - they say hello to their relatives, perform dance or circus acts, sing, recite poems and, of course, give gifts to the presenter. Gifts from players are one of the main traditions of the game. Souvenirs can be anything, but it is desirable that they have the flavor of the area where the guest came from, or that they are made or prepared with your own hands. All gifts are sent to the Capital Show Museum.

First presenter - Vlad Listyev

The creator of the game show also became its first presenter. Vladislav Listyev was born in Moscow in 1956. He was a talented journalist, presenter, and entrepreneur with business acumen. He was one of those who stood at the origins of the creation of the VID television company, whose emblem, appearing on the screen, often frightened children. Listyev remained the host of his brainchild for only a short time, from 1990 to 1991. At that time he was already known thanks to the socio-political program “Vzglyad”, and after “Field of Miracles” he went to conquer new heights. He created such programs as “Theme” and “Rush Hour”, he was successful, popular and loved by the audience. He was often invited to KVN as a member of the jury. Then came the peak of his career at the VID television company - he became its president. And again he decided to go further, in 1995 he was appointed to the post general director ORT channel. And just a month after the appointment, on March 1, 1995, a tragedy occurred - Vladislav Listyev was killed.

Second and permanent presenter - Leonid Yakubovich

Almost as old as “Field of Miracles” is, it has been led by the cheerful Leonid Arkadyevich Yakubovich. He became the host of the capital show after Listyev left him. According to the presenter himself, he was very worried when he came to the casting for “Field of Miracles.” He spent the first graduation very nervous and was sure that he would not be accepted. However, they took it, and it was he who led the program to success and popular love. And some of Yakubovich’s phrases even became catchphrases, for example, “And now there’s a commercial break!” Leonid Arkadyevich is happily married and has a daughter, Varvara. A favorite child- the program “Field of Miracles” has been delighting viewers for 25 years. Yes, in 2015 the TV game celebrated its anniversary - a quarter of a century on screens!

In the archives of the game you can find many interesting and unusual moments. For example, not all filming was in the studio. The hundredth anniversary edition of the show took place at the circus arena on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. And one of the Christmas specials is in Spain. There was also a super final on board an ocean liner. And the participants were not always ordinary. They made games with the participation of celebrities, with puppets in the place of the players, there was a program with four presenters and even an episode stylized as Africa - all the spectators in the hall were Africans.

Museum of Capital Show "Field of Miracles"

How old is the “Field of Miracles”, the same age is the museum. The museum was not initially planned as part of the show, but people brought and brought gifts to the presenter... Then they organized an exhibition of these gifts in the lobby of the television studio, but during the existence of the TV game their number increased incredibly. After all, since what year has “Field of Miracles” been on? Since 1990! Over so many years, a whole mountain of gifts has accumulated there. As a result, in 2002 it was decided to create permanent exhibition museum at the All-Russian Exhibition Center. The Fields of Miracles museum is now located there.

TV game "Field of Dreams"- one of the first programs of the VID television company (the domestic version of the American program “Wheel of Fortune”) first appeared on Channel One (at that time ORT) on Thursday, October 25, 1990.

The first host of the game show " Field of Dreams“was Vladislav Listyev (one of the creators of the “Field of Miracles” project). The creators borrowed the name of the show “Field of Miracles” from the fairy tale about Buratino by Alexei Tolstoy.

Since November 1, 1991, he became the host of the “Field of Miracles” show Leonid Yakubovich. Models (girls and men) act as Yakubovich’s assistants.

Rules of the TV game Field of Miracles

The rules of the “Field of Miracles” show are quite simple and have remained virtually unchanged for a long time. The host of the “Field of Miracles” show, Leonid Yakubovich, thinks of a word (hidden on the scoreboard) and gives clues to the participants as the game progresses.

Players take turns spinning the reel, the arrow of which can stop not only on the number of points, but also on a special sector (prize, plus, million, chance - calling a friend, etc.) in each of the three rounds, three people participate, and then three winners compete with each other already in the final game, and its winner, in case of winning the super game, receives Grand Prize from the show "Field of Miracles".

Changes in the studio of the TV game Field of Miracles

Over the 19 seasons of the show “Field of Miracles,” the studio has undergone changes more than once.

In 1990, the studio of the “Field of Miracles” show was dark blue, the drum was of a simple, unpretentious shape, with external handles that looked like hooks and with arrows indicating sectors, a scoreboard with black letters.

In 1991, the inscription “ Field of Dreams", and on the scoreboard there are blue letters.

From 1993 to 1995 - the drum has become a little smaller, with an arrow like a compass and several vertical handles, the maximum number of points on the drum is 750 and also - the music has changed. The scenery of the studio for the “Field of Miracles” show was bluish, with multi-colored splashes.

In 1995, when the screensavers and logo of Channel One changed, the scenery of the “Field of Miracles” show changed again: the stairs along which the participants went down to the studio were blinking, on the sides of the steps there were televisions showing a spinning drum, and the music during the rotation of the drum became different. . On the sides of the scoreboard were installed two images of St. Basil's Cathedral.

Since 2001, due to a change in the image of the program " Field of Dreams", the studio was improved again, making it more modern, a new drum was installed, followed by a plasma TV showing a drum with sectors. In 2005, the drum was replaced with a more patterned one, the music was changed during its rotation, and the design of the studio was not changed anymore.

The recording of 52 minutes of airtime for the game “Field of Miracles” most often lasts more than three hours. In one shooting day, as a rule, four episodes of the game “Field of Miracles” are filmed.

Leonid Yakubovich's phrase at the "Field of Miracles" game: "Prize for the studio!" has already become popular.

Number of game participants " Field of Dreams", who convey greetings to family, friends and sponsors, give Leonid Yakubovich various gifts, tell jokes, read poetry, dance or play musical instruments increases every year.

In 2015, the “Field of Miracles” program celebrated its 25th anniversary!

As a rule, stars participate in holiday or anniversary episodes of the show “Field of Miracles” Russian television, theater, cinema and stage.

From 1997 to 2002 the game " Field of Dreams"(except for the usual Friday evening) was released in repeats on Mondays at 10 am.

“Field of Miracles” airs on Channel One every Friday at 20.00