 The original "Krypton Factor" was produced by Alan Landsburg Productions in association with MCA Television Enterprises and was hosted by Dick Clark.The revival was produced by Kushner-Locke Productions and distributed by Western International, with Willie Aames hosting.Sixteen contestants competed in this five-week series, with four contestants competing in each of the first four matches and the winners of those four matches returning for the Krypton Final at the end of the series.