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The Game Show Forum => Game Show Channels & Networks => Topic started by: xavier45 on August 30, 2008, 01:41:13 PM
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I believe it was talked about before that someone was looking to revive this show. Well now it is known that GSN is the network that was looking to revive it.
The important things are Fred Roggin is going to host the show, and the show will have returning champions going for $50,000. It will also be an hour long with 2 games played within the hour. The game play is pretty much the same.
http://buzzerblog.com/ (http://\"http://buzzerblog.com/\")
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I would love to know what
joker programming executive thought reviving a show that lasted EXACTLY ONE SHOW (and so freaking heavily promoted during a major sporting event even) was a good idea.
If there's any fail left in the fail truck, dump it at GSN.
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[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'195554\' date=\'Aug 30 2008, 11:36 AM\']
I would love to know what joker programming executive thought reviving a show that lasted EXACTLY ONE SHOW (and so freaking heavily promoted during a major sporting event even) was a good idea.[/quote]
I dunno, but the fact that the same executive thought Fred Roggin would be a good host should tell you a lot about how this person thinks.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'195555\' date=\'Aug 30 2008, 02:42 PM\']
I dunno, but the fact that the same executive thought Fred Roggin would be a good host should tell you a lot about how this person thinks.
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True that. I tried to watch boxing during the Olympics. It hurt too much.
...also while checking his Wiki, he did curling during the '06 games. Boy that's gonna suck in two years.
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[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'195556\' date=\'Aug 30 2008, 11:58 AM\']
...also while checking his Wiki, he did curling during the '06 games. Boy that's gonna suck in two years.[/quote]
Several of us are hoping to mitigate the suck by attending live. THAT'S how bad Fred Roggin is. :)
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'195558\' date=\'Aug 30 2008, 03:05 PM\']
Several of us are hoping to mitigate the suck by attending live. THAT'S how bad Fred Roggin is. :)
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While it wasn't perfect, if NBC does their online coverage like they did this year, you betchya I'll be watching online.
(It was live picture and audio, but no commentators.)
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Getting back on topic here, I expect the money ladder to be the same as the British and New Zealand versions:
3 answers: $5,000
6 answers: $10,000
9 answers: $15,000
12 answers: $25,000
15 answers: $50,000
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'195558\' date=\'Aug 30 2008, 03:05 PM\']Several of us are hoping to mitigate the suck by attending live. THAT'S how bad Fred Roggin is. :)[/quote]
Live curling vs Roggin, and Roggin loses. I think no more needs to be said.
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http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rich-...n-going-to-gsn/ (http://\"http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/rich-list-revival-information-going-to-gsn/\")
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You know, I'm not terribly bothered by this at all. A weird choice for a revival (with an outright bizarre host choice) but it could be reasonably enjoyable to watch.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'195571\' date=\'Aug 30 2008, 07:54 PM\']
Live curling vs Roggin, and Roggin loses. I think no more needs to be said.
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That's it Ottinger, next time I'm curling, you're coming.
Maybe the GSN programming executive likes oddly shaped bread rolls.
--Mike
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[quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'195565\' date=\'Aug 30 2008, 04:34 PM\']3 answers: $5,000
6 answers: $10,000
9 answers: $15,000
12 answers: $25,000
15 answers: $50,000[/quote]
The top prize was to be $100,000, but the other $50,000 is going towards all of the cue cards Roggin needs in order to do his job properly.
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I thought the main problem with the Fox version was, while the ratings weren't that bad, they didn't cover the amounts of money that had been won by contestants on later shows, so they cancelled the show and invoked the "we don't have to pay you if we don't air the episodes you were on" clauses of the contestants' agreements.
With a lower prize structure and less of an expectation for ratings, it just might work - after all, Bingo America made it to a second season.
-- Don
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Let's hope GSN does what Fox DIDN'T do(give out money in full to players whose episodes have aired). Returning champions is certainly a dying art in game shows. A $50K payoit is fine by me as long as it doesn't deter the players from playing the game the RIGHT way.
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I might be one of the few who enjoyed the show. I know I mentioned a couple of flaws in a thread when the show premiered (I think I even started the thread lol), but the show had a lot of potential.
Only thing is, they might wanna go for lists with a set number of items (i.e., instead of Best Picture winners, do Best Picture Winners of the 1980s). Otherwise, you could go on and on forever.
Oh, and don't have your champions change outfits during the same episode! Other than that, I'm happy the show is getting another chance.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'195618\' date=\'Aug 31 2008, 11:36 AM\']Only thing is, they might wanna go for lists with a set number of items (i.e., instead of Best Picture winners, do Best Picture Winners of the 1980s). Otherwise, you could go on and on forever.[/quote]
Best Picture winners does have a set number of items; the number just happens to be in the 80's. More importantly, if they choose the contestants the way they do on certain other shows, they don't want to artificially limit the choices. (Do you want to see the list end at two because someone picks the Best Pic from 1978? Or worse, because they pick The Deer Hunter, which was named Best Pic of 1979 at the March 1980 ceremony?)
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'195618\' date=\'Aug 31 2008, 12:36 PM\']
Oh, and don't have your champions change outfits during the same episode!
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Alternately, don't stop tape while that happens.
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Ladies and gentlemen? I present to you the ORIGINAL Rich List... It was called Auction, and I hosted over ICQ back in 2001.. Check it out! http://webrookie.multiservers.com/auction (http://\"http://webrookie.multiservers.com/auction\") :)
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Um, it wasn't exactly a new concept in 2001 either.
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[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'200719\' date=\'Oct 30 2008, 03:26 AM\']
I'm just thrilled at having my name attached to a seven year old 'net game hosted by someone who stormed out of here a couple months ago.
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Just curious. What was it that he did wrong years ago, that made him get so much hate from you, and just about everyone else on this site, and as a result, made him leave the boards a couple of months ago?
And did this date back to the ATGS days, as well?
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[quote name=\'gameshowlover87\' post=\'200728\' date=\'Oct 30 2008, 09:52 AM\']
Just curious. What was it that he did wrong years ago, that made him get so much hate from you, and just about everyone else on this site, and as a result, made him leave the boards a couple of months ago?
And did this date back to the ATGS days, as well?
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I don't remember the exact details, but he made some ridiculous statement. When called out on it, he threw a fit and left the board.
He then returned several months later, got called out again, and threw another fit before leaving the board again. However, on that second occasion, he made a crass comment invoking the late Randy Amasia.
ETA: Start here, (http://\"http://gameshow.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=15919&st=0\") the offensive comment starts at post #14. I don't know where his original sayonara is; my loss of respect for Wuthrich kinda hinders my desire to search for the post...
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So when IS The Money List starting anyway? I'm gonna need something to drain the welt of Vieira Millionaire...
/remembers the Randy Amasia incident but is otherwise lost
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[quote name=\'TroubadourNando\' post=\'200783\' date=\'Oct 30 2008, 08:42 PM\'] the welt of Vieira Millionaire...[/quote]We get it. You don't like syndicated Millionaire. Thank you very much. Please move along.
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[quote name=\'gameshowlover87\' post=\'200728\' date=\'Oct 30 2008, 09:52 AM\']
[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'200719\' date=\'Oct 30 2008, 03:26 AM\']
I'm just thrilled at having my name attached to a seven year old 'net game hosted by someone who stormed out of here a couple months ago.
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Just curious. What was it that he did wrong years ago, that made him get so much hate from you, and just about everyone else on this site, and as a result, made him leave the boards a couple of months ago?
And did this date back to the ATGS days, as well?
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Whoa whoa WHOA I don't think we're talking about the same thread here... I never "stormed out" months ago. I just hardly ever post here. Mark, please defend yourself. Cause I never posted those offending comments you speak of.
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[quote name=\'cyclone45\' post=\'200804\' date=\'Oct 31 2008, 02:27 AM\']
Whoa whoa WHOA I don't think we're talking about the same thread here... I never "stormed out" months ago. I just hardly ever post here. Mark, please defend yourself. Cause I never posted those offending comments you speak of.
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No, you're safe...for now. ;-)
The guy in question is the one who ran the Netgame that you linked. A few months ago, he made a comment that some members found disparaging. He then stormed off the board and returned a few months later. When mocked for returning (after such a dramatic exit), he posted a couple of rants, and brought up a respected, deceased member of another forum.
The link I posted a couple posts up includes the second round of rants...
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[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'200791\' date=\'Oct 30 2008, 11:17 PM\']
[quote name=\'TroubadourNando\' post=\'200783\' date=\'Oct 30 2008, 08:42 PM\'] the welt of Vieira Millionaire...[/quote]We get it. You don't like syndicated Millionaire. Thank you very much. Please move along.
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People harp on much more annoying things here (see: 'mid, Donny; Karn, Richard)
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'200806\' date=\'Oct 31 2008, 09:45 AM\']
[quote name=\'cyclone45\' post=\'200804\' date=\'Oct 31 2008, 02:27 AM\']
Whoa whoa WHOA I don't think we're talking about the same thread here... I never "stormed out" months ago. I just hardly ever post here. Mark, please defend yourself. Cause I never posted those offending comments you speak of.
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No, you're safe...for now. ;-)
The guy in question is the one who ran the Netgame that you linked. A few months ago, he made a comment that some members found disparaging. He then stormed off the board and returned a few months later. When mocked for returning (after such a dramatic exit), he posted a couple of rants, and brought up a respected, deceased member of another forum.
The link I posted a couple posts up includes the second round of rants...
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Yeh well I actually ran it, he was my peroducer, so thats why I thought you were referruing to me.