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Title: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: aaron sica on October 02, 2017, 07:03:37 PM
From the Buzzrplus+ account on Facebook:

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Fremantle Media released/published/debuted/licensed 100 episodes of five classic game shows available for Amazon Prime members to stream, free. The five shows are Match Game '75 and Family Feud (1980), along with Card Sharks (1978), Tattletales (1974), and Press Your Luck (1984)
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Not sure about the rest of the episodes, but there are 19 episodes of "Family Feud" on Prime and the first episode listed ("episode 61") was not one that was already on Nosey.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: TimK2003 on October 03, 2017, 12:15:42 AM
Not sure about the rest of the episodes, but there are 19 episodes of "Family Feud" on Prime and the first episode listed ("episode 61") was not one that was already on Nosey.

And since I last checked Nosey a week ago, the Tattletales episodes should be new-to-streaming as well via Prime.

/Now if Nosey can "freshen" up the game show section by swapping out existing episodes...
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on October 03, 2017, 02:23:59 AM
Every time I access Nosey, the game show section seems to be buried even farther than the last time, so I don't know how much more interest there is there, especially with Amazon having episodes now.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: calliaume on October 04, 2017, 09:40:52 AM
Every time I access Nosey, the game show section seems to be buried even farther than the last time, so I don't know how much more interest there is there, especially with Amazon having episodes now.
Probably not much. It's nice to have that option on the phone if you're in a Wifi area with nothing else to do - and that doesn't happen to me very often. (Not to join the Line o' Complainers, but Match Game '78 episodes with Dawson at his surliest weren't the best choice.)

The recent ABC episodes of Match Game, To Tell the Truth, and $100,000 Pyramid are also on Amazon Prime, as are TV's Greatest Game Shows and something called Game Show Dynamos (which looks like a couple-specific documentary).
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: pacdude on October 04, 2017, 10:08:31 AM
The recent ABC episodes of Match Game, To Tell the Truth, and $100,000 Pyramid are also on Amazon Prime, as are TV's Greatest Game Shows and something called Game Show Dynamos (which looks like a couple-specific documentary).

Match Game, To Tell the Truth, $100,000 Pyramid, and Love Connection (Cohen and Woolery) are on Amazon Video, but are not included in a Prime Membership. TV's Greatest Game Shows and Game Show Dynamos are included and can stream at no extra charge if you have Amazon Prime.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: calliaume on October 04, 2017, 05:01:41 PM
Match Game, To Tell the Truth, $100,000 Pyramid, and Love Connection (Cohen and Woolery) are on Amazon Video, but are not included in a Prime Membership. TV's Greatest Game Shows and Game Show Dynamos are included and can stream at no extra charge if you have Amazon Prime.
Correct. I haven't gotten the hang of this newfangled interwebs thing. (Actually, I was using my cell phone, where the difference is less obvious than on a computer.)

I'm old enough to remember when we were overjoyed circa 1996 to get a stream of GSN from Canada for a weekend or so (until it was fixed); it took roughly an hour and a half to watch Card Sharks. ("Gee, Grandpa, tell us more!")
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on October 11, 2017, 12:55:48 AM
They've now added 20 episodes each of Super Password and the original I've Got a Secret.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on October 22, 2017, 12:27:10 AM
Amazon's offerings from Buzzr now include 20 episodes each of Eubanks Card Sharks, Child's Play, Body Language, Password Plus, Blockbusters and Beat the Clock (Hall).
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: MikeK on October 22, 2017, 10:41:18 AM
Amazon's offerings from Buzzr now include 20 episodes each of Eubanks Card Sharks, Child's Play, Body Language, Password Plus, Blockbusters and Beat the Clock (Hall).
Does this mean Amazon now has more content than what Buzzr has been airing for the last 2+ years?

/slight sarcasm
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on October 22, 2017, 04:37:24 PM
Double Dare (Trebek) and Match Game 78 are posted now as well.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on October 22, 2017, 07:54:01 PM
And now 20 episodes of What's My Line from 1955. They've been busy this weekend.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on October 24, 2017, 03:58:34 PM
Now they've added Ray Combs and Louie Anderson Family Feud. It looks like the Anderson ones are different from the ones currently on Nosey.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: TalkingHeadsFan on October 24, 2017, 07:53:35 PM
Thanks for the updates Greg! Is there any way to subscribe to Buzzr on Amazon Prime to be notified of new additions automatically?
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on October 24, 2017, 08:12:50 PM
Not that I know of. I just check this page once in a while: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=n%3A2858778011%2Ck%3Afremantlemedia+north+america&keywords=fremantlemedia+north+america&ie=UTF8
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Strikerz04 on October 24, 2017, 11:32:25 PM
We’ve now hit the “All-Star” episodes of “Beat the Clock.”
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on October 26, 2017, 02:01:04 PM
Buzzr sent out a news release this afternoon about the Amazon Prime offerings, saying to expect more shows soon, including Supermarket Sweep!

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Hello -
 
Ever feel nostalgic for game shows you grew up watching? Well, you’re in luck!
 
Starting today, BUZZR, FremantleMedia’s retro game show network, is bringing nearly 20 Vintage Game Show titles to Amazon Prime Video through Amazon Video Direct (AVD).  Some of the popular retro titles that BUZZR has brought to Amazon include Press Your Luck, Family Feud, Match Game, Super Password, and What’s My Line?, among others. In addition, FremantleMedia will be bringing classic episodes of fan-favorite Supermarket Sweep, which originally launched in 1965, to Prime Video in the near future.
 
Please see below for a full list of BUZZR’s retro game show titles now available for the first time on Prime Video.
 
Vintage Game Show Titles Available on Prime Video
 
●       Beat The Clock

●       Blockbusters

●       Body Language 

●       Card Sharks

●       Card Sharks

●       Child’s Play

●       Double Dare *Note, not the Nickelodeon version

●       Family Feud – Hosted by Richard Dawson

●       Family Feud – Hosted by Ray Combs

●       Family Feud – Hosted by Louie Anderson

●       Match Game - 1975

●       Match Game  -  1978

●       Password Plus

●       Press Your Luck

●       Super Password

●       Tattletales

●       What’s My Line?

 
About Amazon Video Direct
Amazon Video Direct is an enhancement to Amazon Video. It is a self-service program for studios, distributors and content creators to make their video content available to Amazon customers, including tens of millions of Prime members. With AVD, video providers have flexible self-service options for distributing their content:
 
Included in Prime Video at no additional charge to tens of millions of Prime members
Available as an add-on subscription to Prime Video
Offered as a one-time rental price or a one-time purchase price
Available to all Amazon customers on an ad-supported basis
 
 
About BUZZR
BUZZR is a pop culture time capsule – an unending celebration where viewers can play along to some of FremantleMedia North America’s vast portfolio of more than 40,000 iconic game show episodes, which are shown around the clock. Featured titles include Family Feud, where you won’t want to miss the outrageously fun Richard Dawson kissing every female contestant; What’s My Line, featuring cultural icons becoming time-stamped contestants/panelists like a 29-year-old whip-smart Betty White and a young Muhammad Ali; as well as famed titles To Tell the Truth, Match Game, Password, Beat the Clock, Blockbusters and Card Sharks.  Visit the website at http://buzzrplay.com.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Blanquepage on October 26, 2017, 06:05:58 PM
My first post in a while, a response to the prior post's press release:

Holyyyyyyyyy Sh*********t!

Ok that's all.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: brianhenke on October 26, 2017, 06:06:31 PM
From the Buzzrplus+ account on Facebook:

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Fremantle Media released/published/debuted/licensed 100 episodes of five classic game shows available for Amazon Prime members to stream, free. The five shows are Match Game '75 and Family Feud (1980), along with Card Sharks (1978), Tattletales (1974), and Press Your Luck (1984)
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Amazon's description of PYL

"Press Your Luck 84 - Episode 81 Three players use spins on a wheel to collect cash and prizes while trying to avoid the 'Whammy' who bankrupts a player. (original airdate 1/12/1984)"

I (or anyone else who's ever watched it) never knew PYL contestants spun a wheel!

Brian
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: BrandonFG on October 26, 2017, 06:51:24 PM
In addition, FremantleMedia will be bringing classic episodes of fan-favorite Supermarket Sweep, which originally launched in 1965, to Prime Video in the near future.
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Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: aaron sica on October 26, 2017, 07:20:52 PM
I (or anyone else who's ever watched it) never knew PYL contestants spun a wheel!

Sadly, that's not the first time I've seen it described with a wheel.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: tvmitch on October 26, 2017, 07:28:18 PM
There is a handy link in Buzzr’s Facebook post that is a quick way to access these shows. I think someone posted a link earlier but this one is different.

www.amazon.com/gameshows
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: clemon79 on October 26, 2017, 08:42:08 PM
There is a handy link in Buzzr’s Facebook post that is a quick way to access these shows. I think someone posted a link earlier but this one is different.

www.amazon.com/gameshows

Ooh, that is handy, considering nobody thought to add "Buzzr" as a keyword to the regular searches. Which, you know, would have made sense for about 62 logistical and promotional reasons.

Thank you sir!
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: tvmitch on October 26, 2017, 08:46:26 PM
There is a handy link in Buzzr’s Facebook post that is a quick way to access these shows. I think someone posted a link earlier but this one is different.

www.amazon.com/gameshows

Ooh, that is handy, considering nobody thought to add "Buzzr" as a keyword to the regular searches. Which, you know, would have made sense for about 62 logistical and promotional reasons.

Thank you sir!
You're welcome. I thought it interesting that Amazon granted them a top-level directory for this - serious stuff.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: clemon79 on October 26, 2017, 09:10:11 PM
You're welcome. I thought it interesting that Amazon granted them a top-level directory for this - serious stuff.

Probably not that serious; that's likely just how Amazon's keyword / redirect system works. The only real notable thing is that the keyword "gameshows" was available, and in all honestly is that really all THAT surprising? If you want their collection of game show books you just search on "Adam Nedeff." :D
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Dbacksfan12 on November 02, 2017, 07:36:45 AM
Coincidentally, I was offered another free 30-day trial on Amazon Prime upon logging in this morning, so I greatly appreciate the heads up.

I was not aware that two of the P+ blooper clips shown frequently were from the premiere.  Lots of fun right out of the gate!
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Matt Ottinger on November 02, 2017, 11:04:07 AM
You know, it seems like years and years ago we talked about this being the ultimate dream scenario.  Shows available online to watch whenever you wanted.  And while I completely realize this is a commercial venture and not "give the weird collectors what they want", there's an opportunity here that no one's mentioned yet, mostly because there probably aren't many of us left who care. 

I'm convinced that there are many, perhaps dozens, of I've Got A Secret episodes that GSN never aired because of the cigarette sponsorship.  Yes, they aired a bunch over the years, but I don't think they ran nearly all that they had.  And unlike anything else they're offering on Amazon, these would be shows that have never been seen since their original airings in the fifties and sixties.  In the case of What's My Line?, every single episode that exists (including some Fremantle doesn't even have their own copy of) is available on a massive YouTube channel.  Yet there's still some IGAS that haven't been seen at all.   I know it's probably expensive, perhaps prohibitively so, but who wouldn't want to see some lost Cullen stuff?
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Allstar87 on November 02, 2017, 11:35:32 AM
I remember proposing exactly this about two years ago, but was told that it wouldn't be worth the cost/possible backlash. Probably true back then, but things have certainly changed a lot in the past few years. The Amazon Prime videos and Take A Good Look DVD set show that there is interest. I'd think that the idea is much more viable now, and would definitely support it if it were to come about.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: clemon79 on November 02, 2017, 11:37:12 AM
You know, it seems like years and years ago we talked about this being the ultimate dream scenario.  Shows available online to watch whenever you wanted.

And I completely poo-poo'd the possibility. Someone pass me the crow sauce, please?

Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Matt Ottinger on November 02, 2017, 04:13:47 PM
I remember proposing exactly this about two years ago, but was told that it wouldn't be worth the cost/possible backlash.

I definitely see cost being an issue, especially given how little of their catalog they've transferred.  This would have to be a specific choice for no other reason than the shows have never been seen, and I'm not sure that's justifiable.  But I really can't believe there would be a "backlash" issue for shows that are distributed this way as opposed to being televised.  I've seen no complaints about the Dutch Masters ads all over the Take a Good Look collection.  In fact, they're considered a highlight!

Speaking of which, do the streaming WML? episodes have their commercials intact like they do on Buzzr?
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on November 02, 2017, 04:50:55 PM
Speaking of which, do the streaming WML? episodes have their commercials intact like they do on Buzzr?

Yep, as do the streaming IGAS episodes.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Matt Ottinger on November 02, 2017, 07:32:03 PM
Speaking of which, do the streaming WML? episodes have their commercials intact like they do on Buzzr?

Yep, as do the streaming IGAS episodes.

Wait a sec -- there ARE at least some streaming IGAS?  That's not in the press release in the OP.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: trainman on November 02, 2017, 09:39:42 PM
Wait a sec -- there ARE at least some streaming IGAS?  That's not in the press release in the OP.

Yep, 20 episodes from 1961. See if this link works for you (https://www.amazon.com/Ive-Got-Secret-61-Episode/dp/B0764X67FJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1509673106&sr=1-1&keywords=i%27ve+got+a+secret).

Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Matt Ottinger on November 02, 2017, 10:50:25 PM
Yep, 20 episodes from 1961. See if this link works for you (https://www.amazon.com/Ive-Got-Secret-61-Episode/dp/B0764X67FJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1509673106&sr=1-1&keywords=i%27ve+got+a+secret).

Nifty, but also vaguely disappointing as it specifically relates to my original point.  You see, 1961 was one of those years where Winston was a regular alternating sponsor (at least through September or so).  However, these 20 episodes have obviously been carefully curated so as to avoid using the Winston ones.  Again, I totally understand this as a financial decision.  Since these episodes are the same ones that they transferred for the purpose of airing on television, it makes sense that they wouldn't have used the Winston ones.  It also happens that most (if not all) of the Winston ones from this era DID air on GSN at one point or another so they're not the ones I was talking about as truly "lost" anyway.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on November 03, 2017, 12:45:54 AM
I have no idea why they left IGAS out of the press release, but it did get mentioned earlier in the thread.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Dbacksfan12 on November 03, 2017, 04:41:59 AM
You know, it seems like years and years ago we talked about this being the ultimate dream scenario.  Shows available online to watch whenever you wanted.

And I completely poo-poo'd the possibility. Someone pass me the crow sauce, please?
I thought this is what happened after a bowl of gazpacho.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: aaron sica on November 04, 2017, 02:16:22 AM
Insomnia took me to Amazon to look for their old offerings, and I found something interesting with a few more game show gems - "Watch Around The Clock". Each "episode" is 6 hours, and there are 4 of them, for 24 hours to "watch around the clock". It looks like this was a DVD offering as well, but Amazon's got both the B&W and color. Episode 2 is "Daytime Variety", with the description saying "Say the secret word... FUN! Play along with classic trivia, stunts and challenges from iconic TV game shows including The Price is Right, What's My Line and Twenty-One". They look to be peppered with old commercials as well.

Unfortunately, the color "Daytime Favorites" includes no game shows.

Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: tpirfan28 on November 05, 2017, 05:47:14 PM
Tangently related...Celebrity Bowling (https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dinstant-video&field-keywords=celebrity+bowling) is up too.  Season 2 episode 3 is Michael Cole and Tige Andrews versus Simon Oakland and Jan Murray, Cole/Andrews bowl a 266.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: tvmitch on November 06, 2017, 06:40:32 AM
If Buzzr is mentioning Supermarket Sweep in the press release for Amazon Video, I wonder the chances for reruns to show up on Buzzr OTA in the future.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on January 25, 2018, 04:51:13 PM
For anyone interested, they've added 20 more episodes each of Match Game 75, What's My Line and Super Password on Amazon Prime.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: aaron sica on January 25, 2018, 07:22:07 PM
For anyone interested, they've added 20 more episodes each of Match Game 75, What's My Line and Super Password on Amazon Prime.

Hopefully that means 20 more episodes each of some of other shows aren't far behind as well.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on January 30, 2018, 04:46:33 PM
They just added a selection of episodes of Supermarket Sweep from 2000 (the first PAX season): http://a.co/3lFCUkg
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Sodboy13 on January 31, 2018, 01:17:59 AM
Weird Pyramid rip-off aside, it's interesting to see the small evolutions from 1991 to 2000. It feels like a more complete game here, even though it's just some small additions and modifications.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: TLEberle on January 31, 2018, 11:42:42 AM
How so? I agree that it's light-years removed from those early episodes in 1990, but it's still people running around and chucking stuff into grocery carts. It's certainly a more polished final product.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Sodboy13 on January 31, 2018, 10:35:46 PM
Sorry, I think what I meant was "more complete show." I do like how the bonus task stations help to flesh out the "store" and create more decisions for how a player should manage their time other than "toss them hams."
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: PPatters on April 05, 2018, 08:19:02 PM
Perhaps someone mentioned this, but they’ve added Match Game ‘73 (including pilot) to Amazon Video.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: chad1m on December 29, 2018, 01:20:20 PM
I haven't seen them in the system myself, but this afternoon, BUZZR announced (https://twitter.com/BUZZRplay/status/1079074697785036801) that the 1986 Strike It Rich - a show I didn't even know was under their umbrella - will be streaming on Amazon.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Blanquepage on December 29, 2018, 02:59:27 PM
I haven't seen them in the system myself, but this afternoon, BUZZR announced (https://twitter.com/BUZZRplay/status/1079074697785036801) that the 1986 Strike It Rich - a show I didn't even know was under their umbrella - will be streaming on Amazon.

Well this one certainly comes out of left field. Loved this show, glad it's seeing light of day again!
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Chief-O on December 29, 2018, 03:52:05 PM
I haven't seen them in the system myself, but this afternoon, BUZZR announced (https://twitter.com/BUZZRplay/status/1079074697785036801) that the 1986 Strike It Rich - a show I didn't even know was under their umbrella - will be streaming on Amazon.

Wow.

Some Wiki-research shows that the British adaptation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strike_It_Lucky) was produced by Thames (edit: the late 90s reboot was produced by Grundy/Fremantle outright). I wonder if the worldwide format rights were eventually acquired by Fremantle through their purchase of Thames' assets.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: TimK2003 on December 29, 2018, 04:09:32 PM
That could open the door to other K&F shows.  IIRC, Third Degree and Vicki's Win Lose or Draw on NBC has never been seen in reruns either. 

Joker's Wild (the game of definitions) has been rerun on cable.  Did Break the Bank? And what versions of WLOD outside on Convy's brief run on GSN were rerun?
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Dbacksfan12 on December 29, 2018, 04:28:09 PM
That could open the door to other K&F shows.  IIRC, Third Degree and Vicki's Win Lose or Draw on NBC has never been seen in reruns either. 

Joker's Wild (the game of definitions) has been rerun on cable.  Did Break the Bank? And what versions of WLOD outside on Convy's brief run on GSN were rerun?
Well, in some of the examples you cited, there might be a cross ownership problem.  Bert & Burt had a hand in both the shows you mentioned, IIRC.

Break the Bank aired on CBN.   I think only Convy syndicated episodes were reran; no Weller either.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on December 29, 2018, 04:43:09 PM
That could open the door to other K&F shows.  IIRC, Third Degree and Vicki's Win Lose or Draw on NBC has never been seen in reruns either. 

Joker's Wild (the game of definitions) has been rerun on cable.  Did Break the Bank? And what versions of WLOD outside on Convy's brief run on GSN were rerun?
Well, in some of the examples you cited, there might be a cross ownership problem.  Bert & Burt had a hand in both the shows you mentioned, IIRC.

Break the Bank aired on CBN.   I think only Convy syndicated episodes were reran; no Weller either.

When GSN ran WLOD, they acquired it from Buena Vista/Disney, so they probably still own it.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: BrandonFG on December 29, 2018, 04:51:08 PM
Win, Lose, or Draw aired on USA in the early-90s, but I think they aired Weller episodes too. I definitely remember seeing episodes with the $5,000 bonus round.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: TimK2003 on December 29, 2018, 06:19:03 PM
That could open the door to other K&F shows.  IIRC, Third Degree and Vicki's Win Lose or Draw on NBC has never been seen in reruns either. 

Joker's Wild (the game of definitions) has been rerun on cable.  Did Break the Bank? And what versions of WLOD outside on Convy's brief run on GSN were rerun?
Well, in some of the examples you cited, there might be a cross ownership problem.  Bert & Burt had a hand in both the shows you mentioned, IIRC.

Break the Bank aired on CBN.   I think only Convy syndicated episodes were reran; no Weller either.

I forgot that Disney and Burt & Bert had a hand in those.  I assume Pictionary reruns are not wholly owned by K & F either in that regard.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: golden-road on December 29, 2018, 06:45:21 PM
I think Pictionary is owned by NBC for the 1989 version and CBS for the Thicke version.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: jjman920 on December 29, 2018, 07:36:43 PM
When GSN ran WLOD, they acquired it from Buena Vista/Disney, so they probably still own it.

Disney did a version of WLOD a few years ago, so I'd definitely say they still own it.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Sodboy13 on December 29, 2018, 07:50:20 PM
Don't know if this is new or a recurring thing, but I happened to flip over to Buzzr, and their entire 7:00pm ET hour has been informercials for a child cleft lip repair charity.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on December 29, 2018, 10:52:12 PM
Don't know if this is new or a recurring thing, but I happened to flip over to Buzzr, and their entire 7:00pm ET hour has been informercials for a child cleft lip repair charity.
That's been happening on Saturday evening from time to time.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: tvmitch on December 30, 2018, 07:52:23 AM
For what it's worth, I thought I'd check to see if these eps were live on Prime this morning. Not yet. No bandit no bandit no bandit
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Trisscope on January 05, 2019, 11:03:53 AM
Strike It Rich is on Amazon Prime now. 19 episodes throughout its run. It's not all continuous.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: JasonA1 on January 05, 2019, 03:23:35 PM
The surprise in the set is the 19th episode listed, which appears to be an earlier taped show with different rules. The couples automatically see each prize, and then try to stop the Bandit, which moves sequentially through each active monitor, with a slap of the button. Charlie O is on the mic, the bandit has no laugh, and his simple design looks like it would be more at home in a game of Berzerk than it does here. In the bonus, the payoffs were $1,000 for 3 dollar signs, $2,000 for 4, a new car for 5 and a pair of new cars for 6.

I hasten to say pilot, because Broadcasting & Cable had pictures & artist renderings of a pilot with three arches, three couples, and money scoring.

-Jason
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: BrandonFG on January 05, 2019, 03:53:32 PM
The surprise in the set is the 19th episode listed, which appears to be an earlier taped show with different rules. The couples automatically see each prize, and then try to stop the Bandit, which moves sequentially through each active monitor, with a slap of the button.
I found an episode on Youtube last week, and Fran and Al appeared on the premiere (see below). However, the 19th episode you mention has an abrupt edit from Joe's goodbye to the credits, features Bob Hilton announcing, and a 1987 copyright. Summer rerun, maybe?

https://youtu.be/fM2Lb8n4jys
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Allstar87 on January 05, 2019, 04:05:53 PM
The 19th episode also has an earlier "release date" than the premiere. (19th has 6/19/86, 1st has 7/17/86.)

My guess is the "release dates" are actually the dates the episodes were taped. Once they decided to change the format, they simply shuffled the airing order so they'd start with the second format, and stuck the first taped episodes later in the run. Catch Phrase did the same thing with their first taped week; those episodes used to be on YouTube, but have since been removed.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: tvmitch on January 06, 2019, 08:31:12 AM
While I am happy to see it, I am curious about the economics of this decision to add Strike It Rich to Amazon Prime Video.

No one - even our fan group - was asking anyone at Buzzr or Amazon Prime Video to make these episodes available. There are no celebrities on the show, it had a short run, and it wasn't popular with the public.

Why go through the process to convert the shows? Does Amazon pay Buzzr to post content on Prime Video, or vice versa?
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: parliboy on January 06, 2019, 11:04:54 AM
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While I am happy to see it, I am curious about the economics of this decision to add Strike It Rich to Amazon Prime Video.

Random theory: Amazon Prime is the NXT of Buzzr.

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No one - even our fan group - was asking anyone at Buzzr or Amazon Prime Video to make these episodes available. There are no celebrities on the show, it had a short run, and it wasn't popular with the public.

Which makes it such a low priority as a property, it's a great first test for this experiment.  Once they know what they're doing, they might try it with some other properties that aren't on the schedule but do have recognition.

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Why go through the process to convert the shows? Does Amazon pay Buzzr to post content on Prime Video, or vice versa?

Probably not pay, no, other than on a per-stream basis.  But they wanted to test them, and Amazon's publishing and revenue models are more creator-friendly than Youtube's.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: gamed121683 on January 06, 2019, 09:32:51 PM
Stupid question, but maybe you can help an Amazon Fire n00b like myself. I'm trying to access the BUZZR material on their Amazon Video app, but I can't seem to find them. What am I doing wrong?
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: parliboy on January 06, 2019, 09:47:01 PM
Stupid question, but maybe you can help an Amazon Fire n00b like myself. I'm trying to access the BUZZR material on their Amazon Video app, but I can't seem to find them. What am I doing wrong?

Don't own a Fire, but:

Do you have Prime?  And are you focusing on TV shows as opposed to other media?
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: gamed121683 on January 06, 2019, 11:10:10 PM
Stupid question, but maybe you can help an Amazon Fire n00b like myself. I'm trying to access the BUZZR material on their Amazon Video app, but I can't seem to find them. What am I doing wrong?

Don't own a Fire, but:

Do you have Prime?  And are you focusing on TV shows as opposed to other media?

To answer both questions, yes.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: tvwxman on January 07, 2019, 05:50:24 AM
The surprise in the set is the 19th episode listed, which appears to be an earlier taped show with different rules. The couples automatically see each prize, and then try to stop the Bandit, which moves sequentially through each active monitor, with a slap of the button. Charlie O is on the mic, the bandit has no laugh, and his simple design looks like it would be more at home in a game of Berzerk than it does here. In the bonus, the payoffs were $1,000 for 3 dollar signs, $2,000 for 4, a new car for 5 and a pair of new cars for 6.

I hasten to say pilot, because Broadcasting & Cable had pictures & artist renderings of a pilot with three arches, three couples, and money scoring.
Watched it - all signed pointed to pilot.... I too (great minds) thought about that rendering, and remembered that the B&C pic was far more resembling of the British version of the show (with one contestant on the side answering  questions).
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: TLEberle on January 07, 2019, 03:11:16 PM
Watching the pilot and episode 1 by their counting and it all feels capricious and arbitrary. The game feels like a gaudier and slower iteration of Bullseye, with a bad guy that the game could do without--if it's a race then the team should move as many spaces as they get answers and uncover a prize at each step. There would be no need to bank before stopping, the team would either play on and keep control or hang on to their prizes and send Joe upstairs to the other team.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: tvmitch on January 07, 2019, 04:17:26 PM
Watching the pilot and episode 1 by their counting and it all feels capricious and arbitrary. The game feels like a gaudier and slower iteration of Bullseye, with a bad guy that the game could do without--if it's a race then the team should move as many spaces as they get answers and uncover a prize at each step. There would be no need to bank before stopping, the team would either play on and keep control or hang on to their prizes and send Joe upstairs to the other team.
Watched a couple of the Strike It Lucky/Barrymore eps over the weekend, and the differences between the two versions are stark. In the one episode I watched, from later in the run, Barrymore spent 12 minutes interviewing the teams. The game took about 13 or 14 minutes to play out, including the end game, and there were three teams on stage. Couples on his versions made decisions about keeping or banking prizes quickly, and Barrymore spent the entire show sprinting up and down stairs.

On ours, Garagiola spent lots of time reading the answers on the board, explaining the rules too often, waiting for the couples to deliberate, just a metric ton of downtime.

Didn't our version come first? Interesting that the pilot sketch showed the UK setup with three separated couples, but we ended up differently.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: snowpeck on January 07, 2019, 04:32:31 PM
Didn't our version come first? Interesting that the pilot sketch showed the UK setup with three separated couples, but we ended up differently.

Both versions premiered in fall 1986. The US version in September and the UK version in October.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Jamey Greek on August 05, 2019, 10:36:40 AM
They do not have strike it rich anymore.  I was about to watch it the other day and they pulled it
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Hastin on August 06, 2019, 05:31:16 PM
Has BUZZR refreshed the Amazon episodes for any show at all since earlier this year?

Seems like along with the Twitch delisting, they would rather you watch the channel stream.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: Bryce L. on August 06, 2019, 06:46:40 PM
Makes me glad I recorded everything from there I could when I did.
Title: Re: BUZZR episodes on Amazon
Post by: JakeT on August 21, 2019, 06:38:12 PM
Watching the episodes unedited just reminds me again of how clever it was to do the sideways end credits roll/crawl...just was a great fit to the whole madcap affair...

JakeT