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polo23

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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #210 on: May 31, 2015, 07:48:23 PM »
Buzzr has soft launched in Detroit. The bug in the corner is just the word BUZZR.

Pyramid20000

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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #211 on: May 31, 2015, 09:11:13 PM »
How many cities have soft launched so far?

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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #212 on: June 01, 2015, 12:55:32 AM »
How many cities have soft launched so far?
Not yours, clearly.
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chad1m

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« Reply #213 on: June 01, 2015, 07:19:02 AM »
A lovely USA Today piece runs today about Let's Make a Deal and BUZZR. The article notes that Deal's pilot airs tonight at 8 PM as the network's "launch."

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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #214 on: June 01, 2015, 07:48:32 AM »
I gotta tip my hat to 'em, that's a pretty awesome way to start. :)

Based on this article, it seems Ron Garfield (Buzzr's general manager) "gets" the classics.

EDIT: The channel's Facebook page is putting out a call for former contestants: if you, a friend, or a family member appeared on Let's Make A Deal, Family Feud, Body Language, Card Sharks, Tattletales, or Press Your Luck, "give us the info and we may be able to find the footage to post!"
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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #215 on: June 01, 2015, 10:27:04 AM »
I got up early this morning (Detroit time), and all I've seen is the Buzzr logo--no programs--from 6 AM and continuing that way before leaving home at around 9:30 AM.  It is definitely not a problem with my antenna, nor my converter box.

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« Reply #216 on: June 01, 2015, 11:14:26 AM »
I got up early this morning (Detroit time), and all I've seen is the Buzzr logo--no programs--from 6 AM and continuing that way before leaving home at around 9:30 AM.  It is definitely not a problem with my antenna, nor my converter box.
Press release:

As a countdown to the launch of the network, beginning at noon ET/9:00 AM PT, BUZZR will light up with footage that will provide a sneak peek into the programming, featured episodes of Super Password and Card Sharks, and all of the crazy game show antics that will grace the network.  The footage will continue to loop throughout the day until the curtain officially rises on BUZZR at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT with the 1963 pilot episode of Let’s Make A Deal

So it would appear the soft launch is paused until noon where it will resume until the official launch at 8.

Fladam

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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #217 on: June 01, 2015, 11:46:12 AM »
Here in DFW it is coming in clear on 27.3. Watching TPiR now anxiously awaiting launch!

Pyramid20000

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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #218 on: June 01, 2015, 12:03:00 PM »
Still not up in phx az .

Fladam

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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #219 on: June 01, 2015, 12:31:18 PM »
So, BUZZR started with a Vicki Lawrence/Tom Poston Super Password episode. There were three segments of the Monty Hall and Wayne Brady talk, and plenty of promos for their blocks (Buzzr Prime).

The biggest surprise was the end credits and departing contestant prizes were all in tact. I'm sure it helps fill the space in the 30-minutes, but it was a nice little touch.

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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #220 on: June 01, 2015, 12:45:44 PM »
Still not up in phx az .
Every post you make about Phoenix's status makes me this was a giant joke, just to screw with your mind, followed by the schadenfreude of you not getting your beloved BUZZR.

Cripes, it will be on soon.  Very soon.  A hell of a lot sooner than it will be on here.  Go outside and enjoy the beautiful Phoenix weather before you go into 24/7/365 BUZZR mode.

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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #221 on: June 01, 2015, 04:16:57 PM »
Here's a promo for "Daytime Buzz" from user BuzzrPlus. (I don't know who that is, but if they keep posting Buzzr content, they're everyone's new best friend.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZKttcDCFoI

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Re: Buzzr Discussion
« Reply #222 on: June 01, 2015, 04:24:01 PM »
I believe that's Scott Hostetler at the :18 mark?

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« Reply #223 on: June 01, 2015, 04:27:16 PM »
I believe that's Scott Hostetler at the :18 mark?

I do believe you're right.

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« Reply #224 on: June 01, 2015, 05:46:35 PM »
Aaron's exactly right, yeah.

Interesting...the generic Buzzr promo that's been uploaded uses music from the 2002 Beat the Clock.

As for the Let's Make A Deal promo, is that Brian Cummings at the 19-second mark?

Someone on Game Show Paradise (I think) said that Buzzr is what GSN was 15 years ago. Can't say I disagree. :)

Here's a promo for "Daytime Buzz" from user BuzzrPlus. (I don't know who that is, but if they keep posting Buzzr content, they're everyone's new best friend.)
I briefly thought it was the channel's official account, but the video descriptions specifically mention WTXF, a FOX O&O station in Philadelphia.
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