Author Topic: "Duel" host named... (Read 7607 times)

weaklink75 · « **on:** November 19, 2007, 01:23:05 PM »

According to this USA Today blurb...It's ESPN's Mike Greenberg (who has a little experience, as he did a couple of appearances on 2-Minute Drill)...I think it's a decent choice..

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2007, 02:11:55 PM »

Greeny? Oh what will he do without Golic? This might work.....

Neumms · « **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2007, 02:23:28 PM »

Bleech. What's ABC's deal--every host they pick is either a bored cross-promotion possibility (although Shatner was an inspired choice) or an unknown, undistinguished British guy? Can't somebody there call up William Morris and see who they've got?

bandit_bobby · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2007, 04:00:12 PM »

Why couldn't they have chosen Kenny Mayne? "2 Minute Drill" didn't stop him from doing his other ESPN work.

weaklink75 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2007, 04:29:33 PM »

Here's the press release...I think this is a good idea the way they're going with a "tournament" format for the first run...

tvmitch · « **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2007, 04:56:57 PM »

I think Greeny is a good choice from the ABC stable. I think there a couple better choices and many, many worse choices. He's got a great voice for it.

EDIT: Every time I see Lloyd Braun's name, anywhere, I think of how much my mom wants me to be like him. Anyone else think that? That's some stigma for the guy.

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 20, 2007, 08:16:30 AM »

Greeny said this morning on "Mike and Mike in the Morning" that five other people tried out, but he did not know who they were.

uncamark · « **Reply #7 on:** November 20, 2007, 12:23:46 PM »

[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'169983\' date=\'Nov 19 2007, 01:23 PM\']
Bleech. What's ABC's deal--every host they pick is either a bored cross-promotion possibility (although Shatner was an inspired choice) or an unknown, undistinguished British guy? Can't somebody there call up William Morris and see who they've got?
[/quote]

If you're referring to Ed, he also fits the Bored Cross-Promotion Possibility category (one of the "ExM: HE" gang). Well, not so bored.

Well, you know that Bergeron can't do everything--HE'S ONLY ONE MAN! (Or I have got him mixed up with someone else...)

I'd actually like to see them try Samantha Harris on a game show. Personally, I'd just like to try her.

I'm here all week.

davemackey · « **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2007, 07:01:05 AM »

[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'170083\' date=\'Nov 20 2007, 08:16 AM\']
Greeny said this morning on "Mike and Mike in the Morning" that five other people tried out, but he did not know who they were.
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Unlike the very well publicized tryouts for another game show. Ain't it great to fly under the radar, Greeny?

Chelsea Thrasher · « **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2007, 10:24:37 AM »

[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'169983\' date=\'Nov 19 2007, 03:23 PM\'] Bleech. What's ABC's deal--every host they pick is either a bored cross-promotion possibility (although Shatner was an inspired choice) or an unknown, undistinguished British guy? [/quote]

As absolutely shocking as this might sound, maybe - JUST maybe - they actually hired Greeny because of the folks who auditioned, he was the best man for the job.

Nah, couldn't be.

Jimmy Owen · « **Reply #10 on:** November 21, 2007, 10:41:19 AM »

When Season 1 comes out on DVD, it might be cool to have the audition tapes of the other five host candidates as an extra.

TimK2003 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:40:50 AM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'170184\' date=\'Nov 21 2007, 11:41 AM\']
When Season 1 comes out on DVD, it might be cool to have the audition tapes of the other five host candidates as an extra.

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Wasn't that Dave Price I saw dropping off a resume to Good Morning America??? :-)

Neumms · « **Reply #12 on:** November 21, 2007, 03:25:53 PM »

[quote name=\'Seth Thrasher\' post=\'170182\' date=\'Nov 21 2007, 10:24 AM\']
As absolutely shocking as this might sound, maybe - JUST maybe - they actually hired Greeny because of the folks who auditioned, he was the best man for the job.
[/quote]

It wouldn't be hard to come up with five people who could audition worse than Mike Greenburg. The point is that it wouldn't be hard to find at least one person who would audition better. By being likable or amusing, for example.

tyshaun1 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2007, 12:34:55 PM »

[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'170202\' date=\'Nov 21 2007, 03:25 PM\']
It wouldn't be hard to come up with five people who could audition worse than Mike Greenburg. The point is that it wouldn't be hard to find at least one person who would audition better. By being likable or amusing, for example.
[/quote]

You're judging the man's hosting ability because you don't like him on his opinion-based sports radio show? Good job.

Tyshaun

/Personally, I like Greeny, really like Golic.
//I can see where people don't however.

NickS · « **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2007, 01:10:25 PM »

[quote name=\'tyshaun1\' post=\'170243\' date=\'Nov 22 2007, 11:34 AM\']
[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'170202\' date=\'Nov 21 2007, 03:25 PM\']
It wouldn't be hard to come up with five people who could audition worse than Mike Greenburg. The point is that it wouldn't be hard to find at least one person who would audition better. By being likable or amusing, for example.
[/quote]

You're judging the man's hosting ability because you don't like him on his opinion-based sports radio show? Good job.

Tyshaun

/Personally, I like Greeny, really like Golic.
//I can see where people don't however.
[/quote]

QFT. Way back in the college days when I interned at CLTV, Greeny was weekend sports there. Believe me, he has personality and I hope he does well.

ObChicagoBroadcasting: Odd to see how he and his co-worker, Rob Goldman, traveled two different paths from that job.

Author Topic: "Duel" host named... (Read 7607 times)

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