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Let the speculation begin...
calliaume:
--- Quote ---My money would be on a major acquisition, probably TPIR. I further predict that within an hour of finding out which episodes they've picked up, half a dozen of you will complain that they should have chosen different ones.
--- End quote ---
Steve had noted last week Bob Boden had said CBS is very protective of TPIR; they're the stumbling block, not Fremantle, from what I gather. I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.
But at the same time, what else could it be? Except for us megageeks, very few people are going to care if the Grundy titles are acquired. Unless it's a long-assumed "lost treasure" (the original Fleming run of Jeopardy? Split Second? Concentration?), I can't imagine what else it might be. (New programming doesn't seem to qualify.)
I guess I like speculating too.
aaron sica:
[quote name=\'calliaume\' date=\'Dec 2 2003, 01:35 PM\']
Steve had noted last week Bob Boden had said CBS is very protective of TPIR; they're the stumbling block, not Fremantle, from what I gather. I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.
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I have a funny feeling it's TPiR....
I know what Boden had said, but my mind is veering off course and thinking of events in the news, and in sports, and when people don't confirm something.
Like last year, when Bill Parcells expressed no interest in coaching the Dallas Cowboys, (and was quoted as such), and look where he is now.
I think that GSN is pretty close to a deal with TPiR; it's just that neither of the two sides will confirm or deny.
And I too like speculation like this. :)
Matt Ottinger:
GSN has a history of harmless little white lies to throw the faithful off the scent. If Bob Boden knew that TPIR negotiations were in the final stages and he didn't want to tell Steve Beverly that, a vague reference to stumbling blocks (as opposed to a firm denial) would be the approach to take.
Jimmy Owen:
I will predict same day repurposing of TPIR in primetime (10pm Eastern, 7 Pacific)
aaron sica:
[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' date=\'Dec 2 2003, 02:38 PM\'] I will predict same day repurposing of TPIR in primetime (10pm Eastern, 7 Pacific) [/quote]
I think it will be classics that will air at 10pm (of TPiR), but repurposing is definitely not a bad idea.
I think something significant is definitely headed for the 10pm timeslot....We can't have the new 65 episodes of Lingo burned in a month...
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