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"The little things" you miss on shows
tvwxman:
--- Quote from: TheInquisitiveOne on October 05, 2022, 04:08:58 PM ---
Every toss to break, with maybe the exception of the very last one, Wayne or Drew simply says “More ‘Let’s Make a Deal/The Price is Right’ right after this!” I know what show I’m watching; a simple look at the set or press of the info button on my remote gives me an indication of which show it is. Just tell me what to expect; I like when I hear something along the lines of “We’re gonna give someone a chance to win thousands of dollars right after this” (Wayne used to do this in the early days of his LMAD run), or “We’re gonna see if we can get another winner right after this” (at least Drew mentions when we’ve reached the Showcase Showdowns or the Showcases themselves). The hosts should have a little fun with it before going to break. I wonder if that has to do with saving time.
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An EXCELLENT point. And one I incorporate into my 5 (!) hours of daily morning programming.
My General Manager called me on it a few weeks ago - said he was impressed that i was able to incorporate tease subjects into my tosses to break so fluently. I attribute that to A: Paying Attention, B: Lots of experience doing radio (and hitting marks for songs), and C: watching game show hosts do it with ease.
It's not much, and lord knows it's not something they teach in Weather or Broadcasting or Journalism school. But you know what? It's an old-school throwback, and it makes this broadcaster stand out 'that' much more ........ and I certainly don't mind that!
Stackertosh:
Hosts who are not actors or stand-up comics. During the old days you could get a good comic or actor as a host. Nowadays they want a big name to host the show and you can tell they are just there for a check.
Regular everyday contestants instead of caffeine-hyped wannabe out of work tiktok actors. Family Feud started the "You are going to be on youtube moment"
Live to tape shows. I miss when moments would happen or when a new show begins and it starts out awkward until they find their groove.
gamed121683:
I’m sure most of you have seen this already, but as the kids would say it, Ken Jennings has joined the chat.
https://www.tvinsider.com/1064008/jeopardy-ken-jennings-reveals-what-he-misses-about-show/
Chief-O:
--- Quote from: gamed121683 on October 09, 2022, 05:19:08 AM ---I’m sure most of you have seen this already, but as the kids would say it, Ken Jennings has joined the chat.
https://www.tvinsider.com/1064008/jeopardy-ken-jennings-reveals-what-he-misses-about-show/
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Without spoiling what details he mentioned, I agree.
/and I agree with one of the Twitter followers re. the audience shot in the intro
//but that shot is pretty cool
BrandonFG:
I agree with some people who miss the set turning red for Double J! It’s nice that they do it for Final but it’s not quite the same.
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