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Joe Mello:
--- Quote from: aaron sica on January 16, 2025, 03:28:21 PM ---At the risk of sounding cold and heartless, I don't really care about their backstory/struggles. Just play.
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Even in the context of game shows that exploit tragedy for clout, this reads as "shut up and dribble"
TLEberle:
Ok then. Hush up and buzz. Unless you’re a five-nines memorable player, nobody will remember you. I think the chat segment mid-show or before a bonus game is plenty enough.
wdm1219inpenna:
I totally love this thread! I'd like to echo some thoughts and share some of my own...
For the longest time I thought I was the only person who felt Jim Lange was "so so" as a host. He seemed like a genuinely nice man but there just seemed to be something "phony" at times about his hosting.
As unpopular as it was to many, I actually liked the 1978-79 NBC revival of Jeopardy! Art Fleming as host was cool, it was still a manually operated board, I even loved the bonus game they added...the only thing I disliked was that they eliminated the Final Jeopardy clue but I suppose having that could have run the risk of it ending in a tie, but a tiebreaker clue could have been used.
Jack Barry was a very "clunky" host. He was awkward at times. Also, while many seemed to enjoy the audience game, I detested it. It was no different than if I went to watch 3 people at the casino playing the slot machines...
I agree Bill Rafferty was a sensational host. I would have loved to see what he could have done with Family Feud...
While I very much liked the "push" rule for the Money Cards, I kind of disliked it when it was at the Big Bet, if someone had $10,000 and an Ace, it was anti-climactic because you knew at WORST, they would win $10,000...I always felt the Big Bet should be subject to a push meaning a loss...
I disliked it when Wink's Tic Tac Dough introduced the red categories. I realize they wanted to spice the game up some but I preferred the front game less spicy, especially when players were able to match wits round by round.
[Edited to shorten a TON. I tried to leave what was close to the intent of the thread. -Jason]
Dbacksfan12:
--- Quote from: wdm1219inpenna on January 17, 2025, 05:12:31 AM ---Also, while many seemed to enjoy the audience game, I detested it.
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In the 20 years this board has been around, I've never seen one person, let alone many say that enjoy the audience game.
--- Quote from: Joe_Mello ---Even in the context of game shows that exploit tragedy for clout, this reads as "shut up and dribble"
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I don't think this is a fair comparison. With people like Travis Kelce, you're hearing about them during the course of a season. The folks on modern game shows are typically there for 60 minutes at most. A brief introduction is all I need--cut to the chase.
aaron sica:
--- Quote from: wdm1219inpenna on January 17, 2025, 05:12:31 AM ---Jack Barry was a very "clunky" host. He was awkward at times. Also, while many seemed to enjoy the audience game, I detested it. It was no different than if I went to watch 3 people at the casino playing the slot machines...
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Remember how I mentioned about the "Bumper Stumpers" music and how annoying it is? The cue they play for the audience game is right up there with it.
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