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jjman920:
I never liked the 3rd set for Most Expensive that lasted from the mid 80s and into Drew's *third* season and was so glad when it changed. In fact, the current set that's been in use for the last 15 years is the best set that game has ever had (and that's coming from a person that adores 5 Price Tags).
TheInquisitiveOne:
Bears repeating for me: while I don’t think they need to be removed completely, I think the offering of seven- (or more) digit cash prizes need to be pared way down. These prizes should be achieved by natural progression (Jeopardy!), special tournaments, or meeting every difficult objective (Wheel of Fortune), and not by simply tacking on zeroes or multipliers to existing formats (looking at you, Price is Right - though I do applaud their recent nighttime shows putting more emphasis on bigger prizes and more cash without resorting to that crutch).
Likely in the minority, but it’s time for this current version of Family Feud to switch things up. Once you’ve heard one euphemism or double entendre, you’ve heard them all. I know it can’t be reset to the type of content from nearly 50 years ago, but they can relax with the raciness.
I do agree with those who said TPIR can do away with the Barker-era aspects now that Barker himself has departed. The legacy Bob left behind will not be erased, but Drew can start forging his own path, especially with his championing mental health.
I also agree that, thanks to BUZZR and Pluto’s wide availability of the early to mid-80s TPIR shows, I’ve gained as much disdain for the last seven year’s of Barker’s run as I have fondness for the mid-80s shows. There was more time to roll with the punches and banter with the contestants than in the later shows, where Bob always seemed to come off like an ass and rushed contestants when pressed for time.
Come to think of it, I think TPIR today could benefit from regaining a few extra minutes originally lost from commercial time over the years.
Finally, I enjoyed practical sets and manual controls over all things computerized. I find game shows to be more appealing with live sets.
The Inquisitive One
BrandonFG:
Does anybody really care what a contestant will do with the top prize, especially when it's usually "Take a trip" and casting directors tell you don't be boring and say "pay off debt"? It's become such a crutch that too many new game shows fall back on.
ET206:
*Super Password, MG90, Davidson HS, and TTTT90 are my versions of these shows.
*Plinko! is boring. I actually like Joker and Pick a Number.
*I also dislike the Queen for a Day aspect of Banks PYL.
*WoF: they might as well change the name to Toss-Up of Fortune. Seriously, why is that needed just to see who gets interviewed first?
*J!: Why do they need all these tournaments, wild cards, second chance, quarter final, etc weeks? Just do a one week ToC at the end of the season.
*Top Card with Jim and Blake was a good game.
TPiR: I know it's strategic, but I automatically pull against someone who does the $1 higher bid in Contestants Row.
Ian Wallis:
--- Quote from: ET206 on January 20, 2025, 01:51:15 AM ---*I also dislike the Queen for a Day aspect of Banks PYL.
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As much as I've been a Press Your Luck fan over the years, I'll admit that the "bonus round" on the current version drags on way too long and isn't all that interesting. It's been discussed about these hour-long shows that are really two half-hours stitched together. I think the current PYL could benefit from that - just have two games within the hour as the other shows do. It would be a lot more interesting.
On another note, another "hot take" is becoming champion on a game show and not winning anything. It's happened a few times on some of these current shows or shows of yesteryear. I think if you win even one game, you should get *something" (even $100 in consolation cash!)
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