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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: tvrandywest on July 16, 2010, 03:58:40 PM
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Sorry I'm unable to reveal names, but apparently "Price" is moving forward with what is being categorized as a round of on-air auditions. I'm wishing luck to the old friend who will be testing starting Monday. I was at that podium for dozens of shows and know he's in for the adrenalin rush of his life!!
Don't sweat... names will be known as news is hard to keep secret in this world. But the value of my word to honor confidentiality is inviolate.
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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So they couldn't do this while a seven-week break was available to them?
/Please not Daniel Rosen (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Y4Ier-6JY&feature=PlayList&p=5FE3BE214650C836&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1\")
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[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'244288\' date=\'Jul 16 2010, 04:04 PM\']So they couldn't do this while a seven-week break was available to them?[/quote]
Why do extra work?
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[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'244288\' date=\'Jul 16 2010, 03:04 PM\']So they couldn't do this while a seven-week break was available to them?
/Please not Daniel Rosen (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Y4Ier-6JY&feature=PlayList&p=5FE3BE214650C836&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1\")[/quote]
Wasn't Drew in South Africa for the Copa Mundial? I'd think if you want to have an audition, at least some consideration has to be given for interaction with Drew.
/Which isn't to say that will be the deciding factor.
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[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'244288\' date=\'Jul 16 2010, 03:04 PM\']So they couldn't do this while a seven-week break was available to them?
/Please not Daniel Rosen (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Y4Ier-6JY&feature=PlayList&p=5FE3BE214650C836&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1\")[/quote]
Because it was just that... a break. Are you ever expected to work during your vacation time?
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I think TPIR would benefit with an announcer that's funny, and could act in the showcases (but not be made to look like a stooge, as Rich Fields was in season 37) For me, Randy West fits that category. I met Randy a while ago and he's hysterical. He'd bounce off Drew very well. Randy also effectively captures the style and feel of Johnny Olson, and he also varies the inflections of COME ON DOWN as Rod Roddy tended to do.
Of course, they might go with a relative unknown, which was one of the strategies when Rich was originally hired. Let's just hope they don't hire a comedian trying to sound like an announcer. They can find someone that's an equal balance.
Johnny Olson was immensely talented, and had over 20 years experience before TPIR. He was also VERY funny.
Rod Roddy was also very talented and funny, and IMO was very effective participating in the showcases. It's a shame that Bob felt Rod was upstaging him and put a stop to his participation. Because Rod was no longer on camera or featured in the showcases, it made sense that when Rod died, they didn't need an announcer that could perform on camera and be funny. They just needed an announcer with a pleasant voice. As Stan mentions in his book, Rich doesn't sound like either Johnny or Rod, and Bob Barker only said that Rich had a "happy" feeling and that's what they felt the show needed.
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Whoops - didn't think that one all the way through. I guess it would be kinda important for the host/announcer to gel together. Just seems odd to start a season by trying out new announcers.
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Since when do you need to audition to be on The Price Is Right? :-P
I say ix-nay on the auditions, just hire Randy :-)
/Hey, Johnny Olson never auditioned for TPIR.
//Neither did Barker.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'244313\' date=\'Jul 16 2010, 06:07 PM\']Since when do you need to audition to be on The Price Is Right? :-P[/quote] Oh snap. :)
I say ix-nay on the auditions, just hire Randy :-)
I'll drink to that.
/Hey, Johnny Olson never auditioned for TPIR.
//Neither did Barker.
I would believe Johnny not having to audition; just back up a truckload of his announcing reels and say "here, that's my audition". Would TPTB have done the same thing with Barker back then?
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[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'244314\' date=\'Jul 16 2010, 09:31 PM\']I would believe Johnny not having to audition; just back up a truckload of his announcing reels and say "here, that's my audition". Would TPTB have done the same thing with Barker back then?[/quote]
Same here, since he did a few other shows for G-T. How hard was it getting him to do TPiR in LA?
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Johnny was a known quantity. No audition required.
CBS wanted Barker for daytime TPIR so it was a fait accompli.
We did have other less-established folks come in to emcee office run-thrus and of course they were being considered for the job. Pat Sajak, Bob Hilton and Dick Martin did run-thrus of various shows.
Bill Cullen was not required to audition for Blockbusters.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'244316\' date=\'Jul 16 2010, 09:48 PM\']Johnny was a known quantity. No audition required.
CBS wanted Barker for daytime TPIR so it was a fait accompli.
We did have other less-established folks come in to emcee office run-thrus and of course they were being considered for the job. Pat Sajak, Bob Hilton and Dick Martin did run-thrus of various shows.
Bill Cullen was not required to audition for Blockbusters.[/quote]
Was Bob Hilton auditioning for a host or announcer slot? If host - which show?
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'244316\' date=\'Jul 16 2010, 09:48 PM\']Bill Cullen was not required to audition for Blockbusters.[/quote]
Damn straight. There's also the oft-told tale from the 1984 TV Guide cover story on game show hosts that the Hot Potato people were specifically looking to bring in some fresh, new talent, and when they couldn't find anybody, they just decided to have Bill do it.
More specifically to the issue at hand, I recently found a profile of Bill from early 1972. It is tied to Three on a Match, but there's also this:
Cullen is negotiating, he disclosed, to revive The Price Is Right in syndication. "We've hit a snag," he confided. "The price, so far, hasn't been right for me."
Apparently, it was for Dennis James instead. Still, all sorts of cool what-ifs in that little nugget, aren't there?
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'244318\' date=\'Jul 16 2010, 10:34 PM\']More specifically to the issue at hand, I recently found a profile of Bill from early 1972. It is tied to Three on a Match, but there's also this:
Cullen is negotiating, he disclosed, to revive The Price Is Right in syndication. "We've hit a snag," he confided. "The price, so far, hasn't been right for me."
Apparently, it was for Dennis James instead. Still, all sorts of cool what-ifs in that little nugget, aren't there?
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I'm guessing they would've had a chair and/or desk for him for Items Up for Bids. I'm more curious about the amount of walking Bill would've had to do for games, or if the set design would've been different...
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If the price was to move from NYC in 72, that could have been the stumbling block. He would have had to give up Monitor, TTTT and ToaM.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'244321\' date=\'Jul 16 2010, 07:57 PM\']I'm guessing they would've had a chair and/or desk for him for Items Up for Bids. I'm more curious about the amount of walking Bill would've had to do for games, or if the set design would've been different...[/quote]To have Bill host TPIR'72, I would have hired some pert young women to cart him in a rickshaw contraption to the various game areas.
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[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'244327\' date=\'Jul 16 2010, 10:17 PM\']To have Bill host TPIR'72, I would have hired some pert young women[/quote]
So, then, not all that far removed from Barker. ;)
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Was Bob Hilton auditioning for a host or announcer slot? If host - which show?
We didn't audition announcers. As for which run-thrus he emceed, ISTR it was Blockbusters. He may also have done Puzzlers but my memory is dim on that.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'244336\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 09:04 AM\']
Was Bob Hilton auditioning for a host or announcer slot? If host - which show?
We didn't audition announcers. As for which run-thrus he emceed, ISTR it was Blockbusters. He may also have done Puzzlers but my memory is dim on that.
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Ahh, I always wondered how Rich Jeffries became a G-T announcer.
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A statement from Rich Fields on this matter. (http://\"http://www.richfields.tv/release.html\")
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[quote name=\'Thunder\' post=\'244346\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 12:13 PM\']A statement from Rich Fields on this matter. (http://\"http://www.richfields.tv/release.html\")[/quote]
And the heads of the majority of Golden-Road.net just went BOOM!
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[quote name=\'golden-road\' post=\'244351\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 11:05 AM\']And the heads of the majority of Golden-Road.net just went BOOM![/quote]
...says the guy whose username is Golden-Road...
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Well....it's still early to hold judgement I guess, but the "variety show within a game show" doesn't sit well with me for some reason. I was liking the groove the show was starting to set in, and I like the way the bands are done on the show now...play your instrument during the IUFB, and your PiR theme rendition when we cut to commercial. It was just enough time to give you a decent on air spot, but not too much to wear out your welcome.
With this whole "improv comic" bit....I dunno. I like the job Jonathan Mangum is doing over at LMAD; he's a good announcer, and doesn't try to take over the show, so maybe it won't be too bad to see on PiR. I just don't want to see the show go by the wayside in lieu of all these new ideas. As long as the people in the office realize that the game comes first, then I don't mind them trying new things every now and then.
Even still, my vote goes to Randy West.
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[quote name=\'Thunder\' post=\'244346\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 01:13 PM\']A statement from Rich Fields on this matter. (http://\"http://www.richfields.tv/release.html\")[/quote]
Hmm. Well, as long as they don't forget that, at the show's core, they have real contestants winning real prizes, they should be fine.
/also, in before ****storm
//also, between when I started this reply and ended it, I pictured various members of the Whose Line cast at the desk and my concern receded
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[quote name=\'Rich Fields\']Mike and Jen have told me that they will be holding on-air auditions to fill the announcer position with... an improv comic. Yep, you heard right.[/quote]
... Why? Why not get somebody who will be able to keep from making jokes while reading copy, like Burton Richardson or Randy West?
[quote name=\'Rich Fields\']Mike explained to me that he loves having the "house bands" and "live performers" all the time on TPIR and that he hopes to make it more of a "variety show within a game show". He believes that having a comedian at the announcer's position from now on will enhance this new change in direction.[/quote]
Oh. That's why. Now all that's left is to oust the "Bob Barker Studio" line and the new direction is complete!
I'm not against the idea of "house bands" and "live performers", so long as 1) they're only used occasionally, 2) don't detract from the gameplay, and 3) are actually good. Second, the only time I can think of where the whole "variety show in a game show" thing worked was I've Got A Secret.
Personally, I don't see this direction working, but I will be happy to eat some crow if I'm wrong come September. In the meantime, I wish Rich the best of luck in anything he does from this point forward.
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[quote name=\'Jeremy Nelson\' post=\'244353\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 02:12 PM\']Well....it's still early to hold judgement I guess, but the "variety show within a game show" doesn't sit well with me for some reason. I was liking the groove the show was starting to set in, and I like the way the bands are done on the show now...play your instrument during the IUFB, and your PiR theme rendition when we cut to commercial. It was just enough time to give you a decent on air spot, but not too much to wear out your welcome.[/quote]
I'm going to keep an open mind, and not stray down the "ZOMFG!!!1! The sky is falling!!1!" path, but that quote made me shudder. I too like Mangum, but when I read that, I had flashbacks to the "Fried Chicken" showcase. Although I think Drew and a Whose Line cast member would have an excellent rapport, I'd hate to see this show become the inverse of "variety show within a game show".
I'd think that the powers that be have enough sense to keep the comedy in check and still focus on the pricing games, but I then remember the production company behind this show can make some odd decisions just for the sake of making them.
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[quote name=\'Jeremy Nelson\' post=\'244353\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 02:12 PM\']Well....it's still early to hold judgement I guess, but the "variety show within a game show" doesn't sit well with me for some reason.[/quote]In my opinion, this. The program runs 38 minutes as-is. How can they play everything in the current program and shoehorn in more "variety show" bit-type things? They already seem to be playing many of the longer games (Hole in One/Ten Chances) less and less...
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'244352\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 02:08 PM\'][quote name=\'golden-road\' post=\'244351\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 11:05 AM\']And the heads of the majority of Golden-Road.net just went BOOM![/quote]
...says the guy whose username is Golden-Road...
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That's just a coincidence;) While I'm sad to see Rich go, at least he's the first to leave by not shuffling off this mortal coil.
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[quote name=\'golden-road\' post=\'244363\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 03:53 PM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'244352\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 02:08 PM\'][quote name=\'golden-road\' post=\'244351\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 11:05 AM\']And the heads of the majority of Golden-Road.net just went BOOM![/quote]
...says the guy whose username is Golden-Road...
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That's just a coincidence;) While I'm sad to see Rich go, at least he's the first to leave by not shuffling off this mortal coil.
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I find it to be ironic rather than coincidental. :) Don Pardo and Johnny Gilbert would like to talk to you. :)
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[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'244368\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 03:46 PM\'][quote name=\'golden-road\' post=\'244363\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 03:53 PM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'244352\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 02:08 PM\'][quote name=\'golden-road\' post=\'244351\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 11:05 AM\']And the heads of the majority of Golden-Road.net just went BOOM![/quote]
...says the guy whose username is Golden-Road...
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That's just a coincidence;) While I'm sad to see Rich go, at least he's the first to leave by not shuffling off this mortal coil.
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I find it to be ironic rather than coincidental. :) Don Pardo and Johnny Gilbert would like to talk to you. :)
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Actually the name was my being lazy; being on the site, trying to find a name, finally just going with golden-road. As far as Don Pardo and Johnny Gilbert go, I was referring to the current version only.
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I dunno who the 'improv' guy might be but going off the short list of those who have worked with Drew on WLiiA or the touring All-Stars, Brad Sherwood might be an option. Or maybe even Chip Esten. I don't think Greg Proops has the voice for announcer. He wasn't a bad host.
Don't see Mochrie or Stiles doing it.
But the one who might be most prime for that job might be Sean Masterson, who was on the All-Stars PPV back in 2001.
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If "Pyramid" gets rejected again by CBS, I would like to see Andy Richter become the new "TPiR" announcer.
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A "variety show within a game show"? Three words: Big. Saturday. Night.
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Another possibility that comes to my mind is Dee Baker.
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[quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'244427\' date=\'Jul 18 2010, 07:57 AM\']Another possibility that comes to my mind is Dee Baker.[/quote]
Drew: Molly, you're going to play Clock Game. And if you can guess the prices of both prizes within 30 seconds, you'll not only win the cash bonus, but a fabulous trip.
Audience: To WHERE, Dee???
/Please, no.
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[quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'244429\' date=\'Jul 18 2010, 12:04 PM\'][quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'244427\' date=\'Jul 18 2010, 07:57 AM\']Another possibility that comes to my mind is Dee Baker.[/quote]
Drew: Molly, you're going to play Clock Game. And if you can guess the prices of both prizes within 30 seconds, you'll not only win the cash bonus, but a fabulous trip.
Audience: To WHERE, Dee???[/quote]
I was thinking he could be Olmec...
Drew: We have a great prize for you! Olmec?
Olmec: *grrrrroan* You can win a trip to Paris to look for The Ragged Jock Strap of Napoleon Bonaparte.
/Please, no.
Indeed. He's busy with American Dad!, voicing the fish. The fish's name has slipped my mind...;-)
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[quote name=\'MikeK\' post=\'244430\' date=\'Jul 18 2010, 12:17 PM\']Indeed. He's busy with American Dad!, voicing the fish. The fish's name has slipped my mind...;-)[/quote]
The fish's name is Klau....oh, I see what you did there. :)
/Geoff Petersen
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Well, we've gone through models leaving for various reasons, Rod passing away, Bob leaving, Dobkowitz leaving, etc.... and now Rich.
See, here's the thing - I haven't had time to watch much Price this year - I've been really busy with school and my charity work; quite honestly, I don't watch as much TV as I used to. When I did see the show and the guitar up for bids (for example), I enjoyed it. Didn't ditract from the show at all, IMO.
Bottom line: The show is a go for Season 39. Let's just see what the new "concept" is, and if it doesn't work, well, then we can start mourning / panicking. I really think that as long as you keep the pricing games and everything else we've had, a new kind of topping on the proverbial sundae might work.
And to Rich - you did great. I wasn't your biggest fan at the start (I wanted Randy like 90% of you when Rod passed away; I still do), but the guy had fun. He lived out his dream. And he left in a very classy fashion with that letter.
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[quote name=\'SteveR\' post=\'244394\' date=\'Jul 17 2010, 07:33 PM\']Don't see Mochrie or Stiles doing it.[/quote]
Does Stiles still have that Two and a Half Men gig?
While we're pulling names out of a giant red-white-and-blue hat for no good reason...what's John Henson doing the nine months of the year Wipeout isn't on?
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[quote name=\'SteveR\' post=\'244394\' date=\'Jul 17 2010\']I dunno who the 'improv' guy might be but going off the short list of those who have worked with Drew on WLiiA or the touring All-Stars, Brad Sherwood might be an option. Or maybe even Chip Esten.[/quote]
I'd add Jeff Davis to that list.
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[quote name=\'Mr. Armadillo\' post=\'244473\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 09:43 AM\']Does Stiles still have that Two and a Half Men gig?[/quote]
Fifteen episodes spread out over six seasons is probably a "gig" he'd give up for regular work.
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If the Pyramid doesn't sell, they could get Andy Richter.
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This is starting to read like whenever a team fires a football coach and fans start expecting the team to hire John Madden or Bill Parcells.
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[quote name=\'DrBear\' post=\'244485\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 12:41 PM\']This is starting to read like whenever a team fires a football coach and fans start expecting the team to hire John Madden or Bill Parcells.[/quote]
Everything is possible, if you want to spend the cash.
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[quote name=\'DrBear\' post=\'244485\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 12:41 PM\']This is starting to read like whenever a team fires a football coach and fans start expecting the team to hire
John Madden or Bill Parcells.[/quote]
Been there, 2003-06. That was a rough time...
/He did get the team some pretty good current players
//Wouldn't mind having him back now given the team's look now
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[quote name=\'DrBear\' post=\'244485\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 09:41 AM\']This is starting to read like whenever a team fires a football coach and fans start expecting the team to hire John Madden or Bill Parcells.[/quote]
It always does. I'm waiting for someone to suggest that Fremantle hire Sean Connery.
/wait, I'd watch that
//"Sean, can you get me another player?"
///"I was a player with your MOTHER last night, Carey!"
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[quote name=\'DrBear\' post=\'244485\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 11:41 AM\']This is starting to read like whenever a team fires a football coach and fans start expecting the team to hire John Madden or Bill Parcells.[/quote]
You forgot Mike Ditka.
/We shall never forgive him for Ricky Williams.
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[quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244496\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 12:55 PM\']You forgot Mike Ditka.[/quote]
Will never forget Dit-ka (http://\"http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/superfans.jpg\")
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[quote name=\'MikeK\' post=\'244430\' date=\'Jul 18 2010, 09:17 AM\'][quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'244429\' date=\'Jul 18 2010, 12:04 PM\'][quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'244427\' date=\'Jul 18 2010, 07:57 AM\']Another possibility that comes to my mind is Dee Baker.[/quote]
Drew: Molly, you're going to play Clock Game. And if you can guess the prices of both prizes within 30 seconds, you'll not only win the cash bonus, but a fabulous trip.
Audience: To WHERE, Dee???[/quote]
I was thinking he could be Olmec...
Drew: We have a great prize for you! Olmec?
Olmec: *grrrrroan* You can win a trip to Paris to look for The Ragged Jock Strap of Napoleon Bonaparte.
/Please, no.
Indeed. He's busy with American Dad!, voicing the fish. The fish's name has slipped my mind...;-)
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Actually that's not the only show that Dee Baker is doing voices for; he's voicing a character named, I kid you not: Franklin Fruitmeyer, as well as a few other characters for the new Scooby Doo show called Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated on Cartoon Network(of which i'm a big fan).
Come to think of it Scooby Doo Mystery Inc has quite a few big names in the voice cast: Patrick Warburton(the voice of Joe on Family Guy) is the voice of the sheriff of the town where the gang lives, Vivica A. Fox, who is the voice of a Disc Jockey, Lewis Black, who is the voice of a character called Mr. E and of course the usual cast members, which include Mindy Cohn, Frank Welker, Grey DeLisle and replacing Casey Kasem as Shaggy is Matthew Lillard. Plus the show is actually really good and quite a few non Scooby fans have expressed their positive reviews of it.
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[quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244496\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 02:55 PM\'][quote name=\'DrBear\' post=\'244485\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 11:41 AM\']This is starting to read like whenever a team fires a football coach and fans start expecting the team to hire John Madden or Bill Parcells.[/quote]
You forgot Mike Ditka.
/We shall never forgive him for Ricky Williams.
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Neither will the city of New Orleans.
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The Bears Still Suck Polka by the Happy Schnapps Combo.
How many times must we take this disgrace
Another Bears fan throwing insults in our face
The Packers are the greatest team to ever play the game
Even if from time to time they've been a little lame
How could you ever love a team with Jim McMahon
Not even Porky Pig was as big a ham
They got a reputation that's mostly based on luck
The Bears…Still…Suck
The Bears still suck, the Bears still suck
The Bears still suck, the Bears still suck
They really really really really really really suck
Yes the Bears…Still…Suck
If you drive to Soldier Field they make you pay a toll
For cripes sake they only won one lousy Super Bowl
They make fun of Wisconsin, but we don't get upset
Where do you think that they're all headed every chance they get
We don't really hold a grudge 'cause this is all in fun
As far as football rivalries we're both number one
Still we wouldn't mind seeing Ditka run over by a truck
'Cause the Bears…Still…Suck
The Bears still suck, the Bears still suck
The Bears still suck, the Bears still suck
They really really really really really really suck
Yes the Bears…Still…Suck
(All the ladies now) The Bears still suck, the Bears still suck
The Bears still suck, the Bears still suck
They really really really really really really suck
Yes the Bears…Still…Suck
(Everybody now) The Bears still suck, the Bears still suck
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They really really really really really really suck
Yes the Bears…Still…Suck…HEY !!
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So which improv comedian announced today's taping? Surely word has leaked out by now.
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I thought the word was that J.D. Roberto would be filling in for a while.
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[quote name=\'1984Gameshowsfan\' post=\'244505\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 05:02 PM\']... and of course the usual cast members, which include ... Frank Welker, ...[/quote]
Geez, can't he find any other work?
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[quote name=\'dale_grass\' post=\'244536\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 10:38 PM\'][quote name=\'1984Gameshowsfan\' post=\'244505\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 05:02 PM\']... and of course the usual cast members, which include ... Frank Welker, ...[/quote]
Geez, can't he find any other work?[/quote]
No such thing as "too much work"
[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'244526\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 08:51 PM\']I thought the word was that J.D. Roberto would be filling in for a while.[/quote]
Oh sure, he stops hosting the Live show after I go.
/Seen him host twice!
//Not that bad, actually
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[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'244537\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 10:43 PM\'][quote name=\'dale_grass\' post=\'244536\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 10:38 PM\'][quote name=\'1984Gameshowsfan\' post=\'244505\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 05:02 PM\']... and of course the usual cast members, which include ... Frank Welker, ...[/quote]
Geez, can't he find any other work?[/quote]
No such thing as "too much work".[/quote]
You try hosting all 25 hours of the Today show.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'244526\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 08:51 PM\']I thought the word was that J.D. Roberto would be filling in for a while.
Oh sure, he stops hosting the Live show after I go.
/Seen him host twice!
//Not that bad, actually[/quote]
Totally agree. In fact, when I heard he'd be a fill in announcer, I said "He's doing the wrong job.".....Anyways, I think a good announcer/comedian would be Gary Kroeger. He's a comedian, a heck of a announcer...why not? Of course, I want Randy or Burton to get the job, but he'd be a good compromise.
David
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[quote name=\'gsgalaxy82\' post=\'244544\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 11:16 PM\'][quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'244526\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 08:51 PM\']I thought the word was that J.D. Roberto would be filling in for a while.
Oh sure, he stops hosting the Live show after I go.
/Seen him host twice!
//Not that bad, actually[/quote]
Totally agree. In fact, when I heard he'd be a fill in announcer, I said "He's doing the wrong job.".....Anyways, I think a good announcer/comedian would be Gary Kroeger. He's a comedian, a heck of a announcer...why not? Of course, I want Randy or Burton to get the job, but he'd be a good compromise.
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Y'know he's got experience with Fremantle as both a host and announcer, and is a former Saturday Night Live cast member. That's actually a pretty good option.
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[quote name=\'gsgalaxy82\' post=\'244544\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 11:16 PM\']Totally agree. In fact, when I heard he'd be a fill in announcer, I said "He's doing the wrong job.".....Anyways, I think a good announcer/comedian would be Gary Kroeger. He's a comedian, a heck of a announcer...why not? Of course, I want Randy or Burton to get the job, but he'd be a good compromise.
David[/quote]
I believe I read somewhere a couple of years back that Gary Kroeger was no longer in the world of show biz. He could've changed his mind since. If they're actually looking for a comedian, forget mainstream announcers like Randy or Burton.
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[quote name=\'BillCullen1\' post=\'244555\' date=\'Jul 20 2010, 09:13 AM\'][quote name=\'gsgalaxy82\' post=\'244544\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 11:16 PM\']Totally agree. In fact, when I heard he'd be a fill in announcer, I said "He's doing the wrong job.".....Anyways, I think a good announcer/comedian would be Gary Kroeger. He's a comedian, a heck of a announcer...why not? Of course, I want Randy or Burton to get the job, but he'd be a good compromise.
David[/quote]
I believe I read somewhere a couple of years back that Gary Kroeger was no longer in the world of show biz. He could've changed his mind since. If they're actually looking for a comedian, forget mainstream announcers like Randy or Burton.
[/quote]
Gary Kroeger now resides in Iowa where, as of a few years back, he worked for a Cedar Falls-based advertising agency...
http://www.mudd.com/news.aspx?nid=2 (http://\"http://www.mudd.com/news.aspx?nid=2\")
JD
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[quote name=\'1984Gameshowsfan\' post=\'244505\' date=\'Jul 19 2010, 06:02 PM\'][quote name=\'MikeK\' post=\'244430\' date=\'Jul 18 2010, 09:17 AM\'][quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'244429\' date=\'Jul 18 2010, 12:04 PM\'][quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'244427\' date=\'Jul 18 2010, 07:57 AM\']Another possibility that comes to my mind is Dee Baker.[/quote]
Drew: Molly, you're going to play Clock Game. And if you can guess the prices of both prizes within 30 seconds, you'll not only win the cash bonus, but a fabulous trip.
Audience: To WHERE, Dee???[/quote]
I was thinking he could be Olmec...
Drew: We have a great prize for you! Olmec?
Olmec: *grrrrroan* You can win a trip to Paris to look for The Ragged Jock Strap of Napoleon Bonaparte.
/Please, no.
Indeed. He's busy with American Dad!, voicing the fish. The fish's name has slipped my mind...;-)
[/quote]
Actually that's not the only show that Dee Baker is doing voices for; he's voicing a character named, I kid you not: Franklin Fruitmeyer, as well as a few other characters for the new Scooby Doo show called Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated on Cartoon Network(of which i'm a big fan).
Come to think of it Scooby Doo Mystery Inc has quite a few big names in the voice cast: Patrick Warburton(the voice of Joe on Family Guy) is the voice of the sheriff of the town where the gang lives, Vivica A. Fox, who is the voice of a Disc Jockey, Lewis Black, who is the voice of a character called Mr. E and of course the usual cast members, which include Mindy Cohn, Frank Welker, Grey DeLisle and replacing Casey Kasem as Shaggy is Matthew Lillard. Plus the show is actually really good and quite a few non Scooby fans have expressed their positive reviews of it.
[/quote]
Isn't that the one where Velma now has an attitude (problem) with a 24/7 sleepy-eyed cynical look that you wished someone would slap off her face? And isn't her character now written to make her "hot"? (or so I heard...)
If the latter, then I am convinced new Scooby series and movies MUST be written by members of Internet Scooby fandoms from the '90s. Besides wishing Velma was hotter, I think veiled pot jokes made it to mainstream Scooby, as did the burying of Scrappy (and his erasure in promoting DVDs of series that he appeared on!)
ObGS: There was a "Mark Winkendale" character on one ep. of The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries.
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I just hope whoever they end up going with is somewhat professional and not funny all through the show.
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[quote name=\'JMFabiano\' post=\'244618\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 02:24 PM\']And isn't her character now written to make her "hot"? (or so I heard...)[/quote]
It wasn't before?
If the latter, then I am convinced new Scooby series and movies MUST be written by members of Internet Scooby fandoms from the '90s.
Because nobody else is capable of thinking the geeky chick is hawt?
/come to think of it, my GF has a Velma thing going on
//if the Mystery Machine is rockin'...
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[quote name=\'TPIRFAN1964\' post=\'244619\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 05:26 PM\']I just hope whoever they end up going with is somewhat professional and not funny all through the show.[/quote]
Agreed. I don't want to see a repeat of the Drewcases fiasco. Mixing it up a little is OK, but don't make it into "The Price is (Va)right(y)"
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'244621\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 04:29 PM\'][quote name=\'JMFabiano\' post=\'244618\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 02:24 PM\']And isn't her character now written to make her "hot"? (or so I heard...)[/quote]
It wasn't before?
[/quote]
Which one was Velma? Wasn't Velma the fat one with the tinted glasses?
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[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'244682\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 12:12 AM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'244621\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 04:29 PM\'][quote name=\'JMFabiano\' post=\'244618\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 02:24 PM\']And isn't her character now written to make her "hot"? (or so I heard...)[/quote]
It wasn't before?
[/quote]
Which one was Velma? Wasn't Velma the fat one with the tinted glasses?
[/quote]
Yes...I never got the impression of her being anything close to hot until the live-action movie came out.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'244621\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 05:29 PM\']Because nobody else is capable of thinking the geeky chick is hawt?[/quote]
Indeed. (http://\"http://tv.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/linda_cardellini_maxim3.jpg\")
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[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'244682\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 12:12 AM\']Which one was Velma? Wasn't Velma the fat one with the tinted glasses?[/quote]
I always assumed she was a lesbian.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'244688\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 11:24 PM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'244621\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 05:29 PM\']Because nobody else is capable of thinking the geeky chick is hawt?[/quote]
Indeed. (http://\"http://tv.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/linda_cardellini_maxim3.jpg\")
[/quote]
I see what you did there, will subscribe, be in my bunk, etc.
If done right, Velma > Daphne. That was one of the instances.
/slashies because I used all the memes in a sentence
ObThread: Anybody know if Roberto did a musical number with the models, since it's going to be a "variety" show? Or did he use "Variety" speak?
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"A lovely skein!"
-Jason
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Looks like some Whose Line? regulars are getting to be "guest announcers"...
Press release from CBS (http://\"http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/original/release?id=257&dpid=57&rid=25630\")...
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[quote name=\'JMFabiano\' post=\'244618\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 04:24 PM\']And isn't her character now written to make her "hot"? (or so I heard...)[/quote]
Yeah- her orange sweater is a little more "form fitting" and she doesn't look frumpy anymore. She's a lot more sarcastic now, too. (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4sC8L-cxA8\")
/Wasn't hot for Velma until the live movies
//Gary Cole voices Fred's Dad...
///...who happens to look just like Bill Lumbergh
////yeah......
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[quote name=\'Jeremy Nelson\' post=\'244752\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 02:38 PM\']///...who happens to look just like Bill Lumbergh[/quote]So...yeah...I'm gonna need to have you to provide pictorial proof of that...yeah.
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[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'244753\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 05:05 PM\'][quote name=\'Jeremy Nelson\' post=\'244752\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 02:38 PM\']///...who happens to look just like Bill Lumbergh[/quote]So...yeah...I'm gonna need to have you to provide pictorial proof of that...yeah.
[/quote]
I don't see any photos online, but check out the video at 3:32. (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4sC8L-cxA8\")
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[quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244750\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 05:27 PM\']Looks like some Whose Line? regulars are getting to be "guest announcers"...
Press release from CBS (http://\"http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/original/release?id=257&dpid=57&rid=25630\")...[/quote]
No auditions needed, I guess.
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[quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244750\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 02:27 PM\']Press release from CBS (http://\"http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/original/release?id=257&dpid=57&rid=25630\")...[/quote]
FTFA:
and has guest hosted "Talk Soup," "The Big Moment" and "The New Dating Game."
I see that the PR folks in the big leagues do their homework, too.
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You know, I had an interesting thought... I don't know how feasible it would be for the show, though...
What if Mike Richards intends on not replacing Rich Fields? That is, make the announcer position a rotating one, similar to the models.
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[quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244750\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 05:27 PM\']Looks like some Whose Line? regulars are getting to be "guest announcers"...
Press release from CBS (http://\"http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/original/release?id=257&dpid=57&rid=25630\")...[/quote]
Called it. (http://\"http://colbertnation.mtvnimages.com/images/shows/colbert_report/video_archive/season_4/cr_04009_01_v6.jpg\")
Meh on JD Roberto, though it's not like he had much to work with on Shop Til You're Slightly Winded.
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[quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244750\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 02:27 PM\']Looks like some Whose Line? regulars are getting to be "guest announcers"...[/quote]
I'm shocked ... SHOCKED!!!
/Could've seen this coming down Genesee.
So when do they change the title to "Whose Prize Is It Anyway"?
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'244776\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 10:23 PM\'][quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244750\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 02:27 PM\']Looks like some Whose Line? regulars are getting to be "guest announcers"...[/quote]
I'm shocked ... SHOCKED!!![/quote]
Exactly. Once the phrase "improv comic" was put out there by Mr. Fields, did anybody seriously think we weren't going to see folks from Drew's posse?
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[quote name=\'Jeremy Nelson\' post=\'244752\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 04:38 PM\'][quote name=\'JMFabiano\' post=\'244618\' date=\'Jul 21 2010, 04:24 PM\']And isn't her character now written to make her "hot"? (or so I heard...)[/quote]
Yeah- her orange sweater is a little more "form fitting" and she doesn't look frumpy anymore. She's a lot more sarcastic now, too. (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4sC8L-cxA8\")
/Wasn't hot for Velma until the live movies
//Gary Cole voices Fred's Dad...
///...who happens to look just like Bill Lumbergh
////yeah......
[/quote]
And she wants to get into Shaggy's pants, apparently? (this is prob. the origin of the hot/whore comments)
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'244776\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 09:23 PM\'][quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244750\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 02:27 PM\']Looks like some Whose Line? regulars are getting to be "guest announcers"...[/quote]
I'm shocked ... SHOCKED!!!
/Could've seen this coming down Genesee.
So when do they change the title to "Whose Prize Is It Anyway"?
[/quote]
STUNNED, er, SHOCKED is the only word for how...SHOCKED I am!
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[quote name=\'JMFabiano\' post=\'244786\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 08:39 PM\']And she wants to get into Shaggy's pants, apparently? (this is prob. the origin of the hot/whore comments)[/quote]
At least in my case, you'd be very very incorrect.
/what can I say, I likes the smart women
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'244790\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 10:54 PM\'][quote name=\'JMFabiano\' post=\'244786\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 08:39 PM\']And she wants to get into Shaggy's pants, apparently? (this is prob. the origin of the hot/whore comments)[/quote]
At least in my case, you'd be very very incorrect.
/what can I say, I likes the smart women
[/quote]
Me too. And the derogatory comments about Miss Dinkley are not my own.I think this wrinkle of her having a thing for Shaggy mutated into the whole "trying to make her hot/she's a whore" thing. Or so I heard.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'244777\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 07:32 PM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'244776\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 10:23 PM\'][quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244750\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 02:27 PM\']Looks like some Whose Line? regulars are getting to be "guest announcers"...[/quote]
I'm shocked ... SHOCKED!!![/quote]
Exactly. Once the phrase "improv comic" was put out there by Mr. Fields, did anybody seriously think we weren't going to see folks from Drew's posse?[/quote]
Taking a cue from a smart person on g-r.net, whose idea was it anyway?
/Wondering if they ran the "variety show within a game show" concept by their Executive Consultant.
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Coming this fall to CBS...."Whose Price Is It, Anyway?"......Well, good luck to those three, especially the "Drew Crew" of improv stars. As long as Sherwood doesn't do the "Come On Downs" in the style of the B-52's lead sing....I better not give them ideas! :)
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[quote name=\'LetsGoMets2003\' post=\'244802\' date=\'Jul 23 2010, 02:59 AM\']As long as Sherwood doesn't do the "Come On Downs" in the style of the B-52's lead sing....I better not give them ideas! :)[/quote]
Would that be so bad?
"It's a new Chrysler! It's big as a whale and about to set saaaaail. Comes with standard features and sits about 20! Back to you Drew."
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Now I really wish GSN would air the old TPIR episodes. I can see it turn into a totally different show where the game itself is second banana, however thats the only way progress is made i guess. Mind you my favourite years for TPIR was when I was growing up (mid 80s - mid 90s). I haven't been captured by it since.
Most of the reasons I watched are long gone. The familiar family feel is now gone to a commercial, busy carnival feel... party-ish but like a half drunk party. Many contestants for years never cared what they were doing on stage or what the host said or did, let alone who they were. They needed laugh tracks for Bob the last few years when he would bother to make a joke because nobody was listening, the feeling i got anyway. The rare time a contestant knows of their surroundings and what they're actually doing is a breath of fresh air, but its a rarity. A standing ovation is not earned its what you do cause you may see yourself on TV. I know it's not just TPIR. It's changing to match the times of today. Television is. I guess that's why I can't watch television much any more either.
The reasons I tuned in to be entertained are stuck watching old game shows just to see someone take it half seriously for once. It was the best balance of fun and seriousness. For years watching the show, always dreamed about being involved with TPIR or even hosting it or announcing for it. Now its just gone too far for me.
Television is not like it was, because society is not like it was. I always said I was born 10 years too late.
Heres hope that GSN or some other classic game show channel will do their part and let us re-live the old TPIR. It's not like it's the same show any more anyway.
I know my views aren't popular, but I have never been one for popularity.
Argo
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Call me psychic, but somehow, I just knew that when the words "improv comic" came into play when looking for a new announcer, it hit me that they might try to lure some of Drew's ol' buddies from WLIIA into the mix.
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1. I'm confused now. Velma from Scooby-Doo is a guest announcer?
2. For those believing a national monument is being defaced with comedy, remember - the original Cullen TPIR used to give out gag "bonus" gifts every so often (my favorite was the peacock that went with a color TV to serve as a color guide).
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'244758\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 03:35 PM\']I see that the PR folks in the big leagues do their homework, too.[/quote]Heck, this one can't tell the difference between "Who's" and "Whose."
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[quote name=\'DrBear\' post=\'244816\' date=\'Jul 23 2010, 10:15 AM\']2. For those believing a national monument is being defaced with comedy, remember - the original Cullen TPIR used to give out gag "bonus" gifts every so often (my favorite was the peacock that went with a color TV to serve as a color guide).[/quote]
Yes, that gag bonus gift can be found in one of the Cullen episodes (1/20/1958) at the Paley Center for Media's collection. To further add, Cullen then explains to the audience that all nighttime programming was being seen in both black & white and in color. He demonstrates this by showing one side of his jacket's bold red inside lining (for those viewers with color sets), and then the other side of his jacket's lining but with a big "RED" card taped inside (for those viewers with B&W sets).
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'244776\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 06:23 PM\'][quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244750\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 02:27 PM\']Looks like some Whose Line? regulars are getting to be "guest announcers"...[/quote]
I'm shocked ... SHOCKED!!!
/Could've seen this coming down Genesee.
So when do they change the title to "Whose Prize Is It Anyway"?
[/quote]
We might see more of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrwqhJaU3G4 (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrwqhJaU3G4\")
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[quote name=\'joshg\' post=\'244827\' date=\'Jul 23 2010, 11:47 AM\']http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrwqhJaU3G4 (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrwqhJaU3G4\")[/quote]
That would be an amazingly kickass Showcase theme. Let the models in on it too!
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[quote name=\'DrBear\' post=\'244816\' date=\'Jul 23 2010, 09:15 AM\']1. I'm confused now. Velma from Scooby-Doo is a guest announcer?[/quote]
No, she was a contestant. Keep up.
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[quote name=\'Mr. Brown\' post=\'244760\' date=\'Jul 22 2010, 07:18 PM\']You know, I had an interesting thought... I don't know how feasible it would be for the show, though...
What if Mike Richards intends on not replacing Rich Fields? That is, make the announcer position a rotating one, similar to the models.[/quote]
That's a pretty cool idea!
Why the need for a permanent replacement anyhow?. Just use rotating announcers instead.
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I thought Rich had said that he would NOT be doing the show. Why would he agree to a rotating position?
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[quote name=\'whewfan\' post=\'244962\' date=\'Jul 25 2010, 03:59 PM\']I thought Rich had said that he would NOT be doing the show. Why would he agree to a rotating position?[/quote]
The suggestion was that Mike Richards not replace Rich Fields with one single individual, and replace him instead with a rotating group of announcers. Either way, they're replacing Rich.
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Yeah, I should've clarified that a little better. What I meant is that they would not fill his position with any single individual.
I can see how you can find that confusing.
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Who did the voiceovers for the "not appearing on stage" prizes on today's rerun? It wasn't Rich.
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[quote name=\'SteveR\' post=\'245010\' date=\'Jul 26 2010, 10:46 AM\']Who did the voiceovers for the "not appearing on stage" prizes on today's rerun? It wasn't Rich.[/quote]
My guess would be it was J.D. Ruberto.
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I'd also like to make mention that I have read somewhere, forget where now, that CBS is going with a talk show. similar to The View, to replace ATWT. Julie Chen is to be one of the co-hosts. So, it appears we won't be seeing another gameshow on CBS.
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[quote name=\'TPIRFAN1964\' post=\'245026\' date=\'Jul 26 2010, 12:45 PM\']I'd also like to make mention that I have read somewhere, forget where now, that CBS is going with a talk show. similar to The View, to replace ATWT. Julie Chen is to be one of the co-hosts. So, it appears we won't be seeing another gameshow on CBS.[/quote]
http://gameshow.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=20424 (http://\"http://gameshow.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=20424\")
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I'm a bit confused now - according to Rich's statement, he indicated that Mike would be holding an on-air audition search for a new announcer, but yet we have only heard of 3, who are said to be "rotating announcers". So, does this mean these three will be the only announcers? And there will not just be one as we have been used to all these years?
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It means not only do we not know what they're planning, they probably don't either.
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[quote name=\'Mr. Armadillo\' post=\'245080\' date=\'Jul 27 2010, 06:25 AM\']It means not only do we not know what they're planning, they probably don't either.[/quote]
Ha ha, very funny. You said "planning". There's no plan over there. It's all darts thrown at a dart board.
Josh
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[quote name=\'TPIRFAN1964\' post=\'245074\' date=\'Jul 26 2010, 11:31 PM\']I'm a bit confused now - according to Rich's statement, he indicated that Mike would be holding an on-air audition search for a new announcer, but yet we have only heard of 3, who are said to be "rotating announcers". So, does this mean these three will be the only announcers? And there will not just be one as we have been used to all these years?[/quote]
I think it's way too early to be making conclusions based on vague press releases and second-hand information. Not that this has ever stopped us before.
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What are your thoughts on what would have happened had Rod Roddy still been the announcer.
Do you think he would have survived the axe or gone the same way as Rich?
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'245084\' date=\'Jul 27 2010, 07:07 AM\']I think it's way too early to be making conclusions based on vague press releases and second-hand information. Not that this has ever stopped us before.[/quote]
But I'm *used* to things being the SAME. If things are going to CHANGE, I need to know about it well in advance so I can figure out how I'm going to cope.
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But I'm *used* to things being the SAME. If things are going to CHANGE, I need to know about it well in advance so I can figure out how I'm going to cope.
Just throw your TV out the window.
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[quote name=\'Fedya\' post=\'245098\' date=\'Jul 27 2010, 01:10 PM\']
But I'm *used* to things being the SAME. If things are going to CHANGE, I need to know about it well in advance so I can figure out how I'm going to cope.
Just throw your TV out the window.
[/quote]
If you liked Downfall, tune in this fall for Defenstration!, only on FOX!
/I'd watch it
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JD Roberto doesn't sound to bad, from what I've heard so far, since he's been doing the voice-over for the "promotional consideration provided by..." plugs before the second showcase showdown. When I first heard him, he sounded a little like Paul Boland.
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[quote name=\'JayDLewis\' post=\'244812\' date=\'Jul 23 2010, 06:37 AM\'][quote name=\'LetsGoMets2003\' post=\'244802\' date=\'Jul 23 2010, 02:59 AM\']As long as Sherwood doesn't do the "Come On Downs" in the style of the B-52's lead sing....I better not give them ideas! :)[/quote]
Would that be so bad?
"It's a new Chrysler! It's big as a whale and about to set saaaaail. Comes with standard features and sits about 20! Back to you Drew."[/quote]
Sounds like they're debuting a new game -- Jukebox Money. (:))
--Charlie
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Does this make Bob's old dressing room the "Love Shack"?
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As long as he keeps heis "Rock Lobster" in his pants!
/oh, wait it's a "Monster in his pants, and it does a funny dance".
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I just knew this thread would roam.
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'245300\' date=\'Aug 2 2010, 12:46 PM\']I just knew this thread would roam.[/quote]
Oh come on. Follow your bliss. Everyone else is doing it.
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Heads up, our favorite leak "nanny" is hinting that there is yet another new executive producer (http://\"http://www.golden-road.net/index.php/topic,15304.msg254263.html#msg254263\")... could Drew have gotten P.O.'d about Rich's ouster? Let the speculation begin!
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'245300\' date=\'Aug 2 2010, 12:46 PM\']I just knew this thread would roam.[/quote]
But only if you want to...oooooh...
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Has anyone heard if there are to be anymore auditions for the announcer's spot, besides who know of already:
JD Roberto - Brad Sherwood - Jeff Davis
Thanks
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I guess I'm hearing something different. If Roberto is the one doing the "Promotional Consideration"... In a word: Yuck.
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It appears, if it is JD doing the consolation prize plugs before the second showcase showdown, that he has been asked to tone down his voice a little. For the last couple of days he sounds a little more normal than when he was first heard, IMHO.
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[quote name=\'TPIRFAN1964\' post=\'246342\' date=\'Aug 24 2010, 01:39 PM\']It appears, if it is JD doing the consolation prize plugs before the second showcase showdown, that he has been asked to tone down his voice a little. For the last couple of days he sounds a little more normal than when he was first heard, IMHO.[/quote]
Anyone got sound clips?
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Does anyone know what the exact date is for the 39th Season Premiere of Price?
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[quote name=\'TPIRFAN1964\' post=\'247153\' date=\'Sep 8 2010, 04:25 PM\']Does anyone know what the exact date is for the 39th Season Premiere of Price?[/quote]
September 20th, last time I checked.
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There is a NEW video up at priceisright.com with Mike Richards, mentioning some NEW things that will be happening with the show. It involves the models. There is also some clips showing JD Roberto and Jeff Davis behind the podium. Check it out.
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[quote name=\'TPIRFAN1964\' post=\'247716\' date=\'Sep 16 2010, 08:00 AM\']It involves the models.[/quote]If it includes whipped cream and chocolate sauce, I'm all for it.
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[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'247724\' date=\'Sep 16 2010, 08:17 AM\'][quote name=\'TPIRFAN1964\' post=\'247716\' date=\'Sep 16 2010, 08:00 AM\']It involves the models.[/quote]If it includes whipped cream and chocolate sauce, I'm all for it.
[/quote]
You left out the part where they go to home viewer's house for the "Create Your Own Fantasy Showcase".
/Let's see...Hot Tub, Waterbed, Digital Video Camera and Egyptian Cotton Towels & Bed Linen from Bed Bath & Beyond.
//You said the models are bringing chocolate sauce, right? :)
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Don't forget the cherry.
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[quote name=\'pianogeek\' post=\'247727\' date=\'Sep 16 2010, 08:21 AM\']Don't forget the cherry.[/quote]
If any of the models still have one of those, I'll smile and kiss a pig.
/in my bunk
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[quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'247726\' date=\'Sep 16 2010, 09:56 AM\']/Let's see...Hot Tub, Waterbed, Digital Video Camera and Egyptian Cotton Towels & Bed Linen from Bed Bath & Beyond.
//You said the models are bringing chocolate sauce, right? :)[/quote]
Only if the price is right.
/For the chocolate sauce, that is
//Two and a quarter
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Well, after watching the SP earlier today - I must admit that JD Roberto didn't do that bad of a job. Listening to him throughout the show, he reminded me a little of Roger Rose when he was sub-announcing after the passing of Rod Roddy. I just hope we won't have to contend with rotating announcers for the rest of the season. I hope they will choose one to be a permanent announcer.
I also loved the new chase lights and graphics at the beginning of the show. Very nifty!!
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I disagree. There seems to be a trend away from announcers who sound like announcers. I liked announcers who sounded like announcers. JD doing the intro today just sounded like a regular guy yelling into a microphone.
I hope the others at least try to sound like announcers.
I don't want comedy, I want someone who sounds professional.
...Or is it possible to get both?
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[quote name=\'LA the DJ\' post=\'247995\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 01:16 AM\']I disagree. There seems to be a trend away from announcers who sound like announcers. I liked announcers who sounded like announcers. JD doing the intro today just sounded like a regular guy yelling into a microphone.
I hope the others at least try to sound like announcers.
I don't want comedy, I want someone who sounds professional.
...Or is it possible to get both?[/quote]
Unfortunately, it does seem to be a trend shows are getting away from. That is, shows that even bother to use announcers in the first place. JD's announcing was a bit jarring to me, but it just might take some getting used to for me. I had a similar reaction when I heard Joey Fatone announcing for Feud.
At least they do keep JD in studio...
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[quote name=\'LA the DJ\' post=\'247995\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 01:16 AM\']I don't want comedy, I want someone who sounds professional.
...Or is it possible to get both?[/quote]
Yes (http://\"http://www.tvrandywest.com/\").
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[quote name=\'LA the DJ\' post=\'247995\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 01:16 AM\']I disagree. There seems to be a trend away from announcers who sound like announcers. I liked announcers who sounded like announcers. JD doing the intro today just sounded like a regular guy yelling into a microphone.[/quote]
To me, it sounded like a stereotypical (and somewhat artificial) game show host yelling into a microphone, but obviously ymmv.
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There's only one man for the job imho - original Price announcer, the legend that is Mr JOHNNY GILBERT.
ROD was a legend too imho and so was always gonna be a difficult act to follow. Rich never really filled the void left by Rod imo.
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[quote name=\'Gameshowcrackers\' post=\'248038\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 03:48 PM\']There's only one man for the job imho - original Price announcer, the legend that is Mr JOHNNY GILBERT.[/quote]
Actually, Don Pardo was the original announcer......Johnny Gilbert didn't start until 1963.
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[quote name=\'Gameshowcrackers\' post=\'248038\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 03:48 PM\']There's only one man for the job imho - original Price announcer, the legend that is Mr JOHNNY GILBERT.[/quote]
My, but that's a lot of emphasis to put on something that isn't even true.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'248049\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 07:13 PM\'][quote name=\'Gameshowcrackers\' post=\'248038\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 03:48 PM\']There's only one man for the job imho - original Price announcer, the legend that is Mr JOHNNY GILBERT.[/quote]
My, but that's a lot of emphasis to put on something that isn't even true.
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Johnny did announce on the original Price, but was not the original announcer.
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^ Johnny Gilbert became the announcer on TPIR when it moved to ABC. Don Pardo was contracted to NBC, though G-T did offer him $50K a year to jump ship. Pardo opted to stay at NBC - looking back, that was a wise decision.
Back on topic. JD makes Rich sound like Johnny O - figureatively speaking. That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it.
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[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'248050\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 08:12 PM\'][quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'248049\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 07:13 PM\'][quote name=\'Gameshowcrackers\' post=\'248038\' date=\'Sep 21 2010, 03:48 PM\']There's only one man for the job imho - original Price announcer, the legend that is Mr JOHNNY GILBERT.[/quote]My, but that's a lot of emphasis to put on something that isn't even true.[/quote]Johnny did announce on the original Price, but was not the original announcer.[/quote]
Which, as I said, makes it not true.
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Am I the only one who thinks JD Roberto looks like mid-70s Bob Eubanks?
As for his announcing, he has the energy, he just needs to work on where to add so much emphasis during reads. His random interjections seem a bit weird too. I kinda like the peanut gallery feeling, but if he's going to speak up, do so, and not just make it sound like random mutterings. Someone said it's like he doesn't realize his mic is on, and I agree 100%. Johnny O added the occasional joke, and it worked.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'248101\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 02:03 PM\']Someone said it's like he doesn't realize his mic is on, and I agree 100%.[/quote]
How do you know the production team isn't encouraging him to make comments as he sees fit?
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I haven't scanned all 21 pages on the topic, so please forgive me if I'm repeating the news, but another announcer scheduled for an on-air tryout is David Lawrence (aka David H. Lawrence XVII, his SAG name). Though you may recognize him as one of the second-tier villains from Heroes seasons 3-4 (Eric Doyle the "puppet master") or some of his other recent TV guest spots like "Lost" and "The Unit," his friendship with Drew Carey goes back to when David was a morning-drive DJ in Cleveland in the '80s and Drew got into the comedy biz by writing jokes for him. Quoting David from a post in his Google group dedicated to voiceover:
"I'd love to see you in the studio audience for my on-air audition for The Price Is Right. I'll be doing 14 shows (now THAT'S an audition!), and you can visit their website to reserve your seat. You might even get picked to come up to Contestant's Row, bid, play a pricing game, spin the wheel, or participate in the Showcase Showdown!
"The dates I know about are October 25, 26 and 27, and November 1, 2 and 3. They tape two shows a day - and I don't know when the 13th and 14th shows are going to be taped."
P.S. Full disclosure: I'm an acquaintance of David, starting when he hosted his tech talk radio show, Online Tonight.
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I was never Rich's biggest supporter, and I'm sure Randy would be a great fit, but FM doesn't seem interested in him.
That being said, looking back at the post-Rod auditions, just about every one of those guys had a better vocal quality than Roberto does. Even the ones we hated. Freemantle Mike Richards wants more personality, and i can understand that, but it's also The Price is Right, what has become a television institution. It should at the very least have a professional sounding announcer.
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[quote name=\'LA the DJ\' post=\'248111\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 12:56 PM\']That being said, looking back at the post-Rod auditions, just about every one of those guys had a better vocal quality than Roberto does.[/quote]
Clearly you didn't hear Daniel Rosen.
It should at the very least have a professional sounding announcer.
Roberto sounds perfectly serviceable to me. I think to suggest he's "unprofessional" is a stretch. A BIG stretch.
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[quote name=\'LouKip\' post=\'248109\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 02:43 PM\']You might even get picked to come up to Contestant's Row, bid, play a pricing game, spin the wheel, or participate in the Showcase Showdown![/quote]
Anyone care to copy-edit that sentence? I can find 2 things I'd tighten up.
-M
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'248101\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 02:03 PM\'](The announcer's) random interjections seem a bit weird too. I kinda like the peanut gallery feeling, but if he's going to speak up, do so, and not just make it sound like random mutterings.[/quote]
What makes them seem weird to me is that he's not on camera. When one of the models comments, we're seeing them at the same time; they're part of the scene. When Jonathan does it on LMAD, he's there. It's not the randomness that bothers me, it's the disembodied-voiceness of it. I have no problem with there being a little more conversation. I encourage it from the models; it seems to me it'll make them much more "characters" in this show than just eye candy.
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[quote name=\'jmangin\' post=\'248108\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 03:05 PM\'][quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'248101\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 02:03 PM\']Someone said it's like he doesn't realize his mic is on, and I agree 100%.[/quote]
How do you know the production team isn't encouraging him to make comments as he sees fit?
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I'm sure they are. What I'm saying is that it seems like he doesn't realize his mic is on, and Clay made a valid point as well. If they want him to add some more to the show, then that's fine, but the random one or two word comments on top of not showing him just seems weird.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'248112\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 03:14 PM\']Roberto sounds perfectly serviceable to me. I think to suggest he's "unprofessional" is a stretch. A BIG stretch.[/quote]
To boot/full disclosure:
Wasn't a big fan of his based off of the promotional annoucement v/o's during the summer but his ability to ad-lib (i.e. based off of the mother's lost car radio that was a lead-in to the car reveal and his "perfect prize for an Iowan -- a sailboat!") gets points from me. Agreed with Chris re: "unprofessional."
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'248121\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 04:47 PM\'][quote name=\'jmangin\' post=\'248108\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 03:05 PM\'][quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'248101\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 02:03 PM\']Someone said it's like he doesn't realize his mic is on, and I agree 100%.[/quote]How do you know the production team isn't encouraging him to make comments as he sees fit?[/quote]I'm sure they are. What I'm saying is that it seems like he doesn't realize his mic is on, and Clay made a valid point as well. If they want him to add some more to the show, then that's fine, but the random one or two word comments on top of not showing him just seems weird.[/quote]If he doesn't realize it, then obviously the production staff are OK leaving that stuff in, because they had ample time to listen and either pull him aside or to leave it be.
The problem is that it sounds really bush league. You don't want the public address guy doing color commentary during a baseball game, you want him to say "Now batting, That Guy" or to call for your attention when something is about to happen. If they want to build some sort of rapport, that's fine, but put JD on screen, then.
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[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'248131\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 10:03 PM\'][quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'248121\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 04:47 PM\'][quote name=\'jmangin\' post=\'248108\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 03:05 PM\'][quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'248101\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 02:03 PM\']Someone said it's like he doesn't realize his mic is on, and I agree 100%.[/quote]How do you know the production team isn't encouraging him to make comments as he sees fit?[/quote]I'm sure they are. What I'm saying is that it seems like he doesn't realize his mic is on, and Clay made a valid point as well. If they want him to add some more to the show, then that's fine, but the random one or two word comments on top of not showing him just seems weird.[/quote]If he doesn't realize it, then obviously the production staff are OK leaving that stuff in, because they had ample time to listen and either pull him aside or to leave it be.
The problem is that it sounds really bush league. [/quote]
You agree more than you realize. fg's not saying that JD is clueless about the mike being on. He's saying the end result is that it seems like he doesn't realize the mike is on. Obviously (even for Fremantle), this is something that professional producers and professional audio engineers and professional announcer-types are not doing accidentally. Still, the randomness of it gives the appearance that it's a mistake.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'248136\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 07:20 PM\']You agree more than you realize.[/quote]Then that's business as usual. I was agreeing with him, disagreeing with Jacob.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'248112\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 04:14 PM\']Roberto sounds perfectly serviceable to me. I think to suggest he's "unprofessional" is a stretch. A BIG stretch.[/quote]
I guess it's all in how you're defining "professional". His reads are definitely clear and understandable, he just badly lacks the "voice", the talent that generally carries you to that spot to begin with. His high-pitched almost screaming of the intro and very bland cadence doesn't come across as the sound of a professional copy-reader. In the world of voiceovers, I can think of a couple things a voice like that might be useful for, but live announce is not one of them.
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[quote name=\'LouKip\' post=\'248109\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 03:43 PM\']spin the wheel, or participate in the Showcase Showdown![/quote]
Spinning the wheel IS participating in the Showcase Showdown.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'248136\' date=\'Sep 22 2010, 09:20 PM\']Obviously (even for Fremantle), this is something that professional producers and professional audio engineers and professional announcer-types are not doing accidentally. Still, the randomness of it gives the appearance that it's a mistake.[/quote]
The randomness and not-that-funniness both. While J.D. is indeed able to spit out the copy, his voice just doesn't have the presence. He's no better than Rich. When they show him, it's as if he's the son-in-law of one of the producers.
Brad Sherwood might up the funny, but his voice is just as bland. Maybe Drew's pal David Lawrence, since he was a DJ, will have the vocal presence to pull it off. Gosh, I hope somebody can.
It's funny, though. Drew might be giving models mikes and putting the announcer on screen to be gregarious, but they add nothing, and only take away from the real stars, the contestants. Drew himself seems to be explaining the rules better this year, but isn't as funny. Yesterday, the showcase winner ran to where the car was and slid into the swanky backdrop--that's good stuff, but Drew is pretty boring.
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Jeff Davis's shows are now airing in the afternoon, starting this week.
I thought he was pretty good on the intro and the come on downs, but his prize descriptions are a little weak. Definitely better than JD, though.
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I'll agree that Davis has a much better voice, but he seems to be lacking energy.
His voice kind of reminds me of one of the announcers of the 80's, but who exactly escapes me.
Maybe he's a bit Jack Clark-ish?
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Davis sounds an awful lot like the guy in the Netflix radio commercials.
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I listened to a quick clip of Jeff. He reminds me a little of Dean Goss during his IUFB copy reads. I know it's not what LA the DJ meant, but he does have an 80s game show announcer style, like an 80s Top-40 or drive-time DJ who moonlighted as a game show announcer (Dean, Charlie Tuna).
However, I think it fits with the looser-structured TPiR of today. I don't think his style would've worked during the Johnny O. replacement auditions.
All in all, I liked him. He's not perfect, but I think with a little coaching, he could be a really good announcer.
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Not sure if this is Brad's first episode to be aired, but today is the first day I'm hearing him. He sure does sound like he's using that Whose Line "game show host" voice a lot -- even when he's conversing with Drew.
BTW, it's so frustrating to watch someone play Ten Chances when they don't know "the catch."
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Brad seemed to get better (imo) as the show went on - his CNAOS almost sounded normal - and his showcases were decent. Wonder if someone told him to tone it down or he was more relaxed.
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I like Brad's way of announcing better than I do of JD's and Jeff's. For some reason, when listening to Brad announce, he sounded alot like another announcer but, for the life of me, can't think of who. Anyway, he sounded great in my opinion.
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It occurred to me a little while ago, who Brad Sherwood sounded like....Jim Thornton, when he auditioned in 2004.
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Brad sounded like a bad impression of Don Pardo.
He Stinks!! (http://\"http://www.jimhillmedia.com/mb/images/upload/The-Critic-1-1-web.jpg\")
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I've got to say.....Brad's not bad - especially compared to Jeff Davis. JMHO....
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[quote name=\'Steve_Bier\' post=\'249119\' date=\'Oct 13 2010, 05:08 PM\']I've got to say.....Brad's not bad - especially compared to Jeff Davis. JMHO....[/quote]The problem is that he isn't great either. He can capably read the prize descriptions, but his read from the top up until Drew entered was terrible.
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[quote name=\'Steve_Bier\' post=\'249119\' date=\'Oct 13 2010, 07:08 PM\']I've got to say.....Brad's not bad - especially compared to Jeff Davis. JMHO....[/quote]
I've got to say.....the complete opposite. I saw Jeff Davis after Brad and thought he was a polished jewel by comparison. Davis has enough bottom in his voice that he didn't have to yell to convey excitement. He didn't mock each item as he described it, though he could put a smirk or a smile on it if there was reason to.
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[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'249229\' date=\'Oct 15 2010, 12:35 AM\'][quote name=\'Steve_Bier\' post=\'249119\' date=\'Oct 13 2010, 07:08 PM\']I've got to say.....Brad's not bad - especially compared to Jeff Davis. JMHO....[/quote]
I've got to say.....the complete opposite. I saw Jeff Davis after Brad and thought he was a polished jewel by comparison. Davis has enough bottom in his voice that he didn't have to yell to convey excitement. He didn't mock each item as he described it, though he could put a smirk or a smile on it if there was reason to.
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I had heard Jeff for the first time today, and the first thing that came to my mind was Johnny Gilbert meets Bob Hilton. Not bad, just takes a little getting used to.
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Jeff needs to back his mouth off the microphone! Why he feels he has to have the microphone right up to his mouth is beyond me. I don't believe JD ever had the microphone so close.
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[quote name=\'TPIRFAN1964\' post=\'249258\' date=\'Oct 15 2010, 03:12 PM\']Why he feels he has to have the microphone right up to his mouth is beyond me.[/quote]
I don't think it's all that uncommon, actually. The closer you are to the mic, the better your voice is picked up.
This is primarily a radio thing, though, right?
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Out of the three I've seen so far, I most prefer J.D.
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[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'249333\' date=\'Oct 17 2010, 08:23 AM\'][quote name=\'TPIRFAN1964\' post=\'249258\' date=\'Oct 15 2010, 03:12 PM\']Why he feels he has to have the microphone right up to his mouth is beyond me.[/quote]
I don't think it's all that uncommon, actually. The closer you are to the mic, the better your voice is picked up.
This is primarily a radio thing, though, right?
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Interesting side notes on working the mic for TV, and specifically for "Price". Traditionally TV announcers would work about a half-foot from the mic. The early and mid-century mics couldn't handle the close proximity, and the style was a carry-over from radio days when a little room ambience was considered desirable and was the norm. Johnny O commented to me how he had to tighten up on the mic as the "Price" audience became more raucus over the early years. By the time Rod was there, he was eating the mic, and it was re-mounted on the podium to permit that placement without blocking his sightlines. During those years the proximity sound became the norm - think of the promo and movie trailer voice-overs you hear now in which you hear all the breath sounds and zero room ambience. Think, Don LaFontaine's "In a world..." style.
By the time I got to "Price" I was told it was imperative to swallow that mic because the audience was so hot that far too much audience was in the mix unless I dominated my mic. Audio folks mixing the show at the time explained the difficulty they had keeping a good balance when both Bob's and the announcer's mics were both potted-up simultaneously - the room is that hot.
Don Skinner is mixing the show these days, and he explained to me that all of those problems are gone now that the show is stored digitally on servers instead of tape. There are now several tracks in order to isolate different mics for remixing in post. Just the same, pros are all working most mics closely now because of the greater intimacy and subtlety required in most VO work. But put a pro in front of a Neumann U87 or similar, and watch him back away. The distance is also appropriate for replicating the most natural voice sounds. That's why you see pro talent place themselves a foot or more away from the mic when recording for animated features - check out the bonus features on some of those DVDs where they show the recording process.
Some semi-pros swallow the mic because that's what they see done, without necessarily understanding a specific microphone's sweet spot, pattern and particularities, and without necessarily considering how his use of the mic impacts the nature and nuances of the performance he wants to give.
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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Don should try a shotgun mic (such as an MKH416) pointed away from the audience on the
improv comedian announcer improv comedian.
Is there a problem with plosives being picked up?
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[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'249229\' date=\'Oct 15 2010, 02:35 AM\']Davis has enough bottom in his voice that he didn't have to yell to convey excitement. He didn't mock each item as he described it, though he could put a smirk or a smile on it if there was reason to.[/quote]
I'm enjoying Jeff's work, too--and really liked the what I saw on (I think it was) Tuesday's episode, where he held the One Right Price and helped out with the reveals in Race Game. If they're aiming for the announcer to become a sidekick--a la Jay or Jonathan on LMaD--this is a very nice way to go about it.
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[quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' post=\'249364\' date=\'Oct 17 2010, 11:32 PM\']I'm enjoying Jeff's work, too--and really liked the what I saw on (I think it was) Tuesday's episode, where he held the One Right Price and helped out with the reveals in Race Game. If they're aiming for the announcer to become a sidekick--a la Jay or Jonathan on LMaD--this is a very nice way to go about it.[/quote]
I think that had more to do with there only being two Barker's Beauties than anything else.
Now, why there were only two Beauties, I don't know.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249373\' date=\'Oct 18 2010, 02:55 AM\']I think that had more to do with there only being two Barker's Beauties than anything else.
Now, why there were only two Beauties, I don't know.[/quote]
To make more room for the announcer-as-sidekick? Or maybe somebody was just stuck in traffic. Either way, it was kinda fun.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249373\' date=\'Oct 17 2010, 11:55 PM\']Barker's Beauties[/quote]
Telling. Very, very telling.
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I'd be more inclined to believe that it was an honest mistake on Steve's part, but that's just me.
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[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'249407\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 12:51 AM\']I'd be more inclined to believe that it was an honest mistake on Steve's part, but that's just me.[/quote]
Even if that's true (and it probably is), that doesn't really change Chris' point.
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"Barker's Beauties," "Barker's Bargain Bar," "Barker Wall"...the terms mean the same thing after he retired as they did before.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249448\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 10:39 PM\']"Barker's Beauties," "Barker's Bargain Bar," "Barker Wall"...the terms mean the same thing after he retired as they did before.[/quote]
Because I've never heard the term before, I assume the "Barker Wall" = "Race Game Curtain"?
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[quote name=\'MTCesquire\' post=\'249452\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 10:59 PM\']Because I've never heard the term before, I assume the "Barker Wall" = "Race Game Curtain"?[/quote]
Actually, it's the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance.
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Now that I know that's the "Barker Wall", I think I'll still call it "the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance."
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[quote name=\'Thunder\' post=\'249455\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 11:27 PM\']Now that I know that's the "Barker Wall", I think I'll still call it "the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance."[/quote]
Erm...sure, you go and do that...
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249456\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 11:37 PM\'][quote name=\'Thunder\' post=\'249455\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 11:27 PM\']Now that I know that's the "Barker Wall", I think I'll still call it "the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance."[/quote]
Erm...sure, you go and do that...
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Is one really dumber than the other?
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[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'249463\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 10:57 PM\'][quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249456\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 11:37 PM\'][quote name=\'Thunder\' post=\'249455\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 11:27 PM\']Now that I know that's the "Barker Wall", I think I'll still call it "the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance."[/quote]
Erm...sure, you go and do that...
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Is one really dumber than the other?
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Oh...I've been calling it the "Blockbusters Wall" for a while.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249448\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 07:39 PM\']"Barker's Beauties," "Barker's Bargain Bar," "Barker Wall"...the terms mean the same thing after he retired as they did before.[/quote]
Yes, but the symbolism behind continuing to use two of those terms (hint: the ones that aren't a proper name) long after the fact has certainly changed.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'249466\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 01:01 AM\'][quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249448\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 07:39 PM\']"Barker's Beauties," "Barker's Bargain Bar," "Barker Wall"...the terms mean the same thing after he retired as they did before.[/quote]Yes, but the symbolism behind continuing to use two of those terms (hint: the ones that aren't a proper name) long after the fact has certainly changed.[/quote]
That's a fair point...but it's a term I've used since I was a kid and have never bothered dropping, and I'm probably still not going to. You're perfectly welcome to think whatever you want about that.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249454\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 08:21 PM\'][quote name=\'MTCesquire\' post=\'249452\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 10:59 PM\']Because I've never heard the term before, I assume the "Barker Wall" = "Race Game Curtain"?[/quote]
Actually, it's the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance.[/quote]
What do the stagehands call it?
Even when Barker was there, "Barker's Bargain Bar" was listed as "Bargain Game" on show rundowns.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'249471\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 03:20 AM\'][quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249454\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 08:21 PM\'][quote name=\'MTCesquire\' post=\'249452\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 10:59 PM\']Because I've never heard the term before, I assume the "Barker Wall" = "Race Game Curtain"?[/quote]Actually, it's the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance.[/quote]What do the stagehands call it?[/quote]
The Barker Wall. That's actually how we got the name.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249467\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 11:15 PM\']That's a fair point...but it's a term I've used since I was a kid and have never bothered dropping, and I'm probably still not going to. You're perfectly welcome to think whatever you want about that.[/quote]
Precisely what I was doing. Your permission is appreciated. :D
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249472\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 03:41 AM\']The Barker Wall. That's actually how we got the name.[/quote]
We wonder who "we" are.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249454\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 10:21 PM\'][quote name=\'MTCesquire\' post=\'249452\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 10:59 PM\']Because I've never heard the term before, I assume the "Barker Wall" = "Race Game Curtain"?[/quote]
Actually, it's the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance.
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Love these technical terms.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249467\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 02:15 AM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'249466\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 01:01 AM\'][quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249448\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 07:39 PM\']"Barker's Beauties," "Barker's Bargain Bar," "Barker Wall"...the terms mean the same thing after he retired as they did before.[/quote]Yes, but the symbolism behind continuing to use two of those terms (hint: the ones that aren't a proper name) long after the fact has certainly changed.[/quote]
That's a fair point...but it's a term I've used since I was a kid and have never bothered dropping, and I'm probably still not going to. You're perfectly welcome to think whatever you want about that.
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Because I watched the James version more often, I always thought of the models as "Janice and Anitra" and the entrance doors as "the entrance doors." I guess I could have called them "Dennis' Doors."
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[quote name=\'Thunder\' post=\'249493\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 12:16 PM\'][quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249472\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 03:41 AM\']The Barker Wall. That's actually how we got the name.[/quote]
We wonder who "we" are.[/quote]
Just us. Ours truly.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249454\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 11:21 PM\'][quote name=\'MTCesquire\' post=\'249452\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 10:59 PM\']Because I've never heard the term before, I assume the "Barker Wall" = "Race Game Curtain"?[/quote]
Actually, it's the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance.
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'Til I read this, I thought it was the wall outside with the plaque designating it as the Bob Barker Studio.
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[quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' post=\'249549\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 10:38 PM\'][quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249454\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 11:21 PM\']
Actually, it's the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance.[/quote]
'Til I read this, I thought it was the wall outside with the plaque designating it as the Bob Barker Studio.
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And for some reason, I thought it was the giant price tag that reveals Grand Game and other such pricing games.
So when did they change from the wall of squares and red circles to the hexagons?
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'249553\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 10:29 PM\']So when did they change from the wall of squares and red circles to the hexagons?[/quote]IIRC, 1982-1983 season. I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong. They also used to have smaller portions of the hexagons as prize backdrops for games such as Clock Game,.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'249553\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 11:29 PM\']So when did they change from the wall of squares and red circles to the hexagons?[/quote]
That's one thing I've never been able to pin down, because I haven't seen a whole lot of Season 10. I know that the circles were still there on November 6, 1981, and the hexagons were there by October 26, 1982.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249557\' date=\'Oct 21 2010, 01:39 AM\'][quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'249553\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 11:29 PM\']So when did they change from the wall of squares and red circles to the hexagons?[/quote]That's one thing I've never been able to pin down, because I haven't seen a whole lot of Season 10. I know that the circles were still there on November 6, 1981, and the hexagons were there by October 26, 1982.[/quote]
I can knock that first date forward by nearly six months, thanks to this episode taped 3/22/82 (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OklRau9mvH4\") which still has the circles behind Bob. The lineup matches the calendar's listing for 4/26/82 (http://\"http://tpirsummaries.8m.com/Calendars/Season_10_games.html\").
Thanks to "thewhammy83" for putting up that episode. :-)
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[quote name=\'Dan88\' post=\'249559\' date=\'Oct 21 2010, 05:45 AM\'][quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249557\' date=\'Oct 21 2010, 01:39 AM\'][quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'249553\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 11:29 PM\']So when did they change from the wall of squares and red circles to the hexagons?[/quote]That's one thing I've never been able to pin down, because I haven't seen a whole lot of Season 10. I know that the circles were still there on November 6, 1981, and the hexagons were there by October 26, 1982.[/quote]I can knock that first date forward by nearly six months, thanks to this episode taped 3/22/82 (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OklRau9mvH4\") which still has the circles behind Bob. The lineup matches the calendar's listing for 4/26/82 (http://\"http://tpirsummaries.8m.com/Calendars/Season_10_games.html\").[/quote]
Thanks!
With that in mind, I'm gonna hazard a guess that the hexagons were introduced on whatever the first show of Season 11 taped after the summer break was.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'249553\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 10:29 PM\'][quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' post=\'249549\' date=\'Oct 20 2010, 10:38 PM\'][quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'249454\' date=\'Oct 19 2010, 11:21 PM\']
Actually, it's the thingy behind Door #2 during the host's entrance.[/quote]
'Til I read this, I thought it was the wall outside with the plaque designating it as the Bob Barker Studio.
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And for some reason, I thought it was the giant price tag that reveals Grand Game and other such pricing games.
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Nope, that's simply named the Giant Price Tag.