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Embassy Row (Who Wants to be a Millionaire) is teaming up with GSN to bring back a revival of a classic Bill Cullen game show: Chain Reaction. The two companies are combining their efforts to bring back this show bigger and better than ever and give it a long run as it deserves. Care to be in the audience? They are looking for a smalll audience full of people who love game shows, who share the passion for game shows that GSN and Embassy Row have, and people who can show great enthusiasm. If you live in the New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania area and want to drive to New York City, here's a chance to see a great show.
INFO:
Tape Date- Wednesday, March 29th at 1:30PM ET to 4:30PM ET
Place: Sony Studios, 460 West 54th (b/w 9th & 10th- closer to 10th Ave on the south side of the street)
*****MUST RSVP to DAN VOLPE at drv@embassyrow.com to get your ticket(s)*****
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[quote name=\'itiparanoid13\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 12:53 PM\']Embassy Row (Who Wants to be a Millionaire) is teaming up with GSN to bring back a revival of a classic Bill Cullen game show: Chain Reaction. The two companies are combining their efforts to bring back this show bigger and better than ever and give it a long run as it deserves.
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You're kidding, right? Wow, this is a pleasant surprise.
Brandon Brooks
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I was in a bit of shock also, I didn't expect it. If I didn't have classes on Wednesday, I'd definitely be driving up tonight. I hope we can get a nice group of people to go up and see this.
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If we could post pictures, an O RLY owl would go here.
Wow. If they do this more like Cullen and less like Edwards, this will be AWESOME. And PLEASE give me the Instant Reaction endgame. (Yeah, I know, I'm asking for a lot.) :)
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I work only a few blocks away from the studio, so I'm going to try and get out of work a bit early to go over and check it out. If all goes well, a full taping report will follow...
--Sam
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Wow. If they do this more like Cullen and less like Edwards, this will be AWESOME.
I humbly disagree with you, Mr. Lemon...:). While, yes, the production of the show was a lot better with Cullen than Edwards, some things about the Cullen version bothered me that were fixed with the Edwards version:
1. I didn't like the fact that the lengths of words determined how many points you'd score. For example, you could get a really easy long word and get way more points than somebody who got a short word, but was hard to figure out. I thought the way Edwards' version did the scoring was great in that regard.
2. While I certainly enjoyed "Go," the "Instant Reaction" bonus round didn't really seem to fit in with the overall show, IMO. The bonus round used on Edwards' version was a lot more akin to the front game, and I liked the fact that I, at home, could play along with it.
3. I liked the teams of two format used on Edwards' version as opposed to the celebrities on Cullen's version. That seemed to make the game go a lot faster.
HOWEVER, I will say that the change to individual players from teams on Edwards' version was horrible! So, I'm hoping that they go with the way Edwards' version had it with the teams...:).
Anthony
EDIT: Wow; I hit 200 posts, and it only took me about three years...:)
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Embassyrow.com has no info on host or anything, much less a web presence that's more than a placeholder. Got a hookup with more info on the show itself? Hugely interested in getting out there to see this.
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[quote name=\'beatlefreak84\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 01:54 PM\']2. While I certainly enjoyed "Go," the "Instant Reaction" bonus round didn't really seem to fit in with the overall show, IMO.
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I've never understood this complaint (and you're not the only one to have made it); in the front game you link letters to form words, while in the bonus you link words to form sentences. You're still making a chain in both cases.
The one change I did like in the Emmons/Edwards version was the ability to give a letter to the opposing team instead of taking it.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 07:44 PM\']If we could post pictures, an O RLY owl would go here.
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YA RLY.
It had to be done.
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*Insert belief that Sale's Winner's Big Money Game would make more sense as an endgame for Chain Reaction here*
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[quote name=\'mystery7\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 01:55 PM\']Embassyrow.com has no info on host or anything
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This is the big comeback all diehard Blake Emmons fans have been waiting for.
What exciting news to come out of the blue on two days' notice.
Please, God, make it a hit. This could usher in the break for that type of show on The Network For Games I've had my fingers crossed for. Maybe they can find a place for Shandi on this one, too. Or......Icey! Oh, mighty Icey.
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If GSN would revive CR, I wonder what the chances are for the original to return to the schedule? Would be nice to see it again..
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[quote name=\'beatlefreak84\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 01:54 PM\']2. While I certainly enjoyed "Go," the "Instant Reaction" bonus round didn't really seem to fit in with the overall show, IMO. The bonus round used on Edwards' version was a lot more akin to the front game, and I liked the fact that I, at home, could play along with it.[/quote]
Fine, have whatever Chain Reaction bonus game you want.
Then revive GO.
First word that the new IGAS is going to be true to the classic, now word they want to revive a Bob Stewart game.
Awfully good day for traditionalists.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 03:14 PM\']Then revive GO.
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Works for me. KO still does the weather in Buffalo, yes? The commute shouldn't be too arduous.
While we're at it, Pass The Buck anyone?
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[quote name=\'Don Howard\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 03:17 PM\']While we're at it, Pass The Buck anyone?[/quote]
OK, Don, back away from the keyboard and no one gets hurt.
But heck, somebody's noticed that there are some fun Stewart formats that they own now. Who knows what the possibilities could be? A couple more of these get greenlit, I may have to throw my hat in the ring to host one of them.
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Matt, I'll host "Eye Guess," and you can host "Three on a Match." :)
This is exactly what GSN should be doing. I wish them great success.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 03:23 PM\']But heck, somebody's noticed that there are some fun Stewart formats that they own now. Who knows what the possibilities could be? A couple more of these get greenlit, I may have to throw my hat in the ring to host one of them.
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EXACTLY what I'm thinking.
Now if they could go into the Barry & Enright library, revive Tic Tac Dough retro-style, and bring back the Winkster as the host. Hehe!
With Deal or No Deal, Game Show Marathon, I've Got A Secret, and now THIS, it seems like justice is being served for us. We're getting another SERIOUS genre revival here. :)
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[quote name=\'pianogeek\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 02:53 PM\']With Deal or No Deal, Game Show Marathon, I've Got A Secret, and now THIS, it seems like justice is being served for us. We're getting another SERIOUS genre revival here. :)
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This is such awesome news! I agree with you on that comment pianogeek, let's just hope things are done right!
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If GSN would revive CR, I wonder what the chances are for the original to return to the schedule? Would be nice to see it again..
I'd be willing to bet that if the new one's a hit you just might see it again!
Works for me. KO still does the weather in Buffalo, yes? The commute shouldn't be too arduous.
Yes, at WGRZ, the NBC affiliate.
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(Massive overquoting deleted. -DZ)
I agree, although it was stupid taping that show in Canada, the Edwards version had a better format although with lower payoffs. I hope this version has bigger payoffs. I had plans for a new version a Chain Recation myself. I can't tell you what they are but I hope they use them.
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[quote name=\'Jackpotman800\' post=\'114345\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 09:03 PM\']
I agree, although it was stupid taping that show in Canada, the Edwards version had a better format although with lower payoffs. I hope this version has bigger payoffs. I had plans for a new version a Chain Recation myself. I can't tell you what they are but I hope they use them.
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It was not stupid for USA and the production company, cheaper to produce in Canada than the US, no? Many of us on this board have a soft spot for the Canadian produced shows seen in the US in the 70s-80s, despite their lower prize budgets. It was a low budget original show for USA, and it ran five years for them. Big money don't make a game show any better in most cases, as most people here will tell you.
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A New York taping? Awesome.
All goes well, I hope to be in that audience Wednesday. Would this precipitate a get-together for those going?
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I had a thought on the subject recently. (No, I don't know why.....)
The thought was instead of awarding points per word (Edwards) or word length (Cullen), why not award points based on letters remaining?
Also, in regards to KO...after seeing him for a mere 3 seconds for a piece on WeatherPlus, I'm not sure it would be a good idea. Time looks like has not been good to him.
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[quote name=\'Queen of Nerdocrombesia\' post=\'114361\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 09:51 PM\']
Would this precipitate a get-together for those going?
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Hey, I'd be down. Roll call? 2 so far....
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[quote name=\'Jackpotman800\' post=\'114345\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 06:03 PM\']
I agree, although it was stupid taping that show in Canada, [/quote]Oh really? Better currency rates, lower costs in almost every way? You wanna try renting out a studio for a cable game show? Go nuts. But be ready for a Bonus Jackpot of $500.
the Edwards version had a better format although with lower payoffs.
I disagree. There was no good reason for the value of the chain to increase each round. I thought it was clever to have the score of the word pegged to its length. It worked.
I hope this version has bigger payoffs.
It won't. GSN is even smaller than USA.
I had plans for a new version a Chain Recation myself. I can't tell you what they are but I hope they use them.
I'm so sorry to hear that.
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I've not seen either version of the show, so I'm extremely intrigued on how this will play out regardless...
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I hope this version has bigger payoffs.
It won't. GSN is even smaller than USA.
Edwards CR started at $3000 and got as high as about $12,000. I think GSN could, if they wished to follow the old format, follow the new Lingo Super Jackpot, and start at $10,000. It's not like Lingo in that there's an intermediary level ($5000). So, why not?
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[quote name=\'sshuffield70\' post=\'114431\' date=\'Mar 28 2006, 09:14 AM\']
I hope this version has bigger payoffs.
It won't. GSN is even smaller than USA.
Edwards CR started at $3000 and got as high as about $12,000. I think GSN could, if they wished to follow the old format, follow the new Lingo Super Jackpot, and start at $10,000. It's not like Lingo in that there's an intermediary level ($5000). So, why not?
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During the teams of two era it started at $3K. During the single players era, it started at $2K. And, there was a $13K win during the single players era.
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The one change I did like in the Emmons/Edwards version was the ability to give a letter to the opposing team instead of taking it.
In the few times I've seen a team use the option, they did so in such a poor manner you'd hope they got rid of it. It was a great, great strategy move, but nobody utilized it.
-Jason
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Just got confirmation that I'll be attending the taping of the 'Chain Reaction' pilot tomorrow, so that's THREE[/u]. So, which bakery sweets will we consume after the taping is complete (wink, wink)?
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[quote name=\'dad1153\' post=\'114487\' date=\'Mar 28 2006, 12:35 PM\']
So, which bakery sweets will we consume after the taping is complete (wink, wink)?
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I'd go to Magnolia Bakery and mack on some cupcakes.
/what?
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[quote name=\'dad1153\' post=\'114487\' date=\'Mar 28 2006, 03:35 PM\']
Just got confirmation that I'll be attending the taping of the 'Chain Reaction' pilot tomorrow, so that's THREE[/u]. So, which bakery sweets will we consume after the taping is complete (wink, wink)?
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I'm still waiting for a reply. How long did it take until the audience coordinator replied back saying that you're confirmed to go?
(If I hear from him, make the count number 4. :))
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[quote name=\'pianogeek\' post=\'114496\' date=\'Mar 28 2006, 05:24 PM\']
[quote name=\'dad1153\' post=\'114487\' date=\'Mar 28 2006, 03:35 PM\']
Just got confirmation that I'll be attending the taping of the 'Chain Reaction' pilot tomorrow, so that's THREE[/u]. So, which bakery sweets will we consume after the taping is complete (wink, wink)?
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I'm still waiting for a reply. How long did it take until the audience coordinator replied back saying that you're confirmed to go?
(If I hear from him, make the count number 4. :))
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Even if you don't get a confirmation e-mail, I would go anyway if you knew when to show up. I doubt they would turn you away for what I think is a pilot taping.
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I'll be there, as well...and man, I hope they decide to shoot the actual series in NY, should this pilot sell.
Chuck Donegan (The Optimistic "Chuckie Baby")
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[quote name=\'Jackpotman800\' post=\'114345\' date=\'Mar 27 2006, 09:03 PM\']
It was not stupid for USA and the production company, cheaper to produce in Canada than the US, no? Many of us on this board have a soft spot for the Canadian produced shows seen in the US in the 70s-80s, despite their lower prize budgets. It was a low budget original show for USA, and it ran five years for them. Big money don't make a game show any better in most cases, as most people here will tell you.
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Then if you think that way, then how do you think that GS's like To tell the Truth were revived so many times? It was not b/c of the cheap payoffs, it was b/c of the solid gameplay.
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[quote name=\'pianogeek\' post=\'114496\' date=\'Mar 28 2006, 04:24 PM\']
I'm still waiting for a reply. How long did it take until the audience coordinator replied back saying that you're confirmed to go?
(If I hear from him, make the count number 4. :))
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I e-mailed last night at 11PM and got a reply this afternoon around 1PM. I would show up at the address of the studio and just tell the people there you were told you could get in. That's how I got into the taping for a TV Land-produced pilot of Jump the Shark (never aired!) one Saturday afternoon at the same facility. I got there, told them I got an e-mail telling me to show-up, they couldn't find me on their list but let me in anyway!
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Sounds like fun.
But the distance & time to get there combined with the fact that there are no auditions, makes me have to pass.
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[quote name=\'dad1153\' post=\'114515\' date=\'Mar 28 2006, 06:41 PM\']
[quote name=\'pianogeek\' post=\'114496\' date=\'Mar 28 2006, 04:24 PM\']
I'm still waiting for a reply. How long did it take until the audience coordinator replied back saying that you're confirmed to go?
(If I hear from him, make the count number 4. :))
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I e-mailed last night at 11PM and got a reply this afternoon around 1PM. I would show up at the address of the studio and just tell the people there you were told you could get in. That's how I got into the taping for a TV Land-produced pilot of Jump the Shark (never aired!) one Saturday afternoon at the same facility. I got there, told them I got an e-mail telling me to show-up, they couldn't find me on their list but let me in anyway!
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Thanks. It doesn't matter, though. I received the confirmation! I'm FOUR!
Sanford
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Time and distance aren't stopping me, despite the fact that I'm about twice as far from this as you are. AND the fact that I'm sandwiching this between apartment-hunting trips to Long Island, the first of which I just got back from not 10 minutes ago.
As with TPiL, it's not whether you win, lose, or even get to play...it's how much fun you have after the show. (Right, Randy?)
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You guys realize that we're expecting extensive details when you get back!
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'114580\' date=\'Mar 29 2006, 12:30 AM\']
You guys realize that we're expecting extensive details when you get back!
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Haha...oh Mr. Ottinger during my 2.5 hour train ride, I'll be working on my comp programs and paperworks like an executive along the NE Corridor. I'll perhaps write a report afterwards!
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[quote name=\'pianogeek\' post=\'114582\' date=\'Mar 29 2006, 12:46 AM\']
[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'114580\' date=\'Mar 29 2006, 12:30 AM\']
You guys realize that we're expecting extensive details when you get back!
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Haha...oh Mr. Ottinger during my 2.5 hour train ride, I'll be working on my comp programs and paperworks like an executive along the NE Corridor. I'll perhaps write a report afterwards!
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Wish I could go, but I'm looking forward to hearing yours and any other reports we get!
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Crap. Of all the times to be in *Western* PA.
Ah, well. Looking forward to full reports (or at least reports as full as permissible).
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Sadly (for me), it looks as if pressing home improvements will keep me from the taping...darn.
Add me, then to the number anxiously awaiting details.
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...Okay, maybe I spoke too soon. I did make it to the taping, where I met a number of nice fellow members.
If anyone wishes to make a summary, I'm willing to add details.
But to start things off, I enjoyed the shows.