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Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: WhammyPower on April 16, 2007, 05:17:58 PM

Discovery moved "Cash Cab" back to its original timeslot of 5/4c this week.

*ceiling lights flash randomly*

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: GSFan on April 17, 2007, 09:35:19 AM

Is that the result of a recent Emmy nomination?  Are there new episodes?

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: BrandonFG on April 17, 2007, 01:08:09 PM

[quote name=\'GSFan\' post=\'150351\' date=\'Apr 17 2007, 09:35 AM\']
Are there new episodes?
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The ep. I caught last night carried a 2006 copyright, so I'm guessing not yet.

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: WhammyPower on May 25, 2007, 05:19:37 PM

Bumping this topic with some good news...

Starting next week, Cash Cab will now also be on Wednesday nights at 10/9c.

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: BrandonFG on May 25, 2007, 05:29:05 PM

Cool that they're showing it more, even if it is reruns. This is another fun little show that I'd love to see in syndication, maybe once a week. Just up the money a little more.

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: Sodboy13 on May 25, 2007, 06:05:27 PM

I've seen several episodes with a 2007 copyright, so yes, the new ones are being rolled out.  And in addition to the new Wednesday 10/9 slot, Discovery's been doing double-runs at 11/10 Thursdays the past few weeks.  It's great to see this show getting a push after Ben Bailey's Emmy nod, and hopefully another order of 80 episodes is forthcoming shortly.

I love this game.  The premise is simple and brilliantly executed.  And isn't it great to watch people get just as excited (and in a more genuine fashion) winning $400 as others would winning $400,000 on one of the bloated, drawn-out, network screamfests?

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: bandit_bobby on May 25, 2007, 06:47:08 PM

What's the record for most money won on the show?

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: TLEberle on May 25, 2007, 07:36:21 PM

[quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'153410\' date=\'May 25 2007, 03:47 PM\']What's the record for most money won on the show?[/quote]I think it's $2,200 or so. A team had a long cab ride, no wrong answers, a successful Red Light Challenge and then doubled uo.

And I agree, I see no good reason to increase the stakes. A few hundred dollars for a few minutes of work is just fine; plus the game is interesting enough that it doesn't need the crutch. I think the whole package is fine as is.

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: Jimmy Owen on May 25, 2007, 08:11:56 PM

With the gas prices outta control, they may have to cut the prize money or produce the show at a deficit. Even if you only win 10 bucks, the entertainment value is there.

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: Dbacksfan12 on May 25, 2007, 08:17:16 PM

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'153414\' date=\'May 25 2007, 07:11 PM\']
With the gas prices outta control, they may have to cut the prize money or produce the show at a deficit.
[/quote]
This website (http://\"http://www.newyorkgasprices.com/\"), Newyorkgasprices.com shows me you can fill up in Brooklyn for around $3.199. If you figure a 17 gallon gas tank, that is a total of $54.38.  I seriously doubt you think a major cable network is going to be worried about splurging for that $54.

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: clemon79 on May 25, 2007, 08:40:32 PM

[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'153415\' date=\'May 25 2007, 05:17 PM\']
This website (http://\"http://www.newyorkgasprices.com/\"), Newyorkgasprices.com shows me you can fill up in Brooklyn for around $3.199. If you figure a 17 gallon gas tank, that is a total of $54.38.  I seriously doubt you think a major cable network is going to be worried about splurging for that $54.
[/quote]
I am actually amazed that you thought Jimmy was serious there.

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: Joe Mello on May 25, 2007, 10:26:28 PM

[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'153411\' date=\'May 25 2007, 07:36 PM\']And I agree, I see no good reason to increase the stakes. A few hundred dollars for a few minutes of work is just fine; plus the game is interesting enough that it doesn't need the crutch. I think the whole package is fine as is.
[/quote]

Agreed, especially since the cab ride (however long it ends up being) is free.  Even quick losers get 10 minutes off their feet and 8 minutes on television.

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Post by: LA the DJ on May 25, 2007, 11:04:00 PM

Is there something to be said here for less money and more spontaneity? Are shows Like Cash Cab and Price successful because the people they select are just happy to be a contestant, as opposed to the big money nighttime shows where the contestants are more prepped and expecting a shot at massive cash?
Moreso even for Cash Cab, because these people don't even know they could be on a game show?

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: Jimmy Owen on May 26, 2007, 12:22:52 AM

Look at WML during the Blyden years.  The only thing you got was some Sarah Coventry and a few minutes on TV---and people loved it.

Title: Cash Cab's back!
Post by: bandit_bobby on June 05, 2007, 05:53:52 PM

Has there ever been an episode with NO money won at all?

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Post by: WhammyPower on June 05, 2007, 06:46:34 PM

[quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'154306\' date=\'Jun 5 2007, 04:53 PM\'] Has there ever been an episode with NO money won at all? [/quote]
They probably edit the contestants together so that doesn't happen.

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Post by: aaron sica on June 05, 2007, 07:13:24 PM

[quote name=\'WhammyPower\' post=\'154315\' date=\'Jun 5 2007, 06:46 PM\']
They probably edit the contestants together so that doesn't happen.
[/quote]

Sounds painful. ;)