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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: geno57 on June 07, 2007, 08:37:30 PM
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Does anyone else think Bergeron would be great to carry-on TPiR? He could keep doing the funny videos if he wanted to, but he'd have to give up the dance show. Wouldn't want him over-exposed.
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[quote name=\'geno57\' post=\'154597\' date=\'Jun 7 2007, 05:37 PM\']
Does anyone else think Bergeron would be great to carry-on TPiR?
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Absolutely.
Do I think, for whatever reason, be it contractual or personal, that he's in the running? No.
Which is the same answer I gave the other fifteen thousand times his name has come up.
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I think a lot of people share your sentiment. The combination of a committment to ABC/Disney and his stated disdain for game shows make it something that ain't gonna happen.
However..there is a guy who is a household name, seems to be able to free-lance on the networks and already hosts a Fremantle prime-time show.....
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I was talking with a friend who recommended Bill Dwyer of GSN's "I've Got A Secret". He would be good. Your thoughts?
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[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'154599\' date=\'Jun 7 2007, 05:44 PM\']
I think a lot of people share your sentiment. The combination of a committment to ABC/Disney and his stated disdain for game shows make it something that ain't gonna happen.
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Well, that said, the Millionaire thing happened. So maybe he's found his smile again with regard to the business, at least a little.
But I do think the ABC/Disney thing is a major determining factor as to why he's essentially off the table.
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[quote name=\'Jimmy_1\' post=\'154600\' date=\'Jun 7 2007, 07:46 PM\']
I was talking with a friend who recommended Bill Dwyer of GSN's "I've Got A Secret". He would be good. Your thoughts?
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Yeah, I like the Bil Dwyer idea. I always enjoyed him on the recent IGAS. He seems to deal well with celebs and civilians alike.
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[quote name=\'geno57\' post=\'154597\' date=\'Jun 7 2007, 05:37 PM\']
Does anyone else think Bergeron would be great to carry-on TPiR? He could keep doing the funny videos if he wanted to, but he'd have to give up the dance show. Wouldn't want him over-exposed.
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Hi there,
Just thinking on the perfect choice to replace Bob Barker. Check out the current candidates for President on the Republican ticket. There's one gentleman who could step in for Barker on a days notice....IF and that man is Mitt Romney the foremr Governor of Mass. He's got the looks and the smarts. He just might be looking for work when the campaign is over.
Best,
Ron Greenberg
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My personal choice is Todd Newton. Nobody else cuts the mustard, IMHO.
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I cut mustard today when I cut my ham and cheese sandwich today for lunch. Does that count?
Anywho, in response to Clementson's open letter at the top of the board, I would have to agree with Robb Weller...but who's the other guy?
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[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'154688\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 03:55 PM\']
Anywho, in response to Clementson's open letter at the top of the board, I would have to agree with Robb Weller...but who's the other guy?
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Local weatherman, KABC-TV . . . but we all know unknown local weathermen make terrible game show hosts, right? See: Sajak, Pat, and O'Connell, Kevin.
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Have they looked at Donny Osmond, from the Donny & Marie show, for TPIR? He's not too hip for the room and he's a name brand. I wonder if all the hoopla surrounding Barker's departure has made them feel it would be a let down to pick a no-name, like Todd Newton or Chris's suggestions. (If they'd picked sooner and had Barker pass the torch, one of them would have worked better.)
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[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'154710\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 02:25 PM\']
Have they looked at Donny Osmond, from the Donny & Marie show, for TPIR? He's not too hip for the room and he's a name brand.
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He's also presently employed (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3iDXHO7r_M\").
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Danny Romero did weather at KCOP in the '90s. He projects tremendous exuberance both in person and on camera. Because his exuberance comes naturally, it doesn't come across as studied or affected. He's a bright guy and I think he could easily master the format and all of the games.
Robb Weller fills in on a show in which I have a tangential interest, and when he does, he does a wonderful job of taking command of the proceedings but in a likeable way, much the same way that Gene Rayburn used to take charge of the rowdy celebs on MG. He is likewise a bright guy and the format would come easily for him.
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I'm sure he's nowhere near CBS's minds, but I'm shocked that the name Marc Summers isn't kicked around more often. He has name recognition--the screaming audience members with Greek letters on their chest grew up watching him, after all. He's experienced with the format, he's certainly experienced with doing shows that are different from one day to the next. He seems ideal to me.
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[quote name=\'Adam Nedeff\' post=\'154717\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 05:06 PM\']
I'm sure he's nowhere near CBS's minds, but I'm shocked that the name Marc Summers isn't kicked around more often. He has name recognition--the screaming audience members with Greek letters on their chest grew up watching him, after all. He's experienced with the format, he's certainly experienced with doing shows that are different from one day to the next. He seems ideal to me.
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And I believe that his having to remember all those obstacles on DD can translate into being able to remember all the games on Price. I, for one, think Fremantle should at least consider him if they haven't already.
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[quote name=\'Chief-O\' post=\'154727\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 05:48 PM\'] [quote name=\'Adam Nedeff\' post=\'154717\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 05:06 PM\']
I'm sure he's nowhere near CBS's minds, but I'm shocked that the name Marc Summers isn't kicked around more often. He has name recognition--the screaming audience members with Greek letters on their chest grew up watching him, after all. He's experienced with the format, he's certainly experienced with doing shows that are different from one day to the next. He seems ideal to me.
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And I believe that his having to remember all those obstacles on DD can translate into being able to remember all the games on Price. I, for one, think Fremantle should at least consider him if they haven't already. [/quote]
And he won't have to get messy!
/Except maybe for when the money flies in Half Off
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[quote name=\'whoww\' post=\'154681\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 03:26 PM\']
Hi there,
Just thinking on the perfect choice to replace Bob Barker. Check out the current candidates for President on the Republican ticket. There's one gentleman who could step in for Barker on a days notice....IF and that man is Mitt Romney the foremr Governor of Mass. He's got the looks and the smarts. He just might be looking for work when the campaign is over.
Best,
Ron Greenberg
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Your first sarcastic post! You're one of us now, Mr. G!
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[quote name=\'Adam Nedeff\' post=\'154733\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 06:57 PM\']
Your first sarcastic post! You're one of us now, Mr. G!
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Gooble, gobble, gooble, gobble! One of us! One of us!
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[quote name=\'whoww\' post=\'154681\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 03:26 PM\']
There's one gentleman who could step in for Barker on a days notice....IF and that man is Mitt Romney the foremr Governor of Mass. He's got the looks and the smarts. He just might be looking for work when the campaign is over.
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Of course, if that ever happened, Mitt Romney would be changing the rules of the pricing games every other day.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'154714\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 05:54 PM\']
[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'154710\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 02:25 PM\']
Have they looked at Donny Osmond, from the Donny & Marie show, for TPIR?
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He's also presently employed (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3iDXHO7r_M\").
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For how many episodes? Challenge raised a big hoopla over reviving Bullseye but only did 30 segments. A similar deal would leave Donny no problem flying back and fro, methinks.
I've always felt Donny would be an inspired choice, but he was never publically mentioned as a possibility.
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Here's a name out of nowhere: what about Wil Wheaton, TV's Wesley Crusher? He does the panel on J. Keith's "What's My Line?" Young, handsome guy. I don't know if he's done anything else, of course, but apparently the selection process needs a jump start.
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[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'154897\' date=\'Jun 11 2007, 09:32 AM\']
Here's a name out of nowhere:
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I'll say.
what about Wil Wheaton, TV's Wesley Crusher?
Words fail.
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[quote name=\'Adam Nedeff\' post=\'154717\' date=\'Jun 8 2007, 06:06 PM\']
I'm sure he's nowhere near CBS's minds, but I'm shocked that the name Marc Summers isn't kicked around more often. He has name recognition--the screaming audience members with Greek letters on their chest grew up watching him, after all. He's experienced with the format, he's certainly experienced with doing shows that are different from one day to the next. He seems ideal to me.[/quote]
Marc already has work with Food Network, which I would think he's satisfied with. Also, I'm not sure how well he could handle the overly-caffinated contestants. The kids on Double Dare were never really bouncing off the walls like on Price. Similar reasons would also eliminate Howie Mandel (has work, unpredictable contestants)
I'd recommend Bob Eubanks if he wasn't older than dirt.
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[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'154900\' date=\'Jun 11 2007, 01:19 PM\']
I'd recommend Bob Eubanks if he wasn't older than dirt.
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He's only a year or so older that Rich Fields' good friend George Hamilton.
While we're considering former Entertainment Tonight hosts, I wouldn't mind Bob Goen being given a shot.
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[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'154901\' date=\'Jun 11 2007, 01:26 PM\']
While we're considering former Entertainment Tonight hosts, I wouldn't mind Bob Goen being given a shot.
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Only if they reduce the total dollar value in Plinko to $10,000, Grand Game to $1,000, and they start giving away Ford Focuses at the end of the Golden Road.
To borrow a line from Joe Mello....I'd pick Tom Kennedy if he wasn't older than dirt.
And in regard to Wil Wheaton....I want to propose a new rule. You have to be a least a full year older than the show itself to host it.
/still don't understand who Wil Wheaton is
//honestly, I don't care
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I want to propose a new rule. You have to be a least a full year older than the show itself to host it.
So you're suggesting someone who's over 50 to host Price, then.
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[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'154921\' date=\'Jun 11 2007, 08:23 PM\']
I want to propose a new rule. You have to be a least a full year older than the show itself to host it.
So you're suggesting someone who's over 50 to host Price, then.
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It's nice that someone remembers the Cullen version. Bill rulez!
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My proposal: The Price is Right/Who Wants to Be a Moronionaire Hour. Anyone who bids $69 or $420 and/or wears a "BOB R00LZ" T-shirt in the former goes on to the latter.
Either Connecti-Matt or Michi-Matt hosts the first half, I host the second half, and all beatings are administered by Chris Lemon.
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At no point did Richard Dawson get a phone call. Period.
(Add 5 points if you remembered where/when that post originated. Subtract 10 points if you made the original post.)
I wouldn't mind seeing Marc Summers host at all. He's a professional who's shown he can handle any hosting duty handed to him.
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John Davidson is starting to look pretty good right now. He is 65, though.
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That still leaves him almost 20 years before he's too old for the show...
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George Hamilton is 67. (SHRUG)
We need a special lockup around here for anyone who seriously suggests Rosie again. The Bill Shatner Go-Go Room? The Rosie O'Donnell/Elisabeth Hasselbeck Mud Wrestling Room?
Bill Shatner is 76, BTW.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'154942\' date=\'Jun 12 2007, 12:51 AM\']
Bill Shatner is 76, BTW.
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But his hair is only 30.
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The one thing for certain is the new host will have to use a different mic. If we start seeing more pieces of the show on ebay, then we'll know it's over.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'154943\' date=\'Jun 12 2007, 03:54 AM\']
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'154942\' date=\'Jun 12 2007, 12:51 AM\']
Bill Shatner is 76, BTW.
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But his hair is only 30.
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That's 30 in dog years, I assume. Shat's rug looks like it was taken straight from the back of one of my dogs.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'154943\' date=\'Jun 12 2007, 03:54 AM\']
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'154942\' date=\'Jun 12 2007, 12:51 AM\']
Bill Shatner is 76, BTW.
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But his hair is only 30.
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There's something to be said about a man whose rugs are older than the women he dates. ;-)
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One name that was brought up on "another board" was Mike Rowe from "Dirty Jobs," the Epic Pharmacy commercials, and a number of other cable shows. I think he would be a great choice. He's recognizable, he has a great personality, a great voice, and he's about the right age. And if given the chance, I imagine he'd gladly take the job (barring contractual limitations).
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[quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'155010\' date=\'Jun 12 2007, 06:26 PM\']
One name that was brought up on "another board" was Mike Rowe from "Dirty Jobs," the Epic Pharmacy commercials, and a number of other cable shows. I think he would be a great choice. He's recognizable, he has a great personality, a great voice, and he's about the right age. And if given the chance, I imagine he'd gladly take the job (barring contractual limitations).
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Isn't he a semi-regular guest on "The View"? I liked him when he hosted the FX game show "No Relation," I'd be happy with the choice.
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[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'155015\' date=\'Jun 12 2007, 06:12 PM\']
[quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'155010\' date=\'Jun 12 2007, 06:26 PM\']
One name that was brought up on "another board" was Mike Rowe from "Dirty Jobs," the Epic Pharmacy commercials, and a number of other cable shows. I think he would be a great choice. He's recognizable, he has a great personality, a great voice, and he's about the right age. And if given the chance, I imagine he'd gladly take the job (barring contractual limitations).
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Isn't he a semi-regular guest on "The View"? I liked him when he hosted the FX game show "No Relation," I'd be happy with the choice.
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IMDB credits him with two appearances on "The View" in 2005/06. I didn't even know about the FX game. He is also a former opera singer among other things. Also currently hosts "American Chopper" and "Deadliest Catch" on Discovery.
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Y'know who else I think would do a great job? Have never heard his name mentioned in connection with any game ... but he does real well on everything he tries ...
Bob Costas.
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[quote name=\'geno57\' post=\'155243\' date=\'Jun 15 2007, 03:54 PM\']
Y'know who else I think would do a great job? Have never heard his name mentioned in connection with any game ... but he does real well on everything he tries ...
Bob Costas.
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He wouldn't take the pay cut. Not to mention he'd have to give up that grueling 45 day per year work schedule. :)
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Since this was the only "who's replacing Bob" thread that brought up Bil Dwyer's name in a search . . .
On this week's Never Not Funny podcast, with Jimmy Pardo and special guest Graham Elwood, both of the "Remember Those Three Months We Were on GSN?" Club, it came up that Dwyer had recently had, or was about to have, "an audition". They didn't go into much detail on what that entailed, though.
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This is just a thought, but why not bring back Doug Davidson? He seemed to improve his hosting near the end of TNPIR '94, and maybe he could be better the second time around; then again, hed have to sacrifice Y&R to get the job full time. Or better yet, has Fremantle considered a candidate of color (like say, Spencer Christian or Ahmad Rashad)?
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'155244\' date=\'Jun 15 2007, 01:59 PM\']
[quote name=\'geno57\' post=\'155243\' date=\'Jun 15 2007, 03:54 PM\']
Y'know who else I think would do a great job? Have never heard his name mentioned in connection with any game ... but he does real well on everything he tries ...
Bob Costas.
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He wouldn't take the pay cut. Not to mention he'd have to give up that grueling 45 day per year work schedule. :)
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I haven't heard Greg Kinnear's name mentioned in all of this.
What I don't understand about the TPIR emcee auditions is this. When auditioning an emcee, you don't start out by doing a "special taping" with full facilities in studio 33 in front of 300 people. You build a mockup of the Money Game, Grocery Game, Clock Game, whatever, in the office. Send your prospective emcee a script one week prior and bring him into the office for an afternoon. Spend a couple of hours walking him through it, then bring in 30 or so staffers and CBS brass while he plays One Bid and a couple of stage games. You will then know whether that person is worth pursuing further.
Fremantle needs to get into "cattle call" mode.
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[quote name=\'BMaurice06\' post=\'155317\' date=\'Jun 16 2007, 12:44 PM\']
...has Fremantle considered a candidate of color (like say, Spencer Christian or Ahmad Rashad)?
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The Spencer Christian idea is a great one! I think he could handle the show very well, for a long time to come.
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Bob Costas has disappointed me of late. There's a radio station that is carring his daily sports report and instead of news, it's something like "The 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers..., etc."
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[quote name=\'geno57\' post=\'155357\' date=\'Jun 17 2007, 05:33 AM\']
[quote name=\'BMaurice06\' post=\'155317\' date=\'Jun 16 2007, 12:44 PM\']
...has Fremantle considered a candidate of color (like say, Spencer Christian or Ahmad Rashad)?
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The Spencer Christian idea is a great one! I think he could handle the show very well, for a long time to come.
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He would've been good, but he hasn't had name recognition in years. The other candidates do steady work on a national level.
Yes, I know George Hamilton is doing Ritz commercials, but he has a lot more name recognition than a former weatherman.
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[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'154944\' date=\'Jun 12 2007, 03:57 AM\']
The one thing for certain is the new host will have to use a different mic.
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"Hey good lookin', I'll pick you up at...er...ahh...oops...I mean, you have a chance to win this!"
Sorry, I just couldn't resist that. My further apologies to those who don't know what that's in reference to.
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[quote name=\'BMaurice06\' post=\'155317\' date=\'Jun 16 2007, 12:44 PM\']
...has Fremantle considered a candidate of color (like say, Spencer Christian or Ahmad Rashad)?
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How well would Burton Richardson do, moved up from announcer to host?
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[quote name=\'DjohnsonCB\' post=\'155397\' date=\'Jun 17 2007, 04:15 PM\']
[quote name=\'BMaurice06\' post=\'155317\' date=\'Jun 16 2007, 12:44 PM\']
...has Fremantle considered a candidate of color (like say, Spencer Christian or Ahmad Rashad)?
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How well would Burton Richardson do, moved up from announcer to host?
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The contestants would have to wear protective plastic ponchos.
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[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'155398\' date=\'Jun 17 2007, 04:48 PM\']
The contestants would have to wear protective plastic ponchos.
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...not to mention earplugs, in all likelihood. :-)
--Sam
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I'd like to see J. Keith Van Stratten get a try out
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[quote name=\'DjohnsonCB\' post=\'155395\' date=\'Jun 17 2007, 04:11 PM\']
[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'154944\' date=\'Jun 12 2007, 03:57 AM\']
The one thing for certain is the new host will have to use a different mic.
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"Hey good lookin', I'll pick you up at...er...ahh...oops...I mean, you have a chance to win this!"
Sorry, I just couldn't resist that. My further apologies to those who don't know what that's in reference to.
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D, my family had one of those. I guess it eventually led to a short college career in radio.
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Here's another name that should be thrown out there as a viable candidate for at least an audition or two...
Gordon Elliott
On the 2 game shows he 'briefly' hosted (TTTT'90 and CoaL), he seemed to work well with the civilians, he has hosting experience, and I do not see any reason why he would be disliked by the public.
The only strike I see against him is his age (around 55-60??), but that still puts him at least 20 years younger than Barker.
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[quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'155483\' date=\'Jun 18 2007, 02:28 PM\']
Here's another name that should be thrown out there as a viable candidate for at least an audition or two...
Gordon Elliott
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I'd buy this, if I thought the average American could get past his accent. And you know how much faith I have in the average American. :)
Otherwise, though, very capable choice; and good at schmoozing with Joe Average.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'155488\' date=\'Jun 18 2007, 04:41 PM\']
[quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'155483\' date=\'Jun 18 2007, 02:28 PM\']
Here's another name that should be thrown out there as a viable candidate for at least an audition or two...
Gordon Elliott
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I'd buy this, if I thought the average American could get past his accent. And you know how much faith I have in the average American. :)
Otherwise, though, very capable choice; and good at schmoozing with Joe Average.
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I loved Gordon on TTTT, and I usually blanch at the accents. Back then at least he had a spontaneity and prankish side--even just the way he skipped down the stairs--that would be really welcome on TPIR.