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The Game Show Forum => Game Show Channels & Networks => Topic started by: vtown7 on July 09, 2007, 02:40:33 PM
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Just saw a commercial for Grand Slam - wondering why the network is burying it Saturdays at 7pm?
Any thoughts?
Ryan.
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Any chance of getting this up on torrents? I'm going to be GSN-less come August.
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I thought I'd share this with you guys. It's a tournament bracket courtesy of GSN (http://\"http://pylp.fastpalaces.com/bracket.zip\"). There's only one GSN champion, and it's the highest money winner from Lingo. For anyone who saw Amy Kelly's game, did she do well on the show word wise, or did they just say "She won an assload of money, why not let her in. We need someone from this network." I'm half interested to see how she does, but if I had to guess, I'd say not very well. Also, I'm wondering why they have a TBA listed on there, counting they've already taped the episodes. Anyone who went to see it, any idea who it is?
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[quote name=\'itiparanoid13\' post=\'157598\' date=\'Jul 16 2007, 11:19 AM\']
I thought I'd share this with you guys. It's a tournament bracket courtesy of GSN (http://\"http://pylp.fastpalaces.com/bracket.zip\"). There's only one GSN champion, and it's the highest money winner from Lingo. I'm half interested to see how she does, but if I had to guess, I'd say not very well.
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Particularly because the only reason she's the high money winner is because she lucked into that huge jackpot, right?
(Edited. Originally I said Ken wasn't in the bracket. Turns out I'm just blind.)
(Legler v. Spangenberg should be a GREAT match.)
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BTW, looking at zap2it they are going to be having a marathon on that Saturday promoting this show. Here is the schedule:
2-3pm: Jeopardy
3-4pm: Twenty One
4-5pm: Millionaire
5-5:30pm: Millionaire
5:30pm: Tic Tac Dough
I wonder if GSN will lease an episode of Jennings on Jeopardy?
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Spangenberg-Legler and Carpenter-McKee look like fun first-round matches, as does Toutant-Pawlowicz.
Why is Ken Jennings listed as facing "TBA" in round 1? That was the first thing I noticed when I saw the brackets -- did something happen during the taping (opponent didn't show, GSN employing a gimmick for this match that it won't reveal until airing)?
Curious if GSN tried to contact one of the three $100,000 winners of Russian Roulette to fill the "GSN slot" before turning to Amy Kelly.
James
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This is a total and complete guess that kinda makes sense, but also doesn't.
What if number 15 is Nancy Zerg?
Yeah, you would think they'd be hyping the hell out of that, plus she doesn't really fit into the overall seeding structure, but it makes sense in a "Ken Jennings' big surprise mystery opponent" sort of way.
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Maybe it's Bob Harris. That would also fit into the "Ken Jennings' big surprise mystery opponent" at least in terms of books and maybe fit the seeding as well (not knowing the gap between 16 and 14).
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Although it's a bit odd, my first thought for the mystery slot was Ben Stein. Longshot, but you never know.
Ryan.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'157601\' date=\'Jul 16 2007, 11:22 AM\']Particularly because the only reason she's the high money winner is because she lucked into that huge jackpot, right?[/quote] Treble lucky, in fact. First, to be on the show during the time that they've had that goofy jackpot. Second, to be on an episode when the jackpot was insanely high, and third, to find the one ball in 13 that wins the money.
Could be they just want to have Brad get an easy pass into the round of eight; who knows.
(Legler v. Spangenberg should be a GREAT match.)
Actually, all of them but one seem like they would be exciting. The one I can't figure out is Michelle Kitt. I remember that she was one of the big winners on Weakest Link, but that doesn't seem like the same kind of achievement as almost anyone else on the list.
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[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'157662\' date=\'Jul 16 2007, 07:43 PM\']
Actually, all of them but one seem like they would be exciting. The one I can't figure out is Michelle Kitt. I remember that she was one of the big winners on Weakest Link, but that doesn't seem like the same kind of achievement as almost anyone else on the list.
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Hell, if they're gonna do that, they should have called Catherine Rahm, who HAD A FREAKIN' PITSTOP... :)
(Me and Travis are gonna be 70 years old, sitting on a park bench feeding pigeons, I'm gonna turn to him, put in my teeth, and say "She HAD A FREAKIN' PITSTOP...")
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'157670\' date=\'Jul 16 2007, 08:46 PM\']Hell, if they're gonna do that, they should have called Catherine Rahm, who HAD A FREAKIN' PITSTOP... :)
(Me and Travis are gonna be 70 years old, sitting on a park bench feeding pigeons, I'm gonna turn to him, put in my teeth, and say "She HAD A FREAKIN' PITSTOP...")[/quote]To which I'll reply:
"THE BONUS! YOU GOT THE BONUS!"
/Pit Stop slays me every time
//Come to think of it, Rahm actually has a few other game show appearance credits besides her most lucrative one.
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This article appears to solve the mystery of Jennings' opponent.
http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_e...ennings-at.html (http://\"http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_eye/2007/07/ken-jennings-at.html\")
Mr. Catlin says Jennings will play the winner of the 2007 World Series of Pop Culture in the first round.
Actually makes sense -- explains why the slot is "TBA," and it's refreshing not to see a result spoiled -- but now I'm curious how they'll do this.
If it's a four-round game, I'm guessing each WSoPC player will face off once against Jennings, with one player receiving two rounds (or actually employing a 3-on-1 handicap match for one of the rounds).
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[quote name=\'colonial\' post=\'157621\' date=\'Jul 16 2007, 02:59 PM\']
Why is Ken Jennings listed as facing "TBA" in round 1? That was the first thing I noticed when I saw the brackets -- did something happen during the taping (opponent didn't show, GSN employing a gimmick for this match that it won't reveal until airing)?
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The TBA has not had his game show fame unleashed on the world yet. However, that fame will be unleashed by his/her first episode.
--Mike
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[quote name=\'colonial\' post=\'157690\' date=\'Jul 17 2007, 08:52 AM\']
This article appears to solve the mystery of Jennings' opponent.
http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_e...ennings-at.html (http://\"http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_eye/2007/07/ken-jennings-at.html\")
Mr. Catlin says Jennings will play the winner of the 2007 World Series of Pop Culture in the first round.
Actually makes sense -- explains why the slot is "TBA," and it's refreshing not to see a result spoiled -- but now I'm curious how they'll do this.
If it's a four-round game, I'm guessing each WSoPC player will face off once against Jennings, with one player receiving two rounds (or actually employing a 3-on-1 handicap match for one of the rounds).
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Or, it's just one member for the entire game. Note that Amy is sans partner.
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also, if it were only one person from the team, it would fit the dollar amount seed (a third of the World Series prize- $83,333- would be ranked 15th)....Maybe it's the person from the winning team who got the most questions correct in the tournament or something like that..
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And it turns out to be Victor Lee, from WSOPC's winning team Twisted Misters.
I will be ever gleeful when Ken Jennings takes him out.
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[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'158654\' date=\'Jul 25 2007, 08:22 PM\']And it turns out to be Victor Lee, from WSOPC's winning team Twisted Misters.
I will be ever gleeful when Ken Jennings takes him out.[/quote]I'll grant that the 1/16 and 2/15 rounds almost amount to a bye for Kenzilla and the Rutterminator, but why the hate for Victor? What'd he ever do to you? Throw your newspaper in a puddle? Kick your dog?
It seems strange to say what you did, even if you had a reason.
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Because while he did obviously have the knowledge to back it up, he came off as very cocky and conceited during WSOPC. I just don't like to see that on my game shows, so I was avidly rooting against him and his comrades.
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[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'158658\' date=\'Jul 25 2007, 08:37 PM\']
Because while he did obviously have the knowledge to back it up, he came off as very cocky and conceited during WSOPC.
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In a competition where the teams were expected to act cocky and conceited. Gawd forbid.
I'm thrilled the Misters won and I hope Victor gives Ken a good match.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'158659\' date=\'Jul 25 2007, 11:39 PM\']
In a competition where the teams were expected to act cocky and conceited.
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Off the top of my head, I can't recall any other team this season that was as outright with their assurance of victory. Most of the other teams seemed like regular, down-to-earth people pleased to have made it as far as they did. Misters acted like they had it in the bag from their first interview. While they did prove that they were the winners and had the necessary knowledge, a bit of modesty is just generally appreciated.
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[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'158672\' date=\'Jul 25 2007, 10:09 PM\']
While they did prove that they were the winners and had the necessary knowledge, a bit of modesty is just generally appreciated.
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Well, your opinion. I have no problem with someone who says they're gonna win and then DOES IT. Because they are raising their own stakes with their bravado...if they lose, they lose the prize AND they look like idiots on TV.
Quoting the great philosopher Robert Ritchie: "It ain't bragging, motherf***er, if you back it up."
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'158673\' date=\'Jul 26 2007, 01:46 AM\']
Quoting the great philosopher Robert Ritchie: "It ain't bragging, motherf***er, if you back it up."
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And I totally understand that, which is why my argument probably comes off as flawed. But, it's just my opinion. ::shrugs::
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I think Victor's little schpiel at the start of the finals pretty much sealed it for me that he would be the TM representative for Grand Slam. Of the three, he seemed the most into the competitive aspect. If he wants to be that hardcore about being a trivia contestant, then good for him, and I hope he doesn't lay too much an egg.
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[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'158674\' date=\'Jul 25 2007, 10:52 PM\']And I totally understand that, which is why my argument probably comes off as flawed. But, it's just my opinion. ::shrugs::[/quote]Two things:
1) Since you've been in the fray, how would you like to find out that you had people rooting for you to do poorly, for no other reason than you give them a bad feeling? I don't think your argument is flawed, so much as it is strange. But like you said, your dime.
2) Personally, I don't root against particular contestants unless they're over-the-top obnoxious, so generally I hope for good competition. But the fact that one team got a reaction out of you is a plus point for the contestant coordinators.
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Travis, I believe you just said it was strange for someone to root against a contestant, then admitted you do the same.
Am I correct?
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[quote name=\'ChrisLambert!\' post=\'158947\' date=\'Jul 28 2007, 04:00 PM\']
Travis, I believe you just said it was strange for someone to root against a contestant, then admitted you do the same.
Am I correct?
[/quote]You are incorrect. I said his argument was strange, given that he'd been in televised competitions before.
I have no problem with people rooting against contestants; it's a free country and all. But to say "I'm going to root against you because you're cocky and conceited" when that's exactly the vibe that the producers are going for? Yeah, I find that a bit bizarre.
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[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'158948\' date=\'Jul 28 2007, 07:15 PM\']I have no problem with people rooting against contestants; it's a free country and all. But to say "I'm going to root against you because you're cocky and conceited" when that's exactly the vibe that the producers are going for? Yeah, I find that a bit bizarre.
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Seems perfectly ordinary to me. Producers pick contestant that register with us one way or the other, and they aren't picking the "cocky and conceited" ones for us to love. I don't think anybody's hoping these people get hit by lightning or have their cars repossessed, but rooting against people who come across as unlikable on a game show doesn't strike me as bizarre behavior and is, I believe, part of the very "vibe that the producers are going for".
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Just want to make sure my eyes aren't playing tricks on me... air times are at 7 and 10 pm Eastern tomorrow (Saturday)?
Thanks
Ryan :)
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Saturdays and Sundays at 7 are the new episode airings, I think.
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Hmm... that's weird... according to that NCAA style bracket jpg going around, it says two episodes each day - however my program guide and GSn are both listing "Prejudice?" at 8 pm.
Ryan.
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[quote name=\'vtown7\' post=\'159550\' date=\'Aug 4 2007, 07:52 AM\']
Hmm... that's weird... according to that NCAA style bracket jpg going around, it says two episodes each day - however my program guide and GSn are both listing "Prejudice?" at 8 pm.[/quote]
Is this really something you can't figure out? Each one-hour episode will feature two matches.
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Mea culpa - in this day and age where everything is stretched out to the limit with filler, I naturally assumed that each match was an hour long.
I feel duly honoured that I have been part of another episode of Masters of the Obvious.
Ryan :)
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The remaining episodes of Grand Slam have been changed from twice a week to once a week. Here’s the new schedule:
Saturday, August 18 at 7 PM ET
Featuring Brad Rutter vs. Ogi Ogas and Leszek Pawlowicz vs David Legler
Encore showing at 8/18 10 PM ET, Wed. 8/22 at 8 PM ET and Thur. 8/23 at 10 PM ET.
Saturday, August 25 at 7 PM ET
Featuring Ken Jennings vs. Phyllis Harris and Michelle Kitt vs. John Carpenter
Encore showing at 8/25 10 PM ET, Wed. 8/29 at 8 PM ET and Thur. 8/30 at 10 PM ET.
Saturday, September 1 at 7 PM ET
Featuring semifinal matches
Encore showing at 9/1 10 PM ET, Wed. 9/5 at 8 PM ET and Thur. 9/6 at 10 PM ET.
Saturday, September 8 at 7 PM ET
GRAND SLAM Championship
Encore showing at 9/8 10 PM ET, Wed. 9/12 at 8 PM ET and Thur. 9/13 at 10 PM ET.
***In addition there will be a GRAND SLAM marathon on Championship Saturday, September 8 from noon to 7 PM as a lead in to the Championship show. All seven previous episodes will be replayed.
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[quote name=\'TheConfessor\' date=\'Aug 15 2007, 07:08 PM\'] The remaining episodes of Grand Slam have been changed from twice a week to once a week.[/quote]
I can't tell - does this mean the show is doing well, or badly?
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Wondering the same thing myself. I'm gonna be optimistic and suggest it's doing well, since they would want to burn it off if it wasn't.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'160780\' date=\'Aug 15 2007, 10:57 PM\']
Wondering the same thing myself. I'm gonna be optimistic and suggest it's doing well, since they would want to burn it off if it wasn't.
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I'm hungrily wondering, too. But I think the single biggest reason for optimism is that marathon before the finals -- if Grand Slam was tanking, or even performing flatly, they probably wouldn't try to schedule an entire day of it.
My fingers are crossed it's the biggest hit GSN has ever had! :)
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[quote name=\'ChrisLambert!\' post=\'156999\' date=\'Jul 9 2007, 03:45 PM\']
Any chance of getting this up on torrents? I'm going to be GSN-less come August.
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Was there an answer to this (that I've missed)? I--the stupidest man alive--repatched the VCR incorrectly, and I managed to get the video from last night's final match, but no audio.
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Search for user: mrjohnnynitro. He put up the whole series.
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[quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' post=\'163171\' date=\'Sep 9 2007, 07:38 PM\']
[quote name=\'ChrisLambert!\' post=\'156999\' date=\'Jul 9 2007, 03:45 PM\']
Any chance of getting this up on torrents? I'm going to be GSN-less come August.
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Was there an answer to this (that I've missed)? I--the stupidest man alive--repatched the VCR incorrectly, and I managed to get the video from last night's final match, but no audio.
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All the videos are linked from http://www.grandslamshow.com (http://\"http://www.grandslamshow.com\")