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Title: MD Password
Post by: BrandonFG on June 17, 2008, 05:28:05 PM
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"Million Dollar Password," 6.4/12, put CBS on top at 8 p.m. ABC's combination of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and NBA pre-game show averaged 5.0/9. "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" returned to FOX with a 3.9/7, beating out a "My Name Is Earl" rerun and "Last Comic Standing" on NBC. A "Smallville" repeat on The CW earned a 1.3/2.
Full article. (http://\"http://www.zap2it.com/tv/ratings/zap-ratings061208,0,1729160.story\") The show also finished 8th for last week. (http://\"http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,272|||weekly,00.html\")
 
This makes three straight timeslot wins, doesn't it? Granted, it's a summer show going up against reruns, it still holds its own very well, and was the highest-rated unscripted program last week.
Title: MD Password
Post by: PYLdude on June 17, 2008, 11:21:21 PM
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"Million Dollar Password," 6.4/12, put CBS on top at 8 p.m. ABC's combination of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and NBA pre-game show averaged 5.0/9. "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" returned to FOX with a 3.9/7, beating out a "My Name Is Earl" rerun and "Last Comic Standing" on NBC. A "Smallville" repeat on The CW earned a 1.3/2.

This makes three straight timeslot wins, doesn't it? Granted, it's a summer show going up against reruns, it still holds its own very well, and was the highest-rated unscripted program last week.
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Pretty good, I'd say.

Perhaps I haven't been paying attention (maybe something was said)...but wouldn't these kind of ratings justify a second go-round of shows at some point down the line?
Title: MD Password
Post by: Winkfan on June 21, 2008, 05:12:11 PM
wouldn't these kind of ratings justify a second go-round of shows at some point down the line?

But, and I DO mean 'but,' if an "actors strike" is in effect, Regis may end up with Ty Treadway and Fred Roggin as guests!

Cordially,
Tammy
Title: MD Password
Post by: rwalker on June 21, 2008, 06:14:52 PM
Nice. You get one strike done and have another in the wings.....

Yeah, at least we wouldn't have loudmouth Rosie on MDP, that would be nice.


:D
Title: MD Password
Post by: tvrandywest on June 21, 2008, 08:50:51 PM
[quote name=\'PYLdude\' post=\'188395\' date=\'Jun 17 2008, 08:21 PM\']
Pretty good, I'd say.

Perhaps I haven't been paying attention (maybe something was said)...but wouldn't these kind of ratings justify a second go-round of shows at some point down the line?
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Done. They WILL be back in the studio.

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: MD Password
Post by: chad1m on June 21, 2008, 08:51:41 PM
[quote name=\'rwalker\' post=\'188621\' date=\'Jun 21 2008, 06:14 PM\']Yeah, at least we wouldn't have loudmouth Rosie on MDP, that would be nice.[/quote]Why? Just because you may not agree with her views on a subject does not take away from the fact that she proved on her episode that she can play with the best of them. Hell, I consider myself a true Democrat, but I'd play Password with President Bush if he played like a Harris, O'Donnell or White.[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'188634\' date=\'Jun 21 2008, 08:50 PM\']Done. They WILL be back in the studio.[/quote]Totally awesome.
Title: MD Password
Post by: PYLdude on June 22, 2008, 12:29:20 AM
[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'188634\' date=\'Jun 21 2008, 07:50 PM\']
[quote name=\'PYLdude\' post=\'188395\' date=\'Jun 17 2008, 08:21 PM\']
Pretty good, I'd say.

Perhaps I haven't been paying attention (maybe something was said)...but wouldn't these kind of ratings justify a second go-round of shows at some point down the line?
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Done. They WILL be back in the studio.

Randy
tvrandywest.com
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Gracias, Randy. Much appreciated.

Gonna be looking to try out this time, if at all possible.
Title: MD Password
Post by: ChrisLambert! on June 22, 2008, 11:45:48 AM
Now we know what will replace The Ex-List after three weeks. :)
Title: MD Password
Post by: BrandonFG on June 23, 2008, 01:27:03 PM
Another week, another win... (http://\"http://www.zap2it.com/tv/ratings/zap-ratings062208,0,1991305.story\")

Dear CBS,

When this show returns, don't pull a Power of 10 and put this against something like Idol. You currently air it between two hit shows; keep it there for cycle two...
Title: MD Password
Post by: weaklink75 on June 23, 2008, 01:39:57 PM
[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'188766\' date=\'Jun 23 2008, 01:27 PM\']
Another week, another win... (http://\"http://www.zap2it.com/tv/ratings/zap-ratings062208,0,1991305.story\")

Dear CBS,

When this show returns, don't pull a Power of 10 and put this against something like Idol. You currently air it between two hit shows; keep it there for cycle two...
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I agree; I think this would be a perfect show for the time between seasons of The Amazing Race. Unlike last year, they have 2 runs already planned for fall and spring- so you'd have a break from Mid-December to Mid-February, so you could do 6-8 episodes. You also could do TPIR MDS between Survivor seasons.
Title: MD Password
Post by: The Ol' Guy on June 23, 2008, 02:35:07 PM
And my 2 cents -
The Sunday slot has two things going for it - a nice way to end the weekend, and since Password has an intellectual heritage, I wouldn't be surprised if a few of the 60 Minutes crowd carries over. This version is a lot flashier than the classic version, but it still requires some intellect to come up with the best clues. For what it's worth....
Title: MD Password
Post by: GSFan on June 23, 2008, 02:52:50 PM
Is there any word on when they will resume production?
Title: MD Password
Post by: uncamark on June 24, 2008, 12:27:27 PM
And as for our Rosie-hater:

Tough toenails.  The potential strike is by the Screen Actors Guild.  "MDP" is under the jurisdiction of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), who have signed a new contract with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).  AFTRA member (and good "Password" player) Rosie O is free to make a return visit and they'll be glad to have her.  Sorry.
Title: MD Password
Post by: gsnman on June 24, 2008, 12:42:17 PM
I'm getting used to the format...it looks good from what I've seen.  Betty White certainly put a smile on face with her wit and charm around Regis and the contestants.  I can't wait to find out the rest of the celebrities that are booked to be on the show.
Title: MD Password
Post by: ChrisLambert! on June 24, 2008, 12:51:15 PM
Hey now. Of all the reasons to bash somebody on this board, disliking Rosie O shouldn't be one of them. :)
Title: MD Password
Post by: tvmitch on June 25, 2008, 08:54:33 AM
Looks like MDP was picked up for six additional episodes...

Linky (http://\"http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20080624cbs02\")
Title: MD Password
Post by: Offshored2007 on June 25, 2008, 11:10:32 AM
[quote name=\'mitchgroff\' post=\'188960\' date=\'Jun 25 2008, 08:54 AM\']
Looks like MDP was picked up for six additional episodes...

Linky (http://\"http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20080624cbs02\")
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The Programming Insider is also confirming this.  They can bring Betty White back again.
Title: MD Password
Post by: geno57 on June 25, 2008, 03:51:10 PM
According to AllAccess.com, a radio and music industry website ...

RCA/NASHVILLE artist SARA EVANS is scheduled to appear on CBS' "Million Dollar Password" this SUNDAY, JUNE 29th ... vs "The Sopranos" actor STEVE SCHIRRIPA.  For a preview of the show visit www.saraevans.com.