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Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: DoorNumberFour on February 24, 2009, 05:01:38 PM: When the search for the next Price host was going on, my favorite candidate was John O'Hurley. I thought his manner of hosting would be perfect for the show.

And now that I think of it, Drew Carey, being a stand-up comedian, would be a great host for Family Feud. He could inject a great deal of humor into the game, which I believe is what makes a great Feud host like Dawson and Combs.

Do you think these two gentlemen would be better suited hosting each other's shows?
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: tvwxman on February 24, 2009, 05:42:41 PM: No.
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Post by: Neumms on February 24, 2009, 05:49:40 PM: Sure.
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Post by: chad1m on February 24, 2009, 05:54:27 PM: Yes.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Kevin Prather on February 24, 2009, 06:14:48 PM: Avocado.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: pianogeek on February 24, 2009, 06:21:16 PM: Slumdog!
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: TroubadourNando on February 24, 2009, 06:23:29 PM: Drew could do Feud but my skin crawls at the thought of O'Hurley Price.

...screw it, Slumdog is a better answer.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: joshg on February 24, 2009, 06:40:46 PM: Botulism.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: J.R. on February 24, 2009, 06:43:40 PM: That's Host-wang!
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: tpirfan28 on February 24, 2009, 06:50:17 PM: [quote name=\'J.R.\' post=\'208736\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 06:43 PM\']
That's Host-wang!
[/quote]
No, no, no....it's time for Hosternum, so we rotate the hosts!
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: The Pyramids on February 24, 2009, 07:00:48 PM: [quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'208737\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 07:50 PM\']
[quote name=\'J.R.\' post=\'208736\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 06:43 PM\']
That's Host-wang!
[/quote]
No, no, no....it's time for Hosternum, so we rotate the hosts!
[/quote]

Referring to the original post I think Drew would be better for the 'Feud' and John is ideal for either job.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: cmjb13 on February 24, 2009, 07:22:55 PM: I was told by one Price staffer that O'Hurley was one of the worst of the bunch. He was too "regal"
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: comicus on February 24, 2009, 07:35:41 PM: Aristophanes.
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Post by: PYLdude on February 24, 2009, 07:46:44 PM: Cuckoo Friend and Ollie.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: JayDLewis on February 24, 2009, 08:08:02 PM: D. A jar of almonds
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: mcsittel on February 24, 2009, 08:17:24 PM: All of it lower!
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Game Show Man on February 24, 2009, 08:18:53 PM: Marsupial!

/rodent?
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Don Howard on February 24, 2009, 08:20:00 PM: On topic the first: I wouldn't mind.
On topic the second: Imperius Rex!
On hijack: What if Rich and Burton switched jobs?
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: DoorNumberFour on February 24, 2009, 09:08:24 PM: [quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'208753\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 08:20 PM\']
On hijack: What if Rich and Burton switched jobs?
[/quote]
I don't think it'd matter too much. Burton was fine when he subbed on Price, and you don't hear the announcer on Feud all that much anyway.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: TLEberle on February 24, 2009, 09:16:02 PM: [quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'208759\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 06:08 PM\'][quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'208753\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 08:20 PM\']On hijack: What if Rich and Burton switched jobs?[/quote]
I don't think it'd matter too much. Burton was fine when he subbed on Price, and you don't hear the announcer on Feud all that much anyway.[/quote]All the more reason to swap.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Strikerz04 on February 24, 2009, 09:26:02 PM: Joker!

\That card isn't supposed to be in the deck!
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: jmangin on February 24, 2009, 09:43:06 PM: [quote name=\'Strikerz04\' post=\'208762\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 09:26 PM\']
Joker!
[/quote]
...Joker!!...JOKER!!!
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: chris319 on February 24, 2009, 09:49:01 PM: Survey says ...
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Post by: SRIV94 on February 24, 2009, 10:00:56 PM: Gong!
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Post by: vtown7 on February 24, 2009, 10:10:15 PM: Dare.
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Post by: Speedy G on February 24, 2009, 10:21:47 PM: Double dare.

/in before "MODERATOR SAYS STOP"
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: TroubadourNando on February 24, 2009, 10:59:24 PM: [quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'208741\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 07:22 PM\']
I was told by one Price staffer that O'Hurley was one of the worst of the bunch. He was too "regal"
[/quote]

So I guess I'm not the only person who thinks he hosts as if he's in a Shakespearian tragedy.

It did work on TTTT though...
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Johnissoevil on February 24, 2009, 11:10:16 PM: We'll be back with more stuff!
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: J.R. on February 24, 2009, 11:25:54 PM: You're watching Random Duel on GSF
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: pianogeek on February 24, 2009, 11:36:49 PM: . . . when we come back!
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Dbacksfan12 on February 24, 2009, 11:47:32 PM: [quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'208724\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 05:01 PM\']Do you think these two gentleman would be better suited hosting each other's shows?[/quote]I don't think John would have the appropriate level of enthusiasm, nor the skill to draw out prize reveals, etc.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: saussage on February 24, 2009, 11:59:36 PM: ... and now, here's the next item up for bids!
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: CarbonCpy on February 25, 2009, 12:23:23 AM: [quote name=\'CountdownRound\' post=\'208743\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 07:35 PM\']
Aristophanes.
[/quote]

Ridiculous.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: BrandonFG on February 25, 2009, 12:51:19 AM: SERIOUS ANSWER:
It's kinda difficult to see Carey and O'Hurley switch roles, only because they've been on their respective shows for two and three seasons, and have both added their own hosting styles to the show. However, I'm inclined to say it would be easier for Drew, given the comedy background, as somebody else mentioned.

They could do the April Fools switch like Pat and Alex did way back when, but Price and Feud a) aren't truly companion shows, and b) don't usually air in tandem in 90% of the country...so it might throw some viewers off. If this were 20 years ago, when both shows aired on CBS, I'd say "Sure!"

JOKE ANSWER:
Lots of love.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Thunder on February 25, 2009, 02:46:57 AM: Rigoletto!
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Post by: Craig Karlberg on February 25, 2009, 03:48:16 AM: [quote name=\'pianogeek\' post=\'208780\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 11:36 PM\']
. . . when we come back!
[/quote]

In 2 & 2!

Seriously, John O'Hurley on Price probably wouldn't work because at his age, he might easily get upset if a contestant messes up a pricing game or an IUFB. Drew, OTOH, could conceivibly work on Feud since his Whose Line Is It Anyways gigs will certainly work to his advantage. Therefore, I'm split on the switch.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Jimmy Owen on February 25, 2009, 04:24:38 AM: I think both gentlemen were born during the Eisenhower administration (as was I), so there's not that much difference in age.

There are a couple of factors which might present a problem. First, O'Hurley's committment to "Spamalot" might get in the way of Price tapings and second, John had auditioned for the hosting job a couple of years ago and didn't get it for one reason or another.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Johnissoevil on February 25, 2009, 04:45:21 AM: Come on over and FACE THE DEVIL!

Now, to the topic at hand. I like Drew, but imagine what would happen if someone won the fast money. Think back to that "perfect showcase bid."

Drew: (calmly) Survey says: 27. You won $20,000. We'll see you next time on the Feud.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Clay Zambo on February 25, 2009, 07:38:24 AM: Six notes!
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Don Howard on February 25, 2009, 08:10:08 AM: [quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'208790\' date=\'Feb 25 2009, 04:24 AM\']
I think both gentlemen were born during the Eisenhower administration (as was I), so there's not that much difference in age.
[/quote]
Indeed they were. John was born in 1954 and Drew in 1958.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: TimK2003 on February 25, 2009, 08:51:30 AM: In keeping with the majority of responses, while answering the original question (What if Drew and John switched jobs?):

LONGSHOT! <Screeeeeeech...CRASH!>

[quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'208741\' date=\'Feb 24 2009, 08:22 PM\']
I was told by one Price staffer that O'Hurley was one of the worst of the bunch. He was too "regal"
[/quote]

I'd like to see JO'H try to turn a Ford Fusion into a Shakespearean work of art. :)
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: jmangin on February 25, 2009, 09:33:55 AM: [quote name=\'Johnissoevil\' post=\'208791\' date=\'Feb 25 2009, 04:45 AM\']
Come on over and FACE THE DEVIL!
[/quote]
I wonder if that was on Janice & Kathleen's subpoenas.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: Jeremy Nelson on February 25, 2009, 10:29:08 AM: [quote name=\'jmangin\' post=\'208798\' date=\'Feb 25 2009, 08:33 AM\']
[quote name=\'Johnissoevil\' post=\'208791\' date=\'Feb 25 2009, 04:45 AM\']
Come on over and FACE THE DEVIL!
[/quote]
I wonder if that was on Janice & Kathleen's subpoenas.
[/quote]
I lol'd. Well played, sir.
Title: What if Drew and John switched jobs?
Post by: CeleTheRef on February 25, 2009, 01:24:34 PM: maybe for April Fool's
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Post by: gsgalaxy82 on February 25, 2009, 06:50:11 PM: I have to say, I had for years said John would be the right guy. But I don't know, somewhere down the line I realized....Price wasn't for him. Feud yes, Price...no. Drew on Feud? He might do ok. But he's a terrible TPIR host (this after defending him all this time).