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Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: Kniwt on September 16, 2009, 01:54:18 PM
The AP jumped on it as the show's "first gay couple," so it's all over the internets today:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...voxWtQD9AOHH381 (http://\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iyQfcq9kToSb1r6-LtyY9KvoxWtQD9AOHH381\")
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: dale_grass on September 16, 2009, 02:11:58 PM
"To boldly go where no..." ah, forget it.  It's been done to death.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: Bill Neuweiler on September 16, 2009, 02:12:25 PM
[quote name=\'Kniwt\' post=\'226167\' date=\'Sep 16 2009, 01:54 PM\']The AP jumped on it as the show's "first gay couple," so it's all over the internets today:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...voxWtQD9AOHH381 (http://\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iyQfcq9kToSb1r6-LtyY9KvoxWtQD9AOHH381\")[/quote]

Thats really cool.  And they've been married less than 24 months so they qualify.  (at least under the old rules, is it still the same now?)
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: tvrandywest on September 16, 2009, 02:28:33 PM
[quote name=\'Kniwt\' post=\'226167\' date=\'Sep 16 2009, 10:54 AM\']The AP jumped on it as the show's "first gay couple," so it's all over the internets today:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...voxWtQD9AOHH381 (http://\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iyQfcq9kToSb1r6-LtyY9KvoxWtQD9AOHH381\")[/quote]
We haven't taped that episode yet, but it's been talked about on set.
I'll let you know when those couples come out... I mean, when they appear!

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: Matt Ottinger on September 16, 2009, 02:58:45 PM
[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'226171\' date=\'Sep 16 2009, 02:28 PM\']We haven't taped that episode yet, but it's been talked about on set.[/quote]
Um...Randy, is there something you forgot to tell the class?
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: chad1m on September 16, 2009, 02:59:50 PM
[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'226172\' date=\'Sep 16 2009, 02:58 PM\']Um...Randy, is there something you forgot to tell the class?[/quote]lol. Well, he has been talking about it on Facebook.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: tvrandywest on September 16, 2009, 03:09:24 PM
[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'226172\' date=\'Sep 16 2009, 11:58 AM\'][quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'226171\' date=\'Sep 16 2009, 02:28 PM\']We haven't taped that episode yet, but it's been talked about on set.[/quote]
Um...Randy, is there something you forgot to tell the class?
[/quote]
OMG, have I become so adept at keeping secrets that I forgot to "come clean" to my friends?

America's original reality show is back for a second season with several improvements... including ME! I'm behind the Electrovoice RE-20 right now, with my Telex headset and Sony monitor, and the scripts for today's five episodes. And man, does it feel like home to be back in the TV millieu!!!! 20 shows this week... Michael Davies on set... lovely Carnie making her magic... and me in the booth while some kid stands all day doing warm-up. Life is sweeter than ever!!

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: Neumms on September 16, 2009, 03:26:38 PM
[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'226174\' date=\'Sep 16 2009, 02:09 PM\']America's original reality show is back for a second season with several improvements... including ME![/quote]

Terrific news, Randy. Carnie is really good--she deserves you!

One question--have they (you) changed the dorky end game?
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: tvrandywest on September 16, 2009, 03:48:14 PM
[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'226178\' date=\'Sep 16 2009, 12:26 PM\'][quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'226174\' date=\'Sep 16 2009, 02:09 PM\']America's original reality show is back for a second season with several improvements... including ME![/quote]

Terrific news, Randy. Carnie is really good--she deserves you!

One question--have they (you) changed the dorky end game?
[/quote]
YES!!

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: Don Howard on September 16, 2009, 04:22:34 PM
And, Randy West, are you acknowledged by name by our host Carnie Wilson?
For example, "Thank you, Randy West" and "What have they won, Randy West?"
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: tvrandywest on September 16, 2009, 04:34:00 PM
[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'226182\' date=\'Sep 16 2009, 01:22 PM\']And, Randy West, are you acknowledged by name by our host Carnie Wilson?
For example, "Thank you, Randy West" and "What have they won, Randy West?"[/quote]
It's all "Randy this" and "Randy that"!
I haven't heard my name called on a mic this often since I was misbehaving in Junior High School assemblies!

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: pentellit on September 17, 2009, 09:09:50 PM
That is soooo great Randy!  Major congrats.  How wonderful to be doing what you love!
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: chris319 on September 17, 2009, 11:44:23 PM
George Takei appearing anywhere is worthy of a headline.

In three weeks he'll be appearing at Gelson's.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: Robair on September 18, 2009, 07:29:02 AM
I'm more intrigued by the appearance of Monkee-for-life Davy Jones and his Latina telenovela actress wife, Jessica Pacheco. Apparently there was a report less than a month ago that he had accused her of spousal abuse.

"Ladies, what was the largest object that you personally have ever thrown at your husband?"

Fun ensues.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: BillCullen1 on September 18, 2009, 07:51:48 AM
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'226312\' date=\'Sep 17 2009, 11:44 PM\']George Takei appearing anywhere is worthy of a headline.[/quote]

You mean other than Star Trek conventions? I'm wondering if George or his better half will be sitting with the ladies when the questioning starts.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: pentellit on September 18, 2009, 06:14:13 PM
[quote name=\'BillCullen1\' post=\'226337\' date=\'Sep 18 2009, 04:51 AM\']I'm wondering if George or his better half will be sitting with the ladies when the questioning starts.[/quote]
Good question.  Can they switch off for the different segments?
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: tvrandywest on September 18, 2009, 08:49:02 PM
[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'226383\' date=\'Sep 18 2009, 03:14 PM\'][quote name=\'BillCullen1\' post=\'226337\' date=\'Sep 18 2009, 04:51 AM\']I'm wondering if George or his better half will be sitting with the ladies when the questioning starts.[/quote]
Good question.  Can they switch off for the different segments?
[/quote]
Oh, I'm sure there'll be a lot of "switching off" going on!

Randy
tvrandywest.com

P.S. All three couples will be same sex couples
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: chris319 on September 18, 2009, 08:56:40 PM
Quote
All three couples will be same sex couples
On a serious note, it will be interesting to see if this week of shows clears all markets.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: BrandonFG on September 18, 2009, 09:05:53 PM
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'226405\' date=\'Sep 18 2009, 08:56 PM\']
Quote
All three couples will be same sex couples
On a serious note, it will be interesting to see if this week of shows clears all markets.
[/quote]
I'm not following...Newlywed is on GSN, so would a cable system be able to prevent the show from airing, considering airs on basic cable?
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: trainman on September 18, 2009, 10:28:39 PM
[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'226406\' date=\'Sep 18 2009, 06:05 PM\']I'm not following...Newlywed is on GSN, so would a cable system be able to prevent the show from airing, considering airs on basic cable?[/quote]

Sure, they could make the local GSN signal mysteriously go black, or be replaced by a test pattern, or by TBN for half an hour.

But I have a feeling none will bother.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: chris319 on September 18, 2009, 11:09:59 PM
My bad. I was thinking NG is syndicated -- duh!

Where I live I can pick up GSN if I plug the cable into the special adapter card in my Apple II.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: Mike Tennant on September 19, 2009, 12:02:51 PM
[quote name=\'Robair\' post=\'226335\' date=\'Sep 18 2009, 07:29 AM\']I'm more intrigued by the appearance of Monkee-for-life Davy Jones and his Latina telenovela actress wife, Jessica Pacheco. Apparently there was a report less than a month ago that he had accused her of spousal abuse.[/quote]When she hit him in the back, he sang, "Girl, look what you've done to me . . ." and then said, "How about the flip side?"
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: inturnaround on September 19, 2009, 03:41:33 PM
I'm really happy that George Takei is actually experiencing a popularity surge after he came out. It must feel really great to be able to live your life publicly for the first time and be embraced more than ever (see also Neil Patrick Harris...who will do a wonderful job at the Emmys)
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: clemon79 on September 19, 2009, 04:03:11 PM
[quote name=\'inturnaround\' post=\'226467\' date=\'Sep 19 2009, 12:41 PM\']I'm really happy that George Takei is actually experiencing a popularity surge after he came out. It must feel really great to be able to live your life publicly for the first time and be embraced more than ever[/quote]
You know what I find interesting (and similarly satisfying) is that since he's come out, he's been significantly more, well, flamboyant. Which is great; I can't imagine how it must have been to have to suppress that in public. So it makes me smile a little when I see him on TV being who he is instead of who he felt he had to be.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: Bill Neuweiler on September 19, 2009, 11:31:06 PM
[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'226469\' date=\'Sep 19 2009, 04:03 PM\'][quote name=\'inturnaround\' post=\'226467\' date=\'Sep 19 2009, 12:41 PM\']I'm really happy that George Takei is actually experiencing a popularity surge after he came out. It must feel really great to be able to live your life publicly for the first time and be embraced more than ever[/quote]
You know what I find interesting (and similarly satisfying) is that since he's come out, he's been significantly more, well, flamboyant. Which is great; I can't imagine how it must have been to have to suppress that in public. So it makes me smile a little when I see him on TV being who he is instead of who he felt he had to be.
[/quote]

I'll second that.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: chris319 on September 19, 2009, 11:33:25 PM
[quote name=\'inturnaround\' post=\'226467\' date=\'Sep 19 2009, 12:41 PM\']I'm really happy that George Takei is actually experiencing a popularity surge after he came out. It must feel really great to be able to live your life publicly for the first time and be embraced more than ever (see also Neil Patrick Harris...who will do a wonderful job at the Emmys)[/quote]
Lance Bass, not so much.
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: tvrandywest on September 28, 2009, 10:24:27 PM
[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'226404\' date=\'Sep 18 2009, 05:49 PM\'][quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'226383\' date=\'Sep 18 2009, 03:14 PM\'][quote name=\'BillCullen1\' post=\'226337\' date=\'Sep 18 2009, 04:51 AM\']I'm wondering if George or his better half will be sitting with the ladies when the questioning starts.[/quote]
Good question.  Can they switch off for the different segments?
[/quote]
Oh, I'm sure there'll be a lot of "switching off" going on!

Randy
tvrandywest.com

P.S. All three couples will be same sex couples
[/quote]

FLASH - We tape this week, and I'm now of the belief they will NOT be all same-sex couples. Stay tuned for details   ;-)

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: tvrandywest on September 29, 2009, 09:51:53 PM
And it's some of the funniest TV I've seen in years!
"Check your local listings"   ;-)

Randy
tvrandywest.com
Title: George Takei and husband to appear on Newlywed Game
Post by: GrandMasterGalvatron on October 01, 2009, 12:10:03 PM
How far in advance do you guys tape?