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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: MSTieScott on February 10, 2004, 10:05:17 PM
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So I was cleaning out my non-primary e-mail inbox, and found an e-mail that had been forwarded to me with the subject line "Pyramid was cancelled." The body of the message was information on how to try out for "Deal or No Deal" (the auditions have since passed, so no point in repeating it). And in the body, it's repeated that Pyramid has been cancelled.
I don't recognize the name of the person that forwarded the e-mail to me, but their address is from "Deal or No Deal"'s production company. Here's what I'm thinking: A few months ago, I tried out for "Pyramid" (and failed miserably) and gave them that e-mail address. Perhaps somebody who worked for "Pyramid" is now working for "Deal or No Deal," grabbed a database of auditioners' e-mail addresses, and sent the information along.
Which would mean that, if the person that sent me this had some sort of connection with "Pyramid," then the fact that the e-mail says "Pyramid was cancelled" is a fair indication of the show's fate. 'Cause I can't think of anybody else who has contacted me through this e-mail address that would tell a member of "Deal or No Deal"'s production company to forward audition information to me.
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Scott Robinson
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[quote name=\'MSTieScott\' date=\'Feb 10 2004, 10:05 PM\'] So I was cleaning out my non-primary e-mail inbox, and found an e-mail that had been forwarded to me with the subject line "Pyramid was cancelled." The body of the message was information on how to try out for "Deal or No Deal" (the auditions have since passed, so no point in repeating it). And in the body, it's repeated that Pyramid has been cancelled.
I don't recognize the name of the person that forwarded the e-mail to me, but their address is from "Deal or No Deal"'s production company. Here's what I'm thinking: A few months ago, I tried out for "Pyramid" (and failed miserably) and gave them that e-mail address. Perhaps somebody who worked for "Pyramid" is now working for "Deal or No Deal," grabbed a database of auditioners' e-mail addresses, and sent the information along.
Which would mean that, if the person that sent me this had some sort of connection with "Pyramid," then the fact that the e-mail says "Pyramid was cancelled" is a fair indication of the show's fate. 'Cause I can't think of anybody else who has contacted me through this e-mail address that would tell a member of "Deal or No Deal"'s production company to forward audition information to me.
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Scott Robinson [/quote]
I believe I read an article saying that Stephen Brown (executive producer on "Pyramid") is working with "Deal or No Deal."
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I haven't heard any official word on Pyramid. All I know at the moment is what I have read on the donny.com site today from Donny's latest newsletter:
"First off, a huge "Thank You" for the efforts and support that you all went through on the "Save Pyramid" campaign. The response was unbelievable! I think we surprised a lot of people with the calls and letters. We still don't know what will happen to the show at this point, but it's really out of our hands now. I've received reports that stations are being hounded by people not even associated with donny.com with the news of its potential cancellation. I still can't believe it.
As I watched the "Friends" episode the other night, which I thought was pretty funny, it was a bitter/sweet experience to see the show, the set, the game. I sure enjoyed Pyramid while it lasted. Something else is around the corner though, I'm sure of it."
http://www.donny.com/s-16603045780119/news...cmd=view&nid=50 (http://\"http://www.donny.com/s-16603045780119/newsletter.pl?cmd=view&nid=50\")
And yes, Stephen Brown, producer of Pyramid, is the producer of "Deal or No Deal". I think it's interesting that you got that email Scott. I passed all the auditions for Pyramid and have been on their contestant list all season waiting to be called, yet I got no such email. (And I know Pyramid has my email address as I have received emails from them before.) So maybe Stephen Brown didn't want to contact Pyramid's fully qualified contestants, on the chance that Pyramid is not 100% for sure cancelled. (Despite what it said in your email.)
Just a thought. After all, there's been no final word from Sony on this. Maybe they are waiting to see what the ratings for sweeps are.
Pyrawoman :)
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Oops! It looks like I spoke too soon about the situation with Pyramid. I just checked my inbox and found the an email (below) from their contestant co-ordinator.
Note the info re "Deal or No Deal": the audtions are still open and are going until Feb 20, for those that are in the LA area and want to try out. Good luck to those that decide to go for it! :)
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Hi Everyone,
We’re now working on a brand new show where you can win $1,000,000.00.
You don’t have to eat worms, jump off of moving trucks or even answer in the Winner Circle format.
It’s general knowledge, NO test. We’re looking for people with Great personalities and that are willing to take a risk with money, (gambling type personalities). You must audition with a teammate of your choice. Your teammate can be a relative, friend, co-worker anyone you think fits the descriptions above. You both have a chance at winning the money. The show’s called DEAL OR NO DEAL, it’s already airing in 125 countries. Now it’s your turn.
The audition process is: arrive with your teammate, take a picture, fill out your applications, and playing BLACK JACK!!!! The black jack is just for us to have fun and see if you’re a risk taker.
We are only auditioning for two weeks. CALL ASAP. And refer your friends, just remember, you need a teammate to come in with you.
Please read all of the requirements and at the end of all the disclosures I have listed the next audition dates. You must schedule an appointment. We are only taping two days, Wednesday, February 25, 2004 and Saturday, March 6, 2004. Please make sure both you and you teammate are available.
ELIGIBILITY
Both you and your teammate must meet ALL of the following requirements.
1.You can not have appeared on a Network game show that has aired in the past five (2) years.
2.You can not have appeared on any game/talk/reality show that has aired in the past FIVE years (5) months.
3.You can not be running for a political office.
4.You can not know or be related to anyone employed by: ABC Entertainment, Disney, Disneyland (Florida or California), Endemol, Skycastle or any subsidiary thereof.
5.If you are a member of SAG/AFTRA you must meet the following requirements as well:
a) You can not have a National commercial.
b) You can not be easily recognizable.
c) If you have made more than $5,000.00 in the past calendar year please call us for further information.
6.You must both be at least 21 years old.
YOU MUST BRING COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING
1.If you have your passport, then all you we need is a copy if it.
2.If you do not have your passport, you must bring in your current State ID (drivers license), along with one of the following:
a) social security card (COPY)
b) paycheck stub (with your name & social on it) (COPY)
c) health insurance card (with your name & social on it) (COPY)
MEETING LOCATION
You MUST meet us on the corner of LODI PLACE and LEXINGTON. Yes we mean the actual corner. You will see a sign telling you to wait there. DO NOT enter the lot or building unescorted, under any circumstances, or you will be disqualified.
AUDITION DATES
Wednesday, February 11, 2004 @ 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Thursday, February 12, 2004 @ 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Friday, February 13, 2004 @ 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Tuesday, February 17, 2004 @ 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 18, ,2004 @ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 19, 2004 @ 2:00 p.m.
Friday, February 20, 2004 @ 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. LAST AUDITION
YOU MUST CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
YOU CAN NOT BE LATE!!!!!!!
Please keep in mind NO CHILDREN or extra GUESTS will be allowed in.
You MUST bring a copy of your ID and Social Security.
Remember, we are looking for people that have great personalities and are willing to take a chance with money.
PLEASE PASS ON OUR PHONE NUMBER TO YOUR FRIENDS, RELATIVES AND CO-WORKERS. You can come in as a group, just make sure everyone has a teammate.
Pyramid and Hollywood Squares have been cancelled. So here’s the new show where you can win BIG MONEY.
HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION CENTER
1149 NORTH GOWER
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
(323) 785-2211
Thank you,
Maria L. Flores
Senior Contestant Coordinator
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Pyramid is dead.
And this is true:
I believe I read an article saying that Stephen Brown (executive producer on "Pyramid") is working with "Deal or No Deal."
Stephen took some Pyramid staffers with him.
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 03:33 AM\'] Pyramid is dead.
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Thanks a lot, Randy.
Within 18 hours, we'll have "TheGameShowGuy" and other various peoples of the same nature coming back onto the group pleading us to make a last-ditch effort to Sony.
Anyone want to bet some Krispy Kremes?
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[quote name=\'Dsmith\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 04:24 AM\'][quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 03:33 AM\'] Pyramid is dead.
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Thanks a lot, Randy.
Within 18 hours, we'll have "TheGameShowGuy" and other various peoples of the same nature coming back onto the group pleading us to make a last-ditch effort to Sony.
Anyone want to bet some Krispy Kremes?[/quote]
You forgot one thing:
PYRAMID MUST REMAIN ON THE AIR DAMMIT! THE RATINGS WERE UP SO IT HAS[/u] TO BE BACK FOR A THIRD SEASON!!! I AM PERSONALLY GOING TO CALIFORNIA TO GET SONY PICTURES TO PUT THE SHOW ON!!! THEY WILL LISTEN TO ME!!! BELIEVE IT!!!
THEY CANNOT[/b] CANCEL PYRAMID, I WILL NOT ALLOW IT!!! THE ROAD TO CANCELLATION GOES THROUGH ME!!!!! WE'RE GOING TO VIRGINIA, THEN TO TENNESSEE, THEN INDIANA, THEN OKLAHOMA, TO COLORADO, THEN, WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO CALIFORNIA TO TAKE BACK THE GAME SHOWS!!! YEEEEEAHHHHH!!!
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another candidate for funniest post of the year!
..and P.S. - didn't that "road" also go through Michigan? WOOD-TV 8 carries Pyramid in our neck of the woods. Should we post a watch for you-know-who here?
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The latest ratings are not that bad. But judging by fostergray's rant, it doesn't negate the need for some industrial strength psychotropic medication... stat!
Wheel of Fortune (10.1)
Jeopardy (8.2)
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (4.2)
Family Feud (3.3)
Pyramid (2.5)
The Hollywood Squares (2.1)
Blind Date (1.8)
Elimidate (1.7)
Street Smarts (1.5)
Extreme Dating and 5th Wheel (1.4 each)
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 12:25 PM\'] The latest ratings are not that bad. But judging by fostergray's rant, it doesn't negate the need for some industrial strength psychotropic medication... stat!
Wheel of Fortune (10.1)
Jeopardy (8.2)
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (4.2)
Family Feud (3.3)
Pyramid (2.5)
The Hollywood Squares (2.1)
Blind Date (1.8)
Elimidate (1.7)
Street Smarts (1.5)
Extreme Dating and 5th Wheel (1.4 each)
Randy
tvrandywest.com [/quote]
Ohh, no, no...that was simply a parody. There's another member of the board who ranted about something-or-other, using the style of posting which I displayed above.
I'd never let a game show get me *that* upset...unless Fremantle chooses Dan Rosen over you. ;-)
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 09:28 AM\']Ohh, no, no...that was simply a parody. There's another member of the board who ranted about something-or-other, using the style of posting which I displayed above. [/quote]
Glad to hear that. Cancel the meds.
I'd never let a game show get me *that* upset...unless Fremantle chooses Dan Rosen over you. ;-)
If that happens, I'LL need the meds!
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 12:40 PM\'] [quote name=\'fostergray82\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 09:28 AM\']Ohh, no, no...that was simply a parody. There's another member of the board who ranted about something-or-other, using the style of posting which I displayed above. [/quote]
Glad to hear that. Cancel the meds.
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Actually, I thought Howard Dean had gotten on the board. He may have the time soon.
It would be interesting to see what kind of bump Pyramid gets now that the Friends episode with Joey appearing on the program has appeared twice in six days. I'm pretty sure some people weren't even aware it was on the air, and this would certainly point it out. (And no one noted Match Game and Win, Lose, or Draw were also mentioned within that episode.)
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[quote name=\'calliaume\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 03:12 PM\'] [quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 12:40 PM\']Glad to hear that. Cancel the meds.
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Actually, I thought Howard Dean had gotten on the board. He may have the time soon. [/quote]
I'm expecting Wesley Clark to join sometime soon.
ObGS: Whoever wins the presidency in November, I hope he can make me employable again. Otherwise, I may have to consider going on a game show to avoid going broke.
ABB = Anybody But Bush!
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 12:40 PM\'] If that happens, I'LL need the meds!
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So will I. I'd give my left arm to have you as PiR's permanent announcer!
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 11:12 AM\'] You forgot one thing:
PYRAMID MUST REMAIN ON THE AIR DAMMIT! THE RATINGS WERE UP SO IT HAS[/u] TO BE BACK FOR A THIRD SEASON!!! I AM PERSONALLY GOING TO CALIFORNIA TO GET SONY PICTURES TO PUT THE SHOW ON!!! THEY WILL LISTEN TO ME!!! BELIEVE IT!!!
THEY CANNOT[/b] CANCEL PYRAMID, I WILL NOT ALLOW IT!!! THE ROAD TO CANCELLATION GOES THROUGH ME!!!!! WE'RE GOING TO VIRGINIA, THEN TO TENNESSEE, THEN INDIANA, THEN OKLAHOMA, TO COLORADO, THEN, WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO CALIFORNIA TO TAKE BACK THE GAME SHOWS!!! YEEEEEAHHHHH!!! [/quote]
Does anybody have a tranquilizer dart that we can borrow?
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[quote name=\'DrJWJustice\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 07:18 PM\'] [quote name=\'fostergray82\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 11:12 AM\'] You forgot one thing:
PYRAMID MUST REMAIN ON THE AIR DAMMIT! THE RATINGS WERE UP SO IT HAS[/u] TO BE BACK FOR A THIRD SEASON!!! I AM PERSONALLY GOING TO CALIFORNIA TO GET SONY PICTURES TO PUT THE SHOW ON!!! THEY WILL LISTEN TO ME!!! BELIEVE IT!!!
THEY CANNOT[/b] CANCEL PYRAMID, I WILL NOT ALLOW IT!!! THE ROAD TO CANCELLATION GOES THROUGH ME!!!!! WE'RE GOING TO VIRGINIA, THEN TO TENNESSEE, THEN INDIANA, THEN OKLAHOMA, TO COLORADO, THEN, WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO CALIFORNIA TO TAKE BACK THE GAME SHOWS!!! YEEEEEAHHHHH!!! [/quote]
Does anybody have a tranquilizer dart that we can borrow? [/quote]
Okay, and as I said to Randy:
Ohh, no, no...that was simply a parody. There's another member of the board who ranted about something-or-other, using the style of posting which I displayed above.
That's the last time I try to make subtle humor. :-P
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PYRAMID MUST REMAIN ON THE AIR DAMMIT! THE RATINGS WERE UP SO IT HAS[/u] TO BE BACK FOR A THIRD SEASON!!! I AM PERSONALLY GOING TO CALIFORNIA TO GET SONY PICTURES TO PUT THE SHOW ON!!! THEY WILL LISTEN TO ME!!! BELIEVE IT!!!
THEY CANNOT[/b] CANCEL PYRAMID, I WILL NOT ALLOW IT!!! THE ROAD TO CANCELLATION GOES THROUGH ME!!!!! WE'RE GOING TO VIRGINIA, THEN TO TENNESSEE, THEN INDIANA, THEN OKLAHOMA, TO COLORADO, THEN, WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO CALIFORNIA TO TAKE BACK THE GAME SHOWS!!! YEEEEEAHHHHH!!!
Cool it, Howie. Just because Kerry will beat you to the presidency [that you have a snowball's chance in ____ of getting] doesn't mean you should stop taking the medication. ;-)
Wow, is this off-topic or what? Let's fix this. Check out this audio file: http://www.pacdudegames.com/deantpir.mp3 (http://\"http://www.pacdudegames.com/deantpir.mp3\") after looking at this picture: http://www.pacdudegames.com/toomuchfordean.jpg (http://\"http://www.pacdudegames.com/toomuchfordean.jpg\") and enjoy!
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[quote name=\'Steve_Bier\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 04:10 PM\'] So will I. I'd give my left arm to have you as PiR's permanent announcer! [/quote]
Should we call you "Righty"?
It's too soon to tell, but I'm remaining optimistic. Get ready for the par-tee!
btw, I LOVE the support but don't want to turn every thread on this great board into a love-fest for me. Especially when you can do that to CBS.com! Thanks!!
Randy
tvrandywest
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...and don't worry, Fost ---98% of us got it!
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[quote name=\'PeterMarshallFan\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 08:39 PM\']THEY CANNOT[/b] CANCEL PYRAMID, I WILL NOT ALLOW IT!!! THE ROAD TO CANCELLATION GOES THROUGH ME!!!!! WE'RE GOING TO VIRGINIA, THEN TO TENNESSEE, THEN INDIANA, THEN OHIO, THEN OKLAHOMA, TO COLORADO, TO OHIO, THEN, WE'RE GOING ALL THE WAY TO CALIFORNIA TO TAKE BACK THE GAME SHOWS!!! YEEEEEAHHHHH!!!
http://www.pacdudegames.com/deantpir.mp3 (http://\"http://www.pacdudegames.com/deantpir.mp3\")http://www.pacdudegames.com/toomuchfordean.jpg (http://\"http://www.pacdudegames.com/toomuchfordean.jpg\")[/quote]
Are you going to try to clear Pyramid in all 78 states?
(Those of you who don't get that joke are not watching enough Keith Olbermann.)
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 08:43 PM\'] btw, I LOVE the support but don't want to turn every thread on this great board into a love-fest for me. Especially when you can do that to CBS.com! Thanks!! [/quote]
You mean there are actually people in Hollywood who don't want everything to be a lovefest for them? :-p
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[quote name=\'GS Warehouse\' date=\'Feb 12 2004, 12:01 AM\'] Are you going to try to clear Pyramid in all 78 states?
(Those of you who don't get that joke are not watching enough Keith Olbermann.) [/quote]
Stephen Colbert had it up to 80 states in his report Monday.
It worries me when Countdown and The Daily Show get a little too close to each other on the serious/satire meter.
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[quote name=\'GS Warehouse\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 11:01 PM\'] Are you going to try to clear Pyramid in all 78 states?
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"Well I hate to correct you on your own show, Casey, but there are 52 states with Alaska and Rhode Island." (Sports Night, which is almost like a game show, except it's a sitcom set in the world of broadcasting.)
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[quote name=\'calliaume\' date=\'Feb 12 2004, 12:17 AM\'] "Well I hate to correct you on your own show, Casey, but there are 52 states with Alaska and Rhode Island." (Sports Night, which is almost like a game show, except it's a sitcom set in the world of broadcasting.) [/quote]
Greatest show-that-isn't-a-game-show EVER, and that's one of the best lines in one of the funniest shows. I may have to go back and watch that one again tonight.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 07:33 PM\'] Does anybody have a tranquilizer dart that we can borrow? [/QUOTE]
Okay, and as I said to Randy:
Ohh, no, no...that was simply a parody. There's another member of the board who ranted about something-or-other, using the style of posting which I displayed above.
That's the last time I try to make subtle humor. :-P [/quote]
No, no, no, I don't want the dart for you. I want it for me. Every time I hear that speech, I go bezerk!
If I ever do a book of the dumbest damn campaign speeches ever given, I'm sure that Dean's Iowa speech will go in the preface, which I will put BEFORE the table of contents just to make sure that everyone sees it before reading anything else.
Somewhere in this thread, we were talking about game shows, weren't we?
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 08:43 PM\'] btw, I LOVE the support but don't want to turn every thread on this great board into a love-fest for me. Especially when you can do that to CBS.com! Thanks!!
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Randy, Lord knows that CBS could use all the help it can get these days.
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[quote name=\'calliaume\' date=\'Feb 12 2004, 12:17 AM\']"Well I hate to correct you on your own show, Casey, but there are 52 states with Alaska and Rhode Island." (Sports Night, which is almost like a game show, except it's a sitcom set in the world of broadcasting.) [/quote]
In other words, it's like Pyramid, but different! :-)
[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 11:22 PM\']Greatest show-that-isn't-a-game-show EVER, and that's one of the best lines in one of the funniest shows. I may have to go back and watch that one again tonight. [/quote]
I think the full SN series is out on DVD, isn't it?
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[quote name=\'GS Warehouse\' date=\'Feb 12 2004, 12:50 PM\'] [quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 11:22 PM\'] [quote name=\'calliaume\' date=\'Feb 12 2004, 12:17 AM\'] "Well I hate to correct you on your own show, Casey, but there are 52 states with Alaska and Rhode Island." (Sports Night, which is almost like a game show, except it's a sitcom set in the world of broadcasting.) [/quote]
Greatest show-that-isn't-a-game-show EVER, and that's one of the best lines in one of the funniest shows. I may have to go back and watch that one again tonight. [/quote]
In other words, it's like Pyramid, but different!
I think the full SN series is out on DVD, isn't it? [/quote]
Yes it is; came out in the fall of 2002, with no special features (much to Aaron Sorkin's chagrin, apparently). Grudgingly issued by Disney/ABC, who were surprised that it outsold their other DVD box sets at the time -- this and Family Guy's success helped open the floodgates for other boxes of more obscure series.
Nobody, however, is talking about a $20,000 Pyramid DVD box as far as I know.
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[quote name=\'calliaume\' date=\'Feb 12 2004, 01:53 PM\'] [quote name=\'GS Warehouse\' date=\'Feb 12 2004, 12:50 PM\']
I think the full SN series is out on DVD, isn't it? [/quote]
Yes it is; came out in the fall of 2002, with no special features (much to Aaron Sorkin's chagrin, apparently).
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Mine too. On the other hand, if they ever want to go back and make a second version with extras, I'll happily buy it again. I did that with the first season of West Wing. Bought it from the UK when it was first out, bought it again with the extra features on the US edition. Obsessed people do things like that.
Nobody, however, is talking about a $20,000 Pyramid DVD box as far as I know.
Nobody important anyway...
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' date=\'Feb 12 2004, 01:59 PM\'] Obsessed people do things like that.
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I wonder if I'm the only one here who will be buying the complete "Freaks and Geeks" on DVD when it comes out in April...
ObGameShow: The cast of F&G appeared on Family Feud during its first season (first of the current run)...
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I wonder if I'm the only one here who will be buying the complete "Freaks and Geeks" on DVD when it comes out in April...
Oh, hell no...I reserved my copy of the Limited Edition 8-disc set that includes 2 bonus discs and a special McKinley High "yearbook" a mere 2 days after recieving an e-mail about it. :-)
ObGameShow: The cast of F&G appeared on Family Feud during its first season (first of the current run)...
Indeed...they played against the cast of Popular, a far inferior HS drama that aired on the WB around the same time, yet it managed to get a 2nd-season renewal while F&G was canned...go figure.
Chuck Donegan (The Illustrious "Chuckie Baby")
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I liked F&G better the first time I saw it ... when it was called my life.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' date=\'Feb 11 2004, 12:28 PM\'] Ohh, no, no...that was simply a parody. There's another member of the board who ranted about something-or-other, using the style of posting which I displayed above.
I'd never let a game show get me *that* upset...unless Fremantle chooses Dan Rosen over you. ;-) [/quote]
And that was a damn good parody of Dean, too! I'd like to throw out our favorite phrase ObbbbGameShows, but I can't think of anything to link it to.