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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: tvrandywest on April 06, 2004, 11:46:14 PM
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It's been posted elsewhere, and the e-mails have started to come in. I assume it's just a matter of moments before someone posts it here, so I'd like to be the one to preface it by saying THANK YOU for you support.
Rich Fields was named the new announcer for "Price" today. While we have several mutual friends, Rich and I have never met. But he's obviously an experienced broadcaster who has paid his fair share of dues on the way up. I wish him every success as he takes his place at the hallowed podium.
From the 50 episodes I worked since May of 2003 I had the chance to live a little of my childhood dream. I enjoyed the thrill of performing to the most enthusiastic audiences in all of television, work with some truly gifted staff and crew members, hang with the world's greatest MC, and I have added some very wonderful people to my address book as new pals. Besides the joy, I learned and grew from the challenge and experience. Additionally, I feel a little bit closer to and have newfound respect for two old friends, Johnny and Rod.
I continue to work with another group of good people on Jonathan Goodson's "Big Spin" and hope to be back in your living room again soon. Without a few valleys the hills don't seem quite as high.
Nothing is more important to me right now than to tell everyone who has been supportive of my efforts towards landing the full-time position how much I appreciate the time they took to post, e-mail, IM, call, slap my ass, and generally spread positive vibes into the cosmos. You have warmed my heart with some very kind words, thoughts and emotions. They will continue to glow for a long time to come. Thank you.
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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Darn it!!! Really disappointed to hear this Randy. NOBODY deserved this gig more than you.
ITSBRY
itsbry@juno.com
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I feel like I want to shed a tear or something. But say Randy, you had my vote of confidence as well. Of course, it was a joy and a pleasure hearing you announce Price during your times.
Now if I could fly to California and hear you on the BIG SPIN on KCAL from New Jersey!!! lol
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I agree with ITSBRY - you were obviously the best, most experienced, and most deserving person in the world to get the job. I'm really sorry that you were not selected.
But I think we all should really be tanking YOU - you gave us the best episdoes of TPiR produced in a long time. You brought back something into the show that hadn't been there in a long while - good chemistry, and despite all the rotating and additional changes to the show - a sense of family.
Thank you very much, Randy!
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Well, I'm sorry you didn't get the job, Randy. But I'm happy for Rich - best of luck to him!
Are you still doing the road show, Randy?
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Randy: Thank YOU for your work on the show. The shows you worked on were some of the best I can remember. You recaptured the fun and classy charm that has kept the show on the air for 30+ years, and in my opinion, you were the only one out of the auditioners to do that. I know I speak for many of us when I say that you are, unquestionably, the best.
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Well Randy, I'll really miss hearing you on TPiR, but maybe you'll get another announcing gig in the near future, be sure to keep us posted.
Thanks,
Nick
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Randy,
None of us can be as disappointed as you might be right now, and very likely no one could have given us the news in such a classy post.
Best wishes on your next project, whatever it may be.
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Not to mention we want to thank you for hanging out with us. There are just a handful of true game show professionals in the family, compared to a lopsided ratio of fans - myself included. You add knowledge, whimsy, experience and insight to our threads, and we hope we'll stay deserving of your company. And before I can sound any more obsequious, I'd better bail....
we love ya, kid.
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I was very disappointed to hear of their selection, Randy. FWIW, and that is not a lot, I thought you were the best candidate.
I wish you lots of success with your future projects. I have no doubt that we will see, or hear you again very soon.
Tim :-)
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Apr 6 2004, 10:46 PM\'] Nothing is more important to me right now than to tell everyone who has been supportive of my efforts towards landing the full-time position how much I appreciate the time they took to post, e-mail, IM, call, slap my ass, and generally spread positive vibes into the cosmos. [/quote]
It's all my fault that Randy didn't get the gig !
I was the only one who never slapped his ass !
-Joe R.
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[quote name=\'JRaygor\' date=\'Apr 6 2004, 11:31 PM\'] I was the only one who never slapped his ass !
-Joe R. [/quote]
He told me a gentle caress was enough.
I feel so dirty. ;)
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 02:34 AM\'] [quote name=\'JRaygor\' date=\'Apr 6 2004, 11:31 PM\'] I was the only one who never slapped his ass !
-Joe R. [/quote]
He told me a gentle caress was enough.
I feel so dirty. ;) [/quote]
Are you sure we're all talking about the same Randy West? ;-)
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Well, damn. I don't often watch TPiR, but I did watch when you were on, Randy, and I'm sad that you didn't get the chair full time.
Still, I know you'll land on your feet and you'll be announcing away on the telly till you're old and gray.
(It's funny, I was watching an episode once not too long ago and caught just the middle. As I listened, I said to myself "Hey, this guy is good!" Then Bob asked for Randy to call down the next contestant. I felt so dumb! Of course it was you! Hehe)
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Congratulations to Rich for the pernanent gig.
Randy, thanks for all you did on that show. I will miss that magical electric voice. May you'll have fun in future endeavors whatever they are. : - , (.
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Well, Randy, needless to say, you were pretty darn great.
Art Sanders was actually my most favorite out of the new people, with Rich having the second place spot. So, congratulations to Rich.
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Aw, we wanted Randy, Fremangle, we wanted Randy. As usual, Fremangle doesn't learn. I wish Rich the best, however. If Fremangle's smart, Randy could still get guest announcer gigs if Rich misses any tapings, or they could put him on whatever game show is next on their docket.
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Put it this way. We all win.
Daniel Rosen wasn't chosen.
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Randy -
I also want to add my two cents... you did a great job in the rotating chair of announcers and I'm sad that you didn't get the permanent gig. It was my first time hearing your work (as we don't get Lifetime, Big Spin affiliates etc. up here in most parts of Canada) and I think you do a great job.
I'd like to also emphasize what "The Ol' Guy" said... I am quite thrilled when I post and someone like yourself "in the biz" responds. Please do keep posting!
I shall bring you a bottle of Newfoundland Screech as a thank you the next time I'm in la-la-land.
Cheers,
Ryan :)
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Mr. West, I agree with pretty much everyone else that has posted. I was pulling for you, and am saddened that you didn't get the job. Hearing your announcing work on The Price is Right brought back memories of Johnny and Rod, you're every bit as good as they were in their prime. That being said, I wish Rich the best of luck, and Randy, I'm confident that with your skills, you'll always be able to find a great game show that needs a great voice.
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I'm sure every one of us here has been through rejection like this, and I hope everyone's kind words make it easier for you Randy, and I look forward to hearing you again somewhere, soon, and that your wit continues to grace these boards.
And congratulations to Rich. Based on what I've heard of him so far, I know he'll be teriffic.
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Randy, I'm truly sorry that you didn't get the gig. Rich was good, but you definitely had the perfect fit as a TPiR announcer. I wish you the best, as someone will have the good sense to tap you as an announcer, and when I get my project "Countdown" off the ground, I definitely know who to turn to. ;-)
BTW, Randy did you ever rub Matt O.'s head for good luck? :-) (heads to The Chamber Chamber)
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Hey Randy,
I know everyone's posted the same thoughts, but I must add.
Since I've known you, I have not known anyone as kind, friendly and charming as you in the biz, I'm so sorry you didn't get the gig, but like you said, you lived a dream.
Randy, you gave it your best. Think of how far you've come since Trivial Pursuit and Wild Animal Games! You're a talented guy!
Congrats to Rich, and Randy good luck in EVERYTHING you do!
Adam
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[quote name=\'zachhoran\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 07:08 AM\'] Aw, we wanted Randy, Fremangle, we wanted Randy. As usual, Fremangle doesn't learn. I wish Rich the best, however. If Fremangle's smart, Randy could still get guest announcer gigs if Rich misses any tapings, or they could put him on whatever game show is next on their docket. [/quote]
Fremangle knew full well that with someone as good as Randy, they'd probably have to pay him more than they wanted. So, that's why things worked out the way they did.
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[quote name=\'Card Shark\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 09:18 AM\'] [quote name=\'zachhoran\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 07:08 AM\'] Aw, we wanted Randy, Fremangle, we wanted Randy. As usual, Fremangle doesn't learn. I wish Rich the best, however. If Fremangle's smart, Randy could still get guest announcer gigs if Rich misses any tapings, or they could put him on whatever game show is next on their docket. [/quote]
Fremangle knew full well that with someone as good as Randy, they'd probably have to pay him more than they wanted. So, that's why things worked out the way they did. [/quote]
I am absloutely convinced this is the case. That, or they intentionally did not want a boisterous, active personality in the announce booth, which would be in line with their "announcers should be heard and not seen" policy.
And if that's the case, then Randy West didn't get the job because he delivered Randy West to people who weren't looking for Randy West, and there is NEVER any shame to be had in that. If Fremantle is too stupid to realize that what they NEED is a Randy West, then I have to think he's better off not working there.
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Tough luck, Randy; but as you said, at least you got to live your dream for a little while, which is more than most of us frustrated Barker wannabees can say.
Who knows? Perhaps Rich will move on to another gig in a few years, and you'll get another shot at it. You still have a few good "Come on down"s in you.
Congratulations to Rich. He certainly seems among the most deserving of the alternative candidates, and I'm sure he'll do a fine job.
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Consider this ... Randy, you got to do what few people ever get the chance to do. How many of us will quarterback the Packers like Bart Starr, hit home runs for the Giants like Barry Bonds, give a speech like Ronald Reagan, sing the same operas as Pavarotti ... well you get the picture. How many of us ever get to do the exact same thing the people we grew up idolizing did? Damn few, and you did it, quite well. The fact that it won't be permanent, by contrast, should be seen as minor. You're to be congratulated; you set a goal and did it.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 11:48 AM\'][quote name=\'Card Shark\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 09:18 AM\'] [quote name=\'zachhoran\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 07:08 AM\'] Aw, we wanted Randy, Fremangle, we wanted Randy. As usual, Fremangle doesn't learn. I wish Rich the best, however. If Fremangle's smart, Randy could still get guest announcer gigs if Rich misses any tapings, or they could put him on whatever game show is next on their docket. [/quote]
Fremangle knew full well that with someone as good as Randy, they'd probably have to pay him more than they wanted. So, that's why things worked out the way they did. [/quote]
I am absloutely convinced this is the case. That, or they intentionally did not want a boisterous, active personality in the announce booth, which would be in line with their "announcers should be heard and not seen" policy.
And if that's the case, then Randy West didn't get the job because he delivered Randy West to people who weren't looking for Randy West, and there is NEVER any shame to be had in that. If Fremantle is too stupid to realize that what they NEED is a Randy West, then I have to think he's better off not working there.[/quote]
First off, let me just day "ditto" to everything else in this thread.
The possible reasons cited by Mr. Lemon as to why Mr. West wasn't hired full-time by FremantleMedia is, to me, yet another sign that the standards of game show production these days is found wanting compared with previous years.
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Y'all shouldn't be guessing if Freemantle Media (or Dismantle the Media, like the FCC) purposely chose someone other than the most popular among all the announcers that had their chance for the announcing position. Maybe Rich Fields was meant to be the newest addition to the announcer chair? We'll hear and hopefully view him prove that in the upcoming months of Year 32.
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Sorry, Randy, you were in my top tier for the gig (along with Art and the eventual winner plus, of course, my dark horse favorite Bob Hilton) but there are other great VO jobs to come and you'll be terrific then.
And at least Burton (who's good on Family Feud and Daniel {who I'm sure is killer with the Vegas show} weren't chosen.
And congratulations to Rich.
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Has anyone noticed that in recent shows, Rich Fields has considerably toned it down in his performance? It's like he already knew at this point that he was going to be the new announcer.............
As for Randy, it's a shame he didn't get the gig, but life (and more work)will go on for our favorite announcer. I'm of the opinion that since Bob wants to be the only noticable star of the show, and Rod and Johnny became stars in their own right, Randy's strong annoucing personality wouldn't fit in his system. Ergo, Rich Fields, come on down!
Tyshaun
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 08:20 AM\'] Put it this way. We all win.
Daniel Rosen wasn't chosen. [/quote]
I just felt the urge to say "YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU WINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!" like Patrick Wayne did on TTD '90.
(sorry, I heard the sarcasm detector beeping on that post LOUDLY)
Hey, train wreck idea for Syndie TPIR, Patrick "YOU WINNNN" Wayne hosting with Don Roseman(aka Daniel ROsen) announcing.
Shhhh, don't give Fremantle any ideas now.
Anyways, Randy, you were my top choice with Mr. Fields being a close 2nd. Maybe we will see you on WOF and or Jeopardy one day soon(Charlie and Johnny won't live forever now). I can see you announcing WOF for sure.
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Starting to sound like a broken record in here, but I too will echo the sentiments of the others.
Instead of being angry at Fremangle, we should just remember the words of John Lennon ("Instant karma's gonna get you" for the younger posters).
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[quote name=\'Radiofreewill\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 02:31 PM\'] Starting to sound like a broken record in here, but I too will echo the sentiments of the others.
Instead of being angry at Fremangle, we should just remember the words of John Lennon [/quote]
"You should have seen them kicking Edgar Allen Poe"?
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I'm getting a serious case of deja vu here.
I remember when Johnny passed away and Rod was named the permanent announcer, it was EXACTLY like this. I remember things like "The guy from PYL is replacing Johnny?" "He could be good, but I would've picked Bob Hilton," and "Rod Roddy? I don't know about that." Swap some of the names and you've got what's happening now.
Obviously we were all pulling for Randy, and many of us share his disappointment today. But things go on, just like they did in 1985. We can be disappointed, but there's a point where disappointment becomes bitterness toward the show and I don't think we want that. I think the best course of action would be to console Randy [but he will be back, that's a given] and give Rich all the support we can. Goodness knows he's gonna need it during this period while he settles in.
And let me congratulate Rich on accomplishing his dream of announcing on TPiR.
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First, to Rich, I know the whole group wishes you the very best of luck. Everyone knows that these are big shoes you now get the honor to fill.
And to Randy, dammit you gave it your very best, and it was a pleasure to hear you behind the mike. I look forward to hearing you in future shows.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 03:34 AM\'] [quote name=\'JRaygor\' date=\'Apr 6 2004, 11:31 PM\'] I was the only one who never slapped his ass !
-Joe R. [/quote]
He told me a gentle caress was enough.
I feel so dirty. ;) [/quote]
Dammit Lemon, yer gonna have a lock on the Most Amusing Posts of 2004 at this rate.
:-)
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Randy,
I am very, very, sorry that you did not get the gig for TPIR. My sincere Apologies. I was hoping that you would get the gig! you got my vote! and you did a very good job!
I liked you, and admired you since you announced Trivial Pursuit and I was in Elementary School. You are a very good and talented announcer Randy, and I really like you.
Maybe pretty soon you might get another announcing Job, Heck who knows? I have been thinking that you just might get to take Johnny or Charlie O's place on J! or WOF, I wish you the best of luck Randy, and may god bless you.
Sincerely,
Jamey Greek
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TPIR would have been a wonderful gig for Randy, and getting it meant a lot to him, but it is a testament to his talent and versatility as a performer that he had a thriving career before TPIR knocked on his door and he will continue to have a thriving career afterwards. The producers of TPIR may not have felt he was "right" for the part for whatever reason, but there will be plenty of other gigs where he IS "right" for the part, I guarantee it. No one I know loves his line of work or the business more than Randy, and he is fortunate to be able to make his living in it. With the game show "drought" that began in the early '90s there are many, many people who have not been fortunate enough to stay in the business.
Show business comes with more than its share of disappointments, letdowns and dashed hopes and dreams. It is part of the territory and everyone -- EVERYONE -- encounters it sooner or later. Those who are destined to survive in the business learn to deal with it and move on.
Fremangle knew full well that with someone as good as Randy, they'd probably have to pay him more than they wanted. So, that's why things worked out the way they did.
I don't think it's appropriate to speculate about financial terms when you are not a party to the transaction.
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Randy,
I'm sorry you didn't get the job, but with your talent getting a great job should not be a problem!!
Ben
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Ya know, with the TPIR announcing gig behind him, I was thinking:
Since there is supposed to be a "surprise" host for the TPIR Live! gig coming up, could there be a possibility that Randy himself is going to be hosting? Even though he hasn't hosted a show that made it to air, he has done a pilot or two........Just a thought......
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Randy, my response amounts in this case to a glorified "what they said". :-) I'm sorry you didn't get the gig, but I enjoyed your work greatly, and I don't doubt you've got plenty more GS gigs in store.
And to Rich, congrats...your experience on Flamingo Fortune really paid off, and I look forward to hearing your voice behind the PiR mike on a regular basis.
Chuck Donegan (The Illustrious "Chuckie Baby")
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rich, i am glad you are the announcer on tpir on regular basis; i am looking forward to your announcing on tpir every day
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To paraphrase Keith Olbermann, I cannot add anything more that is either relevant or true. This is one of those PJTP moments, but I couldn't let this go by without saying SOMETHING (but all of the good lines have pretty much been taken).
Kudos to Randy for the class you have shown in making the initial post. Well said by you, and best of luck to Rich.
Doug
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[quote name=\'PeterMarshallFan\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 03:14 PM\'] I remember when Johnny passed away and Rod was named the permanent announcer, it was EXACTLY like this. I remember things like "The guy from PYL is replacing Johnny?" "He could be good, but I would've picked Bob Hilton," and "Rod Roddy? I don't know about that." Swap some of the names and you've got what's happening now. [/quote]
So, judging by what you're saying here, you're saying that we'll eventually warm up to Rich just as much as we got used to Rod?
...eh, works for me. But I haven't watched Price in a long time, so I couldn't really comment on this "Battle for the Announcer's Chair."
(btw, is Daniel Rosen really that bad an announcer?)
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I get turned down by West Virginia Media for a new "High Q," and Randy gets turned down by Freemantle. It's a West Virginia conspiracy thing eh Randy!?!?
Ernie
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[quote name=\'TonicBH\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 11:18 AM\'] (btw, is Daniel Rosen really that bad an announcer?) [/quote]
That would be a resounding "YES."
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What they said.
Anyway, Randy announced 50 more "TPIR" shows than I ever will. You're a very lucky man and congratulations for doing your best.
Now go bug Gurin about an announcer's gig on the "Real People" revival.
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[quote name=\'TonicBH\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 10:18 AM\']So, judging by what you're saying here, you're saying that we'll eventually warm up to Rich just as much as we got used to Rod?
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I'm already getting used to him. He seems, IMO, to be getting more in the "spirit of TPIR" this past week, much like I thought Jim Thornton was during his week.
(btw, is Daniel Rosen really that bad an announcer?)
No, he's worse.
And, of course, my strongest wishes for your continued success and happiness, Randy.
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CBS Issued a Press Release for Mr. Fields today. I must say that some of this release is "interesting" - Apparently most people feel the release was as flawed as the decision:
April 8, 2004
RICH FIELDS NAMED NEW ANNOUNCER OF "THE PRICE IS RIGHT," ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
Fields' First Official Airdate Will Be Friday, April 23
After an extensive search to find a new announcer, THE PRICE IS RIGHT has named Rich Fields as the show's new announcer and his first airdate will be Friday, April 23. Fields, who was most recently the weatherman at KPSP, CBS-2 in Palm Springs, Calif., is the show's third announcer in its 32-year history on the CBS Television Network. Johnny Olson was with the show from 1972 until his death in 1987, at which time Rod Roddy replaced him. Fields replaces Roddy, who passed away in October of 2003.
"After auditioning and trying out five announcers on the air in recent months, we have selected Ron who seems to fit our show splendidly," said Bob Barker, the show's host and executive producer. "We think he will follow in the tradition of our previous legendary announcers, Johnny Olson and Rod Roddy."
Fields says that his career inspiration came from listening to Johnny Olson while watching game shows during the late 60s and early 70s. Since then, Fields has been associated with the Network for 13 of his 25 years on the air, most notably a 10-year stint with KCBS-FM in Los Angeles. Fields also worked for the CBS/Infinity Radio group in Tampa, Fla. He has won four Addy awards for his work in radio production and commercial voiceover.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT is now in its 32nd year and is television's longest-running game show. It is a Mark Goodson Production, in association with FremantleMedia, North America, Inc. Bob Barker is executive producer, Roger Dobkowitz the producer and Bart Eskander, the director. The series is broadcast weekdays (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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[quote name=\'ClockGameJohn\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 02:23 PM\'] "After auditioning and trying out five announcers on the air in recent months, we have selected Ron who seems to fit our show splendidly," [/quote]
"Who's our next player, Ron?"
"Um, that's Rich."
"Whatever. If we cared who you were, we woulda hired Randy."
"Good point. Our next player is...."
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sorry randy, it should have been you!
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I emailed Rich Fields last night to congratulate him on getting the job. He was very kind in his reply.
This isn't directed at anyone in particular, just a general comment---it's sad when it seems like the guy who was turned down is taking this better than some people whose best connection to the show is watching it. I mean, seriously....
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2 questions
Will Rich quit his day job?
What are the odds he'll be shown on camera when it's announced?
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From tvgameshows.net
The Price Is Right will feature three new prime time spring specials and the series now has a permanent announcer.
An all-teachers' edition of the $1 Million Spectacular editions is included in the newest trilogy.
Rich Fields, who is announcing on the current daytime editions, was named permanently as Bob Barker's sidekick this week. He was introduced to the audience at tapings Monday and Tuesday.
The much-coveted job saw at least seven announcers receive on-air tryouts. Randy West, who had been a huge online favorite as a devotee of the show's original announcer Johnny Olsen, offered a congratulatory message to Fields on his website.
The two other nighttime specials will have themes of encouraging 18-year-olds to vote and celebrating Barker's induction into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.
The specials will air April 27, May 1 and May 22, all at 8 p.m. (EDT/PDT). Thursday's daytime edition was pre-empted in the East by the Condoleeza Rice testimony. Wednesday's show ended in a double overbid.
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[quote name=\'JRaygor\' date=\'Apr 7 2004, 01:31 AM\'] [quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Apr 6 2004, 10:46 PM\'] Nothing is more important to me right now than to tell everyone who has been supportive of my efforts towards landing the full-time position how much I appreciate the time they took to post, e-mail, IM, call, slap my ass, and generally spread positive vibes into the cosmos. [/quote]
It's all my fault that Randy didn't get the gig !
I was the only one who never slapped his ass !
-Joe R. [/quote]
I hate to burst the bubble, but I too never got to slap Randy's ass. Although I would pay top dollar to do so...but enough of my twisted attempt at humor.
I would like to offer my condolences (of sorts) to you, Randy. I, like many here, thought you would be "The One", but alas it was not to be. Of the handful of eps of TPIR that I did get to watch with you in them, there was no dobut in my mind that your voice fit right in with everything going on. And hey, I'm still pretty young, and so are you, and so is everyone else here from what I gather, so I don't doubt another shot at "The Booth" will come your way down the line.
Until then, I look forward to your next project that brings you into my living room once again. Good luck, and all the best. :-)
DT
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[quote name=\'uncamark\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 01:28 PM\']
Now go bug Gurin about an announcer's gig on the "Real People" revival. [/quote]
Or get a cable network to grab Supermarket Sweep and do new episodes :)
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[quote name=\'ClockGameJohn\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 05:23 PM\'] ... Fields also worked for the CBS/Infinity Radio group ... [/quote]
Somehow I think that may have been why CBS picked Rich, because he's already been on the CBS payroll. I've heard him on two epsiodes of Flamingo Fortune, so I could say they could have done worse.
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[quote name=\'GS Warehouse\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 04:53 PM\'] Somehow I think that may have been why CBS picked Rich, because he's already been on the CBS payroll. I've heard him on two epsiodes of Flamingo Fortune, so I could say they could have done worse. [/quote]
For the umpteenth time, CBS did not pick Rich, Fremantle picked Rich, and his past employment had not a thing to do with it.
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Here's an article on Rich's new gig, courtesy of his current employer:
http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesert...rt&network=kpsp (http://\"http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesertarticle.asp?id=2646§ion=eyeondesert&network=kpsp\")
I'm particularly amused by this line:
He then bounced back to bring you the weather forecast every night - often from the set of "The Price Is Right."
He didn't play "Range Game" with the day's temperature, did he? ;-)
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[quote name=\'ClockGameJohn\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 04:23 PM\']
Johnny Olson was with the show from 1972 until 1987
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So Johnny kept announcing two years after he went over the rainbow, eh? Research, people, research.
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[quote name=\'Jumpondees\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 05:42 PM\'] And hey, I'm still pretty young, and so are you, and so is everyone else here from what I gather, so I don't doubt another shot at "The Booth" will come your way down the line.
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Now hold on here one second. How in the world is it the least bit helpful to say "just wait until Rich dies"?? Good grief.
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[quote name=\'tommycharles\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 09:56 PM\'] [quote name=\'Jumpondees\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 05:42 PM\'] And hey, I'm still pretty young, and so are you, and so is everyone else here from what I gather, so I don't doubt another shot at "The Booth" will come your way down the line.
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Now hold on here one second. How in the world is it the least bit helpful to say "just wait until Rich dies"?? Good grief. [/quote]
Only Jumpondees knows what he meant, but that's not how I read it... I took "The Booth" to mean another big, high-profile announcing job in general, not specifically TPIR.
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[quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 09:23 PM\'] Here's an article on Rich's new gig, courtesy of his current employer:
http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesert...rt&network=kpsp (http://\"http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesertarticle.asp?id=2646告on=eyeondesert&network=kpsp\")
I'm particularly amused by this line:
He then bounced back to bring you the weather forecast every night - often from the set of "The Price Is Right."
He didn't play "Range Game" with the day's temperature, did he? ;-) [/quote]
The picture of the set on that page is really outdated...and I'm pretty sure it's also stolen from somebody's website. Real professional operation, that.
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I think Rich is a fine choice. Anybody besides him, Burton, Randy, and I don't think TPIR would go in a good direction.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' date=\'Apr 9 2004, 01:31 AM\'] [quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 09:23 PM\'] Here's an article on Rich's new gig, courtesy of his current employer:
http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesert...rt&network=kpsp (http://\"http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesertarticle.asp?id=2646告on=eyeondesert&network=kpsp\")
I'm particularly amused by this line:
He then bounced back to bring you the weather forecast every night - often from the set of "The Price Is Right."
He didn't play "Range Game" with the day's temperature, did he? ;-) [/quote]
The picture of the set on that page is really outdated...and I'm pretty sure it's also stolen from somebody's website. Real professional operation, that. [/quote]
Looks like it's taken from:
http://members.aol.com/cbstvcity/Stage2.html (http://\"http://members.aol.com/cbstvcity/Stage2.html\")
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 05:18 PM\'] What are the odds he'll be shown on camera when it's announced? [/quote]
I'm told he will be on camera for the announcement.
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'Apr 9 2004, 06:28 AM\'] [quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' date=\'Apr 9 2004, 01:31 AM\'] [quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 09:23 PM\'] Here's an article on Rich's new gig, courtesy of his current employer:
http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesert...rt&network=kpsp (http://\"http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesertarticle.asp?id=2646告on=eyeondesert&network=kpsp\")
I'm particularly amused by this line:
He then bounced back to bring you the weather forecast every night - often from the set of "The Price Is Right."
He didn't play "Range Game" with the day's temperature, did he? ;-) [/quote]
The picture of the set on that page is really outdated...and I'm pretty sure it's also stolen from somebody's website. Real professional operation, that. [/quote]
Looks like it's taken from:
http://members.aol.com/cbstvcity/Stage2.html (http://\"http://members.aol.com/cbstvcity/Stage2.html\") [/quote]
That article did mentioned that the camera's turned to Rich and then announced he was permanent
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[quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 08:23 PM\'] Here's an article on Rich's new gig, courtesy of his current employer:
http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesert...rt&network=kpsp (http://\"http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesertarticle.asp?id=2646告on=eyeondesert&network=kpsp\")
I'm particularly amused by this line:
He then bounced back to bring you the weather forecast every night - often from the set of "The Price Is Right."
He didn't play "Range Game" with the day's temperature, did he? ;-) [/quote]
That link is now down...imagine that.
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[quote name=\'Dsmith\' date=\'Apr 9 2004, 09:59 AM\'] [quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 08:23 PM\'] Here's an article on Rich's new gig, courtesy of his current employer:
http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesert...rt&network=kpsp (http://\"http://kpsp.elemedium.com/www1/eyeondesertarticle.asp?id=2646告on=eyeondesert&network=kpsp\")
I'm particularly amused by this line:
He then bounced back to bring you the weather forecast every night - often from the set of "The Price Is Right."
He didn't play "Range Game" with the day's temperature, did he? ;-) [/quote]
That link is now down...imagine that. [/quote]
Doing a Rich fields search yields the new url:
http://kpsp.elemedium.com/html/2646.asp (http://\"http://kpsp.elemedium.com/html/2646.asp\")
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[quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 08:23 PM\']I'm particularly amused by this line:
He then bounced back to bring you the weather forecast every night - often from the set of "The Price Is Right."
He didn't play "Range Game" with the day's temperature, did he? ;-)[/quote]
Nah, because once he stopped the report, he couldn't start again for 39 hours. [ducking]
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Some copywriter either at the Associated Press, or Canada's Broadcast News wire service, has a real lack of tact. This morning's Entertainment Report on the BN wire had the lead line, to the effect: "If history is any indication, Rich Fields will have his new job for the rest of his life."
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The two other nighttime specials will have themes of encouraging 18-year-olds to vote and celebrating Barker's induction into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.
I thought they were gonna do another college special. Did they change it last minute, or was the above a mistake?
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(btw, is Daniel Rosen really that bad an announcer?)
!!!!!!!!BAD JOKE ALERT!!!!!!!
Daniel Rosen sucks more than Heidi Fleiss. :-)
﹛﹛﹛﹛BAD JOKE ALERT﹛﹛﹛﹛
[ducking]
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[quote name=\'PeterMarshallFan\' date=\'Apr 9 2004, 04:28 PM\'] !!!!!!!!BAD JOKE ALERT!!!!!!!
Daniel Rosen sucks more than Heidi Fleiss. :-)
﹛﹛﹛﹛BAD JOKE ALERT﹛﹛﹛﹛
[ducking] [/quote]
Heidi Fleiss was an alleged "madam", not one of the working girls. So you owe her an apology.
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That MDS special that was originally a college special now sounds like one of those college-bound specials(high school seniors). Either way, I'm STILL putting up the RED FLAG on it.
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most HS Seniors aren't 18, the minimum age to be on TPIR, IIRC.
They're going to have to do better.
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I wouldnt be surprised if I see some high school seniors mixed in with the college kids if that's the way we're going with this.
That's my 200th post! YAY!!!
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How does Rich, a weatherman by trade, handle the audience warmup? All weatherfolks THINK they're comedians, but I can't imagine most would be able to transfer that to a live onstage routine.
Not to disparage Rich at all - I can't judge him since I haven't heard any of his work. (But I was just getting ready to sent Fremantle an .mp3 and ask for an audition, so jealousy is there :) )
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[quote name=\'ChrisLambert!\' date=\'Apr 10 2004, 08:43 AM\'] How does Rich, a weatherman by trade, handle the audience warmup? All weatherfolks THINK they're comedians, but I can't imagine most would be able to transfer that to a live onstage routine. [/quote]
The last time I saw a weatherman do comedy it was the unintentional kind. His chromakey went crazy one day and made him semi-transparent. Even worse, the satellite picture was also on the blink, putting Iowa east of Ohio.
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[quote name=\'ChrisLambert!\' date=\'Apr 10 2004, 04:43 AM\']How does Rich, a weatherman by trade, handle the audience warmup? All weatherfolks THINK they're comedians, but I can't imagine most would be able to transfer that to a live onstage routine.[/quote]
I think Randy will back me up on this: nowadays the TPIR audiences pretty much warm themselves up. It seems you don't have to push many buttons to get them in the mood, but you do have to brief them. "If I call your name stand up and face front. If you have your back to the camera, all we'll see is your fanny doing this." (TURNS BACK TO AUDIENCE AND SHAKES FANNY)
You should've come to a taping of Weakest Link to see a warm-up man REALLY earn his keep.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' date=\'Apr 10 2004, 01:32 PM\'] [quote name=\'ChrisLambert!\' date=\'Apr 10 2004, 04:43 AM\']How does Rich, a weatherman by trade, handle the audience warmup? All weatherfolks THINK they're comedians, but I can't imagine most would be able to transfer that to a live onstage routine.[/quote]
I think Randy will back me up on this: nowadays the TPIR audiences pretty much warm themselves up. It seems you don't have to push many buttons to get them in the mood, but you do have to brief them. "If I call your name stand up and face front. If you have your back to the camera, all we'll see is your fanny doing this." (TURNS BACK TO AUDIENCE AND SHAKES FANNY)
You should've come to a taping of Weakest Link to see a warm-up man REALLY earn his keep. [/quote]
Warming them up isn't the problem.
Keeping them warm is. (Often the keyboard sweetening will be used)
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I'd be interested as to what the final decision process was... It's obvious that it took a lot longer than at first anticipated... I'm sorry to hear you didn't get it. I was hoping that I might have you telling me I'm playing Plinko for many thousands someday...
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Randy,
Add me the list of "wish you were there...Permanently" posters. I really hope that your chances weren't nixed due to your presence on this board during the auditions.
If it's of any consolation, you'll always be a part of our wedding video, since we included the clip of you calling my wife down to Contestant's Row when we stopped by TPIR on our honeymoon!!!
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Someone with access to CBS PR could probably find a pic of Bob and Rich together, and I swear there's one floating around.
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Steve's web site has a publicity photo accompying the story on his news update page. I swear Rich is merely half Bob's age if slightly older. I know for certain that he did 20 years of weatherman work in Palm Springs according to the story. Looking at that picture more closely, I'm wondering if Bob's "milking" it for publicity purposes.
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[quote name=\'Craig Karlberg\' date=\'Apr 12 2004, 03:56 AM\'] Steve's web site has a publicity photo accompying the story on his news update page. I swear Rich is merely half Bob's age if slightly older. I know for certain that he did 20 years of weatherman work in Palm Springs according to the story. Looking at that picture more closely, I'm wondering if Bob's "milking" it for publicity purposes. [/quote]
I'd say Rich is late 40s-early 50s. I say this because we reported a while back that he was considered for the 1986 Syndie Card Sharks gig that Bill Rafferty got(assuming he was early 30s when he auditioned for that)
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[quote name=\'Terry K\' date=\'Apr 12 2004, 03:51 AM\'] Someone with access to CBS PR could probably find a pic of Bob and Rich together, and I swear there's one floating around. [/quote]
Golden-road.net had a pic of Bob and Rich up yesterday.
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[quote name=\'zachhoran\' date=\'Apr 12 2004, 08:33 AM\'] [quote name=\'Terry K\' date=\'Apr 12 2004, 03:51 AM\'] Someone with access to CBS PR could probably find a pic of Bob and Rich together, and I swear there's one floating around. [/quote]
Golden-road.net had a pic of Bob and Rich up yesterday. [/quote]
Been up awhile actually
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[quote name=\'Craig Karlberg\' date=\'Apr 12 2004, 04:56 AM\'] Steve's web site has a publicity photo accompying the story on his news update page. I swear Rich is merely half Bob's age if slightly older. I know for certain that he did 20 years of weatherman work in Palm Springs according to the story. Looking at that picture more closely, I'm wondering if Bob's "milking" it for publicity purposes. [/quote]
Oddly enough, the pic on Steve's site is the same one as on golden-road.net, just with the brightness changed.
Why am I not surprised....?
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[quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 09:40 PM\'][quote name=\'tommycharles\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 09:56 PM\'] [quote name=\'Jumpondees\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 05:42 PM\'] And hey, I'm still pretty young, and so are you, and so is everyone else here from what I gather, so I don't doubt another shot at "The Booth" will come your way down the line.
[/quote]
Now hold on here one second. How in the world is it the least bit helpful to say "just wait until Rich dies"?? Good grief. [/quote]
Only Jumpondees knows what he meant, but that's not how I read it... I took "The Booth" to mean another big, high-profile announcing job in general, not specifically TPIR.[/quote]
Furthermore, who knows if Rich will remain with TPIR for the rest of his life? He might decide to quit, or Fremantle might decide to give him the boot if he starts to cost too much, or he might get another gig he likes better. There's more than one way short of death that the TPIR booth could become available to Randy again.
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Fremantle might decide to give him the boot if he starts to cost too much
Compared to what? Rod's old salary?
Geez, the guy barely started and speculation is already beginning on how long he'll last?
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[quote name=\'Mike Tennant\' date=\'Apr 12 2004, 01:39 PM\'] or he might get another gig he likes better [/quote]
This job is supposedly his dream. How could he possibly find "another gig he likes better?"
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Y'all know that the TPIR announcer does not work out of a booth, right?
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'Apr 12 2004, 12:55 PM\']Geez, the guy barely started and speculation is already beginning on how long he'll last?[/quote]
This job is supposedly his dream. How could he possibly find "another gig he likes better?"
Whoa! Settle down, guys! I was just trying to make the point that suggesting that Randy might get another shot at the gig does not imply that Rich has to die first. I'm not trying to push him out the door or even suggest that any of these things will necessarily happen.
Take some Valium and sit back in your La-Z-Boy recliners.
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So it is a safe bet that either
A. Steve the "perfesser" reads this board and golden-road.net
or B. He has one of his students do the same.
50/50 already been used, need an answer!(lol)
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[quote name=\'tommycharles\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 08:56 PM\'] [quote name=\'Jumpondees\' date=\'Apr 8 2004, 05:42 PM\'] And hey, I'm still pretty young, and so are you, and so is everyone else here from what I gather, so I don't doubt another shot at "The Booth" will come your way down the line.
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Now hold on here one second. How in the world is it the least bit helpful to say "just wait until Rich dies"?? Good grief. [/quote]
My Dear Mr. Charles...
You are reading more into that sentence than you should...I do not wish death and ill will on anyone...and that is not what I was going after, for that is really crude...If I wanted to do that, I'd still be in that BAD newsgroup, never to be allowed in such fine company that I share here right now.
It is possible you know for Rich to decide somewhere in the future that he's had enough of TPIR and leave the show on his own (although anyone who would walk away from that great job would be nuts), or perhaps the proudcers in thier infinite wisdom decide somewhere down the line that they want a new voice (although that doesn't happen much, there is a first time for everything).
My whole point is that I wanted to stay on the positive side, TPIR is a very well-done show which has spanned generations past and will span generations to come. I just wanted to keep a door open to the chance that one day Randy could very well have another shot...and that I'll be here, or in whatever forum that exists at that time, to support him.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' date=\'Apr 12 2004, 02:03 PM\'] Y'all know that the TPIR announcer does not work out of a booth, right? [/quote]
Not that I need to point it out, but my use of the word "booth" is a figure of speech...
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As i am from Newfoundland along with vTown, I congratulate you Randy for doing an awesome job. I must admit that i havent been watching TPIR regularly lately but it was nice to get a feel for your voice finally, as in this part of Canada we havent really got to hear much of your work. Just too many announcers lately seem to be either too excited or not excited enough, Randy, as a trained professional, knows the limits and pays attention to what he is reading so the appropriate vocal expressions appear, rather than being monotone all the time, or just too cafe moca happy about an Amana.
I didnt really have much to say, but just wanted to say thanks and congrats to Randy for his job well done, and wish him nothin but the best in everything.
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[quote name=\'Jumpondees\' date=\'Apr 12 2004, 07:48 PM\']
My Dear Mr. Charles...
You are reading more into that sentence than you should...I do not wish death and ill will on anyone...and that is not what I was going after, for that is really crude...If I wanted to do that, I'd still be in that BAD newsgroup, never to be allowed in such fine company that I share here right now.
It is possible you know for Rich to decide somewhere in the future that he's had enough of TPIR and leave the show on his own (although anyone who would walk away from that great job would be nuts), or perhaps the proudcers in thier infinite wisdom decide somewhere down the line that they want a new voice (although that doesn't happen much, there is a first time for everything).
My whole point is that I wanted to stay on the positive side, TPIR is a very well-done show which has spanned generations past and will span generations to come. I just wanted to keep a door open to the chance that one day Randy could very well have another shot...and that I'll be here, or in whatever forum that exists at that time, to support him. [/quote]
Ok, I should have given you more credit than that. I know Rich could choose to leave, but I guess I read way too much into it. Mea culpa.