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Title: What the Blank?
Post by: Timsterino on May 07, 2004, 01:30:12 AM

Apparently there is another Match Game re-work in the works called "What the Blank?". Apparently our own Randy West is announcing. Go Randy!

http://www.gsn.com/buzz/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70999 (http://\"http://www.gsn.com/buzz/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70999\")

I can't wait for more details.

Tim :-)

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: Craig Karlberg on May 07, 2004, 04:34:07 AM

The first thing I would've said upon reading the title is WTF???

Also, what in blueberry pie is Fox doing picking this one up?

I smell ratings disaster already here.

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: whewfan on May 07, 2004, 05:28:39 AM

Though the show may be inspired by Match Game, they're calling it WHAT THE BLANK for a reason.... it's not going to be the Match Game we all know and love, but the element of filling in a blank and trying to match the stars remains.

The description of what I've read of the premise made me think of Card Sharks 01... video clips that ask questions (shudders)

It IS Fox.... and Fox will air ANYTHING.

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: ClockGameJohn on May 07, 2004, 06:03:34 AM

[quote name=\'whewfan\' date=\'May 7 2004, 04:28 AM\'] It IS Fox.... and Fox will air ANYTHING. [/quote]
Hmm.  Fremantle gives Fox American Idol.  Fremantle pitches another show for Fox.  Think Fox is interested?  ;-)

Give it a shot...man, everyone is head hunting this one!

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: uncamark on May 07, 2004, 04:24:55 PM

[quote name=\'ClockGameJohn\' date=\'May 7 2004, 05:03 AM\'][quote name=\'whewfan\' date=\'May 7 2004, 04:28 AM\'] It IS Fox.... and Fox will air ANYTHING. [/quote]
Hmm.  Fremantle gives Fox American Idol.  Fremantle pitches another show for Fox.  Think Fox is interested?  ;-)[/quote]
And don't forget "The Swan" (although many of us would like to).

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: Chelsea Thrasher on May 07, 2004, 04:39:46 PM

[quote name=\'ClockGameJohn\' date=\'May 7 2004, 05:03 AM\'] [quote name=\'whewfan\' date=\'May 7 2004, 04:28 AM\'] It IS Fox.... and Fox will air ANYTHING. [/quote]
Hmm.  Fremantle gives Fox American Idol.  Fremantle pitches another show for Fox.  Think Fox is interested?  ;-)

Give it a shot...man, everyone is head hunting this one! [/quote]
 Big Deal (1996?)

Remake of a Classic Game.   Used similar concept, didn't use original title.  Ratings Sucked.

There's precedent.   And don't forget the CS '01-style clips.

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: sshuffield70 on May 07, 2004, 05:00:19 PM

[quote name=\'uncamark\' date=\'May 7 2004, 03:24 PM\'] [quote name=\'ClockGameJohn\' date=\'May 7 2004, 05:03 AM\'][quote name=\'whewfan\' date=\'May 7 2004, 04:28 AM\'] It IS Fox.... and Fox will air ANYTHING. [/quote]
Hmm.  Fremantle gives Fox American Idol.  Fremantle pitches another show for Fox.  Think Fox is interested?  ;-)[/quote]
And don't forget "The Swan" (although many of us would like to). [/quote]
 Believe it or not, I actually like it.

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: Jimmy Owen on May 07, 2004, 05:01:32 PM

Hopefully, they'll use fresh "chip clips"

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: Timsterino on May 07, 2004, 05:51:07 PM

[quote name=\'sshuffield70\' date=\'May 7 2004, 05:00 PM\'] [quote name=\'uncamark\' date=\'May 7 2004, 03:24 PM\'] [quote name=\'ClockGameJohn\' date=\'May 7 2004, 05:03 AM\'][quote name=\'whewfan\' date=\'May 7 2004, 04:28 AM\'] It IS Fox.... and Fox will air ANYTHING. [/quote]
Hmm.  Fremantle gives Fox American Idol.  Fremantle pitches another show for Fox.  Think Fox is interested?  ;-)[/quote]
And don't forget "The Swan" (although many of us would like to). [/quote]
Believe it or not, I actually like it. [/quote]
 So do I. :-)

Tim :-)

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: JMFabiano on May 07, 2004, 06:41:12 PM

So this is A) meant to be a sequel to MG?  And B) The 'Manglers are behind it too?  Oh boy......come back, Judy, all is forgiven!  

Well, at least they must have tons of "dilemma" videos left over from CS2001...

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: tvwxman on May 07, 2004, 08:32:54 PM

[quote name=\'Timsterino\' date=\'May 7 2004, 04:51 PM\']
And don't forget "The Swan" (although many of us would like to). [/QUOTE]
Believe it or not, I actually like it. [/QUOTE]
So do I. :-)

Tim :-) [/quote]
 From a psychological point of view, i'm not crazy about it.....but it's typical Fox programming, and the ratings have been solid enough for another season to be ordered...

At least they didn't hire Lorenzo Lamas and that silly laser pointer.... We're proud of that shining display of tv here at ABC...

Matt

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: sshuffield70 on May 07, 2004, 09:30:55 PM

[quote name=\'tvwxman\' date=\'May 7 2004, 07:32 PM\'] [quote name=\'Timsterino\' date=\'May 7 2004, 04:51 PM\']
And don't forget "The Swan" (although many of us would like to). [/QUOTE]
Believe it or not, I actually like it. [/QUOTE]
So do I. :-)

Tim :-) [/QUOTE]
From a psychological point of view, i'm not crazy about it.....but it's typical Fox programming, and the ratings have been solid enough for another season to be ordered...

At least they didn't hire Lorenzo Lamas and that silly laser pointer.... We're proud of that shining display of tv here at ABC...

Matt [/quote]
 I dunno.  But I seriously doubt the laser pointer will be used on the pageant episode in about three weeks.  (Reminder:  Eps 6 and 7 are on Monday).

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: uncamark on May 09, 2004, 08:35:17 PM

[quote name=\'tvwxman\' date=\'May 7 2004, 07:32 PM\']From a psychological point of view, i'm not crazy about it.....but it's typical Fox programming, and the ratings have been solid enough for another season to be ordered...[/quote]

Of course, as anyone else noticed that if Amanda Byram were a contestant, the panel of plastic surgeons would be getting rid of the mole on her face immediately?

Quote

At least they didn't hire Lorenzo Lamas and that silly laser pointer.... We're proud of that shining display of tv here at ABC...

Finally--something to make us forget "The San Pedro Beach Bums"...

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: Jay Temple on May 10, 2004, 11:01:56 PM

And I thought I was the only person left who remembered it.

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: Don Howard on May 10, 2004, 11:08:16 PM

[quote name=\'uncamark\' date=\'May 9 2004, 07:35 PM\'] [quote name=\'tvwxman\' date=\'May 7 2004, 07:32 PM\']From a psychological point of view, i'm not crazy about it.....but it's typical Fox programming, and the ratings have been solid enough for another season to be ordered...[/quote]

Of course, as anyone else noticed that if Amanda Byram were a contestant, the panel of plastic surgeons would be getting rid of the mole on her face immediately?

Quote

At least they didn't hire Lorenzo Lamas and that silly laser pointer.... We're proud of that shining display of tv here at ABC...

Finally--something to make us forget "The San Pedro Beach Bums"... [/quote]
 The San Pedro Beach Bums helped me forget Mr. T and Tina.

Title: What the Blank?
Post by: Ian Wallis on May 11, 2004, 09:09:43 AM

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The San Pedro Beach Bums helped me forget Mr. T and Tina.

Being a "TV person", I remember them all.  Of course, having every TVGuide since May 1964 (and a whole bunch from before then) helps keep the memories alive!

The character from "Mr T and Tina" actually got its start on the second-season premiere of "Welcome Back Kotter" in Sept 1976, played by Pat Morita.  The star of "Kotter" - Gabriel Kaplan - has appeared on "Hollywood Squares".

Anyone remember ABC's "Here We Go Again" from 1973?  Larry Hagman starred in that - and he also appeared on "Hollywood Squares".

Aren't you glad you asked??!!