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Title: J! Monday night
Post by: tvwxman on June 20, 2004, 04:35:11 PM
Okay, since I'm in the business of forecasting, I'll start the thread....

How do you think Matt O will do against "Buzzsaw" Jennings Monday night?

1. He goes into the history books as the guy who takes out the big champ.
2. He at least goes into FJ! with enough to win, SHOULD Ken blow the question.
3. He goes into FJ! like everyother Ken opponent.
4. He doesn't go into FJ!, on account of a negative score.
5. He doesn't go into FJ!, on account of answering every response with "Who is Malcolm?".

(Oh , it's not like any of you haven't thought of the outcome already!)

I'll be first. I'll be optomistic and say he takes the championship.

Bet Now! Bet Now!

Matt
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: Jimmy Owen on June 20, 2004, 04:40:56 PM
I am looking forward to the following shows to be mentioned. "Quizbusters," "Reach For the Top," "Beat the Odds" and "Malcolm."
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: Gromit on June 20, 2004, 05:32:11 PM
I don't know Matt at all, so I have no real basis to judge. Let's not let that stop us, however.

Logic suggests (3). It's the most likely occurence.

I'll be optimistic and predict (2).
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Post by: Clay Zambo on June 20, 2004, 06:09:47 PM
Got to be #1.  If somebody's going to take down Ken, it ought to be one of our own.
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: DrBear on June 20, 2004, 09:37:35 PM
All I know is if "Quizbusters" ain't mentioned in the interview, I have lost all respect for the contestant interviewers.
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: dzinkin on June 20, 2004, 09:39:13 PM
My prediction: Matt wipes the floor with Ken and uses a small portion of his winnings to join the Hair Club for Men.

Of the choices given, I guess the closest is #1. :-)
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: DrBear on June 20, 2004, 09:43:10 PM
[quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Jun 20 2004, 07:39 PM\'] Of the choices given, I guess the closest is #1. :-) [/quote]
 I see Matt beating the buzzsaw, changing his handle on this board to GiantKiller04, then losing the next day to the guy from the Holiday Inn Express ads.

(just kidding! Go MattO!)
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: catkins522 on June 21, 2004, 12:01:18 AM
[quote name=\'DrBear\' date=\'Jun 20 2004, 08:43 PM\'] [quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Jun 20 2004, 07:39 PM\'] Of the choices given, I guess the closest is #1. :-) [/quote]
I see Matt beating the buzzsaw, changing his handle on this board to GiantKiller04, then losing the next day to the guy from the Holiday Inn Express ads.

(just kidding! Go MattO!) [/quote]
 "Captain Marvel to the dressing room...Captain Marvel to the dressing room."

Charles
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: DJDustman on June 21, 2004, 02:49:10 AM
I will be frank, and I think once again, Ken is going to end up with another $30,000+.  I'd actually like to see him go up to a mill.
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: comicus on June 21, 2004, 02:57:46 AM
Matt has a chance, unless Alex Trebek attempts to sell him a porch swing in the middle of the game.
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: Monarx on June 21, 2004, 03:38:16 AM
Going into FJ, it'll be...
Ken: 26k
Matt: 10k
Loser McFool: Some loser amount (Let's say $Texas.)

And Matt will enjoy his $2,000 plus the Malcolm Jackpot.
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Post by: Craig Karlberg on June 21, 2004, 04:46:14 AM
At least this isn't allowed in Las Vegas(or Atlantic City in the East), but if there were odds for this thread, this is how it might look:

Choice 1:  9:2

Choice 2:  7:2

Choice 3:  3:5

Choice 4:  25:1

Choice 5:  75:1

Based on that, I'll go with the "favoritte" with #3.
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: Dbacksfan12 on June 21, 2004, 06:02:55 AM
[quote name=\'Craig Karlberg\' date=\'Jun 21 2004, 03:46 AM\'] At least this isn't allowed in Las Vegas(or Atlantic City in the East), but if there were odds for this thread, this is how it might look:

Choice 1:  9:2

Choice 2:  7:2

Choice 3:  3:5

Choice 4:  25:1

Choice 5:  75:1

Based on that, I'll go with the "favoritte" with #3. [/quote]
 Not really.  You just typed some random numbers. Please, sir, what's the point?
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: TimK2003 on June 21, 2004, 01:23:12 PM
Given that Matt has experience hosting Q & A quiz shows, he should be on even par with Ken, with all of that knowledge floating around in Matt's head.

My guess is that it will all boil down to who is better on the signaling system.  Unfortunately, Ken has that edge.

Here's Hoping Matt will become the next Jeopardy! King of Mountain for at least 5 days!!  ;-D
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: S2X on June 21, 2004, 02:43:15 PM
I wish Matt the best, and hopefully for him, he is darn quick on the trigger to ring in.  He will give Ken a good game.
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: Matt Ottinger on June 21, 2004, 02:50:47 PM
[quote name=\'tvwxman\' date=\'Jun 20 2004, 04:35 PM\'] How do you think Matt O will do against "Buzzsaw" Jennings Monday night?

1. He goes into the history books as the guy who takes out the big champ.
2. He at least goes into FJ! with enough to win, SHOULD Ken blow the question.
3. He goes into FJ! like everyother Ken opponent.
4. He doesn't go into FJ!, on account of a negative score.
5. He doesn't go into FJ!, on account of answering every response with "Who is Malcolm?". [/quote]
 Do I get to vote?

Seriously, thanks for all the kind words and well wishes.  Later tonight (after 11pm Eastern, of course) I'm sure I'll have a lot to say in Show Summaries.
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Post by: tvrandywest on June 21, 2004, 02:53:38 PM
Matt has all the makings of a great long-running champ: Knowledge, personality, and wit. Plus his TV experience will be a great psychological advantage as he's less likely to be distracted by the studio environment.

But as I found out on FaceTheMusic and other shows that I hope are lost forever, anything is possible when the game begins. So I say, let's concern ourselves less with the outcome and more with how well he plays the game and how his personality comes across on the tube.

After all, this is Hollywood, where it's far more important to be held in high regard, create a good image, and look good than to BE good!

Now go kick ass and take more MervDollars than Denny Terrio!


Randy
tvrandywest.com
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Post by: DrBear on June 21, 2004, 02:54:09 PM
Which brings up a good question - what's the latest J! appears for anybody on this board? 7 p.m. Pacific (10 p.m. Eastern)? Later? Anybody in Guam, where America's Day Begins?
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: tvwxman on June 21, 2004, 03:02:56 PM
[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Jun 21 2004, 01:53 PM\']
Now go kick ass and take more MervDollars than Denny Terrio!
 [/quote]
 What Merv game show was Denny Terrio on?

Was THAT aired ?  :)

Matt
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Post by: Chief-O on June 21, 2004, 03:06:53 PM
I can't tell, but I'm rooting for both. Ken's proven himself, but Matt....well, for me NOT to root for him would be a disgrace to this forum [in my opinion, at least]. So I'd say that if Ken wins, Matt would be very close. If Matt wins [I'll be totally surprised if this happens], Ken would be real close.
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: Frank15 on June 21, 2004, 03:10:57 PM
I think there's a pretty decent chance for option #2, that he could surely get into Final Jeopardy! with enough to beat Ken if he were to miss the question.  And he's missed a Final Jeopardy! question or two, so who knows ;).
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Post by: J.R. on June 21, 2004, 03:25:32 PM
I'm personally hoping Ken and Matt will win in a tie game and become co-champions for at least 10 shows !

-Joe R.
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: clemon79 on June 21, 2004, 03:35:08 PM
[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' date=\' Jun 21 2004, 11:50 AM\']Later tonight (after 11pm Eastern, of course) I'm sure I'll have a lot to say in Show Summaries. [/quote]

Many thanks. Would that the I Gotta Post Nows show you the same respect.

[quote name=\'DrBear\' date=\' Jun 21 2004, 11:54 AM\']Which brings up a good question - what's the latest J! appears for anybody on this board? 7 p.m. Pacific (10 p.m. Eastern)? Later?[/quote]

Several markets on the West Coast air the show at 7:30P, which is why Matt is being considerate and waiting until 8 our time.
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: Jimmy Owen on June 21, 2004, 03:59:50 PM
Here's my prediction....Ken's GOIN' DOWN BIG TIME.  Matt will be the new champion, no question about it.
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: sshuffield70 on June 21, 2004, 08:00:03 PM
[quote name=\'tvwxman\' date=\'Jun 21 2004, 02:02 PM\'] [quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Jun 21 2004, 01:53 PM\']
Now go kick ass and take more MervDollars than Denny Terrio!
 [/quote]
What Merv game show was Denny Terrio on?

Was THAT aired ?  :)

Matt [/quote]
 Ummmm............Have you ever heard of........."Dance Fever"??
Title: J! Monday night
Post by: Don Howard on June 21, 2004, 11:06:49 PM
[quote name=\'sshuffield70\' date=\'Jun 21 2004, 07:00 PM\'] [quote name=\'tvwxman\' date=\'Jun 21 2004, 02:02 PM\'] [quote name=\'tvrandywest\' date=\'Jun 21 2004, 01:53 PM\']
Now go kick ass and take more MervDollars than Denny Terrio!
 [/quote]
What Merv game show was Denny Terrio on?

Was THAT aired ?  :)

Matt [/quote]
Ummmm............Have you ever heard of........."Dance Fever"?? [/quote]
Yes. It was filmed before an audience that was ALIIIIIIVVVVVVVVVE!!