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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: TimK2003 on August 11, 2004, 10:05:49 AM
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With stadiums, and arenas allowing companies paying big bucks to plaster their name on the walls (IE: Arco Arena, PNC Park, Delta Center, etc)...
...If TPiR ever gave suitable companies permission to put their names or product on a specific pricing game, what companies would be perfect or logical matches for the pricing game?
Some ideas to start off with:
Target's BULLSEYE GAME
Poweball's SUPER BALL GAME
Mega Millions ANY NUMBER GAME
Amana's RANGE GAME
Safeway's GROCERY GAME
7-Up's LUCKY SEVEN...
And my personal fave, JOHN KERRY'S FLIP FLOP!!!
Let the naming rights begin!
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[quote name=\'TimK2003\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 10:05 AM\'] With stadiums, and arenas allowing companies to pay big bucks to plaster their name on the walls (IE: Arco Arena, PNC Park, Delta Center,...)
If TPiR ever gave suitable companies permission to put their names or product on a specific pricing game, what companies would be perfect or logical matches for the pricing game?
Some ideas to start off with:
Target's BULLSEYE GAME
Poweball's SUPER BALL GAME
Mega Millions ANY NUMBER GAME
Amana's RANGE GAME
Safeway's GROCERY GAME
7-Up's LUCKY SEVEN...
And my personal fave, JOHN KERRY'S FLIP FLOP!!!
Let the naming rights begin! [/quote]
Bicycle CARD GAME
Bill Clinton's PICK A PAIR
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Timex CLOCK GAME
Kodak FREEZE FRAME
Hawaiian Punch PUNCH-A-BUNCH
Nabisco SAFE CRACKERS
Visa CREDIT CARD
U-Haul MAKE YOUR MOVE
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And my personal fave, JOHN KERRY'S FLIP FLOP!!!
Surely you mean Dubya's flip-flop
http://www.salon.com/comics/knig/2004/08/11/knig/index1.html (http://\"http://www.salon.com/comics/knig/2004/08/11/knig/index1.html\")
Or, Halliburton's "You have all overbid!" If there was one contestant in contestant's row.
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The "MGM" Grand Game
"Hole In One", brought to you by your friends at Krispy-Kreme
"Shell" Game
"Punchboard", sponsored by Everlast. (I'm thinking an enlarged version here, with the contestant donning the sponsor's product before punching the holes.)
Steinway Pianos presents "Plinko"
Hallmark's "Card Game"
and, of course:
"Coming Or Going", a joint sponsorship between Lifestyles Condoms and Charmin Bathroom Tissue. ;)
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We hear that Lifestyle Condoms was mistakenly offered Hole In One but turned it down...
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 10:36 AM\'] "Coming Or Going", a joint sponsorship between Lifestyles Condoms and Charmin Bathroom Tissue. ;) [/quote]
You're sick!
I LOVE IT!!! :)
ITSBRY
itsbry@juno.com
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*A shout out to Mandel.
Weight Watchers presents Half Off.
ITSBRY
itsbry@juno.com
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[quote name=\'TimK2003\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 10:05 AM\'] And my personal fave, JOHN KERRY'S FLIP FLOP!!! [/quote]
I prefer "George W. Bush's BONKERS," myself.
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Nissan PATHFINDERS
Holiday Inn CHECK OUT
Doug -- soon to celebrate 600 posts
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State of Texas Department of Corrections SWITCH?
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 10:02 AM\'] Nissan PATHFINDER
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That's genius. That's up there with the day I found out that HP, upon merging with Compaq, WAS IN FACT going to rename my team's hockey arena from the Compaq Center to...the HP Pavilion. :)
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 01:52 PM\'] [quote name=\'SRIV94\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 10:02 AM\'] Nissan PATHFINDER
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That's genius. That's up there with the day I found out that HP, upon merging with Compaq, WAS IN FACT going to rename my team's hockey arena from the Compaq Center to...the HP Pavilion. :) [/quote]
I'm surprised Dell hasn't partnered with all the major plane companies to copyright one of the meters in planes. What would it be called?
Why, Dell Latitude of course!
*rimshot*
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[quote name=\'ITSBRY\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 12:33 PM\'] *A shout out to Mandel.
Weight Watchers presents Half Off. [/quote]
I suppose that's a more appropriate sponsor than, say, a strip club. :-)
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[quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 11:02 AM\'] I suppose that's a more appropriate sponsor than, say, a strip club. :-) [/quote]
"Coming Or Going"
"Time Is Money"
"That's Too Much!"
"This half of The Price Is Right has been brought to you by Bill's Escort Service...."
Come to think of it. Meinike would be a good sponsor for "That's Too Much!" Aren't the the ones who aren't gonna pay a lot for a muffler? :)
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-Harrah's Let Em Roll
-One-A-Day One Away (I just like the rhyme)
-Motown presents Temptation
-National Geographic Spelling Bee (OK, that's just silly)
-Amana Range Game
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A few more which have cropped up in my mind...
The NASCAR RACE GAME
The Bloomingdale's SHOPPING SPREE
Sharpie's BARKERS MARKERS
Ziploc's IT'S IN THE BAG
9-Lives TEN CHANCES (I dunno, it's just sounds interesting).
MAGIC #
Could either be sponsored by AT&T, or that Magician named Marshall who always sold magic tricks & magic card sets in the 70s.
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Harrah's - DICE GAME
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How about Albertson's Grocery Game? Goodwill's 1/2 Off?
Charles
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[quote name=\'TimK2003\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 02:25 PM\'] or that Magician named Marshall who always sold magic tricks & magic card sets in the 70s. [/quote]
Yes, indeed--Chicago fixture Marshall Brodein, who played Wizzo on BOZO'S CIRCUS for many years. Were those spots nationwide, or are you a Chicagoan like myself?
ObGameshow: Well before Joey D'Auria took over the Chicago BOZO gig, he had made at least three appearances on GONG as Dr. Flamo (he supposedly did the bit on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny as well).
Doug -- and the countdown to 600 continues
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 12:52 PM\'] [quote name=\'SRIV94\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 10:02 AM\'] Nissan PATHFINDER
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That's genius. That's up there with the day I found out that HP, upon merging with Compaq, WAS IN FACT going to rename my team's hockey arena from the Compaq Center to...the HP Pavilion. :) [/quote]
LOL. And thanks for the compliment.
Doug -- and the countdown to 600 continues
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 12:52 PM\']That's genius. That's up there with the day I found out that HP, upon merging with Compaq, WAS IN FACT going to rename my team's hockey arena from the Compaq Center to...the HP Pavilion. :)[/quote]
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Compaq Center in Houston? (Unless the naming rights changed to another arena.)
And BTW, that IS genius:)!
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There is one in Houston (which is still called the Compaq Center), but I believe Chris L. was referring to the one in San Jose.
Doug -- and the countdown to 600 continues
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Actually, the Compaq Center is the Lakewood Church.
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Elmer's Golden Road
Disney's Bonkers
Britney Spears' Hit Me
Enron's Cover Up
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 04:53 PM\'] There is one in Houston (which is still called the Compaq Center), but I believe Chris L. was referring to the one in San Jose.
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Correct on all counts. Compaq owned the naming rights to both the San Jose Arena and the former Houston Summit, and the Tank (well, then, Tanq) was rechristned "Compaq Center at San Jose" when the Rockets announced that they would be moving to the Toyota Center.
So THAT'S where Lakewood Church holds their services? I've seen that guy on TV on occasion, I was wondering where they got such a huge hall.
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Bob: What's the next item up for bids?
Rich: A nutritious supply of dog food!
Must be time for "Purina One"-Bid! :-)
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Clearasil presents On the Nose.
Nascar presents Race Game.
Sharpie presents Barkers Markers
Master Lock Presents Master Key
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Hi-Lo trailers presents Hi-Lo
Big Lots! presents Clearance Sale
Shop-Rite presents Shopping Spree
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Dunkin' Donuts - HOLE IN ONE... OR TWO
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Charmin Squeeze Play
Bayer's Take Two (and call us in the morning...)
Certs 2 For The Price Of 1
UAW 3 Strikes
Forest Lawn Check-Out
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Another idea or 2...
The Golden Grahams GOLDEN ROAD
The American Express CHECK GAME
Planters SHELL GAME
Square D's SWITCH & SWITCHEROO (a little obscure -- they manufacture fuse boxes and the like)
J.C. Penney's PENNY ANTE
The Moen SHOWER GAME (maker of fine bathroom fixtures)
Major League Baseball's TRIPLE PLAY
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I hope these haven't been done...
Texas Instruments' Add 'Em Up
Croton's Time is Money
Spray and Wash's On the Spot
The Flying Wallendas' The Balance Game
The J Geils Band's Freeze Frame
Hooters' Pick-a-Pair (think about it)
Victoria's Secret's Squeeze Play (it only makes sense if they sell girdles)
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[quote name=\'TimK2003\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 07:25 AM\'] The Moen SHOWER GAME (maker of fine bathroom fixtures)
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OK, I think this one needs a little explaining--since when has TPiR had a game called the Shower Game? Or am I worthy of a WHOOOOOOOSH!?
Doug -- and the countdown to 600 continues
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 01:18 PM\'] [quote name=\'TimK2003\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 07:25 AM\'] The Moen SHOWER GAME (maker of fine bathroom fixtures)
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OK, I think this one needs a little explaining--since when has TPiR had a game called the Shower Game? Or am I worthy of a WHOOOOOOOSH!?
Doug -- and the countdown to 600 continues [/quote]
1978. They played it about two times, and it's never been aired anywhere since.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 12:56 PM\'] 1978. They played it about two times, and it's never been aired anywhere since. [/quote]
Ah, I see. I wasn't born yet (and if you believe that, I have some swampland in New Jersey. . .). :)
Well, since we're invoking retired games, I can't believe anyone hasn't come up with the E.T. PHONE HOME GAME.
How wuz Shower Game played? ;-)
Doug -- and the countdown to 600 continues
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[quote name=\'hmtriplecrown\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 10:08 AM\']Victoria's Secret's Squeeze Play (it only makes sense if they sell girdles)[/quote]
Actually, I can think of another way it might make sense...
(See Pick-a-Pair reference) ;)
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 02:12 PM\'] Ah, I see. I wasn't born yet (and if you believe that, I have some swampland in New Jersey. . .). :)
Well, since we're invoking retired games, I can't believe anyone hasn't come up with the E.T. PHONE HOME GAME.
How wuz Shower Game played? ;-) [/quote]
Bob told Dian to meet him in his dressing room after each TPiR taping. If she did, he'd give her something out of his pocket...not a $100 bill.
That was the more commonly played version. The lesser-played version, from Tony Harrison's site:
Shower Game (retired)
Five showers stood on the stage, each marked with a different possible price for a car. One shower was correct, the two next closest price showers won the player $100, the remaining two sprayed the contestant with confetti. Player could jump into showers until winning the car or getting sprayed.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Aug 11 2004, 10:36 AM\'] "Coming Or Going", a joint sponsorship between Lifestyles Condoms and Charmin Bathroom Tissue. ;) [/quote]
This reminds me of my livejournal icon:
(http://userpic.livejournal.com/14350051/1466737)
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[quote name=\'hmtriplecrown\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 12:08 PM\'] Hooters' Pick-a-Pair (think about it) [/quote]
Of wings?
Brandon Brooks
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 02:12 PM\'] [quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 12:56 PM\']
Well, since we're invoking retired games, I can't believe anyone hasn't come up with the E.T. PHONE HOME GAME.
Doug -- and the countdown to 600 continues [/QUOTE]
Here's 2 more from the retired games category:
UCLA's PROFESSOR PRICE
Trader Joe's TRADER BOB
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[quote name=\'Brandon Brooks\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 08:25 PM\'] [quote name=\'hmtriplecrown\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 12:08 PM\'] Hooters' Pick-a-Pair (think about it) [/quote]
Of wings? [/quote]
No, wing sauces. ;-)
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Okay, lemme give this a stab:
the W.B.A.'s HIT ME
the CIA's COVER-UP
the FBI's LINE 'EM UP
Kodak's FREEZE-FRAME
Major League Baseball's THREE STRIKES
...or TRIPLE PLAY
any state lottery's LUCKY SEVEN
Master Lock's SAFE CRACKERS
Family Dollar's SUPER SAVER
A'ighty, folks, hows that?
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All I can think of is incredibly obscure stuff. Like this:
Bar None Auto's Punchboard
If anyone else gets that, there are plenty of seats in the Ruckus Room.
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The pricing game celebrating its silver anniverary this coming season...
PILLSBURY'S GRANDS BISCUITS GRAND GAME!
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[quote name=\'GSWitch\' date=\'Aug 13 2004, 03:54 AM\'] The pricing game celebrating its silver anniverary this coming season...
PILLSBURY'S GRANDS BISCUITS GRAND GAME! [/quote]
wow. Hutchinson's contribution looks positively clever by comparison. :)
(actually, it prolly WAS clever. We just didn't get it. I don't think we were meant to. :))
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 02:44 PM\'][quote name=\'SRIV94\' date=\'Aug 12 2004, 02:12 PM\'] Ah, I see. I wasn't born yet (and if you believe that, I have some swampland in New Jersey. . .). :)
Well, since we're invoking retired games, I can't believe anyone hasn't come up with the E.T. PHONE HOME GAME.
How wuz Shower Game played? ;-) [/quote]
Bob told Dian to meet him in his dressing room after each TPiR taping. If she did, he'd give her something out of his pocket...not a $100 bill.[/quote]
Is that a Sony mike you're holding or are you happy to see me? :)
Shower Game (retired)
Five showers stood on the stage, each marked with a different possible price for a car. One shower was correct, the two next closest price showers won the player $100, the remaining two sprayed the contestant with confetti. Player could jump into showers until winning the car or getting sprayed.
And now you know why it got retired in a hurry--hitting contestants with confetti is so un-"TPIR," especially since back then there may've still been a few people in the audience who upon seeing Bob Barker would be afraid that he'd come and hit them with a pie in the face.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Aug 13 2004, 10:31 AM\'](actually, it prolly WAS clever. We just didn't get it. I don't think we were meant to. :))[/quote]
It wasn't clever, just obscure. You might get an "aha" out of it, but that's about all.
In case you're still rapt with wonder, Bar None's the company (that does auto LOANS, now that I can think clearly) where "everyone deserves a second chance."
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Here's my $.02 worth whatever it is.
I'm surprised no one's gotten this one yet, but I'm thinking investments here:
The Wall Street Journal-BUY OR SELL
ABC's PASS THE BUCK(yes it was an ABC show from 1978 so I thought I slip that in)
ACME Co. DANGER PRICE(a ficticious company from the Road Runner cartoons)
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce WALK OF FAME
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[quote name=\'Craig Karlberg\' date=\'Aug 14 2004, 04:04 AM\']ABC's PASS THE BUCK(yes it was an ABC show from 1978 so I thought I slip that in)
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Except that it was on CBS during the spring of 1978.
That Pass the Buck, loosely based on Pyramid, but with just contestants, was hosted by Bill Cullen, created and produced by Bob Stewart, and was the last CBS game show to originate from New York [taped at the Ed Sullivan Theater, original home of Pyramid.]
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[quote name=\'Craig Karlberg\' date=\'Aug 14 2004, 05:04 AM\'] Here's my $.02 worth whatever it is. [/quote]
Don't tempt me.
[quote name=\'Craig Karlberg\']ACME Co. DANGER PRICE(a ficticious company from the Road Runner cartoons)[/quote]
Acme, to the best of my knowledge, is a real company (or perhaps several real companies).
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' date=\'Aug 14 2004, 10:42 AM\']
Acme, to the best of my knowledge, is a real company (or perhaps several real companies). [/quote]
I know at least two companies with the name: Acme Markets(Supermarket chain in NJ/Phila. area), and Acme, a company out of NYC who packages smoked salmon and other NY-style deli staples.
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Let's not forget the Acme that's most on-topic here, Acme Communications...
http://www.acmecommunications.com (http://\"http://www.acmecommunications.com\")
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[quote name=\'dzinkin\' date=\'Aug 14 2004, 07:03 PM\']Let's not forget the Acme that's most on-topic here, Acme Communications...
http://www.acmecommunications.com (http://\"http://www.acmecommunications.com\")[/quote]
An appropriate name, since virtually all of their stations are WB affils and former WB chief Garth Ancier is/was one of the principals in the company.
And Albertson's owns Acme supermarkets now, which is why Patricia Heaton can shill for them in the east, Albertson's in the west and Albertson's-owned Jewel in the midwest.
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