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With the long-awaited premiere of Temptation on Nine, TPiR (which had expanded to an hour last yr, replacing an extremely short-lived [2 wks!] daily version of WWtBaM) has been scaled back to its former length of a half-hr. However, they've cut the number of pricing games per show to only *2* in the process, which I think is a first for any version of the show (albeit not a good one).
Chuck Donegan (The Illustrious "Chuckie Baby")
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I assume the crazy $500K+ beach condo & sports car showcases they did are gone as well...
I also assume that this is in response to demands for increased commercial time, same as US TPiR faces. However, like Chuck I'm not quite sure that it's the best response. 4 pricing games (2 per half, if the US version were to adopt the same change), plus only 2 contestants at each Big Wheel seems like it would make the show feel...empty. Then again, most TV programming nowadays is.
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[quote name=\'ChuckNet\' date=\'Jun 21 2005, 09:27 PM\']With the long-awaited premiere of Temptation on Nine, TPiR (which had expanded to an hour last yr, replacing an extremely short-lived [2 wks!] daily version of WWtBaM) has been scaled back to its former length of a half-hr. However, they've cut the number of pricing games per show to only *2* in the process, which I think is a first for any version of the show (albeit not a good one).
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I'd be very interested to see what this does to the show's ratings down under. Speaking of which, down under is probably where those ratings will go, just hedging a bet.
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Do you know who composed the theme and cues to the show?, if so post here.
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[quote name=\'JIANORAN\' date=\'Jun 22 2005, 01:42 AM\']Do you know who composed the theme and cues to the show?, if so post here.
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Or better yet, don't, 'cause this doesn't have a damn thing to do with the thread.
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I had heard through the grapevine that the 500K-600K showcases were gone, however the showcases were still between 90-100K, with a cash prize equal to the showacase "tempting" the player like they were before.
But, I could be wrong.
As for ratings, it's not the best change, but it couldve been worse. I think the show may be ok after this.
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Is "Fremangle" affiliated with the Aussie TPIR(any way,shape or form). It sure sounds like it. SHHHHHH, don't give 'em any ideas for botching the US version, leave it the hell alone!!!
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Is "Fremangle" affiliated with the Aussie TPIR(any way,shape or form). It sure sounds like it. SHHHHHH, don't give 'em any ideas for botching the US version, leave it the hell alone!!!
According to Fremangle's website, yes, they are affiliated with the Australian version "in some way, shape, or form," as you put it. They're probably not as involved with it as the version here or Bruce's version in Britain, but, if they own the format rights to it, it's a pretty safe bet they have at least some hand in any version of the show.
And, as far as Fremangle doing as their name suggests to TPIR, it certainly won't happen as long as Bob's around. Not only does he have a lot of stake in the show and its direction, but they haven't made him change anything to-date that's really significant, except for some minor set changes. Heck; they still let him keep doing the animal plugs, which I thought they would've forced him to stop a long time ago!
Even when he goes, though, I think there is something different about TPIR than the other shows Fremangle has done its namesake with: The shows that immediately come to mind, like MG '98, CS '01, etc. were all off the air when Fremangle started as Pearson Television; as a result, they probably looked at the older versions of the shows and thought how they could update them to attract the youth. TPIR, however, already has attracted the youth in droves (like myself!), and they have seen that the show and the way it's always been run works and is extremely popular among everyone, especially the youth. Thus, I really don't see any major changes when Bob finally either leaves, or, God forbid, dies.
Don't expect a host just like Bob, though, but also don't expect a host like Chris Wylde, either; I'm going to trust Fremantle (the first time I used their real name!) on this one and believe that TPIR will be largely left alone when Bob leaves.
Anthony
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Freemantle owns Grundy who im sure still produces Aussie TPiR its been over a few months since ive been able to watch Oz TPiR.
Ive known about this for sometime now they moved it back to half hour slot though I posted about it on Golden-road about a month back.
It was scheduled to be on at 5pm in some markets and 5.30 in others, but im not sure how that worked out since its been network wide promotion at 5.30 and Seinfield repeats at 5pm
Funny thing is the show TPiR is trying to beat Deal or no deal on Seven Network replaced TPiR half hour show in New Zealand on Prime even though Nine Network owns 1/2 of Prime and their logo is inspired by Nine Network.
Edit just watched a clip of a loverly chap who makes toys for the tsunami victims and Larry gives him $1000 to buy toys and does a speach about Nine, and Grundy.
Edit 2nd time ive just remebered, Between 3rd and 4th rehash of the show in Australia im sure they told Larry the show would be coming back in some form again, he spent time in LA following US Gameshow hosts around including Bob Barker, so its shows that either Larry or the whole crew try to stick to shows format close as possible.
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Don't you find it odd that on fremantle's web page about TPIR (http://\"http://www.fremantlemedia.com/page.asp?partid=65\") Bob Barker is mentioned in the copy but the photo is of Bruce Forsyth (who isn't mentioned in the copy)?
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[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' date=\'Jun 24 2005, 04:15 PM\']Don't you find it odd that on fremantle's web page about TPIR (http://\"http://www.fremantlemedia.com/page.asp?partid=65\") Bob Barker is mentioned in the copy but the photo is of Bruce Forsyth (who isn't mentioned in the copy)?
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Maybe its exactly that, they wanted Bruce to me mentioned in some way or form, Im thinking the site wasnt designed in the US more than likely here in the UK and was given a few stock photos and chose that one to use.
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Suprised at your signature stating to get TPIR on UK TV. I thought (to hear Bob tell it) that his version was seen in many countries and on Armed Forces TV. That is a trip for sure.
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[quote name=\'passwordplus\' date=\'Jul 2 2005, 07:09 PM\']Suprised at your signature stating to get TPIR on UK TV. I thought (to hear Bob tell it) that his version was seen in many countries and on Armed Forces TV. That is a trip for sure.
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He is on neither UK tv or Armed Forces TV any more, Armed Forces Network tries to have no commerical content since they get thier shows for little to no cost so and so TPiR isnt shown.
TPiR on UK tv was shown here for a short while but couldnt manage the editing to fit with the UK Commerical tv rules, I just did it as a joke one day and never bothered to remove the link.
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Aussie TPiR has offically been canned read more here (http://\"http://golden-road.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=8168\")
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If the price is right needs to be canceled...........
Of course Danielle Aitken, Kathy Lloyd, Kimberly, Samantha Steele, Sarita Stella we'll be moved to Nine Networks other Game Show Temptation., and yes get rid of that male model from temptation and replace it with 2 more female models, that's better.
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Please, can we get rid of this idiot?
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[quote name=\'JIANORAN\' date=\'Jul 2 2005, 11:33 PM\']Of course Danielle Aitken, Kathy Lloyd, Kimberly, Samantha Steele, Sarita Stella we'll be moved to Nine Networks other Game Show Temptation., and yes get rid of that male model from temptation and replace it with 2 more female models, that's better.
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Its Atkin, I really doubt Kimberly would, she was brought in to help make her a star in the future, I doubt she would fit in with Temptation a 9 year old ish girl would it?
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Well, now that they're back to a half-hr, at least we'll see less reliance on gimmicks than the hr version...earlier this year, Aussie TPiR had:
- The $500K Mega Showcase (which actually started as an occasional gimmick last year)
- Celebrity Week, where celebs modeled each game's prize(s), then joined the contestant onstage to help them w/their game
- Generation Gap Week, where family pairs (usually parents/grandparents and kids) played
Has any other version used "special" weeks like these? Maybe a return to the basics is just what TPiR needs...
Chuck Donegan (The Illustrious "Chuckie Baby")
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I think you missed a post here, Chuck...Aussie Price has been cancelled.
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It seems to me that game shows that offer prizes and run plugs can air on AFRTS--it's just that there's no advertising and public service annoucnements and military announcements run in the commercial breaks.
In fact, while checking AFRTS' schedule, even though "TPIR" is currently on, "Wheel" and "J!" are. If they can air "Wheel," they can definitely air "TPIR."
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[quote name=\'uncamark\' date=\'Jul 5 2005, 07:57 PM\']It seems to me that game shows that offer prizes and run plugs can air on AFRTS--it's just that there's no advertising and public service annoucnements and military announcements run in the commercial breaks.
In fact, while checking AFRTS' schedule, even though "TPIR" is currently on, "Wheel" and "J!" are. If they can air "Wheel," they can definitely air "TPIR."
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Now I know little of AFN, I do know a little just from curosity with satellite tv in general, and their Powervu encryption.
But TPiR has way to many product plugs for AFN Im guessing, Jeopardy has little to none and they have thrown Wheel on for the sake of making it seem right.
Jeopardy only real product plug is for cars in college weeks and such, which still really baffles me why it isnt shown in the UK since it requires no editing at all.
I have friends in Germany who have huge tv aerials setup to pick up the over the air transmissions of AFN from their bases and its possible to, their radio transmitter can be picked up here in the UK some nights.
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I think you missed a post here, Chuck...Aussie Price has been cancelled.
When did that happen? Last I saw of it, from a friend's video list, it was still airing as of 5/30...
Chuck Donegan (The Illustrious "Chuckie Baby")
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[quote name=\'ChuckNet\' date=\'Jul 5 2005, 04:44 PM\']When did that happen? Last I saw of it, from a friend's video list, it was still airing as of 5/30...
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The article I read (which I can't remember where I saw the URL of, or else I would provide it) was either on the same day or the day before Steve posted. So 6/2 or 6/3.