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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: JayC on October 28, 2003, 04:29:56 PM
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Once again, RIP Rod. You were a great announcer and will never be forgotten.
So, what is your favorite Rod moment?
I would have to say either the moment were he said an IUFB was a new car, or his final episode on October 20 (?)
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[quote name=\'JayC\' date=\'Oct 28 2003, 04:29 PM\']So, what is your favorite Rod moment?[/quote]
"If you'd like to be a contestant on Hit Man, forget it!" I actually watched this ep in its original broadcast. I was only 8 then and didn't think to tape it. :-(
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Is that "hit man" line from the last episode or something?
I agree. The funniest moment was the Car IUFB.
Bob: What do we have to bid on?
Rod: A barbecue and a new car. .................. no, no. A lovely dinette group! *loses it*
after speil...
Bob: Rod?
Rod: Yes, Bob?
Bob: Would you like a glass of water? Or a glass of SOMETHING???
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[quote name=\'whoserman\' date=\'Oct 28 2003, 06:33 PM\'] Is that "hit man" line from the last episode or something?
I agree. The funniest moment was the Car IUFB.
Bob: What do we have to bid on?
Rod: A barbecue and a new car. .................. no, no. A lovely dinette group! *loses it*
after speil...
Bob: Rod?
Rod: Yes, Bob?
Bob: Would you like a glass of water? Or a glass of SOMETHING??? [/quote]
The Hit Man line was said on the 4/1/83 finale.
That "Barbecue and Car" IUFB moment occurred when the copy for the IUFB and the next PG(Two for the Price of One IIRC) somehow got mixed up.
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I really enjoyed seeing Rod play on Family Feud. I had that on tape until my wife taped over it to catch Oprah. Sigh...
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One Rod moment that sticks out in my mind was during the 20th season priemiere when they were doing the "Rod Tries To Become the ULLLLLLLTimate Surfer" skit. At the close of it, Rod strolls onto the turntable trying to "dance" like a surfer, smiling as always, and you see Bob in the background in disbelief. Truly funny.
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My favorite Rod moment was one from, I believe, the late 80's.
There was a contestant on TPIR who worked for a newspaper. He told Bob he would write an article about how much fun he had on the show. Bob told him to make sure he mentions everyone's names in that article. Pointing to Rod, Bob asked if he remembers the announcer's name. The contestant said "Uh....Norm?"
After the commercial break, Bob points to Rod and asks "Who's our next contestant, Norm?"
At the end of the show, Rod announced "This is Norm, also known as Rod Roddy, speaking for The Price Is Right!".
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I've never seen or heard it, but I can imagine the "If you'd like to be a contestent on Hit Man: Forget it!" incident.
TPiR- Nicole "Thorensen" incident.
I also liked the skits they used to do in the showcases. For example Rod doesn't make statements with flowers, but he makes statements with food. (circa right after Dian got let go)
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I have a couple of Rod faves...
1- Rappin Rod- Come on! You have to give the guy credit for having the guts to do that! At least he had Kathleen and Dian to back him up as "fly girls"
2- Rod lookalike- Surprised no one mentioned this. They found someone that looked EXACTLY like Rod, and he participated in the showcase as usual. The real Rod came out though, and said "that guy's an imposter!"
For some reason, Rod's participation in the showcases faded away, which IMO took away from the fun of the showcases. Was it concern for Rod's health, or was it that Bob felt his participation was not needed? Maybe Randy or Burton (whomever they decide) can be persuaded to do showcase skits, if Roger, Phil, and Bob think it'll work.
The last physical thing Rod did was jumping on a trampoline (and I MISSED that one!)
and that was just before his on camera appearances disappeared, with exception to the recent 32nd season premiere.
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The all time Rod moment for me had to be the TPIR Beauty Contest showcase (1988), where Janice, Dian and Holly got their runner-up prizes, and then Rod comes out in full drag with the sash and the tiara and everything, and announces that Rodwina, a late entrant, won the pageant and the grand prize (a car, I think). Hysterical stuff.
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[quote name=\'whewfan\' date=\'Oct 29 2003, 05:31 AM\'] For some reason, Rod's participation in the showcases faded away, which IMO took away from the fun of the showcases. Was it concern for Rod's health, or was it that Bob felt his participation was not needed? Maybe Randy or Burton (whomever they decide) can be persuaded to do showcase skits, if Roger, Phil, and Bob think it'll work. [/quote]
I think the issue in the cessation of the skits is time. With all the minutes continually chipped away by ads and promos, there really isn't a lot of time anymore to do a lavish sketch like in the old days. And we can forget about Randy or Burton doing any on-camera stuff as per Fremantle's quasi-official decree that announcers shall not be shown on camera.
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Trying to think of something that no one's said yet...
There was a time a few years ago when Rod just couldn't figure out a contestant's name. He got her first name out fine, spent about four seconds fumbling around with her last name, and finally, after he saw her stand up, just said, "you know who you are! Get up and come on down!"
And you can't forget all the stuff that used to go on about Rod's weight. The one incident there that's always stood out in my mind was when Bob had told the audience that Rod was trying to lose 100 pounds. He asked for a progress report, and Rod said, "it's going well, Bob. As a matter of fact, I've already lost 20 pounds of luggage!"
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[quote name=\'Robair\' date=\'Oct 29 2003, 08:55 AM\'] [quote name=\'whewfan\' date=\'Oct 29 2003, 05:31 AM\'] For some reason, Rod's participation in the showcases faded away, which IMO took away from the fun of the showcases. Was it concern for Rod's health, or was it that Bob felt his participation was not needed? Maybe Randy or Burton (whomever they decide) can be persuaded to do showcase skits, if Roger, Phil, and Bob think it'll work. [/quote]
I think the issue in the cessation of the skits is time. With all the minutes continually chipped away by ads and promos, there really isn't a lot of time anymore to do a lavish sketch like in the old days. And we can forget about Randy or Burton doing any on-camera stuff as per Fremantle's quasi-official decree that announcers shall not be shown on camera. [/quote]
Does anyone have a clue why this is? Even if it's Fremantle's explaination, its better than nothing. Unless it's purely time (which I can understand), then I can't think of a single explaination for cutting the announcer time.
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My favorite Rod moment? I have a few from the game shows he announced on that I can remember....
TPIR: The 25th anniversary special, when Bob did a tribute to Johnny Olsen. Bob said something very positive. "At that sad point in time, we were most fortunate enough to find that man sitting over there, Rod Roddy!"
PYL: Well, none that I can really remember at the moment...
Feud: Ray was about to have a contestant read the contestant ticket plug right before the face-off, back when Rod filled in for Gene Wood, and he jokingly told Rod "Sit down, Rod. We're going to make your job slightly easier today." You could hear Rod laughing in the background.
H2: During Game Show Week, a contestant picked Wink Martindale, and Wink used a zinger that involved Rod. They show Rod laughing, and then Wink says "Sorry, Rod."
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The H2 Game Show week was awsome! Rod was a refreshing change from whatever loser is the regular announcer, and he could have been a really good fit for the show. Perhaps if they kept Rod, H2 would have bad better ratings that year
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[quote name=\'JayC\' date=\'Oct 29 2003, 07:34 PM\'] The H2 Game Show week was awsome! Rod was a refreshing change from whatever loser is the regular announcer, and he could have been a really good fit for the show. Perhaps if they kept Rod, H2 would have bad better ratings that year [/quote]
Perhaps, for that matter, not.
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I seem to recall a moment a few years back, where Rod completely forgot what the prize was behind the doors (I think it was a boat)....don't recall if it was a pricing game prize or an IUFB. All I know, is that Bob asked Rod what was "behind the doors/next item up for bids", and Rod goes..."Why, it's....a lovely one of these!!!!". I nearly wet myself. He was such a fun man....you could truly tell that he genuinely loved his job, and his fans.
If this was an ideal world, he would have one day hosted his own game show.
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[quote name=\'Steve_Bier\' date=\'Oct 29 2003, 08:25 PM\'] If this was an ideal world, he would have one day hosted his own game show. [/quote]
If it helps, I think I remember reading that he was for a while doing one of those Fun & Games-type shows in Branson, MO...
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Rod once introduced a silver punch bowl with "It's a lovely silver thing".
he was for a while doing one of those Fun & Games-type shows in Branson, MO...
Yes, Rod was all Fun And Games.
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PYL when describing the winner's trip: "you'll enjoy dinet gorming...."
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[quote name=\'JayC\' date=\'Oct 29 2003, 09:34 PM\']The H2 Game Show week was awsome! Rod was a refreshing change from whatever loser is the regular announcer, and he could have been a really good fit for the show. Perhaps if they kept Rod, H2 would have bad better ratings that year[/quote]
Hey now--don't dis Jeffrey Tambor. He only plays losers on television like Hank Kingsley--he's not one himself.
And of course the reason John Moschitta's announcing this season is that Jeffrey's got an acting gig on the new Fox sitcom "Arrested Development," where I assume he's playing another loser--but very few do it better than he does.
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[quote name=\'uncamark\' date=\'Oct 30 2003, 12:24 PM\'] And of course the reason John Moschitta's announcing this season is that Jeffrey's got an acting gig on the new Fox sitcom "Arrested Development," where I assume he's playing another loser--but very few do it better than he does. [/quote]
Considering the reviews I've heard for Arrested Development, Jeffrey may have himself a winner. Of course, critics liked Freaks & Geeks, too...
ObGameShows: F&G alum Linda Cardellini, who joins ER tonight, was once a contestant on TPiR.
ObGameShows2: Tambor appeared on a primetime Feud as a cast member of The Ropers.
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Another early Rod moment...
Bob gave his usual "Here is the next item up for bids" and the camera was on one of the big doors, which didn't open. Rod said "A neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew (until the doors opened) SAILBOAT!" After the plug, Bob said "That's the newest sailboat we've ever had!"
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I used to love all the on-camera banter Peter Tomarken & Rod would have usually at the top of some of the "Press Your Luck" shows.
There was one New Year's Eve episode in which Peter came out in a tux for the show, then they showed Rod, and HE was in a tux as well!
Heres another banter from PYL:
P: Hey Rod, how are you?
R: I'm fine Peter, how are you?
P: I'm doing fine too, Rod.
(All of a sudden one of the cameras takes an unannounced shot of Rod at the podium, Rod is taken by surprise, jumps up in his seat and starts waving)
P: Hey, there's Rod looking fine.
Rod even did a good job at that 1 week gig on the special Newlywed Game week on ABC in the mid-80s.