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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: Casey Buck on May 26, 2009, 08:15:45 PM
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http://www.golden-road.net/index.php/topic,11476.0.html (http://\"http://www.golden-road.net/index.php/topic,11476.0.html\")
According to a poster called "nanny", who is apparently some sort of insider (and who correctly broke the news of Bart Eskander's firing), Syd Vinnedge won't be TPiR's executive producer next season.
Neither Marc or John have posted a confirmation yet.
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Isn't it usually a very bad sign when top level production members start getting canned left and right? Does that ever work out in the end?
Besides, I thought Syd Vinnedge was the one driving for all the change that was supposed to happen recently and Drew was on board. Do they now disagree on the change we must change to the change we hold dear?
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That likely means the new EP will be either Drew Carey or Mike Richards.
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That likely means the new EP will be either Drew Carey
Will be? As if he isn't already?
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[quote name=\'CarShark\' post=\'216639\' date=\'May 26 2009, 09:19 PM\']Do they now disagree on the change we must change to the change we hold dear?[/quote]
Before I even get a chance to confirm anything...WHAT?
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[quote name=\'ClockGameJohn\' post=\'216648\' date=\'May 26 2009, 09:40 PM\'][quote name=\'CarShark\' post=\'216639\' date=\'May 26 2009, 09:19 PM\']Do they now disagree on the change we must change to the change we hold dear?[/quote]
Before I even get a chance to confirm anything...WHAT?
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http://www.jibjab.com/originals/time_for_some_campaignin (http://\"http://www.jibjab.com/originals/time_for_some_campaignin\")
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[quote name=\'Gus\' post=\'216649\' date=\'May 26 2009, 11:08 PM\'][quote name=\'ClockGameJohn\' post=\'216648\' date=\'May 26 2009, 09:40 PM\'][quote name=\'CarShark\' post=\'216639\' date=\'May 26 2009, 09:19 PM\']Do they now disagree on the change we must change to the change we hold dear?[/quote]
Before I even get a chance to confirm anything...WHAT?
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http://www.jibjab.com/originals/time_for_some_campaignin (http://\"http://www.jibjab.com/originals/time_for_some_campaignin\")
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Lord, what an obscure and irrelevant reference.
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Ok, ok, ok, I put some calls out. I'll let you know.
But in the meantime, I have another provocative rumor word... "hospital". Anyone have any inside dish on that?
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216654\' date=\'May 27 2009, 12:59 AM\']But in the meantime, I have another provocative rumor word... "hospital". Anyone have any inside dish on that?[/quote]
Well, it's a big building with doctors and nurses and beds and sick people...
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[quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'216664\' date=\'May 27 2009, 05:53 AM\'][quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216654\' date=\'May 27 2009, 12:59 AM\']But in the meantime, I have another provocative rumor word... "hospital". Anyone have any inside dish on that?[/quote]
Well, it's a big building with doctors and nurses and beds and sick people...
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But that's not important right now.
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'216665\' date=\'May 27 2009, 06:56 AM\'][quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'216664\' date=\'May 27 2009, 05:53 AM\'][quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216654\' date=\'May 27 2009, 12:59 AM\']But in the meantime, I have another provocative rumor word... "hospital". Anyone have any inside dish on that?[/quote]
Well, it's a big building with doctors and nurses and beds and sick people...
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But that's not important right now.
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You and LastResort both win an autographed picture of Stephen Stucker plus one intarnetz.
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[quote name=\'TeppanYaki\' post=\'216666\' date=\'May 27 2009, 07:01 AM\']You and LastResort both win an autographed picture of Stephen Stucker plus one intarnetz.[/quote]
"How 'bout some coffee, Johnny?"
"No thanks!"
:)
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'216667\' date=\'May 27 2009, 08:10 AM\'][quote name=\'TeppanYaki\' post=\'216666\' date=\'May 27 2009, 07:01 AM\']You and LastResort both win an autographed picture of Stephen Stucker plus one intarnetz.[/quote]
"How 'bout some coffee, Johnny?"
"No thanks!"
:)
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There's a sale at Penney's!!
:)
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You can make a hat, or a brooch, or a pteryodactl...
(yes, I know the spelling stunk, but it's early here)
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216654\' date=\'May 27 2009, 12:59 AM\']Ok, ok, ok, I put some calls out. I'll let you know.
But in the meantime, I have another provocative rumor word... "hospital". Anyone have any inside dish on that?[/quote]
If it has anything to do with hiring Nurse Ratched sounding out do's & dont's to the audience members waiting in the line (i.e. "$420 bids will NOT be tolerated"), then I'm all for it! :)
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You guys should be writing funny showcases for Drooooooo.
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What I said over there:
Something must really be bonkers if Syd's not the EP anymore...he's wanted his hands ALL OVER [TPIR] since he was able to be a part of production.
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[quote name=\'TeppanYaki\' post=\'216666\' date=\'May 27 2009, 08:01 AM\']You and LastResort both win an autographed picture of Stephen Stucker plus one intarnetz.[/quote]
Shirley you can't be serious...
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[quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'216673\' date=\'May 27 2009, 06:00 AM\'][quote name=\'TeppanYaki\' post=\'216666\' date=\'May 27 2009, 08:01 AM\']You and LastResort both win an autographed picture of Stephen Stucker plus one intarnetz.[/quote]
Shirley you can't be serious...
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Yes, I am serious. Syd is "retiring". And don't call me Shirley.
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216674\' date=\'May 27 2009, 09:15 AM\']Yes, I am serious. Syd is "retiring". And don't call me Shirley.[/quote]
Hm. I'm curious if there's any firm word that Syd was "retiring" due to an ongoing addiction of reading the newspaper comics while at work or the Deborah Curling lawsuit?
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216674\' date=\'May 27 2009, 09:15 AM\']Yes, I am serious. Syd is "retiring". And don't call me Shirley.[/quote]
And that other clue of yours, "hospital"...hopefully whatever it is, he gets better real soon.
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216654\' date=\'May 27 2009, 12:59 AM\']I have another provocative rumor word... "hospital".[/quote]
General?
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Oh, you said rumor word, not Password.
Srsly, hope (s)he gets better.
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Ya know...if Syd's retirement is due to a (ongoing?) medical condition, that could explain M. Richards' hiring as a co-executive producer for essentially all of of season 37 for a succession plan. At the time.
I know John posted over at G-R that no immediate succession plan was/is in place...but I have a feeling that wasn't the case before Drew went de facto EP.
I do hope that everything is alright with Syd though.
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Syd is fine.
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216712\' date=\'May 27 2009, 08:05 PM\']Syd is fine.[/quote]
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That's good to know. Hopefully no one associated with the show is ill, and if they are, they recover quickly.
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[quote name=\'CountdownRound\' post=\'216718\' date=\'May 27 2009, 06:16 PM\']"When forced to choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before."[/quote]
I LOVE that quote! Who or what is it from, or is it your's?
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216720\' date=\'May 27 2009, 06:25 PM\']I LOVE that quote! Who or what is it from, or is it your's?[/quote]
Steven Wright.
/"I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time". So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance."
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'216725\' date=\'May 27 2009, 10:18 PM\'][quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216720\' date=\'May 27 2009, 06:25 PM\']I LOVE that quote! Who or what is it from, or is it your's?[/quote]
Steven Wright.[/quote]
Isn't it a Mae West quote?
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216720\' date=\'May 27 2009, 09:25 PM\'][quote name=\'CountdownRound\' post=\'216718\' date=\'May 27 2009, 06:16 PM\']"When forced to choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before."[/quote]
I LOVE that quote! Who or what is it from, or is it your's?
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Fortune cookie.
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[quote name=\'Fedya\' post=\'216726\' date=\'May 27 2009, 10:24 PM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'216725\' date=\'May 27 2009, 10:18 PM\'][quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216720\' date=\'May 27 2009, 06:25 PM\']I LOVE that quote! Who or what is it from, or is it your's?[/quote]
Steven Wright.[/quote]
Isn't it a Mae West quote?
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Yes it is.
Steven Wright was, "I bought a humidifier and a dehumidifier, put them in my bedroom, turned them both on, and let them fight it out."
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Is Syd a fallout from the Curling lawsuit?
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216752\' date=\'May 28 2009, 06:46 AM\']Is Syd a fallout from the Curling lawsuit?[/quote]
No, the word is Syd is developing a new project for Fremantle. Besides, Barker's alleged racial restrictions were in place long before Syd got there. Thus far the only firings stemming from the Curling lawsuit are Barker, Dobkowitz and Eskander. Thus far...!
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the word is Syd is developing a new project for Fremantle
... perhaps as a replacement for Guiding Light?
Did Syd get busted from V.P. to consultant because of Phil Rossi's antics?
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'216783\' date=\'May 28 2009, 11:44 AM\']Did Syd get busted from V.P. to consultant because of Phil Rossi's antics?[/quote]
Here's how the story goes...
Fremantle is taking over production of the show from TPIR Productions and Barker gives newbie Syd a list of names of people to fire in order to trim the fat, cut costs, pare down, lower the overhead, whatever. Syd obviously thinks this is a good idea and does it. Within days Fremantle's legal department gets the first attorney call that says "Where do I send the documents for the lawsuits?". The person at Fremantle is like "What lawsuits?" and the attorney explains that Syd Vinnedge has just fired the 5 people whose testimony caused Barker to lose his lawsuit against Holly! OMG!
And Syd Vinnedge went from being Vice President of Fremantle to being... a consultant!
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216786\' date=\'May 28 2009, 03:22 PM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'216783\' date=\'May 28 2009, 11:44 AM\']Did Syd get busted from V.P. to consultant because of Phil Rossi's antics?[/quote]
Here's how the story goes...
Fremantle is taking over production of the show from TPIR Productions and Barker gives newbie Syd a list of names of people to fire in order to trim the fat, cut costs, pare down, lower the overhead, whatever. Syd obviously thinks this is a good idea and does it. Within days Fremantle's legal department gets the first attorney call that says "Where do I send the documents for the lawsuits?". The person at Fremantle is like "What lawsuits?" and the attorney explains that Syd Vinnedge has just fired the 5 people whose testimony caused Barker to lose his lawsuit against Holly! OMG!
And Syd Vinnedge went from being Vice President of Fremantle to being... a consultant!
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So then...he's a dope.
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[quote name=\'DoorNumberFour\' post=\'216788\' date=\'May 28 2009, 12:37 PM\'][quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216786\' date=\'May 28 2009, 03:22 PM\']
...and the attorney explains that Syd Vinnedge has just fired the 5 people whose testimony caused Barker to lose his lawsuit against Holly! OMG!
And Syd Vinnedge went from being Vice President of Fremantle to being... a consultant![/quote]
So then...he's a dope.[/quote]
Well, yes, and no. Because then Syd something reeeally smart!
But that's another story for another time. :)
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Syd Vinnedge has just fired the 5 people
1. Sherrell?
2. Linda?
3. Sharon?
4. Janice?
5. Kathleen?
What about Paul?
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No, Sharon allegedly refused to have sex with Barker and was also fired, but I only referenced the 5 who testified; Sherrell, Linda, Janice, Kathleen, Paul.
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Forget TNT. TPIR knows drama.
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[quote name=\'J.R.\' post=\'216806\' date=\'May 28 2009, 06:31 PM\']Forget TNT. TPIR knows drama.[/quote]
Indeed. (http://\"http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/fostergray82/d52tntlogo.jpg\")
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'216807\' date=\'May 28 2009, 05:43 PM\']Indeed. (http://\"http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/fostergray82/d52tntlogo.jpg\")[/quote]
I lol'd :-)
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216780\' date=\'May 28 2009, 02:34 PM\'][quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216752\' date=\'May 28 2009, 06:46 AM\']Is Syd a fallout from the Curling lawsuit?[/quote]
No, the word is Syd is developing a new project for Fremantle. Besides, Barker's alleged racial restrictions were in place long before Syd got there. Thus far the only firings stemming from the Curling lawsuit are Barker, Dobkowitz and Eskander. Thus far...!
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I had thought that Dobkowitz was released because he was resistant to change and didn't want any implemented. Not because of the Curling lawsuit.
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216862\' date=\'May 29 2009, 03:54 AM\'][quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216780\' date=\'May 28 2009, 02:34 PM\'][quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216752\' date=\'May 28 2009, 06:46 AM\']Is Syd a fallout from the Curling lawsuit?[/quote]
No, the word is Syd is developing a new project for Fremantle. Besides, Barker's alleged racial restrictions were in place long before Syd got there. Thus far the only firings stemming from the Curling lawsuit are Barker, Dobkowitz and Eskander. Thus far...!
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I had thought that Dobkowitz was released because he was resistant to change and didn't want any implemented. Not because of the Curling lawsuit.[/quote]
And that Bart was let go for the obvious reasons to do with directing, not because of Curling.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'216868\' date=\'May 29 2009, 08:06 AM\'][quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216862\' date=\'May 29 2009, 03:54 AM\'][quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216780\' date=\'May 28 2009, 02:34 PM\'][quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216752\' date=\'May 28 2009, 06:46 AM\']Is Syd a fallout from the Curling lawsuit?[/quote]
No, the word is Syd is developing a new project for Fremantle. Besides, Barker's alleged racial restrictions were in place long before Syd got there. Thus far the only firings stemming from the Curling lawsuit are Barker, Dobkowitz and Eskander. Thus far...!
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I had thought that Dobkowitz was released because he was resistant to change and didn't want any implemented. Not because of the Curling lawsuit.[/quote]
And that Bart was let go for the obvious reasons to do with directing, not because of Curling.
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The major players in the Curling lawsuit are all gone; Barker, Dobkowitz, Eskander. I personally think Bart would have been there til the end of Drew's second season like Roger was til the end of Drew's first season (and not a day longer) except the latest depositions were especially damning against Bart and he was out within a week.
There have been other firings, but to the best of my knowledge they do not stem from the Curling lawsuit.
"Dobkowitz was released because he was resistant to change and didn't want any implemented." Roger I think would have changed his teeth to keep that job. But we all knew Roger was history the minute Barker was out, and it was just a matter of timing to get whoever the new host was going to be thru the first season. I believe Roger could have painted his head purple to show his willingness to change and it wouldn't have mattered because his fate was sealed. (And he was the one who sealed it.)
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I can honestly say this stuff is awesome to read. More please :)
Here's a small tidbit on the case (http://\"http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=92774\")
Basically says Curling cannot take the deposition of Mr. Moonves.
I love this quote:
Her lawyer, Nick A. Alden, wanted to take the deposition of CBS CEO Leslie Moonves and ask whether he dated network employees and promoted them."
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216871\' date=\'May 29 2009, 10:19 AM\']
Her lawyer, Nick A. Alden, wanted to take the deposition of CBS CEO Leslie Moonves and ask whether he dated network employees and promoted them."
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Lawyer: "We would to enter as Plaintiff's Exhibit A this life-sized mannequin found at the Moonves residence."
Julie Chen <struggling>: "How many times do I have to tell you, I am NOT a..."
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216871\' date=\'May 29 2009, 01:19 PM\']
Her lawyer, Nick A. Alden, wanted to take the deposition of CBS CEO Leslie Moonves and ask whether he dated network employees and promoted them."
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I can just imagine his response: "Ahh, homina homina. . . ."
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216871\' date=\'May 29 2009, 10:19 AM\']I can honestly say this stuff is awesome to read. More please :)[/quote]
It's like learning that at "The Happiest Place on Earth" the Seven Dwarfs are actually clinically depressed hypo-pituitary cases. ;-)
While it is fascinating reading for those whose primary view of "Price" has been through the TV screen, I just want to add that this story has involved some very real pain, sadness and frustration for some very real people. ;(
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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[quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216871\' date=\'May 29 2009, 10:19 AM\']I can honestly say this stuff is awesome to read. More please :)
Here's a small tidbit on the case (http://\"http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=92774\")
Basically says Curling cannot take the deposition of Mr. Moonves.
I love this quote:
Her lawyer, Nick A. Alden, wanted to take the deposition of CBS CEO Leslie Moonves and ask whether he dated network employees and promoted them."
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Referring no doubt to Moonves promoting then girlfriend Julie Chen.
Moonves is now divorced from first wife and is expecting baby with new wife (former employee!) Chen.
"FORGET TNT, TPIR KNOWS DRAMA!" J.R.
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'216876\' date=\'May 29 2009, 01:38 PM\'][quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216871\' date=\'May 29 2009, 10:19 AM\']I can honestly say this stuff is awesome to read. More please :)[/quote]
It's like learning that at "The Happiest Place on Earth" the Seven Dwarfs are actually clinically depressed hypo-pituitary cases. ;-)
While it is fascinating reading for those whose primary view of "Price" has been through the TV screen, I just want to add that this story has involved some very real pain, sadness and frustration for some very real people. ;(
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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Good to note Randy. Maybe I should have said "fascinating" instead of "awesome"
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'216873\' date=\'May 29 2009, 01:33 PM\'][quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216871\' date=\'May 29 2009, 10:19 AM\']
Her lawyer, Nick A. Alden, wanted to take the deposition of CBS CEO Leslie Moonves and ask whether he dated network employees and promoted them."
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Lawyer: "We would to enter as Plaintiff's Exhibit A this life-sized mannequin found at the Moonves residence."
Julie Chen <struggling>: "How many times do I have to tell you, I am NOT a..."
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I laughed out loud for that one.
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216878\' date=\'May 29 2009, 01:45 PM\'][quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216871\' date=\'May 29 2009, 10:19 AM\']I can honestly say this stuff is awesome to read. More please :)
Here's a small tidbit on the case (http://\"http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=92774\")
Basically says Curling cannot take the deposition of Mr. Moonves.
I love this quote:
Her lawyer, Nick A. Alden, wanted to take the deposition of CBS CEO Leslie Moonves and ask whether he dated network employees and promoted them."
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Referring no doubt to Moonves promoting then girlfriend Julie Chen.
Moonves is now divorced from first wife and is expecting baby with new wife (former employee!) Chen.
"FORGET TNT, TPIR KNOWS DRAMA!" J.R.
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Mr. Mooves DATING network employees to offer promotions? No way!!!!
How did Nina Tassler earn her job?
/OH SNAP! :-) On the next Maury!
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Pentellit:
Trust me, I think all of this has been fascinating to learn and disappointing to see what has been attempted to sweep under the rug, but I must say while I have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of what you say...how can you divulge so much information without possibly damaging the pending lawsuit your friend is currently involved in?
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'216873\' date=\'May 29 2009, 01:33 PM\']Lawyer: "We would to enter as Plaintiff's Exhibit A this life-sized mannequin found at the Moonves residence."
Julie Chen <struggling>: "How many times do I have to tell you, I am NOT a..."[/quote]
That reminds me, even though this came to light a while ago, it appears that CBS' robot technology has taken a great leap forward (http://\"http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/archive/2009/04/22/cbs-julie-chen-pregnant.aspx\").
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"Dobkowitz was released because he was resistant to change and didn't want any implemented." Roger I think would have changed his teeth to keep that job. But we all knew Roger was history the minute Barker was out, and it was just a matter of timing to get whoever the new host was going to be thru the first season. I believe Roger could have painted his head purple to show his willingness to change and it wouldn't have mattered because his fate was sealed. (And he was the one who sealed it.)
This is the commonly-held belief among us outsiders, but what does it have to do with Deborah Curling and her lawsuit? Also, what source are you quoting?
[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'216876\' date=\'May 29 2009, 10:38 AM\'][quote name=\'cmjb13\' post=\'216871\' date=\'May 29 2009, 10:19 AM\']I can honestly say this stuff is awesome to read. More please :)[/quote]
It's like learning that at "The Happiest Place on Earth" the Seven Dwarfs are actually clinically depressed hypo-pituitary cases. ;-)
While it is fascinating reading for those whose primary view of "Price" has been through the TV screen, I just want to add that this story has involved some very real pain, sadness and frustration for some very real people. ;(
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If there is a sliver lining to this cloud, Randy, it is that employees could testify in these depos without having to choose between perjuring themselves or losing their jobs. At least I assume that's the case.
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OBChenbot: Found this gem on Wiki. (http://\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Julie_Chen_and_Les_Moonves_at_the_2009_Tribeca_Film_Festival.jpg\")
OBEskander: Can't believe that litigation and testimony brought down Eskander from his position...I figured it would have been his poor directing (Blow a Double Prices reveal? Jeesh. </CK>).
OBThread: It's interesting...it's all a lot deeper than what I thought.
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I don't care why Eskander is gone, but I'm just glad he's out. DiPirro's doing great.
OBChenbot: They did a good job of all of the wiring and initiating lifelike movements. On Password, if I hadn't known before, I would've never guessed about her AI (which was apparently equipped with Roget's thesaurus) and iron parts.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'216807\' date=\'May 28 2009, 06:43 PM\'][quote name=\'J.R.\' post=\'216806\' date=\'May 28 2009, 06:31 PM\']Forget TNT. TPIR knows drama.[/quote]
Indeed. (http://\"http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/fostergray82/d52tntlogo.jpg\")
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You won the board. How can anybody NOT love that logo?
/TPIR fan or not, it's a truism
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'216899\' date=\'May 29 2009, 01:05 PM\']
"Dobkowitz was released because he was resistant to change and didn't want any implemented." Roger I think would have changed his teeth to keep that job. But we all knew Roger was history the minute Barker was out, and it was just a matter of timing to get whoever the new host was going to be thru the first season. I believe Roger could have painted his head purple to show his willingness to change and it wouldn't have mattered because his fate was sealed. (And he was the one who sealed it.)
This is the commonly-held belief among us outsiders, but what does it have to do with Deborah Curling and her lawsuit? Also, what source are you quoting?
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Hi Chris, I was quoting cmjb13. Sorry, I'm still working on mastering those quote thingies.
[quote name=\'cmjb13\']I had thought that Dobkowitz was released because he was resistant to change and didn't want any implemented.[/quote]
Also Millionaire81 brought up a good point regarding an ongoing case, so rather than explain further and go into more details, I'm just going to STHU and change the subject... for now!
So hey, how 'bout that Leno? ;)
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216970\' date=\'May 30 2009, 04:40 PM\']Also Millionaire81 brought up a good point regarding an ongoing case, so rather than explain further and go into more details, I'm just going to STHU and change the subject... for now![/quote]
This is what I was afraid of...
You seem very knowledgeable, and I apologize if I'm a little harsh, but I'm now concerned regarding your credibility on this because you went for so long with details until someone pointed out a very obvious point. A point that if you understood the severity of the allegations and lawsuits as you said, you probably would've never mentioned anything for fear of ruining the case.
Sorry if I'm crucifying you on a hunch. I hope I'm wrong on this one.
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[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'216904\' date=\'May 29 2009, 03:15 PM\']I don't care why Eskander is gone, but I'm just glad he's out. DiPirro's doing great.[/quote]
Seconded. Sorry to mish-mash other threads into here but with the mention re: DiPirro bringing back the magic pointer during bonus spins (which I think with all the bg lights and everything looks *stellar*) and a possible comeback of Pyramid... throwing in the opinion that if Pyramid does come back, keeping some throwback elements can never hurt.
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[quote name=\'Millionaire81\' post=\'216974\' date=\'May 30 2009, 06:31 PM\'][quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216970\' date=\'May 30 2009, 04:40 PM\']Also Millionaire81 brought up a good point regarding an ongoing case, so rather than explain further and go into more details, I'm just going to STHU and change the subject... for now![/quote]
This is what I was afraid of...
You seem very knowledgeable, and I apologize if I'm a little harsh, but I'm now concerned regarding your credibility on this because you went for so long with details until someone pointed out a very obvious point. A point that if you understood the severity of the allegations and lawsuits as you said, you probably would've never mentioned anything for fear of ruining the case.
Sorry if I'm crucifying you on a hunch. I hope I'm wrong on this one.[/quote]
No prob Millionaire81, you brought up a valid point that I needed to consider.
Obviously there is a comglomerate of powerful people who have zillions invested in the huge TPIR library and it's image and potential revenue. They also have a batallion of lawyers whose job is to protect those interests. They are powerful and scary, and Bob Barker is the scariest of them all.
So for now, I'm just going to sit back and wait and watch as The Truth comes out, because it always does!
"The Truth will out, and in the end what is True will come to be known."
So hey, how 'bout that Conan O'Brien? :)
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216970\' date=\'May 30 2009, 04:40 PM\']So hey, how 'bout that Leno? ;)[/quote]
I enjoyed his last Tonight Show.
Totally looking forward to the start of the Conan Era. He's gonna be great.
/Johnny Carson's last show is still the greatest ever.
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216979\' date=\'May 30 2009, 10:03 PM\']So for now, I'm just going to sit back and wait and watch as The Truth comes out, because it always does!
"The Truth will out, and in the end what is True will come to be known."[/quote]
The Truth is out there, thus says The X Files.
Perhaps Bob Barker is not of this world.
And just how far is Truth or Consequences, New Mexico from Roswell, anyway???
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[quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'216996\' date=\'May 31 2009, 06:58 AM\'][quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216979\' date=\'May 30 2009, 10:03 PM\']So for now, I'm just going to sit back and wait and watch as The Truth comes out, because it always does!
"The Truth will out, and in the end what is True will come to be known."[/quote]
And just how far is Truth or Consequences, New Mexico from Roswell, anyway???
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LOL!
I LOVE a good Xer reference!
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And just how far is Truth or Consequences, New Mexico from Roswell, anyway???
I decided to look it up because for whatever reason I was intrigued to find out (jokes tend to do that to me)...
217 or 256 miles, depending on what highway you take. :)
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Now the rest of us know how "The Price Is Right" has survived so long in a solid lineup of soap operas.
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[quote name=\'HYHYBT\' post=\'217023\' date=\'May 31 2009, 04:40 PM\']Now the rest of us know how "The Price Is Right" has survived so long in a solid lineup of soap operas.[/quote]
I lol'd at this one.
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'216654\' date=\'May 26 2009, 09:59 PM\']Ok, ok, ok, I put some calls out. I'll let you know.
But in the meantime, I have another provocative rumor word... "hospital". Anyone have any inside dish on that?[/quote]
OK, here's the dish on "hospital".
Bob Barker left the GSN Awards Show immediately after receiving his award. People thought that was rude, especially since it was coming on the heels of primadonna Barker's reported problems with the beloved Betty White appearing.
This week the Nat'l Enquirer has a piece on Monty Hall commenting on Barker's rudeness. (Barker is now claiming he had to leave early to go to the hospital, because of a pain in his shin.)
That was the "hospital" reference I made, but I had to wait for a confirmation, if you can call the National Enquirer a "confirmation"! :)
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It's one thing to be an arrogant egomaniac who demands fawning adulation from everyone surrounding him at all times. But to diss Monty Hall... that's cold, yo.
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Since he left right after his award, did they edit the show to make it look like Barker was there the whole time (or edit the show to show his award earlier, out of order)? I didn't pay close detail to the whole ordeal but I seem to remember a few reaction shots of Barker when people said his name after he received his award. If that's what they did, that's funny.
I did notice that they interviewed him, award in hand, before he even got it, which was noticeably out of order (and seemed out of place).
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[quote name=\'pentellit\' post=\'217522\' date=\'Jun 8 2009, 04:05 PM\']if you can call the National Enquirer a "confirmation"! :)[/quote]
Good ole Enquirer. All the news that's fit to print and even some that isn't.
I was out for a while and missed your entry into the forum, pentellit.
So a belated welcome to you from me.
A billion dollars has been raised for charity by Monty. Wow!
Those of you in attendance at The 2005 Game Show Congrefs will remember Monty saying that was a big goal of his. And he's made it! Cheers to him.
Speaking of the '05 Con, is the DVD available from that one yet? I really want to relive that Shelley Berman speech.
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[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'217631\' date=\'Jun 9 2009, 01:00 PM\']I was out for a while and missed your entry into the forum, pentellit.
So a belated welcome to you from me.
A billion dollars has been raised for charity by Monty. Wow![/quote]
Hi Don, Thank you so much for your welcome! I'm happy to be here. This is a great "Forum".
And how 'bout that Monty! What an achievement! Bless his kind and generous heart. And what a classy speech he made. OMG! Carol came all that way just to be there for him, how special was that! What a nite. Thumbs up to GSN.
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You should watch Monty Hall's oral history here:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CF043FDA8679733E (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CF043FDA8679733E\")
It is fascinating.
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[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'217667\' date=\'Jun 9 2009, 10:11 PM\']pentellit and all -
You should watch Monty Hall's oral history here:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CF043FDA8679733E (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CF043FDA8679733E\")
It is fascinating.[/quote]
Wow! That was great! Monty, what a guy. Thanks for sharing that Chris.
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The clip I linked to was just one part of six, I think. There are many, many more oral history subjects if you click around, some are just fascinating. Ira Skutch is one of them but I was disappointed that they spent most of the time talking about his early days at NBC and not that much about Goodson-Todman.