Author Topic: GSN Thanksgiving Marathon.... (Read 9963 times)

Blanquepage · « **on:** June 30, 2006, 06:22:06 PM »

The classic-filled stunts sure are sounding better and better. Although it's still quite a long way from now, and it's not called "Feast of Favorites" this time around, here's the info From GSN Corporate:

BREAKING THE WISHBONE: Thanksgiving Marathon
Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24 ■ Ten-Hour Marathon ■ 2PM-7PM
What’s the most famous game show of all time? We let our viewers decide. Through online voting, viewers can choose their favorite episodes of TV’s most popular game shows. Who will win? You’ll just have to tune in to find out.

Get those votes for Way Out Games ready.

--Jamie

itiparanoid13 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2006, 07:27:16 PM »

Where did you find this? I got word about this a bit ago from a few people emailing me, but I've been looking for official sources for quite some time now. I have it under rumor control now, but if it's official, I'd like to post that.

Blanquepage · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2006, 07:32:57 PM »

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Where did you find this?

Sure, I'll tell ya where....for fi' dollahs.
All jesting aside, it's on the corporate site. Email me if you still can't find it.

On a side note, I just checked out the Buzzer and I'm wondering: has GSN corporate ever posted a rumor? If not, then I really don't believe this should have been considered a "rumor."
Starting rumors isn't my style.

--Jamie

FOXSportsFan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2006, 07:36:30 PM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Fiono Coyne\' post=\'122940\' date=\'Jun 30 2006, 07:32 PM\']

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Where did you find this?

Sure, I'll tell ya where....for fi' dollahs.
All jesting aside, it's on the corporate site. Email me if you still can't find it.

--Jamie
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Okay, which game show is this forum gonna get behind this time?

itiparanoid13 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2006, 07:46:15 PM »

Never mind, it's official.

cmjb13 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2006, 07:52:38 PM »

[quote name=\'FOXSportsFan\' post=\'122941\' date=\'Jun 30 2006, 07:36 PM\']
Okay, which game show is this forum gonna get behind this time?
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I can't speak for the forum, but I'd like to see Break the Bank or Bumper Stumpers

aaron sica · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2006, 08:15:58 PM »

[quote name=\'FOXSportsFan\' post=\'122941\' date=\'Jun 30 2006, 07:36 PM\']
Okay, which game show is this forum gonna get behind this time?
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I say Ruckus.

Just kidding. I wouldn't mind seeing an episode of Fantasy again...

Blanquepage · « **Reply #7 on:** June 30, 2006, 08:23:15 PM »

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I wouldn't mind seeing an episode of Fantasy again.

How'd that one go? Since it's not even in the EOTVGS, is it one of those "semi-game shows" or just a strange omission?

--Jamie

zachhoran · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2006, 08:27:46 PM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Fiono Coyne\' post=\'122950\' date=\'Jun 30 2006, 08:23 PM\']

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I wouldn't mind seeing an episode of Fantasy again.

How'd that one go? Since it's not even in the EOTVGS, is it one of those "semi-game shows" or just a strange omission?

--Jamie
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It had game show elements as it was co-produced by Merrill Heatter Productions, but it also had family and friend reunion elements, plus a "Fantasy Truck" segment where the truck went to someone's home to give them or a relative a "Fantasy" prize, if they had written to the show beforehand. Some shows had an unknown singer singing a song. It was done in association with Columbia Pictures, and The "Fantasy Fountain" segment played a bit like the Diamond Head Game bonus round, in that a contestant would go into the fountain, and could keep whatever cash they could get in the pouch in 20 or 30 second.

aaron sica · « **Reply #9 on:** June 30, 2006, 08:38:34 PM »

Fantasy was a really fun show to watch....And like Zach said, it had game show elements to it as well. Timeslot-wise, it was the forerunner to MG/HS (airing from 3pm-4pm EST).

tvwxman · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2006, 09:04:08 PM »

[quote name=\'FOXSportsFan\' post=\'122941\' date=\'Jun 30 2006, 07:36 PM\']
Okay, which game show is this forum gonna get behind this time?
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Playpal's already starting an online campaign to get TPIR and GSM on there. ANYTHING with Rich Fields is fine by that kid!

bossjock967 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2006, 09:07:55 PM »

[quote name=\'FOXSportsFan\' post=\'122941\' date=\'Jun 30 2006, 07:36 PM\']
Okay, which game show is this forum gonna get behind this time?
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Malcolm.

'Nuff said.

Steve Gavazzi · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2006, 09:56:59 PM »

[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'122954\' date=\'Jun 30 2006, 09:04 PM\']
[quote name=\'FOXSportsFan\' post=\'122941\' date=\'Jun 30 2006, 07:36 PM\']
Okay, which game show is this forum gonna get behind this time?
[/quote]
Playpal's already starting an online campaign to get TPIR and GSM on there. ANYTHING with Rich Fields is fine by that kid!
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Please tell me you're kidding.

TimK2003 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2006, 09:57:17 PM »

[quote name=\'bossjock967\' post=\'122955\' date=\'Jun 30 2006, 08:07 PM\']

Malcolm.

'Nuff said.
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Allright BossJ, if Malcolm shows up in the Thanksgiving Marathon, then I believe you should receive the ever-elusive Malcolm Jackpot, which now currently stands at......

Excuse me, but what is the jackpot up to nowadays???

TimK2003 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2006, 10:04:30 PM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Fiono Coyne\' post=\'122950\' date=\'Jun 30 2006, 07:23 PM\']

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I wouldn't mind seeing an episode of Fantasy again.

How'd that one go? Since it's not even in the EOTVGS, is it one of those "semi-game shows" or just a strange omission?

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Fantasy was kinda like the Truth or Consequences of the early 80s, except it added a dash of variety show and a bigger dash of game show (compared to the Barker's Box segment on T or C) elements to the mix.

It was more like a cross between Truth Or Consequences and Fun Factory.