joker... Joker... and Syndication

[joshg]

Apologies if I totally missed this here on the forum:

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/C...lay=Syndication

It's a game of definitions and the John Ricci game?

Oy.

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'matchgame\' post=\'125744\' date=\'Jul 31 2006, 06:26 AM\']
It's a game of definitions and the John Ricci game?

Oy.
[/quote]
Another new format? Well, if they at least make an effort to stay true to the old one this time, I'll try it.

As for the latter, it said "working title", but I'm sure we'll hear from John if in fact he did manage to sell his, although from the synopsis presented it doesn't sound like his.

[itiparanoid13]

Well, I wish Ricci as much luck as I can and hope that he crushes the competition.  Congratulations to him and I wish him a ton of good luck.

[Matt Ottinger]

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'125745\' date=\'Jul 31 2006, 09:29 AM\']As for the latter, it said "working title", but I'm sure we'll hear from John if in fact he did manage to sell his, although from the synopsis presented it doesn't sound like his.[/quote]
Without saying too much (heck, I don't know all that much), it is indeed John's project reborn.  Changes have been made but John is heavily involved in them.  I'm sure we all wish him well.

[aaron sica]

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'125749\' date=\'Jul 31 2006, 09:54 AM\']
Without saying too much (heck, I don't know all that much), it is indeed John's project reborn.  Changes have been made but John is heavily involved in them.  I'm sure we all wish him well.
[/quote]

Well, that's great! I believe GSC4 was the first time I saw the pilot, and had been hoping since then that something would become of it. Glad to hear it has!

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'125749\' date=\'Jul 31 2006, 06:54 AM\']
Without saying too much (heck, I don't know all that much), it is indeed John's project reborn.  Changes have been made but John is heavily involved in them.  I'm sure we all wish him well.
[/quote]
Well, good on him, then. I'll be interested to see it.

[FOXSportsFan]

Over a decade of work has paid off it seems, congrats JRJ.

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'FOXSportsFan\' post=\'125755\' date=\'Jul 31 2006, 08:16 AM\']
Over a decade of work has paid off it seems, congrats JRJ.
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I'm sure John will be the very first to tell you that it's not out of the woods yet by a long shot...it sounds like there's still development happening, which means that a new pilot is prolly not in the can yet, and THEN it has to go to NAPTE and get enough interest to merit making a series out of it.

Still, though, it sounds like it's more movement on this side of the pond then he's ever had before, so good for him and good luck with the rest of it.

[FOXSportsFan]

Oh I'm not denying that...but to even get as far as he has with it, in my view, is a sizeable accomplishment.

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'FOXSportsFan\' post=\'125758\' date=\'Jul 31 2006, 08:23 AM\']
Oh I'm not denying that...but to even get as far as he has with it, in my view, is a sizeable accomplishment.
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No question. I just would be reticent to call it "paid off" until he's "paid off" with a check when it goes to series, ya know?

(That said, I would guess that if he's working with King World on it now, that work isn't being done gratis, and whatever he's making for that is 100% more than I've ever gotten paid for working in the game-show industry. And if nothing else, it's resume fodder. So for all of us who have knocked him in the past, he's having a laugh right now at our expense, and good for him, he should enjoy it.)

[BrandonFG]

Hey that's great news...I'd love to see a new TJW, and I've always been interested in Ricci's "Lock" project, so I wish him the best. Best of luck!

I just hope that the changes in store aren't too drastic.

[tvrandywest]

Somehow, it appears that John became a controversial figure on The Board, managing to alienate a few of our members. I must confess that John ruffled a few of my own feathers in years past. But if John covered his insecurity in knocking on closed doors with a little false bravado, he is far from the first. And let those of us who have never been accused of being overzealous in our game show fandom speak up now.

(SFX: crickets)

After working with John on a daily basis in recent months, I can tell you he is a creative, competent and dedicated worker, a quality human being, and a trusted friend. I voiced the original "Combination Lock" presentation many moons ago and have had the chance to see John tenaciously nurture his creation and nurture his relationships to where he has accomplished the nearly impossible.

I suggest that happiness is the appropriate emotion, as John's success to this point offers encouragement for all of us with dreams beyond our grasp, and may in some small way have helped pave a road for all of us. Watching further success with "Combination Lock" and the other aces up John's sleeve will only make me smile wider.

Congrats, buddy!

Randy
tvrandywest.com

[Joe Mello]

Of course TJW has to have a new format.  It's 2006.  Change is expected.  It may not be good, but it has to be new in order to be exciting. *rolls eyes*

I was aware of the new syndie block being formed to combat DoND but this is the first time I've seen specifics.  If these shows work (nothing much to say that they can't aside from Joker purists) then it's Game On for 2K7.

[Ian Wallis]

Of course TJW has to have a new format. It's 2006. Change is expected. It may not be good, but it has to be new in order to be exciting.

Certainly it should be updated for the new mellenium, but I just hope the host doesn't state on the first episode that "...as you know, The Joker's Wild is a game of..." (fill in the blank)  

[Joe Mello]

what if he completes it with "Knowledge and Luck", something which has been evident in every incarnation of the series?  Hm?  

Of course, the "as you know" part would look pretty strange in the 1st episode of a series.