"Grand Slam" host named...

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'Brig Bother\' post=\'155480\' date=\'Jun 18 2007, 01:56 PM\']
Also, in our version the contestants had to stake £1,000 of their own money. Is it safe to assume that's been dropped for this one?
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I would guess that's a safe assumption. In fact, I would go so far as to suggest that the contestants here are probably receiving an appearance fee.

[tvwxman]

[quote name=\'Brig Bother\' post=\'155480\' date=\'Jun 18 2007, 04:56 PM\']
How have they worked the format, just out of interest?

Our original UK show was 5 or later 6 rounds, with the time saved up from the first five rounds added to the standard clocks in the final general round.

Also, in our version the contestants had to stake £1,000 of their own money. Is it safe to assume that's been dropped for this one?
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Close.

It's 4 Rounds. The time saved from the first 3 is added to the fourth.

No money is invested, however, winners in early rounds get to take a full-cocked swing at Ken Jennings.

[mmb5]

[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'155490\' date=\'Jun 18 2007, 06:29 PM\']
Close.

It's 4 Rounds. The time saved from the first 3 is added to the fourth.

No money is invested, however, winners in early rounds get to take a full-cocked swing at Ken Jennings.
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And the final game has a fifth round which is straight trivia.

Players got their expenses paid, only the overall winner gets a prize.


--Mike

[uncamark]

[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'155490\' date=\'Jun 18 2007, 05:29 PM\']
[quote name=\'Brig Bother\' post=\'155480\' date=\'Jun 18 2007, 04:56 PM\']
How have they worked the format, just out of interest?

Our original UK show was 5 or later 6 rounds, with the time saved up from the first five rounds added to the standard clocks in the final general round.

Also, in our version the contestants had to stake £1,000 of their own money. Is it safe to assume that's been dropped for this one?
[/quote]
Close.

It's 4 Rounds. The time saved from the first 3 is added to the fourth.

No money is invested, however, winners in early rounds get to take a full-cocked swing at Ken Jennings.
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Now there's a ratings-getter--"Kick Ken Jennings' Ass--Literally!"