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clemon79

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« Reply #60 on: September 14, 2007, 01:41:10 PM »
[quote name=\'Mr. Bill\' post=\'163791\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 01:02 AM\']
I must agree that Crosswords and Temptation are going to need some time to hit their stride before any kind of judgement should be attempted.  I'm not going to be surprised to see one or both make adjustments as production continues.  These things can only be changed by trial and error, so let's give 'em the benefit of the doubt for now.
[/quote]I point out again what ConnectiMatt did in another thread: these guys have had a year and a half to tune this, and the "errors" they have made absolutely could have been fixed / avoided before they went to air.

So, no. They get no benefit from me. They get 65 episodes. And I'm betting they're wishing they didn't tape all 65 in a two-week spurt (assuming they did, but that sure seems to be the trend) right now.
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« Reply #61 on: September 14, 2007, 03:06:25 PM »
[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'163829\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 01:41 PM\']I point out again what ConnectiMatt did in another thread: these guys have had a year and a half to tune this, and the "errors" they have made absolutely could have been fixed / avoided before they went to air.[/quote]
FWIW, one of our members just posted to Sony's Jeopardy board that "later-taped shows will have certain rules differences from earlier-taped shows."  Additional posts indicate that he knows this firsthand because he was a contestant.  He has not yet elaborated on what those changes are.
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Joe Mello

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« Reply #62 on: September 14, 2007, 03:18:13 PM »
For which program?  Crosswords or Temptation?
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« Reply #63 on: September 14, 2007, 03:23:06 PM »
[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'163842\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 03:18 PM\']
For which program?  Crosswords or Temptation?
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I would think "Crosswords".  "Crosswords" is broke..."Temptation" is just poorly executed.
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« Reply #64 on: September 14, 2007, 03:52:09 PM »
Wholeheartedly agree with Temptation's poor execution (damn that 5-day rule).

I FINALLY saw Crosswords for the first time today, and I like the format. I don't want to say that it's exactly broken, but it needs some added punch. Ty Treadway is doing better than Rossi Moreale, and the theme song is addicting (the fact it's a Wheel of Fortune throwback helps things).

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Matt Ottinger

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« Reply #65 on: September 14, 2007, 04:20:28 PM »
[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'163842\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 03:18 PM\']
For which program?  Crosswords or Temptation?[/quote]
Sorry about that.  Yes, he was on Crosswords.
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SRIV94

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« Reply #66 on: September 14, 2007, 05:34:10 PM »
[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'163847\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 03:20 PM\']
[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'163842\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 03:18 PM\']
For which program?  Crosswords or Temptation?[/quote]
Sorry about that.  Yes, he was on Crosswords.
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Easy enough to infer--MGCW is a Sony production (as J! is), while T: TAN$otC isn't (Fremantle, if you're scoring at home, or even if you're all by yourself).
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« Reply #67 on: September 15, 2007, 12:32:48 AM »
Then why post on the J! boards and not somewhere else?  That was where I was uncertain.  Besides, Temptation could benefit from some "certain rules differences," too.

Has there been a follow-up or is the columnist still observing the Jewish New Year period?
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SRIV94

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« Reply #68 on: September 15, 2007, 01:04:19 AM »
[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'163891\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 11:32 PM\']
Then why post on the J! boards and not somewhere else?  That was where I was uncertain.  Besides, Temptation could benefit from some "certain rules differences," too.
[/quote]

Point taken on both counts.  He hasn't posted here in a while--maybe he forgot that we're still around.  :)

[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'163891\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 11:32 PM\']
Has there been a follow-up or is the columnist still observing the Jewish New Year period?
[/quote]

I think he did elaborate a bit (not sure it's all that earth-shattering), but I wouldn't do it justice by trying to replicate it here.  It is certainly accessible at the J! board, however.
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SRIV94

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« Reply #69 on: September 15, 2007, 01:10:59 AM »
[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'163854\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 04:34 PM\']
[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'163847\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 03:20 PM\']
[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'163842\' date=\'Sep 14 2007, 03:18 PM\']
For which program?  Crosswords or Temptation?[/quote]
Sorry about that.  Yes, he was on Crosswords.
[/quote]
Easy enough to infer--MGCW is a Sony production (as J! is), while T: TAN$otC isn't (Fremantle, if you're scoring at home, or even if you're all by yourself).
[/quote]
Hey, when I make a mistake, I make a whopper.  (Cue Homer Simpson Burger King commercial--even though those stopped running ages ago.)

MGCW is not a Sony production.  I regret the error.
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« Reply #70 on: September 15, 2007, 01:11:22 AM »
I meant on the ratings, sorry.  That person said he was suspending the ratings report for the Jewish Holiday.

/Contagious ambiguity?  Perhaps.
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« Reply #71 on: September 15, 2007, 01:14:39 AM »
[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'163897\' date=\'Sep 15 2007, 12:11 AM\']
/Contagious ambiguity?  Perhaps.
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Nah, my brain's just not working right now.  It's way past my bedtime.

And judging from my earlier brain cramp, 4:30PM is also way past my bedtime.  :)
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« Reply #72 on: September 15, 2007, 12:16:48 PM »
[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'163898\' date=\'Sep 15 2007, 01:14 AM\']
And judging from my earlier brain cramp, 4:30PM is also way past my bedtime.  :)
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I lol'd.

/It's five o' clock somewhere.
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« Reply #73 on: September 15, 2007, 11:43:57 PM »
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FWIW, one of our members just posted to Sony's Jeopardy board that "later-taped shows will have certain rules differences from earlier-taped shows." Additional posts indicate that he knows this firsthand because he was a contestant. He has not yet elaborated on what those changes are.

Considering they're not airing these in taping order AFAWK, I wonder if they'll air all the "later-taped shows" in sequence, or start mixing them with the others...which would really create some confusion for the average viewers.
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« Reply #74 on: September 19, 2007, 12:26:22 PM »
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/C...PP&nid=2228
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Crosswords is down to a 0.8, Temptation down to a 0.5.
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