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mparrish11

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« Reply #45 on: October 22, 2007, 10:57:08 PM »
Drew is doing great so far.  TPIR has got to be THE hardest show to host and he is taking to it very well.  Of course he is nervous--he's got some huge shoes to fill!! As the season goes on, and he has time to become relaxed, you'll see a marked improvement in his hosting style.  

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« Reply #46 on: July 17, 2008, 12:34:59 PM »
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'167566\' date=\'Oct 22 2007, 02:24 AM\']Check back in 26 weeks and see how he's doing.[/quote]
*ding*.  I donno if it's been 26 weeks or not, but the season finale just wrapped in the East about 1/2 hour ago.

So, same question as before.  Your thoughts on Drew, please.  We've seen a lot of him.
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« Reply #47 on: July 17, 2008, 12:46:06 PM »
[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'191157\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 12:34 PM\']
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'167566\' date=\'Oct 22 2007, 02:24 AM\']Check back in 26 weeks and see how he's doing.[/quote]
I donno if it's been 26 weeks or not[/quote]
The actual time is nearly 9 months.  Sorry, you're over. *mrrp*

I didn't watch much of the second half of the season, so I'm not sure how much he has improved, but from what I've seen, it looks like he knows what he's doing and that's pretty a majority of what he needs to do.  He's probably going to keep the rough-around-the-edges parts intentionally or not, but I have no problems with that.

Maybe not worth the obscene salary, but they could've done much worse.
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SRIV94

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« Reply #48 on: July 17, 2008, 12:48:07 PM »
[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'191157\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 11:34 AM\']*ding*.  I donno if it's been 26 weeks or not, but the season finale just wrapped in the East about 1/2 hour ago.

So, same question as before.  Your thoughts on Drew, please.  We've seen a lot of him.
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Shoot.  I thought the finale was tomorrow.  Whoops.

I don't think he's a great host (he's not bad, though), but what he lacks in ability he makes up for in wit and charm (if that makes any sense).  I loved the "well, they're not gonna edit THIS out" exchange with Rich.
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« Reply #49 on: July 17, 2008, 01:20:20 PM »
He needs to work some variety into the way he handles business. He also needs to get better at building suspense than "1-2-3 alakazam".
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« Reply #50 on: July 17, 2008, 01:50:46 PM »
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'191163\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 12:20 PM\']
He also needs to get better at building suspense than "1-2-3 alakazam".
[/quote]

Jeez, and the way he usually whips through it, too.  The polar opposite of Bobby.  Of course, that was equally annoying.  

[reaches for card] The actual price is... [whips back to contestant] I bet you can't wait to see if you've won! [back to card] Well, let's find out... [back in contestant's face] Did I ever tell you about the time I went to summer camp and saw a turtle? [halfway toward card, then back to antsy contestant] Now remember, you could have taken the $1000 and walked away, but you decided to go for it. [back to card] Is she a winner? [slides card one inch out, lets it fall back into slot, turns to contestant] Because $1000 is a lot of money and you turned it down cold! [puts hand on card, quickly snaps hand back] I can't!  I can't do it! What if you didn't get it?  Would you hate me forever?  [reaches for card, spins back around] Because I couldn't go on with out your undying love and adoration.  I want Jean to return to Terre Haute with a brand... [extends arm] new... [grabs card] car! [whips card out to reveal contestant was wrong; losing horns sound] Awww!
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LetsGoMets2003

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« Reply #51 on: July 17, 2008, 02:08:42 PM »
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'191163\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 12:20 PM\']

Jeez, and the way he usually whips through it, too.  The polar opposite of Bobby.  Of course, that was equally annoying.  

[reaches for card] The actual price is... [whips back to contestant] I bet you can't wait to see if you've won! [back to card] Well, let's find out... [back in contestant's face] Did I ever tell you about the time I went to summer camp and saw a turtle? [halfway toward card, then back to antsy contestant] Now remember, you could have taken the $1000 and walked away, but you decided to go for it. [back to card] Is she a winner? [slides card one inch out, lets it fall back into slot, turns to contestant] Because $1000 is a lot of money and you turned it down cold! [puts hand on card, quickly snaps hand back] I can't!  I can't do it! What if you didn't get it?  Would you hate me forever?  [reaches for card, spins back around] Because I couldn't go on with out your undying love and adoration.  I want Jean to return to Terre Haute with a brand... [extends arm] new... [grabs card] car! [whips card out to reveal contestant was wrong; losing horns sound] Awww!
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EPIC LOL. Well played.
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« Reply #52 on: July 17, 2008, 04:48:11 PM »
I had a good vibe about Drew ever since he made the announcement on Letterman.

It was a rush job to get him going and it showed. By the end, he was very entertaining and engaging with the contestants. Could he have milked the drama of price reveals and contestants on the cusp of winning? Sure. But that's a "feel" thing.

A solid B+ for the season. I like how he made two mentions of thanks for those who made the whole deal possible and the fans who made him feel welcome.
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« Reply #53 on: July 17, 2008, 04:52:34 PM »
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'191163\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 01:20 PM\']
He needs to work some variety into the way he handles business. He also needs to get better at building suspense than "1-2-3 alakazam".
[/quote]

Well, it's certainly a happy medium to Bob's way, which was to drag it out for 5 minutes more than he should. Nine times out of ten, I'd have to forward through Bob's boring routine just to see the outcome of the game. So, I think this is a good solution for now.
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« Reply #54 on: July 17, 2008, 06:48:35 PM »
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'191163\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 12:20 PM\']
He needs to work some variety into the way he handles business. He also needs to get better at building suspense than "1-2-3 alakazam".[/quote]Exactly how would you make Double Prices more exciting?
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« Reply #55 on: July 17, 2008, 07:42:10 PM »
Drew did great this season. I think he is much better than Bob.
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« Reply #56 on: July 17, 2008, 07:55:04 PM »
[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'191202\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 06:48 PM\']
Exactly how would you make Double Prices more exciting?
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Add fruit.
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chris319

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« Reply #57 on: July 18, 2008, 02:52:49 PM »
[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'191202\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 03:48 PM\']
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'191163\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 12:20 PM\']
He needs to work some variety into the way he handles business. He also needs to get better at building suspense than "1-2-3 alakazam".[/quote]Exactly how would you make Double Prices more exciting?
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I didn't say make the games more exciting, I said build suspense, such as when revealing the price of a $20,000 item. You don't have to, and shouldn't, imitate Barker. Some day people will be kvetching about how repetitive and unimaginative "1-2-3 alakazam" has become, starting with me.

Experts: How many times has Drew played Shell Game?
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SRIV94

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« Reply #58 on: July 18, 2008, 03:00:57 PM »
[quote name=\'LetsGoMets2003\' post=\'191171\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 01:08 PM\']
[quote name=\'dale_grass\' post=\'191170\' date=\'Jul 17 2008, 12:50 PM\']

Jeez, and the way he usually whips through it, too.  The polar opposite of Bobby.  Of course, that was equally annoying.  

[reaches for card] The actual price is... [whips back to contestant] I bet you can't wait to see if you've won! [back to card] Well, let's find out... [back in contestant's face] Did I ever tell you about the time I went to summer camp and saw a turtle? [halfway toward card, then back to antsy contestant] Now remember, you could have taken the $1000 and walked away, but you decided to go for it. [back to card] Is she a winner? [slides card one inch out, lets it fall back into slot, turns to contestant] Because $1000 is a lot of money and you turned it down cold! [puts hand on card, quickly snaps hand back] I can't!  I can't do it! What if you didn't get it?  Would you hate me forever?  [reaches for card, spins back around] Because I couldn't go on with out your undying love and adoration.  I want Jean to return to Terre Haute with a brand... [extends arm] new... [grabs card] car! [whips card out to reveal contestant was wrong; losing horns sound] Awww!
[/quote]

EPIC LOL. Well played.
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Indeed, but the credit should go where the credit is due (as I've illustrated in the quote above).
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tpirfan28

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« Reply #59 on: July 18, 2008, 03:03:00 PM »
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'191257\' date=\'Jul 18 2008, 02:52 PM\']
Experts: How many times has Drew played Shell Game?
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Four times.
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