Author Topic: Big news on the TPIR front... (Read 74763 times)

CJBojangles · « **Reply #120 on:** July 05, 2008, 06:54:14 PM »

[quote name=\'DrJWJustice\' post=\'189811\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 05:36 PM\']If cost-cutting moves are needed, then why do all these MDS shows this summer? It strikes me as a major paradox. Could someone who's an insider or more of an expert explain this?[/quote]
I'm hardly an insider or expert, but from what I understand, The Price is Right and The Price is Right Million Dollar Spectacular are two separate productions, with two separate budgets. How much is given away on the nighttime show has no impact on the budget of the daytime show.

cmjb13 · « **Reply #121 on:** July 05, 2008, 07:32:12 PM »

With Roger gone, who is the most senior staffer now?

uncleplinko · « **Reply #122 on:** July 05, 2008, 07:51:29 PM »

Most senior would be Kathy "Fingers" Greco. She is being elevated to Producer.

Mr. Armadillo · « **Reply #123 on:** July 05, 2008, 07:54:58 PM »

[quote name=\'Sodboy13\' post=\'189804\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 01:39 PM\']
[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'189797\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 11:37 AM\']
[quote name=\'Robert Hutchinson\' post=\'189780\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 09:42 AM\']
I would vote strongly (were this a voting matter) for keeping the Showcase Showdown and the big wheel. I think it's a big draw for a lot of people--just notice how many contestants, after they lose their pricing game, say "I still get to spin the wheel!"[/quote]
To whatever degree I'm really concerned about all of this (which isn't nearly as much as most of you), I fear it's exactly this sort of thing that will be lost. One of my favorite things about this show is all the little, subtle, almost elegant ways that the structure of it holds up so well. And when you start messing with the structure, it can fall apart in ways you really hadn't considered. That's what I think is going to start happening here.
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This pretty much echoes my sentiments. I don't understand all of the No Dob = End Of Show hyperbole, but maybe that's because the backstage doesn't interest me as much as what I see presented to me on the TV. But when I start hearing things like "Video Wall" and "No Contestant's Row," rumors though they may be at this point, that's where I start feeling a little bit of concern. [/quote]

The short answer is that Fremantle has wanted to monkey with the show to this extent for a few years now, but Roger was the driving force saying "No, that won't work, we'll keep it as is." When Fremantle goes to the extra effort to fire Roger, it looks pretty blatant that it was done just so they can make all the changes 'Market Research' think will raise ratings by X percent.

chris319 · « **Reply #124 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:51:06 PM »

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Roger was the driving force saying "No, that won't work, we'll keep it as is."

I think Bob Barker had something to do with those decisions.

Casey Buck · « **Reply #125 on:** July 05, 2008, 09:19:15 PM »

On the golden-road thread, here some more changes that are allegedly coming:

1. Only one showcase (which both contestants will bid on)
2. 4 pricing games per show instead of 6.
3. No more use of the phrase "Come on down". (!)
4. A new pricing game called "Gas Money" (which is actually good news)

JayDLewis · « **Reply #126 on:** July 05, 2008, 09:23:18 PM »

[quote name=\'Casey Buck\' post=\'189821\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 08:19 PM\']
On the golden-road thread, here some more changes that are allegedly coming:
[/quote]

It bears noting that these "alleged changes" came from some one who had never posted to gr.net before and got the info from a "reliable source" in a chat room. And as we all know, everyone in chat rooms are EXACTLY who they say they are.

Please...let's not spread unsubstantiated rumors.

/Why don't you have a seat over there...

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #127 on:** July 05, 2008, 09:23:28 PM »

[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'189820\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 08:51 PM\']

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Roger was the driving force saying "No, that won't work, we'll keep it as is."

I think Bob Barker had something to do with those decisions.
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One of the few times I will say "Bob Barker: It's a Good Thing."

Since Syd was EP, why didn't he overrule Roger and do it anyway?

clemon79 · « **Reply #128 on:** July 05, 2008, 09:29:06 PM »

[quote name=\'Casey Buck\' post=\'189821\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 06:19 PM\']
1. Only one showcase (which both contestants will bid on)[/quote]
One wonders, if this is true, if they are adopting the Australian format, or if they have indeed thought this cunning plan all the way through, since there are precisely two logical bids in the second chair in this case: one buck over the other guy, and $1.

If they're just turning the Showcase into a One-Bid, that could be the most anticlimactic finale since Dick & Danielle faced off on Big Brother.

Robert Hutchinson · « **Reply #129 on:** July 05, 2008, 09:53:02 PM »

[quote name=\'JayDLewis\' post=\'189822\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 09:23 PM\']It bears noting that these "alleged changes" came from some one who had never posted to gr.net before and got the info from a "reliable source" in a chat room. And as we all know, everyone in chat rooms are EXACTLY who they say they are.[/quote]
The most hilarious part is the people responding "you're right, it's just rumors, but OMG 4 pricing games never watching again!!!"

urbanpreppie05 · « **Reply #130 on:** July 05, 2008, 11:51:07 PM »

Interesting link...any truth to this?

Mr. Armadillo · « **Reply #131 on:** July 06, 2008, 12:07:05 AM »

[quote name=\'JayDLewis\' post=\'189822\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 08:23 PM\']
[quote name=\'Casey Buck\' post=\'189821\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 08:19 PM\']
On the golden-road thread, here some more changes that are allegedly coming:
[/quote]

It bears noting that these "alleged changes" came from some one who had never posted to gr.net before and got the info from a "reliable source" in a chat room. And as we all know, everyone in chat rooms are EXACTLY who they say they are.[/quote]
That 'reliable source' is the same guy who's gotten in trouble with Roger for 'helping too many contestants' over the last few months, to boot.

However...he does have some connections with people would would be in a position to know things...I'd be inclined to believe Voltron at this point, but we have no proof, so take all of this as you will.

MitchJoseph2004 · « **Reply #132 on:** July 06, 2008, 12:48:37 AM »

the write ups over at Buzzerblog really are great! If you haven't yet, be sure to check them out!
Way to sum it all up guys!

J.R. · « **Reply #133 on:** July 06, 2008, 12:55:41 AM »

[quote name=\'MitchJoseph2004\' post=\'189837\' date=\'Jul 5 2008, 11:48 PM\']the write ups over at Buzzerblog really are great! If you haven't yet, be sure to check them out!
Way to sum it all up guys![/quote]
I thought we were going to cut down on the Buzzerblog advertisements?

MitchJoseph2004 · « **Reply #134 on:** July 06, 2008, 01:02:21 AM »

That wasn't something I was aware of. Their write up caught my eye, so I posted my thoughts on it in an appropriate thread. Sorry if it was something I should not have done.