Author Topic: Shop 'Til You Drop Back? (Read 2449 times)

ClockGameJohn · « **on:** March 31, 2009, 12:51:36 AM »

Not a huge STYD fan personally, but I caught this article tonight when I was searching something else and figured there would be plenty here interested.

http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/03/stanley...ing_back_sh.php

Strikerz04 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2009, 01:55:50 AM »

[quote name=\'ClockGameJohn\' post=\'211570\' date=\'Mar 30 2009, 11:51 PM\']
Not a huge STYD fan personally, but I caught this article tonight when I was searching something else and figured there would be plenty here interested.

http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/03/stanley...ing_back_sh.php
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Interesting how they're thinking of bringing it back. When J.D. Roberto hosted, it had lost that "mall flavor" and replaced it with a cheap Mega-lo-mart. But as long as they at least focus on the version that we all enjoy (or at least tolerated), then I don't see why they can't bring it back.

Craig Karlberg · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2009, 04:24:49 AM »

Not only is Shop Till You Drop being shopped around, we might even see a return in some form or another of Legends of the Hidden Temple. Wouldn't mind an updated "Born Lucky", but "Loveline"? Meh.

BrandonFG · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2009, 08:24:10 AM »

[quote name=\'Strikerz04\' post=\'211572\' date=\'Mar 31 2009, 01:55 AM\']
Interesting how they're thinking of bringing it back. When J.D. Roberto hosted, it had lost that "mall flavor" and replaced it with a cheap Mega-lo-mart. But as long as they at least focus on the version that we all enjoy (or at least tolerated), then I don't see why they can't bring it back.
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Interestingly enough, the author mentioned that the show hasn't been on the air since 2002, but the Roberto version actually started in late-2003.

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Wouldn't mind an updated "Born Lucky", but "Loveline"? Meh.

I thought the MTV version of "Loveline" was okay...used to love the radio version (pre-Stryker), until our local station pulled it, I'm guessing because of complaints about Stryker. As much as Adam Carolla's non-sequitor rants annoyed me, he at least had a great chemistry on the show. At least there's the "Loveline Archive", where I can download podcasts if I so desire.

ObGameShow: Dr. Drew and Adam appeared on Bergeron Squares during the first few seasons.

/David Alan Grier...that's who should've replaced Adam!

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2009, 09:48:29 AM »

Pair it up with Supermarket Sweep and put them in Guiding Light's slot.

chad1m · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2009, 04:19:53 PM »

[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'211583\' date=\'Mar 31 2009, 09:48 AM\']Pair it up with Supermarket Sweep and put them in Guiding Light's slot.
[/quote]Stimulus! The All-New Supermarket Sweep-Shop 'Til You Drop Hour?

DoorNumberFour · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2009, 04:36:24 PM »

[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'211583\' date=\'Mar 31 2009, 09:48 AM\']
Pair it up with Supermarket Sweep and put them in Guiding Light's slot.
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That's actually not a terrible idea, considering either show could work as a decent companion to Price is Right.

whewfan · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2009, 04:45:07 PM »

If they do bring back STYD...

The original version was very corny, but it was better then the Roberto version. I felt the Roberto version was too sterile and dull.

The mall can be two stories, but no spiral staircases!

I hope they come up with games that aren't just ripoffs of TPIR pricing games.

Would Pat Finn do the show again? I personally didn't think Roberto was a good fit for STYD, but then again, it was a different format.

Let's not bring back Dee Baker and those creepy "characters". I think his hijinks were overwhelming, especially in the show's final season. Dee's a great vocal artist, but I don't want to see Grandma Crumudgeon again! Sure, Jay Stewart dressed in costume all the time on LMAD, but the difference between Jay and Dee was that when Jay was in costume, at least the dignity of the show was still intact.

Dbacksfan12 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2009, 05:18:46 PM »

[quote name=\'whewfan\' post=\'211629\' date=\'Mar 31 2009, 03:45 PM\']The mall can be two stories, but no spiral staircases! [/quote]How do you submit that contestants get upstairs, then? In a real mall, it works fine...but to make a aesthetically pleasing set, I don't see any alternatives.

clemon79 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2009, 05:38:18 PM »

[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'211633\' date=\'Mar 31 2009, 02:18 PM\']
How do you submit that contestants get upstairs, then?[/quote]
Trampoline.

Strikerz04 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2009, 09:33:05 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'211637\' date=\'Mar 31 2009, 04:38 PM\']
[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'211633\' date=\'Mar 31 2009, 02:18 PM\']
How do you submit that contestants get upstairs, then?[/quote]
Trampoline.
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Escalator?

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2009, 09:39:28 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'211637\' date=\'Mar 31 2009, 05:38 PM\']
[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'211633\' date=\'Mar 31 2009, 02:18 PM\']
How do you submit that contestants get upstairs, then?[/quote]
Trampoline.
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I was going to respond "Pitfall elevator" but I like your idea better.

TimK2003 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2009, 09:47:24 PM »

[quote name=\'Strikerz04\' post=\'211661\' date=\'Mar 31 2009, 09:33 PM\']
Escalator?
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Only if they get the U-shaped Escalators like they have at Caesar's Palace in Vegas!

Actually, they could do a 60-minute show pairing STYD with Pitfall!!

"PIT!! -- The All New Shop Til You Drop."

/Best Stone-Stanley Show: Winning Lines
//Worst Stone-Stanley Show: Deal & Quicksilver <tie>

whewfan · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2009, 07:22:18 AM »

I didn't mean NO stairs PERIOD, I just never thought it was a good idea to have spiral staircases. I've never seen any contestant fall flat on their faces, but a couple times I've seen contestants stumble and nearly lose their balance.