I came into this show with very low expectations, and because of that alone, the show could have been worse than what it was.
The fact that 5th Grader got the rub for best show and host proves the "awards" portion of the show was nothing more than a cash-in, and was simply a matter of who showed up to the party. Granted, AYSTA5G is a fun show to watch, and I like Mr. Foxworthy, but against the caliber of shows that were nominated (and snubbed)? Come on!
The special portions of the show (Barker, Goodson, and Hall) were done in good taste, but Bobby has quite the inflated ego. "The Legend?" Wow...
This was a pretty choppy presentation from start to finish, and I would have given this a pass if it were simply a salute to game shows with the games interspersed with the show. But the stuff I saw was just mediocre, at best. Granted, this was a first show, but it could have been done a hell of a lot better, with a lot more polish and a lot less plug.
The Inquisitive One
EDIT: it was Howie Mandel, and not Jeff Foxworthy, that won for best host...my mistake. The above statement, however, still stands.