Author Topic: CBS Makes a 'Deal' to Replace 'Guiding Light' (Read 63062 times)

Casey Buck · « **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2009, 02:20:18 AM »

Hell has frozen over. This will be the first new network daytime game show in over 15 years, something all of us thought was impossible as recently as 6 months ago, and now it sounds like it's actually going to happen.

As much as I wanted a Pyramid/LMAD combo, at least it isn't The Dating Game, a talk show, a court show, or giving the slot back to the affiliates.

By the way, As The World Turns is now in the same position that Guiding Light was last year; they just got a renewal through September 2010, but if the ratings don't improve (they're in second-to-last place, just ahead of GL), it'll likely be the next soap to go. If LMAD does well, and ATWT goes away, we might be seeing 1 or 2 more game shows to fill the 2 PM hour.

Craig Karlberg · « **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:48:16 AM »

Well, 1 out of 2(I won't count the Dating Game here) ain't bad. At least the traditionalist in me will be satisfied starting September 21, but the optimist in me sees it as a bit of a surprise that Pyramid didn't get in. Maybe syndication's better for Pyramid I guess with that "$1M" gimmick. I guess the ad support was too strong to even make LMAD a half-hour show so they decided to double the length.

Now the hard part: what to do with an hour-long LMAD without the stinkiness of Billy Bush? We'll see what transpires soon enough.

Don Howard · « **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2009, 07:10:18 AM »

[quote name=\'Craig Karlberg\' post=\'221780\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 03:48 AM\']Now the hard part: what to do with an hour-long LMAD[/quote]
I never saw the very short-lived ABC daytime experiment of an hour-long LMAD in 1975. Did any of you? If so, was it any good? If not, no need to answer.

Jimmy Owen · « **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2009, 07:15:18 AM »

I saw it. I even skipped school to see it.

An hour was too much of a good thing then. With today's commercial load, though, it might work better.

snowpeck · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:10:07 AM »

Considering an hour of daytime TV now is only like 15 more minutes of content than what a half hour was way back when, it might not be so bad as an hour.

Greg

davemackey · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:16:38 AM »

[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'221776\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 02:04 AM\']One wonders if the main advertisers on LMAD will be Medicare supplement insurers and makers/distributors of mobility scooters and diabeetus supplies.[/quote]
I hear they've already signed up the catheter lady for live demos. Because it's good to have a fresh catheter.... every time you cath.

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:52:30 AM »

Confirmed by the network for one hour. No Pyramid.

Don Howard · « **Reply #22 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:53:33 AM »

[quote name=\'davemackey\' post=\'221787\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 09:16 AM\'][quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'221776\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 02:04 AM\']One wonders if the main advertisers on LMAD will be Medicare supplement insurers and makers/distributors of mobility scooters and diabeetus supplies.[/quote]
I hear they've already signed up the catheter lady for live demos.
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They've done nothing of the kind. Either your source (if it exists) or you are full of bunk.
[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'221790\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 10:52 AM\']Confirmed by the network for one hour. No Pyramid.[/quote]
Note the preem date of October 5. What, pray, shall run during the intervening two weeks?

chad1m · « **Reply #23 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:00:34 AM »

Damn. As much as I'm excited to have daytime game shows again, I really hoped Pyramid would join. My only fear is that if they don't get creative enough, it will just look like a watered down Price is Right. I'm grateful... just disappointed.

Don Howard · « **Reply #24 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:03:04 AM »

[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'221792\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 11:00 AM\']Damn.[/quote]
Save your damn for if the network changes its mind. Or if the show tanks by Christmas. Begin your damnation then.
Eight minutes into the posting of the official announcement that LMAD got the nod and two months and two days before its premiere and we have the decision being damned already.

vtown7 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:04:23 AM »

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'221791\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 10:53 AM\']TOP 50000 GAME SHOW EVENTS COUNTDOWN! #50000: Sonny Fox is born.[/quote]

Don, I look forward to your countdown. Is there room on the advisory board for GSF members to help choose these momentus occasions? Also, have you secured a network deal yet? I do believe that the last 10,000 events should be presented during a televised retrospective.

chad1m · « **Reply #26 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:07:04 AM »

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'221793\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 11:03 AM\']Eight minutes into the posting of the official announcement that LMAD got the nod and two months and two days before its premiere and we have the decision being damned already.[/quote]Can I darn, then? I need to repair my socks as it is.

NickS · « **Reply #27 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:07:07 AM »

[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'221792\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 10:00 AM\']Damn. As much as I'm excited to have daytime game shows again, I really hoped Pyramid would join. My only fear is that if they don't get creative enough, it will just look like a watered down Price is Right. I'm grateful... just disappointed.[/quote]

Disappointed? We have a new daytime network game show in how long and you're disappointed? What would you rather have - LMaD or a talker or another soap?

My opinion only, but I think part of your post is personal from the fact that you won't be able to try out for the show.

Don Howard · « **Reply #28 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:10:01 AM »

[quote name=\'vtown7\' post=\'221794\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 11:04 AM\'][quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'221791\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 10:53 AM\']TOP 50000 GAME SHOW EVENTS COUNTDOWN! #50000: Sonny Fox is born.[/quote]
Don, I look forward to your countdown.
[/quote]
Bless you, my main man.
[quote name=\'vtown7\' post=\'221794\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 11:04 AM\']Is there room on the advisory board for GSF members to help choose these momentous occasions?[/quote]
Indeed there is. Hook with me inside The Facebook.
[quote name=\'vtown7\' post=\'221794\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 11:04 AM\']Also, have you secured a network deal yet? I do believe that the last 10,000 events should be presented during a televised retrospective.[/quote]
It will be televised on Tube8. Mindy Vega will co-host.
Returning to topic, I'm thrilled the network didn't back down on going with a game show. And Julie Chen is NOT! hosting. Another plus.
If it flies and the last of the once mighty Procter & Gamble shows (As The World Turns) bites it next year at contract finish, perhaps we'll get that Pyramid hour after all. Maybe it'll be the daytime companion to a prime time edition. Keep faith alive!

NickS · « **Reply #29 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:12:05 AM »

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'221797\' date=\'Aug 3 2009, 10:10 AM\']If it flies and the last of the once mighty Procter & Gamble shows (As The World Turns) bites it next year and contract finish, perhaps we'll get that Pyramid hour after all. Maybe it'll be the daytime companion to a prime time edition. Keep faith alive![/quote]

Amen, Brother Howard.

/"Amen, Brother Howard" is the long-lost companion to another well-known TPiR cue