Picture of TPiR's new showcase podiums

[NickS]

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'224820\' date=\'Sep 3 2009, 02:20 PM\']And I'd be much better off if Heather Davis were sitting on my lap feeding me those little hot dogs right now. Both are not realities in 2009.[/quote]

Your reply is pointless without at least one pic of Heather Davis.

...and I'm suggesting that to the average viewer at home, the one who neither knows nor cares how the show is actually produced, that besides the new guy in the glasses hosting it, that's not the case.

Same argument, different wrapping:  Nicholas, with the three of us either working or have worked in television - we're much more critical than the viewer at home.  Not to say that some won't catch it; some might.  However, I'm with Mr. Lemon when he says that the majority won't catch it.

[chris319]

...and I'm suggesting that to the average viewer at home, the one who neither knows nor cares how the show is actually produced, that besides the new guy in the glasses hosting it, that's not the case.

But many of us on this board are armchair executive producers so it's going to come up. Not only that, but we know how better to produce the show than the actual producers.

[tyshaun1]

[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'224829\' date=\'Sep 3 2009, 05:38 PM\']In my opinion, he does a thoroughly mediocre job of emceeing the show. His performances are inconsistent, he can't conceal his moods from the audience, he doesn't "get it" when it comes to building suspense, he doesn't foment excitement, it appears that he doesn't have all the games down, etc. It's not my money, but IMO he's way overpaid despite these shortcomings. Todd, since a certain Fremantle person started working with him, has improved greatly and has all of these things down slick.

Neither you nor I nor almost anyone on this board knows what kind of guy he is off camera. I'll leave it to others to draw inferences from what they may read on other boards.

Again, all of this is just my personal opinion.[/quote]
While I can agree with most of the points you make, Chris, I can throw in some positives that I think that Drew has brought to the table. He doesn't take the show as seriously as Bob did..... IMO, Price is a show that does not require cerebral thinking, but I believe this is the biggest reason that hardcore fans dislike Drew, as he doesn't treat the show likes its an event. Drew gives the show a warmer, "family" vibe, something which has been sorely lacking for the past several years. I still believe that contestants being able to take their time instead of feeling rushed is a good thing, since it gives more spotlight to the contestant, not the host. Now I can't say that Drew is a complete pleasure to work with behind the scenes, although the worst I've heard is he's addicted to Second Life, but overall I'd say his attitude seems much more pleasant to be around that Barker's. Just my two pennies....

Tyshaun

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'tyshaun1\' post=\'224863\' date=\'Sep 3 2009, 07:38 PM\']as he doesn't treat the show likes its an event.[/quote]
Sometimes, you just have to sit back and let the car be the star.

[Jeremy Nelson]

Drew, to me, just needs to realize that they skipped over a whole crop of good, seasoned prospects on the Price is Right Live! farm team to hire him- people who could come in knowing game rules and show structure (although that is a little unfair to say, seeing as how they only host the same 5 games every show, IIRC).

Drew seems to have a high level of respect for the show, but that's not enough to keep him as host if production ever comes to the conclusion that he's an overpaid, crappy host (not my opinion). He should be showing his respect for the show by becoming the best host he can. If Drew can become more consistent as far as on-air attitude, and a tad more formal when it comes to show description, he'll be so much better.

I tried and keep in mind that Barker started with less, but that's my only excuse, and even that one has no backing now.

[Bill Neuweiler]

[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'224859\' date=\'Sep 3 2009, 10:24 PM\']

...and I'm suggesting that to the average viewer at home, the one who neither knows nor cares how the show is actually produced, that besides the new guy in the glasses hosting it, that's not the case.

But many of us on this board are armchair executive producers so it's going to come up. Not only that, but we know how better to produce the show than the actual producers.
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If the show felt a certain way when bob was at the helm, the "feeling" generated was probably from a combination of factors.   The fact that it went straight through with nearly no editing was just a part of the whole.   Today when people say its 'just not the same' I would think this too is a result of the same combination  (Guaranteed to make you say Doofus.)  Wheather the average audience member can pinpoint the editing or not, I don't believe this departure from the way it was done for thirty some odd years is helping the program.  

And if you don't have anything nice to say, come sit next to me.

[Don Howard]

Happy 37th birthday to The (New) Price Is Right!!!!
Bob has his style. Drew has his.
Had we all been around during the mid-1960s, we possibly would be picking apart Steve Allen's performance as Garry Moore's replacement on IGAS.

[Jimmy Owen]

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'224913\' date=\'Sep 4 2009, 10:23 AM\']Had we all been around during the mid-1960s, we possibly would be picking apart Steve Allen's performance as Garry Moore's replacement on IGAS.[/quote]

We do that now.

[Matt Ottinger]

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'224913\' date=\'Sep 4 2009, 10:23 AM\']Had we all been around during the mid-1960s, we possibly would be picking apart Steve Allen's performance as Garry Moore's replacement on IGAS.[/quote]
More directly to the point, a lot of people in 1972 said Bob Barker couldn't measure up to Bill Cullen, who was still a popular host at the time and whose own version had only been off the air a scant seven years.

[whewfan]

I'd be interested in reading any articles concerning Bob Barker being compared to Bill Cullen...

As much as Bob insisted that this was the "same game" on the very first show, I think it's plain to see that after 8 years off the air, it was SIMILAR at best, but not at all the EXACT SAME show. The original TPIR was NOT audience participation, it was just straightforward bidding. There were some "side games" played on Cullen's version that more often than not had NOTHING to do with pricing. (One which comes to mind was that the winner got to choose a bonus prize amongst a list of prizes that were written in French. If the bidder knows a lot of French, he/she could've gotten a decent bonus.)

[Lirodon]

[quote name=\'whewfan\' post=\'224939\' date=\'Sep 4 2009, 02:00 PM\']I'd be interested in reading any articles concerning Bob Barker being compared to Bill Cullen...

As much as Bob insisted that this was the "same game" on the very first show, I think it's plain to see that after 8 years off the air, it was SIMILAR at best, but not at all the EXACT SAME show. The original TPIR was NOT audience participation, it was just straightforward bidding. There were some "side games" played on Cullen's version that more often than not had NOTHING to do with pricing. (One which comes to mind was that the winner got to choose a bonus prize amongst a list of prizes that were written in French. If the bidder knows a lot of French, he/she could've gotten a decent bonus.)[/quote]

That's why they called it "The New Price is Right", but then it became so popular that they re-christened it.

I seriously think one day they should do a tribute to the Cullen version...

[chris319]

a lot of people in 1972 said Bob Barker couldn't measure up to Bill Cullen

I've never heard of anyone having doubts about Barker measuring up to Cullen, not even among people who worked on the show with Bill in New York. Bud Grant certainly didn't have doubts, Mark Goodson apparently didn't, and Bill himself knew he couldn't do the new format for obvious reasons. Bill's description of Barker on TPIR was "Mr Smooth".

[dale_grass]

[quote name=\'chris319, a moderator\'][quote name=\'Matt Ottinger, the other moderator\']a lot of people in 1972 said Bob Barker couldn't measure up to Bill Cullen[/quote]
I've never heard of anyone having doubts about Barker measuring up to Cullen, not even among people who worked on the show with Bill in New York. Bud Grant certainly didn't have doubts, Mark Goodson apparently didn't, and Bill himself knew he couldn't do the new format for obvious reasons. Bill's description of Barker on TPIR was "Mr Smooth".
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Awwww, snap, yo!  Mod v. Mod!

[bandit_bobby]

I also think it would be cool if a contestant's DSW difference is in a background with fireworks. Also, I would like to see the word OVER amongst a red background when a contestant overbids in the Showcase.

I'm also thinking there will be different ways in how the Showcase bids pop up on the podiums (like the scores on Wheel of Fortune).

[Steve Gavazzi]

[quote name=\'wheelloon\' post=\'224811\' date=\'Sep 3 2009, 01:03 PM\']...and I will still hold Drew in higher regard than Barker, because no matter how much you think Drew's hosting sucks, whatever antics you think he's done so far have not gone out and HURT other people.[/quote]
Roger Dobkowitz might disagree with that assessment...