Let's see...
1). The set looks good. Let's face it...trilons are not coming back, not should they. Putting the main game desks on a pedestal was a good aesthetic move for this season.
I agree...somewhat. Yes, trilons are a thing of the past, and yes, I like the monitor system. My gripe with the set is that it is too, well, "Millionaire"-esque. I love updates, but I also like the set to be warm and inviting (see the current versions of
Feud and
H2 to get an idea of what I am looking for). Also, they should have it where enough lights are killed to make the "Winner's Circle" more dramatic than what it is.
2). Donny is what I would refer to as a functional host. I don't think he sets the world on fire, but he does all right.
There is that certain energy I feel with Donny that makes him an enjoyable host. He is fun to be with. I just wish he wore a tie once in a while (not that it's a big deal; ties, to me, contain that extra sense of class).
3). Why don't they do the traditional walk to the winner's circle before the commercial break? I agree, the cheesy give and receive decision should go. It's a moot exercise.
If you are talking about the decision that is made on-screen, then I agree. I say that they should hearken back to the days of
The $10,000/$20,000 Pyramid and ask for the decision before making that walk to the WC.
4). Why don't they plug the Super Six immediately after the main game categories? I think they should have a Super Six only in the second round, and have it be a bigger prize.
My main beef with the Super Six is (or was) that it was too self-promoting. They have improved on that lately. I say the the S6 should be something bigger during the tournament. Throw in the occasional car every once in a while...evin if it is one of those $8,000 econo-cars.
5). Why can't they structure the big Pyramid subjects like they used to, such as only having "What...would say" in the 2nd box? I'm not sure if there was ever a reason for that on the original version(s), but it seemed to work well.
That is really no big deal, to be honest with you. I DO wish that they had better writers. When you have a subject like "What Tom Cruise's Dentist Would Say," it is time for you to do some serious retooling.
6). Why did they get rid of audience applause between the answers in the winner's circle? It sounds flat, and the absence of applause does not add to the drama. Also, why can't family/friends of contestants run down to congratulate a $10,000/$25,000 winner? Get the audience involved! This would make the show much more appealing for me.
To address the former issue, many people have said that this is a good idea because they felt that the applause cut into the 60-second time limit often. The latter issue would be a good idea. If
Wheel can do it, I am sure that
Pyramid could do the same.
The other issues are well and good. I do not care if they do away with the Bob Stewart theme once and for all. I just want the theme music to be just that: MUSIC.
The Inquisitive One
