I know that in one of their recent press releases, GSN discussed putting on one of those pawn stars/ bargain hunter type shows. Last night, I was thinking: How could they keep the idea of those shows (if they're serious about putting one on), and not stray from the formula of the network? How about using the original Price is Right format with odd/antique items? Keeping in mind that the original Price was all about auctions and not paying more for something that it's worth, it would seem like a good fit for the network. Thoughts?
If you go in the Dancing With People Who Have Projects to Plug thread over in the GSN board, you'll see me uncork a freight train of logic on gameshowlover87. But I'll also add this.
Let's say that there's to be a new TV network called Fuzzy Kitten Network. And let's say that the foundation of this network is
$100,000 Pyramid,
Curling for Loonies,
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,
Walking/Talking Dead,
South Park and
Thierry Rautereu Talks With A Fransh Accent and Cooks Lamb Sausage At You, and some other stuff. Now I've presented you shows in several genres. I look at that and I say 1) "Great, where do I find this?" and 2) "I really hope it is on the Poor People Tend to Live in Clusters tier of channels, because that's what I have right now." The name of the network doesn't figure into it.
I am puzzled at how "The Learning Channel" can go from showing educational content to "How'd We Get 19 Children?" or that MTV goes from Music Television to showcasing teenage pregnancy. Even AMC changed from a movie channel to having some terrific original programming. If you tell me where the content is and don't move it around, I'll find it and be happy. I don't care what the network is called so much as what the channel number is.
