Author Topic: Todd Newton (Read 5840 times)

tvrandywest · « **on:** June 23, 2012, 09:59:40 PM »

Best Game Show Host, Todd won for Family Game Night on HUB.

Todd has taken a few hits on this board over the years, but in my not-so-humble opinion, few have deserved this recognition more. In 13 years of working with Todd - thousands of stage performances and TV episodes - he has always stretched to make his work fresh, relateable and fun for the audiences, as well as fun for those working with him.

Barker, Pat, Alex and the other veterans are all masters at their craft, but they are also so well-supported by large staffs who have been doing it for years. Todd has shown poise and polish when the staffs are small, the back-up from cue cards and prompters limited, the audiences unfamiliar with the show, the equipment unpredictable, and every other kind of challenge.

And, oh yes. Todd really is a kind and caring guy. Congrats to a pro!

Randy
tvrandywest.com

MikeK · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2012, 10:11:09 PM »

What Randy said.

When I saw Todd host the Hollywood Showdown tryouts in Pittsburgh in 2000, a good friend and I agreed that he was real good at the craft, and that was when he was merely a pup. (30, give or take a year?) On top of being a great emcee, Todd has always been approachable and professional every time I have seen him, whether at GSN roadshow events or at Game Show Congresses. The Emmy really couldn't go to a better guy.

Vahan_Nisanian · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2012, 10:11:10 PM »

Off-topic, but did the Emmys do an In memoriam feature? And were Dick Clark and Bob Stewart mentioned?

tvrandywest · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2012, 10:19:45 PM »

Quote from: gameshowlover87 on June 23, 2012, 10:11:10 PM

Off-topic, but did the Emmys do an In memoriam feature? And were Dick Clark and Bob Stewart mentioned?

Yes, and both.

Randy
tvrandywest.com

vtown7 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2012, 10:30:50 PM »

Very pleased for Todd! Couldn't happen to a nicer fellow.

I've got tickets for TPIR Live for next week in Windsor... very excited to see Todd in person!

BrandonFG · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2012, 10:47:30 PM »

Thought he was great on Hollywood Showdown (one of the better shows of the last decade-and-a-half IMO), and found him to had improved on Whammy!'s second season. I'm really surprised he hasn't gotten a syndicated show to host yet. He and Mark L. Walberg are two of the more underrated hosts of this generation.

Winkfan · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2012, 11:33:38 PM »

I just knew Todd would win! I kept saying YABBA DABBA DOO after Todd's name was announced.

Quote from: tvrandywest on June 23, 2012, 10:19:45 PM

Quote from: gameshowlover87 on June 23, 2012, 10:11:10 PM
Off-topic, but did the Emmys do an In memoriam feature? And were Dick Clark and Bob Stewart mentioned?
Yes, and both.

But they left out Elaine Stewart. <sarcasm meter on>I hope her ghost haunts the whole TV Academy.</sarcasm meter off>

And Todd forgot to mention the Winkster in his speech. Congrats, anyhoo.....

Cordially,
Tammy

chris319 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2012, 04:49:26 AM »

Todd should be doing TPIR on CBS. He is rock-solid when it comes to format. Unfortunately TPTB at the time never gave him a fair shot.

BillCullen1 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2012, 11:22:49 AM »

Good for Todd and I'm glad that FGN is coming back for a third season.

In the Memoriam, in addition to Clark and Stewart, they should have also mentioned Richard Dawson.

The Pyramids · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2012, 12:44:16 PM »

Quote from: chris319 on June 24, 2012, 04:49:26 AM

Todd should be doing TPIR on CBS. He is rock-solid when it comes to format. Unfortunately TPTB at the time never gave him a fair shot.

Based on what I've seen he would run rings around Drew Carey.

Matt Ottinger · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2012, 01:06:30 PM »

Quote from: tvrandywest on June 23, 2012, 09:59:40 PM

Todd has taken a few hits on this board over the years

Hell, Bill Cullen has taken a few hits on this board over the years. I think it's fair to say that the general opinion of Todd around here is overwhelmingly positive. He is the modern incarnation of an old-school host who has seen his prospects decline of late through no fault of his own, but instead through the network mindset that shows need to be hosted by known stand-up comics. That's nonsense, of course, as the overall track record has clearly shown. I hope this well-deserved and overdue recognition helps nudge him up a few lines on the want lists for future projects.

Jimmy Owen · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2012, 01:16:45 PM »

I'm glad Todd won and hopefully will get the next network level show that makes it to air. He deserves a wider audience.

clemon79 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2012, 01:22:14 PM »

Quote from: Matt Ottinger on June 24, 2012, 01:06:30 PM

I hope this well-deserved and overdue recognition helps nudge him up a few lines on the want lists for future projects.

While I agree and generally like Todd (and really, for as much as he has trouble controlling THE VOLUME OF HIS VOICE, Whammy! was a good vehicle for him; his problem was that he didn't dial it down when he needed to), all I'm saying is:

Don't give him The Pyramid.

tvrandywest · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2012, 01:31:25 PM »

This is the kind of guy Todd is:

"Randy-my brother on stage and off, we are only as good as those we surround ourselves with. I'm blessed to have spent years with you. I've learned so much from our time together. Here's to many more years of friendship and smiling contestants!! I share this win with you."

Randy
tvrandywest.com

clemon79 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2012, 01:32:44 PM »

Quote from: tvrandywest on June 24, 2012, 01:31:25 PM

"Randy-my brother on stage and off, we are only as good as those we surround ourselves with. I'm blessed to have spent years with you. I've learned so much from our time together. Here's to many more years of friendship and smiling contestants!! I share this win with you."

Ah, fark it. Give him The Pyramid.