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Mario

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« on: November 06, 2012, 03:23:29 AM »
How do you all look back on the 1984 and 1993 versions of Scrabble, today?

What they share in common:
* Chuck Woolery as host
* Show was produced by Reg Grundy Productions, Inc. (later Grundy Organization International, Ltd. and FremantleMedia)
* Show aired on NBC
* Sound effects

What they don't share in common:
* Theme music

~Benjamin "Mario" Edge
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BrandonFG

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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2012, 10:01:15 AM »
How many times can you compare the two versions of Scrabble or talk about the board game?

To answer the question, the '84 version, post-spelling. I liked both formats with the win 5 games, get $20,000 (10 for $40K) as well as the Bonus Sprint.

In retrospect, the 1993 version was good because it meant that game shows were on the air (I really did enjoy it as a child). 20 years later, it seemed pretty cheap, although I did like the deco-ish contestant island.
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2012, 10:24:24 AM »
Quote from: Mario on November 06, 2012, 03:23:29 AM
What they don't share in common:
* Theme music

More to it than that. Different set [and the '93 one wasn't too hot], prize budget ['93 was cheap].
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2012, 01:11:03 PM »
Quote from: BrandonFG on November 06, 2012, 10:01:15 AM
How many times can you compare the two versions of Scrabble or talk about the board game?
As long as...

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To answer the question, the '84 version, post-spelling. I liked both formats with the win 5 games, get $20,000 (10 for $40K) as well as the Bonus Sprint.
...you keep feeding him answers.
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2012, 01:26:56 PM »
Quote from: Mario on November 06, 2012, 03:23:29 AM
How do you all look back on the 1984 and 1993 versions of Scrabble, today?
I can't say for everyone, but for me, the password is "fondly."
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Mario

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« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2012, 02:16:57 PM »
May I ask you all: were there any exciting moments about both versions of Scrabble?

~Ben
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aaron sica

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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2012, 02:23:07 PM »
Quote from: Mario on November 06, 2012, 03:23:29 AM
How do you all look back on the 1984 and 1993 versions of Scrabble, today?

The same way I looked back on them yesterday.
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2012, 03:07:08 PM »
Quote from: aaron sica on November 06, 2012, 02:23:07 PM
The same way I looked back on them yesterday.

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bossjock967

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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2012, 07:58:16 PM »
The tiles.  I liked the tiles.
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« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2012, 03:24:38 PM »
Quote from: Mario on November 06, 2012, 02:16:57 PM
May I ask you all: were there any exciting moments about both versions of Scrabble?

~Ben

Ben:

It is time for you to ask questions about things other than Scabble. Your displayed obsession is, quite frankly, unhealthy, especially in light of a wide range of game shows.  So, here is a 10 hour video of Nyan Cat:



Every time you ask about Scrabble for the rest of the month, I will respond with this video.
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aaron sica

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« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2012, 04:36:50 PM »
Every time Ben asks about Scrabble, a Nyan Cat flies for 10 hours nonstop. Parliboy, you rock. :)
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« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2012, 05:27:06 PM »
Quote from: parliboy on November 10, 2012, 03:24:38 PM
It is time for you to ask questions about things other than Scabble.
Why? That just encourages him to ask more questions.
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Strikerz04

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« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2012, 09:26:42 PM »
Quote from: parliboy on November 10, 2012, 03:24:38 PM

Ben:

 So, here is a 10 hour video of Nyan Cat:



Every time you ask about Scrabble for the rest of the month, I will respond with this video.

Win.
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« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2012, 01:13:35 AM »
Quote from: parliboy on November 10, 2012, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: Mario on November 06, 2012, 02:16:57 PM
May I ask you all: were there any exciting moments about both versions of Scrabble?

~Ben

Ben:

It is time for you to ask questions about things other than Scabble. Your displayed obsession is, quite frankly, unhealthy, especially in light of a wide range of game shows.  So, here is a 10 hour video of Nyan Cat:

video

Every time you ask about Scrabble for the rest of the month, I will respond with this video.
My toe is all worn out from all the tapping.
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« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2012, 08:23:14 AM »
Quote from: TLEberle on November 10, 2012, 05:27:06 PM
Quote from: parliboy on November 10, 2012, 03:24:38 PM
It is time for you to ask questions about things other than Scabble.
Why? That just encourages him to ask more questions.
Baby steps.
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