NBC Picks Up "Hollywood Game Night"

[PYLdude]

Ah, so it was the main L&O? For some reason I thought it was SVU?

He did a guest spot on SVU a few years before he joined L&O.

[clemon79]

"Like we say in the 'hood, Alex: ride that motherf***er 'til the wheels fall off."

--- Anthony Anderson to Alex Trebek on Celebrity Poker Showdown, on Alex's response to being asked how long he would continue to host Jeopardy!

[TimK2003]

NBC has a comedy lineup? When did this happen?

Their whole lineup is a joke (see: Ney, Whit)

The only thing that I see good on NBC, besides SNL & SNF, is Savannah Guthrie -- only on looks, though.

[BrandonFG]

The only thing that I see good on NBC, besides SNL & SNF, is Savannah Guthrie -- only on looks, though.

I still watch Jimmy Fallon when I can. His show has gotten a lot better since the early days.

Sidenote: the Roots always yell out the episode number, and if it's an area code, the city. Anyone know if episode 757 has aired yet? :-)

[TimK2003]

I still watch Jimmy Fallon when I can. His show has gotten a lot better since the early days.

Geez!  How can I forget Jimmy?  Anybody who can re-create a classic game show better than Fremantle can has carte blanche in my book.

/I'm usually deep into REM by 11:30.

[Matt Ottinger]

Sidenote: the Roots always yell out the episode number, and if it's an area code, the city. Anyone know if episode 757 has aired yet? :-)

Is THAT what they're doing?  I'll pay closer attention next time.  Relatedly (though drifting further OT), Alan Kalter has begun identifying himself in the Late Show opening, a nice little reward for the announcer who's really more of a comic utility player.

[BrandonFG]

/I'm usually deep into REM by 11:30.

Same here. It was obviously easier when I worked third shift, but now that I go to work at 9 am, if I'm still up past midnight, there has to be a really good reason. :-P

[DoorNumberFour]

When a show is picked up like this, does that mean a pilot has been shot already? Just wondering.

[Matt Ottinger]

When a show is picked up like this, does that mean a pilot has been shot already? Just wondering.

Not necessarily.  Networks make deals without a pilot all the time.  There might be a pilot, or a less polished demo tape, or it might even have been sold on the strength of Sean Hayes' pitch.

[tvwxman]

I still watch Jimmy Fallon when I can. His show has gotten a lot better since the early days.

Geez!  How can I forget Jimmy?  Anybody who can re-create a classic game show better than Fremantle can has carte blanche in my book.

Jimmy was the first thing I thought of when I read this - it sounds like they're trying to make a one-hour variety show out of his schtick - which isn't necessarily a bad thing . Add some celebs, dangle a big cash prize for the player, a variety of games, and you might have something different here.

But agreed, if the "A-listers" are Guy Fieri, or various Kardashii, then no, I"m not interested.

Relatedly (though drifting further OT), Alan Kalter has begun identifying himself in the Late Show opening, a nice little reward for the announcer who's really more of a comic utility player.

I noticed this too. It's a nice throwback to Ed McMahon intro'ing himself, no? I like it, mainly because I LOVE Alan. Going to the show tomorrow night, and hopefully will be able to say hi to him.

[mystery7]

But I thought that NBC loves (or peacocks) comedy!

Oh, is that what that stupid thing means? I was hoping it was really a sly clue that they're bringing Concentration back.

[BillCullen1]

There was a tryout a few years back of an all-star Celebrity Charades. Don't remember who the main celeb involved was. I wonder if this will be similar. I'll definitely be tuning in to watch this. I figure it HAS to be better than Take It All  (crosses fingers).

[clemon79]

I figure it HAS to be better than Take It All  (crosses fingers).

I've had bowel movements that were better than Take It All.

/more tasteful, at least

[BrandonFG]

There was a tryout a few years back of an all-star Celebrity Charades. Don't remember who the main celeb involved was.

Chad Lowe and Hilary Swank, IIRC. Aired as a week-long run on AMC (?), but nothing ever came of it.

[Matt Ottinger]

There was a tryout a few years back of an all-star Celebrity Charades. Don't remember who the main celeb involved was.

Bob Balaban, a popular character actor but hardly a household name.  Hilary Swank and then-husband Chad Lowe had a lesser role.  That TV show was patterned after charades parties that those three would throw (and that Balaban continues to stage) as fundraisers and just for fun.  From the description, it sounds like the Sean Hayes project will be a lot like that.  Us regular folks sitting at home get the honor of eavesdropping on the rich and famous having their merry fun.  Pretty much what Mike Stokey was doing in the 1940s.