Author Topic: The Chase Ordered for GSN, Plus Programs In Development (Read 50725 times)

TLEberle · « **Reply #90 on:** June 22, 2013, 01:33:27 PM »

Because far too many game show producers in the last 15 years think that audiences won\'t be interested unless you keep talking up how vast the sums of money are that the contestants could at least theoretically win and that\'s the only way I could think, reasonably or unreasonably, to guarantee that the $250,000 that they\'re promoting is on the table every episode. I probably should have given a little more thought to what the prize budget for a GSN show would be and realized that it was pretty unlikely.

You don\'t even have to go that far. Add up the three \"step closer amounts.\" If they approach $250k then there\'s your answer.

Unrealtor · « **Reply #91 on:** June 22, 2013, 04:35:41 PM »

I probably should have given a little more thought to what the prize budget for a GSN show would be and realized that it was pretty unlikely.

No, you probably should have given a little more thought to the notion that offering that kind of money to the third player COMPLETELY BREAKS THE FORMAT.

I mean, there\'s broken, and there\'s even-Dylan-Lane-can-see-it\'s-broken.

I\'m aware that it would break the format to offer ridiculously bloated offers to the third contestant. That\'s why I said I \"feared\" that they would do it. You seem to be reacting like I think it would be a good thing and the opposite is true.

Since you mentioned Dylan Lane, I\'ll point out that the wagering round on Chain Reaction is proof that GSN isn\'t exactly batting 1.000 when it comes to not letting producers break existing formats that are known to work well.

clemon79 · « **Reply #92 on:** June 22, 2013, 11:20:37 PM »

That\'s why I said I \"feared\" that they would do it. You seem to be reacting like I think it would be a good thing and the opposite is true.

No, I\'m reacting like I don\'t see how a rational person would even entertain the possibility, Chain Reaction be damned.

DoorNumberFour · « **Reply #93 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:44:42 AM »

I saw another Chase promo this morning -- had some brief gameplay clips and set shots.

chad1m · « **Reply #94 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:35:19 PM »

And here it is:

TLEberle · « **Reply #95 on:** June 23, 2013, 03:09:35 PM »

Hey! I noes that guy!

DoorNumberFour · « **Reply #96 on:** June 23, 2013, 05:06:33 PM »

Hey! I noes that guy!

Me too. He\'s cute.

pacdude · « **Reply #97 on:** June 23, 2013, 06:19:57 PM »

Hey! I noes that guy!

Me too. He\'s cute.

Far too much swag for GSN.

chad1m · « **Reply #98 on:** June 30, 2013, 02:18:12 PM »

Promo three:

chad1m · « **Reply #99 on:** July 01, 2013, 02:22:00 PM »

Incredibly, The Chase has been already renewed for a second season without the first one even airing an episode. The renewal is another 8 episodes, which will obviously follow the first 8 already recorded. Production begins next month. The full press release is not posted on GSN\'s corporate site yet, so the text is in the spoiler box below:

July 1, 2013 (Santa Monica, CA) — GSN has ordered a second season of the highly anticipated new original series, THE CHASE, prior to the quiz show’s premiere on Tuesday, August 6th, at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT. The one-hour quiz show, in which three contestants battle in a fast-paced quiz competition against an all-knowing opponent, The Beast, is produced by ITV Studios America. The network has ordered eight episodes for season two, which is slated to air later in 2013.

“The high stakes of this ‘all or nothing,’ ‘David vs. Goliath’ battle of the brains result in riveting television,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, EVP, Programming and Development, GSN. “While there is great gameplay in THE CHASE, it is also wildly entertaining to watch the always engaging Brooke Burns spar with trivia savant, Mark Labbett aka The Beast.”

“We couldn\'t be more delighted with the support that GSN has given THE CHASE and are thrilled that it has been picked up for a second season. THE CHASE team has done an outstanding job to bring this exciting, fun and fast-paced game show to life here in the US, and we look forward to a long, ongoing relationship with GSN,” said Paul Buccieri, Managing Director, ITV Studios International and President & CEO, ITV Studios America.

Based on the hit U.K. show of the same name, GSN’s THE CHASE is hosted by actress and television host Brooke Burns, known for her starring roles on “Baywatch” and “Melrose Place” and for her hosting duties on the game show “Dog Eat Dog” (now airing on GSN) and on the GSN pilot “Where Have You Been All My Life?” She was last seen in the starring role of the Lifetime movie “A Sister’s Revenge.” Joining Burns on the show as the formidable Beast is Mark Labbett, one of the original “Chasers” in the UK version and—at 6’7” and 370 lbs, with degrees from Oxford, Exeter and Glamorgan universities—a quiz giant in every way.

Production on the second season is slated to begin in August. Potential contestants with the speed and brains to go up against “The Beast” – can go to http://www.chasecasting.com/\'>http://www.chasecasting.com/ for more information.

TLEberle · « **Reply #100 on:** July 01, 2013, 02:23:23 PM »

Thank you for that, Chad, in more ways than one.

Vahan_Nisanian · « **Reply #101 on:** July 01, 2013, 02:27:43 PM »

I could never understand why cable game shows normally have two seasons a year.

Even back then, that was how it was. The first season of MTV\'s Remote Control was in 1987, the second and third seasons were in 1988, and the fourth and fifth seasons were in 1989.

MikeK · « **Reply #102 on:** July 01, 2013, 02:34:14 PM »

I could never understand why cable game shows normally have two seasons a year.

Even back then, that was how it was. The first season of MTV\'s Remote Control was in 1987, the second and third seasons were in 1988, and the fourth and fifth seasons were in 1989.

Season 1 airs for 13 weeks, then those shows are rerun for 13 more weeks. Season 2 airs for 13 weeks, then another cycle of 13 weeks of reruns.

WhammyPower · « **Reply #103 on:** July 01, 2013, 02:39:52 PM »

If this holds true, and GSN airs 8 weeks of reruns, then season 2 should start November 19th.

BrandonFG · « **Reply #104 on:** July 01, 2013, 02:50:39 PM »

I could never understand why cable game shows normally have two seasons a year.

I think Comedy Central was an exception. Seasons 1 of Win Ben Stein\'s Money and Make Me Laugh aired in summer 1997 (both 13 weeks IIRC), and the second seasons didn\'t premiere until spring of 1998. But I thought GSN did a similar thing, at least until this show? Whammy and Russian Roulette, et al aired their first seasons in spring/summer 2002, then premiered the second seasons in April 2003.