"$100,000 Pyramid" primetime this summer on ABC

[Clay Zambo]

I attended last night's taping and can't say enough good things about the whole experience. (Seriously, I can't. Some of the good things I'd like to say are covered under a non-disclosure agreement.)

Writing is excellent, gameplay is solid, the format has not been meddled with, the physical production is beautiful, and the host is genial and in control. In short, it is the Pyramid we know and love, dressed in its prime-time best.

We have a lot to look forward to.

[Bob Zager]

I'm assuming TTTT is an hour-long show, because otherwise they'd be burning 2/3 of their available inventory on premiere night.

Yes; hour show.

-Jason

While doing a search for more info on TTTT, I found this picture of the set:

http://static.wixstatic.com/media/202ed5_51a0587ae8fa4295b9c1ac0036845a61.jpg_srz_1467_626_85_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz

Any comments?

[snowpeck]

While doing a search for more info on TTTT, I found this picture of the set:

http://static.wixstatic.com/media/202ed5_51a0587ae8fa4295b9c1ac0036845a61.jpg_srz_1467_626_85_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz

Any comments?

It looks more like a talk show set. Is that really a spot for a live band?

[TLEberle]

Any comments?

First and second on the survey board for me: They need a house band? It's now a talk show?

My post was interrupted by Greg's, who has the same exact comments. That should be telling.

[clemon79]

I hope to God that blue chair on the left is where Anderson sits the whole time, possibly sipping on a nice single-malt, and they have to cut away entirely to a static shot of him every time he needs to conduct the proceedings. I would watch the HELL out of that.

[TLEberle]

I hope to God that blue chair on the left is where Anderson sits the whole time,

The thing of it is what else could it be. The four chairs are for the panel, the three chairs and desk are for the team of challengers. What an odd place to have your host, being so far removed from the action.

[clemon79]

The thing of it is what else could it be.

Could be for an audience segment of some sort like they used to do for the 1990 show. I suspect Anthony's home base is standing next to that screen in the back with the tweet on it. But a man can dream.

[ChrisLambert!]

Anthony's mom is supposed to be in the show acting as "scorekeeper" - my guess is that's her spot.

[BrandonFG]

It's slick, but the first thing I thought of was something along the lines of Watch What Happens Live or Chelsea Lately. Definitely looks like a late-night talk show.

That said, I don't mind it. Can Fremantle execute the show properly is my question.

[TLEberle]

That said, I don't mind it. Can Fremantle execute the show properly is my question.

We could call the 2000 version a foul-tip if you like, but that's still a strike against the batter.

[clemon79]

Anthony's mom is supposed to be in the show acting as "scorekeeper" - my guess is that's her spot.

Lord, really?

"Ma, how many votes does Number 2 have?"

"Lemme see, um, Number 2 has one...two...three votes, Anthony."

"That's my mom! Ha ha!"

I suppose it's better than the Comic's View thing of the Mammy in the kitchen cooking something almost assuredly racist in nature, but not by much.

[TLEberle]

If they stuck by the 'tweet a lie' forfeit angle (which would make sense because the tweet on screen has "" where the handle would be) it is possible that scorekeeping could entail incorrect votes for each panelist.

[BrandonFG]

That said, I don't mind it. Can Fremantle execute the show properly is my question.

We could call the 2000 version a foul-tip if you like, but that's still a strike against the batter.

Season one was decent. The second half season, when it tried to be Jerry Springer-esque, was pretty mediocre.

[BillCullen1]

That said, I don't mind it. Can Fremantle execute the show properly is my question.

We could call the 2000 version a foul-tip if you like, but that's still a strike against the batter.

Season one was decent. The second half season, when it tried to be Jerry Springer-esque, was pretty mediocre.

Ironically, Season 1 of the 2000 TTTT had Paula Poundstone - ugh. The main reason I will tune in to this version is for Betty White, who I believe is a regular. A friend of mine who lives in La-la-land tells me all the eps of this are in the can.

[TLEberle]

What's ironic about that?