So, as soon as I saw this news this morning, I had two reactions:
Game Show Fan Side: "Wow; I've never seen this show on TV. I can't wait to see a new-to-me take on trying to merge two classic game shows!"
Rational Side: "Why would they have spent money to get the rights to *this*? Who would remember this show outside of game show geeks?"
I guess, as a business decision, this has me completely stymied. Since Fremantle would have had to pay money for this show due to the cross-ownership issue, where is the profit potential? At least there is a much better recognition with Classic Concentration to get some other people watching besides us game show geeks, and the show ran for six total years in daytime. This show didn't even make it a year and, from my second hand recollection (it was on before I was born), wasn't very popular.
I'm trying not to be a curmudgeon here, but I said the same thing when they got Strike it Rich. Even if it is a small number of episodes and exclusive to Amazon Prime, the name recognition is minimal outside of game show geeks.
So, what does this mean? Of course, I'll watch at least one episode of MGHS because of curiosity. That still doesn't mean I don't think it's a poor business decision.
On the brighter side, though, I do applaud Buzzr for trying out shows that add some variety to their lineup. I've always enjoyed their special weeks like "Lost and Found" for the same reason.
Here's to MGHS!
Anthony