Bears repeating for me: while I don’t think they need to be removed completely, I think the offering of seven- (or more) digit cash prizes need to be pared way down. These prizes should be achieved by natural progression (Jeopardy!), special tournaments, or meeting every difficult objective (Wheel of Fortune), and not by simply tacking on zeroes or multipliers to existing formats (looking at you, Price is Right - though I do applaud their recent nighttime shows putting more emphasis on bigger prizes and more cash without resorting to that crutch).
Likely in the minority, but it’s time for this current version of Family Feud to switch things up. Once you’ve heard one euphemism or double entendre, you’ve heard them all. I know it can’t be reset to the type of content from nearly 50 years ago, but they can relax with the raciness.
I do agree with those who said TPIR can do away with the Barker-era aspects now that Barker himself has departed. The legacy Bob left behind will not be erased, but Drew can start forging his own path, especially with his championing mental health.
I also agree that, thanks to BUZZR and Pluto’s wide availability of the early to mid-80s TPIR shows, I’ve gained as much disdain for the last seven year’s of Barker’s run as I have fondness for the mid-80s shows. There was more time to roll with the punches and banter with the contestants than in the later shows, where Bob always seemed to come off like an ass and rushed contestants when pressed for time.
Come to think of it, I think TPIR today could benefit from regaining a few extra minutes originally lost from commercial time over the years.
Finally, I enjoyed practical sets and manual controls over all things computerized. I find game shows to be more appealing with live sets.
The Inquisitive One
