Author Topic: Best Non-studio Game Show (Read 2365 times)

Jimmy Owen · « **on:** May 13, 2004, 11:48:52 AM »

Of all the half-hour game shows not done in a studio, which one is best? I saw "Oblivious" for the first time the other day and thought it was a good show. Your choice does not have to be limited to shows currently on the air.

dscungio · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2004, 12:43:14 PM »

The problem with this question lies in the whole "reality show" phenomenon. As an example, does The Bachelor count as a "game show not done in a studio"? Does it even count as a game show?

If "reality game shows" (or "reladocugameumentary operas") count in your question, then I've have to split my vote between Survivor, The Mole and The Amazing Race. Oh, TAR, now there's a show that's definitely not in a studio.

Oh, you said a half-hour show. Hmm...

MXC? No, that's a comedy show.

I guess I'd have to go with Oblivious too.

Dean

Matt Ottinger · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2004, 01:01:57 PM »

Treasure Isle

GSWitch · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2004, 02:28:30 PM »

I got another answer.

DIAMOND HEAD GAME!

The 1975 syndicated show hosted by Bob Eubanks & music by Alan Thicke.

clemon79 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2004, 04:24:48 PM »

[quote name=\'GSWitch\' date=\'May 13 2004, 11:28 AM\'] I got another answer.

DIAMOND HEAD GAME!
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Wow. If by "best" you mean "sucked like nothing else before had ever sucked" then I agree wholly with you.

"Born Lucky" with Bob Goen didn't blow, but I have to be missing something obvious.

I'm starting to think that the list of half-hour game shows regularly produced at a remote site is pretty damn short in and of itself. (Because I also assume we're not counting weeks of Feud at the Opry, or Squares in Florida, or WLOD in Hawaii.)

Jimmy Owen · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2004, 05:07:07 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'May 13 2004, 03:24 PM\']

"Born Lucky" with Bob Goen didn't blow, but I have to be missing something obvious.

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No, no, no, not obvious, "Oblivious"

clemon79 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2004, 05:17:19 PM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' date=\'May 13 2004, 02:07 PM\'] [quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'May 13 2004, 03:24 PM\']

"Born Lucky" with Bob Goen didn't blow, but I have to be missing something obvious.

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No, no, no, not obvious, "Oblivious"

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No, frankly, I thought that sucked wang too.

tvwxman · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2004, 05:46:10 PM »

Ultra Quiz, anyone? I still think that a new version would be perfect for Comedy Central.

clemon79 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2004, 06:44:11 PM »

[quote name=\'tvwxman\' date=\'May 13 2004, 02:46 PM\'] Ultra Quiz, anyone? I still think that a new version would be perfect for Comedy Central. [/quote]
I thought of that, but the stip stated that they be half-hour shows, and Ultra Quiz ran an hour.

If length of show be damned, that would be my first choice, too. GREAT show.

tvwxman · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2004, 07:02:27 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'May 13 2004, 05:44 PM\'] [quote name=\'tvwxman\' date=\'May 13 2004, 02:46 PM\'] Ultra Quiz, anyone? I still think that a new version would be perfect for Comedy Central. [/quote]
I thought of that, but the stip stated that they be half-hour shows, and Ultra Quiz ran an hour.

If length of show be damned, that would be my first choice, too. GREAT show. [/quote]
whoops! missed that first line...

okay, half hour? i like Oblivious....really! well thought out and executed...and Regan is watchable...for a half hour...