5 Topics for discussion....

[urbanpreppie05]

I was thinking about game shows, and I thought about a couple of things, five to be exact. Answer all, or 1, whatever you want!

1. Was Big Deal Really that bad? I remember watching it and not thinking it was that bad....

2. What are your thoughts on LMAD 90'? Being 8 at the time, I thought it was cool, but when I saw the 84-86 version 3 years later on the Family Channel, I was instantly hooked.

3. Has anyone else started watching Wheel of Fortune more these days? I'm actually starting to like it again.

4. And this question may be a little Horan-esque (no offense Zach) but did anyone see the TNPIR94 pilot set with Mark Kriski? Was it more faithful to the traditional set, or more similar to the 94 set?

5. Was it true that Fremantle (or whatever they were then) wanted to bring back Feud in 97?

[PeterMarshallFan]

1. Was Big Deal Really that bad? I remember watching it and not thinking it was that bad....

Yes, it was.

2. What are your thoughts on LMAD 90'? Being 8 at the time, I thought it was cool, but when I saw the 84-86 version 3 years later on the Family Channel, I was instantly hooked.

Wasn't a bad show by any means...I think it's a bit unfairly maligned, but it was pretty good.

5. Was it true that Fremantle (or whatever they were then) wanted to bring back Feud in 97?

Was this the revival pitch I've heard about with Dolly Parton hosting?

[uncamark]

[quote name=\'urbanpreppie05\' date=\'Jun 24 2004, 03:11 PM\']I was thinking about game shows, and I thought about a couple of things, five to be exact. Answer all, or 1, whatever you want!

1. Was Big Deal Really that bad? I remember watching it and not thinking it was that bad....

[/quote]
I guess, like most of us, I was expecting "LMAD" and what I got instead was "BTC" on steroids with the Big Deal at the end.  I'd have to watch an episode again to see if my opinions on it have changed.

2. What are your thoughts on LMAD 90'? Being 8 at the time, I thought it was cool, but when I saw the 84-86 version 3 years later on the Family Channel, I was instantly hooked.

It freshened up the show beautifully, in terms of set, new games and visual look--it's just that Bob Hilton wasn't Monty Hall and suffered by comparison, especially when Monty was coerced back to do the show near the end.

3. Has anyone else started watching Wheel of Fortune more these days? I'm actually starting to like it again.

The Mystery space and the mini-wheel for the bonus prize, in my mind, were good decisions.  I'm still not wild about getting rid of returning champions.  No matter what, it's still not on my priority list and never really has been--I can take it or leave it.

5. Was it true that Fremantle (or whatever they were then) wanted to bring back Feud in 97?

It was All-American at that time--and they were after Dolly Parton as host.  Love Dolly, but I don't know if she's cut out to be a host--or if "Feud" would be the right format for her.  I imagine she would work better with an extremely loose format.

[Dbacksfan12]

[quote name=\'urbanpreppie05\' date=\'Jun 24 2004, 03:11 PM\'] 3. Has anyone else started watching Wheel of Fortune more these days? I'm actually starting to like it again.
 [/quote]
 As Sony adds more gimmicks to the show, I continue to watch less and less.  Back in 1989, I watched every night. (and in the summers, most mornings), now, I maybe watch 3 times a season.

[mystery7]

1. Big Deal: Any show that misspells the name of a creator of the original concept (Stefan Hados? Who's that?) deserves to get zonked. Extra points off, just for the hell of it, becaue it was a Stone-Stanley production.

2. New Deal: Don't remember it too too well, but I liked what I do remember. Gotta give Bob Hilton a little credit for trying - maybe not the grestest host, but one of my favorite announcers. Sure better than Dean Muccio or whatever the guy was. I did like the set.

3. It's probably just me, but Wheel's getting a little too plug-happy. I know, someone's gotta pay the bills somehow, but how long is it gonna be 'til people say, "I'd like an S as in Sony"?, or until Charlie O tells us that "Tonight's Bankrupt space is brought to you by American Express."

4. Just guessing, but since it was Jonathan Goodson's baby and he wanted the new Price to skew to younger viewers, the show probably used the same set it did in production. If it didn't have so much black in it, it might've worked for Barker.

5. What IS it about weatherpeople hitting the big time, anyway? Letterman, Mark Kriski, and now Rich Fields...Damn, I'm in the wrong part of the biz!

[BrandonFG]

[quote name=\'Dsmith\' date=\'Jun 24 2004, 03:40 PM\'] [quote name=\'urbanpreppie05\' date=\'Jun 24 2004, 03:11 PM\'] 3. Has anyone else started watching Wheel of Fortune more these days? I'm actually starting to like it again.
 [/quote]
As Sony adds more gimmicks to the show, I continue to watch less and less.  Back in 1989, I watched every night. (and in the summers, most mornings), now, I maybe watch 3 times a season. [/quote]
 Same here. I like the idea of the bonus wheel and the Mystery space, but other than that, Wheel feels kinda cold nowadays.

Why am I not a Wheel Watcher now? (this might turn into a long rant)

-Too much money being thrown out for no reason. I'm not talking about the $500 house minimum, that's cool. But the $1,000 added to the bonus spin, the $100,000 bonus round, Toss-Up spins, etc. etc. etc. They're trying way too hard. I'll stick to the 1989 reruns on GSN...brings back some nostalgic feelings for me. It also seems like they're adding more and more unnecessary words to puzzles, just so they can give away more money. Keep it simple.

-Too high-tech. I can deal with the plasma scoreboards, but the video wall behind the contestants and at center stage is just unnecessary. I won't even get started on the puzzleboard. :-)

-The puzzles are simply lame and ridiculous.

I understand they have to keep the show fresh, but look at TPiR. They still use a lot of the original props that they've had from the 70s. Except for some of the music cues, it's still like watching a 70s episode, and I like that. TPiR hasn't given in to the technological era, and they shouldn't have to. Neither should Wheel. I just want a simple game show, no gimmicks, no high-tech 2040 technology. Nothing more, nothing less.

[bricon]

4. And this question may be a little Horan-esque (no offense Zach) but did anyone see the TNPIR94 pilot set with Mark Kriski? Was it more faithful to the traditional set, or more similar to the 94 set?

It was essentially the same set as used for the Davidson series...both Doug and Mark's pilots were shot within a week or so of each other.

[tvwxman]

[quote name=\'mystery7\' date=\'Jun 24 2004, 04:12 PM\']
5. What IS it about weatherpeople hitting the big time, anyway? Letterman, Mark Kriski, and now Rich Fields...Damn, I'm in the wrong part of the biz! [/quote]
 HEY!


Add Sajak, Pat Finn, Kevin O Connell.....then there are sports guys like Bob Goen and Chris Harrison who have done well too....

EXACTLY why I chose local news for my path to the big leagues.

Matt

[rmfromfla]

1.  As for Big Deal, they probably tried to cater to the 18-34 crowd,  same
 when they tried the short-lived LMAD revival last year.  Plus, since Big Deal
 was in the 7PM (ET) slot, it also faced the challenge of running late due to
 football;  oh,  there was also a show on one of the other networks called
 "60 Minutes" that it had to go up against.....
    3.  Wheel isn't the same without two of it's most famous phrases:
            "Once you buy a prize it's yours to keep!"
             "Gift Certificates do not include sales tax"

[mystery7]

[quote name=\'tvwxman\' date=\'Jun 24 2004, 06:01 PM\']HEY!


Add Sajak, Pat Finn, Kevin O Connell.....then there are sports guys like Bob Goen and Chris Harrison who have done well too....

EXACTLY why I chose local news for my path to the big leagues.

Matt[/quote]
And Matt! I knew I was gonna forget someone. Always happens.

[Steve McClellan]

[quote name=\'uncamark\' date=\'Jun 24 2004, 01:30 PM\'] I imagine [Dolly Parton] would work better with an extremely loose format. [/quote]
[Woolery] I wouldn't touch that line with a forklift! [/Woolery]

[HairMetalLives]

[quote name=\'urbanpreppie05\' date=\'Jun 24 2004, 03:11 PM\'] 3. Has anyone else started watching Wheel of Fortune more these days? I'm actually starting to like it again. [/quote]
Nope. I watch it a couple times a week, but I don't watch it religously. The Mystery Round is okay, the bonus wheel I'm impartial to.

The Toss-Ups ruin the show, in my opinion. They take away from regular gameplay; they always seem to start round 4 in "Speed Up" mode, and does everyone else notice how close Pat always is near the $5000 space when he spins?

The video walls distract me. They should bring back the old red, gold, and blue contestant backdrops (I like the diamond ones, but any of them would do). The puzzle board should have never been changed. And the new score readouts are the WORST thing I've seen since Patrick Wayne on Tic-Tac-No. If it ain't broke, DON'T FIX IT.

I also agree with whomever said that "Wheel" is to plug happy. Soon it will be [Marc Summers] something... Like this. [/Marc Summers]

PAT: "$350."
CONTESTANT: "I'll take a--
PAT: "Hold on! No, wait a seccond, Harlow, I must remind our viewers that this $350 space is brought to you buy FarceCo Autobody. Charlie?"

CONTESTANT: "I'll take a T."
PAT: "There are three T's. And remember, the letter T is brought to us today by Sand Trap Golf Superstores, where you can buy lots of tees."

How many of you would be suprised if it came to that in a few years?

[HairMetalLives]

Sorry, I forgot to complain about the theme music. BRING BACK "CHANGING KEYS '89!" I realize that most of you would prefer the Thicke theme, and I like it as well, but "Changing Keys '89" is my favorite.

Those of you fans of the Thicke theme, would you prefer the current theme or any verison of "Changins Keys" as the "Wheel" theme?

[tmq800]

I have a few things to say about Wheel:

The compilation weeks with generic themes don't make any sense.  A couple of weeks ago, I saw a show with Travel USA set pieces, and the generic theme was 'Back To The Beach'.  C'mon, a city landscape and a meadow don't belong with a beach theme.  I'd like to see more theme weeks, like European Holiday Week, South America Week, British Isles Week, Orient Escape Week, Police & Firefighters Week, Bachelors/Bachelorettes Week, and Sports Fans Week.


I can't believe the $100K being missed several times this season.  Can't they have better odds for this huge prize?  I am getting sick of people winning the same $25K over and over.

The SPIN I.D. graphic takes up valuable puzzle time.  When Charlie says the spin ID # and the info, it takes too much time.  Put the SPIN ID # and rules during the prize puzzle description just like Wheel Watchers info during the contestant intros.

The bonus prizes have become a little bit cheaper.  I really miss Wheel giving away expensive Cadillacs and Lincolns.  But VW Beetles with no turbo engines, no way!

[JayC]

[quote name=\'tmq800\' date=\'Jun 24 2004, 06:54 PM\'] I have a few things to say about Wheel:

The compilation weeks with generic themes don't make any sense.  A couple of weeks ago, I saw a show with Travel USA set pieces, and the generic theme was 'Back To The Beach'.  C'mon, a city landscape and a meadow don't belong with a beach theme.  I'd like to see more theme weeks, like European Holiday Week, South America Week, British Isles Week, Orient Escape Week, Police & Firefighters Week, Bachelors/Bachelorettes Week, and Sports Fans Week.


I can't believe the $100K being missed several times this season.  Can't they have better odds for this huge prize?  I am getting sick of people winning the same $25K over and over.

The SPIN I.D. graphic takes up valuable puzzle time.  When Charlie says the spin ID # and the info, it takes too much time.  Put the SPIN ID # and rules during the prize puzzle description just like Wheel Watchers info during the contestant intros.

The bonus prizes have become a little bit cheaper.  I really miss Wheel giving away expensive Cadillacs and Lincolns.  But VW Beetles with no turbo engines, no way! [/quote]
 If you watch the show, why do you always wonder what happens in it?