[quote name=\'SRIV94\' date=\'Dec 18 2004, 11:27 PM\']So basically, the first toss-up is just throwing away $1000 to somebody (not that I wouldn't take it ;-) ). Sure, it might be the $1000 that wins somebody the game, but it might also be superfluous.
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I issue, I believe, according to Harry and the producers, was to increase the number of puzzles per show....since you realistically can't spin and win 7-8 traditional puzzles in a half hour, the tossups are an easier way time wise to add some play at home value...
It's much better than the other idea they did for a while there, showing a part of a puzzle before the intro, and having Pat announce the answer at the beginning...