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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: urbanpreppie05 on August 08, 2006, 08:24:49 PM
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I know that the show has started taping new episodes with O'Hurley...any reports?
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[quote name=\'urbanpreppie05\' post=\'126662\' date=\'Aug 8 2006, 08:24 PM\']
I know that the show has started taping new episodes with O'Hurley...any reports?
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Mandel Ilagan's blog (http://\"http://www.mandelweb.com\") has a little bit. No pics or anything, but it sounds very optimistic.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'126693\' date=\'Aug 9 2006, 04:06 AM\']
[quote name=\'urbanpreppie05\' post=\'126662\' date=\'Aug 8 2006, 08:24 PM\']
I know that the show has started taping new episodes with O'Hurley...any reports?
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Mandel Ilagan's blog (http://\"http://www.mandelweb.com\") has a little bit. No pics or anything, but it sounds very optimistic.
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I wonder if the one thing fans won't be 'op-POSE-d too' is families posed together at the start of the show again.
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[quote name=\'PaulD\' post=\'126702\' date=\'Aug 9 2006, 07:45 AM\']
I wonder if the one thing fans won't be 'op-POSE-d too' is families posed together at the start of the show again.
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No way. How could you ever come to that conclusion?
Brandon Brooks
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[quote name=\'Brandon Brooks\' post=\'126801\' date=\'Aug 9 2006, 09:11 PM\']
[quote name=\'PaulD\' post=\'126702\' date=\'Aug 9 2006, 07:45 AM\']
I wonder if the one thing fans won't be 'op-POSE-d too' is families posed together at the start of the show again.
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No way. How could you ever come to that conclusion?
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Actually, I thought of this as well. In the blog, "pose" is empahsized, making me think it has something to do with staging/camera work (what's the difference?).
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NEW logo, OLD faceoff podium and family podiums, KARN gameboard in OLD framework, and audience-in-the-round (some located BEHIND the gameboard to the sides) and centerstage like Davidson Squares, cool forced-perspective family rooms (one is maroon and one is green), KARN music with DAWSON Intro by Burton. Having watched the taping of the 1st episode of the season, give O'Hurley a chance on his first day - he's a little nervous, but on show 2, much more relaxed! He's doing a GREAT job.
For the die-hards, it will be a much-welcomed return back to the future!...
(... and it's taped in the same studio alongside Judge Judy... lose on Feud and step across the aisle and speak to Judy)
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Yes, but the show won't truly be it's former self unless they stop DOUBLING THE POINTS!!!!ONE11 and that $20,000 <clap clap clap clap clap> stuff.
That being said, perhaps it will stick around.
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[quote name=\'asertv\' post=\'126886\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 10:40 AM\']
NEW logo, OLD faceoff podium and family podiums, KARN gameboard in OLD framework, and audience-in-the-round (some located BEHIND the gameboard to the sides) and centerstage like Davidson Squares, cool forced-perspective family rooms (one is maroon and one is green), KARN music with DAWSON Intro by Burton. Having watched the taping of the 1st episode of the season, give O'Hurley a chance on his first day - he's a little nervous, but on show 2, much more relaxed! He's doing a GREAT job.
For the die-hards, it will be a much-welcomed return back to the future!...
(... and it's taped in the same studio alongside Judge Judy... lose on Feud and step across the aisle and speak to Judy)
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Could you clarify some of this? Are we talking old as in Dawson/Combs style, or the old Karn set pieces?
Tyshaun
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[quote name=\'tyshaun1\' post=\'126894\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 08:15 AM\']
Could you clarify some of this? Are we talking old as in Dawson/Combs style, or the old Karn set pieces?
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I'm going to assume that "old" means "Feud the way it should be", which would refer to the Dawson / Combs set design.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'126899\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 11:37 AM\']
I'm going to assume that "old" means "Feud the way it should be", which would refer to the Dawson / Combs set design.
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That's correct... OLD=DAWSON. I'd assume they are the set pieces from Marathon MODIFIED. *EMPHASIZE* They DO NOT look like they did in Marathon - they've been redressed to look MUCH NICER! No orange walls. Very contemporary, but the "style" is Dawson/Combs. Dawson faceoff podium and family podiums (lit faceplate).
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[quote name=\'asertv\' post=\'126910\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 09:39 AM\']
family podiums (lit faceplate).
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Not sure what you mean here. Can you elaborate?
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Part of me says it took them seven years to do this, and that it's about damned time.
The other part is just happy that the show is going back to it's roots. I wish it the best.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'126912\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 01:16 PM\']
Part of me says it took them seven years to do this, and that it's about damned time.
The other part is just happy that the show is going back to it's roots. I wish it the best.
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Can it really be completely "back to its roots" without THE theme?
But if the game play is as roots-ish as reported here, it'll be fine.
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I have to admit, personally I was kind've hoping for the show to take on a similar style to that of Bert's Family Feud down in Australia, but, a more retro styled Feud sounds interesting.
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There might not have been an opportunity for it at the taping you were at, and I can imagine you might not have been looking for it, but offhand did you notice if they're still doing the "make the third question worth a ridiculously low number of points because one family has 170 already and we don't want to play Fast Money yet" bit?
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Scott Robinson
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[quote name=\'asertv\' post=\'126886\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 10:40 AM\']
NEW logo
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From what I saw, this was the only thing that looked a little uninspired to me. I won't say any more than that. I actually liked the logo from the Anderson/Karn years. The new one looks like Microsoft WordArt to me. :)
Otherwise though...the set has very much the "feel" of classic Feud.
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I hope it stays on the air here because I really want to see it. Four years ago the ABC affiliate dropped it after Louie's last rerun. I did not see Richard Karn untill another station picked it up midseason.
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[quote name=\'asertv\' post=\'126886\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 10:40 AM\']
NEW logo
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Is the new logo like the one featured in the latest illustration of the Playstation2 video game, coming out next month? Click here to check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FYZS8...0723828?ie=UTF8 (http://\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FYZS8U/sr=8-5/qid=1155249852/ref=pd_bbs_5/103-7909862-0723828?ie=UTF8\")
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[quote name=\'Bob Zager\' post=\'126965\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 06:50 PM\']
Is the new logo like the one featured in the latest illustration of the Playstation2 video game, coming out next month? Click here to check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FYZS8...0723828?ie=UTF8 (http://\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FYZS8U/sr=8-5/qid=1155249852/ref=pd_bbs_5/103-7909862-0723828?ie=UTF8\")
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Yes
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[quote name=\'Bob Zager\' post=\'126965\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 03:50 PM\']
Is the new logo like the one featured in the latest illustration of the Playstation2 video game, coming out next month? Click here to check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FYZS8...0723828?ie=UTF8 (http://\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FYZS8U/sr=8-5/qid=1155249852/ref=pd_bbs_5/103-7909862-0723828?ie=UTF8\")
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//Sidebar: Wow, I didn't know that the PS2 FF game was going to have online play. Interesting.
Yes, I agree, the new logo looks like wordart, with the 3D feature enabled.
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Anyone know who the guy behind the podium is? It's obviously not Richard Karn.
Too bad PS2 couldn't wait until the O'Hurley version to premiere, and maybe John could host that too.
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[quote name=\'asertv\' post=\'126966\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 06:14 PM\']
[quote name=\'Bob Zager\' post=\'126965\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 06:50 PM\']
Is the new logo like the one featured in the latest illustration of the Playstation2 video game, coming out next month? Click here to check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FYZS8...0723828?ie=UTF8 (http://\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FYZS8U/sr=8-5/qid=1155249852/ref=pd_bbs_5/103-7909862-0723828?ie=UTF8\")
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Yes
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Ew. What the hoo-hah is that? Eh, whatever. I will welcome John with open arms.
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I hate it when game show hosts feel like they are "too good" to do voice and video work for a video game. I don't know if that's why Richard Karn didn't do it, but if it is, he joins Pat Sajak in that "I'm too conceited but have no reason to be" category.
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[quote name=\'Patrick S\' post=\'126975\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 08:45 PM\']
I hate it when game show hosts feel like they are "too good" to do voice and video work for a video game. I don't know if that's why Richard Karn didn't do it, but if it is, he joins Pat Sajak in that "I'm too conceited but have no reason to be" category.[/quote]
Careful, there are many reasons why a host might not be involved with a videogame project, and being "too good" or "conceited" may have nothing to do with it. In the case of Wheel of Fortune, Vanna's face probably sells more units than Pat's would anyway.
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he joins Pat Sajak in that "I'm too conceited but have no reason to be" category.
Perhaps it's not him being conceited. Couldn't it also be because Pat's just a guy who prefers to keep to himself over having his likeness all over the place?
--Jamie
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I remember seeing Pat talk about this somewhere. The reason for him not being on a videogame is because he didn't want his kids at the time to see his face everywhere in stores. If you notice, you don't see much Sajak in stores.
Adam
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[quote name=\'gsfan85\' post=\'126999\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 07:59 PM\']
I remember seeing Pat talk about this somewhere. The reason for him not being on a videogame is because he didn't want his kids at the time to see his face everywhere in stores. If you notice, you don't see much Sajak in stores.[/quote]
These days, his face is frequently seen aboard city buses in Los Angeles (and elsewhere, I assume) -- one of the "features" on the on-board TV system is "Pat Sajak's Lucky Letters" puzzles.
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[quote name=\'Patrick S\' post=\'126975\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 05:45 PM\']
I don't know if that's why Richard Karn didn't do it, but if it is, he joins Pat Sajak in that "I'm too conceited but have no reason to be" category.
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Ahh, but Richard did do voice and video work for the DVD game. Good to note that this is the first FF game we've seen in almost 6 years. The last gen. FF game was out for PC/PS1, and had Louie Anderson has the host. (Which Artech Studios actually did a half-decent job with, even though Louie's acting was terrible).
Also, I would say that the box art is just that, box art. I figure that since most of the development went through a time when the only set we had was Karns, it should have a Karn look-and-feel. However, without any screenshots, we don't even know what it looks like. It could be buttons on a blue background for that matter.
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Yeah, Pat isn't one to avoid making a buck and using his name. He probably just picks his spots. Doesn't he (used to) have a baseball show on satellite radio, too?
FF online (heh) seems incredibly smart, since you can actually pit teams of 5 against each other that way.
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[quote name=\'gsfan85\' post=\'126999\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 09:59 PM\']
I remember seeing Pat talk about this somewhere. The reason for him not being on a videogame is because he didn't want his kids at the time to see his face everywhere in stores. [/quote]
Might explain why Pat can only be seen & heard on the latest incarnation of WOF slots at the casinos. By the time his kids are of legal gambling age, those machines will have been long since replaced.
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[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'127009\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 10:57 PM\']
Yeah, Pat isn't one to avoid making a buck and using his name. He probably just picks his spots. Doesn't he (used to) have a baseball show on satellite radio, too?
FF online (heh) seems incredibly smart, since you can actually pit teams of 5 against each other that way.
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Pat Sajak's Sudoku:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157243869...glance&n=283155 (http://\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157243869X/002-4975654-9450405?v=glance&n=283155\")
well sure I can see how..., wait a sec, what?
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[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'127009\' date=\'Aug 10 2006, 10:57 PM\']
Yeah, Pat isn't one to avoid making a buck and using his name. He probably just picks his spots. Doesn't he (used to) have a baseball show on satellite radio, too?
FF online (heh) seems incredibly smart, since you can actually pit teams of 5 against each other that way.
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Just tried out FF Online Party yesterday. In my room, our team got to 10 people.
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Then again...in Peter Marshall's book, he relates how the first Hollywood Squares home game had his picture on the box cover, giving him a few more bucks ... and Heatter/Quigley made sure THAT didn't happen with future editions.
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[quote name=\'sshuffield70\' post=\'127182\' date=\'Aug 12 2006, 02:38 PM\']
Just tried out FF Online Party yesterday. In my room, our team got to 10 people.
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Ahh. So I assume that you're a beta tester. I know due to pesky NDAs, you can't say much. However, did they do a good job when it came to a recreation of FF?
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Bumping up this topic, here's a sneak peek picture of the new set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sk8rsherman/195049761/ (http://\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/sk8rsherman/195049761/\")
Wow. And that's a good wow.
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Well, if absolutely nothing else, it looks like the family scoreboards have moved back to the main gameboard, which is definitely a plus
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Set looks great; that logo looks horribly out of place.
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I like the set. At least, the way I see it, I think they tried to mesh elements from the three prior Feuds into this one: the border around the families' name screams original, the gameboard itself has the red border the Combs version had, and the blues strike me as very Dawson comeback.
That logo is weird. Saw it last night on Wikipedia for the first time. Throw it back!
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Because when designing a game show, I want my graphics package to unintentionally look straight out of 1996. Bring back the DOUBLE THE POINTS Feud logo, Use one of the past iteration logos, swipe the Bert's FF logo (Minus Bert, of course)...anything but that.
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I'm really liking the new set. And considering the scheme of the set itself, the logo really isn't too bad.
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I'll be more interested to see how that set shoots on TV, I think.
But, yeah, that logo HAS to go. Just awful.
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If they can finally get the execution right, I can look past the logo.
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[quote name=\'whoserman\' post=\'127601\' date=\'Aug 15 2006, 10:52 PM\']
If they can finally get the execution right, I can look past the logo.
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Yeah, good point, and rest assured I will give it a shot. It just seems kinda....I dunno. Bush league.
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Heck with the logo, the set looks AWESOME.
I just hope they bring back the bell when the family wins a round instead of the fanfare (I seem to recall they had the bell during the Louie era, combined with the fanfare, but when Karn took over they got rid of the bell)
You have to wonder why they didn't do this awesome set revue when Karn took over. Not to say that the show would've been BETTER if a Dawson-esque set was used, it's the host that makes or breaks a show.
The only Dawson-like elements in the Karn set were the earth tone brown and yellow, which made the set look warmer than Louie's very cold looking silver and blue set. The most recent Karn set was.. well.. not quite right. It was made MUCH flashier, more lights... too bad the rest of the show was pretty much the same ol' same ol'.
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Set Awesome? Well, compared to the 1.5 Million Colors - And Trapezoids! - set this past year, some cardboard and a couple of 40 Watt Bulbs would be a step up. From the photograph, it certainly looks decent, and they've addressed most of the issues with the previous set, while breaking one of the few things not broken in the logo.
How the set shoots on camera can be a whole 'nuther matter. On the off-chance Feud sticks it out a couple more years until an HD transition, I wonder if they'll stick it out with this set, or try out something else.
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Like the set a lot, but thought there was a 'theater in the round' aspect? Or maybe I read an earlier post wrong. I see the halfmoon set up of seats in the audience...maybe that's what it meant.
Anyone know of rule changes? First to 300? $5/point? How much is the bonus worth? #1 answers require opposing team to remove clothing? O'Hurley comes out riding a goat (which, technically, isn't a rule change, unless the ASPCA is involved)?
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[quote name=\'Seth Thrasher\' post=\'127614\' date=\'Aug 16 2006, 04:13 AM\']
How the set shoots on camera can be a whole 'nuther matter. On the off-chance Feud sticks it out a couple more years until an HD transition, I wonder if they'll stick it out with this set, or try out something else.
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Feud would be one of the easiest shows in the WORLD to block to shoot HD, and in fact I think it would be even EASIER to block it for HD than it would for standard def. Think about it: all of the set elements are already wide. You'd just lower the game board just a hair because you don't have to pull out as wide to get the two-shot of both families. The most difficult shot would be the one of the gameboard with the bank above it, since that set piece is designed for standard-def, but that's really easily tweaked simply by redesigning the board to lower the Bank readout a little.
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[quote name=\'Seth Thrasher\' post=\'127614\' date=\'Aug 16 2006, 06:13 AM\']
How the set shoots on camera can be a whole 'nuther matter. On the off-chance Feud sticks it out a couple more years until an HD transition, I wonder if they'll stick it out with this set, or try out something else.
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Speaking of cameras, I hope they have killed off those stupid "flying camera" shots. This is a freaking game show, not a "Top Gun" training video!
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I actually sorta like the new logo...since they're updating the set so much, why not the logo as well. The set looks great, perfect balance of retro and modern.
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[quote name=\'weaklink75\' post=\'127627\' date=\'Aug 16 2006, 07:19 AM\']
I actually sorta like the new logo...since they're updating the set so much, why not the logo as well.
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I don't have a problem with changing the logo, I just think the one they changed it TO is utterly dull, uninspired, and looks like it was whipped up in about fifteen seconds <ding!> in Photoshop.
Believe me, it won't affect my opinion of the show one bit. And really, if the logo is all I have to pick on, then they're doing an awfully good job with the stuff that actually matters.
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As dull as the logo is...WOW. That looks amazing. (And this is coming from a man who like both of Karn's sets)
But strangely enough, the logo does fit, somehow.
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[quote name=\'urbanpreppie05\' post=\'127631\' date=\'Aug 16 2006, 08:44 AM\']
But strangely enough, the logo does fit, somehow.
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Only because they make it fit by displaying the family names in the same boring font.
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It could have always been worse...what if they used the Dancing with the Stars font? :-)
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[quote name=\'urbanpreppie05\' post=\'127648\' date=\'Aug 16 2006, 10:09 AM\']
It could have always been worse...what if they used the Dancing with the Stars font? :-)
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That would at least be more creative than Impact Bold.
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Is there any chance the letters in FAMILY will be animated? That was my first thought when I saw it. I can't think of whose logo animates each letter individually, but I have seen it before. Maybe that will make it more palatable.
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I like the throwback to the classic sets -- though with the families' names in brown semicircles instead of the ovals, it feels like they're playing the game underneath a bridge. But I like it better than the squares and trapezoids of past.
Also nice to see that they finally moved the cameras behind the audience to eliminate the need for all of the cameras and camera operators to quickly drop to the floor whenever they want a wide shot.
[quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'127623\' date=\'Aug 16 2006, 08:33 AM\']Speaking of cameras, I hope they have killed off those stupid "flying camera" shots. This is a freaking game show, not a "Top Gun" training video![/quote]
The jib is still there, so I wouldn't get my hopes up. In fact, now that they don't have all of the other cameras in the way... uh-oh.
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Scott Robinson
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I hope that in the next Winner-Take-All Tournament they do, they give away a car in addition to the jackpot. But knowing them, they'll probably offer a Suzuki like Whammy! did.
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[quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'127807\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 10:51 AM\']
But knowing them, they'll probably offer a Suzuki like Whammy! did.
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And, pray tell...what's wrong with a Suzuki?
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[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'127808\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 11:53 AM\']
[quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'127807\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 10:51 AM\']
But knowing them, they'll probably offer a Suzuki like Whammy! did.
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And, pray tell...what's wrong with a Suzuki?
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The same thing that's "wrong" with a LiveJournal. (http://\"http://gameshow.ipbhost.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=8803&view=findpost&p=127802\") Which is to say, if it fills your needs, nothing.
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And for that matter, why would they offer something like a car when there are five people on the team? A trip can be divided five ways. A cash jackpot can be divided five ways. A car...
/I just realized who I was explaining this to. Never mind.
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[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'127814\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 09:51 AM\']
And for that matter, why would they offer something like a car when there are five people on the team? A trip can be divided five ways. A cash jackpot can be divided five ways. A car...
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Give them five cars! I can say that! It's not my money!!! LOL OMG BBQ SPCA!!!!!111!!!ONE
/yeah, you were talking to a wall there.
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[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'127814\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 11:51 AM\']
And for that matter, why would they offer something like a car when there are five people on the team? A trip can be divided five ways. A cash jackpot can be divided five ways. A car...
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One tire for each person.
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[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'127816\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 09:58 AM\']
[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'127814\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 11:51 AM\']
And for that matter, why would they offer something like a car when there are five people on the team? A trip can be divided five ways. A cash jackpot can be divided five ways. A car...
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One tire for each person.
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Giving a whole new meaning to the phrase "fifth wheel". :)
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'127817\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 09:59 AM\']
[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'127816\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 09:58 AM\']
One tire for each person.
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Giving a whole new meaning to the phrase "fifth wheel". :)
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The fifth player can have the steering wheel. :)
/Dibs on the stereo.
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I guess a van is out of the question.
Stick with the trip.
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Well, if they're unable to do that, maybe they could offer a possible $250,000 jackpot in the next tournament? And if its the last one of the series, why not do it to send the series out with a bang, like Street Smarts?
(I got a good laugh out of the "One wheel for each person" comment, BTW.)
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[quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'127831\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 04:13 PM\']
Well, if they're unable to do that, maybe they could offer a possible $250,000 jackpot in the next tournament? And if its the last one of the series, why not do it to send the series out with a bang, like Street Smarts?
(I got a good laugh out of the "One wheel for each person" comment, BTW.)
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Um, we're all sure you did. I don't think this is the last season of Feud, dude. We haven't even seen O'Hurley host yet and you're already predicting that it won't last.
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[quote name=\'cacLA8383\' post=\'127836\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 04:41 PM\']
[quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'127831\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 04:13 PM\']
Well, if they're unable to do that, maybe they could offer a possible $250,000 jackpot in the next tournament? And if its the last one of the series, why not do it to send the series out with a bang, like Street Smarts?
(I got a good laugh out of the "One wheel for each person" comment, BTW.)
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Um, we're all sure you did. I don't think this is the last season of Feud, dude. We haven't even seen O'Hurley host yet and you're already predicting that it won't last.
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Furthermore, I recall it's been renewed through 2009.
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[quote name=\'cacLA8383\' post=\'127836\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 04:41 PM\']
[quote name=\'bandit_bobby\' post=\'127831\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 04:13 PM\']
Well, if they're unable to do that, maybe they could offer a possible $250,000 jackpot in the next tournament? And if its the last one of the series, why not do it to send the series out with a bang, like Street Smarts?
(I got a good laugh out of the "One wheel for each person" comment, BTW.)
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Um, we're all sure you did. I don't think this is the last season of Feud, dude. We haven't even seen O'Hurley host yet and you're already predicting that it won't last.
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Which puts Bobby on the same level as Louie Anderson.
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[quote name=\'sshuffield70\' post=\'127848\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 07:44 PM\']
Furthermore, I recall it's been renewed through 2009.
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Unless some super-special secret renewal happened, the show's only renewed through 2006-07.
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[quote name=\'Seth Thrasher\' post=\'127890\' date=\'Aug 18 2006, 01:26 AM\']
[quote name=\'sshuffield70\' post=\'127848\' date=\'Aug 17 2006, 07:44 PM\']
Furthermore, I recall it's been renewed through 2009.
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Unless some super-special secret renewal happened, the show's only renewed through 2006-07.
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Wait...I thought it was thru 07-08, right along with Millionaire?
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Hmm, poking around the interwebs yields a healthy mix of *both* 2006-07 and 2007-08.
This begs the question, which is it? Renewal thorough 06-07, renewal through 07-08, or some sort of yearly deal where on paper it's through 07-08, but they can opt-out each year (IE: 06-07)?
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Where can I find a picture of the new set?
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[quote name=\'erica\' post=\'127993\' date=\'Aug 18 2006, 09:30 PM\']
Where can I find a picture of the new set?
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You're a newbie... welcome. Look in this thread to find the link.
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Based on the new set, etc: now would be as good of time as ever to whip out the ol' 94' theme IMHO. Ditch the Karn music.
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Add me in for the "94 theme as well. Does anyone know if the new set still uses the F/P readouts?
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[quote name=\'JerrysFeudinAgain\' post=\'128063\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 12:24 PM\']
Add me in for the "94 theme as well. Does anyone know if the new set still uses the F/P readouts?
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It's all plasma / projection screens.
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Of course, if there were inspired enough, they could probably do a digital mockup of a FP-style score readout.
(Looks at logo)
Oh, nevermind, was assuming the graphics department's upgraded their computer systems since 1993.
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I think the logo blends well with the set, but, obviously, they could've done something more original. And I too join the ranks of those who want the '94 theme back. It's a shame I've never seen more than 15 seconds of the '94 version. It didn't look that bad.
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[quote name=\'JerrysFeudinAgain\' post=\'128063\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 02:24 PM\']
Add me in for the "94 theme as well. Does anyone know if the new set still uses the F/P readouts?
[/quote]
Still? They haven't been used in over ten years.
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[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'128074\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 02:38 PM\']
It didn't look that bad.
[/quote]
I don't think it was that bad, per say, but it was a textbook example of doing too much just for the sake of being different.
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[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'128078\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 12:56 PM\']
per say
[/quote]
You have officially surrendered your right to criticize anyone over silly typos and misspellings from now on.
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Pardon me for being a complete moron, but unless I overlooked it, have we determined if they changed any of the rules, like double/triple, top prize, anything?
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As far as we know, everything except for the host and the set is staying the same. Even the main theme is to remain the same/similar (though the original "Introducing the ____ family" opening theme is rumored to be returning).
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[quote name=\'itiparanoid13\' post=\'128094\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 04:36 PM\']
Pardon me for being a complete moron, but unless I overlooked it, have we determined if they changed any of the rules, like double/triple, top prize, anything?
[/quote]
Quite honestly, I'd like to know how the audience reacts when John announces the doubled/tripled points.
/Someone had to ask it.
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[quote name=\'itiparanoid13\' post=\'128094\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 03:36 PM\']
Pardon me for being a complete moron, but unless I overlooked it, have we determined if they changed any of the rules, like double/triple, top prize, anything?
[/quote]
They still have to DOUBLE THE POINTS! (dunking)
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[quote name=\'JerrysFeudinAgain\' post=\'128097\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 03:50 PM\']
(dunking)
[/quote]
Dunking? Only applies if someone threw basketballs or doughnuts at you for the (bad) joke. Or both. :)
Doug
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'128099\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 02:13 PM\']
Dunking? Only applies if someone threw basketballs or doughnuts at you for the (bad) joke. Or both. :)
[/quote]
Maybe he's watching the WNBA game.
Oh, wait. "Dunking". Never mind. :)
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'128101\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 04:32 PM\']
[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'128099\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 02:13 PM\']
Dunking? Only applies if someone threw basketballs or doughnuts at you for the (bad) joke. Or both. :)
[/quote]
Maybe he's watching the WNBA game.
Oh, wait. "Dunking". Never mind. :)
[/quote]
Actually,I was thinking about bball. Typos happen from time to time.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'128101\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 05:32 PM\']
[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'128099\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 02:13 PM\']
Dunking? Only applies if someone threw basketballs or doughnuts at you for the (bad) joke. Or both. :)
[/quote]
Maybe he's watching the WNBA game.
Oh, wait. "Dunking". Never mind. :)
[/quote]
WNBA...Diana Taurasi...Sue Bird...BB&B run to come...
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[quote name=\'FOXSportsFan\' post=\'128106\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 05:51 PM\']
[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'128101\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 05:32 PM\']
[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'128099\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 02:13 PM\']
Dunking? Only applies if someone threw basketballs or doughnuts at you for the (bad) joke. Or both. :)
[/quote]
Maybe he's watching the WNBA game.
Oh, wait. "Dunking". Never mind. :)
[/quote]
WNBA...Diana Taurasi...Sue Bird...BB&B run to come...
[/quote]
Survey says.....you're right!
/don't ban me
//don't give me the TTD '90 room...never seen the show in my life....and I want to keep it that way
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'128101\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 02:32 PM\']
[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'128099\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 02:13 PM\']
Dunking? Only applies if someone threw basketballs or doughnuts at you for the (bad) joke. Or both. :)
[/quote]
Maybe he's watching the WNBA game.
Oh, wait. "Dunking". Never mind. :)
[/quote]
Hey, I wouldn't mind dunking in some of them ladies. :)
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[quote name=\'whoserman\' post=\'128129\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 10:47 PM\']
[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'128101\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 02:32 PM\']
[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'128099\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 02:13 PM\']
Dunking? Only applies if someone threw basketballs or doughnuts at you for the (bad) joke. Or both. :)
[/quote]
Maybe he's watching the WNBA game.
Oh, wait. "Dunking". Never mind. :)
[/quote]
Hey, I wouldn't mind dunking in some of them ladies. :)
[/quote]
You're 16...knock it off. ;-)
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'128138\' date=\'Aug 19 2006, 08:35 PM\']
You're 16...knock it off. ;-)
[/quote]
16 and a half! Nyah! :)
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Here's a thought: The grand prize should be raised to $50,000. If 2 contestants get 200 points on the nose in Fast Money Bonus Round, then that family should win $100,000. What do you think?
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Although I find it hard to believe that you haven't seen virtually identical suggestions savaged on this board in the past, I feel like offering a (relatively) civil response.
[quote name=\'Family_Feud_Fanatic\' post=\'128219\' date=\'Aug 20 2006, 04:37 PM\']Here's a thought: The grand prize should be raised to $50,000.[/quote]
Why not $500,000? That's even more exciting.
This would not even begin to fit into Feud's budget, unless they made Fast Money much much harder. And the contestants are ecstatic to win $20,000 as it is.
If 2 contestants get 200 points on the nose in Fast Money Bonus Round, then that family should win $100,000.
And if they alternate giving #1 answers, question to question, they could win $250,000.
This is another huge amount of money, which would be given out (ticks off on fingers) rarely, arbitrarily, purely by luck, and with no small amount of confusion. Will O'Hurley need to remind the contestants of the potential Sooper Jackpot every time they get close? "You need 36 points to win, and remember! Exactly 36 points wins even more! So be ready to be even more excited!"
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[quote name=\'Robert Hutchinson\' post=\'128230\' date=\'Aug 20 2006, 03:15 PM\']
Why not $500,000? That's even more exciting.
[/quote]
Or FIVE MILLION! That would just be TEH R0X0R!!!!!!1111!!!ELEVEN!!!!!!!!mygodshootme.
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If they were to change the fast money prize structure (hope they don't), at least adopt the format from down under (Bert's FF) with some mods...
No #1's...$10,000
1 #1...$15,000
2 #1...$20,000
3 #1...$25,000
4 #1...$35,000
5 #1...$50,000
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[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'128235\' date=\'Aug 20 2006, 07:35 PM\']
If they were to change the fast money prize structure (hope they don't), at least adopt the format from down under (Bert's FF) with some mods...
No #1's...$10,000
1 #1...$15,000
2 #1...$20,000
3 #1...$25,000
4 #1...$35,000
5 #1...$50,000
[/quote]
Wait...they already give away a flat $20,000, and you're actually offering the possibility of lowering the jackpot?
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The Fast Money stays at $20,000, but the first person to get all #1 answers gets the honor of going to Karn's house with a shovel and, right before hitting him upside the head, yell "Double this!" Of course, if you say "I guess I drew first blood!" immediately after, you forfeit the money.
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[quote name=\'dale_grass\' post=\'128253\' date=\'Aug 20 2006, 09:29 PM\']
The Fast Money stays at $20,000, but the first person to get all #1 answers gets the honor of going to Karn's house with a shovel and, right before hitting him upside the head, yell "Double this!" Of course, if you say "I guess I drew first blood!" immediately after, you forfeit the money.
[/quote]
That's some Line of the Day material right there. :-)
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I just saw a promo for the new season on a UPN station I usually don't have on. I think purists are going ot be a little freaked out over this audience-in-the-round business. Those people really don't look like they belong back there. Also, from the very few, very fleeting camera shots they showed, the set looks tiny. The set may very well BE tiny, but I thought a fundamental rule for a director in this sort of thing was to make it look bigger.
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[quote name=\'DrBear\' post=\'127183\' date=\'Aug 12 2006, 05:08 PM\']
Then again...in Peter Marshall's book, he relates how the first Hollywood Squares home game had his picture on the box cover, giving him a few more bucks ... and Heatter/Quigley made sure THAT didn't happen with future editions.
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Unfortunately, our friend Mr. Marshall appears to have a rather fuzzy memory on this subject. First, his picture did not appear on the first HS home game. The first two editions, produced by Watkins-Strathmore in the late 60s, both had cartoonish-type artwork and no actual pictures of any persons. The next home game released was by Ideal in 1974. This one did include Peter's photo on the cover. (The inclusion of the photo must have been the idea of the graphic arts department at Ideal as they also included a photo of Monty Hall on their 1974 home game of "Let's Make A Deal"). The next home game was release d in 1980 by Milton Bradley. The box cover featured only a jumbo version of the HS logo and the various cartoon drawings of the "celebs" used in the game. I am quite certain though that H/Q had nothing to do with Peter Marshall's photo appearing or not on this version. MB had not used actual host photos on any of their game show board game releases in many years (the last, I believe, being their release of High Rollers in 1975 with Trebek on the cover). Finally, I really do have my doubts that H/Q would have concerned themselves with the few pennies that Peter Marshall might have received if his photo had appeared on a 2nd HS home game. Considering he helped to keep their flagship program afloat for more than 10 years on network, I doubt they would have been so petty.
But that's just my opinion...
Jake
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Could someone post the promo on Youtube if you happen to record it?
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I can do one better. Here are a few clips of some rounds courtesy of YouTube.
Feud on YouTube (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=FamilyFeud\")
O'Hurley is really impressive, I am absolutely shocked and amazed. Also, as far as I have heard as of last night, the payouts stay the same ($20K/$5 a point).
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It looks absolutely amazing. John brings an air of professionalism that the show has not had in its seven years on the air. I like the new audience behind the set, but the centerstage audience looks a little awkward. Honestly, the background audience is similar to an idea I had for the Joker set, if everything goes through. With Joker, I think it would have more of a Vegas/Atlantic City feel, kinda like the blackjack/poker shows that are on so much.
And holy wow, they even went old school with the faceoff plungers and podium! Love it! I'm really starting to have a good feeling about the upcoming season, and the show is looking pretty damn competent right about now.
From looking at the clips, it's good to see the audience doesn't lose their minds over doubling the points or $20,000. ;-)
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From the "When it gets old" clip, it looks like the audience does go wild after doubling the points.
However, the audience did not react when he said $20,000.
We'll have to wait to see if this is a one time thing or not.
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Well, I forgot that crappy logo pretty fast.
I like John a lot. I thought he'd be too staid, but he is doin' fine in these samples. Just his bit with not being able to accept an answer twice in a video showed you what he has over Karn. John was able to look offstage, notice he couldn't accept that answer, and made some pretty funny banter out of it. I've seen it at least once where they had to edit to show Karn not accepting an answer. I'll have to watch this season to see if John keeps it up.
Hope I'm not treading into spoiling here, but I noticed in one episode's worth of clips that the points in the first three questions still do not add up to 300. I didn't watch much Karn, so I don't know if they had this or not, but they will not be adding the steal to the bank this season (at least, based on the clips).
The set is very neat, but I agree with Matt in that it is perhaps a bit too small. Well actually, the area the host and contestants can actually use is - why does the audience have to take up all that real estate in the middle of the floor? Some of the new shots are cool. I especially like the one where they go from the faceoff podium to the board with the same camera. In the promos I didn't like the in-the-round crowd, but I didn't even notice they were there when the game got going.
-Jason
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[quote name=\'JasonA1\' post=\'129295\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 11:30 AM\']
Well, I forgot that crappy logo pretty fast.
I like John a lot. I thought he'd be too staid, but he is doin' fine in these samples. Just his bit with not being able to accept an answer twice in a video showed you what he has over Karn. John was able to look offstage, notice he couldn't accept that answer, and made some pretty funny banter out of it.
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Thats exactly right. The set reminds me of what they were trying to do in '94, only better. And its way better than the cardboard '7:30 show' set from '99. The audience in the round works well and should be copied for the 'JW' remake.
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[quote name=\'PaulD\' post=\'129298\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 11:03 AM\']
The audience in the round works well and should be copied for the 'JW' remake.
[/quote]
The what?
Anyhow...I wasn't too impressed, unless I was looking at the wrong clip(s). The clip I viewed focused on one family only, never showing the other one at the faceoff.
What's up with that?
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[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'129300\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 12:15 PM\']
Anyhow...I wasn't too impressed, unless I was looking at the wrong clip(s). The clip I viewed focused on one family only, never showing the other one at the faceoff.
What's up with that?
[/quote]
That one clip seems to only be showing one camera's view of the show. I think it's safe to say that's not how that segment will look when it is aired. The other clips are not like that.
I'm impressed. John brings some much-needed class, charm, and wit to the show. And while that audience section in the middle of the floor looks a bit awkward, the set otherwise looks great.
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[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'129300\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 12:15 PM\']
[quote name=\'PaulD\' post=\'129298\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 11:03 AM\']
The audience in the round works well and should be copied for the 'JW' remake.
[/quote]
The what?
[/quote]
Joker's Wild.
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[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'129300\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 11:15 AM\']
Anyhow...I wasn't too impressed, unless I was looking at the wrong clip(s). The clip I viewed focused on one family only, never showing the other one at the faceoff.
What's up with that?
[/quote]
It looks like that clip is raw footage from one camera.
I am very impressed right now. John is a breath of fresh air that is very well received.
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[quote name=\'itiparanoid13\' post=\'129288\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 07:35 AM\']
O'Hurley is really impressive, I am absolutely shocked and amazed.
[/quote]
Why?
Considering that, to a man, everyone pretty much has nodded their head and said "Yeah, this'll work, he'll be a really good host", and that he was one of the few bright spots to TTTT2K, why are you so shocked?
(Can't wait to hear this.)
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I'm just shocked they hired someone...good. (No, I'm not surprised John's good - I remember TTTT2k) Feud's been sputtering around for a long time with incompetent hosting. It's good to see the show in more-than-capable hands again
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These clips are wonderful. They finally got Feud right after 7 years.
You know, if they used the Combs theme like they did in the 2002-2003 season, or even the '94 Dawson theme, I think it would fit in a lot better than it did with Karn's set.
And, look! Actual light bulbs on a modern game show set!
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'129315\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 02:01 PM\']
[quote name=\'itiparanoid13\' post=\'129288\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 07:35 AM\']
O'Hurley is really impressive, I am absolutely shocked and amazed.
[/quote]
Why?
Considering that, to a man, everyone pretty much has nodded their head and said "Yeah, this'll work, he'll be a really good host", and that he was one of the few bright spots to TTTT2K, why are you so shocked?
(Can't wait to hear this.)
[/quote]
I think I should have put an enter at the end of that. I didn't mean I was shocked and amazed at the fact he was good. I'm shocked and amazed at the fact that the show has improved this much with the changes they have made. I am sorry. Hope the wait was worth it for you.
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[quote name=\'itiparanoid13\' post=\'129344\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 12:52 PM\']
I think I should have put an enter at the end of that. I didn't mean I was shocked and amazed at the fact he was good. I'm shocked and amazed at the fact that the show has improved this much with the changes they have made.
[/quote]
See, where I come from, when I see two thoughts in a single sentence separated by a comma, I assume that the two thoughts are related somehow. I dunno, maybe it's just me.
But yeah, that makes a good deal more sense.
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When I saw those clips, I never been so excitied in years. They even got the old faceoff podium back to the way it was, and the family podiums too. I'm not too thrilled with the new logo, but if you can ignore the logo completely (and I sure everyone will), you'll see that this is how Family Feud should be.
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Wow. I expected O'Hurley to at least be competent, but he's beyond that -- he looks like he's been doing this forever. The set's damn good, too -- it actually looks like Family Feud.
It's funny...Karn did the show for four years and looked at the end like he started yesterday. O'Hurley started essentially yesterday and already looks like he's been on for four years.
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[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' post=\'129352\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 04:19 PM\']
It's funny...Karn did the show for four years and looked at the end like he started yesterday. O'Hurley started essentially yesterday and already looks like he's been on for four years.
[/quote]
Class, Irony or coincidence? :-P
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They just added a clip of the intro (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaxSyIFPkcQ\"). I don't know if Burton chooses to deliver it the way he does, but it sounds awful. And they kept the awful pre host intro pun. But again, so much is better and yada yada....it just sucks such a good show has to start in a compartively poorer fashion for the viewer.
-Jason
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[quote name=\'JasonA1\' post=\'129356\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 01:33 PM\']
They just added a clip of the intro (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaxSyIFPkcQ\"). I don't know if Burton chooses to deliver it the way he does, but it sounds awful.
[/quote]
Ya know, frankly, anytime Burton wants to slip into Russian-Roulette mode instead of Top-40-Pukey-DJ mode, I'm completely willing to let him do it. It makes him an almost tolerable announcer instead of an utterly worthless one.
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Here's my take...
The intro: Visually it looks great, and they obviously thought much of the Feud fans resurrecting the old intro. The punny host intro... well, just like the logo, I think we can look past it. We can't expect Burton to do the intro the exact same way Gene Wood did it. You may recall that when Gene Wood first did the intros for Feud, he sounded MUCH more over the top.. maybe Burton will fine tune the intro as the series progresses.
The set: A very nice mix of the classic look and a 21st century flair. I also like the in the round setup. The lights and lighting effects look like they belong. Also, although you can't really see it, it looks like the lights on the gameboard flash in the same manner when the family scores the points for the round.
O'Hurley as host: Wow! Finally a host that can make the players shine! That's one of the many things Feud has been missing. When Louie hosted, he could be funny, but he also could look very lost. As Howard Felscher put it, Louie wouldn't be able to tell you the names of the players after the show. When Karn hosted, sure he knew the mechanics of the game, and ran it like a well-oiled machine, but unfortunately he also came across as a bit mechanical. Karn was more focused on keeping the game moving, and not giving us any reason to care about or like any of the family members, and root them on through to Fast Money. The ONLY thing I notice about John (and this is a VERY minor nitpick) is that he hasn't figured out how to position himself at the faceoff podium. The way his free hand clutches onto the podium suggests that he's quite nervous, but I have to say that based on what I saw, I could enjoy the Feud a LOT more now.
Other quirks: DOUBLE THE POINTS... looks like that's GONE.
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Other quirks: DOUBLE THE POINTS... looks like that's GONE.
If you go back a few posts, it was quite rightly noted that a double or triple round's clip started off in the mid of the audience's whooping and hollering. It might just not be represented in full on YouTube is all.
-Jason
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[quote name=\'JasonA1\' post=\'129361\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 05:46 PM\']
Other quirks: DOUBLE THE POINTS... looks like that's GONE.
If you go back a few posts, it was quite rightly noted that a double or triple round's clip started off in the mid of the audience's whooping and hollering. It might just not be represented in full on YouTube is all.
[/quote]
I noticed that too, but there is a YouTube clip (don't remember which one), where John very casually mentions the doubled or tripled points, and was not interrupted by hootin' and hollerin'.
I'm starting to have faith in game shows again.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'129362\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 06:06 PM\']
I noticed that too, but there is a YouTube clip (don't remember which one), where John very casually mentions the doubled or tripled points, and was not interrupted by hootin' and hollerin'.
[/quote]
And even in the clip with the hootin' and hollerin', it didn't sound like John was begging for applause the way Richard Karn used to.
John's impressing me more with every clip I watch. I wonder if they had thought of hiring him in 2002 - TTTT had just been cancelled, after all.
As for the intro - well, Burton seems to be making some effort not to puke, but now he sounds like he has a cold, and he can't seem to decide whether he wants to sound dramatic or goofy. But it's good to see the families posing again.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'129359\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 04:51 PM\']Ya know, frankly, anytime Burton wants to slip into Russian-Roulette mode instead of Top-40-Pukey-DJ mode, I'm completely willing to let him do it. It makes him an almost tolerable announcer instead of an utterly worthless one.[/quote]
This was something mentioned between a fellow board member and myself last night. What you get on Feud isn't any sort of pukey DJ mode. That's Burton's normal conversation voice. When he announces, it's his voice with a little more oomph. If it comes across as Burton putting so much energy into announcing that it sounds like my insides will be coughed up after the host intro, there's nothing Burton can do about it.
/LA airfare--$420. (Heh, I said 420!)
//GSC admission--$100.
///Hearing Burton say "Alter Cockers"? Abso-frickin-lutely priceless.
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[quote name=\'MikeK\' post=\'129368\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 04:00 PM\']
If it comes across as Burton putting so much energy into announcing that it sounds like my insides will be coughed up after the host intro, there's nothing Burton can do about it.
[/quote]
Sorry, no, Burton pukes. On every show aside from RR, Burton has been a huge puker. (Be aware that I'm using "puke" in the broadcast sense, it has nothing to do with actual vomiting.)
Puking is not a normal way of speaking. There is ALWAYS something you can do about it.
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I just saw the clips and I'm very impressed with the hosting style of John O'Hurley. Not since Ray Combs has the host been able to emcee the Feud and also be a genuine part of the show. Aside from the very uninspiring Burton Richardson, who sounds extremely out of his element, the show is excellent.
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FWIW, I listened to that interview that Da Perf did with Burton, and I'd say that his natural speaking voice sounds closer to his Russian Roulette voice than to his "normal" announcing voice.
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[quote name=\'FeudDude\' post=\'129381\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 09:08 PM\']
FWIW, I listened to that interview that Da Perf did with Burton, and I'd say that his natural speaking voice sounds closer to his Russian Roulette voice than to his "normal" announcing voice.[/quote]
I'm not sure how you could assume that an interview that he knew was going to be downloaded was his "natural" voice. Even the doofus who hosts QuizBusters on a local station knows to be "on" if an interview is being recorded.
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There's a new clip up from a Triple round. The audience still cheers when John says "To make things really interesting, we're going to triple the points."
Fortunately, John is a lot more calm when he says that.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'129372\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 07:10 PM\']
[quote name=\'MikeK\' post=\'129368\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 04:00 PM\']
If it comes across as Burton putting so much energy into announcing that it sounds like my insides will be coughed up after the host intro, there's nothing Burton can do about it.
[/quote]
Sorry, no, Burton pukes. On every show aside from RR, Burton has been a huge puker. (Be aware that I'm using "puke" in the broadcast sense, it has nothing to do with actual vomiting.)
Puking is not a normal way of speaking. There is ALWAYS something you can do about it.
[/quote]
Feud seems to be a hard game to announce, surprisingly. Gene Wood pulled it off to a T. I don't know of any current announcer that would handle it well (Maybe Johnny Gilbert...maybe), as proven by GSM, and these clips.
Now, on to John. He seems to have the professionalism that this version's has lacked. He also has a swagger of Dawson in him (see the "In the Bath" question). I'm really liking his hosting swagger.
The set...WOW! Really a very modern adaptation of the set. I don't mind it being modern because it is 2006. What I don't like...
- The audience in the set thingy. Just too cluttered.
- The survey board. This was the prime opportunity to revert back to a more classic survey board...but no...they use the more modern one.
All in all...I'm waiting to see this in its entirety soon!
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One thing I gotta mention, and it kinda bothers me: Once the points are put into the team's bank, they stick to the old "zoom in on winning family" camera angle instead of going something more old-school and zooming on the family who just scored.
This also causes a problem as most of the clips don't show what the scores are, and that'll be a problem if you're gonna use the old gameboard style.
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Just watched a couple of those clips on YouTube and was very impressed with O'Hurleys quick wit & personality package -- something his last 2 predecessors did not have.
The set does have it's plusses and minuses (I don't like that font used for the scoring for one,...) But hopefully, the show will do good/better in the ratings and O'Hurley will get to stick around for a long while. Out here, double run Feud is scheduled between Y & R and the Noon News (yeah, us mountain-time people get network shows at weird times -- Price at 9AM, Y&R at 10AM, and Feud at 11AM).
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[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'129390\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 09:20 PM\']
Feud seems to be a hard game to announce, surprisingly. Gene Wood pulled it off to a T. I don't know of any current announcer that would handle it well (Maybe Johnny Gilbert...maybe), as proven by GSM, and these clips.
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Explain this. The announcer has only two sets of lines on this show, at the beginning and the end (and that's assuming they do the Goodson/Todman line at the end). How is this hard ?
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[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'129430\' date=\'Aug 28 2006, 07:55 AM\']
[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'129390\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 09:20 PM\']
Feud seems to be a hard game to announce, surprisingly. Gene Wood pulled it off to a T. I don't know of any current announcer that would handle it well (Maybe Johnny Gilbert...maybe), as proven by GSM, and these clips.
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Explain this. The announcer has only two sets of lines on this show, at the beginning and the end (and that's assuming they do the Goodson/Todman line at the end). How is this hard ?
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I'm not talking about the difficulty of the script that the person has to read, I'm talking about the announcer themselves. I've seen the clip of Burton opening the new Family Feud, and, honestly, it's bad. You need a good announcer who can put some passion into the open, but not something fakey (Burton in that clip).
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[quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'129411\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 09:40 PM\']
I don't like that font used for the scoring for one,...
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I'm glad someone else noticed this, because this kind of thing bugs the hell out of me.
As well as O'Hurley does, I still think he's really out of place on this show. He's urbane and witty, and this show needs warm and jokey. If only they could've nabbed Howie before NBC did. Maybe then O'Hurley would be doing "Deal or No Deal," but I digress.
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[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'129442\' date=\'Aug 28 2006, 12:08 PM\']
[quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'129411\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 09:40 PM\']
I don't like that font used for the scoring for one,...
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I'm glad someone else noticed this, because this kind of thing bugs the hell out of me.
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At least it's not Impact. That said, I would've preferred they stayed old-school and used the Ferranti (EDIT--so I spelled it wrong) scoreboards (instead of the Eggcrate readouts they had been using in prior years).
But that's just me.
Doug -- and the countdown to 2200 continues (and good to be back in sweet home Chicago)
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'129448\' date=\'Aug 28 2006, 11:12 AM\']
At least it's not Impact. That said, I would've preferred they stayed old-school and used the Ferrenti scoreboards (instead of the Eggcrate readouts they had been using in prior years).
But that's just me.
Doug -- and the countdown to 2200 continues (and good to be back in sweet home Chicago)
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Or they could have hired Todd Robinson to computer-generate the Ferranti-Packard scoreboards. :)
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There hasn't been an MGP reference in the credits for several years now--and even in the first few years of Louie it was just the graphic with no voice-over tag.
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[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'129390\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 08:20 PM\']
- The survey board. This was the prime opportunity to revert back to a more classic survey board...but no...they use the more modern one.[/quote]
They switched it to blue, even. Give us our red back!
Also, there is now a Fast Money clip (http://\"http://youtube.com/watch?v=2dVJuI5iwvU\") up.
In that clip, the Feud logo does NOT animate. That sucks. But, it seems the music is growing on me.
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[quote name=\'WhammyPower\' post=\'129481\' date=\'Aug 28 2006, 05:36 PM\']
[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'129390\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 08:20 PM\']
- The survey board. This was the prime opportunity to revert back to a more classic survey board...but no...they use the more modern one.[/quote]
They switched it to blue, even. Give us our red back!
Also, there is now a Fast Money clip (http://\"http://youtube.com/watch?v=2dVJuI5iwvU\") up.
In that clip, the Feud logo does NOT animate. That sucks. But, it seems the music is growing on me.
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They remixed the remix. I sort of like it. John's awesome as always. I think we have a quality product of the likes we haven't seen since 1991 or 1992 on our hands.
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[quote name=\'SRIV94\' post=\'129448\' date=\'Aug 28 2006, 11:12 AM\']
At least it's not Impact. That said, I would've preferred they stayed old-school and used the Ferrenti scoreboards (instead of the Eggcrate readouts they had been using in prior years).
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With the plasma upgrade, I think TPiR is now the last show that uses old-school vane/eggcrate scoreboards? Not that there's a lot of shows to choose from. ;-)
I guess it's kinda like when shows in the 70s upgraded from solaris to eggcrates.
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In case no one has figured it out, they haven't added chyron to any of these clips, which explains why there wasn't a FF logo superimposed during the intro, and why there wasn't a (highlight to read) [color=\"white\"]$20,000 win graphic[/color] or closing credits during the Fast Money clip.
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Shoot. I was hoping there wouldn't be a (highlight to read) [color=\"#FFFFFF\"]$20,000 win graphic[/color]. It's really not necessary, in my opinion.
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[quote name=\'whoserman\' post=\'129552\' date=\'Aug 28 2006, 11:55 PM\']
Shoot. I was hoping there wouldn't be a (highlight to read) [color=\"#FFFFFF\"]$20,000 win graphic[/color]. It's really not necessary, in my opinion.
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Well, very little is necessary. They can play Feud with cardboard on a mostly bare stage and the game works.
I liked a lot though that the champion's final score was displayed on the "big doors" (which are, what? projection screens?), presumably on both sides of the stage. That seemed like a classy use of those screens to me, particularly in the bonus round where the losing team's name would no longer need to be displayed.
(I take it that the screens slide away--or fly out, or something--for the "family portrait" shots in the opening. Anybody know for sure which?)
Audience behind the set seems odd to me, but that's mostly because I don't think I'd want to sit there.
Feud still won't be appointment TV for me, but I am looking forward to seeing O'Hurley. I wish him well.
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[quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' post=\'129578\' date=\'Aug 29 2006, 08:31 AM\']
I liked a lot though that the champion's final score was displayed on the "big doors" (which are, what? projection screens?), presumably on both sides of the stage. That seemed like a classy use of those screens to me, particularly in the bonus round where the losing team's name would no longer need to be displayed.
(I take it that the screens slide away--or fly out, or something--for the "family portrait" shots in the opening. Anybody know for sure which?)
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From the brief clip I saw in the intro (before they changed camera shots), it looks like the screens rise and lower. As far as the total winnings display, I know they did that during Karn's first season, but not sure if it continued after that.
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[quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' post=\'129578\' date=\'Aug 29 2006, 05:31 AM\']
(I take it that the screens slide away--or fly out, or something--for the "family portrait" shots in the opening. Anybody know for sure which?)
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I thought about that too. Since they clearly don't care what the effect actually is (since they don't show it to you), I'm gonna guess they raise/lower it, since that would be more cost-effective.
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Bumping this up a little bit: an interesting behind the scenes clip (http://\"http://youtube.com/watch?v=dp1B1DFgnS4\") during the credits of a family's Fast Money win.
I gotta say, the Feud staff is sure picking a fresh and hip way of promoting their new season, by putting up sneak peek clips on YouTube!
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[quote name=\'Casey Buck\' post=\'130041\' date=\'Sep 1 2006, 03:08 AM\']
Bumping this up a little bit: an interesting behind the scenes clip (http://\"http://youtube.com/watch?v=dp1B1DFgnS4\") during the credits of a family's Fast Money win.[/quote]
And it's clips like that that make me understand, at last, why Dick Clark saluted the camera and left the stage at the end of Pyramid!
I gotta say, the Feud staff is sure picking a fresh and hip way of promoting their new season, by putting up sneak peek clips on YouTube!
You know, I may the dumbest guy on this board. It never occurred to me that the production staff was doing it officially. I was wondering when somebody was gonna get fired for sneaking tapes out of the control room and posting them surreptitiously...
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[quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' post=\'130062\' date=\'Sep 1 2006, 08:33 AM\']
You know, I may the dumbest guy on this board. It never occurred to me that the production staff was doing it officially. I was wondering when somebody was gonna get fired for sneaking tapes out of the control room and posting them surreptitiously...
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Your first clue should have been that they customized the theme on the page and it didn't end up hideously unviewable. :)
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[quote name=\'Clay Zambo\' post=\'130062\' date=\'Sep 1 2006, 11:33 AM\']
[quote name=\'Casey Buck\' post=\'130041\' date=\'Sep 1 2006, 03:08 AM\']
I gotta say, the Feud staff is sure picking a fresh and hip way of promoting their new season, by putting up sneak peek clips on YouTube!
You know, I may the dumbest guy on this board. It never occurred to me that the production staff was doing it officially. I was wondering when somebody was gonna get fired for sneaking tapes out of the control room and posting them surreptitiously...
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I've contacted the person via YouTube, and (s)he is a third party who got permission from Fremantle to post those clips.
/oh and if that person is reading this right now, Salutations and Gracias
//my Feud stuff is lost in the pile of VHS tapes scattered about :(
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And it's clips like that that make me understand, at last, why Dick Clark saluted the camera and left the stage at the end of Pyramid!
I think Dick Clark left the stage to be able to have more time to change outfits and get makeup touched up. I read somewhere that Clark taped 10-15 episodes of Pyramid at one time, so the most courteous thing to do would be to allow him a little extra time. Davidson left the stage too, probably for the sake of consistency. The ONLY time Dick did NOT leave during the credits was the final ep. of $20k Pyramid. I don't recall if he exited during the 25k Pyramid and 100k Pyramid finales (did 100k Pyramid HAVE a "final ep?")
When Louie Anderson first did Feud, he did stick around during the end credits, but apparently he told the producers he felt uncomfy sticking around and trying to blend in with everyone else clapping along and dancing with the theme music. So they let him leave the stage at the end, and this gave him more time to change, and smoke. Karn, on the other hand, always stuck around. It was interesting to see John still cracking jokes as the credits rolled.
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[quote name=\'whewfan\' post=\'130080\' date=\'Sep 1 2006, 12:51 PM\']
And it's clips like that that make me understand, at last, why Dick Clark saluted the camera and left the stage at the end of Pyramid!
I think Dick Clark left the stage to be able to have more time to change outfits and get makeup touched up. I read somewhere that Clark taped 10-15 episodes of Pyramid at one time, so the most courteous thing to do would be to allow him a little extra time. Davidson left the stage too, probably for the sake of consistency. The ONLY time Dick did NOT leave during the credits was the final ep. of $20k Pyramid. I don't recall if he exited during the 25k Pyramid and 100k Pyramid finales (did 100k Pyramid HAVE a "final ep?")[/quote]
He also did it to get on the phone with his office and check up on his other interests. You gotta remember that he didn't do "Pyramid" because he didn't have anything else going.
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I think Dick stuck around a few more times than that, particularly after a 100k win, but I'm not positive.
And yeah, those moments remaining on stage seemed rather awkward for John. Looks good without his mic on, applause and theme blaring, but without...
I know 100k didn't end properly, but the final week's guests Tereza Ganzel and Henry Polic II were dressed in formal wear on the Friday ep. to go to the ensuing wrap party. Whether it was to intentionally wrap the series, or it was the usually syndie case of "another season done, let's hope we get renewed!" I am not aware.
-Jason
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Dick stuck around once after a particularly weird moment where Dick Cavett, having spectactularly blown a Winner's Circle (again), "playfully" stormed off the set during the final wrap-up.
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http://www.familyfeud.tv/ (http://\"http://www.familyfeud.tv/\")
The website now has a facelift for this upcoming season, but not complete yet.
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Henry Polic makes a comment at the end of the Winner's Circle in the final $100KP as they're going to break about the category (THINGS THAT END, if memory serves) being an appropriate one. I think they knew it was the final episode.
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[quote name=\'Fedya\' post=\'130116\' date=\'Sep 1 2006, 09:34 PM\']
Henry Polic makes a comment at the end of the Winner's Circle in the final $100KP as they're going to break about the category (THINGS THAT END, if memory serves) being an appropriate one. I think they knew it was the final episode.
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Which reminds me, that category WAS the last one used on the final episode of $20,000 Pyramid show!
I believe Bill Cullen needed to use only two clues: "this show," "the world one day!" to help the contestant win the big money!
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There's a bunch of new clips up of Feud... this time including a different intro. Instead of the classic opening, Burton starts in with his "It's time to play the Family Feud" line.
I have to say, I really much preferred the other.
Introducing the families (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mecBkMkYLmc\")
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Is it possible the intro they just added is from earlier in the run, and the other intro that we saw is from later? I did notice that John appears a little more nervous in these newly added clips.
I don't think it makes THAT big of a difference. The Feud still looks great!
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I saw Richard's last rerun last night. It don't know if it was the last one taped. Still I found it kinda sad when he signed off by saying 'See you next time on the Family Feud. I'll be waiting for you.'
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Hello, PaulD. Richard Karn signed off on his final episode ("Battle of the Twins" aired Friday, May 19th, 2006) with the following quote: "See you next time on the Family Feud. Bye. I'm Richard Karn. Come on back, & see us. We're having a lot of fun."
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Okay, new Feud gripe. They added in a plug for the FIRST edition Feud DVD game after the tripler round. Yes, they even mentioned Karn and show the box with Karn on it.
Which begs the question... "What are they (still) smoking?"
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[quote name=\'WhammyPower\' post=\'132673\' date=\'Sep 26 2006, 09:55 AM\']
Okay, new Feud gripe. They added in a plug for the FIRST edition Feud DVD game after the tripler round. Yes, they even mentioned Karn and show the box with Karn on it.
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Do we know that the new version was out at the time of post-production?
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[quote name=\'WhammyPower\' post=\'132673\' date=\'Sep 26 2006, 12:55 PM\']
Okay, new Feud gripe. They added in a plug for the FIRST edition Feud DVD game after the tripler round. Yes, they even mentioned Karn and show the box with Karn on it.
Which begs the question... "What are they (still) smoking?"
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See, to me, that would've made great television had John ad-libbed a little joke. You know, say something like how he grew a beard and died his hair.