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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: NickintheATL on January 20, 2010, 11:29:24 PM
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News from B&C (http://\"http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/445187-Steve_Harvey_to_Host_Family_Feud_.php?rssid=20068\")
Discuss.
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Kind of surprised O'Hurley is leaving, but whatever. Harvey seems no better or worse a choice than any of the others before him.
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I enjoy Steve Harvey as a comedian. I am open to seeing him operate as a game show host. I think he will do reasonably well.
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If it helps, he was pretty good as host of Showtime at the Apollo...
There was one time an opera singer just happened to sing gospel and was booed (gospel is usually not booed), and after the couple were yanked off stage, he said: "Y'all are going straight to hell."
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Well, he does have some game show chops -- "Steve Harvey's Big Time" did have that Gong Show-esque second season.
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If his comedy delivery is any indication, then he'll slow down the show. That either means they'll cut corners in other parts of the show, or they might just take out Bullseye entirely to keep a decent flow going. I'm cautiously optimistic.
/him and his crazy suits
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[quote name=\'urbanpreppie05\' post=\'234691\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 12:51 AM\']If it helps, he was pretty good as host of Showtime at the Apollo...
There was one time an opera singer just happened to sing gospel and was booed (gospel is usually not booed), and after the couple were yanked off stage, he said: "Y'all are going straight to hell."[/quote]
The interesting thing about your post is that as far as S@TA acts go, those whose singing quality is on the mediocre side usually picks a gospel song for that very reason. You usually can tell the real gospel singers from the fakes @ the Apollo, even though like urbanpreppie said, gospel acts typically doesn't get booed, or more to the point, get the Sandman to yank them off the stage in embarassment.
Anyway, speaking of Steve Harvey, here is a clip from his "Kings of Comedy" movie just to get everyone prepped for his style:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu3jGXCKeRU (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu3jGXCKeRU\")
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Here's my take on it...
Steve will do however Steve does. I'm not optimistic, nor am I pessimistic. I will wait to see him actually host the show before I pass judgement.
/Passed a bad judgement on Combs before he even started hosting because "he was not Richard Dawson"
//Turned out, he ended up being my all time favorite.
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Apparentlly. O'Hurley's leaving on his terms just like Barker did on TPIR. Haven't seen much of Steve Harvey so I'll hold off on that untill I see him next season.
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In the article's final paragraph, they left out a host (two if you count Al Roker's all-star NBC mini-series).
I'm unfamiliar with Steve's style. Is he a screamer?
(One of the "Original Kings Of Comedy"? Really?)
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Ok, I'll discuss. Is it just me or has the current run of Feud (1999 - ) gone through as many hosts as Spinal Tap drummers?
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[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'234707\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 05:53 AM\']In the article's final paragraph, they left out a host (two if you count Al Roker's all-star NBC mini-series).
I'm unfamiliar with Steve's style. Is he a screamer?
(One of the "Original Kings Of Comedy"? Really?)[/quote]
Yes - he, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and the late Bernie Mac traveled the country as such. Their act was later a Spike Lee joint.
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[quote name=\'davemackey\' post=\'234714\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 06:24 AM\'][quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'234707\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 05:53 AM\'](One of the "Original Kings Of Comedy"? Really?)[/quote]Yes - he, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and the late Bernie Mac traveled the country as such.
[/quote]Okee. Dokee. Not sure what that makes Jack Benny, but that's show biz.
[quote name=\'Card Shark\' post=\'234712\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 06:21 AM\']Ok, I'll discuss. Is it just me or has the current run of Feud (1999 - ) gone through as many hosts as Spinal Tap drummers?[/quote]Gary Wallis = Louie Anderson
Jody Linscott = Richard Karn
Mick Fleetwood = John O'Hurley
Todd Sucherman = Steve Harvey
And on harmonica:
Little Danny Schindler = Al Roker
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Harvey was one of the "Original Kings of Comedy," but he's also re-invented himself in recent years as a clean, somewhat family-friendly comic. He's also been quite outspoken when it comes to subjects such as children treating their parents with respect, husbands treating their wives like equals, and always dressing like you're proud of yourself (IOW, no torn jeans, foul-mouthed T-shirts and the like).
O'Hurley was a great FF host, but it wasn't his main interest. I read an interview in a golf magazine a few weeks ago where O'Hurley called FF the greatest part-time job in the world, adding that he saw his top priorities (in order) as family, golf and outside business interests.
IIRC, O'Hurley is independently wealthy thanks to his involvement in hedge fund management and other business interests, so he can pick and choose what acting work he'd like to do.
JD
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[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'234707\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 05:53 AM\']I'm unfamiliar with Steve's style. Is he a screamer?[/quote]
I wouldn't necessarily call him a screamer. I did enjoy his set in "Kings of Comedy", as well as his two 90s sitcoms. An interesting decision considering O'Hurley, but still sounds like a good decision. Like Ben noted, he did a great job with "Showtime", and kept that show moving without chewing scenery.
For Don, he's also a Cleveland native. ;-)
/That makes two Cleveland game show hosts, for those counting
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[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'234707\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 05:53 AM\']I'm unfamiliar with Steve's style. Is he a screamer?[/quote]
I think that's a question for Mrs. Harvey.
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I can imagine Steve Harvey, prior to the first round, say something like what he said on Apollo and Big Time:
Steve>>"Y'all ready to play the Feud, say 'yeah!'."
Contestants and, perhaps, Audience>>"Yeah!"
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Steve will maintain the fashion standards, that's for sure.
There's a fine line to walk to be your funny self while conducting the game. He's worth a shot.
And here I was thinking they had finally found someone who would be there for some time.
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I can't wait to see what happens next season...THE SUITS...THAT BALD HEAD...COMEDY (not too much we hope)...GREAT HOSTING SKILLS = a continuing success for the FAMILY FEUD!
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WOW! Wasn't expecting this news! I figured John was in it for the long-haul.
I'm going to be optimistic about Steve Harvey. He's a quick-witted comedian who (I think) will do a great job at keeping the show moving along. I think he's a great replacement.
/The Feud is in good hands. :-)
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[quote name=\'rollercoaster87\' post=\'234696\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 01:11 AM\']If his comedy delivery is any indication, then he'll slow down the show. That either means they'll cut corners in other parts of the show, or they might just take out Bullseye entirely to keep a decent flow going.[/quote]I don't know about Steve Harvey's hosting style or how it will impact the show, but I have noticed that as this season has progressed, they've been using surveys with greater numbers of answers in the Double and Triple rounds. Which indicates to me that they've had a little more time than expected in the main game since the restructuring with Bullseye. So they've got some time to release back to banter if necessary.
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[quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'234718\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 07:38 AM\'][quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'234707\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 05:53 AM\']I'm unfamiliar with Steve's style. Is he a screamer?[/quote]
I think that's a question for Mrs. Harvey.
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I nominate this for "Line of the Day."
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[quote name=\'Johnissoevil\' post=\'234760\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 10:57 AM\'][quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'234718\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 07:38 AM\']I think that's a question for Mrs. Harvey.[/quote]
I nominate this for "Line of the Day."[/quote]
Seconded. Thread was over, right here. :)
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Speaking as someone who attended a taping during John's first year, may I say.....
AAAAAUUUUUGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!
Cordially,
Tammy
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[quote name=\'Winkfan\' post=\'234776\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 03:58 PM\']Speaking as someone who attended a taping during John's first year, may I say.....
AAAAAUUUUUGGGGGHHHHH!!!!![/quote]
In all fairness, John left the show. It's not like Fremantle pushed him out the door. Besides, at least give Steve a chance.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'234777\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 04:02 PM\'][quote name=\'Winkfan\' post=\'234776\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 03:58 PM\']Speaking as someone who attended a taping during John's first year, may I say.....
AAAAAUUUUUGGGGGHHHHH!!!!![/quote]
In all fairness, John left the show. It's not like Fremantle pushed him out the door. [/quote]
In complete fairness, we don't know that. We just know the split was amicable enough for there to be a happy-happy press release.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'234778\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 04:07 PM\'][quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'234777\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 04:02 PM\']
In all fairness, John left the show. It's not like Fremantle pushed him out the door.[/quote]
In complete fairness, we don't know that. We just know the split was amicable enough for there to be a happy-happy press release.
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Fair enough. :-)
My other point still stands.
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Awwwww. I wish John O' Hurley well in his future endeavors.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'234779\' date=\'Jan 21 2010, 04:18 PM\']My other point still stands.[/quote]
Absolutely.
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Wow, this came out of nowhere. Like others have said, I thought he was in for the long haul. Can't wait to see how Steve does, I've always liked his work.
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BUMP
The people over at Family Feud just confirmed to me via Twitter that they've got a brand new set this upcoming season. Well, the retro set was fun while it lasted, but I'm excited to see what they've come up with.
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[quote name=\'Jeremy Nelson\' post=\'243447\' date=\'Jul 1 2010, 10:15 AM\']The people over at Family Feud just confirmed to me via Twitter that they've got a brand new set this upcoming season. Well, the retro set was fun while it lasted, but I'm excited to see what they've come up with.[/quote]
You are operating under the assumption that the new set is not a retro-style design as well.