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Dbacksfan12 · « **on:** June 09, 2006, 05:37:55 AM »

Let's say that you are given a 7-day position as executive producer of Wheel of Fortune, running a theme week. However, you are told you get to make one change to the show that will be permanent for a year, and perhaps longer.

What do you change?

There, Brandon...hopefully I made it clear.

BrandonFG · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2006, 05:51:03 AM »

[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'120800\' date=\'Jun 9 2006, 05:37 AM\']
Let's say that you are given a 7-day position as executive producer of Wheel of Fortune, running a theme week. However, you are told you get to make one change to the show that will be permanent for a year.

What do you change?
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Can the toss-ups. To me, it slows down the pace of the show. The show seemed somewhat looser before they added the toss-ups, and it was still pretty enjoyable.

Of course, someone's gonna suggest more than one idea...as soon as they do, I'll give you the rest of my ideas. ;-)

FOXSportsFan · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2006, 09:12:41 AM »

I'll go with the Toss Ups as well. I mean c'mon, the first one essentially determines who gets to talk to Uncle Pat. Whooptee-tinkle!

TLEberle · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2006, 09:13:24 AM »

I like the toss-ups. I can live with thousands of dollars on the wheel. If I were in charge, "Wheel of Fortune" would get a big tranquilizer dart. The show does not need to be on "Manic" the whole time. Part of why Wheel time was family time (back in the day) was because you could watch, and still talk to everyone. You can't do that now, because there's huge applause for spinning $300, or finding a letter. And if that letter is in the puzzle, the contestant goes into fits of rapturous delight.

If the show were just quieter, everything else would be tolerable.

Clay Zambo · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2006, 12:59:01 PM »

Two words: CERAMIC DALMATIAN.

wheelloon · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2006, 01:23:17 PM »

I had to comment on this...

RETURNING CHAMPIONS

That's all! If they did that, I could live with the toss-ups for next 10 years or so...

Don Howard · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2006, 01:34:24 PM »

Up the ante on the $100,000 bonus space every time it goes unwon.
Mo' Money Syndrome? Sure it is. But I'm the producer and I wish it.

PYLdude · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2006, 03:28:16 PM »

Everybody hates the toss-ups...but as per the thread, ExecutiveProducerdude doth declare that there shall remain one, the last one, to be played as normal.

May not be a popular one, but hey?

beatlefreak84 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2006, 04:02:14 PM »

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Everybody hates the toss-ups...but as per the thread, ExecutiveProducerdude doth declare that there shall remain one, the last one, to be played as normal.

I definitely disagree with this...I happen to like the toss-ups. Yeah; that first one is pretty much pointless except to give some money away, but they're a nice way to reward good puzzle-solvers and not those who get lucky with the wheel. Also, it's a great play-along part; how fast can you get it? Would you have beaten the players on the show?

My change would have to do with wheel amounts in the later rounds: there is such a big difference between the big money space and the normal spaces in the later rounds, and I think there should be at least some amounts like in the "good ol' days." Perhaps a $1500 space, maybe a $1000 space, or how about even a $2000 space for the final round? Then Pat wouldn't have to hit $5000 every time to make the final round exciting...

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Anthony

Tony · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2006, 04:29:15 PM »

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Everybody hates the toss-ups...but as per the thread, ExecutiveProducerdude doth declare that there shall remain one, the last one, to be played as normal.

I definitely disagree with this...I happen to like the toss-ups. Yeah; that first one is pretty much pointless except to give some money away, but they're a nice way to reward good puzzle-solvers and not those who get lucky with the wheel. Also, it's a great play-along part; how fast can you get it? Would you have beaten the players on the show?

My change would have to do with wheel amounts in the later rounds: there is such a big difference between the big money space and the normal spaces in the later rounds, and I think there should be at least some amounts like in the "good ol' days." Perhaps a $1500 space, maybe a $1000 space, or how about even a $2000 space for the final round? Then Pat wouldn't have to hit $5000 every time to make the final round exciting...

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Anthony
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My thoughts are along similar lines, although the Mystery Round already implements a de facto $1000 wedge in Round 3. But yeah, Round 4 should have another 4-figure amount on the wheel, like it used to.

MSTieScott · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2006, 04:58:30 PM »

I like two of the three toss-ups. I wouldn't mind dropping the first one, but since I only get to make one change...

I'd get rid of any on-screen graphics that were not the puzzle category or the jackpot amount. Say good-bye to "NO MORE VOWELS," "TOSS-UP," and "FINAL SPIN." They don't even use "FINAL SPIN" in a way that lets them cover up an edit if the wheel lands on Bankrupt or Lose a Turn.

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Scott Robinson

Jimmy Owen · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2006, 05:13:59 PM »

Do we need the "relationship seat" on WOF, too? Only let significant others on camera if the puzzle is solved.

BrandonFG · « **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2006, 05:20:08 PM »

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Do we need the "relationship seat" on WOF, too? Only let significant others on camera if the puzzle is solved.
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I actually like the way they introduce the rooting section. Seems like a nice throwback...reminds me of the Beat the Dragon game from TTD.

These aren't my suggestions for changes, but I could do without showing the family jump up and down in response to a successful puzzle solve...could also do without the slow-mo instant replay of the win during the credits. Show the audience, show the puzzleboard, show Pat and Vanna talking to the contestant, but the instant replay is just corny, it looks like they got some new video editing equipment that they couldn't wait to show off.

brianhenke · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2006, 06:06:59 PM »

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'120882\' date=\'Jun 9 2006, 01:34 PM\']
Up the ante on the $100,000 bonus space every time it goes unwon.
Mo' Money Syndrome? Sure it is. But I'm the producer and I wish it.
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I would add more variety to the Prize Puzzles (ie, home entertainment systems, tickets to big sporting events, new kitchens, etc.) It needn't be a trip every single day.

Brian

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Speedy G · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2006, 07:01:07 PM »

Vowels are now $500. Pat can say something about inflation finally kicking in.

Is it likely to make people angry? Yes.

Do I care? Nope, I'm only getting paid to be exec producer for one week. To heck with the show. =P

Author Topic: Did it with Price... (Read 8217 times)

Tony