Author Topic: "Grand Slam" host named... (Read 14673 times)

weaklink75 · « **on:** May 30, 2007, 07:49:32 PM »

I don't mean to get off on a rant here... Miller is unusual, but could be good (he's likely an interviewer/commentator; because of the way the show is formatted and time-sensitive, they'll probably have someone else read the questions..)

BrandonFG · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2007, 07:51:36 PM »

What the hell does "rant" mean?

ObGameShow: From the same show.

weaklink75 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2007, 08:20:19 PM »

[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'153830\' date=\'May 30 2007, 07:51 PM\']
What the hell does "rant" mean?

ObGameShow: From the same show.
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Here's the Wikipedia definition.... For Dennis Miller, it's sort of like his monologue (he was famous for them during his HBO series, he even had a couple of books based on them).

Topic? Another advantage I think he has is that he's always known for spouting out unusual references...so he'd be perfect with these quiz show champs I think...

clemon79 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2007, 08:25:38 PM »

[quote name=\'weaklink75\' post=\'153839\' date=\'May 30 2007, 05:20 PM\']
Topic? Another advantage I think he has is that he's always known for spouting out unusual references...so he'd be perfect with these quiz show champs I think...
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It depends. There is the Dennis Miller who has a sharp wit, and then there is the Dennis Miller who tries WAY too hard to work a pop-culture simile into the discussion when it wasn't needed. (The latter was the one who worked Monday Night Football.)

If the right Dennis Miller shows up, it could be good. If the wrong Dennis Miller shows up and tries to compare Kevin Olmstead to convention full of Stephen Hawkings (see, even I got nothin' there)...it could get ugly.

BrandonFG · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2007, 08:34:58 PM »

[quote name=\'weaklink75\' post=\'153839\' date=\'May 30 2007, 08:20 PM\']
[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'153830\' date=\'May 30 2007, 07:51 PM\']
What the hell does "rant" mean?

ObGameShow: From the same show.
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Here's the Wikipedia definition.... For Dennis Miller, it's sort of like his monologue (he was famous for them during his HBO series, he even had a couple of books based on them).
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Glad I included that ObGameShow ref. :-) I was quoting "Family Guy"...here's the clip.

And I agree with Chris, if he doesn't try too hard to go everyone's head, then this could work. This show needs "Weekend Update" Dennis, not MNF Dennis.

tvwxman · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2007, 04:10:32 AM »

Good hire. Will he be commentating or reading the questions (there's a differerence if you've seen the UK Version)

Looking forward to seeing this next week.

uncamark · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2007, 05:35:51 PM »

[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'153893\' date=\'May 31 2007, 03:10 AM\']
Good hire. Will he be commentating or reading the questions (there's a differerence if you've seen the UK Version)[/quote]

Which is what I was wondering--on the UK version, Carol Vorderman and an "analyst" were the booth hosts, like sportscasters, while another gentleman was the quizmaster (and IIRC, a very good one). Sort of like Lisa Guerrero was "host" last season on "World Series of Pop Culture" and Pat Kiernan was the quizmaster.

As long as I brought it up, are Guerrero and/or Kiernan coming back for this coming season of "World Series?" Would prefer the latter if a choice.

WhammyPower · « **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2007, 07:30:02 AM »

[quote name=\'uncamark\' post=\'153939\' date=\'May 31 2007, 04:35 PM\'] Are Guerrero and/or Kiernan coming back for this coming season of "World Series?" Would prefer the latter if a choice.
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Kiernan for sure is coming back. Not sure about Guerrero.

mmb5 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2007, 07:38:30 AM »

According to sources close to the show, Pat Kiernan will be the question reader.

--Mike

Jimmy Owen · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2007, 10:51:58 AM »

[quote name=\'mmb5\' post=\'154348\' date=\'Jun 6 2007, 07:38 AM\']
According to sources close to the show, Pat Kiernan will be the question reader.

--Mike
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So, I take it this is another "game show" that is covered as if it is a sporting event. Why do they do that?

clemon79 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 06, 2007, 11:36:51 AM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'154363\' date=\'Jun 6 2007, 07:51 AM\']
So, I take it this is another "game show" that is covered as if it is a sporting event. Why do they do that?
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Because, as always, it gets people who are not necessarily interested in game shows, but are interested in sporting events, to watch.

Jimmy Owen · « **Reply #11 on:** June 06, 2007, 12:18:53 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'154364\' date=\'Jun 6 2007, 11:36 AM\']
[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'154363\' date=\'Jun 6 2007, 07:51 AM\']
So, I take it this is another "game show" that is covered as if it is a sporting event. Why do they do that?
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Because, as always, it gets people who are not necessarily interested in game shows, but are interested in sporting events, to watch.
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In my opinion, when you try to please everybody you end up pleasing nobody. We'll see, I guess.

mmb5 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2007, 12:33:52 PM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'154363\' date=\'Jun 6 2007, 10:51 AM\']
So, I take it this is another "game show" that is covered as if it is a sporting event. Why do they do that?
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Then I don't think you're going to like another tidbit I have -- they are considering a 'selection show' to tell people what the seeds are.

--Mike

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2007, 12:45:18 PM »

I'll only watch the selection show if ESPN is covering it. Considering everything, it wouldn't surprise me.

Jimmy Owen · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2007, 12:48:03 PM »

[quote name=\'mmb5\' post=\'154373\' date=\'Jun 6 2007, 12:33 PM\']

Then I don't think you're going to like another tidbit I have -- they are considering a 'selection show' to tell people what the seeds are.

--Mike
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You're right. The genre has gone beyond what I enjoy. Maybe they could dress up in sports apparel?