[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'224829\' date=\'Sep 3 2009, 05:38 PM\']In my opinion, he does a thoroughly mediocre job of emceeing the show. His performances are inconsistent, he can't conceal his moods from the audience, he doesn't "get it" when it comes to building suspense, he doesn't foment excitement, it appears that he doesn't have all the games down, etc. It's not my money, but IMO he's way overpaid despite these shortcomings. Todd, since a certain Fremantle person started working with him, has improved greatly and has all of these things down slick.
Neither you nor I nor almost anyone on this board knows what kind of guy he is off camera. I'll leave it to others to draw inferences from what they may read on other boards.
Again, all of this is just my personal opinion.[/quote]
While I can agree with most of the points you make, Chris, I can throw in some positives that I think that Drew has brought to the table. He doesn't take the show as seriously as Bob did..... IMO, Price is a show that does not require cerebral thinking, but I believe this is the biggest reason that hardcore fans dislike Drew, as he doesn't treat the show likes its an event. Drew gives the show a warmer, "family" vibe, something which has been sorely lacking for the past several years. I still believe that contestants being able to take their time instead of feeling rushed is a good thing, since it gives more spotlight to the contestant, not the host. Now I can't say that Drew is a complete pleasure to work with behind the scenes, although the worst I've heard is he's addicted to Second Life, but overall I'd say his attitude seems much more pleasant to be around that Barker's. Just my two pennies....
Tyshaun