Author Topic: New "Pyramid" Pilot Tape Date Now Set... (Read 60058 times)

Mr. Game Show · « **Reply #60 on:** June 22, 2010, 10:30:04 PM »

[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'242836\' date=\'Jun 22 2010, 06:47 PM\']I personally hope they got rid of that whole audiences-down-the-sides thing they attempted with the '09 pilots.[/quote]

Totally agreed. Based on the photos we saw, I did not care for audience seating at all. I thought it was a distraction and was ill-advised, as the audience was too close to the contestants. Other than that, I thought the NYC set looked great.

Hopefully, someone will find a way to post photos of tomorrow's Pilots.

NickS · « **Reply #61 on:** June 23, 2010, 07:20:19 AM »

[quote name=\'Mr. Game Show\' post=\'242852\' date=\'Jun 22 2010, 09:30 PM\']Totally agreed. Based on the photos we saw, I did not care for audience seating at all. I thought it was a distraction and was ill-advised, as the audience was too close to the contestants.[/quote]

I disagree and here's why:

A) There's an actual audience to be shown, for one.

B) Did you see the actual show? How do you know it was a distraction?

Mr. Game Show · « **Reply #62 on:** June 23, 2010, 11:25:50 AM »

[quote name=\'TeppanYaki\' post=\'242874\' date=\'Jun 23 2010, 07:20 AM\'][quote name=\'Mr. Game Show\' post=\'242852\' date=\'Jun 22 2010, 09:30 PM\']Totally agreed. Based on the photos we saw, I did not care for audience seating at all. I thought it was a distraction and was ill-advised, as the audience was too close to the contestants.[/quote]

I disagree and here's why:

A) There's an actual audience to be shown, for one.

B) Did you see the actual show? How do you know it was a distraction?
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I disagree with you, and here's why:

A) Who cares if the audience is shown ? Unless we are talking about some low budget show, we know there is a studio audience. Ask Bob Stewart. The show worked just fine without showing an audience for many years. Did we doubt they had an audience back then ? Should it be etched in stone that every new show has the same look, that most shows have today ?

B) How could it NOT be a distraction ? The audience was right on top of contestants. What if 2 people have a conversation as the game is going on ? What if someone picks their nose ? I wouldnt want an overzealous director stopping the game, and possibly affecting the outcome, because he doesnt like the look of something in the audience. If YOU were the contestant, you wouldnt like that either.

As I said earlier, this is not a big issue. Im way more concerned about the Pilot's format. What I care about, is if the format holds true to the original version. If Mr Davies chooses to put the audience where it was last year, I could definitely live with it. At the very least, perhaps they should consider moving them further away from the contestants.

As long as we dont have 6 Celebrities sitting in a Huge Pyramid at Sony Studios later today, hopefully all will be fine

Dbacksfan12 · « **Reply #63 on:** June 23, 2010, 05:33:56 PM »

[quote name=\'Mr. Game Show\' post=\'242880\' date=\'Jun 23 2010, 10:25 AM\']Ask Bob Stewart. The show worked just fine without showing an audience for many years.[/quote]If Bob Stewart could have gotten away without having an audience, he would have. Also, that story about WoF having 7 people in the audience comes to mind.

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What if 2 people have a conversation as the game is going on ?

Then, as a producer, you kindly have them escorted out of the building.

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What if someone picks their nose?

Hand them a tissue?

Mr. Game Show · « **Reply #64 on:** June 23, 2010, 07:39:55 PM »

[quote name=\'Modor\' post=\'242897\' date=\'Jun 23 2010, 05:33 PM\'][quote name=\'Mr. Game Show\' post=\'242880\' date=\'Jun 23 2010, 10:25 AM\']Ask Bob Stewart. The show worked just fine without showing an audience for many years.[/quote]If Bob Stewart could have gotten away without having an audience, he would have. Also, that story about WoF having 7 people in the audience comes to mind.

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What if 2 people have a conversation as the game is going on ?

Then, as a producer, you kindly have them escorted out of the building.

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What if someone picks their nose?

Hand them a tissue?
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Sorry, but I disagree. The damage is already done. Tape would have to be stopped, and assuming a round is thrown out, the outcome has been changed.

I have no idea where your Bob Stewart "without having an audience" comment is about. Is that your opinion ? Or has that been reported anywhere ?

clemon79 · « **Reply #65 on:** June 23, 2010, 07:47:05 PM »

[quote name=\'Mr. Game Show\' post=\'242906\' date=\'Jun 23 2010, 04:39 PM\']Sorry, but I disagree. The damage is already done. Tape would have to be stopped, and assuming a round is thrown out, the outcome has been changed.[/quote]
Disagree all you want. If you put people in an audience, occasionally you're gonna get an asshat who misbehaves. On camera, or off.

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I have no idea where your Bob Stewart "without having an audience" comment is about. Is that your opinion ? Or has that been reported anywhere ?

Ostensibly, if Stewart didn't need a studio that could accommodate an audience to tape his show, it would lower his production costs. It is a known fact that Stewart was all about minimizing production costs.

JepMasta · « **Reply #66 on:** June 23, 2010, 08:53:33 PM »

Quote from Modor:
If Bob Stewart could have gotten away without having an audience, he would have. Also, that story about WoF having 7 people in the audience comes to mind.

Actually that reminds me of a funny story from the first ever tape day of the modern version of Jeopardy! According to Harry Eisenberg's book (the reprinted version), there were so many problems and technical snafus that day, that a large number of audience members left, and by the 5th show taping, staff members had to sit on the top row of the audience so they could do the opening shot.

NickS · « **Reply #67 on:** June 23, 2010, 09:16:47 PM »

[quote name=\'Mr. Game Show\' post=\'242880\' date=\'Jun 23 2010, 10:25 AM\']A) Who cares if the audience is shown ? Unless we are talking about some low budget show, we know there is a studio audience.[/quote]

GSN Lingo would like to have a word with you. Also - are you saying that you don't want to see an audience respond (naturally, not the standing O from a $5k Downfall win) to a great moment?

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Should it be etched in stone that every new show has the same look, that most shows have today ?

Oh, because Late Night Liars has *such* the same set design as Po10.

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B) How could it NOT be a distraction ? The audience was right on top of contestants. What if 2 people have a conversation as the game is going on ? What if someone picks their nose ? I wouldnt want an overzealous director stopping the game, and possibly affecting the outcome, because he doesnt like the look of something in the audience. If YOU were the contestant, you wouldnt like that either.

Other than the British cheating ep, if you can tell me where in a Davies' episode that was taped that you see people doing what you're alluding to and tape had to be stopped, great. Forgot how many edits they had to make during a Fastest Finger segment because people were on top of the contestants making googly eyes at them. Too distracting.

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As I said earlier, this is not a big issue.

[quote name=\'Mr. Game Show\' post=\'242852\']Based on the photos we saw, I did not care for audience seating at all. I thought it was a distraction and was ill-advised, as the audience was too close to the contestants. Other than that, I thought the NYC set looked great.[/quote]
[quote name=\'Mr. Game Show\' post=\'242363\']3) I agree that pix from Donnymid isn't the best idea, but keep in mind they used the same photos for the NYC tapings last year. What bothers me more, is... does this mean they arent using the NYC Pilot set, or something that resembles the Classic Set ? If so, that could mean trouble.

Hopefully, its nothing to worry about.[/quote]

I'll stand corrected if you can tell me where you said that this *isn't* a big issue based on that. Either it isn't or it's "trouble." Pick one.

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Im way more concerned about the Pilot's format. What I care about, is if the format holds true to the original version.

Ok - but the perception that I'm seeing here is that you're going to be out of your mind if that audience is too close to the contestants even if they brought back classic Pyramid rules and got Dick Clark to host.

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If Mr Davies chooses to put the audience where it was last year, I could definitely live with it. At the very least, perhaps they should consider moving them further away from the contestants.

You call Embassy Row. Good luck storming the castle.

Joe Mello · « **Reply #68 on:** June 23, 2010, 09:39:59 PM »

Playing along is part of the intrinsic experience of watching a game show. My distance to the contestants should not affect that in any way except in terms of volume. If I can't play along, there's not enough in my mind to justify seeing it in person. Having been to several game shows, both for TV and for funsies, I will freely admit to talking to my neighbor many times, whispering suggestions back and forth, but maintaining an acceptable volume level so as not to disturb the game.

So if you're so concerned that everyone in the audience want to play along (assuming good intentions on the audience's part), then that would tell me at least one of three things

1) Your game is really good.
2) Your players probably suck.
3) You need to stop making game shows.

MSTieScott · « **Reply #69 on:** June 24, 2010, 03:13:37 AM »

Got back from the "Pyramid" pilot tapings a couple of hours ago. I don't want to go into detail, but I will say -- The set's different than any past "Pyramid" set, Michael Davies was proud of the fact that the core gameplay (seven in 30 seconds; six in 60 seconds) is intact, and the third of the three episodes they did -- where they used the best celebrities and contestants from the first two episodes -- made me a believer.

Pyramid80 · « **Reply #70 on:** June 24, 2010, 08:00:33 AM »

[quote name=\'MSTieScott\' post=\'242945\' date=\'Jun 24 2010, 02:13 AM\']Got back from the "Pyramid" pilot tapings a couple of hours ago. I don't want to go into detail, but I will say -- The set's different than any past "Pyramid" set, Michael Davies was proud of the fact that the core gameplay (seven in 30 seconds; six in 60 seconds) is intact, and the third of the three episodes they did -- where they used the best celebrities and contestants from the first two episodes -- made me a believer.[/quote]
Thanks for your post! Don't want to go into detail? You sure?? ;-) Inquiring minds want to know.... Seriously though, glad that the core gameplay is still intact!

gamed121683 · « **Reply #71 on:** June 24, 2010, 10:27:55 AM »

[quote name=\'MSTieScott\' post=\'242945\' date=\'Jun 24 2010, 03:13 AM\']Got back from the "Pyramid" pilot tapings a couple of hours ago. I don't want to go into detail, but I will say -- The set's different than any past "Pyramid" set, Michael Davies was proud of the fact that the core gameplay (seven in 30 seconds; six in 60 seconds) is intact, and the third of the three episodes they did -- where they used the best celebrities and contestants from the first two episodes -- made me a believer.[/quote]

Did the set looked anything similar to the one that was used in last year's pilot?

clemon79 · « **Reply #72 on:** June 24, 2010, 11:48:24 AM »

[quote name=\'Pyramid80\' post=\'242952\' date=\'Jun 24 2010, 05:00 AM\']Thanks for your post! Don't want to go into detail? You sure?? ;-)[/quote]
Look at the Group he's in. If someone in the broadcasting business says they don't want to go into detail: yes, they're sure.

Joe Mello · « **Reply #73 on:** June 24, 2010, 12:17:31 PM »

[quote name=\'MSTieScott\' post=\'242945\' date=\'Jun 24 2010, 03:13 AM\']The set's different than any past "Pyramid" set[/quote]
At least there's still trapezoids, right?

Matt Ottinger · « **Reply #74 on:** June 24, 2010, 12:41:59 PM »

[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'242960\' date=\'Jun 24 2010, 12:17 PM\']At least there's still trapezoids, right?[/quote]
Dodecahedrons. It's a complicated game.