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Jamey Greek · « **Reply #285 on:** February 14, 2011, 10:11:55 PM »

In pages 50-51 this ad for NBC's 60th Anniversary includes Ralph Edwards, Gene Rayburn, and Peter Marshall. Also, Carl Reiner who hosted the 1983 special Those Wonderful TV Game Shows.

http://www.davidgleason.com/Archive%20BC/B...-1986-05-05.pdf

Jamey Greek · « **Reply #286 on:** February 15, 2011, 12:47:38 PM »

[quote name=\'snowpeck\' post=\'257114\' date=\'Feb 13 2011, 08:44 PM\'][quote name=\'golden-road\' post=\'257111\' date=\'Feb 13 2011, 07:55 PM\']http://www.davidgleason.com/Archive%20BC/B...-1986-12-08.pdf

Found a High Rollers ad on pages 15-17.[/quote]

There's also an ad for Win Lose or Draw on pages 36-37... nine months before the start of production (that fact is actually mentioned in the ad). Bert Convy is listed as an already-booked celebrity guest and no potential host is mentioned at all.
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Wee, I wonder if they made a mistake in the ad or if someone else was considered for WLOD.

TheLastResort · « **Reply #287 on:** February 15, 2011, 04:16:19 PM »

[quote name=\'Jamey Greek\' post=\'257220\' date=\'Feb 15 2011, 12:47 PM\']Wee, I wonder if they made a mistake in the ad or if someone else was considered for WLOD.[/quote]

I think Peter Marshall wrote in his autobiography that he was the original choice, but there was some kind of last-minute scuffle, and Convy ended up hosting.

clemon79 · « **Reply #288 on:** February 15, 2011, 04:21:12 PM »

[quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'257234\' date=\'Feb 15 2011, 01:16 PM\']I think Peter Marshall wrote in his autobiography that he was the original choice, but there was some kind of last-minute scuffle, and Convy ended up hosting.[/quote]
That was for Third Degree, I thought.

Adam Nedeff · « **Reply #289 on:** February 15, 2011, 05:00:12 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'257236\' date=\'Feb 15 2011, 04:21 PM\'][quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'257234\' date=\'Feb 15 2011, 01:16 PM\']I think Peter Marshall wrote in his autobiography that he was the original choice, but there was some kind of last-minute scuffle, and Convy ended up hosting.[/quote]
That was for Third Degree, I thought.
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Yes. But Peter also maintains that he was offered "Win Lose or Draw" and said no because he didn't think the show would last.

Don Howard · « **Reply #290 on:** February 15, 2011, 05:03:00 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'257236\' date=\'Feb 15 2011, 04:21 PM\'][quote name=\'TheLastResort\' post=\'257234\' date=\'Feb 15 2011, 01:16 PM\']I think Peter Marshall wrote in his autobiography that he was the original choice, but there was some kind of last-minute scuffle, and Convy ended up hosting.[/quote]
That was for Third Degree, I thought.
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I forget if it was in his book or in an interview with Professor Stosh that he was offered the hosting job on WLOD but turned it down because he didn't feel as though the show "had legs". Curiously, later on, he felt as though Yahtzee and The Reel To Reel Picture Show did have legs.
But, yes, Chris, he hosted the pilot for 3rd Degree and was bumped so Bert could host it himself.

(Sorry, Adam, I was typing as you were posting.)

clemon79 · « **Reply #291 on:** February 15, 2011, 05:05:22 PM »

[quote name=\'Adam Nedeff\' post=\'257238\' date=\'Feb 15 2011, 02:00 PM\']Yes. But Peter also maintains that he was offered "Win Lose or Draw" and said no because he didn't think the show would last.[/quote]
Fair 'nough. Been a while since I've read it.

TheLastResort · « **Reply #292 on:** February 15, 2011, 05:30:40 PM »

That's right, it was Third Degree. I need to buy that Marshall book.

Dbacksfan12 · « **Reply #293 on:** February 15, 2011, 06:45:18 PM »

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I forget if it was in his book or in an interview with Professor Stosh that he was offered the hosting job on WLOD but turned it down because he didn't feel as though the show "had legs". Curiously, later on, he felt as though Yahtzee and The Reel To Reel Picture Show did have legs.

Is offended by your comments.

Allstar87 · « **Reply #294 on:** February 15, 2011, 11:49:38 PM »

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'257240\' date=\'Feb 15 2011, 05:03 PM\']I forget if it was in his book or in an interview with Professor Stosh that he was offered the hosting job on WLOD but turned it down because he didn't feel as though the show "had legs". Curiously, later on, he felt as though Yahtzee and The Reel To Reel Picture Show did have legs.[/quote]
What is leg?

pyrfan · « **Reply #295 on:** February 16, 2011, 01:58:30 AM »

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'257240\' date=\'Feb 15 2011, 05:03 PM\']I forget if it was in his book or in an interview with Professor Stosh that he was offered the hosting job on WLOD but turned it down because he didn't feel as though the show "had legs".[/quote]
If Markie Post had hosted WLOD, it would have definitely had legs.

Just thought it needed to be said. Back to your regularly scheduled program.

Brendan

P.S. Off topic slightly, but does anyone know if Markie was ever offered a hosting gig? I always thought she was one of gameshowdom's best, most personable players and one of the smartest people in the industry. I think she would have made a great host.

GrandGame1440 · « **Reply #296 on:** February 16, 2011, 02:13:01 AM »

[quote name=\'pyrfan\' post=\'257284\' date=\'Feb 16 2011, 01:58 AM\']P.S. Off topic slightly, but does anyone know if Markie was ever offered a hosting gig? I always thought she was one of gameshowdom's best, most personable players and one of the smartest people in the industry. I think she would have made a great host.[/quote]
You know, I wouldn't have ever given it a thought otherwise but now that it's been brought up I agree completely. I can actually see her doing Just Men! had Betty turned it down as she originally intended.

davemackey · « **Reply #297 on:** February 16, 2011, 01:10:18 PM »

[quote name=\'golden-road\' post=\'256700\' date=\'Feb 8 2011, 08:56 PM\'][quote name=\'Jamey Greek\' post=\'256549\' date=\'Feb 6 2011, 10:47 PM\']Look at Page 75 in the 1-13-86 issue!

http://www.davidgleason.com/Archive%20BC/B...-1986-01-13.pdf

If you want to know what it is Hint: Love Me Love Me Not was considered for syndication before it landed on USA.[/quote]

And on 88-89, there's an ad for Davidson Squares.
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Is that the one where John Davidson's hand obscures Burt Reynolds' participation in the pilot?

chad1m · « **Reply #298 on:** February 16, 2011, 01:30:06 PM »

[quote name=\'davemackey\' post=\'257295\' date=\'Feb 16 2011, 01:10 PM\']Is that the one where John Davidson's hand obscures Burt Reynolds' participation...?[/quote]I believe you're thinking of a poor selling double Cosmopolitan issue.

/"Participation," that's a new euphemism...

Jamey Greek · « **Reply #299 on:** February 18, 2011, 09:42:30 PM »

Quote from: Jamey Greek on February 08, 2011, 07:21:41 PM

OK in the 06-16-1986 issue of Broadcasting there are game shows mentioned to replace Family Ties reuns in January of 1987. They Include: Oddball from Mark Goodson, the aforementioned Comedy Court from Chuck Barris, Buzzwords from Merv Griffin (which of course the theme song to that pilot became a prize cue on Wheel in the late 80s as well as the theme song to Merv Griffin's Crosswords), Second Guess from Marty Pasetta Productions, (hosted by Alex Trebek), and Bogus from Jay Wolpert Productions.

http://www.davidgleason.com/Archive%20BC/B...-1986-06-16.pdf

One thing I forgot to mention was that CBN had a game show called Mix N' Match in same issue. Page 75 (67)

http://www.davidgleason.com/Archive%20BC/BC%201986/BC-1986-06-16.pdf