31Dec2005
GSN’s Planning Themed Lingo Weeks
According to Craigslist, GSN's planing quite a few special episodes. Already on the list was a Chuck/Shandi look alike day. Now, they have a Military special in the works. Not only that, but there's listing for a Twins edition with double the money. It says you can win from $10,000-$47,000. Why the odd amounts, I have no idea. Military Lingo Casting Twins Lingo Casting
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Deal or No Deal Brings CNBC Way Up
I have never been happier in all my days of reporting: something is bringing down Sata... er Bill O'Reilly. On Deal or No Deal's rebroadcast week on CNBC, the show achieved 236,000 people, matching Bill O'Reilly's thing in the big demo of 25-54. It did prove that mostly old people like to listen to the rantings of O'Reilly, with it getting 1,674,000 viewers and Deal or No Deal only getting 529,000 in all age groups. However, for the 11PM airing, O'Reilly dropped by 909,000 people while Deal or No Deal only dropped 216,000. Way to go, Deal or No Deal. Yeah, I'm expecting some emails and comments about this one. Source: The Wonderful GSNN and Mediabistro
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I’ve Got A Secret Contestant Search
You know you'd like some money, especially after the holidays. If you live in the LA area, here's your chance! If you have an interesting talent or secret that you'd like to make the panel guess, just click the link provided at the bottom of this article. There's an appearance fee plus over a thousand dollars if you stump the panel. The show will air in 2006 most likely. Stay tuned in January for exact info of when. I've Got A Secret Casting (Craigslist.com)
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GSN Schedule Change Correction:
This is a correction to the post yesterday. We stated that Press Your Luck will air at 12:00PM ET/PT. This is wrong, as Jeopardy will air at 12:00PM ET/PT and Press Your Luck following that. All other information is correct. I appologize for the mistake.
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GSN Programming Note:
Just a note for the classic game show nutcases. Press Your Luck will debut in the noon weekday time slot next week, with Jeopardy at 12:30PM ET/PT, Newlywed Game at 1PM ET/PT and Love Connection following. No other schedule change will happen on the 2nd except for the half-hour George Gray hosted, and far superior in my opinion, Weakest Link will be at 4:00PM ET/PT and 4:30PM.
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Deal or No Deal a Mega Hit for NBC
I think ABC is kicking themselves in the ass over not putting Deal or No Deal on the air. Deal or No Deal finished with an average of 11.7 million viewers, a 3.7/13 share in the key demographic of 18-49, and improved the 8PM time slot by double digits. Deal or No Deal also had the best numbers in the 8PM time slot in 3 years and one of the highest non-sport 18-49 demo rated shows in 2 years. Yeah, no surprise why it's coming back. As a note: rumor has it that the show will be taping next month, so I would apply now if you wanted a shot. Source: CNN
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More Blackjack Satellite Games
GSN's going full swing with World Series of Blackjack 2006, having on-air commercials and website information for the new locations of satellite games. Want a shot at hundreds of thousands of dollars? Here's the list of all the places where you can qualify.
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D?^? ?? ?? D?^??
If you can't read that title, it's because it's all made of mathematical symbols, which I thought would be clever, but it actually turns out to be stupid. ANYWAY, an article in the New York Times brings up an interesting question that has plagued both normal people and programmers, such as myself: How does the Deal or No Deal banker come up with his offers? How the Banker arrives at his offers is the mathematical mystery of the game. As in many games, the offers seem based on the principle of mathematical expectation: the price of a given chance at winning a given amount. But mathematical expectation is a specific calculus: if your chances of winning $1 million are one in a million, for example, it is reasonable to pay $1 for a lotter
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Deal or No Deal Repeats on CNBC
Deal or No Deal's a giant hit for NBC, why not pass it off to a network that's not doing as good? Deal or No Deal's premiere week will repeat on CNBC next week at 8PM ET. If you missed an episode, here's your chance.
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Deal or No Deal Returns Probably in March!
NBC's smash hit game show "Deal or No Deal" has performed as one of the top shows on TV in it's debut Millionaire-esque week, and the network is giving its fans more. Deal or No Deal, the Howie Mandel million dollar game show, will be back for a series of 5 more episodes. The Hollywood Reporter is speculating that the show "is likely to come back in March". Hollywood Reporter Article
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Intersting GSN News
I was looking at the GSN press site today and saw some interesting things. First off, they have I've Got A Secret in a special "Shows in Development" section, which leads me to believe it's going to be greenlit. They even list a panel: comedians Suzanne Westenhoefer, Jermaine Taylor, The Daily Show's movie reviewer Frank Decaro, and former MLB player Billy Bean. Bil Dwyer is apparently hosting also. So calm down those who are worried: this actually sounds pretty good. I've seen a few of those people on TV and they are funny. Look here in January for news. This may interest some classic fans also. They have a section that lists "Timeless Classics". They don't list all shows in their library, but apparently shows they have interest i
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Deal or No Deal Wednesday Ratings
Remember yesterday when I said it's probably going to come back? I think Wendedsay's show's ratings proved that it'll be back in February. Deal or No Deal scored a 9.0/15 with a big 14.17 million people watching it. Mediaweek is calling this show a "surprise hit", although with all of the constant advertisement they've done for it, it's not that surprising to me. Going up 3 straight nights in a row is a bit, but huge ratings isn't. It also got a 4.9/15 in the 18-49 demo. I think we'll be seeing Deal or No Deal in February. Another prediction: How much do you want to bet we'll see Super Millionaire come back when Deal or No Deal does?
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That 70s Hour on GSN
Starting on Monday, January 2nd, GSN will be airing week-long strips of Match Game at 11p & 11:30p. They will be packaging it as That 70s Hour. Here's the schedule for those who are curious. 1/2 - 1/8: Ep. 125 - 137 (Friday Preemption for Poker Royale) 1/9 - 1/15: Ep. 138 - 143 (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Preemption for Anything to Win, Friday Preemption for Poker Royale) 1/16 - 1/22: Ep. 144 - 157 1/23 - 1/29: Ep. 158 - 171 1/30 - 2/5: Ep. 172 - 185 2/6 - 2/12: Ep. 186 - 199 2/13 - 2/19: Ep. 200 - 213
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Cory’s DonD Review
OK, I did promise this yesterday, but hey, I'm a busy guy. Deal or No Deal is NBC's new one-week "Super Millionaire"-esque game show smash. Airing all this week, Howie Mandel hosts this million-dollar extravaganza. Since the rules of the game has been reviewed many different times here at Buzzer, I'm just going to jump into my review. If this show becomes a regular series, then it will bomb. As a one-week excursion, it is excellent. This game is not about the music or the sound. Thus, it is under-par and not worth mentioning. The on-screen graphics are good and adequate for what is required from the game. I don't like the set. I don't like the setup of the set. It looks good. The neon and the changing colors is a good touch. The on
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Deal or No Deal Ratings For Tuesday
Oh I think we'll be seeing a second series of the show. Deal or No Deal's Tuesday ratings actually grew! It got an 8.2/13 in the 2nd edition of the no brains/all balls game show hosted by Howie Mandel, picking up 12.61 million viewers. The key demo of 18-49 also increased, grabbing 4.6/14 in the show that airs again tonight at 8-9PM ET on NBC. Be sure to come to the Buzzer and ClassicGameshows.com chat to talk to Deal or No Deal fans LIVE as the show goes on at... http://www.classicgameshows.com/chat/ Source: Mediaweek and GSNN's Chico Alexander
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