25Jul2005
And also, just realizing this
I'm the only one left for a week! Cory's in the Phillippines, Alex is on vacation, so I'm the only submitter left... Expect a podcast sometime soon, hopefully. I'll try to be interesting. no promises, though
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In a move that surprised nobody…
http://www.realitytvworld.com/index/articles/story.php?s=3618 Dancing with the Stars (ABC) was renewed for a second season. A mid-winter release is expected. ABC casts Badshow +3! Faith in humanity loses 14 HP!
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In a galaxy far, far away
Hey guys. Guess where I'm going? If you guess wrong, I'm banning your IP. Well, maybe I won't, but I guess empty threats are always good. I'll be away in the Philippines for two weeks, mostly getting a new cell phone, but I'm pretty sure my family will drag me to meet more family. I'll probably make some kind of report about cool/weird game shows in Asia, as well as getting a pimp new phone. In conclusion, Alex and Mike will be watching the shop, and hopefully putting together what I failed to do: another podcast. I'll buy a phonecard to phonepost my segments, damnit.
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Beam me up, Scotty.
James Doohan, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 85, was probably best known as "Beam me up" Scotty from the original Star Trek. Lesser know, but more relevant to the blog here, Doohan guest-starred on a week of Super Password. GSN will be airing these episodes from July 25-28 at 2:0 PM ET/PT. Doohan's episodes include "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor Michael Dorn ("Worf") as the other celebrity guest. Beam us up one more time, Scotty.
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Extreme Dodgeball Season 3 Review: Long Post Ahead
Extreme Dodgeball 3 is over and I'm already sold: this is the best show this network has put on to date (since the change to GSN). The game is now in four quarters of six minutes per quarter. A points system is implemented: elimination results in a point, a caught ball results in a point, and if your team is wiped out, you get two points and four new teammates come in. The regeneration rule is revised: now it's 30 seconds and if you last, one member comes back on the field. Regeneration can be used as many times as needed also. The 2nd quarter introduces the Big Ball, and an elimination with the Big Ball results in 2 points. Dead Man Walking returns with people swapping headbands if the DMW is eliminated. Taking out the DMW results in two p
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Amazing Race Ratings
The Amazing Race, while not getting unbelievable ratings, is doing very well for the network's standards. The Amazing Race at 9PM ET-10PM ET is receiving a .40 rating. This number is 11% better than the previous show. Also, for GSN's overall ratings, this means that 2/3 of the programs in primetime are getting at least a .4. GSN's median age has also dropped quite a bit now. The primetime age median has dropped to 50 years old. Ages 18-45, which is the key demographic for advertisers, got a .22, which is 69% better than it use to be. For Adults 25-54, the show is getting a .25, a 67% increase. Ian Valentine, Senior Vice President of Programming, stated: We couldn't be more thrilled with the first week's ratings performance of The Amaz
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Isolation Booth: BallBusters
I still stand by my claim that the show would be better if they called it BallBusters, but I digress. Tonight was the world premier of BallBreakers, and I can tell you that I'm thoroughly impressed with the show. Of course, like any show, it has its shortcomings, but in the end, BallBreakers is a solid show that throws traditional pool shows out of the window and ushers in a new style of pool. Their tagline is truth: it IS pool on steroids. The object of the game is simple: play a round of 9-ball pool. Each player puts a set amount on the game as a bet, and the winner of the game gets the money. The interesting part of that aspect comes with side bets. A player can bet on almost anything. Will the shooter run the table? Put some money on
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Shuffle up and dizzeal.
I love poker. I keep a set of chips and cards in my car trunk at all times, just in case. There's poker books all over my house, and I've got I think $5 in my PartyPoker Real Life account. So, when poker news hits the airwaves, I'm all up ons. GSN is planning 2 new Poker Royale series, adding to hits like Comedians and Poker Pros and the Battle of the Sexes. Poker Royale: The James Woods Gang vs. The Unabombers is slated to begin production on July 25, sadly after I leave for vacation. It puts two poker "gangs" up against each other. James Woods' Gang will include poker player Kathy Liebert, two time PR winner and WSoP bracelet winner, and actor and professional poker player James Wood (whodathunkit?) The Unabombers will include Phil La
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7 New Shows In Development for GSN
Finally, I get to break a GSN story before Alex does! In a press release sent out by GSN on Friday, GSN announced that they have stepped up development slates for potential originals in 2006. Seven new shows are in development, and two of those have already had pilots ordered. Senior Vice President of Programming for GSN, Ian Valentine, had this to say about the ramp-up in production: We're deepening our commitment to casino game programming while broadening our development slate to include new hybrid genres that merge games with psychological thrillers and stunt shows. We remain the home of America's greatest game shows, from classics to remakes to other originals, and everything is interactive.Buzzer had a chance to sit down with Valen
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Rumor Has It: Deal or No Deal Part Deux
These DoND rumors are becoming very fun. Deal or No Deal, as was said before, is going to NBC as soon as they can make those episodes. No host, episode order, pregame selection format, or official money total (Although we are being told $2,000,000) has been selected. However, a start date has been rumored. We are being told that the show will start in September 2005 along with the new seasons of shows. While we can not 100% confirm this, it's looking like it will. More information will be given when known.
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This DVD will NOT be one dollar, Bob.
I have no idea how this slipped under my radar, but Endless Games is getting ready to release a DVD game version of The Price is Right. For those who are confused, it's a DVD game like Trivial Pursuit DVD, where the game play takes place on a normal DVD player. It will be exciting to see how they pull all that off, and once Buzzer gets a hold of it, you know 1) a party will take place and 2) if none of us are wasted, then we will have a review. According my friend and Golden-Road.net moderator/webmaster/guru Marc Green, the game will be ready to ship on August 15, 2005. So, at least by the end of August, I can party. The late, great Rod Roddy is the announcer (awesome) and Todd Newton replaces Bob Barker for reasons unknown.
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Podcast Game!
The Buzzer Podcast is looking for two people to play Name That Tune for the next podcast. There's a few requirements, and as of right now, there isn't a prize, but maybe something might come up. The requirements for the game is as followed: You need Skype. It's a free download that will let you connect with us. With that, you'll need a microphone and headphones (so we don't hear echo), and a time available (possibly tomorrow or Sunday afternoon) to play. Please e-mail all inquiries to buzzer.blog@gmail.com and we'll get back to you!
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Cable Ace’s don’t count.
Then again, neither do Game Show Congress awards, but I digress. The only two awards that matter are the Buzzer Blog Awards (coming soon, maybe) and the Primetime Emmy's. Here's the list of the nominees that Buzzer would even remotely care about. The Amazing Race is in prime position to have more than one Emmy this year, and that's my favorite for the Emmy pool (coming soon, maybe, also). I dug DEEP for these. Who knew they gave out Emmys for this kind of stuff? Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming The Amazing Race, CBS The Contender, NBC Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming American Idol, FOX The Apprentice, NBC Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming The Amazing Race, CBS The Appr
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Simon Cowell to produce ABC show “Million Dollar Idea”
Simon Cowell's busy at work with the American Broadcasting Company, producing their new reality show, "Million Dollar Idea." ABC has ordered nine episodes of the show that will give wannabe-Ron Popeils their chance at creating the next big invention, with a million dollar prize to be invested in that new business or idea. Lemme tell you, if someone can invent me a sandwich, that would be great right about now. Reality TV World
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Le Célibataire
Reality TV World is reporting that the 8th season of The Bachelor will be filmed in Paris, France. Not only will the producers get away with things like cameraman abuse, the scenery change will allow for "numerous seductive possibilities with vast scenic panoramas, intimate bistros and mysteries lurking around every corner and side street." To translate, someone in this game's gonna get abducted. RTVW brings up the point that maybe the change in continent will help the engagement: only two of the 7 engagements that have resulted because of the show are still active and all icky-poo mushy as of today. Tsk tsk. Reality TV World
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