28Feb2006
“Deal or No Deal” Opens Big on NBC Again
Apparently there's still a crowd that wants to see hot models and huge oney. "Deal or No Deal"' second series opened up with 8.1/12 which actually increased in the second half hour. That bodes well for the weekly Monday season premiere of "Deal or No Deal" next week at 8PM ET. However, tonight's going to be a big night, as we see if it can improve over a 2nd day. Also stay tuned to Friday, as there are increasing rumors that it will go Monday/Friday every week. Source: Zap2It
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DEAL OR NO DEAL CHAT RIGHT NOW
Final warning for the Deal or No Deal Chat tonight. Join ClassicGameShows.com and Buzzer as you communicate with Deal fans in our chat room specially for big game show events. The chatroom is AT THIS LINK. Please join us! GAME SHOW CHAT
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Don Knotts and Darren McGavin GSN Tribute Info
Thanks to a mod from the GSN boards for this info. GSN will be paying tribute to the recently departed celebrites Don Knotts and Darren McGavin on March 3rd at 3AM ET. Here are the episode listings. March 3rd- 3AM- I've Got A Secret ep. 36- Steve Allen (1973): Don Knotts as panelist 3:30AM- Password ep. N-011- Allen Ludden (1962): Darren McGavin as panelist All times ET/PT.
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For the FLASHGames2 Fans
I constantly and weekly get emails saying "HEY, I WANT TO PLAY THE MONEY CARDS. WHEN IS FLASHGAMES2 COMING BACK !?" I've gotten a few exactly like that, as a matter of fact. If you want any more up-to-date info, you might want to check out THEIR WEBSITE right now. One of the owners, Chris Colbourne, posted a giant letter at THIS LINK also. Just check it out and, hey, stop emailing me about it. It's coming back, trust me.
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DEAL OR NO DEAL CHAT TONIGHT
Join tons of fans from all over the USA and chat about America's newest game show sensation, "Deal or No Deal", as Buzzer and Mike Klauss from ClassicGameShows.com host the "Game Show Chat". This week will again be "Deal or No Deal", obviously. Go to THIS LINK at around 7:45PM ET to cheer along with the contestants, or wish bad luck on them. Whatever floats your boat. Hopefully we'll get a lot of people again, as last time, we had hundreds by the end of the week. Come enjoy the chat tonight at 7:45PM ET! We'll post this closer to game time again. CLASSIC GAME SHOWS/BUZZER GAME SHOW CHAT ROOM
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Exclusive: Scott St. John Interview
Last week, Buzzer had an exclusive interview with "Deal or No Deal" executive producer Scott St. John. Listen as he talks about the success of NBC's version, what happened to ABC's, and more technical details. SCOTT ST. JOHN INTERVIEW -Alex Davis
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CNBC’s “On The Money” Jumps on the “Deal or No Deal” Bandwagon
Mike Klauss from ClassicGameShows.com told us recently that the CNBC financial show "On The Money", which airs at 7PM ET, is going to go indepth on what they call "America's Hottest Game, Deal or No Deal". More than a basic look at it, they're going to do stuff that any game show fan who loves "Deal or No Deal" has been working on, looking at game strategies. This will only air at 7PM ET on CNBC, so either watch this before the main event starts on NBC or you're out of luck.
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RIP Darren McGaven
Not a day after Don Knotts was announced dead, Darren McGaven, who died at the age of 83 of natural causes in Los Angeles. For game show fans (thanks to IMDb, because I wouldn't have a clue normally), he was featured on a ton of game shows, like Family Feud, Celebrity Sweepstakes, TattleTales, It Takes Two, Password, and To Tell The Truth. I would think that GSN will be giving some sort of tribute. For non-game show freaks, Darren McGaven was featured in five TV series, like "Mike Hammer", but is probably most known by a semi-younger crowd for his role as Ralphie's dad in the classic comedy "A Christmas Story". His final role was on the pilot "Night Stalker" in 2005 as, and I'm serious, Reporter Standing At Desk.
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Two Minor Posting Notes
We have one note and one correction. Thanks to Chico Alexander from GSNN for telling me that yes, Don Knotts did appear in a game show. He was in 70s episode of "I've Got A Secret", so you may be seeing that on GSN at some time soon. Also, about "Deal or No Deal"'s Friday episode. We have learned, thanks to Mike Klauss from ClassicGameShows.com (Which will co-host the Game Show Chat for "Deal or No Deal" tomorrow and all next week) is only a one time thing, because of host Howie Mandel's appearance on "Las Vegas" this week. Be sure to check out our interview with "Deal or No Deal" executive producer Scott St. John tomorrow!
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RIP Don Knots
Just for a little hometown pride here: the famous actor Don Knots has died at the age of 81. Knotts, born in Morgantown, West Virginia in 1924, starred in TV and movies for decades, being most famous for his roles in "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Three's Company". He actually won 5 Emmy awards for his role in "The Andy Griffth Show" and made his final role in the 2005 animated movie "Chicken Little" as the voice of Mayor Turkey Lurkey. He only was in one drama in his career, "Search for Tomorrow" in 1951. Knotts died Friday of pulmonary and respiratory complications. We aren't sure if he was in any game shows, but if he was, please let us know.
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Ricki Lake: Game Show Host?
It's not confirmed yet, but recent rumors put talk show host Ricki Lake as the frontrunner to host the new CBS show Game Show Marathon. Before you claw out your eyes, remember that the British duo Ant and Dec, who hosted the United Kingdom's version of the show, were not considered to be good for the job, and they did quite well. Also remember that Regis Philbin grew to fame through hosting a talk show, and he performed well on Millionaire. Oh, who am I kidding. Claw your eyes out.
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“Deal or No Deal” Airs Twice In Weekly Series Premiere Week
This just in from a contributor from Denver, Colorado. 9News in Denver and TVGuide.com have confirmed that NBC's hit game show "Deal or No Deal" WILL air twice in it's debut week, on Monday, March 6th at 8PM ET and on Friday, March 10th, at 8PM ET. We know Mandel has something on Las Vegas that episode, so either that episode of "Deal" is there for more promotion or that's a weekly spot. We'll get in contact with NBC ASAP on this.
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“Deal or No Deal” Chat 2!
Last series of "Deal or No Deal", the chat we held got incredible numbers. Hundreds of people by the end of the week were in talking to us. Join in on that group on Monday, February 27th at 7:45PM ET when Buzzer and ClassicGameShows.com hosts the 2nd ever "Deal or No Deal" chat. Communicate with fans as you gasp, cheer, cry, heckle, or lust after any of the contestants, models, or Howie if you're into that kind of thing. Guess the Bank Offers, play along, and follow the graphical play-by-play analysis provided. Check back here on Monday, February 27th as we give you the chat room location a few times that day.
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UK “Deal or No Deal” Prime Slot
Short post here for our UK readers. We were just informed that one of the first UK primetime "Deal or No Deal" episodes will be on March 4th at 7:15PM.
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New FOX Network Launches New Quiz Show
Are you missing the yearly FOX IQ show like I am? Look no further. FOX announced today that it's creativing a new primetime TV network called My Network TV. Launching on September 5th, 2006, the channel will feature 12 hours of original programming from 8PM till 10PM. Think of it as TBS but more of a mix than comedies. My Network TV said they are making a quiz show one of their flagship games. "America's Brainiest" is based off of the UK game show of basically the same name. It features people battling each other in a quiz format to see who is the smartest. Pretty basic, eh? It'll make the quiz show fans who nearly popped an artery with "Deal or No Deal" happy. Here's the rule sheet to the British version. More information when w
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