31Jan2007
“Let’s Play Crosswords!” to Clear NBC O&Os
According to Cynopsis, a lot more people might be seeing "Let's Play Crosswords!" on their screen come fall. The new Merv Griffin quizzer, along with Program Partners, is in talks with NBC O&Os (Owned and Operated stations) in New York, Chicago, and LA to clear for the fall 2007 season. With this deal, "Crosswords!" will be inching closer to the 70% mark desired for national clearance, which is needed to sell barter time and give the show a firm go. Still no word on any details about the show.
Read MoreView Comments (3)30Jan2007
Donny Osmond Hosts “The Great American Dream Vote”
Donny Osmond, who is hosting "Pyramid" in England and hosted the pilot of CBS's "Name That Tune", is now attached to yet another ABC wish-fullfilling program, "The Great American Dream Vote". In the show, eight contestants tell a studio audience what their dreams and desires are, and the audiences votes in several rounds to determine who deserves the prize money the most. The start date has not be announced. This aren't looking good for Donny hosting "Name That Tune", are they?
Read MoreView Comments (6)29Jan2007
NBC’s Plans For February Sweeps
NBC has released the information for pretty much everything airing in February, including Deal or No Deal and 1 vs. 100. Here's what's you'll see next month.
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Richard Karn’s “Family Feud” Officially Goes to GSN
I'll make this short and sweet: GSN did officially acquire the Richard Karn edition of "Family Feud". Refer to the previous post for further ranting.
Read MoreView Comments (9)28Jan2007
“Temptation” Host Named: Rossi Morreale
Any idea who this dude is? I'm stumped. The host of "Temptation", the updated version of "Sale of the Century", is Rossi Morreale. According to B&C, he was named
Read MoreView Comments (22)28Jan2007
Canadian and Australian “Deal or No Deal” Alterations
Taping was recently completed for the English Canadian version of "Deal or No Deal", and good friend of Buzzer, Chris, has given us the low-down on changes for their
Read MoreView Comments (7)28Jan2007
“World Series of Pop Culture” Needs Audience
OCA has posted the "World Series of Pop Culture" audience site up again. It lists no dates as of yet, but we're hearing that it'll be in the area of March 22-March
Read MoreView Comments (1)28Jan2007
Pocono Record Names “Playmania” in Top 10
The Pocono Record posted what they feel are the best TV shows of any genre, and to my surprise, GSN's "Playmania" made that list at number 6. They cite that the mai
Read MoreView Comments (5)28Jan2007
Rumor Control: Karn “Family Feud” to GSN?
This is as a rumor control right now. We got an email from a good friend of Buzzer who told us that Karn Feud was picked up by GSN, but they have no idea on the air
Read MoreView Comments (8)25Jan2007
Program Partner’s “Let’s Play Crosswords” Trailer
Program Partners apparently has a site up for Merv Griffin's new game, "Let's Play Crosswords", which is currently looking at a fall 2007 syndication release. On th
Read MoreView Comments (21)25Jan2007
iToys Makes Electronic “1 VS 100″ Game
The Toys R Us website has put a few pictures and a description of the new electronic "1 VS 100", and might I say it looks like it's going to kick ass. Obviously the
Read MoreView Comments (7)24Jan2007
Italian “Deal or No Deal” Hosts Visits the US “Deal” Set
According to NBC documents, on Monday, February 5th at 8PM ET, NBC will be visited via the video monitor by the Italian "Deal or No Deal" host Flavio Insinna. The c
Read MoreView Comments (5)24Jan2007
World Poker Tour Season 6 Info
The first, and best IMO, poker show on TV, the World Poker Tour, has announced its season 6 schedule, even though season 5 is still taping. Two special nights are appearing again for this season: "Ladies Night IV" and the "WPT Celebrity Invitational." Here's the complete list of events:
Read MoreView Comments (3)24Jan2007
World Series of Blackjack Season 4 Info
The World Series of Blackjack is taping this weekend at the Las Vegas Hilton. Unfortunately, spectators are limited to friends and family of the contestants, so don't expect to be let in. GSN will air the 13 episodes starting in June.
Read MoreView Comments (1)23Jan2007
WNBC Lists Their 20 Favorite Hosts: Wow
Again, wow. Check out WNBC's top 20 game show hosts in slide show format. You may need to throw back a few shots before you look at it, though. It boggles my mind how the hell they figured some of these. I'm thinking they threw a dart and whatever picture it landed on, it went on the list. For the sake of your brain cells and a huge post, the list is under the break. (more...)
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