03Sep2011
Weekend Replay: ITV2′s “Minute to Win It”
This past week ITV2 debuted their version of Minute to Win It, NBC's now-cancelled stunt show. Our version had an interesting history. It started as a Millionaire clone in look and feel. Then after the first few episodes it developed its own voice and actually became enjoyable. And then something happened and the show went off the deep end this year (much like Deal or No Deal did towards the end of its run), and now it's gone. ITV2 manages to fix a lot of the issues by ditching nearly everything from the original product and making it its own unique show. It ends up benefitting greatly because of it. Click here to read about the new format and see some clips.
Read MoreView Comments (9)15May2011
“Minute to Win It” Not Returning Fall 2011
In our recent Facebook question, we asked readers if they believe NBC's struggling Minute to Win It would return for another season. A majority of people believed it would. I've got bad, but expected, news. NBC released their Fall 2012 schedule and Minute to Win It is absent. The show will finish up its run this summer and it looks to be cancelled after that. There's still no definitive word on when NFL football will return and that will leave a massive gap on NBC's schedule, and survived with its meager ratings because of its affordability, so you can't necessarily count it out. However, it's not looking good. Click here to read more.
Read MoreView Comments (23)05May2011
Wendy’s Brings “Minute to Win It” to Kids’ Meals
Fans of NBC's show Minute to Win It will have even more chances to play along. Wendy's is partnering with the game show for a line of toys and games that will be placed inside each Kids' Meal. The games will appear starting May 16th and will be there for six weeks. Five different games will be available: “Bucket Head,” “Hang in There,” “Nutstacker,” “Spin Doctor” and “Stack Attack.” Click here to read more about the promotion.
Read MoreLeave a Comment04May2011
ITV2 Lands Revamped “Minute to Win It”
The future of the American version of Minute to Win It is in limbo, but its international presence is still known. ITV2 has announced it is casting for their own version of NBC's cult stunt show. It becomes confusing when you remember that ITV airs The Cube, which Minute to Win It takes from directly just without literally everything that makes The Cube great. ITV2 is doing the smart thing and revamping the show for its own version. Click here to learn more about ITV2's new adaptation.
Read MoreView Comments (4)02Apr2011
German Weekend Replay: The Perfect Minute
This weekend we have for you one of the first European countries to import NBC's Minute to Win It. In 2010, German network Sat 1 picked up the rights to produce their own version and called it Die perfekte Minute (The Perfect Minute). The format is exactly the same as the US version, up to ten games and three lives are played with various household objects. The top prize is a nice €250,000. Due to the show being popular in 2010, it returned in 2011 with a longer series, introducing a second safe haven for completing level eight €100,000, introducing pairs/couples and having new games that have been invented for their show and have yet to be shown on the NBC version. Unlike the NBC version, The Perfect Minute runs for two hours per episod
Read MoreView Comments (1)20Mar2011
News Flashes for Sunday, March 20th
Hey, everyone. Hope you had a nice weekend. I took some time off, but we're back and we've got a few small stories and interesting things to show you today. Broadway fans will want to watch The Price is Right on April 5th. Constantine Maroulis, from the show Rock of Ages, will appear on the show. That's not all the special features coming to Price, though. The Home Viewer Showcase was a big success and they are starting a new "Prize of the Week" giveaway.
Next, Fans of The Cube: get ready to be excited. The commercially and critically acclaimed British game show will return to ITV on Sunday, April 3rd, according to our good friends at Bother's Bar. We've got some new game show home games this week. Who Wants to be a Millionaire launches their new Facebook game on Monday and Minute to Win It also launched an iPhone app. Also, speaking of Millionaire, the Dutch version has returned after a long absence. We've got video of this plus more on all these stories. Click here to see them all.
03Feb2011
News Flashes: “Minute to Win It”, “The Cube”, and “Millionaire”
We've got a few small stories for you today. First off, Minute to Win It's PR campaign for last night's marathon worked for half of the show. We've got ratings information plus commentary on what has to be the most overblown, drawn out show on TV anywhere. Second, ITV's The Cube scored a big award at last night's Broadcast Awards. Third, Millionaire's new iOS app for the Shuffle format is at. Click here to read about all the stories and let us know what you think.
Read MoreView Comments (13)02Feb2011
Guy Fieri Wants Buzzer Readers to Watch “Minute to Win It” Tonight
Guy Fieri is specifically calling out to you, BuzzerBlog readers. Minute to Win It's new season continues tonight at 8:00PM ET on NBC. Tonight is a special episode for them. For the first time, a family of five, the Bishop family, will step into the sixty second circle and play for the $1,000,000 prize. Tonight's edition is a special two hour episode so given that, not to mention the commercials for it, I'm sure you can guess what's going to happen. See if they finally give away the big prize tonight. Host Guy Fieri has a special message for our readers. Take a look at Guy's message to you and a preview after the break by clicking here.
Read MoreView Comments (23)09Jan2011
This Week in Dirty Game Show Moments
Game shows, for the most part, are PG rated. Very little goes on that can be construed as dirty. If something slips by it's generally by accident, and if others catch it the ensuing reaction is priceless. A shocking amount of that happened this past week all over the world. We picked out some of our favorite moments of innuendo. Click to see the moments.
Read MoreView Comments (4)07Jan2011
Ratings Report: “Wipeout” Sees Series High; “Million Dollar Money Drop” Doesn’t
This is a pretty good week for game shows on broadcast television. Million Dollar Money Drop on Fox, Minute to Win It on NBC, and Wipeout on ABC are all active. Some look alive and some...not so much. THURSDAY UPDATE: Million Dollar Money Drop and Wipeout both aired episodes on Thursday at 8:00PM ET. One did great and the other didn't. I'm sure you can guess which one did what. Click here to find out all the ratings.
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This Week in Game Shows: January 3rd
All the holiday celebrations are over with and everyone is facing the cold, depressing realization that they have to return to work. Most of the game shows were on break for the past few weeks. Luckily some of your favorites will be returning on network, cable, and and syndication. Click here to read about what to expect with Millionaire, 1 VS 100, Million Dollar Money Drop, and Minute to Win It.
Read MoreView Comments (14)08Dec2010
“Minute to Win It” Casting in Major Cities This Weekend
You're chance to be a millionaire on NBC's game show Minute to Win It is here. The stunt show, hosted by Guy Fieri, is looking for contestants to play the game and work their way up to $1,000,000. Three open casting calls will happen this weekend in three major cities. If you live in or close to New York, Los Angeles, or Miami and want to play, click here to see where you can audition.
Read MoreLeave a Comment07Dec2010
“Minute to Win It” Returns to NBC Tonight at 8:00PM ET
Those of you that like NBC's Minute to Win It are going to be happy to know that the stunt game show, hosted by Guy Fieri, returns to the network tonight at 8:00PM ET. The show will be doing a special group of holiday themed episodes. The set and games have been decorated for the seasons, Guy will have some special helpers, and gifts will be given to the audience and contestants. The gifts to contestants will be special bonuses during the game, like ten extra seconds or possibly an extra life. Also, some players will get the chance to play two bonus games above the final tenth game for the million. Each game is worth another million dollars, so the contestants can play twelve games for $3,000,000. NBC provided us with some clips of what to expect. Click here to read more and see the previews.
Read MoreView Comments (15)02Nov2010
“Minute to Win It” Returns December 7th
Fans of the show will be happy to know Minute to Win It will return to NBC on December 7th. Three special holiday episodes will air each week on Tuesdays at 8:00PM ET. The show will keep the Christmas theme by having special events during each of these December episodes like audience giveaways, $10,000 giveaways to viewers, special musical guests, and carolers, Santa and his elves, and more. The December 7th episode will lead into a special "marathon" episode of The Biggest Loser. The December 14th episode will lead into the live finale of that show, and then the 21st will air before SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas.
Read MoreView Comments (11)21Oct2010
New Home Games for “Minute to Win It”, “Million Pound Drop”, “Hollywood Squares”, and More
There's been a lot of action on the home game front for game shows. Perfect time, too, seeing as the holidays are quickly approaching. Different games coming out include Minute to Win It, Jeopardy!,