24Aug2010
Q&A With “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” Host Meredith Vieira
We know the rules of the new version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire coming September 13th. We know most of the minor details, and more will be revealed with our set report coming in the next few days. What about host Meredith Vieira, though? How does she feel about the changes and how has it affected her role as host? The show conducted a conference call with Meredith yesterday. We asked a few questions, and we've also got a few others that various other outlets asked which were interesting. She also discusses if contestants feel more optimistic about winning the million dollars. Read on for the full interview.
Read MoreView Comments (4)23Aug2010
News Flashes: “1 VS 100″, iPad Apps, and “Family Feud”
Nothing big yet so here are some early morning news flashes for you. We'll have an interview with Who Wants to be a Millionaire host Meredith Vieira later so stay tuned. Our American news flashes include a veteran game show producer consulting for Millionaire, exclusive word on an offer placed on a host for GSN's new season of 1 VS 100, new iPad game show apps, and a new clip of @Family_Feud and Steve Harvey.
Read MoreView Comments (9)18Aug2010
Sherri Shepherd to Host “Newlywed Game”; Now Casting, Begins November 1st
The rumors were true. It has been announced that The View panelist Sherri Shepherd is the new host of GSN's hit relationship show The Newlywed Game. Sherri will take over for Carnie Wilson who left the show, and shortly after it was announced she filed a lawsuit against the network. Production of the newest season will move back to its original home in New York City. Season one taped there before moving to Los Angeles for the next two. The new season of The Newlywed Game will debut November 1st. Click below to read more about how to appear on the show.
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Sherri Shepherd in Talks to Host “The Newlywed Game”
Carnie Wilson being removed from The Newlywed Game one way or another may be the best thing that's happened to the network in a very long time. It's being reported that Sherri Shepherd is in talks to take over when the show debuts its fourth season. And for fans of the network, I'd cross your fingers that it happens. She's the best possible thing that could happen for them. Read on for the full story.
Read MoreView Comments (15)29Jul2010
Report: Carnie Wilson Sues GSN For Additional Unearned Revenue from “Unstapled”
I think we know why Carnie Wilson isn't hosting GSN's The Newlywed Game anymore, or at least one of the reasons. Hollywood Reporter is saying in an exclusive report that the singer and television presenter is suing GSN for additional money she did not receive from her failed and critically lauded reality show Unstapled. Reporter says that Carnie is seeking $277,500 from the network in additional pay. After the break is the full run down of the apparent suit.
Read MoreView Comments (21)29Jul2010
News Flashes: Skinny Drew Carey, “Million Dollar Mind Game”, and “Liars”
Not a lot going on today but there are a few smaller news flashes buzzing around the web. Let's check out a few. The biggest today, without a doubt, is how freaking skinny Drew Carey got. Reports are saying that Drew Carey has lost 70 pounds in just a few months. We've got a lot of questions regarding ABC's logic based Russian quiz show import Six Minds and how I've been referring to it recently. I just want to be sure to alert people that, as far as I know, the show is now called Million Dollar Mind Game which is a much nicer title than the other. Just a small alert that tonight is the season, and probably series, finale of GSN's Late Night Liars. Read on for the full details for all of the stories.
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Official: GSN Renews “Newlywed Game”; Carnie Wilson Leaves Show
We posted word from Vulture's Joe Adalian that The Newlywed Game is supposedly coming back for a fourth season, but without host Carnie Wilson. We can now confirm that today. GSN has officially renewed the hit relationship show for a new season. And as reported, Carnie Wilson will be leaving the show. GSN provided a statement: "GSN’s hit series “The Newlywed Game” will return for its fourth season this fall with a new host. Carnie Wilson has been a member of the GSN family for the last two years, lending her considerable talents to “The Newlywed Game,” “Carnie Wilson: Unstapled” and “GSN Live.”" Read on for more of the statement and more information.
Read MoreView Comments (18)21Jul2010
Rumor Control: Carnie Wilson Leaving GSN’s “Newlywed Game”
One of GSN's most popular originals may be searching for a new host. According to Joe Adalian from New York Magazine's Vulture The Newlywed Game is likely to bring back The Newlywed Game for a fourth season. It will tie Catch 21 to be the second longest running show in the network's history, behind Lingo. However, host Carnie Wilson is said not to return. It's late so obviously we can't confirm anything today but we will try to later. Joe hasn't been wrong with this stuff before and he has two sources confirming this so it's looking likely. Read on for the full story and all the developing details.
Read MoreView Comments (21)11Jul2010
Todd Newton Hosts The Hub’s “Family Game Night”
Veteran game show host Todd Newton is the host of The Hub's new game show Family Game Night. The Hub is a joint venture between Discovery and Hasbro. The channel will replace Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010. Todd Newton is the host of fan favorites like Whammy!, Hollywood Showdown, and others. Family Game Night pits families against each other playing adaptations of various Hasbro games. In the first press release some games announced were Bop It, Connect4, Cranium, and others. We've got some concrete details on some games now. One of them is going to be Yahtzee Bowling. Read on for details on Yahtzee Bowling and other games involved in the show.
Read MoreView Comments (15)29Jun2010
An Interview with “Downfall” Host Chris Jericho
ABC's Downfall debuted last week to pretty decent numbers and the next episode will air tonight at 9:00PM ET on ABC, directly after Wipeout. The show gives contestants the chance to win a million dollars plus some great prizes. The catch is the show takes place on a tall building in Los Angeles and if the contestant loses the contestant will drop off the edge. It's a fun show and most other people agreed. Another thing agreed on was that the host, Chris Jericho, did a great job out of the gate. I recently got the chance to talk to Chris about his job as a quiz show host, being an entertainer, and what it's like on the set. He also tells us if he took the drop or not. Be sure to watch Downfall tonight at 9:00PM ET on ABC. Read on for the full interview.
Read MoreView Comments (3)28Jun2010
“Cash Cab” Wins Two Daytime Emmys
The Daytime Emmy Awards were given out today and as always it was time to see what the voters thought of the game show genre. Awards were given out for the best game show and the best host. In the category of best game show, Cash Cab beat out the rest which included the usuals plus freshman entry Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?. Not only that but the host, Ben Bailey, won an Emmy for best game show host and beating out some other incredibly hosts, including who frankly I thought should win: Wayne Brady for Let's Make A Deal. And we come to the question I now often ask: can someone please explain the appeal to Cash Cab to me?
Read MoreView Comments (18)24Jun2010
An Interview with “Late Night Liars” Host Larry Miller
Another new episode of Late Night Liars is tonight at 11:00PM ET. They are repeating the first episode for what has to be close to the millionth time Friday at 10:00PM ET to gauge the reaction then. I'm still a fan of the show and of the host Larry Miller. I recently got the opportunity to talk to Larry as he was on his way to a GSN Live appearance. He discusses how he feels about the genre, how it is working with the puppets, and what he likes about the show the most. I'm AD, Larry is LM, and there's a small interjection from a third party who is listed as JS in here. I hope you enjoy.
Read MoreView Comments (3)21Jun2010
Mark Walberg to Host CMT’s “Get Up and Dance”
This just in: veteran game show host Mark Walberg has been officially named the host of CMT's new dancing game show Get Up and Dance. This new game show, from The Gurin Company who is behind such hits as Lingo and The Singing Bee (another CMT hit game show), sees contestants dance along to other popular dances. All dances will emulate famous ones from film, TV, or theater. The studio audience will vote and the winner will receive $10,000. The show's website can be visited by clicking here. Mark Walberg has a long history in the genre. Walberg hosted the cult hit Russian Roulette, The Moment of Truth, and the California Lottery game show Make Me a Millionaire.
Read MoreView Comments (4)29May2010
Andy Richter is the Host of CBS’s “Pyramid”
Pyramid finally has a host! Andy Richter, the actor/comedian and Conan O'Brien sidekick, is going to host the CBS daytime pilot being produced by Embassy Row and Sony Pictures. This is the second group of pilots for the show. Last year Pyramid was considered for the daytime slot replacing Guiding Light but Let's Make A Deal was chosen instead.
Read MoreView Comments (61)17May2010
Bob Eubanks Hosts Special Game Show Host “Newlywed Game” May 18th
If you've got GSN, you aren't going to want to miss The Newlywed Game Tuesday, May 18th, at 6:00PM ET. The show, now in its third season, is generally hosted by Carnie Wilson. However, she will quickly be taking a step away from the hosts podium and allow the legendary original host the show, Bob Eubanks, to take over.
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