Comments on: “Deal or No Deal” Goes on World Tour http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:31:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: jaymich http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52817 jaymich Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:40:57 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52817 Let me be a little more clear... I'm saying that past shows have gotten cancelled quicker as soon as the throw in gimmmicks, change the formula, or whatever you would like to call it. The only show that I have seen that wasn't cancelled after tweaking the formula was WoF. Remember the days when the show started with the host spinning the wheel...and not going into a toss-up (that doesn't even involve the wheel)? Also, remember when (Regis') Millionaire was quickly cancelled after a LOT of Celebrity Editions? People couldn't stand it. I'm not sure how long the gimmicks can work. Let me be a little more clear…
I’m saying that past shows have gotten cancelled quicker as soon as the throw in gimmmicks, change the formula, or whatever you would like to call it.

The only show that I have seen that wasn’t cancelled after tweaking the formula was WoF. Remember the days when the show started with the host spinning the wheel…and not going into a toss-up (that doesn’t even involve the wheel)?

Also, remember when (Regis’) Millionaire was quickly cancelled after a LOT of Celebrity Editions? People couldn’t stand it.

I’m not sure how long the gimmicks can work.

]]> By: Alex http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52780 Alex Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:51:24 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52780 Look forward to this. I remember watching this one week of Wheel of Fortune that aired from Orlando where the hosts of one other country's version of Wheel came to the show and explained to Pat, Vanna, and us the similarities and differences between their version and ours. Likewise, I enjoyed some international tournament Jeopardy! did from Stockholm about a decade ago. So, it'll be interesting to see what'll happen on Deal or No Deal! ^^ And to B-W @ comment 15: Price get cancelled? Blasphemy! =P =P =P Look forward to this.

I remember watching this one week of Wheel of Fortune that aired from Orlando where the hosts of one other country’s version of Wheel came to the show and explained to Pat, Vanna, and us the similarities and differences between their version and ours. Likewise, I enjoyed some international tournament Jeopardy! did from Stockholm about a decade ago. So, it’ll be interesting to see what’ll happen on Deal or No Deal! ^^

And to B-W @ comment 15: Price get cancelled? Blasphemy! =P =P =P

]]> By: B-W http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52674 B-W Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:39:31 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52674 <i>if you look at game show history, when you try to keep throwing in gimmicks, the show (eventually) gets cancelled…it’s happened before…trust me.</i> I don't necessarily disagree, but I've gotta say, <b>every</b> show "eventually" gets canceled. It's unavoidable. Eventually, it will even happen to <i>The Price is Right</i>. Drew seems to be staving that off for longer that almost anyone could have imagined post-Barker, but still.... if you look at game show history, when you try to keep throwing in gimmicks, the show (eventually) gets cancelled…it’s happened before…trust me.

I don’t necessarily disagree, but I’ve gotta say, every show “eventually” gets canceled. It’s unavoidable. Eventually, it will even happen to The Price is Right. Drew seems to be staving that off for longer that almost anyone could have imagined post-Barker, but still….

]]> By: Bobby 23-Skidoo http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52665 Bobby 23-Skidoo Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:55:58 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52665 The Quebec version has the back row of 6 men, with 1-20 being women. Occasionally, the men's row will be different. A couple weeks ago, they had one of the guys who played Montreal Expos mascot Youppi! as a contestant, so several Quebec mascots were in the back row (Bohnomme, former Nordiques mascot Badaboom, etc). My website link should take you to a GIF of the strangeness. Hostess Julie Snyder is fluent in English, so I would like to see her host at least one round of the US show. The Quebec version has the back row of 6 men, with 1-20 being women. Occasionally, the men’s row will be different. A couple weeks ago, they had one of the guys who played Montreal Expos mascot Youppi! as a contestant, so several Quebec mascots were in the back row (Bohnomme, former Nordiques mascot Badaboom, etc). My website link should take you to a GIF of the strangeness.

Hostess Julie Snyder is fluent in English, so I would like to see her host at least one round of the US show.

]]> By: Chris Parsley http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52661 Chris Parsley Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:54:09 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52661 btw anyone hear the news NBC is being sued by the Georgia Attorney General over the lucky case game. (Might explain why the case game has been gone for a while) btw anyone hear the news NBC is being sued by the Georgia Attorney General over the lucky case game. (Might explain why the case game has been gone for a while)

]]> By: Travis P http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52652 Travis P Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:46:15 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52652 The show won't come here. Our studio is too small for NBC standards. The Italian version would suit them as that also use a 20 box format but their studio is 2-3 times larger. I know that Lingo was originally filmed in Holland but the UK version of That's The Question was also filmed in Holland. However, they put out an English spoken advert in Dutch newspapers asking for British born contestants and accents to take part. I won't be suprised if NBC do the same in these three countries and audition the hopefuls within their homeland. The show won’t come here. Our studio is too small for NBC standards. The Italian version would suit them as that also use a 20 box format but their studio is 2-3 times larger.

I know that Lingo was originally filmed in Holland but the UK version of That’s The Question was also filmed in Holland. However, they put out an English spoken advert in Dutch newspapers asking for British born contestants and accents to take part. I won’t be suprised if NBC do the same in these three countries and audition the hopefuls within their homeland.

]]> By: Wheelloon http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52646 Wheelloon Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:32:16 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52646 I'm loving this idea. I would HOPE *can't expect knowing this company* that they go to countries with varying formats, Australia and Netherlands being most preferable, but a cultural change in pace for the show I think is a great idea, and one that should be explored on other shows on TV. Maybe Howie will become America's next peace representative... ;) I can see it now: "WE'RE OFFERING THIS LADY PEACE ON EARTH, OR A 50/50 CHANCE AT $1,000,000" DEAL OR NO DEAL!? No no, I'm kidding with that, but I do have an extra *ideal and likely unrealistic* thought. What if they go to the countries with formats which, in the GS community, are considered superior, and fans have a fit because they start to think our format is boring/unoriginal/broken/needing tweaking? Will they change it and become copycats, or will they rest on their laurels? Your guess is as good as mine... I’m loving this idea. I would HOPE *can’t expect knowing this company* that they go to countries with varying formats, Australia and Netherlands being most preferable, but a cultural change in pace for the show I think is a great idea, and one that should be explored on other shows on TV. Maybe Howie will become America’s next peace representative… ;)

I can see it now: “WE’RE OFFERING THIS LADY PEACE ON EARTH, OR A 50/50 CHANCE AT $1,000,000″ DEAL OR NO DEAL!?

No no, I’m kidding with that, but I do have an extra *ideal and likely unrealistic* thought. What if they go to the countries with formats which, in the GS community, are considered superior, and fans have a fit because they start to think our format is boring/unoriginal/broken/needing tweaking? Will they change it and become copycats, or will they rest on their laurels? Your guess is as good as mine…

]]> By: jaymich http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52645 jaymich Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:16:22 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52645 Sorry...I gotta say I'm against this one...if you look at game show history, when you try to keep throwing in gimmicks, the show (eventually) gets cancelled...it's happened before...trust me. I, also, must be one of the few people who actually prefers the Million Dollar Missions...and, for the record...nobody got it...even with 13 cases...so, this proves that (although your chances increase that much, there is still no guarantee...plus, it's up to the contestant to decide whether or not they go for it, or take the deal. Sorry…I gotta say I’m against this one…if you look at game show history, when you try to keep throwing in gimmicks, the show (eventually) gets cancelled…it’s happened before…trust me.

I, also, must be one of the few people who actually prefers the Million Dollar Missions…and, for the record…nobody got it…even with 13 cases…so, this proves that (although your chances increase that much, there is still no guarantee…plus, it’s up to the contestant to decide whether or not they go for it, or take the deal.

]]> By: D http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52643 D Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:04:38 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52643 Estonia?????? LOL! Estonia?????? LOL!

]]> By: Marc Power http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52638 Marc Power Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:35:41 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/deal-or-no-deal-goes-on-world-tour/#comment-52638 Ken C, there is a version taped in Quebec airing now called "Le Banquier" (translation: 'The Banker") with a $500,000 top prize. the set, the rules and even the occasioanlly this is your life moment are very similar to the US but the biggest difference is that this version has 21 female models and 5 male models (i think I got that right) and instead of asking Deal or No Deal they ask the contestants "is this offer accepted..... or refused" unfortunately, every time I've seen it the banker's offers tend to be WAY too generous. one country i'd like to see them visit (that hasn't been mentioned yet) is Germany, their set is awesome and it's all similar to the US except with a smaller button and less money. there's at least one clip on yotuube somewhere. Ken C, there is a version taped in Quebec airing now called “Le Banquier” (translation: ‘The Banker”) with a $500,000 top prize. the set, the rules and even the occasioanlly this is your life moment are very similar to the US but the biggest difference is that this version has 21 female models and 5 male models (i think I got that right) and instead of asking Deal or No Deal they ask the contestants “is this offer accepted….. or refused” unfortunately, every time I’ve seen it the banker’s offers tend to be WAY too generous.

one country i’d like to see them visit (that hasn’t been mentioned yet) is Germany, their set is awesome and it’s all similar to the US except with a smaller button and less money. there’s at least one clip on yotuube somewhere.

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