Comments on: Decade of Games: Game Show Network Originals http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/ push play. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:55:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: JeopardyWinner http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122524 JeopardyWinner Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:26:18 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122524 actually RR and FOF aired during 2003-2004, after Millionaire hit syndie airways. So if anything, Game Shows probably went down at that point. actually RR and FOF aired during 2003-2004, after Millionaire hit syndie airways. So if anything, Game Shows probably went down at that point.

]]> By: @DOriginalDonald http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122420 @DOriginalDonald Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:47:43 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122420 IIRC Pitfall was filmed in vancouver, and Alex Trebek didn't have a co-hostess. The Original Donald then again Alex didn't get a paycheck either~! IIRC Pitfall was filmed in vancouver, and Alex Trebek didn't have a co-hostess.

The Original Donald
then again Alex didn't get a paycheck either~!

]]> By: @DOriginalDonald http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122422 @DOriginalDonald Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:47:43 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122422 IIRC Pitfall was filmed in vancouver, and Alex Trebek didn't have a co-hostess. The Original Donald then again Alex didn't get a paycheck either~! IIRC Pitfall was filmed in vancouver, and Alex Trebek didn't have a co-hostess.

The Original Donald
then again Alex didn't get a paycheck either~!

]]> By: @DOriginalDonald http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122423 @DOriginalDonald Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:47:43 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122423 IIRC Pitfall was filmed in vancouver, and Alex Trebek didn't have a co-hostess. The Original Donald then again Alex didn't get a paycheck either~! IIRC Pitfall was filmed in vancouver, and Alex Trebek didn't have a co-hostess.

The Original Donald
then again Alex didn't get a paycheck either~!

]]> By: r4 dsi http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122378 r4 dsi Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:04:13 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122378 Hi... I like to play the games on my pc my console and on my cell phone.. this article was related to games & also related to technology and i had also hobby to search gadget and latest gadgets and many more so this article was really great in my opinion. Hi…

I like to play the games on my pc my console and on my cell phone..

this article was related to games & also related to technology and i had also hobby to search gadget and latest gadgets and many more so this article was really great in my opinion.

]]> By: Myke25 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122158 Myke25 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:39:23 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122158 There are a few episodes of the 87 version of Lingo on YouTube. There are a few episodes of the 87 version of Lingo on YouTube.

]]> By: Mr. quiz http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122143 Mr. quiz Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:26:01 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122143 The original "Lingo" wasn't widely syndicated, whci could also explain why it didn't last very long... The original "Lingo" wasn't widely syndicated, whci could also explain why it didn't last very long…

]]> By: DeVares http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122147 DeVares Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:08:25 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122147 Oh what a year to be a GSN original. 2002 was, without a doubt, GSN's best year as far as originals go. 5 hit shows (Whammy, Russian Roulette, Friend or Foe?, Cram, and, of course, the most successful of all of them....Lingo)? But behind every success, there were also failures (Remember National Lampoon's Funny Money?) @ Mr. Quiz: You're right about the original Lingo. It was, along with Jackpot, only in a small amount of markets, particually on low rated UHF independent stations (remember, this was before UPN, the WB, and their successor, the CW). Oh what a year to be a GSN original. 2002 was, without a doubt, GSN’s best year as far as originals go. 5 hit shows (Whammy, Russian Roulette, Friend or Foe?, Cram, and, of course, the most successful of all of them….Lingo)? But behind every success, there were also failures (Remember National Lampoon’s Funny Money?)

@ Mr. Quiz: You’re right about the original Lingo. It was, along with Jackpot, only in a small amount of markets, particually on low rated UHF independent stations (remember, this was before UPN, the WB, and their successor, the CW).

]]> By: Wayne http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122121 Wayne Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:50:24 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122121 As far as the ratings then vs. now, keep in mind that Millionaire was at or near its peak at the time, so just about anything game show related got a boost. As far as the ratings then vs. now, keep in mind that Millionaire was at or near its peak at the time, so just about anything game show related got a boost.

]]> By: Tataki Inu http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122115 Tataki Inu Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:29:13 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122115 Oh how I miss Russian Roulette and Friend or Foe... Oh how I miss Russian Roulette and Friend or Foe…

]]> By: Nik http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122114 Nik Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:25:08 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122114 Technically, "Lingo" wasn't a Dutch word game. They only held the rights to it and modified the game a bit. It originally debuted in syndication in 1987, produced in Vancouver by Ralph Andrews and Bernstein-Hovis, and hosted by Michael Reagan (yes, son of the late former president). Because of Canadian content rules, they needed a hostess, so they had Dusty Martell (who?). For the last few weeks, it was hosted by Ralph Andrews and Margeaux McKenzie. It only lasted a year. There was a little controversy with this version because there were rumours that some contestants never received their cash and/or prizes. Just a little clarification as to whose game it is. Technically, "Lingo" wasn't a Dutch word game. They only held the rights to it and modified the game a bit. It originally debuted in syndication in 1987, produced in Vancouver by Ralph Andrews and Bernstein-Hovis, and hosted by Michael Reagan (yes, son of the late former president). Because of Canadian content rules, they needed a hostess, so they had Dusty Martell (who?). For the last few weeks, it was hosted by Ralph Andrews and Margeaux McKenzie. It only lasted a year. There was a little controversy with this version because there were rumours that some contestants never received their cash and/or prizes. Just a little clarification as to whose game it is.

]]> By: Nik http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122116 Nik Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:25:08 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122116 Technically, "Lingo" wasn't a Dutch word game. They only held the rights to it and modified the game a bit. It originally debuted in syndication in 1987, produced in Vancouver by Ralph Andrews and Bernstein-Hovis, and hosted by Michael Reagan (yes, son of the late former president). Because of Canadian content rules, they needed a hostess, so they had Dusty Martell (who?). For the last few weeks, it was hosted by Ralph Andrews and Margeaux McKenzie. It only lasted a year. There was a little controversy with this version because there were rumours that some contestants never received their cash and/or prizes. Just a little clarification as to whose game it is. Technically, "Lingo" wasn't a Dutch word game. They only held the rights to it and modified the game a bit. It originally debuted in syndication in 1987, produced in Vancouver by Ralph Andrews and Bernstein-Hovis, and hosted by Michael Reagan (yes, son of the late former president). Because of Canadian content rules, they needed a hostess, so they had Dusty Martell (who?). For the last few weeks, it was hosted by Ralph Andrews and Margeaux McKenzie. It only lasted a year. There was a little controversy with this version because there were rumours that some contestants never received their cash and/or prizes. Just a little clarification as to whose game it is.

]]> By: Alex Davis http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122113 Alex Davis Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:19:14 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122113 Oh trust me I have something specifically for Grand Slam coming later, haha. Oh trust me I have something specifically for Grand Slam coming later, haha.

]]> By: @shellygrrl http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122110 @shellygrrl Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:10:27 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122110 Of course you know I'd love to see RR make a comeback. To me, it is still GSN's best original. (<i>Grand Slam</i> came close, but not quite.) <i>Lingo</i> started off alright; but it became rather tedious. I'm probably one of the few people, if not the only one, who preferred Stacey's co-hosting to Shandi's. The latter's presence was very irritating to me. She was better off on her own. <i>Friend or Foe</i>'s one saving grace was Kennedy. I wish she'd gotten another game show. As for <i>Whammy</i>, I enjoyed that, too. I wouldn't mind seeing that come back, either. Of course you know I'd love to see RR make a comeback. To me, it is still GSN's best original. (Grand Slam came close, but not quite.)

Lingo started off alright; but it became rather tedious. I'm probably one of the few people, if not the only one, who preferred Stacey's co-hosting to Shandi's. The latter's presence was very irritating to me. She was better off on her own.

Friend or Foe's one saving grace was Kennedy. I wish she'd gotten another game show.

As for Whammy, I enjoyed that, too. I wouldn't mind seeing that come back, either.

]]> By: @shellygrrl http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/decade-of-games-game-show-network-originals/comment-page-1/#comment-122111 @shellygrrl Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:10:27 +0000 http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/?p=5509#comment-122111 Of course you know I'd love to see RR make a comeback. To me, it is still GSN's best original. (<i>Grand Slam</i> came close, but not quite.) <i>Lingo</i> started off alright; but it became rather tedious. I'm probably one of the few people, if not the only one, who preferred Stacey's co-hosting to Shandi's. The latter's presence was very irritating to me. She was better off on her own. <i>Friend or Foe</i>'s one saving grace was Kennedy. I wish she'd gotten another game show. As for <i>Whammy</i>, I enjoyed that, too. I wouldn't mind seeing that come back, either. Of course you know I'd love to see RR make a comeback. To me, it is still GSN's best original. (Grand Slam came close, but not quite.)

Lingo started off alright; but it became rather tedious. I'm probably one of the few people, if not the only one, who preferred Stacey's co-hosting to Shandi's. The latter's presence was very irritating to me. She was better off on her own.

Friend or Foe's one saving grace was Kennedy. I wish she'd gotten another game show.

As for Whammy, I enjoyed that, too. I wouldn't mind seeing that come back, either.

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