Comments on: “Let’s Play Crosswords” Cleared in 30 of Top 40 Markets

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 06:49:32 +0000

Guys I Dont see “Crosswords” being put up against Wheel and J! as why would Merv have one of his shows beating up on another?

By: David Davenport

David Davenport — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:25:02 +0000

Has any station in Houston picked it up?

By: Zach

Zach — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:51:17 +0000

Who is going to be the host? Merv will probably pick a local Chicago TV personality who will be unknown to the rest of America. But hey, Pat Sajak was unknown outside of LA and Nashville when he started doing Wheel so who knows?

By: Roland Taylor, Jr.

Roland Taylor, Jr. — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:15:56 +0000

OH, BOY! I live in the Charleston (WV) area, and I saw WSAZ has picked up the program! YIPEE! I’m just wondering though if the show show will actually air on channel 3, or its digital subchannel MyZ?

By: Brian W. Moore

Brian W. Moore — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 03:06:23 +0000

Well, I think he co-produced it.

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:57:51 +0000

Oh yeah, I forgot something. Brian, “Headline Chasers” was a show by Wink Martindale, not Merv

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:56:33 +0000

oh yeah, I forgot to mention that by “hello distorted picture”, I meant that there would be those “letterboxes” at the top & bottom of the screen… are any of your stations showing “Crosswords” in HD? I HATE those letterboxes. HATE THEM!!!!

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:52:24 +0000

I was hoping KSDK (5-HD) would pick it up… The’ve got J! @ 3:30 & Wheel @ 6:30 [the prime access slot is 6:30, so no J!+Wheel...] They could’ve put it on to replace the reruns of the local access show after “Today @ 10″… but the Today show is expanding to 4 hours this fall… KSDK is the only HD station in St. Louis… hello distorted picture… :(

By: Brian W. Moore

Brian W. Moore — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:55:05 +0000

According to gscentral.net the webmaster pointed out the following…

“Is anybody else a bit confused by the total lack of information on Let’s Play Crosswords? The show has no pilot and only a vague promotional pitch film on the ‘net…and yet it’s been given a firm go for next Fall. I know Merv Griffin carries a lot of clout in the industry (and rightfully so), but as a station manager, wouldn’t you want to know some basic info about the show before clearing it? It’s certainly not like every Merv show has been a hit (I’m looking at you, Headline Chasers and Monopoly).”

By: Brad Hasbrouck

Brad Hasbrouck — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:39:48 +0000

I’m hoping my local Hubbard-owned station might air it.

By: Intelligentfan777

Intelligentfan777 — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:02:29 +0000

A confession….

I just now saw the trailer for the show. I’m happy with what I saw. This is going to be a game for SMART people. Q&A/Puzzle with a good hint of J! intellect. I think this show proves that in the long run, when you get right down to it, game shows are still pretty much headed in the right direction.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 01:30:41 +0000

And, of course, Wash DC is another big city nowhere to be found. This market is infected with too much “gotta show local news and infomercials to make MORE MONEY!” disease.

By: Intelligentfan777

Intelligentfan777 — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:41:21 +0000

Nice. It’s official, we have another smart new game (along with “Temptaion”) coming to syndication!

Boy, this Fall is going to be H-U-G-E for games!

By: Pierre Kelly

Pierre Kelly — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:08:52 +0000

Sweet! I’ll be watching that!

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:34:51 +0000

hmm, don’t see WDIV Detroit on there. Wonder why not, Grand Rapids is there!