Comments on: “The $1,000,000 Pyramid” Applications Being Sent. Hmm…

By: Myke25

Myke25 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:33:29 +0000

Actually Dontryl, Pyramid fans need to support LMAD. If it bombs, CBS may well turn the time back over to affiliates and not try another game show. For Pyramid, or any other game show, to have a decent shot at landing on a network schedule, LMAD has to succeed. If LMAD is a hit, other networks may follow suit and Pyramid would, I think, have a good chance at getting on the air.

By: Dontryl Alexander

Dontryl Alexander — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:51:24 +0000

Well, I won't be watching LMAD. What's next for Pyramid, are there thinking about place the pyramid on network primetime or syndication?

By: Raine

Raine — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:05:32 +0000

There's an article elsewhere saying CBS chose the Wayne Brady hosted Lets Make A Deal over The $1,000,000 Pyramid. I'm pretty pissed about this since the crappy LMAD remake NBC tried a few years ago bombed so badly. http://www.thewrap.com/article/good-bye-guiding-l...

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:37:49 +0000

Whew! For a moment I thought my namesake was getting downplayed like that.

And honestly, my namesake friend, how many housewives actually WATCH daytine TV these days now that most of them are probably working for a living(except those that are "unemployed")? I'll give you the retirees angle on that since those ads that appear on TPIR these days ARE catered to them.

By: Craiggers

Craiggers — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:05:48 +0000

Don't worry about it Myke25. I just wanted to say that although I love Ferguson, I really don't think CBS would move him to daytime. He'd probably have to be watered down so that the housewife and retiree daytime crowd can tolerate him (without getting fined).

And, to make sure there's no hard feelings…. :-) (a smiley of my own)

By: Myke25

Myke25 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:22:21 +0000

Sorry Craiggers…I was just kidding about that…(kinda)!
Damn me for not putting a smiley face after that comment!
;-)

By: Craiggers

Craiggers — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:42:14 +0000

I've seen a couple of episodes of Craig Ferguson. No offense to the guy, but I don't know how well his show would work in a 10a or 3p time slot. Yes, it's funny as hell, but the censors would have a field day with CBS if it were on so early…

By: DeVares

DeVares — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:12:41 +0000

I highly doubt if The Dating Game will make the CBS schedule. If they were to possibly revive it, it would either end up on GSN or syndication (if it's the case of the latter, it will probably end up on the Fall 2010 roster).

By: Neville

Neville — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:06:36 +0000

I'm sure this goes without saying, but be sure to post here when the calls start coming! It might be an early sign of confidence from CBS :)

By: Craig

Craig — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:15:21 +0000

If/wen CBS does have Pyramid ready to go, www.cbs.com might be your best bet to get ticket info. As of right now, no official word yet.

By: Dontryl Alexander

Dontryl Alexander — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:54:37 +0000

All I'm predicting is the $1,000,000 Pyramid will be on the CBS daytime schedule by a landslide, but I can say is keep your fingers crossed; because I would love to see Pyramid and Let's Make A Deal on CBS Daytime. No way I would not see The Dating Game on the schedule; not going to happen.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:09:13 +0000

I'm really looking forward to see this coming to CBS this fall. Anyone know when/where you can get tickets to see it taped?

By: Myke25

Myke25 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:23:47 +0000

At the risk of setting Craig off again ;-)

From The Game Show Fix :
"CBS DECISION DELAYED 2 WEEKS: Wednesday was supposed to be D-Day for CBS’s decision on a replacement for The Guiding Light in September. However, insiders have told THE FIX that announcement is now expected to be held until the week of August 3. CBS executives have informed production companies they want to look at more pilots before making their choice."

I believe the only other pilots (that we knew about ) were LMAD and The Dating Game. While that fact that Pyramid is casting is a good sign…with less than 2 months until the presumed premiere date of Sept. 21, Embassy Row likely has no choice but to move forward, with or without a pick-up announcement, so they can hit the ground running if they DO get picked up.

Hopefully, it's a case of Pyramid being a go and CBS is waiting to see TDG pilot before deciding on the other green light.
But these are network executives…they're all a bit nuts! They could always decide to put repeats of Numb3rs or Craig Ferguson in that slot!

By: DeVares

DeVares — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:34:31 +0000

4 hours of Today is 2 hours too long. Bring back Concentration.

By: DeVares

DeVares — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:29:10 +0000

I love the flute clock. I thought I was the only one. Thanks for that, Dontryl. You the man.