Thus Mr. Osmond, whose resume includes the dueling “Donny and Marie Shows” on ABC and
in first-run broadcast syndication, has had a long career as a recording artist, beginning with such
chart-topping #1 singles as “Crazy Horses” and “One Bad Apple.” He began his career in the
1960s as a guest on classic TV’s “The Andy Williams Show.”

On Polydor/Interscope Geffen A&M, his recording credits include “Winning Combination” in
1977, the 1979 follow-up “Goin’ Coconuts” and “Donny & Marie - Featuring Songs from Their
Television Series,” for which he recorded alongside his sister Marie, who had a successful country music career in the 1970s with her classic adult standard “Paper Roses.”

Mr. Osmond is currently in the process of hosting “Donny’s Pyramid Game,” from Japanese-
owned Sony Pictures Television International. Taping begins later this month in the U.K. for the
program’s previsiously announced late May launch.

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I truly believe the best is yet to come for game shows as a whole in every category. And here’s why…..

Just look at the shows we have now, I don’t need to remind you of them. Now take a look at what’s coming down the pipe very soon…

1. Let’s Play Crosswords, based on what we’ve heard and seen, could be one of the best new games to come along in syndication in a while, at least since Millionaire, anyway.

2. How long did we clamor for Temptation to come to the states, well it finally has, and hey, if the format stays true to the Aussie version, or at least the original “Sale”, and Rossi can prove he can pull it off, so to speak, we’ve got another great hit on our hands.

3. Then there’s GSN. Yes, they are finally realizing that game shows is what makes that network good, and they never should have abandoned it in the first place. (Need I remind you of Kenny vs. Spenny…YICK)
Anyway, there are promising new shows coming, and still many more in development, including…wait for it……….GRAND SLAM!

4. And let’s be honest, Networks and execs are far from done with primetime. These days you can’t go a full week without hearing about a new show idea, or a new show concept that could be the next big thing, you never know, shows are being talked about all the time.

5. We have a great variety of games to choose from, and variety is a very good thing. Believe me, if every show followed the same premise, or same concept, it would get pretty boring. That’s why it’s nice to have such a variety of shows (Quiz-Based, Puzzle, Luck, etc.) we have a lot to choose from, and we watch what we feel is good to see. This is in regards to everyone, not just hardcore game show fans.

Finally, in this genre, ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! Who knows where the next truly great winning moment, or great moment in general will come from. There are a lot of these moments to come, I don’t care who you are, no one can deny that. I could go on about this, but you get the idea.

Pyramid had potential, but it needed some work. The set and theme song made it look like a rave was going on, and I didn’t like how they focused on the celebrities so much. Let the contestant be the star. Also, the tournament tried too hard to give away the big money, which made it fit in with all the other big money shows of the last eight years. Winning both Winner’s Circles was a great idea, but abbreviating the tourney in case it didn’t happen was just lame.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh8Xy0UWn-s

I also think that the tournament format was too confusing and the SUPER SIX didn’t have a car up for grabs in the $100,000 tournament rounds. Also some tournaments didn’t use the fastest to the top format and there wasn’t many $25,000 winners to play the tournament round.

I liked Hollywood Squares so much. However, the only time I got to see H2 was on GSN as the channel here in Cleveland didn’t pick it up after I think 2 maybe 3 seasons. That was an excellent show when I saw it. I give you that. I didn’t see the original Joker’s Wild until 5 years ago. Until then I thought JW90 was AMAZING. I may be the only person who likes this idea but I would love to see “Double Dare” revived (the Trebek adult show).

TTD90 with Patrick “YOOOOOOOOU WIIIIIIIIIN” Wayne….that was a shame that was hideous. I didn’t know about Lange’s ringing endorsement. That’s bloody brilliant.

After thinking about what I had posted I figured somebody was going to do that b/c I occasionally do that. My actual new years resolution is not to get mad at people for something I would do myself (i.e., saying somebody is on crack and not wanting someone to say that I was). That’s the only reason I said it was “cool”. Probably poor word choice (I have had a few instances recently in the real world with that, so I’m not shocked it happened online twice in the last two days at two different forums).

1. What about Hollywood Squares? The 1998-2004 version was flat out AWESOME! Updated for the 21st Century…yes. But it had everything: original format, great host, great celebs, an exciting Tournament, and just all around game show goodness. I do however agree with you on some points. Like Card Sharks ‘01, Blech! Joker’s Wild ‘90…Eh, it was Ok. TTD ‘90…..If you remember, Jim Lange was actually quoted as saying Wayne would be a great game show host! LOL Oh Jim, if you only knew…. ROFL, so okay I see your point, but some revivals over the course of history have been very good, if not better that some originals.

2. You thought William’s comment was “cool?” He said YOU were on Crack. At least I never said you were on any illegal drug! ROFL

Now it’s clear that it was the producers at SONY that ruined it. They need to bring it back and with a $1,000,000 tournament this time.

All these game show “revivals” have disappointed me yet Pyramid didn’t do it as much. I’m glad UK Pyramid is doing well and like someone else here said it would be quality if BBC America picked up reruns.

Ever since the Card Sharks travesty, I personally thought that everyone soured on Freemantle. I guess I was wrong, but you don’t have to pull all this s&$t about being “reactionary game show blogger”. I’ve recently started coming to this F%*^(NG site a couple weeks ago. I doubt I’ll be coming back now.

It’s people like Intelligentfan777 that makes people not want to “talk” or express opinions. All you had to say mate was, “Why say that without going into detail?” or “Explain, Kid!” Stuff I do on other forums which strangely now seem more respectful (and there’s a weekly death threat that has to be handled there).