-Million Dollar Password (yeah, there’s no chance it’ll happen, given Fremantle’s “celebrities over hosting talent” hiring policy, but hey, maybe Regis can use a helping hand).
-The Joker’s Wild (hey, it ALMOST was revived; given the current Writer’s Block strike, it could still happen).
-Press Your Luck (see comment #2, although you’d probably have to fight Todd Newton for hosting duties).
-Game Show Marathon (unlikely, but I’d take you over Ricki Lake any day on any game show, even Quicksilver).

I wasn’t alive when Jim Peck fell into the career-slaying “3s A Crowd”, but you still have time. If this show fares no better than any other Fox gameshow (and it might very well turn out that way), heed my (and other Buzzerblog members) advice. Otherwise, you could very well end up spending the next ten years hosting parade competitions and local elderly talk shows (like Jim Peck- see “I Remember”).

Thanks for letting us know that the show may not be as bad as we think it might be, even considering

1) on paper, it can easily turn into something resembling one of Chuck Barris’ (many, many) disasters
2) “Hi, I’m Fox Network. You may remember me from such game shows as ‘The Rich List’ and ‘Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?’”
3) the home country’s game show tipped just a smidge over the edge; will local police departments make this “Must-See-TV”?

Just being tongue-in-cheek here, don’t worry…
Seriously though, the best of luck (and if “Russian Roulette” is any indication, skill) to you, both of which you have, including some serious guts for hosting this!

Really enjoy reading your comments and I appreciate your concern and support! The truth (no pun intended) is that I was reluctant to sign on for this one for all the reasons you have mentioned. But once we got in the studio and started taping, the show became something different altogether.

I’ll leave it to you to view and decide for yourselves, but I think you’ll find it to be thought provoking and really watchable. It certainly has those moments that make you squirm and make me uncomfortable, but it also has some unbelievably poignant and even sweet moments. I really think it’s gonna do well and all of us gameshow fans will enjoy it too….or it may kill my career!!:)

Anyway, Thanks for letting me put my two-cents worth in and I hope you like the show. It might just surprise you. It sure did me.

All the Best,

Mark L. Walberg

Or (devil’s advocate) Mark believed this was a good concept and wanted to be on board.

I don’t think Mark’s career will die because of this. After all, there is Temptation Island on his resumé.

I also thought Mark should have hosted Temptation, but nothing can save that sinking ship except fro a total redo.

FYI, Nothing But the truth was the original title for the To Tell The Truth pilot, went it went to series it was re-named but in early epsiodes Bud Collyer made references to the old title. i.e. after the imposters come in Bud would say “one has sworn to tell nothing but the truth”.

Here’s hoping this show dies a quick and painful death so that not only Mark L. Walberg can find a better game show to host, but also producers nationwide finally give in to the writers’ requests in order to prevent terrible shows like these from ever cropping up again.

you’d REALLY have to take a dare or something to aply for this show, but MAN….

jerry springer and maury, eat your heart out!