Comments on: Who Disturbed “The Price is Right” While I Was on Vacation?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:01:47 +0000

The show has changed of they years, but the changes weren't so drastic that they took away the familair feel of the show. I think that's why the Price Is Right has been succesful, the changes to the show were reasonable. I think having LCD readouts for the showcase podiums is a reasonable change. It's one of the better changes since Season 36. It's still one of the one of the few game shows that doesn't have a cold set that resembles a spaceship or dramatic music cues, but I don't like the directon the show has been going in since Season 36.

By: jwc

jwc — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:30:17 +0000

Now when they start altering game play and they might see ratings go down the drain…we'll talk then. Me personally, I think some folks need to get a life and stop fussing and complaining about everything. I think that their one chance to stay connected with the folks at 7800 Beverly Blvd has been shot to the ground by the contant bickering of the host, staff, and etc that's over there! But as for me, I will continue to watch the show and I really look forward to season 38! Folks in an age where tv shows don't last at the very minimum of one season and we have this crown jewel of daytime tv still bringing in the fun, entertainment, and revenue for the Tiffany Network…we should be very grateful that this show is still on!!!! BTW, was I the only one that liked The New Price Is Right 1994 ?

By: jwc

jwc — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:29:59 +0000

Ya know, I've been watching TPIR since I was a baby and I might be the minority but I could honestly care less about all these changes that's been made or will be made OR was discussed but never came to fruition. I mean, I've been watching this show for years due to the pure entertainment of seeing people win money, trips, cars, and the such. I could care less if the add in a few HD monitors, LCD/LED screens, lightbulbs on stage, the new "door 5/homebase"! Does this alter the show ? No! As long as they stick to the format that made Mark Goodson Productions and CBS a buttload of money…..I don't care!

By: deno1matchgamefan

deno1matchgamefan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:24:54 +0000

This is to polescreamer – if you can't stand any change to "The Price Is Right", where were you when Barker fired Holly, Janice, Kathleen, and the others for BS reasons – sounds like a hypocrite to me! Thank God I never have been on Golden Road as a member – I would have been kicked off a long time ago!

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:04:29 +0000

I'd scratch my head too if I was in disbelief of whatever was going on there. I don't know anything about Twitter, but I do know is that whatever comes out of there has to come from a reliable source. Anything less & it'll be regarded as just hearsey untill proven otherwise.

By: MrQuiz

MrQuiz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:56:01 +0000

Is it just me, or are these so-called "fans" in such desperate need of a hug, a hobby, TWO gallons of their favorite flavor ice cream, and most importantly, A LIFE? (and, what might these poor souls do when the end finally comes for Barker?)

As thick as Drew's hide is, I can't help but wonder if he still finds himself resisting temptation to scratch his head in disbelief over some of this BS…

By: polescreamer

polescreamer — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:19:58 +0000

I can't stand seeing change to TPIR. I am going to go outside,pull my pants down, and scream at the telephone pole. Anybody here from GR care to join me?

lmao(just kidding), but you looked!

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:22:34 +0000

I would like to add that the problem is exactly that- it hasn't changed since 1972. The set is old, and it's really falling apart. They're trying to make the change look as close to the old set as possible, but without the wear and tear. It's pretty much the same as if you had a 40-year old refrigerator that doesn't keep your food cold. Why wouldn't you try to replace it for something that essentially does the same thing? Really, the set shouldn't make people so upset, as long as it is the same show. remember, it's 2009.

By: MrQuiz

MrQuiz — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:22:32 +0000

(Cont'd from previous posts) To wit: HOT POTATO (1984), BREAK THE BANK (1985), COUCH POTATOES (1989), and some Canadian game shows, like TALKABOUT and HONEYMOON GAME had used them long before the eggcrate, Solari-board, and whatever else had been in use at the time, became obsloete (or is headed there). I grew up watching game shows that incorporated just about every scoring device ever used (including, GASP! a chalkboard!!!) And, like many other die-hard, card-carrying "old skool" game show fans, nothing will ever "do it" like the "eggcrate." But, like it or not, we will somehow get used to the technology, to the point of mere toleration. However, I'm going on record with this. I draw a very hard line on the day we see lock-out devices with signs that flash "PICK ME!!" "I WAS FIRST!!" "OOH! OOH! ME!! ME!!!" "I KNOW IT!! I KNOW IT!" I have spoken.

By: MrQuiz

MrQuiz — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:21:11 +0000

In 1975, when the tote boards in Contestant's Row went from the original "eggcrate" displays, to the "slant-block" displays that's going to be displaced, I didn't much care for them. But, in time, I got used to them. And I'll also admit that I kinda loathe the flat-screen LCD video displays that are taking over. For one thing, they're either too stark- almost to the point of making "hi-tech" look cheap (IMO), or (using WOF and CATCH 21 as examples), the technology can be visually grating. But, let me make another point, here: though not nearly as widespread as they're now becoming, the use of video monitors as scoring devices has been around for over 25 years.

By: MrQuiz

MrQuiz — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:19:25 +0000

Out of sheer curiosity, I checked out the GR website. While evryone is entitled to an opinion, some of the complaints are sheer BS, to put it mildly. I'd be the first to admit that I never cared for (what I perceived at a given time to be) "change"- be it anything from wholesale, to a "tweak here and a goose there," but, c'mon, people! GET A GRIP, DAMMIT! I mean, what the hell are we talkin' here, REALLY?

By: dond13

dond13 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:28:24 +0000

I like the new changes. Granted I am on game show sites but I didn't hear much complaining about when Conan o' Brien replaced Jay Leno on the tonight show. The set got a whole new look, they moved to universal studios, and got a new house band, replacing kevin eubanks with max wienberg. And I didn't hear people complain. LIke i said, I am on gs sites and not a talk show site. Also I understand it was like 19 years instead of 35, but the same principle is there.
I am also not trying to complain about anyone here.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:16:10 +0000

Drew's allowing comments back on his blog, but they are moderated from now on, and the topic which Drew said had the incriminating post (Lanisha's pictures) has been deleted.

Also, I don't know what else I can say about G-R.net that Homer Jay and Tony haven't covered except…there's degrees, and I think a lot of us do try to be balanced and in the middle, but it's tricky when there's so many different opinions of strengths on both ends of the table.

Providing a unique perspective(pun intended),
Jordan

By: Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:18:29 +0000

Here's something I've been wondering.

There are conflicting reports about the displays in Contestant's Row. Based on the photos that Drew has provided, they seem to be LED displays – that is, light emitting diode – that utilize the old cases and will, in effect, look exactly the same.

However, some people are saying that they are in fact LCD monitors – liquid crystal displays – instead. Do we know which one it actually is?

By: Narro87

Narro87 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:04:05 +0000

I've always wondered how people could think that TPiR could change hosts without changing nothing else and still go strong. The 'retro charm' of the show has always hinged on having the anchor of the host. Freemantle knew full well that no one could replace Bob and very wisely decided to drag the show–kicking and screaming, no doubt–into this decade. However, they did so without sacrificing a single ounce of what was always the core of TPiR: audience participation in pricing games that any savvy shopper should be able to win. There's still the excitment of seeing the new car, the tense moments of waiting for the reveal, and the clamor of the crowd who's playing the game just as much as the contestant, and as long as that core is celebrated and cherished, bring on the brighter sets, new directing, and flashy graphics. What could they possibly hurt?