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I've noticed that GSN intentionally obfuscates which shows they're airing that are new episodes and which are in reruns and/or outright cancelled altogether. If you go onto their website, it is impossible to figure out whether anything they're showing this month is new. Not only that, they post links and images on their site for shows that have long since been cancelled like Catch 21 and Master Minds. It's like they don't want their viewers to know what's what on the network. Like they expect viewers will just blindly accept any game show that's airing. That, in my opinion, is acting in bad faith and quite a disservice to viewers who are genuine fans of game shows and are eager to watch new episodes of shows.

A new series of Tipping Point Lucky Stars begins this weekend with guests John Barnes, Charlotte Church and Stephen Bailey. It's always a good laugh.

Here is the new trailer featuring Jo Brand, Claire Richards and Gok Wan. Can anyone figure out who else is on? Who is the guy who says "Drop Zone 4"?

https://www.instagram.com/benshephardofficial/reel/C_lb1dJIar_/?hl=en

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In other words, When a player presses their buzzer, is it really stopping on a prize or a wammy? Or is it basically predetermined who will get the wammy and when?

I've seen some heartbreaking losses on game shows, but for me, nothing tops Cathy from the epic Randy - Lori - Cathy episode of Press Your Luck from 1984, with basically the entire second round being back-and-forth spin battles. An absolutely intense, nerve-wracking round and you can see Lori's arm shake at one point.

After Cathy had racked up $13,000 or so as the first contestant to play in the second round, you could just tell she wanted to keep quiet as the others had their turn. And then Lori passed her some spins she clearly did not want. But she played them and improved her lot to about $24,000. There's one spin left and it spends about FIVE MINUTES going back and forth between the two. By the end, Cathy isn't even chanting for big bucks anymore, she would have been satisfied with $500 or whatever. But after getting up to a mind-boggling $31,408, somebody's luck had to run out and it was Cathy's. (I should point out that Double Your Money + A Spin was still on the board and you just have to think about what *could* have happened).

Much overlooked from this classic episode is Lori and Randy having their own spin battle. Randy keeps up for a while, but picking $1,000 + A Spin over the Tent Trailer (worth about $5,000 or so) might have been a goof.

Lori got hit from all directions, but managed to win almost the show's limit in a single day! The action in this one starts right at the beginning of the second round and never lets up. 3 great contestants, but poor Cathy!

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Hey all.

Hopefully this post is allowed.

I was wondering if anyone who had an audition in the last month has heard anything back.

As you can tell, I haven't heard but just wondered if that means it's game over this time or whether they are still auditioning?

Thanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhCBMkMGtQs

I’m just curious if anyone is further in the casting process than me. So far, both my partner and I have had short interviews via phone with a casting producer. That was a few weeks ago at this point. The producer said that they would forward our info to the show people and if they were interested, we would do a Zoom call.

Anyone done the Zoom or gone further than that?

Just curious what folks thought if CBS’ version of Lingo. I’ve always liked the game (in most of its versions), but was at first prepared not to like RuPaul as host, thinking maybe he’d be too over-the-top. But having watched a few episodes now, I think he does a nice job. Thoughts?

I’ve always been fascinated by game show scandals and have always wondered this with Charles Ingram on if he got too greedy because him and his wife were aiming for £64,000 because she had previously been on the show and got £32,000.

There was also suspicion going on as early as the “I’ve never heard of Craig David” question though.

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My Grandma and Grandpa were on a LMAD episode filmed Feb 20th 1969, and the letter my Grandma received showed that it was set to be aired on March 4th, 1969. She won a full-length Azurene mink coat from Dicker and Dicker if that helps. I can't find the episode anywhere! If anyone knows how to find it, I'd be very appreciative!

Hi there I've been on this subreddit for a while letting people know about my experience on the show. I figured I would do a simple AMA since I get a ton of DMs about the show and how to get on.

[CW: sexual coercion, racism towards the end]

I wanted to write this last year, but didn't have the time. But for the first anniversary of Bob's death, I wanted to reflect.

I absolutely loved The Price Is Right as a child. I loved the people, the variety, the energy. But there was another star for me: the numbers. I can't explain why, but I loved seeing them light up. I began to notice patterns (like round numbers and prices ending in 9), and I remember using my 2nd-grade divisibility rules to beat "Hit Me" without knowing the products. As I grew I began wondering questions like, "How possible is it to win at '3 Strikes?'" "How much would it make sense to throw back at 'Punch-a-Bunch?'"

And I genuinely think the reason I was hooked was because of Bob Barker's emceeing. In retrospect, his hosting demonstrated more genuine care about the games and the contestants winning than any other host's. His electricity was always the precise amount for each game: a straightforward "One Right Price" had slight buildup, while "Dice Game" or "Pathfinder" had an extra beat before the Big Reveal. His banter was equally adept with the shiest or most extraverted contestants. All while never overshadowing the show, the games, or the guests.

As I grew, two things happened. First, I developed a passion for math. Looking back, I think that love started with the beliefs that numbers were playful and understandable and that knowing about them could be powerful. But I'm not sure if I would have noticed or cared without a magnetic personality subtly convincing me I should.

I also realized I wanted to teach. And it's not a coincidence my teaching persona is kinda "game show host." Instead of ordering students around, my goal has been to present math as a game to play and invite students to devise their own strategies to beat it. Winning over crowds of 35 students with different interests, personalities, and needs came way easier than other elements of teaching. For review days, I've even invented games that infuse luck, skill, and drama--and man do I love that Big Reveal. And some of my workshops have included in-depth explorations of "Punch-a-Bunch."

Bob Barker's stage presence was supremely pivotal in my life.

And yet... while I have a lot to thank him for, I also know he repeatedly did supremely hurtful things. He coerced an unwilling employee to perform sexual acts for years and tried to buy her silence. In perfect line with this, he publicly called presenters "Barker's Beauties" as though women were items to possess. He actively discouraged hiring any women of color. He was accused of creating hostile conditions for Black contestants and coworkers alike. And then he fired a model for calling out the problematic culture he personally installed. No retrospective on him should omit these credible claims, and his legacy should absolutely include his deeply problematic, routine behavior.

It feels strange (and unfair) that someone who did so much damage to women, particularly women of color, had such an intensely positive influence on me. Even more so, I'm reconciling how the charisma I enjoyed as a kid ultimately acted as a shield for his predatory, racist, and selfish behavior.

I tried to capture that by not phrasing that *he* impacted me; it was his charm, his repartee, his ability to control the moment that was influential. I'm grateful I got to witness those traits and skills at a formative time in my life... but damn, I really wish he didn't do such shitbag things so cruelly. Hoping those he hurt have gotten the peace and justice they deserve.

I am not a finance expert, so there may be some reason this is unfeasible that I am unaware of, but I've had this thought for a while.

Game shows should pay the prize taxes for the contestants that win them. Here is why:

1. Due to inflation, the prizes are worth way less now on many shows. The most recent Survivor winner won just a little over a half of what the first winner won back in 2000. The problem is the prize amounts established in those years are such nice round numbers that it would be weird to mess with them. A million dollars has a ring to it that 1.8 million simply does not. This way you could still have that nice sounding price while adjusting it for inflation.

2. It would be eye-catching for promos. We've heard the same prize amounts touted over and over. This could be something different to advertise, where how unique it is would get more attention.

3. I've always felt the prizes were so hollow. They always talk about what the contestants could do with that kind of money, but watching, we always know they actually will receive only half of that. (It's still a life changing amount of money, but I can't help but be cynical).

4. It would eliminate the most annoying talking point, i.e. what I am saying right now. I feel like every game show I watch or every lottery prize discussion, someone chimes in and mentions the taxes. It would be nice to be rid of that for once.

Just a thought, but I feel this could be great for the viewer, the contestants, and even the shows themselves.

When ever I watch episodes of RR I always have this question in mind during filming did Mark ever get dropped whether if was for fun or for a promo or such?

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How do they select the songs that will be featured on an episode. I've noticed that the song selection skews based on sex, race, and age of the contestants. I'm just wondering what part the contestants play in the song selection process?

My buddies and I in college would watch Game Show Network til all hours. There was a show on around 2002 where there would be an online leaderboard. We'd always try and sometimes get "DennisIsFat" on the board. At 3AM it would rerun and it would be easy to get on the board with all the answers already. Don't think it was Lingo.