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ABC reviving "To Tell The Truth"
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Yes, previously hosted by Clark Kent and J. Peterman.
Announcer on two earlier version was Alan Kalter, recently unemployed.
Was watching a mini-marathon of What's My Line on YouTube, followed by some recent Mike Lowe interviews. Then it hit me: revive What's My Line with Mike Rowe as host.
Here's a cached version:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...-to-tell-the-truth/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...-to-tell-the-truth/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
It won't surprise me for this to turn out like most other prime time game shows have been in recent years and only be used as filler, mainly during the Summer or holiday season.
Many moons ago when people - even some families - lived in hotels (yes, complete apartments with all amenities even, and nice at that) To Tell The Truth was a big deal game show. People didn't stay in their rooms to watch, but gathered in the lobbies to watch together. It certainly had a good, long run.
If Kitty Carlisle, Peggy Cass, Orson Bean and Bill Cullen aren't on it, what's the point?
Orson was on "Desperate Housewives" not long ago so I guess he's still with us. And on "Dr. Quinn" before that.
Yes, I guess I could spend the money and watch one of those cable channels, but I have neither the money nor the time.
As much as I like Anthony playing characters, i don't care much for the idea of him as a host.
Orson was on "Desperate Housewives" not long ago so I guess he's still with us. And on "Dr. Quinn" before that.
Yes, I guess I could spend the money and watch one of those cable channels, but I have neither the money nor the time.
As much as I like Anthony playing characters, i don't care much for the idea of him as a host.
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Forgot to mention Bud Collier who I think was the first host. Gary Moore was host of " I've Got A Secret".
Perhaps to have people today's audiences have heard of play a fun game, which they may be perfectly capable of despite not being dead.
And of course I would want Garry Moore as host.
I could probably see the classic show if I had a better antenna or spent the money for actual cable channels, but I just had to say it.
Re: Page not found... Just click on the News link on the top and it'll be on that page.
As for me, they are screwing up a proven format. Having Anthony's mother as a Scorekeeper, the having some kind of challenge (trick) at the end of the show? Is that what it takes to make an old show more popular nowadays?
I won't be watching.
As for me, they are screwing up a proven format. Having Anthony's mother as a Scorekeeper, the having some kind of challenge (trick) at the end of the show? Is that what it takes to make an old show more popular nowadays?
I won't be watching.
Quite often, yes.
Thanks Bob. Methinks that's why I don't spend too much time watching TV nowadays. ;-)
I'm trying to think of an article I read where someone was going to revive some kind of old show/format and was told, "Don't f%%k it up." I think that advice is largely ignored nowadays...if it's even suggested in the first place. ;-)
Mike
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JMT Internet Radio
I'm trying to think of an article I read where someone was going to revive some kind of old show/format and was told, "Don't f%%k it up." I think that advice is largely ignored nowadays...if it's even suggested in the first place. ;-)
Mike
http://www.anda1anda2.com
JMT Internet Radio
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TV is no different than other types of art and entertainment--tastes change. Something can be influenced by, and evoke memories of, the past while being tailored for those changing tastes.
Were internet forums like this around in 1972, some people would have probably been griping that taking the classy Price is Right format an injecting carnival games into it would be (bleep)ing it up. Turns out that massive overhaul went pretty well. As did the overhaul to Match Game. And it's not as if To Tell the Truth didn't evolve in style and tone over its incarnations.
It seems to often be overlooked in talk about revivals that there's a reason the original shows died out. Audiences lose interest. Sometimes a near identical remake can work, other times what was once wildly popular just doesn't work for a new audience. So it goes--we don't live in a museum, after all.
Were internet forums like this around in 1972, some people would have probably been griping that taking the classy Price is Right format an injecting carnival games into it would be (bleep)ing it up. Turns out that massive overhaul went pretty well. As did the overhaul to Match Game. And it's not as if To Tell the Truth didn't evolve in style and tone over its incarnations.
It seems to often be overlooked in talk about revivals that there's a reason the original shows died out. Audiences lose interest. Sometimes a near identical remake can work, other times what was once wildly popular just doesn't work for a new audience. So it goes--we don't live in a museum, after all.
Indeed..."Concentration" wouldn't stand a chance today as it would require too much...
So very true! The (New) Price Is Right and Match Game were successfully updated in 1972, using loud music, gaudy colors (color tv was new), long microphones, and circus-type announcers ("COME ON DOWN"). So, they have always adapted to the times that we live in. Now, we expect to be able to go online and play the "online" version of the game show.
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