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If Meredith Vieira's leaving 'The View' for 'Today', will the people at 'Who wants to be a millioniare?' Hafta find a new host to take her place? And who will replace her at 'The View'?
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> If Meredith Vieira's leaving 'The View' for 'Today', will
> the people at 'Who wants to be a millioniare?' Hafta find a
> new host to take her place?
Why would they need to? Millioniare is syndicated and not affected. The question is not who will replace her on Millioniare, rather, will Vieira at some point decide that getting up early to do the Today Show creates too much stress for her to do Millioniare. But right now, I just don't see it being a problem. I'm not sure Millioniare is even recorded on a daily basis. They may do a bunch of shows all at once. If anyone knows, please shed some light on this.
And who will replace her at
> 'The View'?
>
This has already been talked about. There is a search underway to get someone by September and I read on yahoo that Barbara Walters says they are getting calls from just about every agent in America!
> the people at 'Who wants to be a millioniare?' Hafta find a
> new host to take her place?
Why would they need to? Millioniare is syndicated and not affected. The question is not who will replace her on Millioniare, rather, will Vieira at some point decide that getting up early to do the Today Show creates too much stress for her to do Millioniare. But right now, I just don't see it being a problem. I'm not sure Millioniare is even recorded on a daily basis. They may do a bunch of shows all at once. If anyone knows, please shed some light on this.
And who will replace her at
> 'The View'?
>
This has already been talked about. There is a search underway to get someone by September and I read on yahoo that Barbara Walters says they are getting calls from just about every agent in America!
So far, ABC/Disney/Buena Vista is/are not letting Meredith out of her hosting gig contract which still has a bit more than 2 years left on it.
I believe the syndicated show tapes 3-4 days per week and 4 or 5 shows per day. She's already planning on finding a way to juggle Today, Millionaire and her family (husband and 3 kids).
I posted a couple days ago that one of the rumors is that ABC may finally install Charlie Gibson as the new anchor on World News Tonite and dispatch Elizabeth Vargas to The View. But they need someone to replace Gibson at GMA first (although Diane Sawyer probably wouldnt mind be the sole star of the show).
I believe the syndicated show tapes 3-4 days per week and 4 or 5 shows per day. She's already planning on finding a way to juggle Today, Millionaire and her family (husband and 3 kids).
I posted a couple days ago that one of the rumors is that ABC may finally install Charlie Gibson as the new anchor on World News Tonite and dispatch Elizabeth Vargas to The View. But they need someone to replace Gibson at GMA first (although Diane Sawyer probably wouldnt mind be the sole star of the show).
> If Meredith Vieira's leaving 'The View' for 'Today', will
> the people at 'Who wants to be a millioniare?' Hafta find a
> new host to take her place? And who will replace her at
> 'The View'?
Well, Richard Karn is free.
Unless 'The View' wants to go in a weird new direction, I'm sure he could handle 'Millionaire'.
<P ID="signature">______________
TheX, a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless, in a world of criminals who operate above the law.</P>
> the people at 'Who wants to be a millioniare?' Hafta find a
> new host to take her place? And who will replace her at
> 'The View'?
Well, Richard Karn is free.
Unless 'The View' wants to go in a weird new direction, I'm sure he could handle 'Millionaire'.
<P ID="signature">______________
TheX, a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless, in a world of criminals who operate above the law.</P>
> This has already been talked about. There is a search
> underway to get someone by September and I read on yahoo
> that Barbara Walters says they are getting calls from just
> about every agent in America!
>
I'm going to be funny here, and recommend that the new host be the lady that hosted the (VERY SHORT LIVED) Canadain version of Millionaire. She was ok, but not as good as Richard Karn would be to replace Merith on the current 30 minute edition.
It is kinda scary knowing that Barbara Walters would be a good option if modeling after the Canadian edition (minus fastest finger, ofcorse) really is the way to go...<P ID="signature">______________
"If you never say NO, How much is your YES worth?"
</P>
> underway to get someone by September and I read on yahoo
> that Barbara Walters says they are getting calls from just
> about every agent in America!
>
I'm going to be funny here, and recommend that the new host be the lady that hosted the (VERY SHORT LIVED) Canadain version of Millionaire. She was ok, but not as good as Richard Karn would be to replace Merith on the current 30 minute edition.
It is kinda scary knowing that Barbara Walters would be a good option if modeling after the Canadian edition (minus fastest finger, ofcorse) really is the way to go...<P ID="signature">______________
"If you never say NO, How much is your YES worth?"
</P>
F
fatbastard
Guest
> So far, ABC/Disney/Buena Vista is/are not letting Meredith
> out of her hosting gig contract which still has a bit more
> than 2 years left on it.
>
Her agent and Disney are negotiating an early release from Millionaire or
at least to alter the taping the schedule. The View contract runs out
in August, but they already said she's free to go.
> I believe the syndicated show tapes 3-4 days per week and 4
> or 5 shows per day. She's already planning on finding a way
> to juggle Today, Millionaire and her family (husband and 3
> kids).
>
They tape 200 shows in 4 months. Pretty grueling stuff.
> I posted a couple days ago that one of the rumors is that
> ABC may finally install Charlie Gibson as the new anchor on
> World News Tonite and dispatch Elizabeth Vargas to The View.
> But they need someone to replace Gibson at GMA first
> (although Diane Sawyer probably wouldnt mind be the sole
> star of the show).
>
> out of her hosting gig contract which still has a bit more
> than 2 years left on it.
>
Her agent and Disney are negotiating an early release from Millionaire or
at least to alter the taping the schedule. The View contract runs out
in August, but they already said she's free to go.
> I believe the syndicated show tapes 3-4 days per week and 4
> or 5 shows per day. She's already planning on finding a way
> to juggle Today, Millionaire and her family (husband and 3
> kids).
>
They tape 200 shows in 4 months. Pretty grueling stuff.
> I posted a couple days ago that one of the rumors is that
> ABC may finally install Charlie Gibson as the new anchor on
> World News Tonite and dispatch Elizabeth Vargas to The View.
> But they need someone to replace Gibson at GMA first
> (although Diane Sawyer probably wouldnt mind be the sole
> star of the show).
>
A
alex984
Guest
In terms of "The View" I'm hearing CNN's Solidad O'Brien or Fox's E.D. Hill are the front runners to become the new host.
> > This has already been talked about. There is a search
> > underway to get someone by September and I read on yahoo
> > that Barbara Walters says they are getting calls from just
>
> > about every agent in America!
> >
> I'm going to be funny here, and recommend that the new host
> be the lady that hosted the (VERY SHORT LIVED) Canadain
> version of Millionaire. She was ok, but not as good as
> Richard Karn would be to replace Merith on the current 30
> minute edition.
>
> It is kinda scary knowing that Barbara Walters would be a
> good option if modeling after the Canadian edition (minus
> fastest finger, ofcorse) really is the way to go...
>
> > This has already been talked about. There is a search
> > underway to get someone by September and I read on yahoo
> > that Barbara Walters says they are getting calls from just
>
> > about every agent in America!
> >
> I'm going to be funny here, and recommend that the new host
> be the lady that hosted the (VERY SHORT LIVED) Canadain
> version of Millionaire. She was ok, but not as good as
> Richard Karn would be to replace Merith on the current 30
> minute edition.
>
> It is kinda scary knowing that Barbara Walters would be a
> good option if modeling after the Canadian edition (minus
> fastest finger, ofcorse) really is the way to go...
>
J
Joseph_Gallant
Guest
YeziKnoradio suggests:
> I'm going to be funny here, and recommend that the new host
> be the lady that hosted the (VERY SHORT LIVED) Canadian
> version of Millionaire. She was ok, but not as good as
> Richard Karn would be to replace Meredith (Vieira) on the current 30
> minute edition.
I believe the Canadian version of "Millionaire" was hosted by Pamela Wallin, who like Vieira, does have news experience (but Wallin has far more news experience than Vieira). IIRC, it was taped in New York on the U.S. "Millionaire" set.
"Millionaire" is not the easiest game show to host. A host(ess) needs to have a "sympathy factor" towards contestants, given the huge money involved. Not every game show host(ess) can successfully host that show.
While it might be possible for Vieira to continue hosting "Millionaire" while co-hosting "Today" (remember, Hugh Downs hosted "Concentration" for the first six and a half years he hosted the "Today Show", but then again, "Concentration" was on NBC and not syndicated), if she leaves, the producers would need to find a replacement who has the same kind of "sympathy factor" that both Vieira and Regis Philbin (who hosted the primetime version) have.
Maybe Tom Bergeron or Bob Costas will become possible replacement hosts. I feel both of them "have what it takes" to host the show, and they both live on the East Coast (Bergeron commutes west to emcee "Dancing With The Stars"), so the show's point of origination would be able to remain in New York City.
> I'm going to be funny here, and recommend that the new host
> be the lady that hosted the (VERY SHORT LIVED) Canadian
> version of Millionaire. She was ok, but not as good as
> Richard Karn would be to replace Meredith (Vieira) on the current 30
> minute edition.
I believe the Canadian version of "Millionaire" was hosted by Pamela Wallin, who like Vieira, does have news experience (but Wallin has far more news experience than Vieira). IIRC, it was taped in New York on the U.S. "Millionaire" set.
"Millionaire" is not the easiest game show to host. A host(ess) needs to have a "sympathy factor" towards contestants, given the huge money involved. Not every game show host(ess) can successfully host that show.
While it might be possible for Vieira to continue hosting "Millionaire" while co-hosting "Today" (remember, Hugh Downs hosted "Concentration" for the first six and a half years he hosted the "Today Show", but then again, "Concentration" was on NBC and not syndicated), if she leaves, the producers would need to find a replacement who has the same kind of "sympathy factor" that both Vieira and Regis Philbin (who hosted the primetime version) have.
Maybe Tom Bergeron or Bob Costas will become possible replacement hosts. I feel both of them "have what it takes" to host the show, and they both live on the East Coast (Bergeron commutes west to emcee "Dancing With The Stars"), so the show's point of origination would be able to remain in New York City.
H
HomerJay
Guest
>
> I posted a couple days ago that one of the rumors is that
> ABC may finally install Charlie Gibson as the new anchor on
> World News Tonite and dispatch Elizabeth Vargas to The View.
> But they need someone to replace Gibson at GMA first
> (although Diane Sawyer probably wouldnt mind be the sole
> star of the show).
>
If ABC demotes Vargas for being pregnant, which is what it would amount to, I hope there's an option for her to sue the bleep out of Mickey. While I said Gibson should have been the anchor of WNT in the first place, the decision was made, and there's no valid reason for taking Vargas off the beat just because she's having a baby. It wouldn't be an issue if Woodruff hadn't been hurt, and it shouldn't be one now. Rotate Gibson and Sawyer on WNT or just put in one or the other during the maternity leave, but that's it.
> I posted a couple days ago that one of the rumors is that
> ABC may finally install Charlie Gibson as the new anchor on
> World News Tonite and dispatch Elizabeth Vargas to The View.
> But they need someone to replace Gibson at GMA first
> (although Diane Sawyer probably wouldnt mind be the sole
> star of the show).
>
If ABC demotes Vargas for being pregnant, which is what it would amount to, I hope there's an option for her to sue the bleep out of Mickey. While I said Gibson should have been the anchor of WNT in the first place, the decision was made, and there's no valid reason for taking Vargas off the beat just because she's having a baby. It wouldn't be an issue if Woodruff hadn't been hurt, and it shouldn't be one now. Rotate Gibson and Sawyer on WNT or just put in one or the other during the maternity leave, but that's it.
> Maybe Tom Bergeron or Bob Costas will become possible
> replacement hosts. I feel both of them "have what it takes"
> to host the show, and they both live on the East Coast
> (Bergeron commutes west to emcee "Dancing With The Stars"),
> so the show's point of origination would be able to remain
> in New York City.
>
Bob Costas would never do that.
Tom Bergeron DOES have some time on his hands ever since his version of Hollywood Squares ceased production. All he has now is the weekly America's Funniest Home Videos and the occasional Dancing With The Stars. Poor guy needs a job.
> replacement hosts. I feel both of them "have what it takes"
> to host the show, and they both live on the East Coast
> (Bergeron commutes west to emcee "Dancing With The Stars"),
> so the show's point of origination would be able to remain
> in New York City.
>
Bob Costas would never do that.
Tom Bergeron DOES have some time on his hands ever since his version of Hollywood Squares ceased production. All he has now is the weekly America's Funniest Home Videos and the occasional Dancing With The Stars. Poor guy needs a job.
I just love how everyone ignorned by point about it not being an issue, and went ahead speculating about a new Millionaire host, even though there hasn't even been any indication that Viera is leaving that show.
You just can't help yourselves, can you?
> YeziKnoradio suggests:
>
> > I'm going to be funny here, and recommend that the new
> host
> > be the lady that hosted the (VERY SHORT LIVED) Canadian
> > version of Millionaire. She was ok, but not as good as
> > Richard Karn would be to replace Meredith (Vieira) on the
> current 30
> > minute edition.
>
> I believe the Canadian version of "Millionaire" was hosted
> by Pamela Wallin, who like Vieira, does have news experience
> (but Wallin has far more news experience than Vieira). IIRC,
> it was taped in New York on the U.S. "Millionaire" set.
>
> "Millionaire" is not the easiest game show to host. A
> host(ess) needs to have a "sympathy factor" towards
> contestants, given the huge money involved. Not every game
> show host(ess) can successfully host that show.
>
> While it might be possible for Vieira to continue hosting
> "Millionaire" while co-hosting "Today" (remember, Hugh Downs
> hosted "Concentration" for the first six and a half years he
> hosted the "Today Show", but then again, "Concentration" was
> on NBC and not syndicated), if she leaves, the producers
> would need to find a replacement who has the same kind of
> "sympathy factor" that both Vieira and Regis Philbin (who
> hosted the primetime version) have.
>
> Maybe Tom Bergeron or Bob Costas will become possible
> replacement hosts. I feel both of them "have what it takes"
> to host the show, and they both live on the East Coast
> (Bergeron commutes west to emcee "Dancing With The Stars"),
> so the show's point of origination would be able to remain
> in New York City.
>
You just can't help yourselves, can you?
> YeziKnoradio suggests:
>
> > I'm going to be funny here, and recommend that the new
> host
> > be the lady that hosted the (VERY SHORT LIVED) Canadian
> > version of Millionaire. She was ok, but not as good as
> > Richard Karn would be to replace Meredith (Vieira) on the
> current 30
> > minute edition.
>
> I believe the Canadian version of "Millionaire" was hosted
> by Pamela Wallin, who like Vieira, does have news experience
> (but Wallin has far more news experience than Vieira). IIRC,
> it was taped in New York on the U.S. "Millionaire" set.
>
> "Millionaire" is not the easiest game show to host. A
> host(ess) needs to have a "sympathy factor" towards
> contestants, given the huge money involved. Not every game
> show host(ess) can successfully host that show.
>
> While it might be possible for Vieira to continue hosting
> "Millionaire" while co-hosting "Today" (remember, Hugh Downs
> hosted "Concentration" for the first six and a half years he
> hosted the "Today Show", but then again, "Concentration" was
> on NBC and not syndicated), if she leaves, the producers
> would need to find a replacement who has the same kind of
> "sympathy factor" that both Vieira and Regis Philbin (who
> hosted the primetime version) have.
>
> Maybe Tom Bergeron or Bob Costas will become possible
> replacement hosts. I feel both of them "have what it takes"
> to host the show, and they both live on the East Coast
> (Bergeron commutes west to emcee "Dancing With The Stars"),
> so the show's point of origination would be able to remain
> in New York City.
>
> So far, ABC/Disney/Buena Vista is/are not letting Meredith
> out of her hosting gig contract which still has a bit more
> than 2 years left on it.
>
> I believe the syndicated show tapes 3-4 days per week and 4
> or 5 shows per day. She's already planning on finding a way
> to juggle Today, Millionaire and her family (husband and 3
> kids).
>
> I posted a couple days ago that one of the rumors is that
> ABC may finally install Charlie Gibson as the new anchor on
> World News Tonite and dispatch Elizabeth Vargas to The View.
> But they need someone to replace Gibson at GMA first
> (although Diane Siawyer probably wouldnt mind be the sole
> star of the show).
>
REGIS.
But then we'd have to find someone to replace him on Regis and Kelly. But we could get Bob Scheiffer, since he seems to be available now...
> out of her hosting gig contract which still has a bit more
> than 2 years left on it.
>
> I believe the syndicated show tapes 3-4 days per week and 4
> or 5 shows per day. She's already planning on finding a way
> to juggle Today, Millionaire and her family (husband and 3
> kids).
>
> I posted a couple days ago that one of the rumors is that
> ABC may finally install Charlie Gibson as the new anchor on
> World News Tonite and dispatch Elizabeth Vargas to The View.
> But they need someone to replace Gibson at GMA first
> (although Diane Siawyer probably wouldnt mind be the sole
> star of the show).
>
REGIS.
But then we'd have to find someone to replace him on Regis and Kelly. But we could get Bob Scheiffer, since he seems to be available now...
> So far, ABC/Disney/Buena Vista is/are not letting Meredith
> out of her hosting gig contract which still has a bit more
> than 2 years left on it.
>
> I believe the syndicated show tapes 3-4 days per week and 4
> or 5 shows per day. She's already planning on finding a way
> to juggle Today, Millionaire and her family (husband and 3
> kids).
>
> I posted a couple days ago that one of the rumors is that
> ABC may finally install Charlie Gibson as the new anchor on
> World News Tonite and dispatch Elizabeth Vargas to The View.
> But they need someone to replace Gibson at GMA first
> (although Diane Sawyer probably wouldnt mind be the sole
> star of the show).
>
You're brilliant. Richard Karn to GMA. Charles Gibson to World News Tonight. Elizabeth Vargsas to The View.
> out of her hosting gig contract which still has a bit more
> than 2 years left on it.
>
> I believe the syndicated show tapes 3-4 days per week and 4
> or 5 shows per day. She's already planning on finding a way
> to juggle Today, Millionaire and her family (husband and 3
> kids).
>
> I posted a couple days ago that one of the rumors is that
> ABC may finally install Charlie Gibson as the new anchor on
> World News Tonite and dispatch Elizabeth Vargas to The View.
> But they need someone to replace Gibson at GMA first
> (although Diane Sawyer probably wouldnt mind be the sole
> star of the show).
>
You're brilliant. Richard Karn to GMA. Charles Gibson to World News Tonight. Elizabeth Vargsas to The View.
C
Chopper8
Guest
Re: New 'millionaire' host? Not Karn!
> YeziKnoradio suggests:
>
> > I'm going to be funny here, and recommend that the new
> host
> > be the lady that hosted the (VERY SHORT LIVED) Canadian
> > version of Millionaire. She was ok, but not as good as
> > Richard Karn would be to replace Meredith (Vieira) on the
> current 30
> > minute edition.
>
> I believe the Canadian version of "Millionaire" was hosted
> by Pamela Wallin, who like Vieira, does have news experience
> (but Wallin has far more news experience than Vieira). IIRC,
> it was taped in New York on the U.S. "Millionaire" set.
>
> "Millionaire" is not the easiest game show to host. A
> host(ess) needs to have a "sympathy factor" towards
> contestants, given the huge money involved. Not every game
> show host(ess) can successfully host that show.
>
> While it might be possible for Vieira to continue hosting
> "Millionaire" while co-hosting "Today" (remember, Hugh Downs
> hosted "Concentration" for the first six and a half years he
> hosted the "Today Show", but then again, "Concentration" was
> on NBC and not syndicated), if she leaves, the producers
> would need to find a replacement who has the same kind of
> "sympathy factor" that both Vieira and Regis Philbin (who
> hosted the primetime version) have.
>
> Maybe Tom Bergeron or Bob Costas will become possible
> replacement hosts. I feel both of them "have what it takes"
> to host the show, and they both live on the East Coast
> (Bergeron commutes west to emcee "Dancing With The Stars"),
> so the show's point of origination would be able to remain
> in New York City.
>
I would like to see Regis return. I liked Richard Karn on Home Improvement.
Watching him on a game show format. I find his actions to be forced & fake.
> YeziKnoradio suggests:
>
> > I'm going to be funny here, and recommend that the new
> host
> > be the lady that hosted the (VERY SHORT LIVED) Canadian
> > version of Millionaire. She was ok, but not as good as
> > Richard Karn would be to replace Meredith (Vieira) on the
> current 30
> > minute edition.
>
> I believe the Canadian version of "Millionaire" was hosted
> by Pamela Wallin, who like Vieira, does have news experience
> (but Wallin has far more news experience than Vieira). IIRC,
> it was taped in New York on the U.S. "Millionaire" set.
>
> "Millionaire" is not the easiest game show to host. A
> host(ess) needs to have a "sympathy factor" towards
> contestants, given the huge money involved. Not every game
> show host(ess) can successfully host that show.
>
> While it might be possible for Vieira to continue hosting
> "Millionaire" while co-hosting "Today" (remember, Hugh Downs
> hosted "Concentration" for the first six and a half years he
> hosted the "Today Show", but then again, "Concentration" was
> on NBC and not syndicated), if she leaves, the producers
> would need to find a replacement who has the same kind of
> "sympathy factor" that both Vieira and Regis Philbin (who
> hosted the primetime version) have.
>
> Maybe Tom Bergeron or Bob Costas will become possible
> replacement hosts. I feel both of them "have what it takes"
> to host the show, and they both live on the East Coast
> (Bergeron commutes west to emcee "Dancing With The Stars"),
> so the show's point of origination would be able to remain
> in New York City.
>
I would like to see Regis return. I liked Richard Karn on Home Improvement.
Watching him on a game show format. I find his actions to be forced & fake.
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