The New and Old Clock

Well, some Youtuber decided to upload some rare gems that GSN aired a few years ago. I do have to say, this is an older show that I enjoyed. Beat the Clock was not the most interesting show, but it could be fun. The 1969-1974 version of the show was my favorite, even though it was dirt cheap. It was just nothing but fun. Jack Narz was a good host at this show. And the pipe organ music was fun. The celebrity guests also did some shows, like Tom Kennedy, Patti Decutcsh, Dick Clark, Leslie Nielsen, Richard Dawson, and others. It was just fun to see them win stunts, and also a little bit of proof big money isn't necessarily the key to all game shows. I mean this show gave out very cheap amounts, I won't lie about that. But the stunts were fun, and it was fun to watch the celebrities.

Announcer Gene Wood took over when Jack Narz left in 1972. He did a very respectable job. As a matter of fact, he seems to be the one everyone remembers from this version. He did a good job, but I preferred Jack. Hey the show was still fun. Also later in the run, it was just one couple, instead of 2 couples competing against each other. It was really fun IMO. Yeah, it was better than the original B&W version.

Online Pick of the Week (5/13) - Color I've Got a Secret

Well for this week, I chose a color episode of I've Got A Secret from 1972, with Greg Morris as the Guest.

I've Got A Secret, My Online Pick of the Week

Online Pick of the Week (5/5) - Three on a Match

Well, in memory of Bob Stewart, I chose one of his creations. Three on A Match. Bill Cullen Hosts. If you follow all episodes that still exist, you'll see the big winner Fred Abrahams. Enjoy.

R.I.P. Bob Stewart

Out With the Old, and In With The New

Well, for this next week (and possibly beyond), GSN will be airing Donnymid at 10:30am and 3:00am replacing The $25,000 Pyramid. They say it should last only a week, but I highly doubt it. I personally think $25K is a goner. Sorry, I think that's what the NEW meant on the PDF's. Well, we'll just see what happens. It's a good exchange for me. I love Donnymid and he was a good host. I also liked the 6/20 format. The only thing that pissed me off was the judging. Really, Bike is not good enough for bicycle? Give me a break. Well, I'm excited. And also apparently $25K is on Friday nights still, but for how long? We'll just wait and see. I doubt it's a placeholder for a different season of $25K.

Remembering a Legend - Bob Stewart

Well, just a couple weeks after the famous host of Pyramid  Dick Clark passed away, the creator dies. Bob Stewart, the creator of Pyramid, and other shows like Chain Reaction, Jackpot! Go!, The Price is Right, Password passed away yesterday at the age of 91 from natural causes. Well, 91 is a long life. I do have to say, Bob was a bright man. Many of his formats and shows were awesome, and fun. And yes, I enjoyed Three on a Match a little bit. Pyramid is my absolute favorite of his productions. Chain Reaction was my 2nd favorite. He created a lot of good stuff, and we owe a great deal of thanks to him.

R.I.P. Bob Stewart

Condolences to his family at this difficult time.

Let Them Eat Waffles

Thinking back to my childhood, I do have to say one of my favorite cartoons was Invader Zim. I once again got hooked early in 2010 when Nicktoons brought it back. Ah it was a funny show, Zim was stupidly hilarious, Dib couldn't foil his plot (even though there was no need to) and Grrr was stupid. The characters were funny, and this show was enjoyable from time to time. My favorite episode was Zim Eats Waffles where Dib puts a hidden camera in his house, and he's eating waffles for breakfast. Good times. Haven't seen it lately and don't know if it's on in reruns still, but this was a fun show.

Watch Your Step

Well, over the years GSN has made many originals. My favorite, Russian Roulette. This was a good quiz show hosted by Mark L. Walberg. This show was very fun. What made it great though, the people falling through the trap door. That's probably what got me hooked to the show back in the day (2003ish) was the people falling through. I always laughed and cheered whenever someone would fall into the trap door, after being randomly selected by the drop zones. Not to mention Mark was a good host who was always great with the contestants. The set was awesome (yeah, a dark 21st century set pulled off right), and the music and sound effects were cool too. And on April Fools Day 2003, Todd Newton host of Whammy! on GSN hosted an episode. He did good. Unfortunately when GSN decided to try something other than game shows, this show got the boot for new episodes, and eventually reruns. In 2008, GSN gave the show another slot, but it bombed. Very sad, but hey I got a few episodes on tape so it's not a total loss. And yes, it beat Who's Still Standing. Yes, this was my favorite GSN original. Yeah, it beats Lingo.