Online Pick of the Week (4/15) - Password Plus Original Broadcast

Well, with GSN showing the early 1979 episodes of Password Plus once again, for the pick of the week, I choose an original broadcast of a January 1979 episode of the show. Uploaded by David Downs, this episode features Linda Kaye Henning, and Richard Paul. Well, I saw it, it's pretty awesome. Then again, this show had awesome written all over it. Well, see how it plays out. It will be on GSN in a couple weeks from this post (Sunday April 15, 2012).

Password Plus My Online Pick of the Week

BTW, Rich Jeffries, a sub announcer on the show in 1981, and the first announcer of Super Password passed away March 30. R.I.P. GSN also showed a week of him announcing Super Password on April 2-6, with Gary Burghoff and Jamie Farr.

All The Feud's Men, I'm Going to Rate Them Together Again

Well, I saw a certain thread revived on the GSN forums. Well, it was rating of all the Feud hosts, or which version was your favorite. Well, I have my opinions. However, I'll explain them in detail this time.

1. Early Dawson (1976-1981) - Dawson was full of energy, the game was just fun, and at the right pace. He was the best.

2. O'Hurley - This is when I first really watched First-Run. O'Hurley did really good. And the jumping at the buzzer didn't bother me one bit. Nope. Very good choice to replace Karn.

3. Karn (2003-2006) - Karn's last 3 seasons were good. I appreciate them very much now. I used to not like Karn because I used to be an "Older is Better" fanatic, but I love it now.

4. Harvey - A great new host, and has made it a success. If the writers would cut down on the sex questions, this show would be perfect.

5. Later Dawson (1982-1985, 1994-1995) - Dawson seemed to lose his energy, but it was still watchable. Same with his 1994-1995 return. It was OK.

6. Combs - OK who hired this guy? Ray was an awful host. I do understand his tragic ending of his life, but that has NOTHING to do with his hosting. He just sucked at hosting this show. 

7. Anderson/Karn 1st Season - I thought Ray was awful, but Louie was the worst. The format also sucked (which is why I rate Karn's first season here). Louie's voice was also annoying.

8. Roker - Just awkward to watch. Very awful, and yes like Louie, unwatchable.

The Password is..........Kewl

Well, with Password Plus and Super Password back on GSN, I really remembered how much I loved this show. Well, I'll rate how I liked each version, in a countdown style.

4. Original Recipe Password. Yep, the original was my least favorite, but I still enjoyed it. I enjoyed the whole Password franchise very much. The original one could be slow at times, but it was still OK, and Ludden was a great host. Some of the celebrities were cool too. I also enjoyed the Jack Clark guest hosted episodes too.

3. Super Password. Bert did OK as a host. It was fun, and a good revival of Password Plus. Nice mix of the mid 80's game show celebrities. The Ca$hword was a nice touch too.

2. Million Dollar Password. Definetly a good 21st century version, trying the show like the Alphabetics, or Lightning round. And the celebrities were good, this should've had a much longer run.

1. Password Plus. Yep, this is my favorite version of the show. Allen did good coming back into the show. Tom Kennedy was a good succesor. The game was fun and the + was good too. Celebrities great too.

Online Pick of the Week (4/8) - Second Chance, 1977 Game Show Episode

Well, this last week, one upload rarity (no it's not High Rollers 74) but the next best thing is an episode of the erased and short lived Second Chance with Jim Peck. This show is what Press Your Luck was based off of. This is pretty cool, considering the fact these are super rare to come by. Well, it's not mine (I can't upload yet, still learning), well, enjoy.

Second Chance my online pick of the week.

An Awkward Ending

Well, I just watched an episode of Happy Days on my DVR. Yes I love this show. But the one episode Wish Upon a Star just left me with a big dumbfounded look. Maybe she said yes? Nah, but back to the subject, yeah, a big dumbfounded look. I don't know, maybe it's just me. Well, if you want the rundown, of the episode. Richie wins a date to his homecoming dance with Hollywood starlet Cindy Shea (Cheryl Ladd). Well he gets pictures taken with her and all that stuff, gets to dance with her, get her a drink, and escort her to her hotel room. Well, it appears she might be making advances at him. Well, her manager walks into the hotel room, and reveals to him that he is her husband. I don't know why, but after that, I felt awkward after that scene. I don't know if I'll view the episode again, but oh well. Richie's reaction is well, I think that's it for the subject.

Harvey does Swell, But Only That

 Well, another set of GSN ratings has been updated. Hey, it's Steve Harvey's first week on GSN. Well, he got 5 slots in the top ten. His highest, 390,000 viewers. The top show was a Sunday Night 5th Grader airing and that was 401,000 viewers. Well, he did well, but the ratings are sinking in quicksand. Maybe the block scheduling isn't working out too well.

Monday Feud - 261K
Newlywed Tuesday - 225K
Harvey Wednesday - 326K
Deal Thursday - 173K
Pyramid Friday - 231K.

Wow, Howie took a huge fall on Thursday nights. Don't know what that was about, but it happened. Newlyweds are slipping a little bit. Hate the show, but that's bad for GSN (the ratings).

Other notes to point out on the schedule, Karn at 4:00pm does well with 258K for that hour. It's been better, and that's the best hour out there. Chain Reaction's return to the lineup averaged 204K. Not the best, but it could've been much worse. The new afternoon spot for 5th Grader  averaged 240K. Perry's Card Sharks exits with a 215K average, while Eubanks leaves with a pathetic 172K. Yeah, he doesn't work in daytime, and Bert Convy with Super Password will end up working a lot better. Still daytime could use some changes (episode wise)  And why GSN is keeping Dancing With the Stars is probably to be getting their money's worth, gee that show is stinking.

And also, O'Hurley will take over the 4:00pm-6:00pm Sunday slots here in the next couple weeks.

New Square

Well, MTV2 is getting into the Game Show business with their new show, Hip Hop Squares. Well, Peter Rosenberg is the host. Well, it will feature MTV2 like stars doing the zingers.

However, this does look like absoulute trash. Here is what one poster said

Yeah, THIS show has a lot of potential...

"Fiddy, did you smack your beyotch today?"

"I agree"

"Circle Gets The Square".

That was from someone on the GSN board. Yeah, I can see the show being like that. Debuts May 22 at 11:00pm ET on MTV2. Don't know if it's worth giving a shot.