I was at the taping, so here's my two cents from an audience member perspective:
* Huge edit in IUFB #2: Rich announced "A desk and chair" while the exercise thing was being modeled. Everyone and Drew laughed and so on. So if you wondered why Drew was making fun of the prize after the copy, that's why. I'm sad that was chopped out.
* The way close-up zoom on the Punchboard reveal was because this was also re-shot after the playing. They just "pushed" the punched-out paper back in place and lowered the tag, then re-shot the "dollar bill wave" reveal. I guess the broken paper showed up so they went in tight.
* Audience members now fill out a written card which is basically a written version of Stan's interview. They do also take everyone's picture, and the p[age makes sure to get your contestant number in the shot.
* Drew really does a great job of talking with all the contestants and many people in the audience in breaks. I was amazed how much friendlier he was than Bob. He ans Rich also have great (and usually funny) banter between each other in breaks. They really make a great on and off air duo.
* There's a new (and odd) video they play before Rich's (shortened) warm up of highlights of wacky contestants. Hint, hint, to all you 300 people out there watching!
* Both tapings were filled and turned people away, but it was Memorial Day.
More later, if I think of it.
