I just thought I'd start a new thread to discuss the New $100,000 Pyramid with Michael Strahan. I watched both of last night's episodes with great interest, as I, like Strahan, Rosie O'Donnell, and many others, were big fans of the Clark and Cullen versions of the 70s and 80s.
I think a fantastic job was done in replicating the look and feel of the 80s version I grew up with, even down to the lighting of the pyramid row-by-row and the entrances of the celebrities and host, but with a primetime and 21st century upgrade. They kept the basic format (except for the tie-breaker) and included some familiar sounds, like the cuckoo and the countdown clock sound in the Winner's Circle. The 7-11 was not brought back, but the second round of play once again includes a Mystery 7.
I was a bit skeptical when I read that Michael Strahan would be the host, but he did a great job. I could tell he really was a Pyramid fan, and he was very good at commenting "on the fly". He could also become serious in appropriate situations.
About the Winner's Circle round: I'm glad there was a longer transition between subjects (including applause) compared to the Osmond and Richards versions. Was it a bit too long? Some might think so. I was quite surprised seeing the subject dollar amounts ($1000 for the first one?! - A huge jump from $50), but I can understand that, considering inflation and the fact that there are no returning champions.
I will do my best to watch all of the upcoming episodes, and I hope the show is renewed for another go-round, whenever that might be.
Any thoughts? I need to get back to work, but I shall return.