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Studio 33 - Price is Right Discussion => The TALK Is Right => Topic started by: PIR85 on July 24, 2007, 02:55:56 PM
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Let me preface by saying I'm not going to discuss major set changes, nor game-name changes like Barker's Bargain Bar.
My question is, will the show change the following items to reflect a new host, or will they leave them be?
- The Punchabunch $10,000 bill
- "Barker's Dollars" (I realize this won't be a prop change, just a name change)
- Signature on the check in Check Game
- ANY OTHERS??? (List them in your reply)
Most of all, I hope they won't change (and am pretty confident they WON'T change) the opening. They should leave in "...from the Bob Barker studio at CBS in Hollywood..."
My guess is that while Bob's name will be left in the intro, that will be the last mention of him so as to "turn the page" in the history of Price. I would wager that we will even see the long, skinny microphone replaced with a handheld wireless or clip-on.
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well what will be the new names for Barker's Beauties?
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How about Carey's Cuties?
:-)
Guess there won't be any more "Barker's Markers". It might be "Make Your Mark" like it was in the '94 Nighttime show.
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I was thinking about The Drewettes :-D
I'm wondering, since it was Bob's decision, will it be the same models? Will they be permanent? Will they bring back bikinis?
Can't wait for the new season to start to see all the changes they will make (cuz folks, they will most certainly make alot of minor set changes and other stuff) Hopefully, a new director also!!!
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as for the long skinny microphone aka
the custom kit neumann mic that cbs made for barker.(www.neumann.com)
dont be too surprised if it reappears with a a wireless transmitter attachted to it instead of the usual cord otherwise keeping the familiar. When I was out last May.. I saw one laying around the set with that attachment that was to be used later in the day for one of the auditions.
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PIR85 wrote:
My question is, will the show change the following items to reflect a new host, or will they leave them be?
- The Punchabunch $10,000 bill
- "Barker's Dollars" (I realize this won't be a prop change, just a name change)
- Signature on the check in Check Game
- ANY OTHERS??? (List them in your reply)
Those will all change. You might see a generic $10,000 bill, or one with Drew Carey's picture on it.
Barker Dollars have Bob's profile on them. Those aren't real Barker Dollars in the moneybags, but there is a real one that Bob picked up lying loose in the game set.
Definatly yes on the Check Signature.
Now, what might be real changes will occur in car games. You might start to see cars with leather interiors, plus foriegn cars (both banned when Bob was EP, due to his animal rights causes) offered on the show. A tossup will be the show's open "From The Bob Barker Studio". Yes, TPiR is taped there, but will that line be eradicated in the post-Barker era? Also, will Drew be called "The new Star of TPiR". I just guess, we'll have to wait, and see.
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i dont think you will see furs and stuff like that, from the sounds of it, Carey respect's Bob's wishes, and i think they'll stay the same.
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Whoever suggested a clipon mike has forgotten that the contestants can't be miked on the fly, and that you'll never hear them, so you have to have a hand-held, wireless or not. Ultimately it's up to Bart, Dirk (audio guy) and Drew to find what works best for Drew on stage.
Remember: Drew Carey has said he wants to respect the show's heritage, so don't be looking for bikinied models and German sports cars any time soon.
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Carey's Cuties is my favorite option as far as the models go. As for the other stuff, I see no reason to keep Bob's image around (no disrespect intended). However, the "Bob Barker Studio" intro should remain, as that is the name of the studio.
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I don't think anything should be named for him just yet. Bob had well proven himself secure in his position and abilities as host of TPiR well before games and props were named after him and his likeness used.
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That's what I was thinking before!! Carey's Cuties seem to have a right fit!!
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ewalker3 wrote:
as for the long skinny microphone aka
the custom kit neumann mic that cbs made for barker.(www.neumann.com)
dont be too surprised if it reappears with a a wireless transmitter attachted to it instead of the usual cord otherwise keeping the familiar.
I wonder if they might give him one of those large self-contained wireless mics like Ray Combs had on Family Feud. They seem to be the most common used by stand-up comedians (and I think it's what Drew used on Whose Line), so there's a level of familiarity there. In fact, that's why they gave Combs that mic in the first place when he really didn't need a handheld one.
Given Drew's... uh, size, the old Barker Mic would look like a toothpick in Carey's hand.
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dm wrote:
Whoever suggested a clipon mike has forgotten that the contestants can't be miked on the fly, and that you'll never hear them, so you have to have a hand-held, wireless or not. Ultimately it's up to Bart, Dirk (audio guy) and Drew to find what works best for Drew on stage.
Remember: Drew Carey has said he wants to respect the show's heritage, so don't be looking for bikinied models and German sports cars any time soon.
that last paragraph is what i was thinking all along, i dont think there will be many "major" changes. BTW, where'd you get that pic of Drew in your avatar?
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The Punch-a-bunch $10,000 bill will change. I don't care whether there is no face or if it's Drew Carey's face.
I think that the "Barker's Dollars" will be changed to just "dollars" or that line might be taken out (unless it make the game confusing for the contestant--I don't know how but it might)
The signature on the check will of course change.
However, most things probably won't change. I hope they don't; it's still alright to have references to Bob.
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Studio 33 is officially named "The Bob Barker Studio." I see no reason to change that.
Second, in this day and age, it might be just simple enough to call the models "Beauties."
"Here come the beauties with the next item up for bids."
These are my opinions...I know we'll have an official word for you soon.
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Balance Game's "Barker Dollars" could easily become "Carey Dollars", or the more alliterative "Carey Coins". They wouldn't need to make any other set changes with that since the Barker Dollars aren't shown on camera anyway.
Most host-specific references will most likely be updated. The Punch-A-Bunch bill will change (as I believe they had a separate bill for Tom Kennedy's version). Barker's Markers will probably be changed to Make Your Mark, and Barker's Bargain Bar will likely be shortened to Bargain Bar. I am certain, however, that they will continue to honor Barker and not remove the "Bob Barker Studio" reference from the opening speil. Other references, like the "Barker Wall", will probably be retained behind the scenes for a while.
The microphone, on the other hand, will most likely become wireless and may even be of the thicker style (like Ray Combs' on Feud or Bob Eubanks' on Card Sharks) that is a common to stand-up comedians.
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I'm sort of hoping they just keep Barker's Bargain Bar and Barker's Marker$ the way they are.
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I am just waiting to hear Rich Fields introduce Drew for the first time as host.
"And now, here's the host of "The Price Is Right", DrewwwwwwwwwwwwwCarey!!!
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BTW, where'd you get that pic of Drew in your avatar?
I made the avatar from a picture of Drew I found on the web and then pasted a background of the big doors found on this site behind him.
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Maybe Barker's Bargain Bar will become...
Drew's Discount Den? :hammer:
I'm hoping that the show will remain as much "Bob" as possible. Barker Dollars should be kept, no animal products should be featured, etc.
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Before Bob became a "legend" he was introduced as the "star" of the PIR on 9/4/72; other gameshow hosts in the past have been referred to as "star" (namely Peter Tomarken).
I see no reason to strip the "star" title of Bob's successor. It just sounds odd "...the host of the Price is Right, Drew Carey!" To change it from star to host sounds like Bob's replacement is subpar. A prestigious show like TPiR has to have a "star!"
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There also might be 1 or 2 new Pricing games with Drew's name it for all we know.
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gamefro wrote:
The microphone, on the other hand, will most likely become wireless and may even be of the thicker style (like Ray Combs' on Feud or Bob Eubanks' on Card Sharks) that is a common to stand-up comedians.
I doubt it will be one of those. They were made by Vega, and they went out of business a few years ago.
I'd like to see one of these mics in Drew's hand, but I doubt that will happen. And for those of you who were wondering what was used on Whose Line, they were Shure mics. Could we possibly see the UR2/KSM9 on Price? Only time will tell.
EDIT: I just remembered that since Price has Neumann mics throughout, it'll probably be one of those Sennheiser wireless mics with the Neumann cartridge seen here:
http://www.neumann.com/?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=kk105s_description
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I thought of this this morning too! I'm not the only one! :P
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I think they will still use the same intro and the "From the Bob Barker Studio".
If I were to change anything, the "come on down" first 4 contestant music should be changed to the way they did it for the Million Dollar Spectacular. The opening should be jazzy, but the original theme should follow. Then for contestants 5-9, use the traditional intro music for the come on downs as they used in the Spectacular.
The lighting should NOT change. There should always be 3 doors and just different colors. No bright lights. No dark colors. Everything white as usual, and colorful.
The game play should stay EXACTLY THE SAME. EXACTLY. You know how on the nighttime one only 1 contestant I think goes to the showcase and there is a prize range. I hope they don't do that. Everything must stay the same there.
Rich should be in showcases! We need Rich to be shown more!
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I'm sort of hoping they just keep Barker's Bargain Bar and Barker's Marker$ the way they are.
I agree. I see nothing wrong with these. Keep them as a tribute to Bob.
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plinkofan, i'm with ya on that whole "Rich being shown on camera more" thing......
but why change the "Come On Down" theme to the one they used for the MDS??
i'd say they should just stick with the current "Come On Down" daytime cue
and besides, some people might think it was a MDS instead of the regular daytime format
and also, that Jib camera should only be used for the MDS (my opinion, of course)
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Because eventually they will change it to be jazzy. I like the setup of the specials. They kept the original theme, but jazzed up the first 4 called down. I think this would be perfect for the new season and the new host if they ever changed the music.
This setup would be fine if they ever change anything to the opening.
I even announced to this with "Here it comes" and it's just about the same length "Fabulous Price Is Right" after Rich says "Happiest hour in Television"
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Jordanar18 wrote:
Mabye Barker's Bargain Bar will become...
Drew's Discount Den? :hammer:
That's actually the most clever idea I've heard yet! Not sure it'd work, but at least it's clever! ;)
Seriously, though. In my opinion :
- The Bob Barker Studio mention should remain in the opening spiel.
- "And now, here's your host : Dreeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwww Carey!"
- BBB and BM should be changed. The Bargain Bar and Make Your Mark seem the best choice.
- The Barker Dollars, I believe should remain Barker Dollars. Just for legacy's sake.
- Picture of Drew on P-A-B bill, and his John-Hancock on the checks.
As for set changes, I have a bit of info, I do not know how reliable this might be. It comes from an article I saw yesterday on a French-Canadian news website called AgenceNews. There is one of the paragraphs that said :
Les producteurs ont déjà mentionné qu'ils allaient profiter du changement d'animateur pour moderniser un tantinet le décor de l'émission et y ajouter une touche nouvelle.
Loosely translated, it basically says :
The producers already mentionned that, with a new host taking over, they will take that opportunity to make a few changes to the set, and add a little modern touch.
The whole article (in French) is here (http://www.agencenews.com/articles/20070723183638/drew_carey_animera_the_price_right.html).
Not sure what you guys think about it ...
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Plinkofan wrote:
Rich should be in showcases! We need Rich to be shown more!
TESTIFY! That would make me a happy girl! :-D
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The show's classic elements have dwindled away over the years. It would not surprise me should Fremantle use the change in hosts to usher in more of what they consider to be "contemporary" updates.
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The jib camera "jazzed up" the intro? Absurd. It was strange, awkward, not to mention out of place in daytime, and if the jib camera was used, more than likely the light box would be eliminated in favor of using the computer-generated capture of the light box that was usually seen after the 4th PG. (If you paid attention to the open of Bob's last show, that was not a live shot of the light box.)
TVC, I am afraid I have to agree with you - we all saw what happened when Syd Vinnedge had his say in what should happen on Price, and luckily we were spared getting a main theme change. I don't think Drew himself is wanting to change things on Price, but I have a feeling Fremantle has something up their sleeves. No major overhaul of course, but things that will be "phased in" as not to alienate staff veterans or veteran viewers like us at first. (I would not at all be surprised if they choose to phase out any music made before 1994, at which point I would not care to record the show any longer.)
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You know, I wouldn't be upset if they decided to make some changes...I went and looked at Barker's finale, and actually the light border seemed a bit more- crisp. The music thing- I would be happier if we had a mix of old, new, and updated cues...kind of what the show has now, but less emphasis on the 94 package.
However, the jib camera, as cool as it is, is best left for nighttime.
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compdude512 wrote:
gamefro wrote:
The microphone, on the other hand, will most likely become wireless and may even be of the thicker style (like Ray Combs' on Feud or Bob Eubanks' on Card Sharks) that is a common to stand-up comedians.
I doubt it will be one of those. They were made by Vega, and they went out of business a few years ago.
I'd like to see one of these mics in Drew's hand, but I doubt that will happen. And for those of you who were wondering what was used on Whose Line, they were Shure mics. Could we possibly see the UR2/KSM9 on Price? Only time will tell.
EDIT: I just remembered that since Price has Neumann mics throughout, it'll probably be one of those Sennheiser wireless mics with the Neumann cartridge seen here:
http://www.neumann.com/?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=kk105s_description
I was just referring to the 'style' of mic that Combs and Eubanks were using, as opposed to any particular brand or model: A thicker handheld wireless mic, as opposed to a long thin mic (like Barker or Gene Rayburn used) or a lapel mic.
BTW: It always amazes me when somebody knows obscure information like that. It's one of the reasons I like coming to this site.
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you mean a normal mic like a sony or more likely used at CBS: the sennheiser mics (like doug davidson used)? they could..
as i said earlier, aparently for the try outs for host.
they slapped a wireless transmitter onto one of barker's mics so you still havethe skinny look without the cord.
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KENYATTA wrote:
well what will be the new names for Barker's Beauties?
If it were up to me - and it's not: "The Price Girls".
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I, too, wouldn't be totally surprised to see physical changes to the show as long as the core stays the same: call to "come on down" to the One Bid to the Pricing Game to the Showdown to the Showcase.
As long as that doesn't change, no one will care if the look was to be updated. They could adopt most of the Doug Davidson set for all I care. I'm not watching for that.
As for the jib cam, I don't care if it stays or goes but they need someone to run the thing that can do snap zooms. I've run those things many, many times and it's entirely possible.
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I liked the jib cam in Bob's last episode but I don't think it should be an everyday thing. I think the Barker's Beauties could just be refered to as Beauties and Carey's Beauties wouldn't be bad.
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The Price Girls?
Seriously? I know Posh Spice is in L.A. and all now, but The Price Girls?
Drew's divas, maybe?
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i think that was a joke.
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It would a great idea to bring back the Season 31 version of the Big Doors but with a few changes. They should shine and sparkle. However, as much as they swithched Doors 1&3 on the last MDS, they should do the Season 31 Doors the same way.
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It would a great idea to bring back the Season 31 version of the Big Doors but with a few changes. They should shine and sparkle. However, as much as they swithched Doors 1&3 on the last MDS, they should do the Season 31 Doors the same way.
I definitely agree that the 31-34 door color scheme was better than the current one with all colors and no way to identify each door. I would like to at least see a return of the border around the frame. My favorite design was the "classic" design from 79-02 (sorry if I got the years wrong) - white with different colors around the edge.
AND, most of all, the $ sign and the "The Price is Right" logo needs to be enlarged on the next set of doors, please!
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do you guys think they'll change the backdrop colors? you know the pink purple and blue?
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(Taking these in reverse)
plyr24 wrote:
I think that was a joke.
No it wasn't.
Mangioninc wrote:
The Price Girls? Seriously?
Yes, I'm serious. They're on Price, and they're girls. OK, OK, they're actually mature adult women, but you get the drift.
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KENYATTA wrote:
well what will be the new names for Barker's Beauties?
I was not a fan of the phrase "Barker's Beauties" in the first place. It sounded possessive and subordinate to me. How about simply calling them models collectively and by their names individually? That seemed for work well for a long time.
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TVC wrote:
KENYATTA wrote:
well what will be the new names for Barker's Beauties?
I was not a fan of the phrase "Barker's Beauties" in the first place. It sounded possessive and subordinate to me. How about simply calling them models collectively and by their names individually? That seemed for work well for a long time.
I agree. Remember the good-old days when Bob actually spoke with the models and then, by name? Yes, I know, those were cut to make room for more "Hoveround" commercials, but that was one of the elements of the show I really enjoyed.
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Anybody know how extensive the set changes are going to be? If we are talking about rebuilding the set entirely, how likely is it that the pricing games, which rely on relatively old technology, are going to be modernized? Can you imagine a pristine new set, and the homely Grand Game set being revealed? (sorry, I'm not that big of a "green" fan!) Don't get me wrong... I love Grand Game.
Personally, I hope the pricing games don't get modernized. I like the classic feel to all the games. For instance, I wouldn't want to see a modernization of Grocery Game.
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I really hope the shmucks at Fremantle and/or CBS don't get too cute with the changes they plan to make, because that could really turn off a lot of the longtime, hardcore viewers of the show.
The transition period is going to be tough enough, so please don't make it worse by adding or subtracting too much.
Less is more.
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I don't want to see anything Barker on this show This is Drew Carey show. now if you want to see Barker get a dvd or a vcr and record the remaining eps of Barker. Be thankful Drew is using the spray and neuter your pets thing.
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Kinyo, I do hope they reference Bob in the opening spiel ("...from the Bob Barker studio at CBS in Hollywood..."). But aside from that, I am confident Drew will do his best to make it "his" show.
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kinyo wrote:
I don't want to see anything Barker on this show This is Drew Carey show.
You are gonna be one disappointed little puppy when the new season starts.
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"I don't want to see anything Barker on this show This is Drew Carey show."
If I can make sense of what you're saying, you're wrong. I wonder how much thought do you put into your posts to begin with? This IS Bob Barker's show--he made it what it is-- and he will ALWAYS be the "star" of Price is Right. Drew Carey is simply the new host chosen to take over in Bob's retirement, but it will never be "his" like it's "Bob's."
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As I said, they can bring back the Season 31-34 doors. They can shine and sparkle like they had the wheel on "WHEEL OF FORTUNE" for the 24th Season as part of High Definition. But, as much as they switched Doors 1 & 3 on the last MDS, they should do the Season 31 Doors the same way. Which means Door 1 should be Door 3 and Door 3 should be Door 1. How does that Sound?
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After this im done arguing i know this will somehow turn in to a spelling and grammar fight.
Drew is taking over as host hes going to make the show his way. Just like Millionaire as much i don't like Meredith she made the show her way. And steve as much u are always on my case about everything. tpir wont upset me i know how to change the tv.
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kinyo wrote:
Drew is taking over as host hes going to make the show his way. Just like Millionaire as much i don't like Meredith she made the show her way. And steve as much u are always on my case about everything. tpir wont upset me i know how to change the tv.
You're mad because I told you the fact that there are going to be things left over from the Barker era? What do you want me to do -- lie to you?
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Of course there will be some residual "Barker" things, especially in the beginning. It will give Drew something to work off of.
But in the long run: a few weeks, months, or seasons down the road, there will be nearly nothing of the Barker era because it will be solidly Drew's show. Some new games will have his name on them (if they so desire to do that) and he will have his own way to toss to Rich, to the first item, to breaks. He might even have that righ out of the gate.
I'm going to make people mad when I say this, but being a realist it must be said: The Bob Barker era is over. Sets are being reworked, music re-orchestrated. When the 36th Season start, Rich will be announcing Drew name as he walks through the center doors (or enters on the turntable or audience or wherever) and it won't be exactly the same.
The most important thing is they do not change the structure. I could care less who hosts it, what the set looks like.
That seems to be what most of the users here tend to forget.
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PIR85 wrote:
Anybody know how extensive the set changes are going to be? If we are talking about rebuilding the set entirely, how likely is it that the pricing games, which rely on relatively old technology, are going to be modernized? Can you imagine a pristine new set, and the homely Grand Game set being revealed? (sorry, I'm not that big of a "green" fan!) Don't get me wrong... I love Grand Game.
Personally, I hope the pricing games don't get modernized. I like the classic feel to all the games. For instance, I wouldn't want to see a modernization of Grocery Game.
Unless things have significantly changed from the time we last spoke to the Dob (the last taping we attended, the Dob came out to the line about 5 PM the night before), there won't be that many. He seems a big fan of the "nostalgic feel".
I realize that might not answer the question.
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Kinyo, if you can't accept that the show is going to retain old elements, watch a different show.
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of course some elements are going to be left over, but i wouldnt mind if Drew made it his own.