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Studio 33 - Price is Right Discussion => The TALK Is Right => Topic started by: tpirfan28 on November 18, 2009, 07:32:49 PM
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Mods, I have no idea if this should be with the "something spectacular" thread or the PIR.com thread or whatnot (maybe a merge if it IS the spectacular thing) but...
...disturbingly hilarious. (http://www.priceisright.com/newgames)
/Old cues too (main/COD/Dig)
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Man, I just couldn't stop laughing! I think you described it exactly right, disturbingly hilarious!
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That just made my day. Rich is a pretty good actor...even though it was only a short video.
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What an embarasment!!!
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Mehhhhhhh...that site is really starting to become a bit over the top for me...Joe Plinko focused only...that's not as bad as early S37 humor but it's a step down...
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That video is just full of win.
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Hahaha. I have to admit that was pretty funny. I especially liked the old cue at the end! (whatever its called)
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The cats, thats it.
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What an embarasment!!!
You're spelling is pretty embarrassing too.
It was a little light-hearted fun and a little refreshing to see an announcer get a spotlight shone on him.
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That was absolutely HILARIOUS!! Rich just went up 10 points in my book.
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That was awesome. XD Can't wait for the next installment!
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fun video!
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That was funny. Props to the missus for her part in all this.
What an embarasment!!!
Oh, get a grip. Is there something wrong with poking fun at one's self? Seriously?
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Props to the missus for her part in all this.
The "Christine" in that video is not Rich's real-life wife.
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:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:
Oh, Rich! That was disturbingly hilarious!
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You're spelling is pretty embarrassing too.
Um... I hope that the first word of this sentence is deliberately itself misspelled.
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Wow, I just watched this video. I have to ask the question to those who found it "hilarious:"
Are you entertained by the video simply because Rich is in it? Or are you actually entertained by the fact that Rich stooped so low as to be involved in something with such childish humor?
I, myself, am saddened that this is what has become of The Price is Right. Mr. Goodson must be real proud.
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Okay, I laughed, because I enjoy how it's somewhat of a reflection of how much I would use game show references, and cues throughout my day, on a regular basis, such as this. I'll use the losing horns when someone is way off the Mark [Goodson]. Not to mention, I really appreciate the use of classic cues (Cats!). Even if you found this unfunny, I think you can respect that about the clip.
That is not to say in any case, it's good for Rich as an announcer. Rather, I don't think this really respectful to Price. It's too eerily similar to Drew mocking products, especially the Hot Pockets. That's a classic product on the show, and I don't feel they want to lose Nestle's sponsorship. Why make fun of Rich's "work out" as an announcer? Granted, the context the put Rich in was humourous, but if you've been to a Price taping, or asked any decent announcer, they will tell you "work out" their voices; a voice warm-up. Also, it seemed like an odd ad for the video game, no? If I'm a potential buyer (and Joe Plinko) of that game, I'm thinking, "I shouldn't buy this- I won't get anything else done this week."
What did I think? Mixed feelings. It's funny, yes, but, in the spirit of the show, it's mostly poor taste. Would Goodson-Todman do it? No, so, this deems it unnecessary by Price standards. By my standards, this is well done humour. I think this should continue, but leave out making fun of prizes (even if they are the oatmeal cakes, Libman Wonder Mop, Ester-C, etc.).
And, NOBODY has pointed out the "Showcase Showdown!" error, which is followed up with little note cards of cars. I am truly surprised this was gotten wrong. I dearly hope not, but I'm wondering if the show plans to switch the names of the SSCD and SC, because nearly every non-LFaT mixes them up. How does this happen; who didn't check for accuracies?
I'm interested to see what happens on the next episode.
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Who are any of us to say what's embarrassing for Rich??
It is truly disturbing how seriously some of you take things and over-analyze things relating to The Price is Right. I'd hate to know how many actually watch the show for the show or just to watch and play an hour-long game of "Gotcha!"
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Why make fun of Rich's "work out" as an announcer?
He's getting in shape to play the game. Did you happen to notice it's a commercial for the game or is the storyline too complex?
I didn't notice any childish humor (??) it's not like it's fart jokes or something.
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Or are you actually entertained by the fact that Rich stooped so low as to be involved in something with such childish humor?
I must be a child. Lighten up.
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Todd took some of the words out of my mouth. It was funny! Lighten up people. :-)
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I also found this video to be disturbingly hilarious. I think this is a good trade off for Drewcases that we got shoved in our faces last year. They needed a way to get out this goofy humor somehow since people don't want it on the show, so they gave us this instead. It's very easy to just ignore PriceisRight.com if you don't like this sort of thing. I personally can't wait to see another one of these.
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He's getting in shape to play the game. Did you happen to notice it's a commercial for the game or is the storyline too complex?
You know, I thought he was working out to be the best announcer he could be, even if it is a commercial for the game. I suppose your makes more sense, though. Now then, that whole commercial makes that much more sense. Now I get it. Thank you very much. In that case, yeah, make fun of the work out. That makes it a lot clearer.
Ha, I'm pretty well versed in literature and its meanings. I'm surprised that one flew over my head.
That said, I did enjoy this on a personal level, through that entire rant in the last post. So, yes, I do like it (disturbingly hilarious is spot-on, for me)... somewhat like how I reacted to Door #5 and the 5-digit display IUFB podiums.
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Okay, I had to go watch it.
I loved it. I don't see how it's mocking TPIR, I don't see where it's disrespectful, I just see some fun, goofy humor that you don't have to watch unless you seek it out and make a conscious choice to click the play button.
And I must ask prizes22... how was the Hot Pockets reference "making fun" of the product? That looks like a pretty sweet product placement ad to me. I mean, seriously... you don't have to know how to cook to make hot pockets. That's part of their appeal!
I'm also glad Rich decided to "Hulk up"...
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The only thing disturbing was the return of the mid-80s Larry Bird shorts. It is a dang funny ad for the video game; pure and simple.
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And I must ask prizes22... how was the Hot Pockets reference "making fun" of the product? That looks like a pretty sweet product placement ad to me. I mean, seriously... you don't have to know how to cook to make hot pockets. That's part of their appeal!
Sure. Ask, and you shall receive. I thought the context in which the Hot Pockets were mentioned were somewhat negatively. (Granted, I was expecting a new stove or barbecue reference.)
"What are you gonna make me?"
"How about... these Hot Pockets... [plug]!"
(Christine leaves Rich for the hallway to get away from him.)
I agree, using Hot Pockets was a good idea, and smart for a free plug. Well done. The placement in the ad, not so much. I wouldn't want someone just walking away, uninterested in my product. It makes my product looks boring and uninteresting. I'd much rather see Christine grab the Hot Pockets away from Rich, and the same response happens; Christine goes to the hallway to leave.
Then again, I am likely thinking too highly on the side of Nestle. I tend to think of the advertising companies more than the actual show advertising. I overstated "making fun" of them, though. It's been an odd day for me.
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I literally laughed out loud multiple times. I look forward to part two.
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Based on some of the reactions around here over the past months, I have to believe that at least 40% of you guys watch The Price is Right at home in a full tuxedo through a monocle.
Oh, yeah, the video was epic win, too.
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It's just an ad for the video game. It did what it was supposed to do--entertain and distract the viewer long enough to show the viewer scenes of the game and plug the product in the end. Having said that, I loved it. Great job, Rich.
I wish I had a monocle. And a top hat.
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The only thing disturbing was the return of the mid-80s Larry Bird shorts.
That's the SPECTACULAR part! 8-O
(I was thinking late 70's Bruce Jenner.)
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Are you (removed) kidding me? I thought I had a (removed).
*Sigh* :roll:
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"Rich Gone Wild"...definitely didn't see this one coming. I wonder why Rich declared this "spectacular," unless this is a prelude to a showcase with a similar theme?
And SimonJJ: what in the wide world of sports does your post add to this discussion?
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And SimonJJ: what in the wide world of sports does your post add to this discussion?
His posting history says it all.
As for the video----it was pretty silly. Does seem a little tough to imagine Rich in that getup, but overall, this was well done.
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Great video. :oldlol:
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Parts of the video were funny. Parts of it were disturbing. I really, really didn't need to see Rich Fields playing video games (or doing anything else) without his pants on, and I don't like the idea of a cast member swearing in an ad for the game.
It seems very much in the style of what Drew wants the show to be, as opposed to what the show actually is.
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They did tease something while I was there in studio in September. . . I had no idea it was this! I assumed it was just recording more copy for the video game. This is way over the top!
Parts of the video were funny. Parts of it were disturbing. I really, really didn't need to see Rich Fields playing video games (or doing anything else) without his pants on, and I don't like the idea of a cast member swearing in an ad for the game.
It seems very much in the style of what Drew wants the show to be, as opposed to what the show actually is.
I agree that the video is edgy in a way that the current regime wants the show to project in this new era. Whether it's an in/accurate impression of what the show *is*? That's not for me to say.
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That video was quite funny! Anyone who didn't find it atleast a bit funny or thinks it's childish or makes Rich look bad really needs to stop taking things to seriously. Life to serious as it is, laugh a little!
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Lest you forget...
(http://www.qwizx.com/shh/tpir_sb.jpg)
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That picture reminds me so much of this.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_462KFnMmBbk/SqcDg0W5eiI/AAAAAAAAB2c/W_GQpASoKCo/s400/Skeptical-Hippo_500x500.jpg)
To get back on subject, I think what we have going on here is a prime example of different people with different tastes. To me this video is no more absurd than something one would find on SNL or MadTV. Some people love that sort of thing and others don't. I personally don't believe this is going to affect the show negatively. It's something that's going to be forgotten by most people soon enough.
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I watched it, and found it to be hilarious! I like the part where Rich spins the big wheel, and the girl gets accidentally smashed in the face! That's what I call price humor!
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You know....that's something that I would have come up with. That's scary. 8-O
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That has to be the worst rendition of Rich. It looks like he is on steroids just like Carrot Top. :-o
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Rich's wife is very pretty. He's a lucky man.
EDIT: Wait a second, was that actually Rich's wife or just an actor? I just saw a picture of Rich and Christine on another site and she looks completely different from the person in the video.
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John confirmed earlier in the thread that it's an actress and not Rich's wife.
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At the very least, the credits at the end of the video confirm that the person portraying Rich's wife doesn't have the surname of Fields.
As to the video itself, I'm of the opinion that it was a cheesy way to promote the video game. As a person who uses game show references in daily life, I found certain elements to be quite hilarious. I don't find this to be distasteful to Rich or the show, but rather an interesting and entertaining way to market a product by telling a story using recognizable elements from the game and the show itself.
In regards to the Hot Pockets "plug" in the video, consider this: Hot Pockets haven't even been used on the show this season (unless they've been on one of the few shows I've missed). They got a (seemingly) free plug in this video, using the exact same product description that was used last season. If I were an exec for their company, I wouldn't mind the mention at all.
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I must have missed John's post. I am very sorry.
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I thought the video was hilarious (and I'm not just saying that because I'm Rich's biggest fan), I couldn't stop laughing! I, for one, can't wait to see more
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I too thought it was hilarious! Awesome video! 8-)
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I think showing that video to whoever doesn't know Rich would think it is absolutely embarrassing. I think we are all very excepting to the absolute degrading of what Rich is doing because we are so anxious to want to like him as our announcer on Price is Right.
What he will lower himself to do never ceases to amaze me.
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I have always felt that Rich should just stick to announcing. He is not a comedian and he has no comedic flair. He tries hard at being funny but he comes across as performer falling smack on his face.
He's a find announcer...he's a terrible comedian.
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What is with the overwhelming negative vibe in these last couple posts? How is what Rich did degrading? There are MANY other things on TV & the internet more degrading and embarassing than this. Rich did a fantastic acting job in that short video and it was far from embarassing. I'm just all-out baffled by some of the reactions to this video. Some people are taking it way to seriously.
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I think we are all very excepting to the absolute degrading of what Rich is doing because we are so anxious to want to like him as our announcer on Price is Right.
I don't like Rich as "our announcer" on The Price is Right. But I think he did a fine, funny job in this skit.
Seriously, Since when did Price become an elegant ball?
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I enjoyed the video. I thought it was fun to see Rich "prove" that announcers act and talk that way even off the set (which I know they don't to in real life).
I didn't see the Hot Pockets mention as putting down the product but I thought the scene would have been funnier if he had made one of those "generic" plugs.
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I have always felt that Rich should just stick to announcing. He is not a comedian and he has no comedic flair. He tries hard at being funny but he comes across as performer falling smack on his face.
He's a find announcer...he's a terrible comedian.
I have to agree with this. He is an okay announcer, but he really doesn't have any screen presence most of the time. If you notice, his on-camera time is exactly the same in almost every episode - salute and say hello to Drew at the beginning, do the backwards wave on the last calldown.
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I have always felt that Rich should just stick to announcing. He is not a comedian. He's a find announcer...he's a terrible comedian.
Therese, a find announcer? Yes, he was found. haha.
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Finally got around to watching this.
It was meant to be a humorous skit. Nothing more, nothing less. If you take it like that, it was harmless. It was pretty funny.
Before Rod died and we didn't get to see him on camera anymore, we'd all have welcomed a skit like this. Although, Rod wouldn't have been one to see in Richard Simmons type attire.
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Right. Rod much preferred a tutu and tights! :P
http://www.golden-road.net/index.php/topic,11775.0.html
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Right. Rod much preferred a tutu and tights! :P
WHAT!? Why that's degrading! I can't believe he lowered himself to that! He's making a mockery of the esteemed and holy Price is Right!!
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^^I am LOL!
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his on-camera time is exactly the same in almost every episode - salute and say hello to Drew at the beginning, do the backwards wave on the last calldown.
And what more "screen presence" do you think he can bring in those 3 to 5 seconds on each show? I mean really!? He is saying hello to Drew, and doing a name call on those same camera shots. Its perplexing to me that many of you hold Rich to a such a different standard than that of Rod or Johnny. I seem to recall seeing Johnny in a "diaper", and Rod in a tutu. Yet that was considered "gold". So it's not quite a balanced comparison. Maybe because Rich is such an elegant put together guy its hard to see him in this light. Personally, I think it shows a multi-talented guy. One that is willing to laugh at himself. I give him a lot of credit.
At any rate, my opinion is that this was an extremely funny video. A "Will Farrel"-esk (if you will) satire piece. And I for one can't wait to see what they do next. I laughed out loud several times, and don't feel it reflected negatively in any way on TPIR. I agree with those saying if it offended you, you are taking things way to serious. Lighten up guys, life's too short. Learn to laugh more!
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I think comparing Johnny and Rod to Rich is a bit complicated. While I thought Rich was a decent announcer when he was first hired, it seems like he has greatly changed over the last year or so. (Just watch his older shows on YouTube). Johnny and Rod however, always sounded the same -- they were professional voice artists, while Rich was a weatherman.
To me whenever Rod and Johnny were on TV, they had their own persona about them. Rich comes across now as just looking like someone who is kissing up to Drew. I never felt that way with Johnny or Rod in relation to Bob.
I don't quite know what it is about Rich's demeanor to make me feel that way, but perhaps it's just the over the top "announcing" or some of the ridiculous things that he subjects himself to on the show, in "Drew's style humor."
Rich has gone from a somewhat classy announcer to a mock Andy Richter. It's almost like since he wasn't involved as much with Bob, he's doing whatever Drew says just to get recognition and face time, even if it means blowing his career in the hopes of being Drew's sidekick for life.
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Rich has gone from a somewhat classy announcer to a mock Andy Richter. It's almost like since he wasn't involved as much with Bob, he's doing whatever Drew says just to get recognition and face time, even if it means blowing his career in the hopes of being Drew's sidekick for life.
Wow.
So let me get this straight.
1. Johnny O. fawning over Bob at the Emmy's and nearly every other joint public appearance is true friendship without nary a shred of doubt?
2. You don't think Drew and Rich aren't actually friends?
3. You feel Rich is faking his friendship with Drew just to get more face time, all the while he dislikes Drew and the direction of the show?
4. Dressing up one time as a woman for the sake of a fun showcase on a game-freakin-show constitutes "blowing you're career?"
And we wonder why Drew and Rich won't reach out to us.
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1. Johnny O. fawning over Bob at the Emmy's and nearly every other joint public appearance is true friendship without nary a shred of doubt?
Maybe Johnny just knew how to do it without making an ass of himself in the process.
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I don't quite know what it is about Rich's demeanor to make me feel that way, but perhaps it's just the over the top "announcing" or some of the ridiculous things that he subjects himself to on the show, in "Drew's style humor."
Rich has gone from a somewhat classy announcer to a mock Andy Richter. It's almost like since he wasn't involved as much with Bob...
I hate to open this can of worms, but not having Roger there to remind Rich to tone it down probably is certainly a rather strong factor into Rich's demeanor and announcing tone. That "class" that vanished was Roger's coaching.
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Wow Price Rox. All I can say is wow. Rich was a 'voice guy" (professional) for over 20 years, in radio and on commercials. He was only a "weatherman" as you say, for a few years. He just happened to be doing that when he was hired. It's exactly as I suspected. Because you guys don't like Drew and his direction for the show, you also do not like Rich now. You would have rather him quit, than follow the current producers. Amazing. Now you criticize everything he does. He is merely doing what his position requires at this time. Just as he did it the way "Bob and Roger" wanted him to do it when they were there. But because you don't like the direction, you don't like him now.
And.. Mr Gavazzi.... "making an ass" of oneself is purely your opinion of things. Which... you are entitled. Just like my opinion of you making an ass of yourself, .... many times on this board. I mean really, you are quite pompous a lot of times, IMO. ha
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Way to miss the point in order to go off on me for no reason.
Watch any clip of Rod. Even when he was sick. You can just FEEL it - when he was on camera he stole the show, with the same 'lack of time' Rich has. The only time I can remember ever feeling that from Rich's on-camera time was the 007 showcase.
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Because you guys don't like Drew and his direction for the show, you also do not like Rich now.
I don't know about anyone else, but I don't like Rich because his announcing has gotten damn shitty.
And.. Mr Gavazzi.... "making an ass" of oneself is purely your opinion of things. Which... you are entitled. Just like my opinion of you making an ass of yourself, .... many times on this board. I mean really, you are quite pompous a lot of times, IMO. ha
No, I don't feel that I've ever made an ass of myself on here. I've certainly made asses of other people, though, most of whom walked right into it...and while I don't remember it, based on your attitude toward me, I'm gonna guess that you're probably one of them.
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Way to miss the point in order to go off on me for no reason.
Not "going off on anyone", nor did I miss your point. I just disagree with your perception of things, that's all. You may not "feel" anything from Rich's announcing, but I for one do. So I am allowed to disagree, without it being considered "going off on you". It wasn't personal.
And no Mr Gavazzi, we have never had a disagreement, or any words at all. And I do not have an "attitude" towards you. I am merely making an observation, from reading this board for many, many years. That's all.
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And no Mr Gavazzi, we have never had a disagreement, or any words at all. And I do not have an "attitude" towards you. I am merely making an observation, from reading this board for many, many years. That's all.
Telling someone you think he frequently makes an ass of himself -- especially on a board where he's been posting for about eight and a half years longer than you have -- generally constitutes having an attitude.
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I think Rich is beginning to make himself look more foolish that just that rediculous video (I still can't believe he did it!).
He is, unfortunately, sounding more and more like the typical "gameshow announcer" that comedy and cartoon shows make fun of. Up until last year his style was great...very harmonious to hear and never coming on too strong. His voice was consistently pleasant to listen to. Now it seems like he, as someone here mentioned, is often going "over the top" with his reading of the prize description. It's as if he thinks if he yells it are over-emphasizes it, the prize will seem better.
If he increases that type of "gameshow announcing" (which Price never seemed to have with Johnny or Rod) Rich's announcing will become more of a joke. I hope he tones it down and returns back to his wonderful earlier style when Bob was still there (and Roger!).
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Maybe Johnny just knew how to do it without making an ass of himself in the process.
And that's your opinion. My main problem is that all too many Rich is described as just "following suit" and "doing what he's told" when for all we know he could actually want to participate more and actually likes Drew.
You know, how do we know Johnny actually liked Bob? Maybe it was all show as some have conjectured/speculated/made up regarding Rich and Drew?
Who are we to say from our couches, that Drew and Rich aren't actually becoming pretty good friends? What the hell do we know?
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What the hell do we know?
Why, we're on the Internet! We know everything!
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Telling someone you think he frequently makes an ass of himself -- especially on a board where he's been posting for about eight and a half years longer than you have -- generally constitutes having an attitude.
But see, there is the "pompous" attitude again Steve. :roll: Because I have not "posted" as much as you, or as long, means nothing. I have been lurking many years, before I posted. But what does that matter anyway? Besides,.... I prefaced what I said with, its only my "opinion" of your actions here. Nothing more,... an opinion. You have yours, and I have mine ;).
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And with that said, please let's keep the focus on the subject of this thread.
And while we're at it, I think it'd be best when we (meaning everyone here) quote someone to offer a reply to not have the first words typed be "Wow," or "Ok. Wow." (I'm beginning to see it appear more and more...)You may not mean it that way, but it comes off as "Wow, I can't believe you have such a ridiculous opinion." It's antagonizing, and I've noticed people start to get offended or get personal when replies begin in that way. If you think someone's opinion is crazy, just offer your counterpoints. No prefaces or interjections needed. We'll all see that you disagree.
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Thanks.
How about "wow, that was funny"? That was my gut thought.
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Yup, that's a good "wow." :P
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i agree rich is changed alot. he doesnt announce the same as he used to and he does look stupid sometimes doing things with drew.
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i agree rich is changed alot. he doesnt announce the same as he used to and he does look stupid sometimes doing things with drew.
Oh, please! :roll: I think Rich has really opened up since Drew took over, the two of them have become very good friends and he seems more comfortable than he was with Bob
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Sure, Rich has opened up...but that doesn't mean for the better. The video proves it. One has to open up to do that video, but it was one of the most silly (in a bad way silly) things I have ever viewed. He needs a good agent and manager to tell him what he is capable of and what he isn't. He shouldn't just do anything offered to him.
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Oh, please! :roll: I think Rich has really opened up since Drew took over, the two of them have become very good friends and he seems more comfortable than he was with Bob
I think Rich has opened up b/c that's what the show is "making" him do it; not that he's not having fun with it. But I must disagree that he seems more comfortable with Drew than Bob; he's just adjusted to each host's style.
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If he really didn't want to do these things, I'm pretty sure he could leave the show if he really wanted to.
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Wow, I just watched this video. I have to ask the question to those who found it "hilarious:"
Are you entertained by the video simply because Rich is in it? Or are you actually entertained by the fact that Rich stooped so low as to be involved in something with such childish humor?
I, myself, am saddened that this is what has become of The Price is Right. Mr. Goodson must be real proud.
OH please.
I mean... is this what you thought when Bob was in Happy Gilmore?
Some of you guys need to get a grip. I can understand if you don't think it's funny but to tie it with things like the actual show, the creators, etc. is taking it way too far.
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Some of you guys need to get a grip. I can understand if you don't think it's funny but to tie it with things like the actual show, the creators, etc. is taking it way too far.
Help me understand...Rich Fields, the announcer of The Price is Right, appearing in a video, wearing Price is Right logos, to promote a Price is Right game, using catch phrases from The Price is Right, should not be associated with The Price is Right?
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Help me understand...Rich Fields, the announcer of The Price is Right, appearing in a video, wearing Price is Right logos, to promote a Price is Right game, using catch phrases from The Price is Right, should not be associated with The Price is Right?
I think what they were getting at is that people are saying that Rich is embarassing TPiR and causing the show (and Rich) to sink to a new low, while others are saying this has nothing to do with him being the announcer on the show at all - it's just a funny video to promote the video game. I personally think the latter. There's nothing embarassing about it. Like you said, no one thought Bob embarassed the show when he did Happy Gilmore.
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Help me understand...Rich Fields, the announcer of The Price is Right, appearing in a video, wearing Price is Right logos, to promote a Price is Right game, using catch phrases from The Price is Right, should not be associated with The Price is Right?
It was a parody outside of the actual show. When you say things like "Oh I wonder how Goodson would feel" that (imo) is taking things too far.
Why can't some just see this as a parody and leave it at that? Some of you guys are making a mountain out of something that isn't even a molehill.
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Why can't some just see this as a parody and leave it at that?
Because people have differing opinions, just as they have differing senses of humor. Some people thought the video was fall-on-the-floor-and-roll-around funny. It made me smile a couple of times, but overall, I thought it was extremely cheesy (plus, I echo the sentiments of those who thought to themselves, "I really didn't need to see Rich without his pants on."). I'd be embarrassed if I had to make that video, but at the same time, I didn't find it "offensive to the show" or anything.
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I don't think that some of the silly things that Rich does hurts the show. I think the bad things that Rich does only hurts himself and his reputation. Since he is seemingly willing to do anything to get on camera, he is not creating a focused image of himself. Is he a respected announcer, silly sidekick, wannbe comedian, or annoying ham?
Rod Roddy and Johnny Olsen did a lot of other stuff on TV. So far, unless I have missed it, Rich is doing nothing else other than Price (I think he did the gameshow marathon years ago).
One would think, that after all these years on Price, he would have at least a few other gigs. Perhaps the television industry cannnot take him seriously.
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One would think, that after all these years on Price, he would have at least a few other gigs. Perhaps the television industry cannnot take him seriously.
What's your definition of "a few?"
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1591784/
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Hmm, according to this article, he's only announced 39 times for The New Price is Right.
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I think he did the gameshow marathon years ago.
Just how many years ago do you think this was? You make it sound like it's been 20 years ago LOL.
He did the Gameshow Marathon in 2006. Aside from that - I feel Rich being shown without wearing his pants while playing the video game is just down right humiliating - especially for those of us who tune in to watch "The Price Is Right". We never seen Rod or Johnny without their pants on. The only thing that remotely comes close to this, is when Rod appeared in a showcase where he was wearing a tutu.
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Just how many years ago do you think this was? You make it sound like it's been 20 years ago LOL.
Aside from that - I feel Rich being shown without wearing his pants while playing the video game is just down right humiliating - especially for those of us who tune in to watch "The Price Is Right".
Good Lord, it's not like he was NUDE or anything, he was wearing his athletic training shorts in that scene.
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Good Lord, it's not like he was NUDE or anything, he was wearing his athletic training shorts in that scene.
You cannot really tell what he is wearing, either atheletic training shorts or underwear, they are covered by his shirt he has on. Still seeing him without his pants on, just didn't isn't/shouldn't be his style. For some reason, I smell "drew influence" on this one.
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What's your definition of "a few?"
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1591784/
Not much there.
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What's your definition of "a few?"
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1591784/
What I meant by "a few" is illustrated by that very entry. Other than a few in-house gameshows, he hasn't announced much of anything. The best he does is "acting" sometimes where, if I recall properly, he plays a parody of a gameshow host/announcer.
Other than price he is doing a lot of nothing.
His agent should get busy.
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Aside from that - I feel Rich being shown without wearing his pants while playing the video game is just down right humiliating - especially for those of us who tune in to watch "The Price Is Right". We never seen Rod or Johnny without their pants on. The only thing that remotely comes close to this, is when Rod appeared in a showcase where he was wearing a tutu.
You cannot really tell what he is wearing, either atheletic training shorts or underwear, they are covered by his shirt he has on. Still seeing him without his pants on, just didn't isn't/shouldn't be his style. For some reason, I smell "drew influence" on this one.
1) No one forced you to watch it.
2) It wasn't broadcast on TV, so the only way you could have actually seen it was to request to see it.
3) It wasn't in an episode of TPiR - so why you watched this and decided that you are offended by it because you "tune in to see TPiR" is a bit perplexing.
4) Johnny wasn't especially stunning in his Captain Klutz outfit either - were you offended by that ?
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What I meant by "a few" is illustrated by that very entry. Other than a few in-house gameshows, he hasn't announced much of anything. The best he does is "acting" sometimes where, if I recall properly, he plays a parody of a gameshow host/announcer.
Other than price he is doing a lot of nothing.
Yes, what a pathetic list of national TV programs he has under his belt. And to think that his primary job is only the job he'd been dreaming of having for decades.
Careerwise, I wish I were half as lame as you seem to think he is.
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1) No one forced you to watch it.
2) It wasn't broadcast on TV, so the only way you could have actually seen it was to request to see it.
3) It wasn't in an episode of TPiR - so why you watched this and decided that you are offended by it because you "tune in to see TPiR" is a bit perplexing.
4) Johnny wasn't especially stunning in his Captain Klutz outfit either - were you offended by that ?
1. True NO ONE forced me to watch it.
2. You don't need to request to see it - it's on www.tpir.com
3. I am only offended by it because, from where I sit, it would make Rich look humiliating. Something I feel Drew likes doing - case in point - Rich, wearing a ballet outfit.
4. I don't really remember seeing Johnny in his Captain Klutz outfit, as I was still in school at that time.
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Yes, what a pathetic list of national TV programs he has under his belt.
I think you are trying to be sarcastic.
The trouble is, other than "how I met your Mother" (one appearance) and Price is Right, the list is pathetic. (and when he was on the only other almost non-pathetic show, Craig Ferguson, he appeared along with Bob Barker).
Rich needs a new manager.
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And, as we sit here debating something pointless and stupid, Rich Fields laughs all the way to the bank, collecting money from a dream job.
That poor, humiliated soul.
BTW, is there somewhere I can sign up to be humiliated in such a way?
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What I meant by "a few" is illustrated by that very entry. Other than a few in-house gameshows, he hasn't announced much of anything. The best he does is "acting" sometimes where, if I recall properly, he plays a parody of a gameshow host/announcer.
Other than price he is doing a lot of nothing.
His agent should get busy.
Rich wasn't a professional announcer when he got the TPIR job, and it showed. He was a local TV weatherman who had some prior experience as a radio DJ. He also isn't the household name that Johnny Olsen and Rod Roddy were.
Rich has improved greatly since he began but, how he got the job over the other announcers who auditioned is kind of surprising.
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Has anyone ever thought that Rich doesn't want other "gigs" in Hollywood. The man was a weatherman - NOT SOMEONE WHO WAS ALREADY IN HOLLYWOOD! This is being blown WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY out of proportion here. I'm near-positive that almost every single person here on this board has done something that some have called embarassing only for that person to say "it's not embarassing, I was having fun". No one goes into work after a party night and is shunned by their co-workers and friends because they did something "embarassing". It's Rich's life; let him live it how he deems fit. If he's not embarassed by it, why should any other person be?
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I think people are missing the whole joke about the pantsless bit. See, even when he's at home relaxing like we do, he wears a jacket and tie. Because because even PLAYING Price is Right is SRS BZNESS. You only see him from the waist up on TV, so maybe he's pantsless *ALL THE TIME*!!! BIG LAFFS! C'mon people.
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The video is funny, to most folks. It's getting great reviews on every other internet site that speaks of it,.... with the exception of HERE! That says a lot, people. This has become the most negative TPIR site around, and one I find myself enjoying less and less. I agree with the person who says Rich Fields is laughing all the way to the bank. Good for him. No wonder he and Drew have no interest in communicating with this site anymore. I don't blame them.
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2. You don't need to request to see it - it's on www.tpir.com
"Request" in the sense that you specifically have to seek it out. You still have to make the effort to go to the website, then make the effort to click on the video. "Request" may not be the correct word, but anyone who doesn't want to see it won't take the time to make the effort.
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2. You don't need to request to see it - it's on www.tpir.com
Isn't the website: www.priceisright.com
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The video is funny, to most folks. It's getting great reviews on every other internet site that speaks of it,.... with the exception of HERE! That says a lot, people. This has become the most negative TPIR site around, and one I find myself enjoying less and less. I agree with the person who says Rich Fields is laughing all the way to the bank. Good for him. No wonder he and Drew have no interest in communicating with this site anymore. I don't blame them.
You're complaining about negativity by being even more negative? :-? That doesn't help.
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The video is funny, to most folks. It's getting great reviews on every other internet site that speaks of it,.... with the exception of HERE! That says a lot, people.
Could you list the sites with glowing reviews?
I did a Google search and the first thing that turns up is:
TV Squad: "The Price Is Right's Rich Fields has officially lost his mind" (http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/25/the-price-is-rights-rich-fields-has-officially-lost-his-mind/)
COED Magazine: "the TV game show announcer is hands down the most annoying of all television personalities." (http://coedmagazine.com/2009/11/25/the-price-is-rights-rich-fields-gone-wild-video/)
So, not every other website gives it great reviews.
Like some of us here, everyone is entitled to any opinion. I personally found it quite stupid. If others liked it, wonderful. My opinion is that Rich looked like a fool.
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The video is funny, to most folks. It's getting great reviews on every other internet site that speaks of it...
I think we must have found Rich's agent/manager/PR person!
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This has become the most negative TPIR site around,
Just because people don't have the same opinion of Rich that you do, does not make this a negative site. All of us exchange our opinions here. That's what makes this an INTERESTING site and a legitimate discussion site.
I'm sorry for you that you are upset that some here that don't think Rich is the most wonderful announcer or person in the world and you do.
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Isn't the website: www.priceisright.com
My apologies - I thought I typed thepriceisright.com instead of tpir.com., but you are indeed, correct.
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I think you are trying to be sarcastic.
The trouble is, other than "how I met your Mother" (one appearance) and Price is Right, the list is pathetic.
It would be pathetic if Rich were Harrison Ford. 95% of performers in LA are a hell of a lot worse off than Rich is.
Rich wasn't a professional announcer when he got the TPIR job, and it showed. He was a local TV weatherman who had some prior experience as a radio DJ. He also isn't the household name that Johnny Olsen and Rod Roddy were.
A DJ is not a professional announcer? And do you really think Rod Roddy was a "household name" prior to The Price is Right?
Rich has improved greatly since he began...
Your opinion on this appears to be at odds with what quite a few people on this board think, including me.
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I would just mention for the record that Rich appears (to me) to be wearing 60's/70's-style athletic shorts in this clip, a style which is known to be rather short in length. So reports of Rich in this video "without his pants on" are just an exaggeration.
I think something to keep in mind is that Rich certainly had the opportunity to not participate in this video venture. I would assume that he didn't find it embarrassing or degrading to himself or his reputation, or otherwise he probably wouldn't have agreed to do it. From that aspect, I don't think we can argue too much about. Now whether the whole skit is degrading or embarrassing to the show itself, that is for each of us to decide for ourselves.
Could you list the sites with glowing reviews?
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COED Magazine: "the TV game show announcer is hands down the most annoying of all television personalities." (http://coedmagazine.com/2009/11/25/the-price-is-rights-rich-fields-gone-wild-video/)
That short blurb was not a review of the video; rather it was a setup of the premise of the video.
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So reports of Rich in this video "without his pants on" are just an exaggeration.
No, they're not. You must've missed that part of the video.
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No, they're not. You must've missed that part of the video.
Yeah... there's parts of it where the wears the '70s athletic shorts, then there's another part where he's playing the TPIR videogame with no pants on.
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I finally saw all the credits on the version of the video posted at this website (http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/25/the-price-is-rights-rich-fields-has-officially-lost-his-mind/). Interesting that none of the writers or producers seem to be affiliated with Price at all, as far as I can tell. Perhaps it's Drew's style of comedy, but he himself has nothing to do with it.
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I think you are trying to be sarcastic.
The trouble is, other than "how I met your Mother" (one appearance) and Price is Right, the list is pathetic. (and when he was on the only other almost non-pathetic show, Craig Ferguson, he appeared along with Bob Barker).
Rich needs a new manager.
What if Rich is doing exactly what he wants to do? What if he's content with being the announcer on TPIR, doing a few stupid gags here and there for fun, bringing home a nice sized paycheck and spending time with his family? Once in a while, he might even have a nice laugh at all the other schmucks in Hollywood who do three shows and a movie all at the same time and end up divorced six times.
Some people just have different priorities.
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I did a Google search and the first thing that turns up is:
COED Magazine: "the TV game show announcer is hands down the most annoying of all television personalities." (http://coedmagazine.com/2009/11/25/the-price-is-rights-rich-fields-gone-wild-video/)
To be fair, that sentence was talking about announcers in general, not Rich Fields in particular.
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What if Rich is doing exactly what he wants to do? What if he's content with being the announcer on TPIR, doing a few stupid gags here and there for fun, bringing home a nice sized paycheck and spending time with his family? Once in a while, he might even have a nice laugh at all the other schmucks in Hollywood who do three shows and a movie all at the same time and end up divorced six times.
Some people just have different priorities.
B-b-b-b-but... he's not doing things exactly how obsessed Price is Right fans think he should be doing them! And the small handful of obsessed, devoted fans are all the only ones with opinions that matter!
How dare he have fun and make a goofy video! Game Shows and Game Show Announcing are serious business! Fun doesn't enter into the picture anywhere! People aren't watching game shows to have fun or to enjoy themselves! They're sitting intently in front of their televisions, analyzing every minute detail! No fun involved!!!
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B-b-b-b-but... he's not doing things exactly how obsessed Price is Right fans think he should be doing them! And the small handful of obsessed, devoted fans are all the only ones with opinions that matter!
Oh-kay... that's rude. Most of us here are devoted fans who know a lot about the show (I wouldn't necessarily say obsessed.)
And our opinions aren't the only ones that matter... but in the context of the show, we generally know what works and what doesn't. I daresay that all of us members here collectively could produce an episode of the show better than the current staff can. And so, our opinions do matter. I (and a lot of other people here) thought that while the video wasn't offensive or hideous, it was kind of stupid and unnecessary. Rich obviously thought otherwise, and that's okay. It's just that in my opinion, this video (unlike Captain Klutz and other silly things the show has done) didn't fit in with the spirit and tone of the show.
People aren't watching game shows to have fun or to enjoy themselves! They're sitting intently in front of their televisions, analyzing every minute detail! No fun involved!!!
I for one don't try to sit there and analyze every detail. But I do notice things that are blatantly out of place or strange. That whole video seemed out of place in the context of the show.
Oh, and of course we all have fun watching the show... why else would we be watching if it wasn't enjoyable to watch?
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Oh-kay... that's rude. Most of us here are devoted fans who know a lot about the show (I wouldn't necessarily say obsessed.)
You what else is rude...the constant intonation that Rich Fields is just a puppet and only does what is told to him.
I daresay that all of us members here collectively could produce an episode of the show better than the current staff can. And so, our opinions do matter.
There'd be such a crapstorm behind the scenes on what games get played, what music cue is used, and light border is reconstructed that it'd never get shot.
It's just that in my opinion, this video (unlike Captain Klutz and other silly things the show has done) didn't fit in with the spirit and tone of the show.
Good thing it's not on the show.
Oh, and of course we all have fun watching the show... why else would we be watching if it wasn't enjoyable to watch?
To comb through everything to do with it as if searching for head lice.
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JoePlinko: I just have to ask -- What is your job title on the show? You certainly seem to work there.
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You what else is rude...the constant intonation that Rich Fields is just a puppet and only does what is told to him.
I'm not saying that. I made it very clear in my post that Rich feels that this kind of thing is funny. Obviously the show feels the same way, but Rich certainly had a say in all this.
To comb through everything to do with it as if searching for head lice.
I can't speak for everyone here, but it seems to me as if the vast majority of people here don't actually do that. I really doubt anyone sits down with a pad and paper while watching the show and writes down every little thing that they don't like. As a casual fan, it may seem that way to you, but I don't think that really happens.
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Whatever I have to say about a show, it's from my memory. Also, now that you mention it JoePlinko, I do agree with your comment about it being such a firestorm if all of us were to run the show since there are many opinions about the aspects of the show you'd describe and we'd get nowhere unless we all agree to do this or that and stick with it.
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Oh-kay... that's rude. Most of us here are devoted fans who know a lot about the show (I wouldn't necessarily say obsessed.)
And our opinions aren't the only ones that matter... but in the context of the show, we generally know what works and what doesn't. I daresay that all of us members here collectively could produce an episode of the show better than the current staff can. And so, our opinions do matter. I (and a lot of other people here) thought that while the video wasn't offensive or hideous, it was kind of stupid and unnecessary. Rich obviously thought otherwise, and that's okay. It's just that in my opinion, this video (unlike Captain Klutz and other silly things the show has done) didn't fit in with the spirit and tone of the show.
I for one don't try to sit there and analyze every detail. But I do notice things that are blatantly out of place or strange. That whole video seemed out of place in the context of the show.
Oh, and of course we all have fun watching the show... why else would we be watching if it wasn't enjoyable to watch?
SJD, the fact that you respond to a jibe (which was clearly a jibe by the winking smiley at the end) in such a way indicates offense, which normally indicates that something hits home.
I think what folks around here have failed to understand in the last three years is that there is a big difference between expressing one's opinion, and phrasing that expression such that it either makes it sound like the end of the world is approaching or others should inherently share that opinion becasue it and it only is correct.
For instance, instead of saying...
from: PriceForever on Yesterday at 09:06:40 PM
Rich needs a new manager.
which sounds kind of presumptuous and is very direct, PriceForever could have said "I wonder if Rich wants to do more and has a poor manager?" or "I'd like to see Rich doing more!" which are both an expression of opinion, without being incendiary.
Certainly not everyone does this, but it's very prevalent. It's also the reason that we have priceisright.com - TPTB at the show didn't want their "official" message here (I know they never said it, but it's a fairly easy supposition from what they have said).
Lest they lock the thread and kick me out, that's all. :)
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I'm no mod, but I get the sense that this is really starting to drift from the point of the topic, which is simply the video and whether you liked it or not. I'd rather have that back, rather than having it go into going into jabs at each other.
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I will put it back on topic. I did not like the video.
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For instance, instead of saying...
from: PriceForever on Yesterday at 09:06:40 PM
Rich needs a new manager.
which sounds kind of presumptuous and is very direct, PriceForever could have said "I wonder if Rich wants to do more and has a poor manager?" or "I'd like to see Rich doing more!" which are both an expression of opinion, without being incendiary.
Certainly not everyone does this, but it's very prevalent. It's also the reason that we have priceisright.com - TPTB at the show didn't want their "official" message here (I know they never said it, but it's a fairly easy supposition from what they have said).
Kind of like being told "I know you're not that stupid?" Oh wait, that's an ok way to phrase things. :D
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You what else is rude...the constant intonation that Rich Fields is just a puppet and only does what is told to him.
Yes, and we all know you're the grand expert on what goes on behind the scenes at the show. :rollold:
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I had planned to try and mediate here, but then I see this outright firestorm with everybody sniping at each other and just see the futility of it all.
You guys are all better than this. All of you on both sides of this debate. This crap is something I'd expect to see on GSN's forums, not here.
ON TOPIC...
I don't think this video was any kind of affront to the show's image. I do think it was quite stupid and a mistake, like the Drewcases, and hopefully will die a quick death like those did.
My earlier point about Rich not having screen presence stands - if you look at his predecessors, Johnny Olson came up in the glory days of radio when announcers also were performers in serial dramas and the like. The current generation of radio broadcasters really don't have the same demands put on them most of the time (as such programming has migrated to television) so the skills Johnny honed during his radio career are a sort of lost art. As for Rod, while he may not have been a 'household name' he certainly had a decent resume...Soap and Press Your Luck being the big ones, and you certainly can't blame him for the failures of Whew! or Hit Man. He also just had a natural talent for being in front of a camera that Rich, to me, doesn't seem to possess.
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Some could argue that Rod's talent can be attributed to being quite the ham. Also, Rich rarely got camera time under Barker's watch and during Season 36. It's a shame Roger was fired after he greenlighted Rich's camera time for Season 37, because I'd go so far to say that he'd sit down with Rich and coach him on things like showcase skits and maybe having proper banter with Drew if there was time.
Also, being a weatherman and a game show announcer or any role on camera are two different animals and require different approaches as to how one acts and speaks.
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Some could argue that Rod's talent can be attributed to being quite the ham.
That's what I was going for. He just seemed to have a natural knack for it, that's the best I can say.
Also, being a weatherman and a game show announcer or any role on camera are two different animals and require different approaches as to how one acts and speaks.
Also precisely on the money. He does do the actual requirements of the job (reading copy, keeping his parts of the show moving) well, he just doesn't do it with the right 'finesse'... or something. I'm really horrible at putting these things into words.
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JoePlinko: I just have to ask -- What is your job title on the show? You certainly seem to work there.
I can't tell you, but just know Drew has directed me to post here and none of this is of my own choosing--that's him...I gotta go...new directives for all employees come out today. I hope you understand.
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I can't tell you, but just know Drew has directed me to post here and none of this is of my own choosing--that's him...I gotta go...new directives for all employees come out today. I hope you understand.
I look forward to seeing you post in your underwear, perhaps with the help of Lou Ferrigno.
And about Lou Ferrigno... I liked his part in the video. I have to wonder, was he paid for that, did he appear as a favor, did Drew and company force him to do it, what? It seemed a bit odd to me that an actual celebrity would appear in an internet video. But, it wouldn't be the first time.
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Yes, and we all know you're the grand expert on what goes on behind the scenes at the show. :rollold:
I know you're not that stupid, I'm not the one who wrote an entire FAQ of the show. That's you...silly.
If my posts are going to be removed, please, whomever you are, have the decency to tell me why so I understand what lines to watch for. I don't see how I'm violating any terms of use and I know we don't spot censor here like they we thought they would do on priceisright.com.
I look forward to seeing you post in your underwear, perhaps with the help of Lou Ferrigno.
And about Lou Ferrigno... I liked his part in the video. I have to wonder, was he paid for that, did he appear as a favor, did Drew and company force him to do it, what? It seemed a bit odd to me that an actual celebrity would appear in an internet video. But, it wouldn't be the first time.
Sarcasm...people. Sarcasm.
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Will I be painted as ignorant and indifferent of underlying issues if I say I enjoyed the video at face value?
Well, I did. :)
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A DJ is not a professional announcer? And do you really think Rod Roddy was a "household name" prior to The Price is Right?
Your opinion on this appears to be at odds with what quite a few people on this board think, including me.
I wasn't trying to infer that a DJ is a professional announcer. My apologies if it was taken otherwise. I was merely pointing out that being a DJ and a weatherman was Rich's resume.
No, Rod was not a household name PRIOR to TPIR. But, after 5 years on TPIR, I'd be willing to bet that more people knew who Rod Roddy was than know who Rich Fields is.
Yes, my opinion might be at odds with the majority. But, that's why it's an opinion and nothing more. However, outside of the goofy skits, do you really think that his announcing has regressed since 2004??
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And about Lou Ferrigno... I liked his part in the video. I have to wonder, was he paid for that, did he appear as a favor, did Drew and company force him to do it, what? It seemed a bit odd to me that an actual celebrity would appear in an internet video. But, it wouldn't be the first time.
I'm sure Ferrigno was paid. He charges fans $30 to pose for a Polaroid picture with them.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3266242822_621c33a0ee_b.jpg)
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However, outside of the goofy skits, do you really think that his announcing has regressed since 2004??
No. I think it's regressed since 2007.
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Regressed? It sure has!
Rich's announcing took a big turn for the worse this year...I have always loved his voice, tone, and style, but his many over-exagerations this year on certain prize desciptions is turning nto that annoying gameshow announcer mode. I don't want Rich as an announcer to turn into a joke.
When they chose him for the show I thought he was the perfect fit. Now his announcing style is changing to something I really don't like. Perhaps the new producers are actually telling him to read like that and he is just following orders.
I would like him to go back to the way he announced a couple of years ago when he was with Bob---his style was very melodious and comforting...not grating like it is so often now.
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However, outside of the goofy skits, do you really think that his announcing has regressed since 2004??
Most definitely.
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Perhaps the new producers are actually telling him to read like that and he is just following orders.
I think that is indeed the most likely scenario. Since it seems that Rich will do anything (judging by his performances during the Drewcases period) (and understandingly so because who wants to lose their job) it is probably that the new producers think that the "gameshow announcer sound" is what they want.
The new producers probably think that screaming "It's a Newwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Carrrrrrrrrrrrr!" with a heavy guttural sound makes the car seem even more exciting.
For all the years during Bob's tenure he had a real good sound, so unlike other announcers who did gameshows. After Bob left and Roger left, Rich started changing his announcing style...I'll bet that he didn't make that decision on his own. Why would he, after years and years, suddenly change his own personal style that he was associated with into another style unless he was told to.
The new producers and others might like the sound style....I just don't.
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I, personally, don't like Rich's style of announcing today, either. I would like to see him go back to announcing when he first was brought in as Rod's replacement in 2004. He had a much more soothing voice then. Now, IMHO, it's to waaaaaaayyyyyyyy over the top.
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I didn't care for his announcing then and I still don't care for it now. I don't think the change of hosts has anything to do with it - for me, I've never been fond of it.
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Has anyone asked Rich if he's the robot some of you seem to suggest he is regarding his performance?
I think it's more than a bit absurd to suggest that Rich is a mindless fool that just does everything without any thought to what he's doing.
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Has anyone asked Rich if he's the robot some of you seem to suggest he is regarding his performance?
I think it's more than a bit absurd to suggest that Rich is a mindless fool that just does everything without any thought to what he's doing.
Am I wrong to want to see something in the next video like Rich blowing up and it being revealed he's just an android, as they wheel in a replacement Rich to continue announcing the show?
Or would that be a documentary?
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I would prefer to think of Rich as a robot. His job is to do what the management tells him to do and he does it (like a robot). There is nothing wrong with that ---many of us do it because it's our job to do what our boss says.
I would hate to think Rich himself is deciding to read prize descriptions so over the top and deciding to do dumb videos in his underwear. I give this man more credit. He is just doing what they tell him to do.
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This is indeed an interesting question...Is Rich changing his announcing style and is becoming an over the top announcer because he is told to do it that way or because he wants to do it that way.
However, I have a feeling that Roger always kept Rich from going overboard from screaming prize descriptions. After all, that was the way of all announcers on Price before Rich. One never got tired of Johnny or Rod ...they were pleasant to hear.
After Roger left, no one was there to stop him, and he started changing and began screaming some of the prize descriptions. I find it particularly annoying the way he introduces some of the cars nowadays. I would bet this has been his own decision.
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I hand you the Golden Microphone Award. Roger has said he had to coach Rich to tone it down. What we are hearing is probably the "natural" Rich. The current producers like the sound, as they are confusing fake enthusiasm as genuine excitement.
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my friends who i used to watch price is right with we used to notice how much rich screams now. much more than before.
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According to Rich's Twitter the video has caught Will Farrell's attention and will be featured on his site next week. :-o (And good for him!)
I haven't noticed Rich screaming, as such, but my husband did make the annoying observation that he says things "like Oprah" sometimes. (Like when she introduces people in long, drawn-out, two-tone voice.) Not sure how my husband knows what Oprah sounds like but I guess he's right.
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...outside of the goofy skits, do you really think that his announcing has regressed since 2004??
I think his announcing has regressed to the point that his current style is exactly what Burton Richardson was doing that got so many complaints. He's so over-the-top in every prize description that it's reaching the point where it's actually getting painful to listen to the show.
When even Drew is making fun of his reads on the air and everyone seems to think that's a GOOD thing, there's obviously a problem.
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I guess I like over-the-top announcers. Considering I enjoy both Burton and Rich's current announcing... :P
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I'm pretty sure "over-the-top" is a prerequisite for being a game show announcer/host and has been for eons. This is why my husband refers to Rich as "Guy Smiley." (Though we recently saw TPIR Live in Vegas and Todd Newton has the "Guy Smiley" title tied up as far as I'm concerned.)
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I'd hardly say that "over the top" is a "prerequisite" for game show announcers and hosts for eons. However, it has seemed to become more common in recent years...proliferating quite a bit since about the 1990s, in my opinion.
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I'm pretty sure "over-the-top" is a prerequisite for being a game show announcer/host and has been for eons. This is why my husband refers to Rich as "Guy Smiley." (Though we recently saw TPIR Live in Vegas and Todd Newton has the "Guy Smiley" title tied up as far as I'm concerned.)
Johnny Olson wasn't over the top. It certainly wasn't a prerequisite for him. Even Rod had his non-over-the-top moments. These days, Rich never does.
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I think his announcing has regressed to the point that his current style is exactly what Burton Richardson was doing that got so many complaints. He's so over-the-top in every prize description that it's reaching the point where it's actually getting painful to listen to the show.
When even Drew is making fun of his reads on the air and everyone seems to think that's a GOOD thing, there's obviously a problem.
I've gone back and watched as much stuff as I can find since Drew took over and, I have to say, everyone is right. I felt that he had been steadily improving between the time that he started and when Bob left. Maybe Roger leaving, and not being there to guide him, is part of the problem.
I was a very regular viewer, and taping attendee, up until Bob left. I just recently started watching, with more regularity, this season.
I haven't noticed Rich screaming, as such, but my husband did make the annoying observation that he says things "like Oprah" sometimes.
Just as long as he isn't doing the Oprah style, head-boppin', finger pointing we might be okay... :oldlol:
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The crew talks about how Rich has changed around Drew alot. If you asked around you might find out that lots of people on that set have stopped talking to Rich. I will say he was pleasant to me a few years ago when I had more interaction with him. But we all knew Rich wanted Barker's job! LOL.
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The crew talks about how Rich has changed around Drew alot. If you asked around you might find out that lots of people on that set have stopped talking to Rich. I will say he was pleasant to me a few years ago when I had more interaction with him. But we all knew Rich wanted Barker's job! LOL.
Doesn't surprise this poster one bit...not one bit at all.
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I think his announcing has regressed to the point that his current style is exactly what Burton Richardson was doing that got so many complaints.
Personally, I think Burton was better than what Rich is doing now. Burton's style at least seemed natural for him. Rich seems to be going way past his own natural personality, which makes it even more bothersome.
I was just thinking... I wonder if this is Rich's way of trying to seem as over-the-top as Rod. Rod did it with nutty suits and facial expressions... Rich is doing it with his voice.
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Personally, I think Burton was better than what Rich is doing now. Burton's style at least seemed natural for him.
Yeah...I'm not a big fan of Burton, but according to everything I've ever heard, he talked that way all the time.
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Burton did announce 'over the top" every time I heard him, even before he ever did Price (however, sometimes on Price he did occassionaly seem to tone it down a little).
Rich is now transforming into the Burton Richardson style, which is a great loss. Rich used to have his own style.
If this is his own decision, it is sad for him (and us), because Rich will become that "run of the mill" generic "gameshow" announcer.
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If this is his own decision, it is sad for him (and us), because Rich will become that "run of the mill" generic "gameshow" announcer.
I don't even think the "run of the mill" generic game show announcer is that bad. I only think the worst-case, stereotypical game show announcer sounds the way Rich seems to be trying to sound at this point.
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Personally, I am getting tired of Rich during the showcases and how he has to "ask" a contestant certain questions before a prize description. That just gets under my skin :-x
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You know, I'm just tired of all the speaking Rich does.
He should just learn Sign Language, and sign the whole show. He already has that little box in the corner of the screen.
Of course, then, he would probably be signing like a stereotypical game show announcer.
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The crew talks about how Rich has changed around Drew alot.
If you asked around you might find out that lots of people on that set have stopped talking to Rich.
I wouldn't be surprised if his new emerging style of over-the-top reading of prize descriptions isn't due to some type of over-confidence or 'big-head" syndrome. Could that be why people don't talk to him? He speaks a lot, and is on camera a lot...he could be thinking that he's practically a co-host or something.
Never under-estimate the ego of a performer (or an announcer).
I miss the old Rich Fields as much as I dislike the new Rich Fields.
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Not quite as funny as Johnny Olson in a sombrero, but close. I :lol:'d
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He should just learn Sign Language, and sign the whole show. He already has that little box in the corner of the screen.
::pictures Rich dragging the sign for "car" out in front of him to symbolize: CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!::
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Personally, I am getting tired of Rich during the showcases and how he has to "ask" a contestant certain questions before a prize description. That just gets under my skin
I like the concept of Rich getting the contestants involved with the prize descriptions. But it doesn't seem to work in practice because the contestant isn't expecting it, and probably isn't sure how to participate.
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Rich's video on Funny or Die is up to 90%.
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I like the concept of Rich getting the contestants involved with the prize descriptions. But it doesn't seem to work in practice because the contestant isn't expecting it, and probably isn't sure how to participate.
actually, they do. during the break before the showcase, Fingers told us that "rich might ask you questions; if so, just answer 'yes' or 'no'." so the contestants ARE aware that he might ask them questions. The only issue is that it's difficult to hear Rich's voice in the studio, so that would explain the delayed reactions of the contestants at the showcase podiums.
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actually, they do. during the break before the showcase, Fingers told us that "rich might ask you questions; if so, just answer 'yes' or 'no'." so the contestants ARE aware that he might ask them questions. The only issue is that it's difficult to hear Rich's voice in the studio, so that would explain the delayed reactions of the contestants at the showcase podiums.
That and the fact that the questions are so inane that there's probably a moment when the contestants are seriously thinking of answering, "Well, duh!"
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the questions are so inane. The contestants are seriously thinking of answering, "Well, duh!"
My point exactly, CBSproman. That is why I think it is highly unneccessary for him to do this. I wish they would go back to doing the showcases the way they used to. Here again, there is someone I feel is responsibile for this, and it's not Rich (Fields or DiPirro) or Mike (Richardson).
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I also hate it when Rich asks them questions. They are dumb questions and make Rich look dumb for asking them. It's amazing that the producers think they are clever.
But the continuing tragedy is the fact that the show is getting less and less real. The fact that the contestants are warned that Rich will ask them questions and they should just answer "yes" or "no" is a forced reality.
The show was always real with minimal coaching on the part of the producers. I would much rather the contestant be not warned about he questions and get their true response.
However, the producers don't want a genuine response ("of course, you stupid announcer, I don't want to walk to work in the snow") because that just would reveal how dumb and stupid the questions are.
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Sort of like: "Just smile and applaud, no matter what junk they show you" is real too, right?
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Bob said that to contestants before the showcase round, you have to wonder if Bob himself thought the prizes were a joke or not. But he knew that the game was much more important and concentrated on that more, rather than pushing for extravagant trips and other prizes that the producers are going for today.
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It's not unusual for a show to prep an audience or contestants on how to react to prizes. Hence, the applause light and production assistants' gestures. If the producers want Rich to ask these silly questions and interact with contestants during the showcases they need to: 1) Prepare the contestants and have them know they may need to respond to Rich and 2) Have a speaker near them sothat they can actually hear what Rich is asking them. Most of the time it seems like the contestant isn't paying attention or just plain didn't hear Rich. They are looking at the monitor or the doors to see the next prize.
It might help if Rich didn't call everyone "brother". I don't know why that bugs me, but it does.
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When I go to the taping on Tuesday, I am going to be watching Rich like a hawk! And hopefully I'll be in the showcase at the end so I can listen like a .... ummm..... uhhh.... something that listens closely!
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Sort of like: "Just smile and applaud, no matter what junk they show you" is real too, right?
I was there many, many times when Bob said that...it got a real big laugh because he was saying that in total jest.
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That and the fact that the questions are so inane that there's probably a moment when the contestants are seriously thinking of answering, "Well, duh!"
That was kind of what I meant by saying some of the stuff has to read is much more embarassing than the video. (Mostly the product descriptions, but this works too.)
"Say Joe...Do you like to have FUN?!!"
"Wow, Rich, how did you guess that about me???!!!"
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That was kind of what I meant by saying some of the stuff has to read is much more embarassing than the video. (Mostly the product descriptions, but this works too.)
"Say Joe...Do you like to have FUN?!!"
"Wow, Rich, how did you guess that about me???!!!"
What if someone looked straight at the camera, stone faced, in sort of a Bob Newhart deadpan and said "No, Rich, I do not like to have fun."?
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What if someone looked straight at the camera, stone faced, in sort of a Bob Newhart deadpan and said "No, Rich, I do not like to have fun."?
"Actually I'm allergic to fun, thanks for bringing it up." >:(
or
"I used to do fun things with my wife...before she (*gulp*) passed on." ::Sobs hysterically::
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"Actually I'm allergic to fun, thanks for bringing it up." >:(
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"I used to do fun things with my wife...before she (*gulp*) passed on." ::Sobs hysterically::
Or "No, Rich. Fun leads to dancing, dancing leads to the devil. I will not be led to the firey pits because of this showcase!"
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"Say Joe...Do you like to have FUN?!!"
"Wow, Rich, how did you guess that about me???!!!"
HAHAHA love it! :oldlol:
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"Say Joe, do you like to have FUN?"
"I sure do, Rich! Your place or mine?"
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"Say Joe, do you like to have FUN?"
"I sure do, Rich! Your place or mine?"
I wonder if Studio 33 still has that burlesque music lying around they used to play every once in a while during Match Game. :-)
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"Yes, I like fun. Show me the @#$@ prizes."
They might end the stupid questions if some screwball does one of these lines and more copycat offenders show up. The common contestant is not very good at doing pick-ups for edits.
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They might end the stupid questions if some screwball does one of these lines and more copycat offenders show up. The common contestant is not very good at doing pick-ups for edits.
Somehow, I doubt they'd end the practice: I'm guessing they'd think it was funnier that way and we'd end up with more of it even during pricing games.
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TV14?
Well then
"Say, Joe, do you like to have fun?"
"Sure do, Rich. You don't know the joys of a weekend involving a rubber chicken, three stout midgets in wedding dresses, and a vat of Crisco... excuse me, I didn't mean to say a brand name, I mean "a vat of shortening that makes your baked goods taste light and fluffy". Will any of these things be part of my showcase?"
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What if someone looked straight at the camera, stone faced, in sort of a Bob Newhart deadpan and said "No
Unfortunately, Rich would probably cut you off right there and keep on going as if you'd said "Yes."
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TV14?
Well then...
"Say Joe, do you like to have fun?"
"Your mom asked me the same thing last night!"
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"Say Joe, do you like to have fun?"
"Your mom asked me the same thing last night!"
Funny, I didn't know Sean Connery was allowed in the studio. :P
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Funny, I didn't know Sean Connery was allowed in the studio. :P
I was totally going for a Celebrity Jeopardy gag, lol.
BTW, the "Gone Wild" outtakes video is up:
I "lol'd" at the hand-slapping.