Well, I couldn't possibly let a historical day go by today without a little post.
Today, October 15, 2007, marks the beginning of a new era for The Price is Right...the greatest game show of all time, or at least it was at the end of Season 35. Today was Drew Carey's first aired show...he taped several weeks worth of episodes before going to the tv tapes...so, while I realize he is still struggling to find his own identity, and there is some nervousness, I expected today's show (which I just finished watching on tape) to be a little better. From not saying the name of the first game to constantly fidgeting with his coat pockets, to saying over and over "Rich Fields" to not saying the proper name of the game, "It's in the Bag," there is plenty to say that he has lots left to work on. But a glimpse of greatness shined through in a comedic moment when they played the game "Barker's Bargain Bar," when Drew made a very clever quip saying the game was named after TPIR's founder...Ezekiel Barker...brilliant! I think he has a lot to add to the show...I really want him to succeed! We'll see!
Another note...the new "Stereo" theme sounds good (not during the "Come on Down" intros) and the new sets looks great!
Not impressed with the prize selections in the showcase, however, the show was perfect...6 winners and 2 $1 spinners in the showcase showdown...
Overall grade for day one...B-
More to come in the coming days!
1 comment:
Don't hold back, tell me what you really think!!! How do you think Bob would rate the 1st show? What would our friend Rod Roddy think????
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