Tag Archives: game show

Big Deal

It’s a big deal for Howie Mandel and a huge deal for cash strapped game show fans who dream of striking it rich in 30 minutes. Here’s the deal: “Deal or No Deal” is being syndicated. Translation: Fans of the show quadruple their chance of getting on the show now that it is going to air five days a week instead of just once a week in primetime. According to reports, Mandel, the models, the banker and the briefcases will all be a part of the syndicated version of “Deal or No Deal” when it premieres in September. And that’s … Continue reading →

Bye-Bye Bob!

My co-blogger Libby and I share many things in common—including having grown up watching Bob Barker on “The Price Is Right.” So it is with a touch of sadness that we collectively mourn his final days on the popular TV game show. Come June 15th Bob Barker will no longer be a part of daytime TV. It is a loss that millions of Barker fans have been preparing for since the Emmy Award-winning host announced his retirement plans last year. Today has been dubbed “Black Wednesday” on the series’ set—it is the day that Barker tapes his farewell show. And … Continue reading →

“Jeopardy” Champ Slams Show

Did you see this coming? “Jeopardy” ultra-champ Ken Jennings, who became a household fixture in 2004 during his 74-game winning streak is making headlines again. But, this time it’s in contrast to his squeaky clean image. Two years after hauling in more than $2.5 million in winnings from the game show, Jennings’ is blasting “Jeopardy” and its host Alex Trebek. One of the unkind comments recently posted on Jennings’ website reads: “I know, I know, the old folks love him, but nobody knows he died in that fiery truck crash a few years back and was immediately replaced with the … Continue reading →