I agree that it would be hard to match the chemistry of the '70s incarnations of the show, but since every other d*mned thing is being remade (and remade poorly, by people who seem to want nothing from an original series but its title), I think I'd enjoy remaking a show with people who revered the original, understood it was a winning format, and had no interest in turning it into a soap opera or introducing an evil twin or in any other way molesting the program. I would want the set to mimic the set from "Match Game PM," modified, of course, for widescreen TVs. I'd want the host to hold one of those long handled microphones and wear a three piece suit. I'd want at least the first month of shows to feature as many classic panelists (Bob Barker, Bill Daly, George Kennedy, Betty White, etc.) as possible. And I'd want anyone on the production staff who says "I've got a way to make this show even better!" to be fired on the spot.
Here's today's "Match Game" installment, by the by, featuring the lovely and talented Ms. Charlene Tilton in the lower left seat. Her answer may not have been the best, but her dress was hard to beat: http://www.tvornottv.net/2010/01/07/match-game-for-1610/ > Fremantle did a pilot for Fox a few years ago for prime time, with the > new title "What the Blank?" and Fred Willard hosting. From what I > hear, it was better than anyone expected, but not exploitative enough > for Mike Darnell, obviously. > > The problem I have is that to me the 70s version was classic lightning- > in-a-bottle, even if it was Goodson-Todman using people they knew > would work from other panel shows. It will be difficult to get > anything close to the exact same chemistry (or lack of, in Dawson's > last months with the show) that the 70s version had. -- Kevin M. (RPCV)
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