Episode 23.11 - Three Days of Snow
March 22

Gordon: We're back, and I've got a fruit salad. Who wants some Pineapple?
Chico: Right here
Jason: I do!
Chico: As a reminder, we give you three, you pick two.
Jason: Got it.
Gordon: We'll start with this:

Paige Miles, Tim Urban, Andrew Garcia. Who's the first one you're discarding to go to the musical school of irrelevancy?

Chico: Paige. She's out of her depth and she's shown nothing that will prove to me otherwise... and she's sick.
Jason: Sorry. It's Andrew Garcia. He is a one trick guitar strumming pony.
Gordon: Andrew is being sponsored by Twitter Nation. Tim is being sponsored by the Worsters. Paige is being sponsored by...who knows who. That being said, Could we make the American Idol producers promise never to let Ke$ha on our tv screen ever again? Please?
Chico: We can. And we will.
Jason: And I hope so too.
Gordon: Next one?

Million Dollar Password, Perry Card Sharks, and Eubanks Card Sharks. All are heading to GSN in April. Which one would we honestly not miss?

Jason: All of them are good. But of those three, it's Eubanks Card Sharks...but not by much.
Gordon: Eubanks Card Sharks. How many times do we have to watch the same episodes again?
Chico: Gordon has the correct answer. The Perry Sharks is what got me into game shows. And as much as I like Bob Eubanks and/or his version... we've seen it a LOT.
Gordon: Here's a theory. Why don't we make a revision of Card Sharks? As in new.
Chico: We tried a revision. Next time, try a straight up revival.
Gordon: Any new version can't be worse than Card Sharks 2001...can it?
Jason: Lets hope not.
Gordon: Next one.

Minute to Win It, Celebrity Apprentice, Instant Recall. Here's 3 new shows that just debuted. Which one should get cancelled first?

Chico: Instant Recall.
Jason: Sorry Wink--it's Instant Recall.
Gordon: I'm going to say Celebrity Apprentice. I don't want to see a show where I know I'm going to be dissatisfied with the results.
Chico: Well, maybe regular people Apprentice will do it for you when it returns.
Jason: Maybe.
Gordon: Maybe. 'Give it to Joan because she's an old fart' isn't a good reason to win a show. Sorry.
Chico: Next one...

A blind U-Turn, a missed clue, or a complete and utter failure. Two of these things were causative agents for Joe & Heidi getting the boot on Amazing Race this week. Take out the third.

Gordon: Blind U-Turn. Even with that, they should have been fine. I'd like to also discard a missed clue and draw up instead poor road detour performance.
Chico: ... I'll allow it.
Jason: Gordon is right.
Chico: For the record, the "missed clue" belonged to Ivy League Quiz Bowl Champions Brent & Caite. They were penalized, but it didn't affect their standing.
Jason: They could have survived the U-Turn.
Chico: They really could've. They needed to just buckle down and perform, you know?
Gordon: Could have, should have, would have, didn't. Next one...

Dancing With the Stars, The X-Factor, America's Best Dance Crew. You're Paula Abdul's Agent. Which one of these shows do you not advise her to be a judge on?

Jason: The X-Factor. You have the Dancing Skills on the other two.
Chico: Agreed.
Gordon: I'll say Dancing With the Stars, surprisingly. You don't need a happy happy joy judge. You need a critical judge in all 3 slots, and I don't think Paula has it in her to be that.
Chico: America's Best Dance Crew... she's got the knowhow. The X-Factor... again, knowhow.
Gordon: How do you think she will do on The X-Factor?
Chico: About the same as she did on Idol. Only mentoring "THAT WAY" will be legal.
Jason: There you go :-)
Gordon: Will the have any Coke Cups there?
Chico: Doubt it.
Gordon: Last one?
Chico: Last one...

Masterchef, Iron Chef, or Beat the Chefs. Curtis Stone will honestly be caught dead on anything (hence "The Apprentice") so pick something that function as "the Line".

Jason: Beat the Chefs.
Chico: Masterchef. That's more for the common cooks like me and Gordon...Beat the Chefs... oh, Curtis stands to be taken down a peg :-) Same with Iron Chef, so...
Gordon: I have to go off the board again.
Chico: This is interesting. Go ahead.
Gordon: I'd use my Draw 3 card, Discard all 3, and pick up these 3 beauties: The Chopping Block, The Gourmet Next Door and Celebrity Cooking Showdown
Jason: Boo yah :-)
Chico: You win. On that bit of business, we have to do a bit of business of our own. But when we come back, we steal legal pads from Jason's new work for Five GOOD Reasons.
Gordon: 5 good reasons to stick around. So please do so.

(Brought to you by Custom Robo: The Series. Take one part Junkyard Wars... one part Destroy Build Destroy... one part Chopped... one part Face-Off.... and one part Gundam... and you're nearly there)

Gordon: You going to create cybermen, too?
Chico: I still think there's an untapped market in the megarobotics field.
Jason: Scary, though.
Chico: Right?
Gordon: it is. 5 Good reasons isn't that scary though, right?
Chico: Nope. And let's start with.... you, Jason.
Jason: Let's.
Chico: Monty Hall comes back to LMAD this week. I'm going to watch. You're going to watch. It's watchable. Give us 5 good reasons why.
Jason: 1. It is relevant nostalgia. Monty Hall is the creator and consultant on the show. 2. He will show Wayne Brady that he still has it. 3. He will show US that he still has it. 4. By doing so, it is a symbolic passing of the torch from Hall to Brady and 5. He is the male version of Betty White. Everyone loves Monty.
Chico: True.
Jason: if you are a game show fan, this is one to watch.
Chico: And perhaps record.
Gordon: Ok Jason, give one to Chico.
Jason: It was announced that the Apprentice is going back to its roots with the Apprentice 2010. Why will it work? 5 good reasons please.
Chico: 1) It's relevant in these harsh economic times. 2) No favoritism vis a vis the celebrity version... 3) It's good to see a show go back to the KISS rule... 4) I want to think Donald is serious about "putting America back to work". 5) After a few celebrity editions, we could use some regular folk in the boardroom for a change
Jason: And that's 5.
Chico: Yes it is.
Gordon: Now Chico gets toito give me one.
Chico: Yes I do. Now Gordon...You are the resident American Idol expert.
Gordon: I am.
Chico: You know everything there is to know and frankly more than any sane man SHOULD know.
Jason: He is.
Gordon: ...wait. I'm sane?
Chico: ... point taken. So... give us five good reasons why votes aren't coming in as much as they have been in previous seasons.
Gordon: Here's 5. 1. The songs haven't been moment making songs. 2. It's up against The Olympics, the NIT and other events, so people who bounce back and forth are less likely to vote. 3. The judges haven't been warning the American Public as much as to who to vote for. 4. The people haven't been worth voting for...yet. 5. The phone systems are better at detecting 'cheat' programs, so more votes have been thrown out, and less ones accepted.
Chico: And... five :-)
Gordon: I've got one for Jason
Jason: Go for it.
Gordon: You're in charge of The Price is Right's April Fool's Day Show. Give me 5 NEW pranks you would put on the show.
Jason: Hmmmm.... 1. A backwards running clock in Clock Game. 2. When Lucky Seven gets rolled out...throw a junk car out first. 3. If Cliff Hangers Hans falls over, have a blood curdling scream happen instead of just the crash. 4. Showcases with the Models hosting and Drew/Rich modeling the prizes. 5. And Press Your Luck music as think music this year :-)
Chico: The April Fools shows are always classic.
Jason: And 5a) Let's put Wayne brady in there somewhere.
Chico: What they lack in actual game play (players)... they make up for in creativity.
Jason: I am hearing rumors Mimi comes back for a 2nd run.
Chico: That'll be fun :-) Okay, Jason, talk to Gordon.
Gordon: Talk to me, Jay
Jason: Alright, I have another Idol question for you. Give me 5 good reasons why Perez Hilton WOULD be a good replacement for Simon Cowell when he leaves :-)
Gordon: You know usually I'd be evil to Chico.
Chico: And I was hoping Gordon'd get the evil one for a change :-)
Gordon: Here's why Perez would be better. 1. Tween target. Little kids like Perez. 2. He has experience in singing copetitions (assuming you consider Rap singing) 3. You want conflict? Perez will give you conflict and argue with everyone. 4. You want deconstruction? Perez can deconstruct every singer in the house. 5. Him and Ellen can legally marry and then adopt Aaron Kelly as their own kid.
Jason: ROFL
Chico: Heh.
Jason: Seriously, he has no shot in hell. But he has been the loudest voice out there.
Gordon: He's definitely loud.
Chico: And attention grabbing.
Jason: i still think it will be Tommy Mottola. But that's another one for another time.
Gordon: Last one, and...hi Chico :)
Jason: Oh no.
Chico: If you can top Perez Hilton, then more power to you.
Gordon: You know, I was going to be light and easy, until Jay gave me that question.
Chico: No you weren't.
Jason: You SO were not.
Gordon: ...ok fine,. I wasn't. In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, give me 5 good reasons why Jake Pavelka will win Dancing With the Stars.
Jason: WOW!
Chico: 1) Popularity. 2) Network brass will push him. 3) Who watches DWTS? The same audience that watches The Bachelorette. 4) ... I don't know, the Vote for the Worst crowd? and 5)... because the judges have 50% of the vote and they hate me. Case in point: Master P.
Gordon: 6) Because Gordon is going to powervote every Monday night to keep Chico miserable.
Jason: ROFL
Gordon: I'll give you one good reason to get to the Speed Round - next!

(Brought to you by Don't Forget The Chico. Poor little Chico needs to find a game show home. Jeopardy!? Nope. Millionaire? Nope. Don't Forget the Lyrics? Maybe. If you're a producer out there, please find it within yourselves to find this game player a real home. Thank you).

Chico: *gives sad puppy face*
Jason: Wont you help this game show wannabe? Please?
Chico: I'd do it for you...
Gordon: You heard him, He'd do it for you.
Chico: We'd also do the *Speed round for you...and here it is!
Gordon: Speed Round Starts...NOW! Survivor: Double Tribal Elimination! (OOooh). Who goes?
Jason: James and Sandra
Gordon: James and Tyson.
Chico: Again, if they're smart: Parvati.
Gordon: I don't think they are smart, I don't think they will pick on Russell (since he has the idol) and I don't think they have the votes to get rid of Rob. Tyson seems good.
Chico: Righty then. Idol... Who's next?
Jason: I would say Andrew
Gordon: You need to get rid of a pop person. I think Andrew may fit the bill here.
Chico: Bingo. And the Race?
Jason: Jordan and Jeff
Gordon: Jordan and Jeff
Chico: I'm going with brain surgeons and Jeopardy! champions Brent & Caite. How about Mark Staniec? Do you see him going far in Minute to Win It?
Jason: Not really.
Gordon: I think he does something with a toilet and drain, which would describe the ratings for the show next week.
Chico: That doesn't describe our viewers, who send us mail.
Gordon: Who do you got?
Chico: I have.... Agent Josh.

Gordon: Well, you don't have to worry about it, And I think it's a smart idea to NOT be on the show
Chico: Agreed. Not just because of the pull, but think about it... what happened the LAST time Star Search was put back on the air to compete for that AI dollar?
Chico: Not only did it NOT do that well... it was retooled, and THAT failed.
Jason: I think Paula will find the vehicle for her.
Gordon: I know we're all scrambling to find the next American Idol, but why don't you find the 'first' different styled show?
Jason: This isn't it.
Chico: Not by a longshot.
Gordon: Nope. Thanks for the email. Do we have anything else?
Chico: Nope
Gordon: I want more mail. WHat do they have to do?
Chico: They can send us an e-mail to WLTI@gameshownewsnet.com. Or find us on Facebook, Myspace, and GSNN's Video Wall on Youtube.com Jason, thanks as always...next week, Monty, Idol, Race, Survivor, Solitary, and Dancing.
Jason: Boo-yah! Can't wait.
Chico: Your damn right. =p
Gordon: We already have a show. Join us for it.
Chico: Until then, for Gordon and everyone at GSNN, I'm Chico. Game over... and spread the love.