May 21, 2007

Chico: That break, BTW came from our own Mike Klauss. Thanks, Mike!
Jason: PETA will LOVE that one.
Gordon: You never told me that Paris is serving her time by being thrown in a hopper.
Chico: Don't I wish.
Gordon: I have something better to do with your time. I'll give you some ideas. you tell me if they were thinking with their heads - or tails
Jason: Ok Two-Face. Lay it on us.

From The Internet: These is an American Idol conspiracy for jordin Sparks to win, especially since she has won a singing contest endorsed by Coca-Cola

Chico: ... pardon?
Gordon: Apparently, Jordin Sparks has already won a singing contest that Coke sponsored, and that, to some people, means that Coke placed her in the audition process
Jason: The controversy over Sparks first grew wings back in January when SeattlePI's TV Critic Melanie McFarland subtly cried foul over many factors that seemed to indicate Jordin was a plant. Probably the most prominent preexisting tie to Idol is through the show's sponsor, Coca Cola. Sparks won Coke's rising star award in 2004. The power of a huge sponsor is undeniable, but no actual connection between Coke and Idol with regards to Sparks has been established, so this point is more conspiracy buff fodder than the type of tid bit that sounds alarms. And yes...this is coincidence. TAILS.
Chico: Sounds like coincidence to me. TAILS.
Gordon: I don't get it. We want the judges to select the best undiscovered talent, so when they find it, now we're upset about it? Huh?
Chico: Go figure.
Gordon: Let us remind everyone that Jordin got the audition because she won a regional Arizona Idol contest. So to get to Idol, she had to win ANOTHER contest, which is harder than what anyone else had to do.
Chico: Seems like they always want to knock out the champ, you know?
Jason: Of course.
Gordon: I think people also need to remember that they Jordin got from 24 people to 2 thanks to the voting public. It reminds me of 'Everyone can audition - but not them' argument we had a few months ago.. And it reeks. Next one...

People who do get TV time but who do not make the finals should be able to audition again. Worked for Gina, who is now on the Idol Tour. Worked for Jazlene, who is now America's Next Top Model. Does it work for you?

Jason: I have no problem with another bite at the apple. Heads.
Chico: Seems legitimate to me. As we've seen, there's nothing in the rule book that says you can't get in the door again once you had a taste of the action. You know, so long as you haven't won the whole thing. HEADS.
Jason: We also saw it on AI this year with a Hollywood guy making the top 24, I think.
Gordon: Correct. I dont have a problem with it either. We do believe in second chances here.
Jason: Legitimate 2nd chances.
Chico: As long as beauty pageants aren't involved... WHOA! :)
Jason: Thank you Rosie O'Alexander.
Chico: Hey... I wear mine well :)
Gordon: Next one...

MyNetworks: People want to see the return of Meet My Folks and Paradise Hotel

Jason: TAILS. No explanation needed.
Chico: TAILS! They were cancelled for a reason! And the reason being... that they were dumb.
Jason: And bad.
Gordon: Tails. Meet My Folks is cutesy, but you cant use that to spearhead a network. You could use Paradise Hotel, but the execution has to be there. It was for Paradise Hotel, but it was not for Forever Eden, which was awful and manipulative.
Chico: And in the case of Paradise Hotel, which was supposed to run ad infinitum, Fox came to a point where they realized that this was supposed to end.
Gordon: They also realized that the people in charge knew how to manupiuate the system to keep everyone safe in the house. They have to do much better for the new version to fly. Next one...

CBS: The absence of The Amazing Race will mean that they get better ratings when they return.

Jason: You know what....I think so...ALL-STAR EDITIONS never work. HEADS.
Chico: Why not. Good things are worth the wait. Don't want to oversaturate product. HEADS.
Gordon: I will have to disagree here. Jericho got killed when it took a break and it went from highest new show to cancelled. Heroes's ratings took a nice sized hit when it returned from its break. So did Lost. Bowling doesn't take a break in the middle of its season. Have the networks order 36 episodes and spend the money. Tails.
Chico: The difference here... the show isn't serialized.
Gordon: As for the Race, I am concerned about it. I hope its a one season trend. And just because its off the chart doesn't mean its going to get back on
Chico: Besides. This is a formula that has been followed for the last 5 years.
Gordon: We'll see what happens. Next one...

FOX: With back to back Gordon Ramsay shows, there is always room for Ramsay

Gordon: Hells Kitchen 3 shows up on June 4, while Kitchen Nightmares appears to cook up trouble in the fall.
Jason: Too much Ramsay is like too much spice....it will bite you eventually. TAILS.
Chico: Hmm... This could spell trouble, especially with Kitchen Nightmares going up against Grey's and CSI. TAILS. And besides, what's that old saying about too many cooks?
Jason: Spoiling of Soup.
Gordon: It spoils the networking program. Keep in mind that Ramsay's shows have been on during the Summer. This will be his first foray into fall programming - and I'm guessing it, like Ramsay, will not be pretty. Tails. Last one...

ABC: The pretty presentation for the Upfront is more important than keeping the ending of The Bachelor a secret

Jason: Of course. TAILS.
Chico: TAILS.
Gordon: In the programming, it shows Baldwin with 'The Embrace' to the winner. Its heads for us, because now we don't have to sit through the agonizing finale to find out who wins.
Chico: ... Good point.
Gordon: But Tails to the general public
Chico: Because the general public hates spoilers.
Jason: Wrong.
Gordon: Tails. I love 'em. And I love the mail, which we'll get to - right after this break

(Brought to you by National Ringo night. Hey, we have a British host, why not have some Beatles love. The referee will be played by Pete Best)

Chico: No Ringo! Play still on!
Gordon: He loves you yeah, yeah, yeah...
Chico: Yesterdaaaaaay.... You know what's as good as the Beatles?
Jason: The Big Finish?
Chico: Perceptive. Idol. Is there any way that Jordin doesn't win?
Gordon: No
Jason: I am going to say Yes. It can happen...not saying it will. But Blake DOES have a shot.
Chico: I will say that Jordin will have to really screw up royally in order to lose.
Gordon: I don't see it happening. This reminds me of Bo/Carrie 2007. Dancing With the Stars - who wins?
Jason: Joey Fatone
Chico: Apolo.
Gordon: I'll say Apolo
Chico: There's a hero on DOND. How'll he do?
Jason: Unknown.
Gordon: I think the Hero gets greedy and gets his financial brain eaten. Speaking of which, does New York get saved on Heroes?
Jason: I say no.
Chico: I'll say yes. But not without some serious repercussions.
Jason: Setting up for a wild summer on the net.
Gordon: True - it should be fun. Do we have anything fun in our mailbox?
Chico: Dunno... do we?
Gordon: I got one. This one from Loraine O'Hara. Thanks Lorraine!

Chico: OH! Can I answer this one?
Gordon: Yes please
Chico: Maybe someday... if GSN picks it up. But NBC has put the kibosh on the guess who game.
Gordon: We know that NBC has a rotating Friday game show schedule, where 1 Vs. 100 and the Singing Bee will be rotating, I could see Identity returning there if it's not an official kibosh - but as of right now, it is not in NBC's plans.
Chico: Precisely
Jason: A semi-official Kibosh.
Chico: But given the show's ratings in the second series of it, I wouldn't be surprised if it was an official kibosh.
Gordon: By the way - here are some guidelines to sending out emails. 1. If you want are looking for an agent or TV production company, go to imdb.com. They have listings. Don't look for us to do your homework for you.
Chico: 2. If you want to be a contestant on a game show... go to that show's website.
Gordon: 3. We are not a game show coordinating group. We can not get you on TV as either a contestant or in the industry. However, if you want to give us opinions on the game show world or if you want to know stuff about a show, then by all means, e-mail us. If you want to know when the auditions on the show are, then please e-mail us as well.
Chico: The address still remains the same: wlti@gameshownewsnet.com
Gordon: We will give you the info that you need to know, but it's up to you to make it happen.
Jason: Next week, WLTI 150
Gordon: Ooooooh. Aaaaah.
Jason: Make sure the tuxes are clean.
Chico: Remember, you get to choose the pecking order, so vote early and vote often. :)
Gordon: But please no power voting.
Chico: Yeah... We'll have to send Gordon over to your house with his magical bowling ball of justice.
Gordon: Justice! Thanks again for all of your support - and thanks to our special guest Jason Block
Jason: Always thanks for allowing me to be here.
Gordon: For Jason and Chico, this is Gordon, wishing you all a pleasant Game Over
Chico: And as always... spread the love.
Jason: Amen.