Episode 23.21 - April Showers Bring May Skunks
May 31

Chico: ... or trysts with staffers
Gordon: You know, we were talking about celebrities on The Moment of Truth. I like them on Baggage even better.
Chico: Now wouldn't that just simplify the whole electoral process?
Gordon: It would. I'd go for it. That's what SHOULD happen. WILL it happen? No. Let's play some Should and Will, shall we?
Chico: K!
Gordon: Starting with this...

Where is Pyramid going to be seen in September?

Chico: Should: Half an hour not taken over by Julie Chen. Will: Still in development hell.
Gordon: Should: On CBS, Will: In Syndication. I do think it will find a home somewhere, but I still wonder about Richter. I would love to be proven wrong here.
Chico: Well, even Drew Carey came around, so... Next... BTW: It was Kevin Skinner who won AGT last year. Kevin Skinner. Next...

America's Got Talent... Hell's Kitchen.... Wipeout. Who wins Tuesday?

Gordon: Should: America's Got Talent. It's still the best talent show of the summer - and maybe now the best talent show out there until the X Factor show up. Will: America's Got Talent, because people want to see what Howie Mandel does. If he performs anything like how he was when he was in NYC, you guys will be very happy. He's good.
Chico: I don't doubt that. These are his people. Should: AGT. Will: AGT. It's the biggest summer show not on CBS.
Gordon: There you go. Next one...

Unlike the UK, the USA's version of Big Brother is in no danger of cancellation. Will we see a good season (like last season was)?

Chico: Should: Yes. Will: ... Ehh, it'll start out boring, but something big will happen.
Gordon: Should: Yes Will: Yes. They have big plans in the UK, and we usually see synergy between the 2 shows in terms of ideas. I think this season will get a creative spark.
Chico: I think there's a game changer in store.
Gordon: I agree. Next one?

Steve Harvey hosts the Feud, which has seen a shot in the arm at the end of season 11. How much longer does it continue?

Gordon: Should: 1 season. I hate his hosting ability. Will: At least 2-3 seasons, because it's the show that carries the host. Assuming Harvey isn't a complete moron and reformats the show, the show will be fine without O'Hurley.
Chico: Should: 2 seasons. Will: 3 seasons. It actually got an upgrade in the RDU market if you can believe that. And besides, it's not that cerebral. I think Steve'll do just fine, though i do reserve the right to flip on him if he decides to play fast and loose.
Gordon: See that's why I think Harvey will be ok. He just needs to remember to let the show flow and be a conduit, not a dam.
Chico: I mean, I realize it's no Apollo Amateur Hour, but come on.
Gordon: Next one...

Will Downfall be the Summer's Biggest new hit?

Chico: Should: Yes. It's on after Wipeout. Come on. Will: probably not. After all, when you whittle it down to bare minimums... it's Trashed meets Millionaire... with a little Fear Factor thrown in.
Gordon: Should: No. I like the format, but there's nothing new out of the box here. Answering trivia questions in 60 seconds has been done before. Will: Yes, because in terms of new shows, there's nothing else there. The fact that it's paired with Wipeout isn't going to hurt.
Chico: Worked for I Survived A Japanese Show.
Gordon: For 1 season it did.
Chico: Season 2... Not so much. Heh.
Gordon: Nope. Last one?

NBA Finals... Lakers vs. Celtics. Pick'em.

Gordon: Should: Lakers in 6. They finally found their groove after a small stumbe against Phoenix. Will: Lakers in 6. They have the maturity, experience and youth on their side (though it should be the best Finals in years).
Chico: Should: Celtics in 5, Doc Rivers has built a team that actually stands a chance. Will: Lakers in 6, they simply outmatch. Alright. That's enough for Should/Will.
Gordon: What about Plungers in 8?
Chico: That's always a winner. Happy Toilet Time on the other side :-)

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Gordon: ummm...you forgot the questions.
Chico: ... Yeah, those would be important.
Gordon: By the way, for those hard core foreign gamers, the prize on a treadmill HAS been done before. One of which included MegaMatch Sensacional, when it was a teammate being sent via conveyor belt to a pool.
Chico: Also seen on the first episode of Dog Eat Dog US.
Gordon: That too
Chico: Still think it would've worked if they went more for the British format and less for "Fear Factor" in a studio. But that's just me. Wonder what works now?
Gordon: I bet we will find out what we think (wheels in the SUperToilet 8000)
Chico: Push or Flush works. Very simple. We like a show *pushes buzzer on tank* We hate a show... *flushes*
Gordon: Sure does. Now we have, as of right now, 32 new game shows for the Summer.
Chico: We'll take 8 a show for the next four shows. That's how it works. Start us off. Okay first up...

THE BACHELORETTE ABC 8p ET Mondays

PUSH

Chico: As much as I hate this show, I can't fault the success. PUSH. Just because I push it doesn't mean I have to feel good about it.
Gordon: A Thousand Pushes!!!!!!1111!!!!!
Chico: And you feel good about each one, don't you?
Gordon: I do actually (Pushes button)
Chico: You're sick.
Gordon: Thank you.
Chico: NEXt...

*basso voce* SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Fox 8p ET Wednesdays & Thursdays

PUSH

Gordon: I hate hate HATE the addition of all-stars, but they have no where to go, and it will pick up eyeballs. SO it will work. Pastry on principle though.
Chico: I'll PUSH. I mean, All-Stars. Tournament of Champions. As much as we hate any ToC that involves public involvement, thus eliminating the chief strategy... It works.
Gordon: I don't mind all-stars if it was ONLY all-stars, but putting new contestants in could be very unfair for the contestants.
Chico: Yeah, the public isn't voting for THEM.  Or maybe they will once the season winds down. I don't know.
Gordon: I'd hate to see a season decided because they like certain all-stats better than others.
Chico: I know. Next...

TRUE BEAUTY ABC 10p ET Monday

FLUSH

Chico: Now as much as I wanted to write off the first season... It actually worked rather well.
Gordon: I know why it's got the audience. It's Top Models combined with Who Wants to be a Superhero. I'm just not the biggest fan. Pastry.
Chico: The thing is one-line jokes rarely if ever translate in the second telling. FLUSH.
Gordon: They don't, but it is paired with The Bachelorette, so it could work out well for them.
Chico: It's a good pairing. We'll see what happens. It was supposed to bow in midseason if that's any indication.
Gordon: Its better in the Summer.
Chico: It is. Next...
Gordon: Next one?

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT NBC 8p ET Tuesdays & Wednesdays

PUSH

Chico: EASY. PUSH THAT (^_^)!
Gordon: Should be fun. Push it as well.
Chico: Nice. Next...

HELL'S KITCHEN Fox 8p ET Tuesdays

PUSH

Gordon: I don't like it's timeslot, but Push it.
Chico: Me neither. Nor do I like the fact that it's on for two hours once Glee ends. But still, it's at least relevant. So... PUSH. Next up..

THE NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR Food 9p ET Sundays

PASTRY

Gordon: Pastry. I haven't liked the talent for the past few seasons. Maybe I'll be happy this season.
Chico: Agreed. The competition is solid and well done. The talent, though, is medium rare at best. And then there's the issue of grooming the favorite. Melissa D'Arabian comes to mind. I don't know about you, but when forces interfere with the natural flow of progress, I have a problem with that.
Gordon: I'm still not over the JAG thing. Of course the audience loves the show, and that's the important thing.
Chico: Right. Next..

TOP SHOT History 10p ET Sundays

PUSH

Chico: We know Colby can't play a game to save his life...
Gordon: I don't disagree.
Chico: but can he at least HOST ONE? This is going to be one of those shows that you either love or hate. But it at least puts the history into context, something the channel has been lacking as of late... I'm going to be daring and PUSH.
Gordon: You know, I think it could be interesting. Yes, it's Colby, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Pastry on this one.
Chico: Okay, Last one.

DANCE YOUR ASS OFF Oxygen June 7

PUSH

Gordon: I think its inhumane to donkeys to ask them to dance.
Chico: You've never seen a dancing donkey? Dude, have you ever BEEN to a circus? =p
Gordon: I have. And Medieval Times. I was stricken with sadness.
Chico: What about Biggest Dancing Loser, though?
Gordon: It's ok. Pastry.
Chico: Yeah. Nothing wrong with it. And the addition of Mel B to the cast will only help a surefire franchise. PUSH.
Gordon: Help? Yes. Again, it's Oxygen and it doesn't need a lot of people to make it a hit. I think it will do fine here.
Chico: Okay, we're going to go have dinner at Medieval Times, but before we do, we have to pay for it. So... a commercial break, then the Speed Round. We'll be back!

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Chico: YAY! Tinfins!
Gordon: Gotta have Tinfins.
Chico: Also gotta have the Speed Round.... which starts NOW! Wipeout Blind Date... interested?
Gordon: Sure. AGT: Will we see the winner this week?
Chico: If it's anything like seasons past, we're going to see a really great one this week and a really great one on the last week. So You Think You Can Dance... The winner appeared yet?
Gordon: Nope. Not until Vegas. Baggage is renewed for a second season. Will we see a celebrity edition?
Chico: That'd be cool.
Gordon: What else is cool? Fan mail. Do we have any this week?
Chico: We DO! This is from Lee Hubbard. Thanks, Lee!

Chico: Agreed, Lee.
Gordon: I agree with that also. It's a shame that he's no longer with us.
Chico: True.  But you know, it only serves the idea that the best of us must pass on the best of their wisdom to the rest of us, that the rest of us would soon elevate tot heir stature.
Gordon: That's true too. Very poignant. Next email?
Chico: That's it. But hey, the summer is just getting started. If you want to be a part of it and write for us, or if you just want to drop us a line, tell them what to do, Gordon.
Gordon: Sure. If you want to send us email, give it to us at WLTI@gameshownewsnet.com, or send us stuff on FaceBook, MySpace or YouTube.
Chico: That's going to do it for the season, but we'll be back next week with a whole new season. Isn't that exciting?
Gordon: I'm excited. Special thanks to no one in particular, since it's just us this week.
Chico: Oh well. Can't win'em all.
Gordon: Next week, we start going over the Summer Series and deal with the rest of the Winter. I will lbe watching the new poker Saturday block on GSBN. What won't you be watching, Chico?
Chico: 100 Questions. Talk about half an hour of my life I'll never get back.
Gordon: It's not a game show, is it?
Chico: No. NBC wrote a check that lousy premise didn't cash. =p
Gordon: Awwwww. So sorry.
Chico: They have one week to make it up with AGT. Until then, for everyone at GSNN, I'm Chico Alexander. He's Gordon Pepper. The show is WLTI. Game over.. and spread the love. :-)