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Episode 36.2: Mercury
Retrograde 2: The Search for More Money
June 16
Gordon: Wepa! Chico: Oleeeeee ole ole oleeeeee oleeeee oleeeee Gordon: Welcome back to WLTI. Thanks for being a part of our week and allowing
our week
to be a part of you. Now 4 years ago, we created the World Cup of game shows. Chico: And remind me who won it. Gordon: The Price is Right Chico: And duly so. Gordon: Well deserved. SO now we'll be going across with 32 entries for this
year's tournament. Chico: Including the defending champion. Gordon: We rank, then us - and you - vote. Chico: Ready to go, Mr. bracketologist? Gordon: Ready. Just a reminder on the rules: 1. It must be a show currently on
the air somewhere. 2. It must come from the country of origin. For example.
Millionaire, though it runs in the USA, comes from the UK, so that's why it
would be represented by the UK. Chico: Unless it placed out of a bracket. That's what the Wild Card group is for Gordon: The Wild Card are for 4 games anywhere in the world. And we always put
the USA shows on one side of the bracket, so it's not a USA Vs. USA final four. Chico: Right. So... Let's get in there! Gordon: We start with, of course, the USA. Chico, please present. Chico: I got'em all.
In the USA group... Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, The Price Is Right, and Family
Feud.
Tough bracket.
Chico: Ah. This is hard but not impossible. I'm going J!, Price, Feud, Wheel. Gordon: Ill go TPIR first (defending champs), then J!, Feud, Wheel Chico: I did say it was tough. Gordon: it will be. I call tails. Chico: It's a head. And we have an upset.
GROUP A: USA
1) Jeopardy!
2) The Price Is Right
3) Family Feud
4) Wheel of Fortune
Chico: Here's an easier group...
UK: The Chase, Got Talent, Only Connect, Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Chico: ... Or not I have The Chase, Only Connect, Got Talent, Whose Line. Gordon: based on Global presence, I would go Whose Line, AGT, Chase, ONly
Connect. Which averages out to:
GROUP B: UK
1) Got Talent
2) The Chase
3) Only Connect
4) Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Chico: In a field of classic quizzers (and Whose Line), a talent show reigns.
Next...I call this the group of death.
The Netherlands: Big Brother, Deal or No Deal, Survivor, The Voice
Gordon: This is tough. Survivor, Big Brother, The Voice, Deal or No Deal Chico: I'll go global presence here...Big Brother, The Voice, Deal or No Deal,
Survivor Gordon: Average:
GROUP
C: THE NETHERLANDS
1) Big Brother
2) The Voice
3) Survivor
4) Deal or No Deal
Gordon: Next one? Chico: Next up...
The rest of the Eurozone and Australia: Million Dollar Mind Game, Countdown,
Million Dollar Minute, RocKwiz
Chico: Or as it's called: MDMG is called in Russia: What? when? Where? I'm going
to go Countdown, MDMG, MDM, and then Rockwiz Gordon: I'll agree with that. BTW: Countdown is from France, NOT the UK (though
it's
more popular there)
GROUP
D: EUROZONE/AUSTRALIA
1) Countdown
2) What, Where, When?
3) Million Dollar Minute
4) RocKwiz
Chico: Obviously. Next group...
JAPAN: Exit, Iron Chef, Ninja Warrior, Silent Library
Chico: ... Yeah, that's a good order already. Gordon: No its not. GLOBAL. Ninja Warrior, Iron Chef, Silent Library, Exit.
GROUP
E: JAPAN
1) Sasuke/Ninja Warrior
2) Ryori No Tetsujin/Iron Chef
3) Dero!/Exit
4) Silent Library
Gordon: Silent Library still very strong in Japan, btw. Chico: Next...
Asia/Middle East: Boom, Celebrity bluff, Raid the Cage, Rising Star
Gordon: I'll go Rising Star, Raid the Cage, Boom, Celebrity Bluff Chico: I'll go Rising Star, boom, Raid the Cage, Bluff. At least we agree on the
first and the last.. It's that pesky middle. Call it Gordon: Tails Chico: It is a tail. Now Gordon says yay. Gordon: Yay.
GROUP
F: ASIA/MIDDLE EAST
1) Rising Star
2) Raid the Cage
3) Boom!
4) Celebrity Bluff
Chico: Next...
South America/Africa: Do Re Millones, el Gran Navigante, Noot vir Noot, Sabado
Gigante
Chico: Surprisingly easy. Sabado Gigante, Noot vir Noot, El Gran Navigante, Do
re
Millones Gordon: I agree whole-heartedly.
GROUP G: SOUTH AMERICA/AFRICA
1) Sabado Gigante
2) Noot vir Noot
3) El Gran Navigante
4) Do Re Millones
Chico: And finally, The Wild Card group. Four shows that we're not good enough
for their
countries, but too good to be left off.
WC: Let's Make a Deal, Millionaire, Pointless, and... Sexy Time
Gordon: LMAD, Millionaire, Pointless, and you KNOW you want some Sexy Time Chico: I will go with that order if it spares me the explanation of what Sexy
Time is. Gordon: It's a Game Show on Channel 31 in Australia. I really don't care what
it's about. Chico: I don't even know what Sexy Time is outside of the obvious.
GROUP
H: WILD CARD
1) Let's Make a Deal
2) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
3) Pointless
4) Sexy Time
Gordon: We each get 2 picks on the Wild Card. Chico picked the dull obvious
ones. I wanted Sexy Time. Chico: Pointless is neither dull nor obvious. Gordon: ZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz Chico: Same can be said for LMAD Gordon: Millionaire is a classic and you know if there was a show called Sexy
Time, you
would watch it. Chico: I would Gordon: Yes you would, Mr. Show Us Your Wits. Chico: Who recorded that show for review purposes and then KEPT the tape again?
Gordon: I admit that I'm a perv. Chico: And WHO KEEPS A TAPE ANYWAY? Gordon: Its on DVD now Chico: Everyone knows you download that from the internet Gordon: It gives Flashing Drives a new meaning Chico: So we ranked every thing. Where do we go from here? Gordon: Now we post up our grid of 32 teams.
USA
UK
NED
EURO/AUS
1) Jeopardy!
2) The Price Is Right
3) Family Feud
4) Wheel of Fortune
1) Got Talent
2) The Chase
3) Only Connect
4) Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1) Big Brother
2) The Voice
3) Survivor
4) Deal or No Deal
1) Countdown
2) What, Where, When?
3) Million Dollar Minute
4) RocKwiz
JAPAN
ASIA
SA/AFR
WC
1) Sasuke/Ninja Warrior
2) Ryori No Tetsujin/Iron Chef
3) Dero!/Exit
4) Silent Library
1) Rising Star
2) Raid the Cage
3) Boom!
4) Celebrity Bluff
1) Sabado Gigante
2) Noot vir Noot
3) El Gran Navigante
4) Do Re Millones
1) Let's Make a Deal
2) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
3) Pointless
4) Sexy Time
Gordon: Lots of quality matchups. Chico: Yep. Gordon: Its up to you guys to Vote. We'll be putting up the polls this week. Chico: Check us out on the Tweets for the rankings at @wltiongsnn. We will have the
best matchups and the ultimate winner of ultimate destiny on a future show. Gordon: That's right. And now we go to where our minds have already gone. To the
toilet. Chico: That didn't take long. Push or Flush after the break. See you soon!
(Brought to you by Extreme Soccer. What's more extreme than
regular soccer? Trying fitting all of the players with shock collars and
electrifying the nets. Joe Rogan hosts.)
Chico: It's shocking. Gordon: Definitely a current show. Chico: Welcome back. Glad to have you back aboard for more of the World's
Strongest
Game show Webcast. It's almost summer proper, which means two things... One,
sun's out, guns out... And two... MORE SUMMER PROGRAMMING! Gordon: And 3. We flush 50-60% of it right down the hopper. See last week for
examples. Chico: That was more like 80 to 90 percent. Let's see if we can do any better
today. Starting with...
STEVE AUSTIN'S BROKEN SKULL CHALLENGE
CMT - July 6
CHICO
GORDON
PUSH
PUSH
PASTRY
Gordon: Yet another obstacle course show. Chico: You know what? It's tough enough. It's on the right network... I'm going
to push it. Gordon: Steve Austin has a good career record, and those style of shows work on
CMT. Pastry. Chico: Okay, next...
THE CHASE
GSN - July 8
CHICO
GORDON
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
Chico: Duh. Winning. PUSH. Gordon: Oui oui. Le Push. Chico: (Bells) Tell your friends. Tell your mom. Tell your friend's mom. Next...
RESTAURANT STARTUP
CNBC - July 8
CHICO
GORDON
PASTRY
PASTRY
JIGGLE
Chico: Remember 24 Hour Restaurant Battle? Gordon: I was on it, so yes. It got a season 2. Chico: Yes it did. This is similar, only it's for real. PASTRY. For Joe
Bastianich. Gordon: CNBC hasn't done a good job with game shows, so I'm visibly concerned
here.
Jiggle. Chico: K. Next up...
SNACK-OFF
MTV - July 10
CHICO
GORDON
FLUSH
FLUSH
FLUSH
Chico: Hey Gordon! How did House of food do again? Gordon: House of Yank? Chico: That would be it. FLUSHO. Gordon: Snack Off is going to the House of Yank. FLUSH. Chico: It's still festering there. Gordon: One. Chico: Two. Gordon: Three! Chico: PLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNGE! Gordon: Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Chico: And a hint of... Hot buttered popcorn. Next...
BUSCANDO MI RITMO
Telemundo - July 19
CHICO
GORDON
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
Chico: Someone is looking for rhythm. This sort of show always does well for
Telemundo. Push. Gordon: It does. PUSH. (Bells) Next one? Chico: Next...
FACE OFF
Syfy - July 22
CHICO
GORDON
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
Chico: PUSH. It's Face Off, life and death version. Gordon: It's always a fun show, and I'm intrigued on how they push the envelope
this season. PUSH Chico: (Bells) Next...
FOOD FIGHTERS
NBC - July 30
CHICO
GORDON
FLUSH
FLUSH
FLUSH
Gordon: ...why? FLUSH Chico: There's a reason why this show was put off for as long as it was. FLUSH
One! Gordon: TWO! Chico: THREE!!! Gordon: PLUNGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chico: Weeeeeee!!!! Gordon: I do like the Buttered Popcorn smell. Chico: Last one...
PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
CW - July 31
CHICO
GORDON
FLUSH
FLUSH
FLUSH
Gordon: This is a mixed bag. I LOVED the original show - BUT I don't want to see
reruns
of the UK show in the USA. If it's original programming PUSH. If its repeates
from the UK show...FLUSH. Chico: This is going to have to be ... Yeah, what Gordon said. It looks like it
has
American EPs behind it (Andrew Golder is a stand out), but it doesn't say either
way..Wait... Jonathan Ross is the host, so all signs point to a reair. FLUSH.
ONE! Gordon: TWO! Chico: THREE!!! PLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUINGE! Gordon: Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Chico: And now I'm hungry. We need a break. Gordon: The buttered popcorn did it to you, didn't it? Chico: Yeah Gordon: Well, have some while you watch this.
(Brought to you by Penn and Teller: Fool the US. We're going
to give you some repeats and try to make you believe that these are original
episodes from a new show. Can we fool you?)
Chico: This is a guy who has seen remastered episodes of QI on Hulu that look
like it
could have been shot in the US. So no, you can't fool me and it's sad of you to
try. Gordon: No MXC? Chico: I didn't say it wasn't entertaining. I'm just saying don't give me
vinegar and tell me it's water. Gordon: I prefer soy sauce. And I prefer the Speed Round....now! Jeopardy: Do we
get a
run? Chico: Nope. Not this late in the season. TPIR is in the last 13 eps of the
season. Big winners? Gordon: Nope. it would have played in May. Do we see our AGT Millionaire this
week? Chico: Is it the YouTube audition week? Gordon: Yes Chico: Then yes. We almost NEVER see it on the initial shows.
Almost. Gordon: It could be this year,. just because everything has been so lack-luster
so far. Any emails? Chico: No sir Gordon: What do they need to do to send some? Chico: Type a message to wlti@gameshownewsnet.com. Follow us on the Tweets @wltiongsnn.
Follow him @GSNNHaterade. Follow ME @dinoralexander Next week on the show, we'll
take more time to remember the man, the myth, the legend, Casey Kasem. And we'll
finally finish out the flushing of the summer poo. Until then, for Gordon and
everyone at GSNN, I'm Chico Alexander. Normally, we'd say to spread the love,
but I think just this once we'll let the man speak for us...