Episode 24.9 - A Kinder, Gentler Gordon... Ramsay
August 2

Jason: Tastes good going down though
Gordon: ...ew?
Chico: NO. COMMENT.
Gordon: I'll NOT have what Jay's having.
Jason: Right.
Chico: On that note. Welcome back, you are riding shotgun with WLTI.
Gordon: Welcome to Round #7 of the GSNN World Cup Qualifiers.
Jason: Where is our stop this week?
Gordon: This round is The Rest of the World. Which means that it needs to be a game show: #1. Still on the air somewhere and #2. Not created in any other part of the world that we've already discussed. And I think we have some good ones this week. Start us off, Chico.
Chico: We start the world bounce with... Qubit (Canada).
Gordon: Premise, sir?
Chico: It's a standard quiz show on Discovery Canada, in which the game is played against a computer known as "the Qube".
Jason: Sort of 20Q?
Chico: Actually more "Head Games" meets "Jeopardy!"
Jason: Ok
Gordon: Next up: The 6 (Russia). Teams of 6 try to complete logic problems.
Jason: Above Qubit
Gordon: Agreed.
Chico: Agreed.

THE 6 > Qubit

Chico: Next... Blokken (Belgium)... Basically Tetris made into a game show.
Jason: Below Qubit
Gordon: Same.
Chico: Same.
Gordon: Makes me think of Hole in the Wall (shudders).
Chico: Even though it's the longest running game show on Belgian TV....
Gordon: I'm glad it is. But I like the Russian and the Canadian ones better.
Jason: Me too
Chico: Okay.

The 6 > Qubit > BLOKKEN

Gordon: Next one... BingoLotto (Sweden). It is what you think it is.
Jason: Above Blokken.
Chico: It's Bingo... and lotto... Below Qubit.
Gordon: I'm going to go above Qubit. We don't have a show like this in our Top 32.
Chico: Okay, so it goes...

The 6 > Qubit > BINGOLOTTO > Blokken

Gordon: Next one?
Chico: Next... This was in a region, but not in a country we discussed... PELOTON (Chile).
Jason: Concept?
Chico: Remember "Boot Camp"?
Jason: Yeah
Chico: It's like that. Below BingoLotto.
Jason: That's about right
Gordon: Same here.

The 6 > Qubit > BingoLotto > PELOTON > Blokken

Gordon: Next one: TV Slagalica (Serbia). It's been around since 1993. Think Grand Slam with puzzles.
Chico: I like Grand Slam. I like puzzles. Above Qubit.
Gordon: It is the second most watched game show in Serbia. Agreed. Under The 6.
Jason: About right. Under the 6

The 6 > TV SLAGALICA > Qubit > BingoLotto > Peloton > Blokken

Gordon: 2 more to go.
Chico: First up... SF Studio (Finland)
Jason: Concept
Chico: Quizzing the news. ... Boring. Below Blokken.
Jason: Pretty much. Before Blokken
Gordon: It's a long running one, so it's tough. I like BingoLotto though. Under BingoLotto.

The 6 > TV Slagalica > Qubit > BingoLotto > Peloton > SF STUDIO > Blokken.

Chico: And finally...
Gordon: Finally....Oh Chico.
Chico: Yes Gordon.
Gordon: Ohhhh Chico.
Chico: Yyyyyes, Gordon.
Gordon: Now remember when I said that TV Slagacia was the 2nd most watched game show in Serbia? You wanna know whats #1? :)
Chico: What's Number ONE? (There's a new game, BTW).
Gordon: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH (Colombia)
Chico: Oh yeah... Below Peloton.
Jason: You know what...of all these shows...TOP.
Gordon: YEAH! That's what I'm talking about. Top of the List.
Chico: Fine. knock out BingoLotto if you must.
Gordon: I can bring it back for the Wild Card Round.

THE 6 > MOMENT OF TRUTH > TV SLAGALICA > QUBIT > BingoLotto > Peloton > SF Studio > Blokken

Chico: Alright. Next week is the big wild card bracket. We're giving some of our favorites from the seven brackets one more go... PLUS... One of YOUR favorites. So the question now, Gordon?
Gordon: This week it's The Wild Card Round. Last chance to get your game in there. ANY game in ANY part of the world, regardless of if we mentioned it or not. Don't forget, it MUST be active SOMEWHERE in the world (So Password, etc. doesn't count).
Chico: But Match Game does, since it's going to be airing in French Canada. Thank you, Ryan Vickers.
Gordon: Original episodes?
Chico: The ones he tried out for yes.
Gordon: Nice. Ok then. Match Game counts.
Chico: Go to Facebook and give us your suggestions. We'll talk about it.
Gordon: We will. When we come back, we talk new game. Next!
Chico: Yay. Got my want ads right here.

(Brought to you by Slopped. Who is the best Pig Farmer? A set of pig judges will decide. Lindsay Lohan was in jail during the time of taping, so she wasn't available. Sorry.)

(Hans snorts)

Gordon: Hans is on the regular panel
Jason: Oh man.
Chico: He needs some help with that panel, I'm guessing.
Gordon: He does. and that's where our new game comes in handy.
Jason: A ha.
Chico: Sunrise!
Jason: Baby!
Chico: Game!
Gordon: This game is called...



... Help Wanted'.
Jason: Ah ok
Chico: Because in this economy, we'll take all the help we can get.
Gordon: We here at WLTI care about our economy as well. Here's how it works. We have a job opening. you help us decide who fills it.
Jason: Ok, putting on my HR hat here.
Gordon: Chico, start us off.
Chico: Same here. It says works for BS. Start with an easy one...

American Idol judge.

Gordon: I will suggest someone that won't be on the panel but should be - P Diddy.
Jason: I still say Clive Davis... Tommy Mottola
Chico: He wants the chair... AND the check.
Jason: Someone in that vein.
Chico: Jason stole mine. =p
Jason: And Paula Abdul. Bring her back
Chico: Nah, Simon's saving her for X Factor, I bet.
Gordon: I think Paula will be happier on X Factor.
Chico: I betcha she will.
Jason: But it would be fun nonetheless.
Gordon: So you get how the game works?
Jason: Yup.
Chico: Yep. Next?
Gordon: Next...

Price is Right Announcer

Chico: Ran. Dy. West.
Gordon: Not a comedian. I'll say Frank Nicotero. He's got experience and the chops.
Jason: Gordon is right on this one...not too many people have the comedic and vocal chops. He does, and should be on the short list.
Chico: Right. Still think Randy should be up there. But that's just me.
Jason: The announcer is a lost art these days. Randy is awesome.
Gordon: I think Randy West is great. Don't get me wrong. But I think they are looking for a comedian and not an announcer. Next one?
Chico: Next...

Host of Pyramid that will give the show the greenlight.

Chico: I mean, the show is the show, and you can't fault it for that.. but come on.. Andy Richter? Tim Vincent? Dean Cain? You need an imposing yet likeable and moving figurehead.
Jason: Try this...Ken Jennings. He has the game show chops and a dry sense of humor. I think he can do it.
Gordon: I like ken Jennings. Let me add this one: Ryan Seacrest. He needs something to do after Idol.
Chico: Which is on its last legs.
Jason: Exactly. He cant be producing crappy reality Kardashian shows forever, can he?
Gordon: Hence the thought.
Chico: I like Ryan, he's good. Ken Jennings, a little out there.
Gordon: Next one...

Dancing With The Star Celebrity for Season 10.

Jason: I still say David Hasselhoff. He has a show to promote and he has Broadway training. He is free of the NBC contract.
Gordon: Troy Aikman doesn't want it. I would think foermer teammate Terrell Owens may want it.
Chico: Let's go corporate and get Chris McKendry up there. She of the ESPN afternoon Sportscenter.
Gordon: I know people want Betty White, but let's try a different golden oldie: Marcia Wallace. Next one?
Chico: Next one..

Project Runway guest judge.

Jason: Madonna and Lourdes Leon. She has a new clothing line out and it would be perfect cross promotion
Gordon: What about Beyonce Knowles or Kelly Rowland? Since they are doing it in NYC, Alex Rodriguez?
Chico: I think Kelly Rowland would be the ultimate *smack* smack on Bravo.
Jason: Or Serena Williams
Chico: I think Madonna & Lola works for a knowledge standpoint.
Gordon: True
Chico: So yeah. Good stuff. Next?
Gordon: Last one...

Since we haven't spoken about it all show (and we know Chico can't live without it), the NEXT Bachelorette...

Jason: It will be Tenley Molzahn. But for giggles....Lindsay Lohan. They would line out the door for her.
Chico: Vienna Girardi. Then she's going to dump all of them and make it about her. AGAIN.
Gordon: I've got the perfect Bachelorette. Serious about dating. Drop dead gorgeous. Single, and waiting a man. I present to you....QUISLA ALEXANDER!!!!!1111!!!!!

(Silence)

Gordon: What?
Jason: You are so dead, Gordon.
Gordon: I don't think so. Chico likes the idea, don't you, old buddy, old pal?
Chico: Dude... you're dead to me =p
Gordon: You're telling me that Quisla would have a problem selecting 1 of 25 hunky guys?
Chico: Because they're all DUMB!
Gordon: I think she'd love it. Ask her.
Chico: I'll ask her. I'll ask her, and I'll have the answer next week.
Gordon: And we'll get to that - and the Speed Round - after this break.

(Brought to you by MasterChief. Imagine the flavors, the texture, and the outright presentation that comes with... napalm and fragging.)

Jason: Ready for Halo Reach then
Chico: Yup.
Gordon: When does that come out?
Jason: Sept 14th
Chico: Yummy
Gordon: Nice. The Speed Round comes out....NOW! Big Brother: Who leaves?
Jason: Bye Kristen
Gordon: Sayonara, Senorita.
Chico: Yup. Hell's Kitchen. No one got eliminated this week. Who doesn't make the final next week?
Gordon: Autumn
Chico: AND... Double elimination.
Gordon: Benjamin
Jason: I have a question....NFNS - who doesn't make the final four?
Chico: Herb. He's on a downswing.
Jason: I am with you on that. Herb.
Gordon: Herb
Chico: BAI HERB. And hello to the mailbag. do you have any viewer mail?
Gordon: I do actually. Let's start with this, from Identity Withheld

VIEWER MAIL

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TO: WLTI FROM: Identity Withheld I would love to see some old Hollywood Squares...Peter Marshall, Paul Lynde and the gang from way back then. They were so much more entertaining than the new ones. Please consider putting that great show back on!

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Chico: Believe me, we would if we COULD. BUT WE CAN'T.
Jason: We arent GSN. We are GSNN. One extra N for No we cant.
Gordon: Aw. Now we have another one in this vein, but it's different.

VIEWER MAIL

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TO: WLTI FROM: Identity Withheld Hey there fellas, thanks for putting together a great site with some awesome updates. For someone like me it's a great place to browse and keep up with what's going on in the world of game shows. I'm writing to see if you can help me out with another search that I've been trying to work on and that is to find a resource that will give me an "in" to what shows are looking for hosts or co-hosts and some help in figuring out what one needs to do to get some exposure to them. It's a long shot I know, and with game shows growing in popularity, it's a competitive market once you find it as well. But if you don't ask no one will ever know you're looking, right? Either way, thanks again for a great site!

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Jason: This answer is a bit more complicated
Gordon: Now this we CAN help you on.
Jason: Gordon, go for it.
Chico: So let's help'em out. Gordon?
Gordon: And since we haven't had one this show, Big Board please?

Gordon: Subject: how to start getting a host gig. #1. And this seems like a no-brainer, but. PRACTICE. You should audition for as much as you can. Do not be afraid to go out of your element.
Chico: And don't be not proud enough to tape yourself.
Gordon: If you can tell, being a host now needs a comedy background. #2. STUDY. Do improv. Take classes in CA, there's plenty of free improv shows (I went to one myself when I was out there). In NYC, there's Upright Citizen's Brigade. The classes are steep, but you will learn a lot.
Chico: And a good host has to fly off the cuff.
Gordon: #3. Extra! Extra! read all about it. Be an extra. Part of this gig is networking. Go to Craigslist, On Camera Audience or Onset Productions. And don't forget realitywanted.com and realitystaff.com
Jason: Look at the online and print listings...like backstage.com etc.
Gordon: and Backstage.com. #4. Get an agent/agency. You don't need a major one. Find someone that would be willing to take you on as a client. And don't forget, the LEGIT ones will NEVER ask you for ANY MONEY upfront.
Jason: Get a decent headshot. Again, same thing. The legit agencies are out there.
Gordon: Finally, #5. Go to game show tapings. Rich Fields got his gig from there. Mingle. Get to know people. you never know when you can be in the right place at the right time. Go to the game show and network sites and see when the tapings are. Hope this helped. Thanks for the email. Any more mail?
Chico: Nope.
Gordon: Ok. Well if you want to send mail, what do they do?
Chico: Just point your browser to wlti@gameshownewsnet.com or find us on Facebook, Myspace, and Youtube. Special thanks to Jason Block and Quisla Alexander for hanging out with us...
Jason: Thanks again for having me.
Gordon: Finally, what will you be watching next week?
Chico: No idea. There's nothing on. =p Probably going to watch LMAD and call it a day.
Jason: Non-game show related - Season 6 of Criss Angel Mindfreak on A&E. Game Show related - Big Brother After Dark and Masterchef. Masterchef intrigued me.
Chico: Me too. Gordon?
Gordon: I'll be watching Masterchef. I will not be watching Wowowee. :(
Chico: Awww.. Okay, while we console G, we're going to call it a show. Thanks for reading. For everyone at GSNN, I'm Chico Alexander... Game over... and spread the love.