Episode 24.15 - The World Cup Final
September 13

Chico: Here's a hint... it ain't.
Jason: LOL
Chico: Welcome back to WLTI. Thank you for being a part of our week, and thank you for allowing our week to be a part of you.
Gordon: And we'll start this part of the show with something that's been a part of us for the past 3 months.
Chico: Yes, for the last three months, we've gone around the world in search of the greatest game show still airing. We went from hundreds, to 32... to 16... to 8... to 4.. . to 2. And now, there will only be one.
Gordon: And here's the match-up...

THE PRICE IS RIGHT (US) VS MILLIONAIRE (UK)

Chico: On one side... Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The British show that changed everything from how game shows are licensed to how game shows are produced to how game shows are played. On the other... The Price Is Right... The timeless classic that defies the ages, with clones and players the world over... 50 years of television history in one franchise. The crown jewel in the Goodson-Todman collection. I have the fans' pick right here, but first... Gordon? Thoughts and vote?
Gordon: You have a show that's been a cultural Icon in the U.S. for almost 40 years Vs. a Show that brought the resurgence of Prime Time Game shows back into view. You can say that Millionaire started the Prime Time game show craze, and it did. However, whereas Millionaire is showing it's age to the point that they have to reformat it, TPIR has been the same show and for all intents and
purposes, is only going through cosmetic surgery. For that reason, I have to vote for TPIR.
Chico: That's one for TPIR. Jason? Thoughts and vote.
Jason: This one is a lot simpler than it looks. Gordon is right...except that the format of the show has been on US TV in one form or another for 6 decades (if you count the Bill Cullen version). And the show was popular for 10 years in the first version and is approaching 40 for another. It gave us two of the greatest hosts of all time in Bob Barker and Bill Cullen. The show is pop culture legend with phrases like Come On Down and the fail horn part of pop culture lore. Everything about the show is legendary. Of these two, the best show in the world is THE PRICE IS RIGHT.
Chico: Okay, now my turn... Millionaire works. How do I know this? Because the show it's based on works. This is essentially the $64,000 Question in the here and now. And while it has revolutionized and galvanized a business model, it has tried to stay fresh by redefining what it is. The Price Is Right, on the other hand, is locked in time, yet spans the generations. It's a game that EVERYONE can play! It's a game that EVERYONE can identify with. It's a game that lasted, and goes from strength to strength. Losers don't even get past the front door around here, but for this year... the best game show in the world... is... THE PRICE IS RIGHT.
Gordon: What did the fans say?
Chico: And the fans' choice.... Get your brooms out. THE PRICE IS RIGHT.
Jason: (standing ovation)
Chico: So the 2010 GSNN World Cup goes to...
Jason: (confetti explodes)

Chico: Accepting on behalf of the fans... Rob Hoffmann. Thanks, Rob.

Chico: So congratulations to TPIR, the 2010 champion. And now, before we go to break, here's Gordon.... with "One Shining Moment"
Gordon: Sorry, can't sing today. Allergies.
Chico: Well... *ahem*..."For one shining moment, you reach for the sky...
Gordon: Hey! Time for a Break!
Chico: It's one shining momeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeent....
Gordon: (Hits Gong)
Jason: BREAK!
Chico: ... okay. Push or Flush with the toilets next! And you both can suck on it. =p
Jason: LOL
Gordon: Don't hate us cause we're beautiful. :)

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Jason: Loads
Chico: Okay, we're really running against the clock, so here we have... the toilet. And you know what that means. It's time to Push or Flush. Buzzers and plungers apply. Ready?
Gordon: I got my plunger right here, baby.
Chico: According to the official GSNN To-Recap List, there are 24 shows to review. We're going over eight today. And we're moving like crazy to do it. Ready?
Jason: And we have the toilet
Chico: Starting with...

	AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL CW - 8p ET Wednesdays
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	PUSH
	PUSH	PUSH	PUSH

Jason: PUSH. They know what they are doing.
Chico: The Tyra will not be denied. PUSH.
Gordon: Push, of course. It's a fun show.
Chico: (FF victory cue) Sure is. Next...

	FAMILY FEUD Syn/Peachtree TV - Noon ET Weekdays
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	FLUSH
	PASTRY	PASTRY	FLUSH

Chico: Steve Harvey seems to be welcomed amongst the Feud brass, but what about the Feud faithful?
Jason: FLUSH. Sorry, Steve Harvey's turn on Millionaire will translate into bad things.
Gordon: I would say flush, but I did like the YouTube Clips. So I'm doing to do a semi-180. Pastry. I'll give it a chance.
Chico: Either he's going to hit it and hit it hard... or fall on his face. I've seen the Youtube footage, it looks like it's going to be a tossup. And hence... PASTRY. Next...

	JEOPARDY! Syn/CBC - 7:30p ET Weeknights
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	PUSH
	PUSH	PUSH	PUSH

Chico: Easy. PUSH.
Jason: This is going to be huge for the show this year. With the 6,000th show and the "Watson Challenge", this is going to be a monster year for the quizzer. PUSH HARD.
Gordon: I like the new adds this season. PUSH
Chico: (FF victory cue)

	WHEEL OF FORTUNE Syn/CBC - 7p ET Weeknights
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	PUSH
	PUSH	PUSH	PUSH

Chico: You know the deal. PUSH.
Jason: Minor tweaks, and their first visit to NO since Katrina. PUSH.
Gordon: It's not going to slow down either. PUSH
Chico: (FF victory cue). And might I add... Can I get a YOU KNOW?! ...
Gordon: What about a you...no?
Chico: Guess not. NEXT!

	WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Syn - Weekdays
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	FLUSH
	PASTRY	PASTRY	FLUSH

Jason: I said my piece a few weeks ago. FLUSH HARD.
Chico: Now this is tricky. It's a good game with a good host.. but it's Millionaire in name only.
Gordon: Pastry. I'll give it a chance, but I really do not like the new format at all.
Chico: PASTRY. Next...

	SURVIVOR NICARAGUA CBS - 8p ET Wednesdays
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	PUSH
	PUSH	PUSH	PUSH

Chico: Can't go wrong with a no-wrong. PUSH.
Jason: After two seasons in Samoa...they are on a roll! Lets see what they can do! (PUSH)
Gordon: It's going to be fun. My questions is what happens if Jimmy Johnson is not long for the game. PUSH though.
Chico: Meh. That's what happens. MEH. (FF victory cue). Next...

	THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER: TEAM GSP VS. TEAM KOSCHECK Spike - 10p ET Wednesdays
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	PUSH
	PUSH	PUSH	PUSH

Chico: You know what happens next... PUSH.
Jason: Two of the best pound for pound fighters in the UFC Coach...and then fight? I am SO there. PUSH.
Gordon: Should be a great series. PUSH
Chico: (FF victory cue). We're on a roll...

	TOP CHEF: JUST DESSERTS Bravo - 10p ET Wednesdays
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	PUSH
	PUSH	PASTRY	PASTRY

Chico: And speaking of... This'll be tasty. PUSH
Gordon: Deserts have NEVER been a specialty of this franchise. That + recent declining ratings = Pastry.
Jason: Sorry to be the bearer of the end of the streak....but after the declining ratings and the lack of success of other dessert shows...PASTRY.
Chico: Well, I can't wait for it. I like cake. :-) And shows how much attention I paid. That's 8. That's enough for this week. Another 8 next week. In the meantime, chew on this, Facebook friends...

BIG FACEBOOK QUESTION Which fall show are you looking forward to and why?

Chico: Best answers get a shoutout on this game.
Gordon: Last Speed Round of the Season after this.

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Chico: YAY!
Jason: Yum.
Chico: Alright. Next week is the beginning of a very special season. We're closing out season 24 right now. You know what comes after 24, right?
Gordon: Yes. The Fox Local News.
Jason: (rimshot)
Chico: That deserves a double rimshot.
Jason: (rimshot)
Gordon: We're looking at Season 25, huh?
Chico: Yep. Which means we've gotta do SOMETHING special.. New games. Surprise guests... Stuff we haven't even BEGUN to figure out yet. Because that would take planning. And as you all know by now... We don't play that game. :-)
Gordon: Noooo...really?
Chico: All we can say is... This is gonna be fun.
Jason: Damn right :)
Chico: And we HOPE that you'll have fun along with us.
Gordon: That comes next week. This week, the speed round starts...now! AGT: Who wins?
Jason: Fighting Gravity.
Chico: Jackie Evancho.
Gordon: I agree with...Chico. Big Brother: Who wins?
Jason: Enzo
Chico: Hayden. Because Enzo is just too good to let stay.
Gordon: Lane wins HOH and takes Hayden, who beats him. Top Chef: Who Wins?
Jason: That I dont know.
Chico: Give it to Ed baby
Gordon: I'll say Angelo.
Chico: Minute to Win It. One more show. Do we put George in the bottle?
Gordon: Nope
Jason: Nope
Chico: And then we wait until the first NBC show goes under.
Gordon: Masterchef: Who wins?
Chico: Lee.
Gordon: I'll say David
Chico: and I'll say you're nuts :-)
Gordon: I'll ask if you have any email.
Chico: And I'll say no.
Gordon: I've got some by Brad Hasbrouck. Thanks Brad!

Jason: That actually isn't a bad idea, personally.
Chico: I say there's a pretty darn good one. So much so that I tweeted the idea a while back.
Gordon: Good idea, but no. MTWI is a summer show. It won't work in the Winter. And if your target audience is kids, it won't work during the day in the am when we're getting moms and unemployed college students.
Chico: And the sickies. :-)
Gordon: Well, we're all a little bit sickie. So if you want your email up here, where does it go?
Chico: Go to your Facebook... or our Myspace... or you can just plug in wlti@gameshownewsnet.com to your mail client and leave us some love that way.
Gordon: Thanks. And special thanks to Jason Block and Quisla Alexander for Joining us today.
Jason: Thank you. And thank you for allowing me to be part of most of your 25 seasons.
Gordon: Before we end Season 24, what will you and won't you be watching this week?
Chico: Watching? The Apprentice. Not watching... I Love Money. Easy.
Gordon: Will: AGT Finale. Won't: Carolina beating the Giants, since it won't happen. :)
Jason: Watching: TUF with GSP/Koscheck. Won't: Family Feud, and another won't: Millionaire
Chico: Alright. We're going to call that a season. For everyone at GSNN, I'm Chico. He's Gordon. Call on us for all your game show needs. Until next week... game over... and spread the love
Jason: SPREAD THE LOVE.