Episode 9.2
September 22

Gordon: And by taking all of the lost bonus round money in Tic Tac Dough, he can fix the national debt.
Chico: Brilliant!
Gordon: And his raps may be more entertaining than anyone's political speeches.
Chico: See? Okay, welcome back. We've dug out the podiums for this one... It's time for the Blame Game!
Chico: (plays Oz "Temptation" theme) Okay, you know how to play this game. We have six questions on our Blame Game board. We also have a 10 point card, a 15 point card, and the dreaded Home Shopping Zone.
Gordon: Oooooh
Chico: Don, you won the last round alongside me, so you get first pick of the board...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Don: Let's begin with 7.
Chico: 7 it is... Tell me, what am I...

Technically, I was born in 1976, but the idea of me dates back to the 60s.

Rob: BUZZ!
Chico: Rob?
Rob: The Gong Show
Chico: NO. Locked out. Continuing for the other two.

I'm actually a spinoff of a show on an opposing network. I wasn't a hit at first...

Don: *BUZZ*
Chico: That's Don.
Don: I'll guess... Family Feud?
Chico: Family Feud... IS RIGHT!
Chico: The next clue was "but ABC moved me to 11:30, I got a chance in syndication, and I haven't let up since."
Don: Nice.
Chico: And Feud bowed in 1976 after having spun off from Match Game. Now the 5 point follow-up question... The Spanish Feud Que Dice la Gente premiered its new season with a new host.. but it lacked the charm of the first two seasons... is Omar Chaparro to blame for that?
Don: I haven't seen the Spanish show, so I don't know...
Chico: Throwing it open.
Rob: I'm a victim of not having Telefutura or Galavision. Never seen the show.
Chico: Okay then.
Gordon: Hey Chico!
Chico: Yes, Gordon?
Gordon: I don't blame the host. The host, in the first episode, is getting his feet wet. I blame the producers for hiring the host.
Chico: Well, the producers really had no reason to do what they did, so Gordon's right on it.
Chico: But still, Omar needs to learn rule #1 of hosting: it's not all about you.

Chico: Don, you got the question right, so you still have control of the board.
Don: Alrighty... Let's see what's behind 2.
Chico: 2... Okay, tell me.. what am I.
Gordon: You're Chico Alexander
Chico: ha ha HA ha HA...

I was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1839. I was first extracted from a plant. I come from a chain reaction caused by heating my precursor substance. I'm composed of expanded plastic beads. Edward J. Stove was the first person to turn me into a cup.

Gordon: BLAME ME!
Chico: That's Gordon.
Gordon: Are you styrafoam?
Chico: .... I'll take it. Polystyrene foam. Very good Gordon.
Gordon: Thank you
Chico: Now the question... can you blame Fox for Hole in the Wall and their polystyrene foam walls stinking up our TV?
Gordon: Actually....No, I dont.
Chico: 'splain, please.
Gordon: I blame YouTube...or in this case, YouBoob, for showing the crap on the net and for having FOX believe that people in the US may actually watch this.
Chico: Interesting. Throwing it open.
Rob: Buzz
Chico: Rob.
Rob: Fox is to blame for this because in their insipid minds they thought this would be a great idea for a show, not knowing this was originally like a 6 mintue segment in a show. It's very hard to stretch 1 segment of a show to a full 30 minute show. I also spread blame to Brooke Burns and the Cotnestant Pickers. Fat People on this show don't equate to funny. Brooke Burns gets blamed because she is a very insipid and annoying personality. For Proof, see Dog Eat Dog.
Don: I'd think that one could send the blame all the way to those in Japan who came up with the idea in the first place. I mean, sure, as a 6-minute segment, it seems harmless. But it gets on the air, and it shows up on YouTube. And then, FOX gets the idea to make it a 30-minute show, and the rest is history.
Chico: So Japan originated it... Youtube perpetrated it... Spike TV actually accelerated it. And Fox bought into it. Points all around.

Gordon: I didn't survive a Japanese Game Show,
Chico: Funny
Gordon: Do I get bonus points for the joke?
Chico: Ah... No.
Gordon: Aw.
Chico: Sowwee. But you do get the pick...
Gordon: 8 for the number of Inside the Box bonus round losers this season so far.
Chico: Eight it is... Who am I.
Gordon: Youre still Chico Alexander
Chico: ... you're loving this aren't you?
Gordon: :D

I was born in 1952 in Baltimore. After moving from Atlanta, I got a job as a soap opera doctor... then a modern-day knight-in-shining-armor....

Gordon: EAT MORE RAPPING DRAGONS!
Chico: That's Gordon.
Gordon: You are the studly David Hasselhoff.
Chico: And you too are studly.
Gordon: Thank you.
Chico: Now the question... Can you blame American Idol for the final five in America's Got Talent?
Gordon: No. American Idol is a conduit. I blame America for falling in love with the singers. I also blame them for dimpled chads, Spam luncheon meat and the popularity of Paris Hilton. It's YOUR Fault, America!
Chico: Throwing it open.
Don: Yeah, the viewers are to blame. They watch Idol, and they apparently want to see the same on Talent.
Rob: Don't watch it, so can't comment.
Chico: Don and Gordon got this. To blame Idol for just doing its job would be like blaming crime rates on the CSI effect. Points to them.

Chico: Gordon, it's your board.
Gordon: Numbah...1.
Chico: Number one...Who am I...
Gordon: You're Chico Alexander. Do you need a name tag?
Chico: Gordon, hush. =p
Gordon: Hmph.
Chico: heh.

I was born in Gold Coast, Australia in 1976. When I first arrived in the states, you could catch me everywhere from E3 to CSI.

Rob: BUZZ
Chico: Rob?
Rob: The referee on My Family's Got Guts
Chico: Not her. Continuing for Haterade and the Doughnut.

I've been on covers of guys magazines on three continents...but I got my big break as one of Barker's Beauties. These days, I'm atop DOND's famed Model Hill. I was Chico's favorite...until the chick next to me at #4 started in 2006. I am...

Gordon: LOVE ME LOVE MY WHAMMY
Chico: Gordon?
Gordon: Guess time...Are you Lisa Gleave?
Chico: Was that a guess?
Gordon: That was. She's a barker's beauty, and its not Phire or Lanisha, so I guessed the other one. Process of elimination. :)
Chico: ... it's a good guess.
Gordon: Yay!
Chico: Now the question. Can you blame the primetime version for the daytime version not doing as well as it should?
Gordon: Not at all. I blame Judge Judy and Oprah for sharing the same timeslots in NYC. And Oprah should get more blame because she played DOND on her show, so Im guessing that because she sucked at it, she's taking it out on the syndicated version. Bad Oprah. no Home Game.
Rob: I blame the stations for scheduling it in horrid slots against very strong compeition. For example, over here in Seattle where we get a double run at 7:00pm on the CW. It's against Wheel & Jeopardy, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood among other strong shows.
Don: I blame viewers who apparently want to see $1,000,000 on the line instead of $500,000, not caring that the daytime version is more like the DoND that should be seen.
Chico: Good reasons all, but I have all of you beat. DOND is on opposite the evening news here. And it's on My Network Television.
Rob: Ack.
Chico: Heh. So I get 5... Kidding.

Chico: Gordon... it's STILL your board. Point cards are still in play.
Gordon: 4 for Bobby Orr.
Chico: 4... What am I... I know I'm Chico, Gordon...
Gordon: For a second, I thought I was going to have to get you some Ritalin.

No matter what anyone in Washington says, I was born by the US military in 1958.

Gordon: PARIS HILTON IS MY BFF
Chico: Gordon?
Gordon: (Al Gore) I am the Internet (/Al Gore)
Chico: Lighting up the board, daddy.
Gordon: When you're hot, you're hot.
Chico: In the place.
Gordon: By the way, I had 4 straight Quads in my 2 Omaha Sit and Goes today. Won them both.
Chico: Today is just Gordie Day, ain't it?
Gordon: Jason Block's not here. This is my chance to win a trivia game. :)
Chico: Heh. Now the question. Can you blame the internet for cusp renewals of Top Design, Bingo America, et al?
Gordon: Unfortunately, this time, i can. The internet, the morons who click to make the companies money, the companies who advertise there. Put them all there, wrap them all up in q bow and send them all a set of malware viruses.
Rob: Can't blame them for the renewals of Top Design. It's one of those shows that makes Bravo money just by being an offshoot of Project Runway. Bingo America, that we can blame. Mainly because didn't the GSN site get shut down for a few hours because of the response of Bingo America? That causes it to get renewed but we can be thankful that Diane Mizota is back on TV.
Gordon: I can blame Top Design. If you go to Bravo, you can buy a crapload of merchandise for the show. That's the only reason why it got renewed - it certainly wasn't because of their stale ratings or the brick-like delivery from Todd Oldham
Don: Yes, I'd blame the Internet. If it wasn't for all the hits on the website for National Bingo Night, we probably wouldn't have Bingo America in the first place, let alone another season of it.
Chico: The internet by proxy through offering different channels for their wares is indeed to blame. And Rob, you lost because Top Design was an extension of Runway, but not a successful one. Points to Gordon and Don.

Chico: Gordon, pick, please.
Gordon: My favorite number. Numba 9.
Chico: Number 9 is... THE HOME SHOPPING ZONE!
Gordon: Knew that was coming.
Chico: Here's what your 10 points bought you.

It's... the MegaToaster 3000! From the makers of the SuperToilet 5000 comes this 3000 watt beauty. It toasts muffins, tea cakes, buns, baps, baguettes, biscuits, bagels, croissants, crumpets, bialys, pancakes, potato cakes, pop tarts and waffles! In fact, the only thing it doesn't toast is... well.... toast. You're not losing 10 points, you're gaining... a toaster.

Gordon: The Toaster with the Most-er.

Chico: Okay, toaster boy. Next, please?
Gordon: Toaster boy wants #3
Chico: Toaster boy gets... 15 points!
Gordon: Yay!
Chico: You got your points back. And the toaster.
Gordon: That'll buy me some butter for my sweet roll, baby.

Gordon: Let's continue with numbers divisible by 3 and go with #6.
Chico: And behind 6... last question. Who, besides a Chico, am I?
Gordon: Does Bald and Sexy count?
Chico: No, regrettably.
Gordon: Oh. Darn.

I was born in 1966 in Boston. While working as a comic, I got my first break hosting a picturesque game show.

Rob: Buzz
Chico: Rob?
Rob: Mike O'Malley
Chico: Hey! You got one!
Gordon: Whoo hooo!
Chico: And since it's the last question, it's worth 25! Now the question... is Nick to blame for GUTS being too much show and not enough game?
Rob: No, Nick isn't to blame. AG is to blame for making shows like this all about the show. Also, we didn't have like 1-2 minute contestant intros. They were like 10 seconds for both the opening and Spill Your Guts. No Planning for the next event here, just straightforward Extreme Arena Action.
Don: I'd blame NBC for having AG be more show and less game, which in turn apparently inspired My Family's Got GUTS to go the same route.
Gordon: I blame the Aggro-Crag. The Crag is forcing everyone to watch more of it and less of the rest of the show.
Chico: You leave my Crag out of this. Well, Don and Rob both have great points, but in the end... it doesn't really matter.

Chico: Gordon with 55 is the winner.. Gordon, the floor is yours.
Gordon: This past weekend was the Emmys. This show has been done before we see the results, but the fact that it's hosted by 5 game show hosts shows you just how far game shows have come. I would like to honor Tom Bergeron, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Jeff Probst and Ryan Seacrest for taking out favorite genre and mainstreaming it. You are the guys that keep game shows a viable commodity.
Chico: Thanks, Gordon. Next up... there's a percentage of people who know a lot about percents.
Gordon: That + Fan Mail =...you'll see, next.

(Brought to you by Dog Eat Rock Star In The Hole. Brooke Burke and Brooke Burns host the event where...who cares what it is. You just want to look at both of them. besides, none of us here can tell them apart.)

Chico: Ha. Wasn't that the Chinese name of "Almost Famous"?
Gordon: I think it was Chinese for 'Where good Rock Bands go to Die'
Chico: Vh1?
Gordon: ...That, too. Anyhoo, we get fan mail from you guys. We love fan mail. So when Josh Johannesen sends us some of his own questions for Play The Percentages, you know we had to implement them and play. You guys ready?
Don: Ready.
Rob: Yes
Chico: Alright!
Gordon: First one...

It was announced that "at least 1 of the first 6 games" would have the million given away on Deal or No Deal. What do you believe are the chances that it is given away in the next 3 weeks time?

Rob: I say 33 Percent. It'll happen another time, but that's it. With about 7-8 $1,000,000 Cases
Don: I'll go with 25%. I think they'll save the next one for Sweeps.
Gordon: 5%. DOND isn't stupid. They'll time it so we see it during November and their sweeps. Not in the next 3 weeks.
Chico: It will happen another time, but not in the next three weeks. 2%.
Gordon: Next one...

If someone does win it at all again this season, what do you believe are the chances we will have to use a Barry Bonds snowflake (allegedly)?

Rob: 100%
Don: The way things have gone... I'll say 85%.
Chico: 93%.
Gordon: 100%. If they have one now, it means they got it during the Million Dollar Mission. I don't think we'll ever see one done the natural way.
Chico: There you go.
Rob: I can see it happening in the Daytime Version.
Gordon: Speaking of which...

What do you believe is the chance that Deal's daytime sibling will give away its top prize at some point this season?

Rob: 25%. We've seen quite a few people last till the end. So, someone will have the guts.
Don: 30%. I could see it happening.
Chico: 32%. There's a greater chance, but you'd be hard pressed to find someone with the nerve.
Gordon: 0%. We haven't seen anyone go for it with a big and little case left - and I don't think we will. Next one...

What do you believe the chances are that Wheel will give away a cool million?

Chico: 42%. It can be done.
Gordon: 94%. It will be done.
Don: 25%. It's really tough, but it's still quite early in the season.
Rob: 1%. I give it the same chances as the amount of people that won the car on Whammy. 1 out of 130
Gordon: Someone won the car.
Chico: True.
Gordon: So it happened. And I think it will happen here.
Chico: Oh yeah
Gordon: Next...

What are the chances that even a single Millionaire contestant even sees the million-dollar question, let alone answer it correctly?

Rob: 100%
Chico: Sounds about right
Rob: Someone will panic and get lucky at the $500,000 question.
Don: That sounds reasonable.
Rob: They'll see the $1,000,000 question and immediately baiil.
Gordon: I think with the Lifelines improving, the chances of someone seeing the question are good. 85%
Don: It could be like, "3 seconds, 2 seconds, 1 sec- 'BFINALANSWER!'"
Gordon: Last one...

What's the chances that BOTH trivial pursuit and syndicated Deal or No Deal will both be renewed?

Chico: BOTH: 60%. DoND... 85%. TPAP.... 35%.
Gordon: The question is both. The answer is 20%. I think that Trivia Pursuit has a tough road to hoe.
Chico: Of course, that'll change once we get a look at them.
Don: I'll give it about 30%.
Chico: Seems like the low denominator is Trivial Pursuit. We'll follow hot on the trail.
Rob: Both 0% DOND 100% TPAP: 3%
Gordon: Time will tell. And with that, he hand it off to break.
Chico: Speed Round is next!

(Brought to you by Risk: America Plays... Three teams try to take out each other... and then the country... and then the world.)

Chico: Saving throw-fails... it may make it to 13 weeks.
Gordon: It may take 13 weeks for one game to be played.
Rob: Right.
Chico: For those who don't know, Risk is incredibly long... and involved.
Gordon: And with that, 2 minutes on the Speed Round. The time starts...now. America's Got Talent - who wins?
Don: I'm thinking Eli could take it.
Chico: Neal in a shocker.
Gordon: Ill say Eli as well
Chico: Trivial Pursuit is up next week. You watching?
Don: Yeah, I'll check it out.
Chico: You PLAYING?
Rob: I'll watch, but not play.
Gordon: Watch , yes. Play - no. DWTS - whos out first?
Rob: Ted McGinley
Don: Yeah, get Ted outta there.
Gordon: I'll go with Ted.
Chico: Yes. Please.
Gordon: Opportunity Knocks - you watching?
Chico: I'll sample it.
Rob: Probably not. It really smacks of My Kind of Town.
Don: I'll give it a shot. But if I get too bored, I'm turning on the Wii for some Mega Man 9.
Gordon: Sampling Survivor?
Chico: Yep
Don: Definitely.
Chico: But I'm with Don on that. If I get bored... Megaman 9.
Rob: No, Dragon's Den is on at the same time. And I'm a horrible addict for Dragons Den
Chico: Nice
Gordon: We already heard from Josh Johannsen this week. Do we have any more mail?
Chico: Sure. First is from our friend Pierre Kelly.

Chico: Nice to know you care, Pierre :-) Seriously, I don't think Mike Richards is going to be doing anything for a while. He'll have his hands full of TPIR starting Monday. And as anyone can tell you... that's a full-time job.
Gordon: Definitely. And I definitely have some more email. This from Bethany Ramsdel. Thanks, Bethany!

Gordon: I believe I'll let the esteemed Chico Alexander answer this one.
Chico: Before I do, I have another mail.
Gordon: Let's hear it
Chico: This from Janet Sloane.

Chico: Thanks Janet and Bethany. These are what we call "Klauss Mails". Mike Klauss runs the ClassicGameshows.com Trading Post. Go to his site, click on Trading Post. Then post any and every detail of the episodes you're looking for.
Gordon: And call him Mr. Stinky Fish Face. Mike loves it when you do that.
Chico: ...no. No he doesn't. Don't call him Mr. Stinky Fish Face. That's BAD. But here's hoping you turn up a few leads!
Gordon: Good luck! I got more email. This one from Brad Hasbrouck. Thanks, Brad!

Rob: I wouldn't mind seeing it, but I kinda doubt it.
Gordon: I think he could, actually. You can certainly do worse. Much worse. I think Wink's still got it.
Chico: You could do a lot worse.
Don: It would be nice to see him hosting it again.
Chico: I doubt that people would look for Wink hosting a show, though. Nice thought, though.
Gordon: And FINALLY...the LAST part of Daniel Benfield's Letter.

THE LETTER - SEASON FINALE. EPISODE 11

Chico: Bachelor... erased.
Rob: American Idol...Erased
Chico: Done... Forget about it.
Gordon: This may surprise you, but I wouldnt burn any of them. I think we need to learn the disasters of the past so we don't repeat them. Besides, we can look at them again...and again...and again...and laugh. And torture Chico some more with the entire Mike Fleiss catalogue.
Chico: That's it. I'm outta here...Finish the show...I'll be in my car. I'm too old for this (^_^)
Gordon: As Chico leaves, a special thanks to Don Harpwood and Rob Seidelman for being with us this evening.
Rob: Thanks Murtaugh
Don: Always nice to be here.
Gordon: So for everyone, this is Gordon Pepper, saying Game Over and Spread the Love.