Episode 25.4 - Moron... Moron... AND A TRIPLE!
October 11

Jason: They have whistles that go with them. And they only fit roadrunners.
Chico: The only thing is... they break easily. And if they don't break, you faceplant and they hurt like something else.
Gordon: Like if you're a hardcore woman trucker.
Chico: Who experienced both. It's gooooooooooooooood television. Welcome back. This is WLTI: The 25th Season.
Jason: Glad to be back
Chico: Thank you for being part of our weekend, and thank you for allowing us to be part of yours. Now it's time for a game called We Love to Interrupt's Vs. Take two things. Compare. Contrast. Determine a winner... if any.
Gordon: Chico will start us up.
Chico: Thank you, Gordon. First... with the news this week...

CARRIE ANN INABA

BOB SAGET

Who would make the better host of 1 vs. 100?

Jason: Going by the experiences of both Inaba and Saget. Inaba didn't do well in Dance Wars. And Saget is good. Saget.
Gordon: You know what? I'm going to play Devil's Advocate and say Inaba. Saget works better with interplay and based on the intel we're getting, the 100 will NOT be in the same room as the contestant.
Chico: So we had one person who has to deal with 101 jokers. And one person who only has to deal with one joker.
Gordon: It's only a host, a contestant and 100 avatar icons, sort of similar to Paranoia. And I think Inaba will be better at drawing info from people than Saget, and she'll definitely be more supporting. I'll say Carrie Ann.
Chico: I will reserve judgment for when it premieres, but Bob Saget, if only for the "Okay, we know why we're here, let's get it going." I hope Carrie Ann's just as direct... but I'm going Saget.
Gordon: I think Saget was a very good host, don't get me wrong, but Inaba will be more straight-forward and much cheaper to get.
Jason: I dont disagree on both points.
Chico: Next?
Gordon: Next one...

RANDY JACKSON

STEVEN TYLER

Who makes the better SOB Judge?

Gordon: One of them is going to be the beast SOB for Idol, and preliminary reports says it's Jackson. But what do you think SHOULD be the person to do it?
Chico: Randy. He's already had the practice. And he's been on the longest, so it's kinda his birthright almost.
Gordon: Yeah, but we've seen 9 seasons of 'Dawg' and 'Well, you know, that was hot'. I don't think Jackson can put the viewer in the same place where Simon did.
Jason: Honestly, it should be Steven Tyler. He has been in the business for 40 years. He knows the deal. He should rip the kids a new one. These kids could be his GRANDKIDS. So yeah, he knows the deal.
Gordon: He does know the deal, but I don't think Tyler can either, and I don't think he will. I think like Ellen, both Tyler and J-Lo will promise to be mean, but when it comes to the possibility of America turning on them, they will be pussycats.
Chico: So you're going with Randy.
Gordon: No. I'm going with Steven, but it's why I think that although it's a good move for star power, neither of them are the answer for the question of who will fill Simon Cowell's spot on the panel. I think Tyler CAN do it. I think he SHOULD do it. I just don't think he WILL.
Chico: Think they ALL should. The question is... who'll be the big bad judge that Gordon loves so much?
Gordon: The answer may be on another show. If they don't fill their roles, we'll get another season of Kara and Ellen, just in different bodies.
Chico: That's another show, I guess. Next.

JD ROBERTO

JEFF DAVIS

Who should NOT be The Price is Right Announcer?

Chico: Both had their pops at the booth that Johnny O built, but who should stay as far away from it as possible?
Jason: JD Roberto. For one reason and one only. He INSULTED the contestants on show 1. That is a big fat no no.
Gordon: Agreed. There's a fine line here between entertaining and obnoxious. You can't alienate your audience, period. Though I'd like to go off the board and say I'd prefer either Rich Fields or the dude who dresses up in the Jack in the Box head.
Chico: I'll accept it. Here's the thing - JD loves to berate the contestants. You don't do that. On the other hand, Jeff Davis looks and acts like he needs a hug or a shot of Ritalin.
Gordon: That's not the variety we're looking for.
Jason: Do we know who is next?
Chico: I believe Brad Sherwood is next.
Gordon: BTW....They have both worked with Drew, have they not?
Chico: Jeff, yes. JD... I don't know.
Jason: I am looking forward to see what Sherwood can do.
Gordon: So we got rid of Rich Fields and exchanged him with a rotisserie wheel of Drew's buddies.
Jason: For the moment.
Gordon: Drew to Rich: 'I love you like a brother, but I like my friends more'. Not saying, just saying.
Jason: Brrrrrr
Chico: Have a parka.
Gordon: Someone need a heater?
Jason: No...what you said was cold.
Gordon: Cold? Maybe. Wrong? Possibly. Incorrect? I think not.
Jason: Never said it wasn't.
Chico: Next...

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

PICTUREKA!

Which will be the flagship game show for The Hub?

Chico: If we're talking game shows... Family Game Night.
Jason: It will be Family Game Night. It's Big, Loud and everything is fun.
Chico: A lot of veterans behind it. A lot of veterans in front of it. It's something for the entire family. And it's cheap and easy Sunday night programming.
Gordon: Family Game night has a lot of options to jet out in a lot of different angles. If The Hub can implement this correctly (and they should based on who is helming it) this should be a huge hit for them and Hasbro.
Chico: It should be something that changes from week to week and is always dynamic. Couple that with the always-dynamic Todd Newton... and well, there you are. So Family Game Night.
Gordon: This could be a family version of The Price is Right.
Jason: Its has that potential.
Gordon: It does. Next one?
Chico: Next one.

MORNING

EVENING

Just when is the best time to watch a game show?

Jason: Hmmm....do you mean live or time-shifted?
Chico: live.
Jason: For me, its a wind down after work, so EVENING.
Chico: I'm going to go evening as well. That's when you get the ratings - mostly in prime access points. Wheel and Jeopardy! have been 1-2 ever since the dawn of time. And it's all due to smart packaging. They look like primetime quizzers, they act like prime-time quizzers, they have primetime stakes...
Gordon: I mean it really depends on what you want to watch when you want to watch it and the genre. Reality shows play better at night as mindless entertainment. Shows that require you to burn brain cells are good in the AM or early pm. I'll say evening, but lets not discount the AM.
Chico: Of course. Not discounting anything. Just playing hypotheticals.
Jason: Not a black and white question.
Gordon: Last one...

TRAVIS LANE STORK

JESSE PALMER...

BRAD WOMACK

Which bachelor is going to be known for the longest amount of time?

Chico: Travis Stork. He's a Doctor, don'tcha know.
Jason: Sorry, it's Jesse Palmer. He is an ABC sportscaster.
Gordon: I'll say Womack. He may be on the air for the wrong reasons, but he's still there. Assuming he doesn't capsize the franchise, he could parlay this into another reality circuit run.
Jason: Yuck.
Gordon: That being said, I do not think this was a wise choice from The Bachelor producers. This may be the person who dooms The Bachelor franchise and make Chico very, very happy.
Chico: Happy Chico would be happy. But now we break. After the break: Help Wanted.
Gordon: Maybe this break will make Chico happy. We'll find out...NEXT!

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Jason: Oh Man.
Chico: I hate you, Gordon.
Gordon: Chico doesn't really hate me, folks. He's just going through a phase.
Chico: To which he says... "Just. One. Game."
Gordon: That's all the Carolina Panthers have to do. Win. Just. One. Game. Then the Ofer Holes go away.
Chico: SURE they do. I think I need some help here...
Jason: A lot of people do.
Chico: Help us out, G.
Gordon: Fortunately, we have fictional job openings that need to be filled.
Jason: (hands Gordon and Chico the want-ads)
Gordon: Starting with...

The Price is Right Announcer Position. Still has a full-time opening.

Chico: Rich Fields. Sorry... what I meant to say was Rich Fields... SORRY!
Gordon: Ok, Chico. Rich Fields is NOT coming through that door.
Jason: Frank Nicotero. He is a good improv/voice guy
Chico: He is, you know. And I think he'll respect the booth. Very important.
Gordon: I'm going to go a little left field here, but I think this would work. And he's a friend of Drew's. What about Ryan Stiles?
Chico: That is out in left field. I mean, I can picture it, but I can't hear it.
Jason: Good choice, but he needs to dial it back about 2 notches.
Gordon: Next one?
Chico: Next one...

Espada doesn't need a leader. They need a coach. Someone that'll whip the (bleep)ers into shape.

Jason: I have no clue to be honest. They are rudderless
Chico: I think this calls for a Pat Riley.
Jason: They had a Pat Riley
Chico: Not a Pat Riley. I mean Pat Riley needs to go over there and give'em what for.
Gordon: What about Coach from Survivor?
Jason: That works
Chico: There you go. He's a warrior, you know.
Gordon: He is. Next one...

The Fashion Show Co-Host. No more Kelly Rowland. Who needs to replace her?

Jason: Lady Gaga. She was on the show before and she is an Icon. It would be slumming, but hell yeah.
Chico: I'll see your Gaga and raise you Katy Perry. Guaranteed boobs on every show.
Gordon: Yeah but I think Gaga is so out there it would work. She's a gay icon and that brings in the audience Bravo needs for this show to see a season 3.
Chico: Yeah. That's not happening. I mean, Isaac Mizrahi... also a gay icon. If he can't do it for Bravo... Dude...
Jason: Not as much as Gaga
Chico: True.
Gordon: Isaac is an icon, but not nearly as mainstream as Gaga
Chico: True.
Gordon: Next one?
Chico: Next one...

We've seen Cash Cab. We're seeing what amounts to "Cash Elevator". What enclosed space should we rent out for game show goodness?

Jason: Cash Ambulance. LOL
Chico: AMBULANCE?
Jason: Why not? LOL
Chico: QUE AMBULANCE?
Jason: Or maybe cash groceries
Chico: There's an idea. Dude... Cash BATHROOM.
Jason: YEAH!
Chico: Obviously we couldn't show that on TV.
Gordon: Brings in a whole new meaning to crap or get off the pot.
Jason: ROFL
Chico: Heh, toilet humor. Gordon, please bring us back to the realm of the classy.
Gordon: What about CASH DMV Line? It will save a lot on the budget because it will NEVER end!
Chico: ... WIN!
Jason: DUDE. Win.
Chico: That's what I'm talking about!
Jason: Of course.
Jason: Should have thought of that one.
Gordon: Next one...

Since VH1 will be bringing back I Love Money, they need a new 'Fauxlebrity' that's looking for love but will amazingly never find it until season 4. Who do you got?

Jason: How about Mel's ex hunny Oksana.
Gordon: What about Ne-Yo?
Jason: Meh.
Chico: Brother needs a hit. I would suggest Trey Songz, but BET beat us to it.
Gordon: Last one?
Chico: Finally...

Who should be a MySpace Karaoke singer of the day on Don't Forget the Lyrics?

Jason: I know I suck at it. What about (points at Gordon)... you, Gordon. You.
Gordon: Oh Hell no. This is a job for Chico and his boxer shorts.
Jason: Definitely. Bald and boxers
Chico: And only half the audience of Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader will watch it!
Gordon: Which is good, because I don't think kids need to be exposed to Chico in his boxers.
Chico: Unless they're in college.
Jason: Not even then.
Chico: Where it's not expected, but not really all that surprising. Okay, break time, then Speed Round time, but first, if I may have 30 seconds..
Gordon: You get your 30 seconds, Chico. The floor is yours.
Chico: We've seen reboot after reboot, and we go there because it's safe. It's easy. People know it. What we need are new ideas. Fresh ideas. The next big idea. Whjat we need even more are people who are willing to give the next big idea a shot. So to everyone with the next big idea... Keep plugging at it. You will find your day in the sun, TRUST Me. Speed Round's next. Hang on...

(Brought to you by Tolerance. You know, as game show people, we have all been teased as being nerds, or geeks, or losers. In this age where people are being beaten and killed for being different, please reach out and instead of ostracizing your fellow man, help them, and maybe you'll make a new friend, or change someone's life entirely. Thank you.)

Jason: (standing ovation)
Chico: AGREED. THIS^infinity
Jason: It. Gets Better. Trust me. Being bullied sucks. We have ALL been there.
Chico: Yep
Jason: But there are people to talk to. Find a friend. Be a friend. Do something. You are NOT alone.
Chico: True.
Gordon: Agreed.
Jason: And honestly, being a success and being you is the best revenge against these bastards.
Chico: The best revenge is living well. That's what I say. And now that our little piece is over, let's do a Speed Round. Survivor. Who does Marty take out next?
Jason: Don't know
Gordon: I think Holly may not be long for the game.
Chico: I agree with that.
Jason: Could be.
Gordon: The Apprentice. Who's next? And are you still watching?
Chico: Lost interest, really. Not gonna lie.
Jason: Not really.
Chico: It just don't do it for me anymore.
Gordon: I'll say David just to answer the question.
Chico: Okay. Dancing... Who's going to be unplugged from the show?
Jason: Bye bye Bristol
Chico: Mark keeps saying he wants to make Bristol "sexy"... That concerns me.
Gordon: Yes, but I think the Situation should be more concerned with lackluster scores.
Chico: We'll see.. Well, we have no mail, but we have a lot of answers to the Facebook Question last week; What people thought of the new look of Millionaire.
Gordon: Give us 2, sir.
Chico: We took two opposing sides and are presenting them. First, our boy Eric Pierce.

BIG FACEBOOK QUESTION: The new look of Millionaire. Thoughts? FROM: Eric Pierce 1, Grrr. This isn't Millionaire. They could have added a subtitle a la Hot Seat in the UK, but I guess U.S. audiences would get too confused... 2. But wait, this is even more confusing! Can someone explain to me how a question on "Those Darn Etruscans" is worth $100 while a question on "States that end in ampshire" is worth $25,000!? Given, I'm embellishing, but I'm not far from the truth. Money should reflect difficulty. Period. 3. This show needs help, but cursing out the Jumps is just nitpicking. I'm not saying I wouldn't love to see more traditional lifelines, but I can deal. I'd rather see them employed in a contestant guesses on every question and "3 strikes, you're out!" fashion, but meh... 4. What all this randomness has done is eliminate an opportunity for strategy and more importantly a chance to make the categories relevant. Why not let players pick the question they want to answer by category, thus setting their own order? (still not knowing the value or difficulty of each Q of course) Now THAT would be a "real game changer". 5. In short. (as if being short is possible at this point). Game shows at their cores ideally are Everyman Meritocracies. Anyone can play and if they play well they will be rewarded. 2000 Millionaire was a sterling example of this (Phone Game, anyone?). Then Millionaire resorted to casting "personalities." Now the current Millionaire busts everything by paying contestants randomly for the sake of change and, in their hopes, ratings. The game has been broken.

Jason: Couldn't say it better
Chico: For a rebuttal, here's Brittni Ferrara

BIG FACEBOOK QUESTION: The new look of Millionaire. Thoughts? FROM: Brittni Ferrara Not a big fan of the show myself. To be honest, I was iffy on the syndicated Millionaire, but this new format is way different. Although it is miles better than the dreaded Clock. That was harsh.

Chico: Well, to be fair, anything's better than the clock. But this is not the way to do it.
Jason: I dont think so. And the ratings will belie this...eventually.
Chico: It's basically taking everything that made Millionaire... and throwing it to the four winds and for what?
Jason: It's only a month
Gordon: Oh I disagree. I liked the clock. It added pacing to it. I liked that much better than what's currently gracing the set.
Jason: The clock was good.
Chico: You know what worked best? 15 questions of increasing difficulty. Easiest was worth $100. Hardest was worth $1 million.
Jason: (applause)
Chico: Okay, now to this week's Facebook Question...

BIG FACEBOOK QUESTION Carnie Wilson... Jerry Springer... Sherri Shepherd... While we're pulling names out of nowhere, who would you want to see host a GSN original?

Chico: Could be ANYONE.
Gordon: So go to Facebook and answer, or email us at wlti@gameshownewsnet.com, or do the YouTube or MySpace thing.
Chico: Alright, before we check out. Watching, Gordon?
Gordon: Pictureka.
Jason: Playoff Baseball and Family Game Night/Pictureka for me
Chico: Agreed. And Hurricanes hockey. 2-0, baby. All-Star is in Raleigh this season, boys. :-)
Gordon: Good. So you can get to see all of the other players.
Jason: Not Watching: The Talk. Get this off so we can get another game show on the air please.
Chico: Hear here.
Gordon: Agreed on The Talk. Also not watching the Twins beat the Yankees - because it's not going to happen. :)
Chico: Nope. You're next, Rangers. I think I sounded like a kid's show villain just now :-) Because, as much as I want it to happen... the Rays aren't going to win either. I'm sad.
Gordon: So that ends the show. Special thanks to Jason Block for joining us today.
Jason: Always fun. Thank you for having me.
Gordon: Next Week: Lots of reviews on new shows and more eliminations.
Chico: Be there for that. Until then. THANK YOU SO MUCH for reading. For Gordon and everyone at GSNN, I'm Chico Alexander. Game over... and spread the love