Episode 19.11
November 24

Chico: Can't we just put something good on and be done with it? Oh we can't? Never mind.
Gordon: Good? Why have good when we have filler?
Chico: Becuase filler's tasteless and bland... like turkey. I mean come on, why don't you just stuff turkey with more turkey?
Gordon: Its the network's version of a Turducken
Chico: I had that for dinner last night. Melts in your mouth.  Welcome back to the Pre-Turkey Day WLTI. Anyway, what's in your turkey, Gordon?
Gordon: I've got some Should and Will in my Turkey
Chico: Sounds good. Let's go.
Jason: Yummy. Let's Eat.
Gordon: We start with the following...

Who will win Dancing With The Stars?

Chico: Should: Lance. Will: Brooke. Because the judges love her so. Which is just... weird. Vote her off... give her a game show... and be done with it, already.
Jason: Should: Lance Will: Lance
Gordon: Should: Brooke. She is probably the best dancer out there. Will: Lance. Lance controls the popularity vote. He'll win this one as long as the judges don't put him in third in the finale.
Chico: Alrighty. Next up...

Last week, TPIR won Friday @ 9, but there are no plans to parlay that into a regular deal. Should there be and will there be?

Jason: Should: Yes. Will: Yes. It's a bad spot on Friday nights.
Gordon: Should: yes. Will: Yes. CBS will use it to run a Friday night which is very open, considering that nothing there has worked. Just ask Crusoe, the show that in less than a month, NBC has yanked and sent to Saturdays.
Chico: Should? Yes. Will? Yes. CBS needs something to fill that hole, and with a strike all but certain... it probably won't be scripted.
Gordon: I'd almost agree...but Drew is a member of SAG. I can't imagine Drew crossing the picket line.
Jason: Do you think there would be a sub host if that happened?
Gordon: I do. Todd Newton, come on down! And Todd would be a great choice.
Chico: Maybe it's a blessing in disguise.
Jason: I thought you were anti-Todd. Coming to my side of the aisle?
Gordon: I'm not anti-Todd. I just didn't think that he'd be a good fit helimg a Daytime Version of The Price is Right. I think now, with years of experience under his belt doing the Casino versions of the show and with him being asked to host a few specials, it could be a good fit - and perhaps an audition should the ratings on the daytime version continue to slip.
Jason: And then the fanboys would be so happy. As would I, personally.
Gordon: Yes. Unfortunately, this is CBS we're talking about, so I would give Dave Price just as much of a chance to host it. Next one...

SAG strike. Is it going to happen?

Chico: Should: HELL NO. Will: Probably.
Gordon: Should: No way. Will: Yes. Unfortunately, these people are inherent morons.
Jason: Should: HELL NO. Will: Most definitely. And my prediction here: NBC goes under.
Gordon: NBC won't go under. If anything, they'll be in the best shape because they have game shows that work.
Chico: And it'll last all of two weeks. We get things back to normal, and like the case of DOND, no one would've learned a blessed thing.
Jason: I disagree. The strike will last a long time. See: Inherent moron comments.
Gordon: Here's your NBC lineup: America's Got Talent, Celebrity Apprentice, The Biggest Loser, Deal Or No Deal.
Chico: Now fill the other 12 hours. ... or something.
Gordon: I can do it. Not a problem. 1 Vs. 100. Football Playoffs. News Shows. FOX has Idol. The network that has the most issues will be ABC.
Chico: Okay, next...

Deal or No Deal... Ratings are dropping. Do we see a place for it next fall?

Gordon: Should: Yes, in 1 or 2 spots. Will: Yes, all over the place. That will mean the death of DOND and the removal of Ben Silverman as president.
Jason: Should: No. Will: Yes. The reason why the Daytime works is the gimmickry is minimal. No Million Dollar Mission Asterisk bull***.
Chico: Should: Once. Will: At least three times. Because this is NBC, and they have nothing else better on. Except Thursday comedy.
Gordon: Um...Thursday comedy has been getting slammed by Survivor. NBC has nothing in the Top 15 and I think anything is vulnerable. Keep in mind that the average of Daytime DOND is now a 1.8, with it peaking at 2.3. With those numbers, I'll be shocked if it doesn't get renewed.
Chico: You and me both, brother.
Jason: And we have 7 weeks till AI8. Lots of questions need answering.
Chico: And I bet you can't wait.
Gordon: I can't wait. Should be fun. Next one...

Everyone has wondered, with the great ratings that Bravo's Job shows (Top Chef, Project Runway, etc.), when we're going to see them on sister station NBC. We know that's not going to happen with Project Runway, but what about...Top Chef?

Jason: Should: NO. Will NO. It's not that successful enough. Look what happened when Project Runway tried to go to NBC. Nothing.
Chico: Should: Yes. They need something. Will: No. They need something better. Not saying Top Chef is bad. I mean... I'm actually watching full episodes now... and it's good stuff, but it doesn't have the hold that an ER or a Law & Order does.
Gordon: Should: No. Don't screw up success. Will: Yes. This is NBC. See Deal or No Deal. Top Chef 6 will see time on NBC if we get a SAG strike. Mark my words.
Chico: Holding you to that.
Gordon: In the words of you, they have to fill it up with SOMEthing.
Chico: This is going to end up with the reverse of the desired effect, I bet. Finally...

Will Beauty & The Geek survive on MTV...  IN A CELEBRITY FORMAT?

Jason: Should: NO. Will: HELL NO. Again: Celebrities in a show...bad news usually.
Gordon: Should: No. Will: Yes. Perfect format for MTV, if they cast it right.
Chico: Should: Yes. Will: Yes. It's MTV. It's the network with "Made" and "The Hills" and other awkward teenagers/pretty people shows.
Gordon: This one is going to depend on who they cast. If its good celebrities, then yes. If it's Real World Retreads and anyone from the Hills, then no.
Chico: This'll work. Just watch. At least it'll be better than MTV's Top Pop Group. Which isn't that hard.
Gordon: I think it definitely COULD work. We'll see if the casting directors can earn their pay
Chico: We'll see as well. Meanwhile, we break out our legal pads for 5 Good Reasons... next!
Jason: Oh boy. Should be fun.

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Gordon: Can Augustus play?
Chico: I'm afraid he'll eat me.
Jason: He is too slow though. All that junk and well...the zombies are known slowpokes. Except on Left 4 Dead.
Chico: Yeah.
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Chico: Nothing says "Happy Holidays" like Zombie Apocalypse
Gordon: Ok. Zombies can't play. But we can go Top 5.
Chico: Anyway, welcome back. Time for 5 Good Reasons. Ready guys?
Jason: Alright.
Chico: First up... Gordon. Hi.
Gordon: Hi

Primetime ratings for our favorite games are down. Some worse than others. Give us five good reasons why we should be worried.

Gordon: #1. Horrible choice of time slots. Why are we watching 3 game shows on Friday night when they were getting double the ratings last year on Thursdays? The idea was a bad one. Now admit it and move them back. #2. Oversaturation of hits. All you are going to do with moving Deal or No Deal all over the place is that you're killing off the show. Same with shows that you are going to pop up and down the period during the Holiday season.  #3. Natural erosion. You have shows that have been on for years and years - and they will naturally lose steam. #4. Oversaturation. Too many bad shows will being down the good shows. We had a huge explosion of shows in 2008 and we'll have more of the same in 2009. And that leads to...  #5. Lack of new good ideas. We've seen the new shows potentially come in. The good ideas have gone to cable. The bad ideas have hit the networks. Momma's Boys? Yuck. So I'm concerned. How's that?
Chico: Good. Times 5. Next?
Gordon: Hi Jason
Jason: Hi there. What do you have for me?

I have The Amazing Race and Survivor for you. Give me 5 good reasons why these, in a whole, are the worst contestants in the history of the show.

Jason: 1. They do not read clues or listen to instructions. It has hurt at least one or more couples. 2. as for AR, i do not care who wins or loses. I don't have any emotional involvements.  3. Survivor's Sugar...is one of the most idiotic contestants ever. Not only did she not go after more immunity idols, she is incredibly easily swayed. 4. A lot of the voting decisions are not based on strategy, but on simple personal emotions. They are not looking forward. 5. And overall, a lot of the casting decisions were based on personality and not game play...especially on AR...not so much Survivor. Done.
Chico: Good.. Now give me a topic.
Gordon: Ok.

Give me 5 good reasons why Cha$e should be the best new game show of the year.

Chico: 1) It targets the audience it's made to target... 2) It's creative in both its preemise and execution. 3) It's as real as it gets. 4) Scary emotionless automatons = good television. 5)... It has Icey.
Gordon: Sounds good. Chico, give something to Jason
Chico: Love to. Jason...
Jason: Yes Mr. C.

Give me 5 Good Reasons why Bingo America could be renewed.

Jason: 1. GSN knows a cheap show when they see it. Cheap to produce. 2. Synergy with GSN Radio/GSNshop.com for the DVD Sales. DVD Game Sales. 3. The Interactive Element is MONSTER. This is the reason why it was renewed in the first place. 4. The hosts have made the show better/not worse. 5. And the show itself overall is better with the new bonus game. And BTW as a side note. That is why they are THIS CLOSE to renewing Catch-21 for season 2. Cheap to produce.
Chico: They are. Okay... Gordon... Hello again.
Gordon: Hi.

Five good reasons why the fourth judge on American Idol is... a BAD thing.

Gordon: Ok. #1. You want a decisive vote. You could easily have a 2-2 tie, which proves nothing. #2. It's bad enough having 3 judges say you suck. Why do we need a 4th? #3. Another judge means more time on the show. Where exactly is the time going to come from - especially in shows that are tightly packed? #4. Another judge who gets to peddle stuff that we won't want to buy. For the record, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson's collaboration of music got up to #66 and that's it. #5. If we're going to get another judge, why are we getting a judge from The One?
Chico: That wins. Okay, finally...
Gordon: Hey Chico!
Chico: Yeees, Gordon

Give me 5 good reasons...Why The Meow Mix Show should be a full fledged series on GSN.

Chico: You suck. Just want to say that right now.
Jason: That is wrong.
Gordon: Don't hate me because I'm beautiful
Chico: 1) It's corporate, so it's paid for. 2) Chuck Woolery. 3) Cats are cute. 4) Cat people are entertaining. 5) One. Million. Dollars. I feel dirty.
Gordon: And I don't think we hear enough fish on TV. We need to hear more about fish names.
Chico: I'm going to take a shower, then I'm going to go to the steam cleaner... then I MAY have enough energy to do the Speed Round. DIRT WON'T COME OFF!
Jason: Gordon...you still feel evil.
Gordon: Mmm-hmm :)
Chico: And for the record... Meow Mix... (bleep) you.
Gordon: You don't have a cat, do you Chico?
Chico: No. My ex-GF does, though... My brother's evil GF does. My FWB does. A lot of people I know have cats.
Jason: I had two. Does that make me bad?
Chico: No. You're a cat person... and you didn't like that show.
Jason: I didn't like the show based on the concept. I haven't seen the execution. I have heard the pain.
Chico: Oh.. IT was painful. I want to surgically unwatch it.
Gordon: When Jason comes over to hang out for Thanksgiving....He WILL watch the show.
Chico: RUN! Okay, that's a break. Speed Round next. RUN, Jason Block!
Jason: Must...not. watch. Please. Let me not watch.

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Chico: I'm NOT AN ALCOHOLIC! I'm just a slob! Okay, maybe I drink once or twice, but that's it. The point I'm trying to make here is not until you're 21.
Jason: Gordon...you never drink booze. How close were you to starting?
Gordon: Fairly close, but then I thought about how much you would enjoy the show, so that got me out of it. And everyone, as we get to this Thanksgiving Holiday, please drive safely.
Chico: Thanks. We want you around for Christmas. And New Year's. And let's not forget Valentine's Day. Pretty important. Speed Round starts.... NOW! Survivor. Now that Randy's gone, who's next?
Jason: I say Bob.
Gordon: Bye Corinne. Don't forget to write.
Jason: Bob's move though...pure fricking genius.
Chico: Oh yeah.
Gordon: I think Corinne becomes the next victim of Bob's blindside. DWTS. Who wins?
Chico: Brooke.
Jason: Said it before Lance Bass.
Gordon: I'll go with Lance.
Chico: Deal Or No Deal: Are we going to have a Thanksgiving feast (over $100K in winnings) or famine?
Gordon: I think since we have 2 players, one of them will do something right.
Chico: Sounds about right.
Jason: I agree.
Chico: One thing we do have ... a feast of viewer commentary. Let's share some, shall we?
Jason: Yup.
Gordon: Who do we got?
Chico: Bobby McBride first.
Jason: Lets do it.

Chico: Thanks, Bobby. Well, I can't say because I don't know.  That's one of the beauties about the Amazing Race. It isn't over until it's over. But if Nick & Starr play the rest of the route out like they did the previous legs... they stand a pretty good chance.
Gordon: I can't see anyone beating them. The only way they lose is if they beat themselves. They are far and away the best team in this series.
Chico: Totally.
Jason: Exactly.
Chico: Next up... the next ep of "The Letter: 2.0"

Chico: Thanks, Josh.  I'm going to go out on a limb here and say 99.997%.
Jason: 99.999%
Gordon: I'll go with 90%. It is a show that works and it's a cheap show to produce - especially with only 2 people winning $25,000.
Chico: We'll see it back
Gordon: Any more mail?
Chico: Nope, but you can change that. Tell'm how, G.
Gordon: Send mail to wlti@gameshownewsnet.com or myspace.com/wlgiongsnn or look us up on UTube
Chico: thanks to Jason Block for making it...
Jason: Thank you. Always fun to be here.
Chico: Always fun to have you. Until next week, he's gordon, I'm Chico, the show is We Love to Interrupt... Happy Thanksgiving and Gaaaaame over
Jason: Gobble! Gobble!