Episode 22.14
December 14

Jason: Happy Hanukkah
Chico: It's the feel-good hit of the holiday season.
Gordon: Happy, indeed. And Chico has some happy as we continue the 10 years of game shows in 9 episodes. We start with 2006, and Chico, the floor is yours.
Chico: Thank you. A lot of things were said in 2006.. we're going to show you some. It's Saywha? And we're starting easy...

"You don't have to be the smartest person in the world, just the smartest person in the room."

Gordon: GOT IT!
Chico: Gordon?
Gordon: That would be Bob Saget
Chico: That WOULD be Bob Saget. On the premiere of 1 vs. 100.
Gordon: Yay!
Chico: Still one of my favorites of the decade.
Jason: One of mine too. Got canceled way too early.
Chico: Oh yeah.
Jason: And I should have applied dammit.
Chico: Me too.
Gordon: Not one of mine, but it was a fun show. There was a lot that they DIDN'T do with it, and the stuff they do do with it shouldn't have been done.
Chico: But a lot of potential that NBC just didn't see.
Jason: True.
Chico: They wanted another DOND and they didn't get it, so down comes the hammer. And now it's thriving on Xbox. Another dumb NBC move.
Jason: 2nd season. Started last week
Chico: You enjoying it, J?
Jason: When I get a chance to play it, yes.
Chico: ... Okay. Next?

"The first thing I'm going to do is sit down for maybe a couple of weeks and find out what it feels like to be bored."

Jason: HIT ME
Chico: Block?
Jason: Bob Barker?
Chico: Bob Barker, whose birthday is today, no less. He announced his retirement on October 31.
Gordon: Happy birthday Bob!
Jason: Happy Birthday!
Chico: Double celebration.
Gordon: Hopefully he enjoyed his retirement, though he did show up on TPIR later to a huge round of applause.
Jason: To promote his book Priceless Memories in 2009
Chico: That was one of the highlights of Drew's career as the host of TPIR, which he'd get to do NEXT year.
Gordon: Next one?
Chico: Next...

"Don't be a stranger!"

Gordon: MY GAMES FEVER ROCKED!
Chico: No it didn't!
Jason: ROFL
Chico: Gordon?
Gordon: Would that be the lovely Paris Hilton?
Chico: ... No. It would not.
Gordon: Aw.
Chico: Jason, free shot at it.
Jason: I don't know to be honest.
Chico: You guys don't remember Penn Jillette's sign-off phrase?
Jason: No I don't.
Chico: Identity launched in 2006 as NBC tried (again) to capture the Christmas market like they did one year earlier with DOND.
Gordon: Welcome to another episode of Chico's Esoteric corner. Of all of the shows Chico could select from, he goes with Identity.
Jason: This was one of the underrated gems of that year, IMO.
Gordon: Again, like 1. Vs. 100, there was so much they could have done, and instead resorted to Missionaries and school teachers in bikinis.
Jason: I agree, G. But I had a lot of fun with it.
Gordon: I did too. And the bikinis were skimpy.
Chico: Heh.
Gordon: But it should have run longer.
Chico: Yep. It still airs in Greece, believe it or not.
Gordon: Yay, Greece. Next one?
Chico: Next one...

"You need someone who can really run a show. A comedian's too worried about being funny, and Ricki really has a familiarity with and love for these games. She grew up on them."

Gordon: MAKE IT UNAN1MOUS!
Chico: Gordon?
Gordon: Well, it's from Game Show Marathon's hype machine, so I'll say your favorite Fremantle Producer in charge Stuart Krasnow.
Chico: That's correct, G.
Gordon: The truth is that the announcer should have been the host. And the host should have been the announcer.
Chico: Because the players were just there... Ricki was just... I don't know, scatterbrained...
Jason: She was AWFUL.
Chico: Todd Newton was relegated to bit player status, when he should've been in front of the whole thing...
Jason: Stop sugarcoating it. She sucked. She had no sense of the games. She was terrible.
Chico: You know what... She was (^_^). There.
Jason: And she sunk a franchise.
Gordon: She was not good.
Chico: I got two more for ya.
Gordon: Let's do it.
Chico:  The first...

"You can be two years old, 100 years old. You can be the next Destiny's Child, you can be the next Jackson 5 or you can be the next David Copperfield. This is a show literally open to anybody."

Gordon: SHAT ME THE MONEY!
Chico: No I will not, Gordon =p
Jason: Dammit.
Gordon: That's Simon Cowell.
Chico: That IS Simon Cowell. That was the pitch for America's Got Talent. That become Simon Cowell's OTHER baby.
Jason: Which hasn't lived up to it's promise.
Chico: Well, it has and it hasn't. It truly is open to anyone, BUT... four seasons of AGT and only one "non-singer" wins. Terry Fator.
Jason: Exactly. Which gives it the vision of AI lite.
Chico: Sure he sings, but for all intents and purposes, he's a ventriloquist. I want to blame the voting public for this because in the end, they decide who goes through, and they've been voting through singers.
Jason: You are right. And we get sad sack stories getting through as well.
Gordon: Terry Fator is a singer. All singing, all the time. If you don't have singing in your act, you have no chance.
Chico: Basically, but for classification purposes, he's a ventriloquist.
Jason: He's a singing ventriloquist.
Chico: Not a voice-throwing singer. Because that ... would just be weird. I'm hoping that next season we get more of a variety... and more of Nick Cannon being Nick Cannon instead of being neutered.
Gordon: Still a singer. Last one?
Chico: Last one.. Jason, don't disappoint me.
Gordon: He doesn't want you to disappoint him because he knew a Chico zinger is awaiting him on the last buzz in.
Chico: Gordon you know me so well...It's scary, almost.
Gordon: :D
Jason: Alright.
Chico: This time, I'll tell you Fred Wostbrock said it... But who was he saying it of?

"He was always a fun guy to be around, and he just loved the genre of game shows... A terrific friend and a great human being, as evidenced by his last act."

Gordon: TRAVIS STORK IS CHICO'S DADDY!
Chico: ...
Jason: Dammit.
Chico: Gordon?
Gordon: Peter Tomarken.
Jason: Dammit
Chico: Jason, I asked you not to disappoint me.
Jason: I tried. The 2nd line gave it to me.
Chico: But that line... absolutely true. That was the non-debut story of the year... or a close second, thank you Bob Barker.
Jason: His wife died too in the crash, if I am right as well
Gordon: Yeah. And people still miss him. Even if Press Your Luck 2010 does make it to the TV waves, it won't be the same without him.
Chico: You are right. It never is.
Jason: Nope.
Chico: I grew up on him, and when Gordon called me with the news as I was pulling into work... I wanted him to be joking. I honestly wanted him to be joking. He was not joking.
Jason: Tomarken was doing Angel Flights...giving free medical flights to people who couldn't afford it. Sad story.
Chico: And he was on a flight when the unthinkable happened. We miss you, Pete.
Gordon: We do. And with that, we end 2006. We enter 2007 next.
Jason: Let's do it

(Brought to you by Pain Reaction. We hook both Jason Block and Chico Alexander to such classic 2006 programming as The Rich List, Fashion House, My Games Fever and Midnight Money Madness. The first to hit the quit button loses.)

Jason: I got this. No sweat....  My Games Fever...shudder.
Chico: Now I want to kill myself. *pushes stop button*
Gordon: All I have to do is put up a spinning 'Count the Yo -Yos' board and one of you will break
Chico: NO MORE! I can't take it anymore! Just the mere mention of it! For the love of all that is good in the world please stop! ... Welcome back to WLTI. We take game shows seriously... Ourselves... Not so much. Time for part 2 of our 10 Years 2 Months Doubleheader. What do you got for us, G?
Gordon: I've got a trip to the movies. Who's up for some WLTI Theater?
Chico: Right here.
Jason: I got the popcorn
Gordon: Here we go.

Chico is Jeff Foxworthy.

Chico: Hold on... let me get into mode here.. I'm a redneck and I love my wife. Okay, I'm ready.
Jason: You do

Jason is Alana Ethridge, a 5th Grader who was on 5th Grader as a student. It's the 2 year reunion party. Aaaaand...Action!

Chico: Well hello there! If it isn't little Alana, how's junior high treating ya?
Jason: Its doing great Mr. Foxworthy!
Chico: You still smarter than most adults out there?
Jason: Absolutely. I mean, the kids look at me a little weird.
Chico: Why weird?
Jason: They think I am a stuck up celebrity kid
Chico: YOU?!
Jason: But you told us to be humble.
Chico: And you're still humble?
Jason: Yes.
Chico: You talk to the other classes?
Jason: The show seems pretty fun still Yeah. We email each other all the time.
Chico: Great... I'll tell you right now... Madison kinda reminds me of you nowadays...
Jason: Really?
Chico: Yeah, I mean, you're both smart and precocious as a button.
Jason: Thank you Mr. Foxworthy. I would love to go back there, you know
Chico: ... I'll make a call.
Jason: Ill friend you on Facebook
Chico: Not if I friend you first. Heh.
Jason: (laughs) How was it working with the Muppets?
Chico: the Muppets were awesome. Love Sesame Street.
Gordon: ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz....... (Falls asleep on Airhorn)

(AIRHORN)

Jason: Sorry, I had nothing.
Chico: It's a conversation between a grown man and a little kid, what do you want?
Gordon: Teenage angst would have been fun, for starters.
Jason: I don't know how to be a teenage girl. Sorry.
Gordon: So willing to comment, but I won't.
Jason: HA
Gordon: Next one...

Chico is Mike Greenberg of Duel. Gordon is Maria Menounos of Clash of the Choirs. You're spending this Christmas Eve at a bar, commiserating. Aaaannnnd...Action!

Chico: I said I wanted a BUD LIGHT! Hey, Maria. What're you doing here? Shouldn't you be stalking Tiger Woods or something?
Gordon: I stopped after realizing that it meant I had to be interviewed by you. It's your fault that our show got cancelled, you know. Your crappy show got enough of our ratings.
Chico: Sorry. I guess my show was just better... than yours. Or at least I'm a better host than you are.
Gordon: It wasn't. We beat you in the ratings.
Chico: So we were worse... yet we got renewed. What the hell was your problem? *hic*
Gordon: Our problem was that with your ratings, we would have scores over a 10 and got renewed easily, and make mine a hard scotch. So tell me how your TV career went after that, huh? You're stuck with a big fat guy.
Chico: And you're... not doing much of anything. So I guess with the economy as it is right now, I'll take big fat and employed.
Gordon: Excuse me? I'm on the WWE as a Diva.
Chico: Really? I'm busy watching REAL sports.
Gordon: And I'm hosting the Real World Specials. That makes me a s-t-a-r Star.
Jason: (BAR CROWD) FIGHT! Fight!
Chico: So I have a big greasy cohort... You have an endless supply of b(^_^)ches!
Gordon: (Throws Drink in Mike Greenberg's Face)
Chico: *breaks bottle, gives "bring it" signal* I'LL CUT A B(^_^)CH!

(AIRHORN)

Gordon: See, THAT'S better.
Jason: Much.
Chico: That's because you're an ac-TOR and a purveyor of smut.
Gordon: Why yes. Yes I am. Next one...

Jason is Simon Fuller, who unleashed 'The Next Great American Band'. Chico Alexander is Mark Burnett, who unleashed 'On the Lot'. Gordon Pepper is the Mike Darnell, listening to both of them pitch their next big idea. Aaaaannnd... Action!

Chico: Mike, it's Mark. I got another idea...
Jason: Don't listen to him. I got another great idea
Chico: Follow me here... It involves small children... And genius level competition. Now I know you've heard this twice before... But just follow me here. See, what our kids are going to do is... ... no, wait, CBS already did that.
Jason: Try this...
Chico: What I meant was that three kids will compete .... no, that's already been done.
Jason: It's called If I Can Dream. Let's follow kids in Hollywood trying to make their dreams and 24/7 cameras...it will have to work!
Chico: Yeah, I liked that when it was called "The One".
Jason: Oh please...you don't have an original idea in your body
Chico: You've got three variations of the same bloody product on! And you're calling me unoriginal?
Jason: I run 19 Entertainment, b(^_^)ch!
Chico: No, Nigel runs 19 and you just scratch his arse. Me... I have established...
Jason: Spice Girls, Annie Lennox, Andy Murray.
Gordon: Wait a sec, both of you. I just got a phone call.
Jason: Ok
Gordon: Hmmm... Let's see.. a reality show.. about the life and times of a new anchorwoman. Sounds perfect! I'll take it. Thanks (Hangs up phone). Ok guys. I'll get back to you., Don't call us, I'll call you.
Jason: Dammit.
Chico: I guess I'll have to pitch that show about Pirates to CBS
Jason: Time for X-Factor

(AIRHORN)

Gordon: I always did wonder what Lauren Jones was doing with herself.
Chico: I'd tell you, but there are kids watching. NEXT?
Gordon: Next one...

Gordon is Rossi Morreale, looking for a new co-host for the Temptation sequel. Jason Block is an auditioning...Tila Tequila.

Chico: HA!

Aaaaaannnnnd..Action!

Jason: HOLA!
Gordon: Hi. You're....not Spanish.
Jason: (Comes in a bikini) I was trying to be more, you know...multicultural.
Gordon: But you don't need to be (stares)...hi.
Jason: You like the outfit...I dressed up for the occasion!
Gordon: So what can you do for this show?
Jason: (shakes and gestures) what do you think? I can do this too! Hi Rossi! How are we today!
Gordon: Hmmm... so you can model prizes?
Jason: Here's the next round of "Temptation" I can say it real nice if you want... TEMPTAAAAAtion....: TemptaTIONNNNNNN. I can say it different ways.
Gordon: You know what... i don't really need any models. But...can you write up trivia questions?
Jason: Let's see... If I down 10 shots of tequila from Tijuana...what country is it from? Or... What island does this (points to boobs) come from? Or.... What is the main component of a breast implant? How does that work?
Gordon: Perfect. Your hired.
Jason: Yay! Come on girls!
Gordon: Girls?
Jason: (3 bikini clad girls come in) This is my writing staff They love hot hosts like you!
Gordon: Hey Chico the intern! Get some more stools in the back!
Chico: That's what she said!

(AIRHORN)

Jason: ROFL. That was fun.
Gordon: Next one...

Chico is Mo'Nique. Jason is Sharon Osbourne and Gordon is Ricki Lake. You're all auditioning to be the next host of Charm School. Aaaannnd...Action!

Chico: The queen is here!
Jason: Queen of the buffet!
Gordon: Yes...she is (glares at MoNique)
Jason: I am the true royalty here! I am British!
Chico: Being married to a dude that eats bats doesn't count.
Jason: I know how to handle dumb blondes.... I pour wine on them
Chico: I don't think that'll work. I think you're gonna get in trouble for that. That's just me, though.
Jason: All you have been doing is showing your hoo-hah ricki on a home birth documentary
Chico: And not to mention that hor-REND-ous Game Show Marathon.
Gordon: Monique. During your season, Sapphryi won it. She's currently in Jail. Tell me how that worked out for you.
Chico: I did one show... and I made that sucker work, honey. That wasn't MY fault.
Jason: People still love me.... All I get to do is criticize people who I know are worse than me.
Gordon: Yes, and I know how much you loooove Susan Boyle. That was classy.
Jason: I sent her flowers...its all smoothed over
Gordon: Did you send her Nair also after calling her a hairy ape?
Chico: I bet it has. A lot of money will smooth ANYTHING over.
Jason: Brandi Mahon hasn't been arrested as far as I know.
Gordon: So that's where your charm comes from, huh?
Chico: i say she still got it from her huuuushband.
Jason: My husband is one of the most popular rock stars of all time. What have you both done?
Chico: "Parkers". Game Show Marathon .... a'ight, this is not working.
Jason: BTW... (slaps Ricki Lake)
Chico: How about I just sit on your scrawny ass.
Jason: Bring it on!

(AIRHORN)

Gordon: Not everything can end in violence, ladies. finally...

Chico is Tara from Play2win and Jason Block is Amber from Play2win.

Jason: You suck. LOL.

They have to keep Gordon from swtching the channel. Annd...ACTION!

Gordon: Hmmm...what is there to watching. Ok...what's this?
Chico: *takes off shirt*
Jason: (takes off shirt)
Chico: *jiggles8
Gordon: Ach! My eyes!
Jason: Time to play text2win. Let's see... The puzzle is C_T
Chico: Take a look!
Jason: You can win $2500 if you fill in the puzzle.
Gordon: Umm...let's see... Is it CAT?
Chico: No.
Gordon: Cot?
Chico: No.
Gordon: Cut?
Chico: Um...New puzzle! Unscramble this... RAZZWID FO ZO
Gordon: Oh easy! Wizard Of O...z...z?
Jason: Nope.
Chico: YES!
Jason: (Looks at Chico) Really?
Chico: Wait a minute.... ... *panic jiggle*
Jason: I think we have a math problem next, Tara!
Chico: Can we stop tape? No? .... *panic jiggle*
Jason: Let me give the next question out. 6 + 9 = ?
Gordon: 69! Yay!

(AIRHORN!)

Jason: ROFL. That was hard
Chico: I think we've worn that joke thin.
Gordon: I will always remember RAZZWID FO ZO for the rest of my life.
Chico: Heh.
Jason: ROFL
Chico: We'll remember why we came here in the first place after the Speed Round... NEXT!

(Brought to you by Grand Slam 2. You've seen the best take on each other... now let's see the second-best take on each other... David Madden... the first player to make 21 on Catch 21... Tomorrow Rodriguez... Jason Block...)

Jason: Hell yeah! Bring it!
Chico: I want to say David Madden will win that one, but Jason's looking at me funny. Okay, time's running short. Only enough time for me to add this quip about 2006: "The One" REALLY SUCKED... Okay, Speed Round starts NOW!
Gordon: Survivor: Who makes it in front of the jury?
Chico: Jaison, Shambo, and in a stunner, Mick.
Jason: Russell, Jaison, and Shambo
Gordon: I'm going to agree with Chico. No one's going to bring Russell to the finals.
Chico: Bank of Hollywood. Watching?
Jason: No. Been there, done that.
Gordon: Yes because I have to.
Chico: Okay. How about Sing-off? You like a tune, G.
Jason: Maybe.
Gordon: I'll definitely tune in for the first episode.
Chico: I'll tune in for the whole run. I have to. Heh. I also have to answer mail that comes in. Today, we have a letter from Helen Harmon. Thanks for writing, Helen!

Chico: Thanks, Helen. Well, if you want new episodes of DOND, you need to check your local listings AND watch MNT on Tuesday nights. There's still some episodes that haven't aired.
Jason: Well, it is on in syndication with new episodes. But the PRODUCTION has stopped.
Gordon: Well, yes and no. They had a week of repeats. Now to be fair, DOND has done this before. There are episodes that haven't aired, but  only time will tell if they get back up or not.
Chico: The ratings have dipped since last year (up to 30%). So if I were you, not only would I watch, I'd call a friend to tell THEM to watch. Or else, what happened to the NBC version will happen to the syndicated version.
Jason: Pretty much
Gordon: Is that it for the mailbag?
Chico: That's it. But you can change that. Hit us up. WLTI@gameshownewsnet.com. Or find us on Facebook, Myspace, or Youtube. Next week... Singoff, Ninjawarrior, and Bank of Hollywood. They all premiere. We all review. Jason Block, thanks as always.
Jason: Thank you. And Happy Chanukah one more time to all of you!
Gordon: That's it for this show, for Jason and Chico, this is Gordon, saying Game Over and Spread the Love.
Chico: Later