November 13, 2006

Gordon: This is Gordon Pepper, and I hope that you all voted.
Ryan: I voted! For Loft Story!
Chico: I did. Early. For Emmitt Smith :-)
Rob: Sadly not registered.
Chico: Nah, just kidding. I'm good, I'm good.
Gordon: I voted for Mario, myself...and the whole Democratic slate. Yay!
Chico: From somewhere in Blue America, WLTI is... on! What it is, I'm the very politically purple Chico Alexander alongside Rob Seidelman, Don Harpwood, and TV's Ryan Vickers - who can't vote in the U.S.
Ryan: And it hurt.
Chico: Rob, got a question for you... Three double overbids in two weeks... what are the chances?
Rob: This season, pretty damn good.
Chico: Yeah, I've noticed.
Rob: Other seasons, you would be lucky to get 1 a month.
Don: I'm still in disbelief over all the overbids lately.
Chico: Following up on that... Don, Thespis at work or just dumb luck?
Don: Probably dumb luck.
Gordon: What about dumb bidding?
Chico: Alrighty. And finally, Ryan... speaking of Thespis and dumb luck... when do we see YOU on Celebrity Jeopardy!?
Ryan: I put in my application! Honest!
Chico: Because I saw the players so far... I think you could school a good two-thirds of them.
Ryan: Well thank you Chairman! *bows*
Gordon: As someone who has been to the later tapings, let me tell you...it does not get any better =0
Chico: But more on those later. Back to TPIR miseries and woeses.. Could be worse... Could be playing celebrity TPIR with Leslie Nielsen again. *shudder*.
Gordon: Ack!
Chico: But seriously, we might as well have been... Gordon, tell me... $50 on a radio. Were you just screaming.. "no, no no NO!!!!" In Cliff Hangers this week, one person, having lucked out on a $10 pet brush only stepping five paces... bids $50 on an emergency radio. THAT'S NOT RIGHT!
Ryan: No Chico, wrong game.
Gordon: The game may as well be called That's Not Right for that game...and That's Too Much.
Chico: Yeah, but still... You go into this game with an expectation... and that expectation isn't $50 on a freaking McRadio! It's the middle prize, go $30!
Rob: At the very most $35
Chico: And the kicker is... had she remembered basic Cliffhangers strategy, she would've won the whole shoot and match.
Gordon: I did talk about it in State of Play
Chico: She only missed the price of a breakfast maker by a dollar.
Don: And that sent Hans off the cliff.
Chico: That was the proverbial straw. BUT! Not all was doom and gloom at Studio 33... Who here saw Pocket Change?
Don: I did!
Chico: That same show, Lauren keeps the price relatively low... to a dollar. And thanks to some lucky picks, she's rolling out with a new whip set.
Rob: From reading the recaps, she played the game to a T. Or as close as one has ever gotten.
Chico: It's only logic here. If you dont' know the exact price, at least keep it close. That's what happened. That's why she won.
Don: That was indeed some good playing.
Chico: A little bit luckier than I would've liked, but she got there.
Gordon: Pretty much. She played it very well. What other TPIR good news was there?
Chico: We've had bad news, good news, now Gordon Pepper WTF news. Today's playing of 5 Price Tags.
Don: Oh, that was painful.
Chico: Player gets everything right. And still loses.
Rob: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Gordon: Gee. I wonder why that wound up in my Nightmare Game set.
Don: I was glad to see her get all 4 choices, but the way it ended... ouch.
Ryan: That just plain stinks... but a game is a game!
Rob: That's what I hate about games such as 1/2 off, That's Too Much, Joker and others of that ilk. You can be perfect in every way, but still lose.
Gordon: Big Board, please?
Chico: Got it.

Gordon: Subject: Professor Pepper's Playing of 5 Price Tags. Alliteration is good, yah?
Chico: Yah.
Gordon: Do you have the 5 prices of the Ford Mustang?
Chico: I sure do. $20,375, $21,419, $23,980, $22,388, $24,631. Now let's think about this. What do we know about a Ford Mustang?
Rob: They're cheaper than they used to be.
Gordon: They are. However, not basing anything on cheap or expensive, my first guess would be 20,375.
Chico: You'd be exactly right. Now tell us how you arrived at that conclusion.
Gordon: May I quote my own State of Play here?
Chico: Go right on.
Gordon: And I quote from how to win at 5 Price Tags. 'The 0 and 5 rule IS in play here, so if you only have 2 or 3 guesses, go for the prices that end in zero first. If the item is a truck or van, then go for the prices that end in 5 first.' The board was set up in a way that she should have won. It's not because she got stuck. It's due to bad picking on her part.
Chico: So you're saying she was basically handed the car on a plate, but chose not to go for it.
Gordon: Exactly. Big truck on big silver platter. Even if she only had 2 guesses, the board had only 2 prices that ended in 0 or 5, so that's what she should have gone for.
Chico: And that failing, what next?
Gordon: the order should have been - 20,375, 23,980, 21,419, 22,388 and 24,631.
Chico: Mustangs don't cost $24,000 anymore.. Not for all the options given.
Gordon: Exactly, that's why its last to be picked
Ryan: Why would you ever pick the one ending with 1? I would think maybe in dice game...
Chico: Maybe.
Gordon: Not even in Dice Game. They usually end in 5 or 6
Chico: Even so, you go with the odds there, you at least stand a fighting chance. As player after player proved time after time.
Gordon: Yep. Also someone who had a fighting chance this week...Ogi!
Don: Yay, Ogi!
Rob: Best name I've seen all year.
Chico: Ogi! Ogi! Ogi! Oi! Oi! Oi! May I bring up the question?
Ryan: That's the question?
Chico: No thank you. Million Dollar Question...

Which of these ships was not one of the three taken over by colonists during the Boston Tea Party?
A: Eleanor, B: Dartmouth, C: Beaver, D: William.

Chico: Now Ogi was leaning toward D, but rather than lost $475,000, he takes the walk.
Don: I don't blame him for walking if he wasn't sure enough about it.
Ryan: Have you read the article he wrote? http://www.seedmagazine.com/news/2006/11/who_wants_to_be_a_cognitive_ne.php Really interesting read.
Chico: He would've been right, but with a guy like Ogi, it's almost like. "Yeah, who cares if he was almost right."
Gordon: I cant blame him. That's a lot of money. The sad thing was that he was leaning towards D - which was the right answer.
Chico: Reminds me of Bob Harris or something, you know? It's like, say what you will about ratings and Meredith and the Today Show or whatever... but people like Ogi Ogas.. That's why you watch!
Ryan: Exactly.
Don: Indeed.
Rob: It's just that people thrive off of human emotion.
Chico: I mean, if the show had nothing left to go on, you have people like Ogi Ogas. That's why Millionaire is relevant. That's why Deal or No Deal is relevant.. That's why TPIR is relevant... Because it is the echelon of the human experience. And that's another reason why Rich List got an early heave-ho. It was less about the human response and more about... well, everything else.
Rob: Maybe it was a good thing I missed that turkey of a show.
Gordon: gobble gobble gobble
Chico: And, if I can throw in a segue here, it's why Celebrity Jeopardy! is reasonably popular... because it's pure emotional response be the game good or bad. And I should know. I had to watch one good game... and one BAD game this week.
Ryan: I was very pleased with the Regis game... except for the nutter on the end who didn't know the second planet from the sun... (which belonged on SNL Celeb J! actually)
Chico: You mean Regis or Carson?
Ryan: Carson.
Chico: Because you know, they're both nutters.
Don: lol
Chico: But one's at least a knowledgeable nutter.
Ryan: This is true.
Chico: This isn't Bravo's Celebrity Jeopardy! Do your research, son...
Gordon: Without giving too much, there will be a number of Jep shows that are SNL worthy. I'll give you a hint though - check out the one with Susan Lucci and Paul Schaffer.
Rob: I think Carson was just there to ho Queer Eye and Bravo. I don't think he was really that into the game.
Chico: Ehh. Brother's gotta eat, too. But a good game all around tonight with Doug Savant, Jane Kaczmarek and Curt Schilling (sorry, Gordon).
Gordon: Boooo
Chico: I know you're a Yankees fan and all, but I gotta call it like I see it. If it's any consolation... he didn't win.
Gordon: It isn't. Where's Jeter?
Rob: Trying to keep A-Rod focused for next season, maybe.
Chico: Point, Seidelman. But it seemed like whether the game was going downhill or not, all the players kept their focus, all of them knew what they were doing... It was just a good match to watch. It was a Mark McEwen game. You remember Mark McEwen, right?
Rob: Nope.
Chico: He was Dave Price before Dave Price was Dave Price?
Gordon: I do. Pass the Jolt.
Chico: Here you go. Don't Bogard it all, though.
Rob: Isn't he the Early Show Weatherman, Dave Price?
Chico: Yeah. That be the one. Celebrity Jeopardy! continues through November, while we're almost at the end of celebrity dancing...
Gordon: Only 2 people left. Super Mario and Super Emmitt. Joey Lawrence...not so super.
Chico: Let the record show that we called that one.
Gordon: Both Chico and myself has both of them in our Final 4.
Chico: But really, it could've gone anyway, because for the first time, we had a three-way tie. All three couples... 59 points.
Gordon: We did. Now what will the audience call? Since the judges vote is moot when it comes down to 2, it's all about who the audience picks.
Chico: So we have a familiarity complex with Mario Lopez (who could theoretically pull an O'Hurley and get another hosting gig out of the deal) vs. the returning champion complex in with Cheryl Burke...
Gordon: But the question is - who is the public more likely to vote for?
Chico: Half of it will be in the performance aspect. The other half... Chaos theory. Joey's votes are going to Mario, and that's all they wrote, save for a disaster. One thing is for sure... This is going to be the most exciting finale since a brother from Alabama showed a lady from Sherman Oaks how it was done back in May.
Don: I can't wait to see what happens.
Rob: It will be a fantastic finish.
Gordon: Should be fun - hopefully more fun that this week's DOND... Time to keep it real.
Rob: Oy.
Chico: Yeesh. *plays "Take Me Out"*
Don: Yipes.
Chico: Gordon... Please... Help the people.
Gordon: Anchal leaves us from ANTM. Joey Lawrence leaves us from DWTS. David and Mary leave us from Amazing Race - but they get a ton of gifts care of The View. Your big Dealer this week: Miles MacIntosh, who sold 25000 for $59,000. Conversely, Nicole Cuglewski wins $247,000, but could've won $400,000.
Rob: So, Rosie hasn't given up that schtick from years ago.
Chico: Nope. She apparently makes a lot of money from ABC, enough to do that sort of thing.
Rob: Well, they saved a lot from Star Jones's and Meredith's departure.
Chico: Speaking of Meredith, news woman and very attractive one at that.... Let's DO THE NEWS!
Rob: Lets.
Don: Alright.
Chico: Choppler is hot. I repeat, Choppler is hot. Jackets up, everyone and... cue to the Gordon..
Gordon: Roll That Beautiful Brain Footage

(Doug: Live, local, and latebreaking... From the four corners of the globe to your frontal lobe, this is WLTI Brainvision News, and now here's Gordon Pepper, Chico Alexander, and the award-winning Brainvision News Team)

Chico: Nice. First up, Gordon?
Gordon: Me likey. Me also likey this first article...

We have new shows. Bill Goldberg comes out with BullRun, which is a take on Amazing Race. Mark Burnett, meanwhile, gets another whack at an elimination show with a pirate theme.

Chico: Arrrrr!
Rob: Woah, Pirates? Wasn't that Survivor: Pearl Islands?
Gordon: It was. Hopefully, he won't walk the plank.
Chico: Now that I think about it... YEAH! What's up with that, Burnett? The Chairman's on you. Pirates indeed.
Gordon: I think its going to be more Combat Missions
Chico: Let's hope.
Rob: I loved Combat Missions.
Gordon: Me too, Rob. I hope it's like that
Chico: Okay, next. We got auditions!

The Wheelmobile rolls into Alabama this weekend, while Deal or No Deal and 1 vs. 100 head to Palm Springs to search for players.

Gordon: nice
Don: Cool.
Chico: That's called a double bill... of rock.
Rob: WOOOOOOOOOo
Chico: Gordon, would you be up for a double bill of rock... were it not for your "connections"?
Gordon: Sure, but since you put me in a hater mood, its time for Haterade. This week, we don't get into rock, but country... I assume you all have heard about Carrie Underwood winning the CMA Awards this week, right?
Chico: Yep.
Rob: Oh man.
Don: I heard.

Did anyone get to see Faith Hill's reaction when Carrie won?

Rob: Priceless.
Don: I didn't.
Chico: YouTube it. It's not that hard to find.
Gordon: Anyone believe that it was, in her words, a 'Joke'?
Rob: I sell that.
Chico: I saw the reaction... That did not look like "a joke".
Rob: Faith Hill should have clapped and cheered like the rest of the folks and acted her age. Not like some whiny brat who didn't get the grand prize.
Gordon: Nope, so therefore, she gets the Haterade for this week. She may be able to make a song about it somewhere down the road...
Don: Just saw it. Wow.
Chico: That looked like rage..
Rob: It was utter rage.
Chico: And a little jealousy much... If indeed it was a joke, then someone should've let us in on it, because, well... I was clueless.
Gordon: Lets get some clues - and get fully loaded.
Chico: Hic.
Rob: But first, I got some breaking news.
Chico: Oh?
Rob: Yes, We were just talking about auditions, well it turns out that World Series of Pop Culture gets a renewal for season 2. There is a posting on vh1.com to find out how to be on the show. Also, there are dates on where your group of 3 can try out.
Chico: What's with Michael Davies and groups of three?
Rob: Who knows. Here are the tryout dates. New York City: January 19th - 21st Los Angeles: January 26th - 28th Chicago: February 2nd - 4th Austin: February 9th - 11th Orlando: February 16th - 18th.
Chico: New York City on my birthday...
Rob: No word yet on whether Pat Kiernan and Lisa Guerrero will be back for season 2 though.
Chico: k. Thanks for that. Now... back to getting loaded. This week, it's Virtual Big Brother.

Endemol is teaming up with SecondLife.com to mount an international online Big Brother like game, in which 15 players from all over the world will compete for a prize of, wait for it....

Chico: Wait for it... their own island worth $1700.
Gordon: Oooh Aaahhh
Chico: Idol of Block not included.
Rob: So, basically It's a MMORPG version of Big Brother for an island, instead of $500,000.
Chico: For an island.
Gordon: Pretty much. And any good island needs to be populated
Don: I'll bet.
Gordon: And who else should populate it than hoes?
Rob: If it's a $1,700 island, I would be worried.
Chico: Okay, Gordon, play a quick round of Deserted Island. (plays "Area Codes")
Gordon: In this weeks Hodometer...

Billy Bush gets 'You're the One that I Want', Eamonn Holmes gets UK Sympathy, Ingrid Tarrant almost gets into an accident... Stacy Hayes promotes Knockout Magazine...

Gordon: ...and The Ho of the week is...Kellie Pickler. Not only does she have a new album coming out, she signs a developmental deal for a new TV show. She plays.. a stupid naive Southern Belle. A Stretch, eh?
Don: Heh.
Rob: Not a stretch by any means.
Chico: I call typecasting
Gordon: Last article?
Chico: Finally, as we Go Global... first to India!

Amitabh Bachchan has reassured that he will be hosting 24 new installments of KBC2, the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. When, though? That's still to be decided.

Rob: That's good news, Millionaire is still one of the top players throughout the world.
Chico: Yep... Conversely, as the Brainvision World Tour has an added stop at the UK..

Unan1mous... sucks about as much as it did here. Less than a million Britons watch the UK edition of the show.

Don: Figures.
Rob: That's pretty pathetic.
Chico: But then again, it's a pretty pathetic show.
Gordon: You think?
Chico: And who should be called to save the C4 Friday lineup but... Ugly Betty! Wee!
Rob: Oy. From bad to just ugly.
Chico: Kids seem to dig it. Okay, that's Brainvision. Shut it down.
Gordon: Boooop.
Chico: We've got some retail therapy coming up, but first, what've you got, Gordon?
Gordon: I've got people guessing Higher or Lower
Chico: Sounds cool. This is WLTI, and you can sleep when you're dead.

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