And the Password is… June 11, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Cut to the Chase, Random Rubbish.Tags: Betty White, Game Shows, Password, Regis Philbin, Rosie O'Donnell
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When was the last time you were excited about a game show?
OK, maybe that question only applies to me. But I think I found one that can get you pumped, too.
Million Dollar Password premiered two weeks ago. The show, based on the 1960s original, is hosted by none other than Regis Philbin.
While watching, I couldn’t help but think the show is a cross between Password and The $25,000 Pyramid. But Regis has never been better at hosting – watch out, Emmys.
He engages the contestants, he keeps the show fast-paced, he lightens the mood. He makes the celebrities feel at ease the same as the contestants.
Speaking of celebrities, not too shabby so far. Neil Patrick Harris, Rachael Ray, Tony Hawk and – yes – Rosie O’Donnell have been guests so far. Surprisingly, Rosie’s not incredibly annoying in this!
As I watched the first two episodes (in succession) online last night, I was jumping in my seat, cheering for the contestants and shouting out clues. I couldn’t help myself from becoming engaged.
By the way – I applied to be a contestant on the show. I guess that CBS3 internship hurt me in that.
Check it out. It’s airing on a special night this week: Thursday, 8 p.m., CBS. And one of the contestants is the one and only Betty White, Golden Girl and wife of original host Allan Ludden.
If that’s not entertainment, I don’t know what is.
The Reg still rules May 31, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Cut to the Chase, Random Rubbish.Tags: Regis Philbin
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You see him at 9 a.m. on ABC. You see him at Commerce Bank. And you see him in your heart.
Apparently, according to this AP article, he’s the “happiest man in television.” And at 76 years old and after almost 50 years on television, I’d say he has the right to that title.
Pay special attention to how the writer of the article emphasizes the crucial syllables of particular words, just as Regis said them.
Like him or hate him, you have to respect him.
One of the things I like most about the Reg is that he keeps on truckin’. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years since he reformed game shows with Who Wants to be a Millionaire?. I still remember the first millionaire, John Carpenter. Call me a nerd. But it’s true.
I respect Reg so much that he made my highly contested list of the 10 best game show hosts of all time, coming in at No. 9.
But since Millionaire, he’s filled in for Dick Clark on New Year’s Eve, he hosted the first season of America’s Got Talent, and now he’s going to host CBS’s version of Million Dollar Password.
He’s earned the title of living legend, beloved host and, most importantly, one of Cut to the Chase’s top 10.
When you’ve got it, you’ve got it. And after 76 years, the Reg still got it.
