Big Changes To Third Season of "Family Game Night"

Courtesy The Hub

I reported this a while back in one of my back “News In A Flash” articles, mainly concerning what is to be expected for the next season of The Hub’s Family Game Night. The two-time Parent’s Choice Award winning game show will return for a third season on September 23 at 7:00pm, after the series was initially cancelled. It would be awful to see this show go under, especially since Todd Newton won his first Daytime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Game Show Host' on Family Game Night. At any rate, the show’s format has been remodeled for the upcoming season. Changes include a new announcer, the new roster of active games played on the show, the number of families competing, the grand prize, and a new end game.

"The Pyramid" Review

Set Design- 10

Gameplay- 9

Show Flow- 9

Potential Viewer Ratings- 7

Play-Along Factor- 10

Host- 9

Overall Rating- 9.0

"News In A Flash!": Quick Game Show Updates (Part 7)

This week's article is dedicated to providing you with the most recent game show headline news updates from the past few days in 200 characters or less, like Twitter. From Millionaire's Celebrity Week to GSN's viewership ratings concerning their two new original series, I'm sure that you will enjoy reading what's going on in the wonderful world of game shows. 

"Beat The Chefs" Review

Set Design- 8

Gameplay- 4

Show Flow- 4

Potential Viewer Ratings- 4

Play-Along Factor- 1

Host- 5

Overall Rating- 4.3

"The American Bible Challenge" Review

Set Design- 8

Gameplay- 7

Show Flow- 6

Potential Viewer Ratings- 8

Play-Along Factor- 10

Host- 6

Overall Rating- 7.5

New NBC Game Show "White Elephant" Holding Casting Calls For Contestants

Since Deal or No Deal, Howie Mandel has been making his mark on network television, from judging bizarre performances on America’s Got Talent to flash mobbing unsuspecting people on Mobbed. Mandel will be stepping back into the game show arena with the premiere of White Elephant. The casting producers for the upcoming NBC game show are now holding a casting call looking for fun and exciting contestants. Reality Wanted announced that the casting call will be held in the Southern California area and the submission deadline to apply is September 14th.

U.K. Olympic Legend Sir Steve Redgrave To Play on "Celebrity Millionaire" This Sunday

The Cube isn't the only game show inviting famed U.K. Olympic gold-medal athletes to compete for thousands of pounds in cash. ITV’s Who Wants To Be a Millionaire will be reigniting its primetime, celebrity special edition with five-time gold medalist Sir Steve Redgrave and his 14-year-old son Zak headlining Millionaire’s Celebrity “School’s Out” Special premiering Sunday, August 26th.

Comedienne Phyllis Diller Dies at 95

It hasn't been the best year for iconic celebrities as another well-known household name has passed away. Legendary comedienne Phyllis Diller died in her sleep Monday morning at her Los Angeles home. According to her manager, Mitt Suchin, Diller died "peacefully in her sleep" and her son, Perry, found her with a smile on her face. Diller is best remembered for her signature laugh, her eccentric wardrobe, and making jokes at her own expense. Many celebrity comedians and comediennes, including Ellen DeGeneres, Joan Rivers, and Whoopi Goldberg, were saddened by the news and paid their respects via Twitter. 

"News In A Flash!": Quick Game Show Updates (Part 6)

I hope everyone is enjoying tonight's preseason Sunday Night Football game. During the commercial break, take some time to check out some of the most recent game show headline news updates from the past few days in 200 characters or less (similar to Twitter). From more GSN news to CBS's lawsuit against ABC's Big Brother, copycat reality show, I'm sure that you will enjoy reading some of the latest game show news updates. Enjoy! 

"Oh Sit!" Review

Set Design- 9

Gameplay- 7

Show Flow- 8

Play-Along Factor- 2

Potential Viewer Ratings- 6

Hosts- 7

Overall Rating- 6.5

"News In A Flash!": Quick Game Show Updates (Part 5)

In this week’s article, I am going to spotlight some of the most recent game show headlines in 200 characters or less, similar to Twitter. From the premiere of CW's Oh Sit! to big changes for the new season of Family Game Night, I'm sure that you will enjoy reading some of the latest game show news updates. Enjoy! 

The Scuttlebutt at GSN: Updates on Upcoming GSN Original Shows

Over the past few months, GSN has been making headline news on several television and game show news sites with talks of producing new in-studio game shows and a reality series. Beat The Chefs, The American Bible Challenge, and The Pyramid are among the list of new game shows GSN is set to premiere during the waning days of summer.  I haven’t seen GSN debut this much original content at one time since April/June 2002 when GSN was formerly known as Game Show Network. This week’s article will spotlight the current status of each new GSN series. 

"News In A Flash!": Quick Game Show Updates (Part 4)

In this week’s article, I am going to spotlight some of the most recent game show headlines in 200 characters or less, similar to Twitter. From The Pyramid's debut to FremantleMedia game shows looking for contestants, I'm sure that you will enjoy reading some of the latest game show news updates. Enjoy! 

July 2012 Game Show Highlights (100th Article!)

Courtesy Nickelodeon.

As we enter into the month of August, this week's article will take a brief look back at some of the most interesting and most memorable game show moments that occurred during July. This month's game show highlight compilation include clips from shows such as Tipping Point, The Price Is Right, and The Cube. Enjoy!