'Newlywed Game' gets order at GSN - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-19-2008, 10:03 AM

GSN is moving forward with its revival of "The Newlywed Game," ordering 40 half-hour episodes from executive producer Michael Davies.

The series, a modern take on the classic game show, is set to begin shooting in February in New York for a spring premiere on GSN, where it will air weekdays. Sony Pictures TV and Davies' studio-based Embassy Row are producing.

Davies ("Who Wants to Be a Millionaire") said the show will be updated in an organic way.

"Marriage has changed over the years -- what couples talk about, what they fight about," said Davies, a fan of the original. "So there will be a lot of updating just by the fact of our casting. In doing presentations, it's become clear to us that wives today are far more vocal than in the previous episodes. There's just a lot of guys looking concerned that they're about to get in trouble -- and usually they do. It's thoroughly entertaining."

Davies added that he's also casting for what he calls "goldyweds" -- couples who appeared on the original show -- to compete against the newlyweds. Like the original, the new show will feature couples who have been married for two years or less.

Davies said he expects an announcement on the show's host and prize shortly but did say the prize possibly will hearken back to the show's original "second honeymoon."

"The show has really good, original brand value," he said. "It's a fun, funny game where it doesn't matter who wins; it's about the material."

Davies also has produced "Chain Reaction" and "Grand Slam" for GSN, which recently launched GSN Shop, a new online shopping destination.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...5ad59e07580792

robyrob · 12-19-2008, 12:08 PM

this could be good - if they get the right host and don't copy the same set as every other new game show they are doing now.

Scoobiedoo30 · 12-19-2008, 04:40 PM

The Newlywed Game will be great to see back on The Air.

12-19-2008, 10:03 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	'Newlywed Game' gets order at GSN GSN is moving forward with its revival of "The Newlywed Game," ordering 40 half-hour episodes from executive producer Michael Davies. The series, a modern take on the classic game show, is set to begin shooting in February in New York for a spring premiere on GSN, where it will air weekdays. Sony Pictures TV and Davies' studio-based Embassy Row are producing. Davies ("Who Wants to Be a Millionaire") said the show will be updated in an organic way. "Marriage has changed over the years -- what couples talk about, what they fight about," said Davies, a fan of the original. "So there will be a lot of updating just by the fact of our casting. In doing presentations, it's become clear to us that wives today are far more vocal than in the previous episodes. There's just a lot of guys looking concerned that they're about to get in trouble -- and usually they do. It's thoroughly entertaining." Davies added that he's also casting for what he calls "goldyweds" -- couples who appeared on the original show -- to compete against the newlyweds. Like the original, the new show will feature couples who have been married for two years or less. Davies said he expects an announcement on the show's host and prize shortly but did say the prize possibly will hearken back to the show's original "second honeymoon." "The show has really good, original brand value," he said. "It's a fun, funny game where it doesn't matter who wins; it's about the material." Davies also has produced "Chain Reaction" and "Grand Slam" for GSN, which recently launched GSN Shop, a new online shopping destination. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...5ad59e07580792
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