A New Version of the Game Show 'Pyramid' Likely to Replace Soap Opera in the Fall - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-09-2010, 10:59 PM

CBS has yet to announce how it will fill the void in daytime once As the World Turns ends its 54-year run in September, but it’s looking more likely that the network will go with a game show. There was early speculation that CBS could pick up a CBS/Paramount-produced talk show hosted by Valerie Bertinelli, but a new version of Pyramid appears to be a safer bet (a syndicated talk show for Bertinelli remains in development at the network’s sister studio.)

The network confirmed that it plans to shoot a new pilot for Pyramid, which was originally considered as a replacement for Guiding Light until the network decided to go with a redux of Let’s Make a Deal instead. The project from Sony will be exec produced by Michael Davies (Who Wants to Be A Millionaire).

Rumor has it the eye may also shoot a pilot for Password, which first aired in 1961 and was hosted by Allen Ludden. CBS launched a prime time version dubbed Million Dollar Password that was hosted by Regis Philbin in June 2008; it attracted 10.69 million viewers. Still, that remake was yanked after a second, abbreviated season. CBS wouldn’t comment.

Replacing a pricey soap opera with a cheaper game show certainly wasn’t a bad idea for CBS, despite raising the ire of rabid soap fans who fear the death of the genre. Let’s Make a Deal hosted by Wayne Brady is averaging 2.43 million viewers, up 12 percent from what Guiding Light was attracting. The game show has also posted gains among women 18-34. CBS is still enjoying success with soap mainstays The Young and the Restless and The Bold and The Beautiful, which rank No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, among total viewers.

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Rezny@gmail.com · 04-09-2010, 11:16 PM

Sounds like a good idea,but if they were to do a reboot of "Pyramid",or "Password",keep them at a half-hour.One hour is WAAAY too long.Too darned many commercials.A good idea would be if CBS decided to reboot(revive)both of these shows,is to air them at a half-hour length,and back to back.

Kristen · 04-10-2010, 01:03 AM

This would be awesome! I'm addicted to Pyramid reruns on GSN. hehe But I hope they find somebody good to host. I liked when Donny Osmond did it a few years ago. Guess we'll just have to wait and see how it plays out.

Marvo301 · 04-10-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristen

This would be awesome! I'm addicted to Pyramid reruns on GSN. hehe But I hope they find somebody good to host. I liked when Donny Osmond did it a few years ago. Guess we'll just have to wait and see how it plays out.

I understand Conan O'Brien is looking for a show to host!!

BillCullen1 · 04-13-2010, 01:01 PM

Good, I've got my fingers crossed and hope that Pyramid gets the green light.

MickeyMac · 04-13-2010, 05:50 PM

I got an even better idead, CBS can change their minds about axing ATWT.

GolfDude · 04-14-2010, 07:38 PM

give me a press your luck remake instead..

Marvo301 · 04-14-2010, 07:45 PM

I'd like to see a remake of "Beat the Clock"!

BillCullen1 · 04-16-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I'd like to see a remake of "Beat the Clock"!

There IS a remake of Beat the Clock on the air now. It's called Minute to Win It.

MickeyMac · 06-05-2010, 02:47 PM

Better yet why dont CBS just show reruns of Pyramid. Whomever they get to host wont be nowhere near as good as Dick Clark.

Coffeecup · 06-05-2010, 07:49 PM

Beat the Clock. I haven't thought of that show in decades. I have seen Minute to win it but it isn't quite the same. I don't know if Beat the clock would work. Maybe. It just so 1950'ish.

ComedyGuy · 06-05-2010, 09:16 PM

Donny Osmond did an awesome job as host of Pyramid IMHO

04-09-2010, 10:59 PM	#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	A New Version of the Game Show 'Pyramid' Likely to Replace Soap Opera in the Fall CBS has yet to announce how it will fill the void in daytime once As the World Turns ends its 54-year run in September, but it’s looking more likely that the network will go with a game show. There was early speculation that CBS could pick up a CBS/Paramount-produced talk show hosted by Valerie Bertinelli, but a new version of Pyramid appears to be a safer bet (a syndicated talk show for Bertinelli remains in development at the network’s sister studio.) The network confirmed that it plans to shoot a new pilot for Pyramid, which was originally considered as a replacement for Guiding Light until the network decided to go with a redux of Let’s Make a Deal instead. The project from Sony will be exec produced by Michael Davies (Who Wants to Be A Millionaire). Rumor has it the eye may also shoot a pilot for Password, which first aired in 1961 and was hosted by Allen Ludden. CBS launched a prime time version dubbed Million Dollar Password that was hosted by Regis Philbin in June 2008; it attracted 10.69 million viewers. Still, that remake was yanked after a second, abbreviated season. CBS wouldn’t comment. Replacing a pricey soap opera with a cheaper game show certainly wasn’t a bad idea for CBS, despite raising the ire of rabid soap fans who fear the death of the genre. Let’s Make a Deal hosted by Wayne Brady is averaging 2.43 million viewers, up 12 percent from what Guiding Light was attracting. The game show has also posted gains among women 18-34. CBS is still enjoying success with soap mainstays The Young and the Restless and The Bold and The Beautiful, which rank No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, among total viewers. http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/...bs-replace-it/ Attached Images
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Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	Sounds like a good idea,but if they were to do a reboot of "Pyramid",or "Password",keep them at a half-hour.One hour is WAAAY too long.Too darned many commercials.A good idea would be if CBS decided to reboot(revive)both of these shows,is to air them at a half-hour length,and back to back.

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Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	This would be awesome! I'm addicted to Pyramid reruns on GSN. hehe But I hope they find somebody good to host. I liked when Donny Osmond did it a few years ago. Guess we'll just have to wait and see how it plays out.

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BillCullen1 Game show fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 05, 2010 Location: New York Cuty Posts: 171	Good, I've got my fingers crossed and hope that Pyramid gets the green light.

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MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	I got an even better idead, CBS can change their minds about axing ATWT.

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GolfDude Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 24, 2006 Posts: 118	give me a press your luck remake instead..

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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	I'd like to see a remake of "Beat the Clock"!

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MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	Better yet why dont CBS just show reruns of Pyramid. Whomever they get to host wont be nowhere near as good as Dick Clark.

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Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,179	Beat the Clock. I haven't thought of that show in decades. I have seen Minute to win it but it isn't quite the same. I don't know if Beat the clock would work. Maybe. It just so 1950'ish.