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icecream · 05-17-2021, 03:54 PM

All I know at this point is the short post BUZZR had about it on their Facebook page. "We are so excited that Password is getting a reboot on NBC! Stay tuned for more info to come!"

SledgeBarone · 05-17-2021, 10:36 PM

That's great news! I hope it's a daytime show instead of nighttime. Million Dollar Password did not work at all. I'd like to see it back with a format similar to Super Password (although I wouldn't mind the no-opposites rule either), but with a better set and bigger prize money. (I thought starting the jackpot at $5,000 was chintzy even in the 1980s.)

Actually, since Jimmy Fallon plays it occasionally on his NBC late-night show with guests using rules from the original CBS 1960s Password, my guess is they play it in that style. I think I would still watch, but the Password Plus/Super Password format was the best IMO.

howilu · 05-18-2021, 09:40 AM

I hope the newest incarnation of Password is not like the Million Dollar Password that was hosted by Regis Philbin. To me, the format was like several Lightning Rounds strung together. But I am curious to find out what the new version will be like and who will have the task of standing at the podium that Allen Ludden did so well at for an 18 year run over three versions.

biffbronson · 05-18-2021, 12:09 PM

Good to see NBC get on with a game show revival...! It's about time.

icecream · 05-19-2021, 12:03 AM

I really liked Million Dollar Password, wished it had a longer run.

Hawkee · 05-19-2021, 03:13 AM

Password is getting revived at NBC? As Gomer Pyle says "Golly" I think NBC is planning to take the title of game show king away from ABC and come up with their very own game show lineup and Password just might be what the doctor ordered for NBC. As for the gameplay I think this Password revival will be like Password Plus and not like Million Dollar Password with the late Regis Philbin was and they will most likely add a new version of the Alphabetics bonus round from Password Plus as well. Because when you take a game show favorite it is hard to do but for Password it is very simple to design and very easy to play. As for who will be the host of the Password revival here are my picks,
1. Kenan Thompson
2. Nick Offerman
3. Kevin James
4. Chris Pratt
5. Seth Meyers
6. Jerry Seinfeld
7. Jimmy Fallon
8. Kel Mitchell
Bestie

SledgeBarone · 05-19-2021, 05:19 PM

Ben Stein would seem to be a good candidate to host, although at his age I don't know if he's up to it.

Also, remember that Betty White married the first host, then outlived him and the subsequent 4 hosts. Whoever's next might be getting the kiss of death!

SledgeBarone · 05-20-2021, 04:03 PM

It is Jimmy Fallon behind it, so I guess the show will resemble the 1960s version. He's usually one of the players when they play on the Tonight Show, so I'd assume he would be the executive producer and a semi-regular celeb instead of the host.

Jimmy Fallon Rebooting ‘Password’ Game Show at NBC

AMackII · 05-21-2021, 02:16 PM

I can see the NBC Password Revival being a equal mashup to the 1960s, 1970s & 1980s eras

Coffeecup · 05-23-2021, 08:27 PM

I have seen the black and white version , the color version with the colorful back wall and alphabetics Password Plus all with Allen Ludden . Bert Convey's Super password I didn't like as much. Bert was too jokey. Allen, god bless his heart was wonderful gentleman. Betty, you got a good man. I will be interesting to see who hosts the new show and how the program will be played.

biffbronson · 05-24-2021, 06:44 AM

I like Password Plus and agree that Ludden was excellent.

How about a female host this time around?

Edward216 · 05-26-2021, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffeecup

I have seen the black and white version , the color version with the colorful back wall and alphabetics Password Plus all with Allen Ludden . Bert Convey's Super password I didn't like as much. Bert was too jokey. Allen, god bless his heart was wonderful gentleman. Betty, you got a good man. I will be interesting to see who hosts the new show and how the program will be played.

I much preferred the version with Bert Convy and Bert Convy as host. I've always thought Allen Ludden was kind of boring.

Ed.

howilu · 05-26-2021, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward216

I much preferred the version with Bert Convy and Bert Convy as host. I've always thought Allen Ludden was kind of boring.

Ed.

Allen Ludden was a very bright man who brought class and respect to the game show hosting profession. He was the original host of the GE College Bowl and the right fit for a game like Password. Ludden hosted three incarnations of the classic word game until he became ill with cancer in 1980 and he passed away on June 9, 1981.

KurtfromPitts · 05-26-2021, 10:49 AM

Password's third go round on the peacock net.

icecream · 05-26-2021, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howilu

Allen Ludden was a very bright man who brought class and respect to the game show hosting profession. He was the original host of the GE College Bowl and the right fit for a game like Password. Ludden hosted three incarnations of the classic word game until he became ill with cancer in 1980 and he passed away on June 9, 1981.

I knew about Password and Password Plus. What was the 3rd version?

05-17-2021, 03:54 PM	#1
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05-19-2021, 03:13 AM	#6
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,744	Password is getting revived at NBC? As Gomer Pyle says "Golly" I think NBC is planning to take the title of game show king away from ABC and come up with their very own game show lineup and Password just might be what the doctor ordered for NBC. As for the gameplay I think this Password revival will be like Password Plus and not like Million Dollar Password with the late Regis Philbin was and they will most likely add a new version of the Alphabetics bonus round from Password Plus as well. Because when you take a game show favorite it is hard to do but for Password it is very simple to design and very easy to play. As for who will be the host of the Password revival here are my picks, 1. Kenan Thompson 2. Nick Offerman 3. Kevin James 4. Chris Pratt 5. Seth Meyers 6. Jerry Seinfeld 7. Jimmy Fallon 8. Kel Mitchell Bestie
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05-17-2021, 10:36 PM	#2
SledgeBarone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2020 Posts: 1,930	That's great news! I hope it's a daytime show instead of nighttime. Million Dollar Password did not work at all. I'd like to see it back with a format similar to Super Password (although I wouldn't mind the no-opposites rule either), but with a better set and bigger prize money. (I thought starting the jackpot at $5,000 was chintzy even in the 1980s.) Actually, since Jimmy Fallon plays it occasionally on his NBC late-night show with guests using rules from the original CBS 1960s Password, my guess is they play it in that style. I think I would still watch, but the Password Plus/Super Password format was the best IMO.

05-18-2021, 09:40 AM	#3
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,958	I hope the newest incarnation of Password is not like the Million Dollar Password that was hosted by Regis Philbin. To me, the format was like several Lightning Rounds strung together. But I am curious to find out what the new version will be like and who will have the task of standing at the podium that Allen Ludden did so well at for an 18 year run over three versions.

05-18-2021, 12:09 PM	#4
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,304	Good to see NBC get on with a game show revival...! It's about time.

05-19-2021, 12:03 AM	#5
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,628	I really liked Million Dollar Password, wished it had a longer run.

05-19-2021, 05:19 PM	#7
SledgeBarone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2020 Posts: 1,930	Ben Stein would seem to be a good candidate to host, although at his age I don't know if he's up to it. Also, remember that Betty White married the first host, then outlived him and the subsequent 4 hosts. Whoever's next might be getting the kiss of death!

05-20-2021, 04:03 PM	#8
SledgeBarone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2020 Posts: 1,930	It is Jimmy Fallon behind it, so I guess the show will resemble the 1960s version. He's usually one of the players when they play on the Tonight Show, so I'd assume he would be the executive producer and a semi-regular celeb instead of the host. Jimmy Fallon Rebooting ‘Password’ Game Show at NBC

05-21-2021, 02:16 PM	#9
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,204	I can see the NBC Password Revival being a equal mashup to the 1960s, 1970s & 1980s eras

05-23-2021, 08:27 PM	#10
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,176	I have seen the black and white version , the color version with the colorful back wall and alphabetics Password Plus all with Allen Ludden . Bert Convey's Super password I didn't like as much. Bert was too jokey. Allen, god bless his heart was wonderful gentleman. Betty, you got a good man. I will be interesting to see who hosts the new show and how the program will be played.

05-24-2021, 06:44 AM	#11
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,304	I like Password Plus and agree that Ludden was excellent. How about a female host this time around?

05-26-2021, 10:49 AM	#14
KurtfromPitts Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 10, 2006 Location: Carnegie PA Posts: 1,530	Password's third go round on the peacock net.