CBS Gives 'Password' to Regis Philbin - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-11-2007, 09:35 PM

CBS has ordered up six episodes of "Million Dollar Password," an update on the game show classic.

Set for midseason, the new "Password" will be hosted by Regis Philbin and produced by FremantleMedia North America.

"'Password' is one of the all time classic game shows and we're thrilled to bring it back to television," says Ghen Maynard, CBS' alternative programming guru. "And what better person to host it than one of today's preeminent personalities, the ever enthusiastic and beloved Regis Philbin."

The original "Password" was hosted by Allen Ludden and aired on CBS in both daytime and primetime from 1961 to 1967. "Password" evolved into "Password Plus" and "Super Password" and aired from 1971-1989.

"Million Dollar Password" will film in New York and will keep the basic formula from the original show. Two teams, each composed of a semi-celebrity and a contestant, will attempt to guess a secret password. The team with the high school and roll over their money for the chance at a final round prize worth potentially a million bucks.

"We're very excited to re-introduce one of the greatest game shows in the history of American television to a whole new audience," says FremantleMedia North America CEO Cecile Frot-Coutaz ("American Idol"). "With new twists, higher stakes, a one million dollar grand prize and the one and only Regis Philbin at the helm, we're confident viewers will tune in to re-discover the format that helped to define the game show genre as we know it."

Philbin's hosting credits include "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," "America's Got Talent," all manner of special events and, of course, the daytime show currently known as "Live with Regis & Kelly."

Rezny@gmail.com · 10-12-2007, 12:01 AM

A sound idea,but what is a semi-celebrity?

friendsfan77 · 10-13-2007, 02:58 PM

I love the idea of Regis hosting this revival, but given Pearson/All-American/Fremantle's track record with reviving game shows out of the Goodson-Todman library (particularly MG'98, CS'01, and Temptation), as much as I hate to be, I'm honestly somewhat worried with how the format will be executed.

How in heaven's name do they expect to make a bonus round for a show like this worth $1,000,000? $100,000 I can understand, but a million?! Hopefully it won't be, but I'm a bit worried that this will wind up looking like "Mo' Money Syndrome" at its finest.

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-13-2007, 03:22 PM

when you mean Midseason you mean 2008

JT · 10-15-2007, 07:45 PM

Great idea, but it would have been better had they gone ahead and done it "Password Plus" style, with the extra puzzle and the awesome Alphabetics bonus round. I would love it if someone would do a decent remake of P+ for daytime or syndication.

friendsfan77 · 10-16-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JT

Great idea, but it would have been better had they gone ahead and done it "Password Plus" style, with the extra puzzle and the awesome Alphabetics bonus round. I would love it if someone would do a decent remake of P+ for daytime or syndication.

That would be awesome. The pre-November 1981 format ruled all.

howierules86 · 12-06-2007, 04:43 PM

Wow, I wonder why Regis is so disliked by a lot of people on the GSN boards? (Note that I don't actually post there, I just lurk there.)

Ireneparalegal · 12-06-2007, 05:15 PM

That's all fine and dandy, but if Regis is going to leave the show eventually, then why bother? He did that with WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE. I loved watching WWTBM when Regis hosted, but as soon as he stopped, I too stopped watching that game show.

Mikado · 12-07-2007, 01:54 AM

I used to love Password with the late great allen Ludden but, REGIS? Hes my third least favorite choice after Drew Cary and Pat Sajak!

catlover79 · 12-07-2007, 02:07 AM

It's hard to follow in anyone's footsteps, much less a legend like Allen Ludden. Best of luck to Regis.

friendsfan77 · 12-07-2007, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by howierules86

Wow, I wonder why Regis is so disliked by a lot of people on the GSN boards? (Note that I don't actually post there, I just lurk there.)

Not quite that many hate him. I personally loved him on the show and really like the guy. A couple of them are just pissed because GSN airs WWTBAM too much.

McFly121 · 12-16-2007, 06:19 AM

semi-celebrity n.
1. Any D-list stooge who was once in the limelight (any dancing with the stars members) or someone famous for being famous (any of the many Paris Hilton plastic bimbo clones with obligatory, insipid miniature dogs).

2. Gary Coleman

Maybe the new Password will dig up Betty White, Richard Kline, Jamie Faar, Richard Simmons, and the plethora of other Convy-ites from the 80s run (who are still alive. RIP Mr. Belvedere, Tom Poston, Phyllis Diller...no wait, she's 90 and kickin'!)

mikeny99 · 01-14-2008, 06:17 AM

Regis is great for a game show host. It will be nice having him back again.

MrCleveland · 01-16-2008, 11:05 AM

Speaking of Ressurected Game Shows, will they ever re-air 'Whats my line'?

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-05-2008, 10:49 PM

when is this show schedule to debut

10-11-2007, 09:35 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	CBS Gives 'Password' to Regis Philbin CBS has ordered up six episodes of "Million Dollar Password," an update on the game show classic. Set for midseason, the new "Password" will be hosted by Regis Philbin and produced by FremantleMedia North America. "'Password' is one of the all time classic game shows and we're thrilled to bring it back to television," says Ghen Maynard, CBS' alternative programming guru. "And what better person to host it than one of today's preeminent personalities, the ever enthusiastic and beloved Regis Philbin." The original "Password" was hosted by Allen Ludden and aired on CBS in both daytime and primetime from 1961 to 1967. "Password" evolved into "Password Plus" and "Super Password" and aired from 1971-1989. "Million Dollar Password" will film in New York and will keep the basic formula from the original show. Two teams, each composed of a semi-celebrity and a contestant, will attempt to guess a secret password. The team with the high school and roll over their money for the chance at a final round prize worth potentially a million bucks. "We're very excited to re-introduce one of the greatest game shows in the history of American television to a whole new audience," says FremantleMedia North America CEO Cecile Frot-Coutaz ("American Idol"). "With new twists, higher stakes, a one million dollar grand prize and the one and only Regis Philbin at the helm, we're confident viewers will tune in to re-discover the format that helped to define the game show genre as we know it." Philbin's hosting credits include "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," "America's Got Talent," all manner of special events and, of course, the daytime show currently known as "Live with Regis & Kelly."
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10-13-2007, 03:22 PM	#4
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JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,219	Great idea, but it would have been better had they gone ahead and done it "Password Plus" style, with the extra puzzle and the awesome Alphabetics bonus round. I would love it if someone would do a decent remake of P+ for daytime or syndication.
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12-07-2007, 02:07 AM	#10
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10-12-2007, 12:01 AM	#2
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	A sound idea,but what is a semi-celebrity?

10-13-2007, 02:58 PM	#3
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I love the idea of Regis hosting this revival, but given Pearson/All-American/Fremantle's track record with reviving game shows out of the Goodson-Todman library (particularly MG'98, CS'01, and Temptation), as much as I hate to be, I'm honestly somewhat worried with how the format will be executed. How in heaven's name do they expect to make a bonus round for a show like this worth $1,000,000? $100,000 I can understand, but a million?! Hopefully it won't be, but I'm a bit worried that this will wind up looking like "Mo' Money Syndrome" at its finest.

12-06-2007, 04:43 PM	#7
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,451	Wow, I wonder why Regis is so disliked by a lot of people on the GSN boards? (Note that I don't actually post there, I just lurk there.)

12-07-2007, 01:54 AM	#9
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	I used to love Password with the late great allen Ludden but, REGIS? Hes my third least favorite choice after Drew Cary and Pat Sajak!

12-16-2007, 06:19 AM	#12
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01-14-2008, 06:17 AM	#13
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01-16-2008, 11:05 AM	#14
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02-05-2008, 10:49 PM	#15
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