CBS revives primetime 'Price is Right' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-24-2008, 10:16 AM

In a bid to cut down on strike repeats, CBS is bringing back the primetime edition of "The Price is Right."
Net has greenlit six hourlong episodes of "Price" that will air Fridays at 8 p.m., starting Feb. 22. Eye has used "Price" in primetime a few times over the past few years, but this will be the first time the show has aired at night since Drew Carey replaced Bob Barker as host of the FremantleMedia North America-produced skein.

With "Price" at 8, CBS is shifting "Ghost Whisperer" to 9 p.m. That means frosh vampire show "Moonlight," which now airs Fridays at 9, will go on hiatus. "Ghost" and "Moonlight" are both in repeats because of the strike.

Elsewhere on the scheduling front, CBS has decided to yank another Carey-hosted quizzer from its primetime lineup.

"Power of 10," which has been airing Wednesdays at 8, has been pulled from the net's lineup, effective immediately.

In its place, CBS will try out a mix of comedy repeats. First up: A double shot of "The New Adventures of Old Christine" on Jan. 30.

CBS isn't abandoning "Power of 10," however. Eye execs still like the show, and it's believed new episodes will air in the summer.

Quizzer has had a tough time finding an aud opposite intense competition from established hits "American Idol," "Deal or No Deal" and "Wife Swap."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...ryid=2821&cs=1

MrCleveland · 01-24-2008, 11:03 AM

Will this help out The Price is Right and Drew carey?

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-24-2008, 12:40 PM

this is great news

friendsfan77 · 01-24-2008, 02:18 PM

Unfortunately I had the feeling that Power of 10 wouldn't make it against DoND. Pity.

I love the idea of more primetime TPIR.

JulieSomoski · 01-25-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by friendsfan77

Unfortunately I had the feeling that Power of 10 wouldn't make it against DoND. Pity.

I love the idea of more primetime TPIR.

I think Power of 10 is much better as a summer show. There's a lot less competition where people who have nothing else to watch will tune in.

But, I'm looking forward the primetime Price is Right. It'll be exciting.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-26-2008, 02:01 AM

I agree Power of 10 should be a Summer Replacement Series

mriggles · 01-26-2008, 06:57 PM

There is talk of making price a " permanent" fri night fixture on CBS... Alot depends on how the ratings are for the first set of the shows. Also my friends there is talk about several million dollar spectaculars between now & the middle of may. Stay tuned

Ireneparalegal · 01-26-2008, 07:25 PM

I loved TPIR and I remember the days when it was a nightly fixture at 7:30 p.m. It aired Monday through Friday with either Tom Kennedy hosting or the other guy, can't think of his name at the moment.

It would be enjoyable to now watch it with Drew Carey since Drew is someone who is a well-known to the primetime community.

Jude The Obscure · 01-28-2008, 03:17 PM

Are you thinking of Dennis James, Irene?

01-24-2008, 10:16 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: 63,107	CBS revives primetime 'Price is Right' In a bid to cut down on strike repeats, CBS is bringing back the primetime edition of "The Price is Right." Net has greenlit six hourlong episodes of "Price" that will air Fridays at 8 p.m., starting Feb. 22. Eye has used "Price" in primetime a few times over the past few years, but this will be the first time the show has aired at night since Drew Carey replaced Bob Barker as host of the FremantleMedia North America-produced skein. With "Price" at 8, CBS is shifting "Ghost Whisperer" to 9 p.m. That means frosh vampire show "Moonlight," which now airs Fridays at 9, will go on hiatus. "Ghost" and "Moonlight" are both in repeats because of the strike. Elsewhere on the scheduling front, CBS has decided to yank another Carey-hosted quizzer from its primetime lineup. "Power of 10," which has been airing Wednesdays at 8, has been pulled from the net's lineup, effective immediately. In its place, CBS will try out a mix of comedy repeats. First up: A double shot of "The New Adventures of Old Christine" on Jan. 30. CBS isn't abandoning "Power of 10," however. Eye execs still like the show, and it's believed new episodes will air in the summer. Quizzer has had a tough time finding an aud opposite intense competition from established hits "American Idol," "Deal or No Deal" and "Wife Swap." http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...ryid=2821&cs=1
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01-24-2008, 02:18 PM	#4
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	Unfortunately I had the feeling that Power of 10 wouldn't make it against DoND. Pity. I love the idea of more primetime TPIR.

01-26-2008, 02:01 AM	#6
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I agree Power of 10 should be a Summer Replacement Series

01-26-2008, 06:57 PM	#7
mriggles Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2005 Location: JERSEY Posts: 3,627	There is talk of making price a " permanent" fri night fixture on CBS... Alot depends on how the ratings are for the first set of the shows. Also my friends there is talk about several million dollar spectaculars between now & the middle of may. Stay tuned

01-28-2008, 03:17 PM	#9
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