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Zoneboy · 01-30-2008, 04:39 AM

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - GSN is launching "Bingo America," a new 40-episode half-hour interactive game show series to be hosted by Patrick Duffy.

"Bingo America" combines elements of a quiz show with the game of bingo. Contestants are asked to answer trivia questions to "earn" letters.

The show will award cash prizes to the on-air players as well as to viewers.

Viewers will be able to download up to 10 bingo cards a day on GSN.com and then play along with the broadcast. Additionally, viewers will have another chance to cash in during the show's final round, the Bonus Game, when anyone whose "bonus numbers" on their downloaded cards match the numbers selected on-air becomes an instant winner. Fans also will be able to receive bonus numbers via text messaging.

""Bingo America," which hails from Andrew Glassman, the creator/executive producer of ABC's "National Bingo Night," will debut March 31 and air weeknights at 7 p.m., with repeats on weekends at 4:30 p.m.

Glassman said "Bingo America" will be very different from "National Bingo Night," which also allowed viewers to download cards and play along.

"It is based around the same premise of interactivity," he said, "but it is completely different and custom designed for a nightly half-hour strip."

"National Bingo Night" aired in the summer as a weekly one-hour series.

The future of "National Bingo Night" at ABC is up in the air. In July, the network picked up the show for a second season, despite low ratings, because of the popularity of its interactive component. There had been a plan for "Bingo" to return as a five-night strip during the week of December 17, but ABC opted instead to air the new game show "Duel" that week.

There are no immediate plans to bring back the show, but ABC has the option to do so.

Duffy, best known for his roles on "Dallas" and "Step by Step," admits that he is a fan of game shows, "especially the classics."

Because "bingo is such a family pastime," Glassman said he was looking for a TV star who is associated with playing good-guy characters.

"Patrick embodies everything we wished for -- not only is he television's marquee good-guy leading man, he is also playful and has a great sense of humor," Glassman said.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-17-2008, 02:40 AM

that is Patrick Duffy from Step by Step right

Zoneboy · 02-17-2008, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

that is Patrick Duffy from Step by Step right

Correct

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-17-2008, 12:46 PM

It will be good seeing Patrick Duffy hosting a Game Show

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-15-2008, 03:26 PM

any word on when This Game Show will Debut on GSN

Pavan · 03-15-2008, 03:34 PM

Aaron, it says it right there in the first post. March 31.

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-15-2008, 03:37 PM

My bad I meant what time

Pavan · 03-15-2008, 03:58 PM

It says that too on there. Weeknights at 7pm. You should read the article.

friendsfan77 · 03-22-2008, 07:34 PM

I hope this show will be better than National Bingo Night

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-22-2008, 07:53 PM

you did not like National Bingo Night.

01-30-2008, 04:39 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,422	GSN Launching Bingo America, Hosted By Patrick Duffy LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - GSN is launching "Bingo America," a new 40-episode half-hour interactive game show series to be hosted by Patrick Duffy. "Bingo America" combines elements of a quiz show with the game of bingo. Contestants are asked to answer trivia questions to "earn" letters. The show will award cash prizes to the on-air players as well as to viewers. Viewers will be able to download up to 10 bingo cards a day on GSN.com and then play along with the broadcast. Additionally, viewers will have another chance to cash in during the show's final round, the Bonus Game, when anyone whose "bonus numbers" on their downloaded cards match the numbers selected on-air becomes an instant winner. Fans also will be able to receive bonus numbers via text messaging. ""Bingo America," which hails from Andrew Glassman, the creator/executive producer of ABC's "National Bingo Night," will debut March 31 and air weeknights at 7 p.m., with repeats on weekends at 4:30 p.m. Glassman said "Bingo America" will be very different from "National Bingo Night," which also allowed viewers to download cards and play along. "It is based around the same premise of interactivity," he said, "but it is completely different and custom designed for a nightly half-hour strip." "National Bingo Night" aired in the summer as a weekly one-hour series. The future of "National Bingo Night" at ABC is up in the air. In July, the network picked up the show for a second season, despite low ratings, because of the popularity of its interactive component. There had been a plan for "Bingo" to return as a five-night strip during the week of December 17, but ABC opted instead to air the new game show "Duel" that week. There are no immediate plans to bring back the show, but ABC has the option to do so. Duffy, best known for his roles on "Dallas" and "Step by Step," admits that he is a fan of game shows, "especially the classics." Because "bingo is such a family pastime," Glassman said he was looking for a TV star who is associated with playing good-guy characters. "Patrick embodies everything we wished for -- not only is he television's marquee good-guy leading man, he is also playful and has a great sense of humor," Glassman said. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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02-17-2008, 02:40 AM	#2
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	that is Patrick Duffy from Step by Step right
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Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Aaron, it says it right there in the first post. March 31.
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02-17-2008, 12:46 PM	#4
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	It will be good seeing Patrick Duffy hosting a Game Show

03-15-2008, 03:26 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	any word on when This Game Show will Debut on GSN

03-15-2008, 03:37 PM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	My bad I meant what time

03-15-2008, 03:58 PM	#8
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	It says that too on there. Weeknights at 7pm. You should read the article.

03-22-2008, 07:34 PM	#9
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I hope this show will be better than National Bingo Night

03-22-2008, 07:53 PM	#10
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	you did not like National Bingo Night.