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08-10-2001, 02:55 PM

Not talking about the Weakest Link or other shows that are based on attitude. I mean when you're watching and the host says something that you thought was rude or impolite. Awhile back, I thought Dick Clark (not picking on him) got ahead of himself by stopping the players by 2 sconds on the Pyrmaid game before they ran out of time. I wonder if he ever realized that he goofed. The team was about to tie the game up before Clark stopped them prematurely. Anyone else have some opinions?

dawsongirl · 08-10-2001, 04:27 PM

Gee, some of the one's I'm thinking of were rude occasionally, but in a funny way. Richard Dawson, Gene Rayburn, and Bob Eubanks could all do their share of ribbing, but I never considered it rude.

08-10-2001, 06:32 PM

BOB BARKER can get kind of belligerent with his contestants on THE PRICE IS RIGHT, but, in a KIDDING MANNER, of course, and REGIS PHILBIN sometimes has his fits on WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?, by swaying his contestants, when they say that they want to WALK AWAY AND TAKE THE MONEY, when they don't know the answer to a question

Rezny@gmail.com · 04-01-2010, 11:44 PM

One of the most impolitest game show hosts was the late Dennis James,on the 1966-1969 game show "PDQ",and I read once that he actually screamed at the contestants(anyone remember this show?).That snooty British woman host of "The Weakest Link"(which is now defunct-no more)Ann Robinson was rude also,as was the host of "Duel"(which also is defunct-no more)

howilu · 04-02-2010, 11:03 AM

I never though Dennis James was a rude host. He was one of the earliest and one of the best for years, even on "The Price is Right." Two hosts to me stand out as very rude. Anne Robinson of "The Weakest Link" and Joe Pyne of the short-lived "Showdown."

70s show watcher · 04-02-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rrezny@usnetizen

One of the most impolitest game show hosts was the late Dennis James,on the 1966-1969 game show "PDQ",and I read once that he actually screamed at the contestants(anyone remember this show?).That snooty British woman host of "The Weakest Link"(which is now defunct-no more)Ann Robinson was rude also,as was the host of "Duel"(which also is defunct-no more)

i actully have seen the pilot for pdq and while dennis dosent yell at the contestants he does yell at the audence to be QUIET IN THE STUDIO during the bonus round and actully when i watched the nighttime price is right as a kid i did notice he culd be very blunt with the contestants wich is weird bacause by all accounts he waas an exceptinal man off stage and was friendly to everyone he came into contact with

Rezny@gmail.com · 04-07-2010, 08:37 PM

Now don't get me wrong.Alex Trebek is a great host on "Jeopardy!",but ometimes,(especially today)on "Jeopardy!"he can get somewhat rude at times.Case in point:At the beginning of its long syndicated run,he was interviewing a contestant,and a contestant told him something,Trebek said,kinda nastily like,"So?"

70s show watcher · 04-07-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rrezny@usnetizen

Now don't get me wrong.Alex Trebek is a great host on "Jeopardy!",but ometimes,(especially today)on "Jeopardy!"he can get somewhat rude at times.Case in point:At the beginning of its long syndicated run,he was interviewing a contestant,and a contestant told him something,Trebek said,kinda nastily like,"So?"

i like alex but i kind of agree with you he has always been very detached from the contestants on all of his shows one reviewer years ago compered him to a cold fish

08-10-2001, 02:55 PM	#1
D&R Guest Posts: n/a	Rude or impolite hosts Not talking about the Weakest Link or other shows that are based on attitude. I mean when you're watching and the host says something that you thought was rude or impolite. Awhile back, I thought Dick Clark (not picking on him) got ahead of himself by stopping the players by 2 sconds on the Pyrmaid game before they ran out of time. I wonder if he ever realized that he goofed. The team was about to tie the game up before Clark stopped them prematurely. Anyone else have some opinions?
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08-10-2001, 06:32 PM	#3
corwayn2 Guest Posts: n/a	BOB BARKER can get kind of belligerent with his contestants on THE PRICE IS RIGHT, but, in a KIDDING MANNER, of course, and REGIS PHILBIN sometimes has his fits on WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?, by swaying his contestants, when they say that they want to WALK AWAY AND TAKE THE MONEY, when they don't know the answer to a question
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08-10-2001, 04:27 PM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Gee, some of the one's I'm thinking of were rude occasionally, but in a funny way. Richard Dawson, Gene Rayburn, and Bob Eubanks could all do their share of ribbing, but I never considered it rude.

04-01-2010, 11:44 PM	#4
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	One of the most impolitest game show hosts was the late Dennis James,on the 1966-1969 game show "PDQ",and I read once that he actually screamed at the contestants(anyone remember this show?).That snooty British woman host of "The Weakest Link"(which is now defunct-no more)Ann Robinson was rude also,as was the host of "Duel"(which also is defunct-no more)

04-02-2010, 11:03 AM	#5
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,965	I never though Dennis James was a rude host. He was one of the earliest and one of the best for years, even on "The Price is Right." Two hosts to me stand out as very rude. Anne Robinson of "The Weakest Link" and Joe Pyne of the short-lived "Showdown."

04-07-2010, 08:37 PM	#7
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	Now don't get me wrong.Alex Trebek is a great host on "Jeopardy!",but ometimes,(especially today)on "Jeopardy!"he can get somewhat rude at times.Case in point:At the beginning of its long syndicated run,he was interviewing a contestant,and a contestant told him something,Trebek said,kinda nastily like,"So?"