Nickelodeon To Bring Back '90s Game Show "Figure It Out" w/ 40 New Episodes - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 03-07-2012, 06:58 PM

"Figure It Out": Nickelodeon Revives 1990s Game Show for 40 New Episodes
3/7/12

Fans of 1990s Nickelodeon you better have a seat: "Figure It Out" is coming back.

The network announced it has ordered 40 new episodes of the popular game show, which featured a panel of celebrities attempting to guess the young contestant's special talent.

"'Figure It Out' is a show that celebrates kids and their wonderful and often bizarre talents," Marjorie Cohn, president of development and original programming at Nickelodeon, said in a statement.

"In this internet age where kids are expressing themselves online, it feels timely to give them a TV platform to showcase those talents in a uniquely Nickelodeon way."

The original version was hosted by Olympic swimmer Summer Sanders and ran from 1997 to 1999. It produced more than 150 episodes.

New episodes will begin production in L.A. in April.

"101 Ways To Leave a Game Show" host Jeff Sutphen will serve as host on the new "Figure It Out".

Four celebrity panelists would have to guess the contestant's skill asking "yes" or "no" questions over three rounds, winning a prize after each round the panel fails to guess correctly. If the panel failed to guess the talent, the contestant took home the grand prize.

"All That" stars Lori Beth Denberg and Danny Tamberelli were regular members of the original panel.

In addition to Nickelodeon stars, the show also featured another Nick staple: slime.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1327290.html?

howierules86 · 03-09-2012, 07:44 AM

While "Figure It Out" did have its moments (otherwise, why would I have over a dozen episodes in my collection?), I am worried about who Nickelodeon's going to get as the "celebrities" this time. On the late 90s version, notice all the Nickelodeon sitcom/sketch comedy stars that were on, and people such as Jenna Leigh Green from "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" - she is not a household name today. I think Nickelodeon just used this show to plug as many of their shows as possible, which is why real celebrities such as Jack Hanna and Richard Simmons (as seen in the picture above) weren't on the panel every day.

simmytbone · 03-09-2012, 09:01 PM

Well I LOVE Figure it Out and Summer Sanders was GREAT, but I guess she's probably busy still with Fox Sports' The Sports List, but no disrespect to anyone, but I'm sorry, I'm gonna have to pass on this new one

Nickelodeon Today isn't like what it use to be

JamesG · 06-09-2012, 05:46 PM

"Figure It Out" Reboot: Preview New Version Of Classic Nickelodeon Series (VIDEO)
06/08/2012

"Figure It Out" is back! The classic '90s Nickelodeon series returns to the network Mon., June 11, at 7 p.m. ET with new host Jeff Sutphen in place of original host Summer Sanders.

The format is the same: A four-person celebrity panel must guess the hidden talent of a contestant. Along the way they'll get clues to help them guess.

Oh, and that infamous slime is back.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1582228.html?

03-07-2012, 06:58 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,161	Nickelodeon To Bring Back '90s Game Show "Figure It Out" w/ 40 New Episodes *"Figure It Out": Nickelodeon Revives 1990s Game Show for 40 New Episodes* 3/7/12 Fans of 1990s Nickelodeon you better have a seat: "Figure It Out" is coming back. The network announced it has ordered 40 new episodes of the popular game show, which featured a panel of celebrities attempting to guess the young contestant's special talent. "'Figure It Out' is a show that celebrates kids and their wonderful and often bizarre talents," Marjorie Cohn, president of development and original programming at Nickelodeon, said in a statement. "In this internet age where kids are expressing themselves online, it feels timely to give them a TV platform to showcase those talents in a uniquely Nickelodeon way." The original version was hosted by Olympic swimmer Summer Sanders and ran from 1997 to 1999. It produced more than 150 episodes. New episodes will begin production in L.A. in April. "101 Ways To Leave a Game Show" host Jeff Sutphen will serve as host on the new "Figure It Out". Four celebrity panelists would have to guess the contestant's skill asking "yes" or "no" questions over three rounds, winning a prize after each round the panel fails to guess correctly. If the panel failed to guess the talent, the contestant took home the grand prize. "All That" stars Lori Beth Denberg and Danny Tamberelli were regular members of the original panel. In addition to Nickelodeon stars, the show also featured another Nick staple: slime. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1327290.html? Attached Images

03-09-2012, 07:44 AM	#2
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,719	While "Figure It Out" did have its moments (otherwise, why would I have over a dozen episodes in my collection?), I am worried about who Nickelodeon's going to get as the "celebrities" this time. On the late 90s version, notice all the Nickelodeon sitcom/sketch comedy stars that were on, and people such as Jenna Leigh Green from "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" - she is not a household name today. I think Nickelodeon just used this show to plug as many of their shows as possible, which is why real celebrities such as Jack Hanna and Richard Simmons (as seen in the picture above) weren't on the panel every day.
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03-09-2012, 09:01 PM	#3
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	Well I LOVE Figure it Out and Summer Sanders was GREAT, but I guess she's probably busy still with Fox Sports' The Sports List, but no disrespect to anyone, but I'm sorry, I'm gonna have to pass on this new one Nickelodeon Today isn't like what it use to be
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06-09-2012, 05:46 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,161	*"Figure It Out" Reboot: Preview New Version Of Classic Nickelodeon Series (VIDEO)* 06/08/2012 "Figure It Out" is back! The classic '90s Nickelodeon series returns to the network Mon., June 11, at 7 p.m. ET with new host Jeff Sutphen in place of original host Summer Sanders. The format is the same: A four-person celebrity panel must guess the hidden talent of a contestant. Along the way they'll get clues to help them guess. Oh, and that infamous slime is back. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1582228.html? Attached Images