Meredith Vieira is Leaving "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 01-10-2013, 08:21 PM

Meredith Vieira Leaving "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
by DAVID BAUDER - AP
01/10/13

Meredith Vieira is leaving "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" after 11 years as host of the syndicated game show.

The former "Today" show host and two-time Emmy winner as best game show host said Thursday she's leaving for other ventures including more work at NBC News.

An executive familiar with Vieira's plans says Vieira will be launching her own YouTube channel with stories on people's lives. The executive spoke on condition of anonymity because the plans haven't been announced yet.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0..._2451375.html?

Coffeecup · 01-12-2013, 06:39 PM

I am surprise a bit for doing a game show like that doesn't take too long. I think they tape a bunch of shows in a day and she had several months off. But then again, she just might be tired of the show. Needs something fresh to do. Don't we all?.

Schmoopie · 01-14-2013, 01:21 AM

Wow, I had no idea that she'd been the host for 11 years, nor did I even realize it had been on for so long! I don't watch the show every day but I do catch a few minutes every now and then at work and it's a great show. Some of the questions are fairly easy and it's kind of stupid that the contestants always seem to agonize over the answers (getting help from the audience and all of that)-but that's just my opinion. I agree that she probably wants to do other things, and that's admirable.

howilu · 01-15-2013, 12:45 AM

I wonder who will replace Meredith on Millionaire. She was the first woman host to have a long run hosting a game show. A feat that never happened with Betty White or Elaine Joyce. Vicki Lawrence also had a long run when she hosted the daytime version of Win, Lose or Draw.

let'swatchtv · 01-16-2013, 12:04 PM

*cough*Regis Philbin*cough*

let'swatchtv · 01-16-2013, 12:04 PM

*cough*Regis Philbin*cough*

let'swatchtv · 02-01-2013, 04:05 AM

Cedric replacing Meredith as the new host of Millionaire is Worth...a rumor?
http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/6...llionaire-host

catlover79 · 02-02-2013, 07:15 PM

I had no idea that show was even still on.

let'swatchtv · 02-03-2013, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I had no idea that show was even still on.

Really?

catlover79 · 02-03-2013, 02:56 PM

I guess it just wasn't on my radar.

let'swatchtv · 02-03-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I guess it just wasn't on my radar.

well I guess some of us need to catch up on it every now and then huh?

let'swatchtv · 02-03-2013, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

I guess it just wasn't on my radar.

well I guess some of us need to catch up on it every now and then huh?

howierules86 · 02-04-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by let'swatchtv

well I guess some of us need to catch up on it every now and then huh?

Honestly, I think that version should have ended in 2009, if not a few years before that, even. The new format's just so ridiculous, it's not even funny. It should have just been called Million Dollar Shuffle.

let'swatchtv · 02-04-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by howierules86

Honestly, I think that version should have ended in 2009, if not a few years before that, even. The new format's just so ridiculous, it's not even funny. It should have just been called Million Dollar Shuffle.

yeah, i know! I mean like where's the two chairs and two monitors format that made "Millionaire" so infamous? I haven't seen that come back in a long time ever since they dropped it in 2009.

DVDLover · 02-06-2013, 04:49 AM

Meredith was a terrible host! Cedric can not be any worse than her!

01-10-2013, 08:21 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,106	Meredith Vieira is Leaving "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" *Meredith Vieira Leaving "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"* by DAVID BAUDER - AP 01/10/13 Meredith Vieira is leaving "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" after 11 years as host of the syndicated game show. The former "Today" show host and two-time Emmy winner as best game show host said Thursday she's leaving for other ventures including more work at NBC News. An executive familiar with Vieira's plans says Vieira will be launching her own YouTube channel with stories on people's lives. The executive spoke on condition of anonymity because the plans haven't been announced yet. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0..._2451375.html? Attached Images

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I had no idea that show was even still on.
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01-12-2013, 06:39 PM	#2
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I am surprise a bit for doing a game show like that doesn't take too long. I think they tape a bunch of shows in a day and she had several months off. But then again, she just might be tired of the show. Needs something fresh to do. Don't we all?.

01-14-2013, 01:21 AM	#3
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Wow, I had no idea that she'd been the host for 11 years, nor did I even realize it had been on for so long! I don't watch the show every day but I do catch a few minutes every now and then at work and it's a great show. Some of the questions are fairly easy and it's kind of stupid that the contestants always seem to agonize over the answers (getting help from the audience and all of that)-but that's just my opinion. I agree that she probably wants to do other things, and that's admirable.

01-15-2013, 12:45 AM	#4
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,961	I wonder who will replace Meredith on Millionaire. She was the first woman host to have a long run hosting a game show. A feat that never happened with Betty White or Elaine Joyce. Vicki Lawrence also had a long run when she hosted the daytime version of Win, Lose or Draw.

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02-01-2013, 04:05 AM	#7
let'swatchtv Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 13, 2012 Location: Winston-Salem N.C. Posts: 725	Cedric replacing Meredith as the new host of Millionaire is Worth...a rumor? http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/6...llionaire-host

02-03-2013, 02:56 PM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I guess it just wasn't on my radar.

02-06-2013, 04:49 AM	#15
DVDLover Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 06, 2013 Posts: 363	Meredith was a terrible host! Cedric can not be any worse than her!