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GameShowFan66 · 12-29-2013, 10:06 AM

This show was nothing short of a colossal disappointment. Small wonder it only lasted maybe 6 months?

I used to listen to ESPN Radio. I used to listen to "Mike & Mike in the Morning". I stopped around October of this year. Anyway, they would do a feature, in between their endless commercials, called "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly". I'd like to do that now for Tic Tac Dough 1990.

The Good -

1. I liked the fact that the contestants somewhat determined their own fate with the pressing of a button to stop the categories from shuffling. Likewise for the bonus game.

2. The gameboard modernization I actually liked. I was, and am, partial to the board used on the Martindale/Caldwell version, but this updated board for 1990 wasn't bad in my opinion. It was somewhat brighter, and a bit easier on the eyes to see the giant X's and O's and the category names too.

3. The bonus game. I loved the CBS 1978 Bonus Game much better than the "get to $1,000 and avoid the Dragon" thing which B&E shows all seemed to do w/their bonus rounds. This required 3 in a row, like in the main game, which I loved. I also liked that a player could still win, even if they selected the wrong symbol, courtesy of the Dragon Slayer.
The Bad -

1. Host Patrick Wayne. I know emcees are supposed to have enthusiasm, but his was just a bit too unusual to me. The infamous "YOU WIIIIIIIINNNN!" and "YOU BLOOOOOOOOOCK" are rather amusing. It was annoying that he started the first few shows with "Tic Tac is back! We've made some changes and I know you're going to love them!" Uh....NO!

2. No brand new cars for 5 time champions.

3. Clearing out the pot and doubling the stakes when there was a tie game. That totally was a cheap and unnecessary move. Did the show do that because their pot read-out display couldn't handle 5 digits? I don't think that was the case.

The Ugly -

1. The theme song. The first few notes sounded really intense and dramatic. Then it turned into this "Barney & Friends" sounding song. I know it was Henry Mancini's last work, and I mean no disrespect to Henry, he was marvelous, but this theme song was bleh at best....

2. The set. So very barren and empty. 5 humungous X's and O's hovering about. Seemed so barren inside, as if they said "Yeah, we know we won't last long, let's just make a few giant X's and O's and a giant ball for the board so when we get axed, we can just roll it the heck on out of here."

3. The rapping dragon & dragon slayer.

4. I'm anal and this is nitpicky, but I always prefer game show amounts in semi-round figures, $50 increments at least. $25 increments is okay too. I hated when a player's total was $10,470 dollars for example. One reason too why I hated the $470 Press Your Luck space. Never did understand how that amount got in there...

I'm curious to hear about your memories and your take on TTD 1990. Hard to believe that is now almost a quarter of a century ago already!

Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2014 to you all.

Bill

GameShowFan66 · 01-28-2014, 12:59 PM

LOL this is quite telling to be sure! Almost one solid month since I posted this, and not one single reply. I guess that's very telling about how "impactful" TTD '90 was...hard to fathom 1990 is almost a quarter-century ago already....I still remember the 1970s like it was just 10 years ago :-\

mets82 · 01-28-2014, 03:50 PM

I'll reply.

I dont remember TTD 1990. I will say that revival did happen at a time when there were revivals in classic game shows. I believe a new Match Game came out in 1990 and that didnt last as well. Also, didnt Classic Concentration with Alex Trebek debut a couple of yrs. before?

ForzaBot · 02-09-2014, 06:42 PM

I remember watching the show and certainly not hating it, even looked forward to recording the episodes if I was in school or out at the time of broadcast.

Ill have to find and re-watch some episodes and let you know how I feel about it now.

MacLeaper · 02-10-2014, 11:46 AM

I don't know which version of Tic Tac Dough I grew up watching as a kid, but I just know I enjoyed it. (And I do remember seeing it in the early 1990s, so it may have been this version I was watching.)

Kane · 02-13-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mets82

I'll reply.

I dont remember TTD 1990. I will say that revival did happen at a time when there were revivals in classic game shows. I believe a new Match Game came out in 1990 and that didnt last as well. Also, didnt Classic Concentration with Alex Trebek debut a couple of yrs. before?

Yes, he did. That version of Classic Concentration was in production from 1987 to 1991. In fact, Alex Trebek was hosting that show and Jeopardy at the same time.

I remember seeing the 1990 version of Tic Tac Dough, but I couldn't warm up to it. The show looked more like a remake than a revival. Needless to say, I was hopelessly partial to the '70/'80s version.

danderson400 · 01-24-2015, 03:15 AM

i remember seeing patrick wayne host ttd on my nbc station and later usa network i thought he was ok until i saw wink martinadle host ttd on gsn he made wayne look good

GameShowFan66 · 01-24-2015, 03:25 AM

Wink made Wayne look GOOD?!?!?!?! :-o

Zoneboy · 01-24-2015, 03:42 AM

Patrick Wayne was horrible, I'll take Wink any day as host of TDD.

danderson400 · 01-24-2015, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Patrick Wayne was horrible, I'll take Wink any day as host of TDD.

yep i agree with that

mets82 · 01-30-2015, 06:27 PM

I dont know who Patrick Wayne is. I cant believe there is a guy thats first name is Wink.

Zoneboy · 01-30-2015, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mets82

I dont know who Patrick Wayne is. I cant believe there is a guy thats first name is Wink.

Patrick Wayne's dad was an actor, some guy named John. Wink is a stage name, his first name is Winston.

mets82 · 02-06-2015, 06:53 PM

Ah. I'd rather be called Wink too.

danderson400 · 02-14-2015, 09:19 PM

i liked wink better because of course he had more experience than patrick i dont remember seeing cadwell on ttd only saw wink and patrick

12-29-2013, 10:06 AM	#1
GameShowFan66 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 20, 2013 Location: Suburban Philadelphia, PA Posts: 78	1990 Tic Tac Dough This show was nothing short of a colossal disappointment. Small wonder it only lasted maybe 6 months? I used to listen to ESPN Radio. I used to listen to "Mike & Mike in the Morning". I stopped around October of this year. Anyway, they would do a feature, in between their endless commercials, called "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly". I'd like to do that now for Tic Tac Dough 1990. The Good - 1. I liked the fact that the contestants somewhat determined their own fate with the pressing of a button to stop the categories from shuffling. Likewise for the bonus game. 2. The gameboard modernization I actually liked. I was, and am, partial to the board used on the Martindale/Caldwell version, but this updated board for 1990 wasn't bad in my opinion. It was somewhat brighter, and a bit easier on the eyes to see the giant X's and O's and the category names too. 3. The bonus game. I loved the CBS 1978 Bonus Game much better than the "get to $1,000 and avoid the Dragon" thing which B&E shows all seemed to do w/their bonus rounds. This required 3 in a row, like in the main game, which I loved. I also liked that a player could still win, even if they selected the wrong symbol, courtesy of the Dragon Slayer. The Bad - 1. Host Patrick Wayne. I know emcees are supposed to have enthusiasm, but his was just a bit too unusual to me. The infamous "YOU WIIIIIIIINNNN!" and "YOU BLOOOOOOOOOCK" are rather amusing. It was annoying that he started the first few shows with "Tic Tac is back! We've made some changes and I know you're going to love them!" Uh....NO! 2. No brand new cars for 5 time champions. 3. Clearing out the pot and doubling the stakes when there was a tie game. That totally was a cheap and unnecessary move. Did the show do that because their pot read-out display couldn't handle 5 digits? I don't think that was the case. The Ugly - 1. The theme song. The first few notes sounded really intense and dramatic. Then it turned into this "Barney & Friends" sounding song. I know it was Henry Mancini's last work, and I mean no disrespect to Henry, he was marvelous, but this theme song was bleh at best.... 2. The set. So very barren and empty. 5 humungous X's and O's hovering about. Seemed so barren inside, as if they said "Yeah, we know we won't last long, let's just make a few giant X's and O's and a giant ball for the board so when we get axed, we can just roll it the heck on out of here." 3. The rapping dragon & dragon slayer. 4. I'm anal and this is nitpicky, but I always prefer game show amounts in semi-round figures, $50 increments at least. $25 increments is okay too. I hated when a player's total was $10,470 dollars for example. One reason too why I hated the $470 Press Your Luck space. Never did understand how that amount got in there... I'm curious to hear about your memories and your take on TTD 1990. Hard to believe that is now almost a quarter of a century ago already! Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2014 to you all. Bill

01-28-2014, 03:50 PM	#3
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	I'll reply. I dont remember TTD 1990. I will say that revival did happen at a time when there were revivals in classic game shows. I believe a new Match Game came out in 1990 and that didnt last as well. Also, didnt Classic Concentration with Alex Trebek debut a couple of yrs. before?
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02-10-2014, 11:46 AM	#5
MacLeaper Child of the 80s Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2001 Posts: 3,355	I don't know which version of Tic Tac Dough I grew up watching as a kid, but I just know I enjoyed it. (And I do remember seeing it in the early 1990s, so it may have been this version I was watching.)
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01-24-2015, 03:42 AM	#9
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01-28-2014, 12:59 PM	#2
GameShowFan66 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 20, 2013 Location: Suburban Philadelphia, PA Posts: 78	LOL this is quite telling to be sure! Almost one solid month since I posted this, and not one single reply. I guess that's very telling about how "impactful" TTD '90 was...hard to fathom 1990 is almost a quarter-century ago already....I still remember the 1970s like it was just 10 years ago :-\

02-09-2014, 06:42 PM	#4
ForzaBot Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 18, 2014 Location: USA Posts: 114	I remember watching the show and certainly not hating it, even looked forward to recording the episodes if I was in school or out at the time of broadcast. Ill have to find and re-watch some episodes and let you know how I feel about it now.

01-24-2015, 03:15 AM	#7
danderson400 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 24, 2015 Location: danderson400 Posts: 650	i remember seeing patrick wayne host ttd on my nbc station and later usa network i thought he was ok until i saw wink martinadle host ttd on gsn he made wayne look good

01-24-2015, 03:25 AM	#8
GameShowFan66 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 20, 2013 Location: Suburban Philadelphia, PA Posts: 78	Wink made Wayne look GOOD?!?!?!?! :-o

01-30-2015, 06:27 PM	#11
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	I dont know who Patrick Wayne is. I cant believe there is a guy thats first name is Wink.

02-06-2015, 06:53 PM	#13
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	Ah. I'd rather be called Wink too.

02-14-2015, 09:19 PM	#14
danderson400 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 24, 2015 Location: danderson400 Posts: 650	i liked wink better because of course he had more experience than patrick i dont remember seeing cadwell on ttd only saw wink and patrick