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JamesG · 01-26-2015, 10:00 PM

LeBron James Prepping Game Show for NBC
1/26/15
by Lesley Goldberg

NBC is looking to an NBA star for its next game show.

The network is teaming with All-Star LeBron James for a game show in which everyday teams of two can compete for life-changing amounts of money, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Currently in the pilot stage, James and his Springhill Productions banner are producing the untitled game show. The series is casting for teams of two — couples, sisters, fathers and sons, etc. — who will compete together for life-changing amounts of money.

Produced by James and Andrew Glassman and his Glassman Media shingle, the game show offers every day people a chance to dramatically change their lives.

For James, the NBC game show marks his latest TV foray. He's also an executive producer on Starz's "Survivor's Remorse", a comedy inspired by his life that will head into its second season this year.

Casting submissions can be sent to http://glassmanmedia.com/dreamchancetv/

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...me-show-767340

JamesG · 10-28-2015, 08:19 PM

Chris Hardwick Signs on as Host of New NBC Game Show "The Wall"
by Megan Daley
10/28/15

Chris Hardwick has been named host of NBC’s new primetime game show, "The Wall", the network announced Wednesday.

From LeBron James’ SpringHill Entertainment and Glassman Media, "The Wall" follows two-person teams as they attempt to answer trivia questions with big money on the line.

For the game, a ball is launched down a giant wall – hence the show’s title – lined with a series of pegs, and then lands in a slot marked with a monetary value. The slot determines how much the duo could win – or lose – based on their trivia answers. (It’s more or less Plinko.)

“I’m excited about this series because it’s different than anything on TV right now. It’s got everything — excitement, drama, and action — and it’s something the entire family can watch and root for together. I believe Chris Hardwick brings all of that together in a really entertaining way that people will enjoy,” James said in a statement.

“For SpringHill Entertainment, it’s about creating quality and innovative content for all types of audiences, and I’m proud of the exciting projects we continue to be a part of.”

Hardwick added: “I love game shows, and partnering with LeBron James and NBC to potentially give away millions of dollars to people who deserve it is an incredible opportunity. (I’m sorry, NBC, I’m hoping to give away a lot of your money.)”

NBC has ordered up 10 episodes of the game show, with Hardwick attached to executive produce.

Hardwick is currently the host of Comedy Central’s "@midnight" and AMC's "Talking Dead".

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/28...w-nbc-the-wall

Coffeecup · 11-08-2015, 06:16 PM

This seems more a luck show. Drop a ball down a wall and hit a space! Even with the questions asked and answer, the end result is dropping a ball?

Edward216 · 01-10-2016, 03:40 AM

Weird, the article doesn't say when the show's going to air.

Ed.

JamesG · 11-14-2016, 05:38 PM

NBC Sets Premiere Date for "The Wall" from EPs Chris Hardwick & LeBron James
by Erik Pedersen
November 14, 2016

NBC’s "The Wall", a new game show hosted by "@midnight‘s" Chris Hardwick, who also executive produces along with LeBron James, will premiere January 3rd at 8pm.

The 10-episode series will feature two-person teams related by family, friendship or life experience. They’ll compete for cash that can be won or lost in an instant, depending upon whether a ball bounces their way, or a trivia question is answered correctly.

The rules are simple: Get a question correct and a green ball will fall down the four-story wall and add the value of the slot to the players’ winning total. Miss a question and an ominous red ball will fall and deduct the value from the team.

Teammates have to work together to build a huge cash prize. As the game progresses, the stakes get even higher when one player is sent into an isolation room behind the wall. It is here where the pair’s faith in each other will be tested as the teammates play the remainder of the game without any communication.

More than $12 million is on the line every night, the network says.

The series will get a pair of preview airings: 10pm on December 19 after the "America’s Got Talent" holiday special and again at 10pm on January 2, following the premiere of "The New Celebrity Apprentice".

"The Wall" is a collaboration between SpringHill Entertainment and Glassman Media with James, Hardwick, Maverick Carter and Andrew Glassman serving as EPs. The series was developed by Glassman Media in conjunction with CORE Media.

http://deadline.com/2016/11/the-wall...ck-1201854108/

Edward216 · 11-19-2016, 03:59 AM

Thanks. I'll have to try to remember when it's on and watch and check it out.

Ed.

Hawkee · 11-24-2016, 04:51 PM

I happened to see the preview of The Wall during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and based on the preview The Wall seems like a great game show and when it debuts I can tell you it will be a hit in ratings
Bestie

Hawkee · 12-14-2016, 03:46 AM

Yesterday NBC was promoting The Wall like crazy because during the news almost every single commercial that NBC had was for The Wall. So it seems that NBC really has high hopes for The Wall. When I saw the preview for The Wall it looks like a new remake of the 80's game show The Popping Rocker Game that made the late Phil Hartman a star when he was an announcer on it. So with the debut of The Wall coming up NBC will return to bringing quality game shows to TV
Bestie

DadTheKing · 12-14-2016, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaBestia

Yesterday NBC was promoting The Wall like crazy because during the news almost every single commercial that NBC had was for The Wall. So it seems that NBC really has high hopes for The Wall. When I saw the preview for The Wall it looks like a new remake of the 80's game show The Popping Rocker Game that made the late Phil Hartman a star when he was an announcer on it. So with the debut of The Wall coming up NBC will return to bringing quality game shows to TV
Bestie

I wonder what kind of host Hardeick will be? I have never seen him doing anything. He does not have the slick or corny look of a regular game show host. What do you think Bestie?
DTK

opus · 12-21-2016, 02:38 AM

NBC ran a preview episode on Monday (12/19), which I watched . My guess is it won't be around that long. Picture an hourlong game of Plinko with some questions thrown in to break up the monotony.

Hawkee · 12-28-2016, 02:46 AM

I watched The Wall for the very first time today and let me tell you. The Wall is one of the worst game shows i've seen in history. From the first time I heard about The Wall I expected it to be full of excitement and fun and when I finally saw it I can say it's a disappointment. The gameplay reminded me of NBC's 1 Vs 100 and when I saw the way they designed the wall I think they took inspiration from The Price Is Right's Plinko game and also from the New Year's Eve celebrations where the New Year's Eve ball drops. The questions I found out were indeed easy and I don't know why they have to play video clips before the question is revealed and that is the weakest part of the game. As for the host of The Wall I don't know why NBC chose Chris Hardwick to be the host of the show because I felt that he was weak and trying to do his best but simply I disliked him because of his personality and someone like Howie Mandel or Bill Hader or Billy Gardell could have been a better host for The Wall. So in my humble opinion I can expect The Wall to be cancelled really soon or have weak ratings. I think NBC really had high hopes for The Wall but NBC could do much better next time
Bestie

Coffeecup · 12-28-2016, 12:38 PM

I saw the show too and didn't think much of it. First an hour is too long. Many half hour shows pack more punch than this show did. The show is just about all luck. Drop a ball and see where it lands. I prefer Jeopardy and the Millionaire.

DadTheKing · 12-28-2016, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaBestia

I watched The Wall for the very first time today and let me tell you. The Wall is one of the worst game shows i've seen in history. From the first time I heard about The Wall I expected it to be full of excitement and fun and when I finally saw it I can say it's a disappointment. The gameplay reminded me of NBC's 1 Vs 100 and when I saw the way they designed the wall I think they took inspiration from The Price Is Right's Plinko game and also from the New Year's Eve celebrations where the New Year's Eve ball drops. The questions I found out were indeed easy and I don't know why they have to play video clips before the question is revealed and that is the weakest part of the game. As for the host of The Wall I don't know why NBC chose Chris Hardwick to be the host of the show because I felt that he was weak and trying to do his best but simply I disliked him because of his personality and someone like Howie Mandel or Bill Hader or Billy Gardell could have been a better host for The Wall. So in my humble opinion I can expect The Wall to be cancelled really soon or have weak ratings. I think NBC really had high hopes for The Wall but NBC could do much better next time
Bestie

Bestie, thank you for your honest and thoughtful review of "the wall". I watched it and agree with you. I bet this game show was thrown together at the last minute to try to take advantage of Donald Trump's election as President. They think that by calling a game show "The Wall", people will watch it, because Trump is always talking about his wall. They took the Plinko game, which is two minutes of Price is Right, and tried to make an hour out of it. Pretty pathetic. Thank you Bestie! I always look forward to your reviews!
Happy New Year!
DTK

70s show watcher · 12-29-2016, 06:28 PM

i watched it i thought that it was kind of dumb

Mario500 · 01-02-2017, 02:19 PM

The name of this topic should be corrected the program had its premiere this past December.

01-26-2015, 10:00 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	NBC's Renews "The Wall" for 4th Season LeBron James Prepping Game Show for NBC 1/26/15 by Lesley Goldberg NBC is looking to an NBA star for its next game show. The network is teaming with All-Star LeBron James for a game show in which everyday teams of two can compete for life-changing amounts of money, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Currently in the pilot stage, James and his Springhill Productions banner are producing the untitled game show. The series is casting for teams of two — couples, sisters, fathers and sons, etc. — who will compete together for life-changing amounts of money. Produced by James and Andrew Glassman and his Glassman Media shingle, the game show offers every day people a chance to dramatically change their lives. For James, the NBC game show marks his latest TV foray. He's also an executive producer on Starz's "Survivor's Remorse", a comedy inspired by his life that will head into its second season this year. Casting submissions can be sent to http://glassmanmedia.com/dreamchancetv/ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...me-show-767340 Attached Images
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10-28-2015, 08:19 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	*Chris Hardwick Signs on as Host of New NBC Game Show "The Wall"* by Megan Daley 10/28/15 Chris Hardwick has been named host of NBC’s new primetime game show, "The Wall", the network announced Wednesday. From LeBron James’ SpringHill Entertainment and Glassman Media, "The Wall" follows two-person teams as they attempt to answer trivia questions with big money on the line. For the game, a ball is launched down a giant wall – hence the show’s title – lined with a series of pegs, and then lands in a slot marked with a monetary value. The slot determines how much the duo could win – or lose – based on their trivia answers. (It’s more or less Plinko.) “I’m excited about this series because it’s different than anything on TV right now. It’s got everything — excitement, drama, and action — and it’s something the entire family can watch and root for together. I believe Chris Hardwick brings all of that together in a really entertaining way that people will enjoy,” James said in a statement. “For SpringHill Entertainment, it’s about creating quality and innovative content for all types of audiences, and I’m proud of the exciting projects we continue to be a part of.” Hardwick added: “I love game shows, and partnering with LeBron James and NBC to potentially give away millions of dollars to people who deserve it is an incredible opportunity. (I’m sorry, NBC, I’m hoping to give away a lot of your money.)” NBC has ordered up 10 episodes of the game show, with Hardwick attached to executive produce. Hardwick is currently the host of Comedy Central’s "@midnight" and AMC's "Talking Dead". http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/28...w-nbc-the-wall Attached Images

11-14-2016, 05:38 PM	#5
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	*NBC Sets Premiere Date for "The Wall" from EPs Chris Hardwick & LeBron James* by Erik Pedersen November 14, 2016 NBC’s "The Wall", a new game show hosted by "@midnight‘s" Chris Hardwick, who also executive produces along with LeBron James, will premiere January 3rd at 8pm. The 10-episode series will feature two-person teams related by family, friendship or life experience. They’ll compete for cash that can be won or lost in an instant, depending upon whether a ball bounces their way, or a trivia question is answered correctly. The rules are simple: Get a question correct and a green ball will fall down the four-story wall and add the value of the slot to the players’ winning total. Miss a question and an ominous red ball will fall and deduct the value from the team. Teammates have to work together to build a huge cash prize. As the game progresses, the stakes get even higher when one player is sent into an isolation room behind the wall. It is here where the pair’s faith in each other will be tested as the teammates play the remainder of the game without any communication. More than $12 million is on the line every night, the network says. The series will get a pair of preview airings: 10pm on December 19 after the "America’s Got Talent" holiday special and again at 10pm on January 2, following the premiere of "The New Celebrity Apprentice". "The Wall" is a collaboration between SpringHill Entertainment and Glassman Media with James, Hardwick, Maverick Carter and Andrew Glassman serving as EPs. The series was developed by Glassman Media in conjunction with CORE Media. http://deadline.com/2016/11/the-wall...ck-1201854108/ Attached Images

11-24-2016, 04:51 PM	#7
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,836	I happened to see the preview of The Wall during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and based on the preview The Wall seems like a great game show and when it debuts I can tell you it will be a hit in ratings Bestie
	__________________ Hawkee and Aguilar, Hoping to be a great team

11-08-2015, 06:16 PM	#3
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	This seems more a luck show. Drop a ball down a wall and hit a space! Even with the questions asked and answer, the end result is dropping a ball?

01-10-2016, 03:40 AM	#4
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,648	Weird, the article doesn't say when the show's going to air. Ed.

11-19-2016, 03:59 AM	#6
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,648	Thanks. I'll have to try to remember when it's on and watch and check it out. Ed.

12-14-2016, 03:46 AM	#8
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,836	Yesterday NBC was promoting The Wall like crazy because during the news almost every single commercial that NBC had was for The Wall. So it seems that NBC really has high hopes for The Wall. When I saw the preview for The Wall it looks like a new remake of the 80's game show The Popping Rocker Game that made the late Phil Hartman a star when he was an announcer on it. So with the debut of The Wall coming up NBC will return to bringing quality game shows to TV Bestie

12-21-2016, 02:38 AM	#10
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,596	NBC ran a preview episode on Monday (12/19), which I watched . My guess is it won't be around that long. Picture an hourlong game of Plinko with some questions thrown in to break up the monotony.

12-28-2016, 02:46 AM	#11
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,836	I watched The Wall for the very first time today and let me tell you. The Wall is one of the worst game shows i've seen in history. From the first time I heard about The Wall I expected it to be full of excitement and fun and when I finally saw it I can say it's a disappointment. The gameplay reminded me of NBC's 1 Vs 100 and when I saw the way they designed the wall I think they took inspiration from The Price Is Right's Plinko game and also from the New Year's Eve celebrations where the New Year's Eve ball drops. The questions I found out were indeed easy and I don't know why they have to play video clips before the question is revealed and that is the weakest part of the game. As for the host of The Wall I don't know why NBC chose Chris Hardwick to be the host of the show because I felt that he was weak and trying to do his best but simply I disliked him because of his personality and someone like Howie Mandel or Bill Hader or Billy Gardell could have been a better host for The Wall. So in my humble opinion I can expect The Wall to be cancelled really soon or have weak ratings. I think NBC really had high hopes for The Wall but NBC could do much better next time Bestie

12-28-2016, 12:38 PM	#12
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I saw the show too and didn't think much of it. First an hour is too long. Many half hour shows pack more punch than this show did. The show is just about all luck. Drop a ball and see where it lands. I prefer Jeopardy and the Millionaire.

12-29-2016, 06:28 PM	#14
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	i watched it i thought that it was kind of dumb

01-02-2017, 02:19 PM	#15
Mario500 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2011 Posts: 1,103	The name of this topic should be corrected the program had its premiere this past December.