Michael Strahan To Host Rebooted "The $100,000 Pyramid" on ABC - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 01-08-2016, 10:06 PM

"The $100,000 Pyramid" Rebooted at ABC, Michael Strahan to Host
by Michael Ausiello
January 8, 2016

ABC is reviving "The $100,000 Pyramid" for a 10-episode primetime run this summer, with Michael Strahan succeeding the late Dick Clark as host.

As noted by Vulture, which broke the news, this will mark the first time "Pyramid" will air as a weekly primetime series; previously, the franchise only ran in daytime, on cable or as an early-evening syndicated show.

"Pyramid" launched in 1973 — then titled "The $10,000 Pyramid" — and went on to spawn seven different versions.

The most recent incarnation aired in 2012 in GSN.

http://tvline.com/2016/01/08/the-100...-strahan-host/

howilu · 01-10-2016, 01:26 AM

I thinks it's great to see The $100,000 Pyramid back on broadcast TV-and in prime time. Since the original version debuted in 1973, it has aired in daytime, syndication and recently cable under the title The Pyramid but never on any network prime time lineup.

To me, it could mean a bigger audience for the reboot of one of TV's most durable word games and a chance for more viewers to see IMHO the best bonus round of any game show in TV history. ABC will be in The Winner's Circle this summer.

simmytbone · 01-10-2016, 02:45 AM

Michael Strahan will be the 6th host of this awesome franchise

The others were the late TV Icon Dick Clark, the late Dean of Game Shows Bill Cullen, Former Hollywood Square John Davidson, 70's Teen Idol Donny Osmond and Mike Richards who is now the current Executive Producer of The Price is Right

Mr. Strahan, please make Mr. Clark and Uncle Bill Proud

Edward216 · 01-10-2016, 03:29 AM

Interesting. I'll have to check it out to see how Michael Strahan does. I could swear I read a few years ago that they were trying to bring Pyramid back and they were talking to Conan O'Brien's sidekick Andy Richter about hosting it. I think he'd be all right too, but he certainly would bring a different dynamic to the show.

Ed.

LeeBlue · 02-06-2016, 10:40 AM

This should be fun -- esp during prime time.

There are not a lot of new shows that I watch in the evening.

Looking forward to the Pyramid and Michael Strahan.

JSP · 02-06-2016, 12:57 PM

Somebody out there thinks Michael Strahan has an entertainment value I just don't see.

Babalu · 02-14-2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JSP

Somebody out there thinks Michael Strahan has an entertainment value I just don't see.

Certainly not me. I don't know what anyone sees in that big dope.

SitcomsOffline · 02-15-2016, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Babalu

Certainly not me. I don't know what anyone sees in that big dope.

I can see how one would think he's being overexposed.

But, on the flip side, he's exactly what the television industry's looking for. Essentially, a charismatic and modestly attractive black man that's unlikely to rock any boats.

Babalu · 02-16-2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SitcomsOffline

I can see how one would think he's being overexposed.

But, on the flip side, he's exactly what the television industry's looking for. Essentially, a charismatic and modestly attractive black man that's unlikely to rock any boats.

Maybe the television industry is looking for that in their infinite politically correct stupidity but I'm certainly not.

JamesG · 06-27-2016, 04:06 PM

Ratings: "$100,000 Pyramid" Reboot Leads ABC to Easy Sunday Win
by Matt Webb Mitovich
June 27, 2016

Its revival of "$100,000 Pyramid" paid big dividends for ABC on Sunday night, besting all broadcast-TV comers with 8 million total viewers and a 1.7 demo rating.

Bookending the Michael Strahan-hosted game show reboot, "Celebrity Family Feud" did 7.8 mil/15, while the Alec Baldwin-hosted "Match Game" premiered to 6.7 mil/1.5.

http://tvline.com/2016/06/27/100000-...e-ratings-abc/

dare2be · 06-27-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Babalu

Maybe the television industry is looking for that in their infinite politically correct stupidity but I'm certainly not.

I didn't expect much considering his previous TV exposure as an NFL analyst, but he carried himself well as a host and did not detract from the enjoyment of this classic game show.

WatcherofOldTV · 06-28-2016, 12:54 PM

He stinks as a host.
Boring and fake..he tries to be funny and cool but he's not.
Frankly, he doesn't seem very smart.

Coffeecup · 07-12-2016, 10:06 AM

I think Michael did fine job. What bothers me is the star contestants. Do they do any prep/practice work on this show.?
Martha Stewart only got one answer in one round. The poor way they describe clues. One was Hot dogs. One of the stars tried to show eating a hot dog. She flubs for many seconds. How about saying Hamburgs, or other name for a frank, weiner. I am sure the contestant would have gotten the word of Hot dog. Plus the round of playing for $50.000.00, the judges are a little easy of what the correct answer is.

MRPITT · 07-12-2016, 02:06 PM

I would have watched this and Match Game, but the presence of Rosie O'Donnell makes it unappealing to me.

icecream · 07-12-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MRPITT

I would have watched this and Match Game, but the presence of Rosie O'Donnell makes it unappealing to me.

Rosie was just on the pilot, they have different guests each week.

01-08-2016, 10:06 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,985	Michael Strahan To Host Rebooted "The $100,000 Pyramid" on ABC *"The $100,000 Pyramid" Rebooted at ABC, Michael Strahan to Host* by Michael Ausiello January 8, 2016 ABC is reviving "The $100,000 Pyramid" for a 10-episode primetime run this summer, with Michael Strahan succeeding the late Dick Clark as host. As noted by Vulture, which broke the news, this will mark the first time "Pyramid" will air as a weekly primetime series; previously, the franchise only ran in daytime, on cable or as an early-evening syndicated show. "Pyramid" launched in 1973 — then titled "The $10,000 Pyramid" — and went on to spawn seven different versions. The most recent incarnation aired in 2012 in GSN. http://tvline.com/2016/01/08/the-100...-strahan-host/ Attached Images

01-10-2016, 02:45 AM	#3
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,514	Michael Strahan will be the 6th host of this awesome franchise The others were the late TV Icon Dick Clark, the late Dean of Game Shows Bill Cullen, Former Hollywood Square John Davidson, 70's Teen Idol Donny Osmond and Mike Richards who is now the current Executive Producer of The Price is Right Mr. Strahan, please make Mr. Clark and Uncle Bill Proud
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01-10-2016, 01:26 AM	#2
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,958	I thinks it's great to see The $100,000 Pyramid back on broadcast TV-and in prime time. Since the original version debuted in 1973, it has aired in daytime, syndication and recently cable under the title The Pyramid but never on any network prime time lineup. To me, it could mean a bigger audience for the reboot of one of TV's most durable word games and a chance for more viewers to see IMHO the best bonus round of any game show in TV history. ABC will be in The Winner's Circle this summer.

01-10-2016, 03:29 AM	#4
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,625	Interesting. I'll have to check it out to see how Michael Strahan does. I could swear I read a few years ago that they were trying to bring Pyramid back and they were talking to Conan O'Brien's sidekick Andy Richter about hosting it. I think he'd be all right too, but he certainly would bring a different dynamic to the show. Ed.

02-06-2016, 10:40 AM	#5
LeeBlue Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 16, 2006 Location: NYS Posts: 871	This should be fun -- esp during prime time. There are not a lot of new shows that I watch in the evening. Looking forward to the Pyramid and Michael Strahan.

02-06-2016, 12:57 PM	#6
JSP Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 19, 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,735	Somebody out there thinks Michael Strahan has an entertainment value I just don't see.

06-27-2016, 04:06 PM	#10
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,985	*Ratings: "$100,000 Pyramid" Reboot Leads ABC to Easy Sunday Win* by Matt Webb Mitovich June 27, 2016 Its revival of "$100,000 Pyramid" paid big dividends for ABC on Sunday night, besting all broadcast-TV comers with 8 million total viewers and a 1.7 demo rating. Bookending the Michael Strahan-hosted game show reboot, "Celebrity Family Feud" did 7.8 mil/15, while the Alec Baldwin-hosted "Match Game" premiered to 6.7 mil/1.5. http://tvline.com/2016/06/27/100000-...e-ratings-abc/

06-28-2016, 12:54 PM	#12
WatcherofOldTV Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2011 Posts: 138	He stinks as a host. Boring and fake..he tries to be funny and cool but he's not. Frankly, he doesn't seem very smart.

07-12-2016, 10:06 AM	#13
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,176	I think Michael did fine job. What bothers me is the star contestants. Do they do any prep/practice work on this show.? Martha Stewart only got one answer in one round. The poor way they describe clues. One was Hot dogs. One of the stars tried to show eating a hot dog. She flubs for many seconds. How about saying Hamburgs, or other name for a frank, weiner. I am sure the contestant would have gotten the word of Hot dog. Plus the round of playing for $50.000.00, the judges are a little easy of what the correct answer is.

07-12-2016, 02:06 PM	#14
MRPITT Member Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2011 Posts: 1,678	I would have watched this and Match Game, but the presence of Rosie O'Donnell makes it unappealing to me.