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Old 06-21-01 | 08:30 PM
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Did anybody besides me watch this show? As a fan of the game, I was mildly curious as to how it would come across on screen. I thought it was mildly entertaining but, as much as I'm glad to see Paul "Pee-Wee" Whatshisface back in front of the camera, I thought he was trying a little too hard. He just came across as annoyingly "cutesy" to me. The $2,000,000 question was humorous...the first time. It seems that they're gonna do that every show, though, unless they come up with some different gags. Something tells me this show won't last long.
Old 06-21-01 | 08:56 PM
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i saw it... interesting, but not something id watch regularly.
Old 06-21-01 | 09:10 PM
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Old 06-21-01 | 10:00 PM
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There were a couple instances when I laughed out loud in both episodes, which is more than I can say for any network sitcom recently.

Still, it wasn't something even remotely approaching "appointment" television. The non-quiz part of the show--the general script--seemed pretty flat and tame, although the question writers were pretty good...
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This show sucked hard. The "simple questions" got old real quick - my wife and I kept looking at each other like, "Is this really IT!?" We switched the channel quickly.
Old 06-22-01 | 09:36 AM
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Only saw the first one, got the other on tape for later. I like the way it trashes game shows, but then, I've always liked trashing establishment.

The best was when he took away money from the contestants to pay the band. Loved that. But I don't think there's enough to keep it fresh. I mean, just how much schtick can you do with the concept? Can't be more than to last maybe a half dozen shows before we start seeing the same gag over and over??

But then, how long did the Gong Show last?
Old 06-22-01 | 09:48 AM
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where are the songs?!?! they were a cool part of the game!

Flush your head down the latrine, ease its way with sour cream, sixteen!
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And where was the Snickerclish Restroom (Gibberish Question)?
Old 06-22-01 | 10:36 AM
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And where was the Snickerclish Restroom (Gibberish Question)?
oh yeah, that thing was cool too
Old 06-22-01 | 06:52 PM
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where are the songs?!?! they were a cool part of the game!

Flush your head down the latrine, ease its way with sour cream, sixteen!


My favorite is "You're my Question 4, forevermore, I love you -- my Question 4: Question 4, the question that cares."
Old 06-22-01 | 09:53 PM
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It didn't seem that funny, and it felt like Peewee was trying way too hard. I didn't even bother to finish watching the first episode. It just made me want to play the real game, which is much funnier and faster paced.

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