Out of all of ABC's Game Show reboots (excepting for Wheel of Fortune), I think Michael does the best job of hosting. He embraces the method of building drama the way Dick Clark mastered. My only complaint about the show is...the contestants should be receiving clues in the Winner's Circle. Not the celebrities.
I'm grateful that they brought back the $100,000 pyramid since the late Dick Clark Era of the $100,000 pyramid and Michael Strahan is doing excellent job hosting pyramid the late Dick Clark would be proud of.
He sure is doing a great job, and I applaud him for his excellent execution. The only thing I do not like are the risqué categories or clue words that they use. It is sad that a decent family show is now a TV-14 rating, which is a huge shame because I remember learning my words watching the Dick Clark version reruns when I grew up in the late 80s and early 90s. What is odd about this format is that the contestant gives the clues in the winner's circle; I have yet to see a contestant sit in the receiving chair as they used to do in the Dick Clark/Bill Cullen years. Other than that, the show is great for what it is.
I "don't know anything"? I thank you for your sheer negativity, disparaging remarks, and your hostility toward me. Telling others what they can and cannot do shows who you are. How would you feel if I said the same things to you? I choose not to because I choose to be professional and kind to others; I show integrity when treating others the way they want to be treated themselves, and I wished others would display this core value. Being a game show enthusiast for over 25 years, I observe what I observe. When I watched at least four episodes of this version of Pyramid, the first thing I observed was the TV-14 rating. This proves that the game show is not suitable for everyone, especially children, which is why I commented about my first-hand experience when I grew up watching the Dick Clark era programs. On this version, I noticed the sexual references, and jokes that have connotations, which, IMHO, does not belong on a show that is considered as a family show--there is nothing wrong with showing decency; modern programming have capitalized on these negative references and connotations, and it is quite a shame. The categories are challenging, but doable. Contestants giving the Winner Circle clues consistently (this change began during the Mike Richards run) is a different element from the Dick Clark/Bill Cullen era because, during their era, they elected to receive/give the clues. It is better for the contestant to elect to receive/give because the contestant would have a better advantage in displaying their strengths. Overall, this revival version is far better than the Donny Osmond version.
I've been a Pyramid fan for decades. Back when the show was produced in NYC, I was able to get in to a taping at the old ABC Studio TV-15 (The Elysee Theater), long since demolished. In the old versions, they had a stable of guests who had played the game over and over and knew it well. They practiced it. I remember Dick Clark saying that one time when a contestant did want to give the clues. Also, the guests were very sharp (e.g. Shelley Smith, LeVar Burton, Mary Cadorette, Markie Post, David Graf, Betty White, Charlie Seibert, and others I can't remember). The current crop of personalities can't hold a candle to them. As far as Michael Strahan is concerned, he ain't no Dick Clark but he does the job OK. The TV-14 rating is an absolute travesty. Maybe they have to do it because the show is on at night. I wish they'd bring it back daytime and make it a family show again.
Yeah, they've really relaxed enforcement of that rule over various incarnations of the Pyramid. I like them being lax, but here it really was a pretty clear giveaway and not really a modifier we really use much for "doctor." My clue: a VERY SICK patient. A CRITICAL patient.
Urgent isn’t really a synonym for emergency, though its usage as a clue is wonky at best. You couldn’t get away with saying “Call 911, it’s an urgent.”
@@onnapnewourgent care and emergency care are often the same place. If you go to hospital and say you need urgent care….they’re not sending you to general practitioner
Took me a few seconds, but I thought of "A recently injured person" for "Things in an emergency room". I instantly said "the bird" for things you flip.
Actually, I came up with another illegal clue... he says "an urgent doctor". I looked this up, a synonym for "urgent" which is "emergent", which is a form of "emergency".
Urgent and emergent are two very different words. In healthcare, these two words aren't interchangeable. Ex. Hypertensive urgency vs. hypertensive emergency.
That is a good point why didn't he said that it would have never went down to the wire but I am glad he finally said Flapjacks and got it in before it reached 0.
No because "read" is the keyword. He was very lucky that she said the answer before he completely whatever he was about to say because it VERY likely would have been something illegal.
Jamie Farr got buzzed in the 80s version because he said "Things That Have Static" for Things That Cling. Guess the judges are more lenient now than then.
If Jamie had stopped himself before he said Static, Bob Stewart would not have buzzed him. At the point Jamie said Static, Jamie is conveying the essence of the subject which is not allowed. The rules of the Winners' Circle are generally as follows: * GIVE ONLY A LIST OF ITEMS THAT FIT INTO THE SUBJECT * DO NOT PANTOMIME * DO NOT DESCRIBE THE SUBJECT * DO NOT CONVEY THE OPERATIVE WORD OF THE SUBJECT * DO NOT USE SYNONYMS THAT DIRECTLY RELATE TO THE OPERATIVE WORD OF THE SUBJECT Subjects like "What XXX Might Say" You may speak for XXX, but you can't describe XXX. Example if the subject is "What Dick Clark Might Say" you're allowed to say "I'm the host of American Bandstand and Pyramid"or any famous tagline that Dick Clark might say. On the same token, you couldn't use "I'm America's Oldest Teenager" because that's describing Dick Clark, even though it is technically something me might say.
I'm more partial for Dick Clark might say with either "For $25 000 Here is your first subject... GO" or "Thank you, Jack Clark. This is the $25 000 Pyramid"
David Hammond two seconds though If “I’m America’s oldest teenager” is something Dick Clark would say, then if a judge buzzed you it may be a massive head wrecker More then likely that would result in a talk and possibly it going in your favour as a grey area clue
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I'm an old fan of the Pyramid show but have not watched the new version. Is it typical now for the contestants to give the clues in the winner's circle? In the old days they almost always chose to receive.
I think the issue is since they don't have returning contestants they can lose their possible one shot in the winner's circle by giving an illegal clue. By having the contestants give the clues any illegal answers are within their control.
I'm not sure how to feel about "flapjacks" for "things you flip". "flip" and "flap" are kinda the same thing according to dictionary.com but then again he said "flapjacks" and not "flap". judges?
For "things you flip" I would have loved him to say: "pages in a book, a coin ... the bird!" lol
"pages in a book" would get buzzed for use of a prepositional phrase to describe.
Yeah, this game is so specific, it's a bit nerve-wracking. "Book pages" works, I guess.
"A ghost"
a run down house
A light switch.
Out of all of ABC's Game Show reboots (excepting for Wheel of Fortune), I think Michael does the best job of hosting. He embraces the method of building drama the way Dick Clark mastered. My only complaint about the show is...the contestants should be receiving clues in the Winner's Circle. Not the celebrities.
That was at the option of the contestant, for most of the Pyramid's various runs, wasn't it? Most would receive but not all.
At 1:19 the contestant said “Things that you…” I am surprised he wasn’t buzzed for saying that.
I am a bit too, but he never got to the key word.
Love seeing someone win! This is great!
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I'm grateful that they brought back the $100,000 pyramid since the late Dick Clark Era of the $100,000 pyramid and Michael Strahan is doing excellent job hosting pyramid the late Dick Clark would be proud of.
He sure is doing a great job, and I applaud him for his excellent execution. The only thing I do not like are the risqué categories or clue words that they use. It is sad that a decent family show is now a TV-14 rating, which is a huge shame because I remember learning my words watching the Dick Clark version reruns when I grew up in the late 80s and early 90s. What is odd about this format is that the contestant gives the clues in the winner's circle; I have yet to see a contestant sit in the receiving chair as they used to do in the Dick Clark/Bill Cullen years. Other than that, the show is great for what it is.
Get over yourself, you don't know anything, shut up!
I "don't know anything"? I thank you for your sheer negativity, disparaging remarks, and your hostility toward me. Telling others what they can and cannot do shows who you are. How would you feel if I said the same things to you? I choose not to because I choose to be professional and kind to others; I show integrity when treating others the way they want to be treated themselves, and I wished others would display this core value.
Being a game show enthusiast for over 25 years, I observe what I observe. When I watched at least four episodes of this version of Pyramid, the first thing I observed was the TV-14 rating. This proves that the game show is not suitable for everyone, especially children, which is why I commented about my first-hand experience when I grew up watching the Dick Clark era programs. On this version, I noticed the sexual references, and jokes that have connotations, which, IMHO, does not belong on a show that is considered as a family show--there is nothing wrong with showing decency; modern programming have capitalized on these negative references and connotations, and it is quite a shame.
The categories are challenging, but doable. Contestants giving the Winner Circle clues consistently (this change began during the Mike Richards run) is a different element from the Dick Clark/Bill Cullen era because, during their era, they elected to receive/give the clues. It is better for the contestant to elect to receive/give because the contestant would have a better advantage in displaying their strengths. Overall, this revival version is far better than the Donny Osmond version.
As far as more mature content goes, it airs at 10 pm, so that's probably why they can get away with it.
I've been a Pyramid fan for decades. Back when the show was produced in NYC, I was able to get in to a taping at the old ABC Studio TV-15 (The Elysee Theater), long since demolished. In the old versions, they had a stable of guests who had played the game over and over and knew it well. They practiced it. I remember Dick Clark saying that one time when a contestant did want to give the clues. Also, the guests were very sharp (e.g. Shelley Smith, LeVar Burton, Mary Cadorette, Markie Post, David Graf, Betty White, Charlie Seibert, and others I can't remember). The current crop of personalities can't hold a candle to them. As far as Michael Strahan is concerned, he ain't no Dick Clark but he does the job OK. The TV-14 rating is an absolute travesty. Maybe they have to do it because the show is on at night. I wish they'd bring it back daytime and make it a family show again.
Michael you are the best thing that ever happened to host this show👍
Mike Richards? Sorry.
He does a good job but he isn't Dick Clark.
Sorry.
Ken Jennings has been the best person that's ever happened to host Jeopardy!
I’m shocked the “urgent” clue was allowed since it’s a synonym of emergency.
Yeah, they've really relaxed enforcement of that rule over various incarnations of the Pyramid. I like them being lax, but here it really was a pretty clear giveaway and not really a modifier we really use much for "doctor."
My clue: a VERY SICK patient. A CRITICAL patient.
Urgent isn’t really a synonym for emergency, though its usage as a clue is wonky at best. You couldn’t get away with saying “Call 911, it’s an urgent.”
@@onnapnewourgent care and emergency care are often the same place. If you go to hospital and say you need urgent care….they’re not sending you to general practitioner
DAMN these computer screen boxes flip so SLOW. You lose a 3 seconds in each round just from that
Did they REALLY have to add that bass drone to that heavenly BOOP, BOOP, BOOP, BOOP? Peace.
THINGS YOU FLIP: A run-down house, your “lid,” the “bird,” book pages, etc.
Took me a few seconds, but I thought of "A recently injured person" for "Things in an emergency room".
I instantly said "the bird" for things you flip.
Actually, I came up with another illegal clue... he says "an urgent doctor". I looked this up, a synonym for "urgent" which is "emergent", which is a form of "emergency".
Not according to OUR source it is not. Plus something can be urgent and not be an emergency!
But then again what is an "urgent doctor". I thought that judges buzzed for similar things in the Winners Circle.
Urgent and emergent are two very different words. In healthcare, these two words aren't interchangeable. Ex. Hypertensive urgency vs. hypertensive emergency.
Yeah, I was surprised that they let that one go. "a crash cart," "revival eqipment," "heart attack victims" would all have been better clues.
@@tomillakockingbird1754 also "paramedics, car crash victims, blood bags."
She got it (WITH ONE SECOND LEFT ON THE CLOCK), YEAH!!
Whoa! That was a close call.
2:02 now that's GIF worthy
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That is a good point why didn't he said that it would have never went down to the wire but I am glad he finally said Flapjacks and got it in before it reached 0.
gone not went
THE BIRD!!!!!!!!😎
LIGHT SWITCH
He messed up at 01:15 by saying THREE words: "Things That You". But they still allowed it?
Oh yeah right at the buzzer!!
1:57
Shouldn't they have buzzed him on "Things you read" because you clearly hear him say "things that you", which is two of the words on the board?
No because "read" is the keyword. He was very lucky that she said the answer before he completely whatever he was about to say because it VERY likely would have been something illegal.
Jamie Farr got buzzed in the 80s version because he said "Things That Have Static" for Things That Cling. Guess the judges are more lenient now than then.
If Jamie had stopped himself before he said Static, Bob Stewart would not have buzzed him. At the point Jamie said Static, Jamie is conveying the essence of the subject which is not allowed.
The rules of the Winners' Circle are generally as follows:
* GIVE ONLY A LIST OF ITEMS THAT FIT INTO THE SUBJECT
* DO NOT PANTOMIME
* DO NOT DESCRIBE THE SUBJECT
* DO NOT CONVEY THE OPERATIVE WORD OF THE SUBJECT
* DO NOT USE SYNONYMS THAT DIRECTLY RELATE TO THE OPERATIVE WORD OF THE SUBJECT
Subjects like "What XXX Might Say" You may speak for XXX, but you can't describe XXX. Example if the subject is "What Dick Clark Might Say" you're allowed to say "I'm the host of American Bandstand and Pyramid"or any famous tagline that Dick Clark might say. On the same token, you couldn't use "I'm America's Oldest Teenager" because that's describing Dick Clark, even though it is technically something me might say.
I'm more partial for Dick Clark might say with either "For $25 000 Here is your first subject... GO" or "Thank you, Jack Clark. This is the $25 000 Pyramid"
David Hammond two seconds though
If “I’m America’s oldest teenager” is something Dick Clark would say, then if a judge buzzed you it may be a massive head wrecker
More then likely that would result in a talk and possibly it going in your favour as a grey area clue
"Things you flip"? Would've said the bird...
That was my first thought. That's actually a really good clue.
Kyle could've said a light switch.
i would have said "middle finger" for "things you flip"...
I never realized how fast that clock goes. That is NOT 60 seconds!
Extreme ambulance proximity
too descriptive
1:39 20 Seconds Before $100000
What'll be next: The $1,000,000 Pyramid?
When does the new season begin
Sunday, June 11, 2017
He almost screwed up on that read one. He panicked and said ‘things that you r...” I kind of think he should have gotten buzzed on that.
In the old days he would've. Dick Clark didn't play.
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The New $25,000 Pyramid
I'm an old fan of the Pyramid show but have not watched the new version. Is it typical now for the contestants to give the clues in the winner's circle? In the old days they almost always chose to receive.
I believe they still can choose which side they want.
I think the issue is since they don't have returning contestants they can lose their possible one shot in the winner's circle by giving an illegal clue. By having the contestants give the clues any illegal answers are within their control.
He probably said "cups", thinking back to clues of the third subject.
I wondered what Andy Kaufmans son was doing now.
There's no way his clues would've been acceptable in the real Pyramid game. What a joke. Awful
I'm glad they don't buzz every clue now.I mean long as they aren't saying the exact thing on the board then it shouldn't be a problem.
@@charleshicks9440 there are rules to the game, otherwise it would be too easy and everyone would win. you can't give synonyms.
Why is there no closed captioning???
The machine couldn't understand Strahan
Kyle is HOT
Ok
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I'm not sure how to feel about "flapjacks" for "things you flip". "flip" and "flap" are kinda the same thing according to dictionary.com but then again he said "flapjacks" and not "flap". judges?
flip implies an overturning.