Post by mrsticka on Dec 19, 2023 8:28:46 GMT
In 1993, NBC briefly revived "Scrabble" with Chuck Woolery hosting again. They also had "Scattergories" with Dick Clark. If no one remembers these shows, then fine. I don't blame you. They weren't on very long. But here's how I envision the shows going:
Scrabble–
-The show still comes back in 1993 after a 3-year hiatus. Once again, Chuck Woolery hosts and Charlie Tuna is once again the announcer.
-The graphics in the intro were similar to the ones used in the original 80’s version, with the squares being white, pink and blue instead of all gold. The letters that make the “Scrabble” logo appearing on various squares across the board and then forming the “Scrabble” logo are restored.
-The “Scrabble” logo on the set is replaced with the original one from the 80’s version and it’s used on the floor stand and board cube doors. On the floor stand in the middle of the stage, its white blocks with black outlines and black letters. On the board cube doors, it’s white blocks with red outlines and red letters.
-The board cube now has more neon lights and flashing animations.
-The cube was able to rotate to the other side for the Sprint Round.
-The neon lights surrounding the contestant’s score and letter displays are white instead of red.
-The blue backdrops behind the contestants (for the main crossword game) now alternate flash back and forth during contestants’ introductions along with the rest of the flashing animations.
-Stoppers (letters not in a word) are still indicated by octagon-shaped "stop sign" stoppers.
-The ringers on the contestant podiums do not sound right when the contestant hits the buzzer. Now they sound after the buzzer is hit just like in the original version. And now the podium on the right (the one usually occupied by the male contestant) still has its original ringer. In the Sprint round, the plungers (that stop the clock) are the same way. The bell doesn't sound exactly when the contestant hits it. Instead, it sounds after the contestant hits it.
-The jackpot for the Sprint round is $5,000. Whenever a contestant does not win the bonus sprint, the jackpot increases by $1,000.
-The blue and pink bonus squares are still money for the contestants instead of being added to the jackpot. And Chuck once again hands them the money counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… when he does. He uses actual money instead of just play money colored blue or pink.
-During the closing credits, Charlie’s old prerecorded message from the original version is still used; “Scrabble” starring Chuck Woolery is produced in association with Exposure Unlimited. This game is based on the Scrabble brand crossword game. This is Charlie Tuna speaking”.
Scattergories–
-John Cramer is the announcer instead of Charlie Tuna and he introduces the celebrity guests and also Dick in the intro instead of the celebrities introducing themselves and Dick. Dick says hi to everyone, talks about the game and the jackpot and then has John introduce the contestants.
-The music cue in the bonus round, which was used for the Sprint round on “Scrabble” (the hi-hat) is instead the music piece for when contestants give answers in the main game.
-There are 4 buzzers in front of the contestants. One for each contestant. Instead of raising their hands when they want to answer, they hit buzzers. On the podiums are 4 lights. When a contestant hits his or her buzzer, the light under him or her lights up.
-The celebrity guests are inside the studio in a private room offstage wearing headphones so they can’t hear contestants’ answers. And they remove them upon being asked questions by Dick.
-During the closing credits, they have a prerecorded closing message similiar to the original version of “Scrabble”’s. John now closes the show with “Scattergories” starring Dick Clark is produced in association with Exposure Unlimited. This game is based on the Scattergories brand crossword game. This is John Cramer speaking.”
Now originally, both shows were only temporary fill-ins until John Tesh and Leeza Gibbons were available for their talk show "John and Leeza". But this time, their show was syndicated.
-Both shows have actual audiences in their studios instead of using fake/canned cheers and applause. And the audiences get seen once in a while. On "Scrabble", they still have kids and teens in the audience frequently.
-What doesn't change on both shows is during the closing credits, the old fanfare for Reg Grundy Productions was never restored on either show. They just continue to let the shows’ respective theme songs play while the RG logo appears on screen and the announcer says “Scrabble/Scattergories” is a Reg Grundy Production”.
Both "Scrabble" and "Scattergories" return for second seasons in the fall of 1993. However, they both have low ratings. So they're finally canceled in June 1994.
Scrabble–
-The show still comes back in 1993 after a 3-year hiatus. Once again, Chuck Woolery hosts and Charlie Tuna is once again the announcer.
-The graphics in the intro were similar to the ones used in the original 80’s version, with the squares being white, pink and blue instead of all gold. The letters that make the “Scrabble” logo appearing on various squares across the board and then forming the “Scrabble” logo are restored.
-The “Scrabble” logo on the set is replaced with the original one from the 80’s version and it’s used on the floor stand and board cube doors. On the floor stand in the middle of the stage, its white blocks with black outlines and black letters. On the board cube doors, it’s white blocks with red outlines and red letters.
-The board cube now has more neon lights and flashing animations.
-The cube was able to rotate to the other side for the Sprint Round.
-The neon lights surrounding the contestant’s score and letter displays are white instead of red.
-The blue backdrops behind the contestants (for the main crossword game) now alternate flash back and forth during contestants’ introductions along with the rest of the flashing animations.
-Stoppers (letters not in a word) are still indicated by octagon-shaped "stop sign" stoppers.
-The ringers on the contestant podiums do not sound right when the contestant hits the buzzer. Now they sound after the buzzer is hit just like in the original version. And now the podium on the right (the one usually occupied by the male contestant) still has its original ringer. In the Sprint round, the plungers (that stop the clock) are the same way. The bell doesn't sound exactly when the contestant hits it. Instead, it sounds after the contestant hits it.
-The jackpot for the Sprint round is $5,000. Whenever a contestant does not win the bonus sprint, the jackpot increases by $1,000.
-The blue and pink bonus squares are still money for the contestants instead of being added to the jackpot. And Chuck once again hands them the money counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… when he does. He uses actual money instead of just play money colored blue or pink.
-During the closing credits, Charlie’s old prerecorded message from the original version is still used; “Scrabble” starring Chuck Woolery is produced in association with Exposure Unlimited. This game is based on the Scrabble brand crossword game. This is Charlie Tuna speaking”.
Scattergories–
-John Cramer is the announcer instead of Charlie Tuna and he introduces the celebrity guests and also Dick in the intro instead of the celebrities introducing themselves and Dick. Dick says hi to everyone, talks about the game and the jackpot and then has John introduce the contestants.
-The music cue in the bonus round, which was used for the Sprint round on “Scrabble” (the hi-hat) is instead the music piece for when contestants give answers in the main game.
-There are 4 buzzers in front of the contestants. One for each contestant. Instead of raising their hands when they want to answer, they hit buzzers. On the podiums are 4 lights. When a contestant hits his or her buzzer, the light under him or her lights up.
-The celebrity guests are inside the studio in a private room offstage wearing headphones so they can’t hear contestants’ answers. And they remove them upon being asked questions by Dick.
-During the closing credits, they have a prerecorded closing message similiar to the original version of “Scrabble”’s. John now closes the show with “Scattergories” starring Dick Clark is produced in association with Exposure Unlimited. This game is based on the Scattergories brand crossword game. This is John Cramer speaking.”
Now originally, both shows were only temporary fill-ins until John Tesh and Leeza Gibbons were available for their talk show "John and Leeza". But this time, their show was syndicated.
-Both shows have actual audiences in their studios instead of using fake/canned cheers and applause. And the audiences get seen once in a while. On "Scrabble", they still have kids and teens in the audience frequently.
-What doesn't change on both shows is during the closing credits, the old fanfare for Reg Grundy Productions was never restored on either show. They just continue to let the shows’ respective theme songs play while the RG logo appears on screen and the announcer says “Scrabble/Scattergories” is a Reg Grundy Production”.
Both "Scrabble" and "Scattergories" return for second seasons in the fall of 1993. However, they both have low ratings. So they're finally canceled in June 1994.
