Does GSN's $ spent on programming make sense?

[Rob]

I also posted this on GSN's forum, but wanted the feedback of Family Feud Forum members:

While remembering when I first got GAME SHOW NETWORK in early 2000, I was reflecting on how much great classic programming was shown on the network...then I thought of how different “GSN” looks now, in terms of its program schedule & overall “feel” of the network.

I know many factors have changed over the last 10 years…management, more owners, leasing fees for Sony programs, etc.

Through it all, GSN seems to continue to spend a decent bit of change on their “original” programming over the last couple of years…Baggage, Catch 21, Chain Reaction, 20Q, Bingo America, Late Night Liars, The Newlywed Game, Instant Recall, etc.

Obviously, with the exception of “Lingo”, it appears most GSN original programming has a very short lifespan, in terms of how long new production lasts…though some original program reruns seem to last ridiculously long on-air.

Without knowing specifics, even if anyone can provide reasonable speculation, how much money do you think GSN spends on original programming in a year or two-year period? Now, how much do you think GSN spends on the classic programming it currently airs (Family Feud, Pyramid, Card Sharks, Match Game)?

Do you think that GSN’s spending on short-lived original programming is justified, in relation to what it has on its programming schedule? Is it more cost-effective to spend money on production of 4 or 5 shows of original programming (from the ground-up) than it is to lease more classic programming (i.e. Wheel of Fortune or…gasp, the Goodson-Todman library)?

Personally, I feel as though if GSN has the money to throw at all of the short-lived original shows produced over the past 3 – 4 years, maybe their efforts & money would’ve been better served to get behind 1 or 2 really reputable shows to produce LONG-TERM and use the excess money towards more classic programming. What do you think?

[gameshowmaniac]

well they should wait and see if a show is a success before they throw money. Look at the way Double Dare began on Nick for a great example

[shea6408]

I think Game Show Network's primary mission should be showing classic game shows. The occasional "new" game show, either orginal or a revival of an older one, can be sprinkled into the mix.

Documentary shows about game shows, such as the the program about the Michael Larson Press Your Luck episodes, are okay, as are lighter programming like the Game Show Moments Gone Bananas clip shows (though I could do without the audience members re-creating games and stunts from the original shows).

They should not be doing "reality" shows about game show hosts.

And don't get me started on those [CENSORED] poker shows! How do those qualify as "game" shows? Because they show people sitting around playing card games? Well, why not do shows where people are sitting around playing actual board games? Not game shows based on board games, but get a few people around a table, grab a "Monopoly" game off the shelf, and film them playing it!

[Ellindigh]

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