Valley Forum

Game Show Fan? Ever since the ABC show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” hit it big, and “Is that your final answer?” became a national catch phrase, the number of game shows on primetime television has exploded. But four months into the craze, one show “Winning Lines” has already been cut, and others could be headed for a similar fate. So the San Fernando Valley Business Journal asks: Do you watch the new game shows? Shirley Bower Engraver The Trophy Emporium I’m sick of them. I used to watch game shows as a kid and I still watch “Jeopardy.” But the “Millionaire” thing, I hate it. It takes five minutes for them to answer the question and then more time to say if it’s right. It’s about five minutes of actual game and 25 minutes of hype. Greg Pieschala Executive Vice President Environmental Industries Inc. I’ve seen them a few times. My impression is that they are far too easy. That, and it’s just amazing how quickly something like “Is that your final answer?” is incorporated into everyday vocabulary. But I don’t really watch the shows. Bennett Levin Owner Studio 3 Graphic Design I very rarely watch them. I’m not that taken by them. Occasionally I watch “Jeopardy.” I don’t watch any of the new ones. I’ve watched them a couple times but they don’t interest me. Chris Olsen Law Offices of Christopher Olsen I do watch the new shows occasionally. I think it’s kind of typical, all the knockoffs. Once one (network) does something that’s hot, everyone else jumps on it. I don’t watch the (shows) all the time, but I’ve checked them out. I’ve watched “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” It’s not deliberate, but if it’s on, I’ll watch and see people screw up on easy questions. I’ve seen “Greed” once or twice and it’s obviously a knockoff of “Millionaire,” but it seems a bit harder. The questions are more difficult and you compete in teams and people get knocked out. I haven’t watched “Twenty-One.” They’re pretty popular now, but it’s like anything. I bet in a year, most won’t be on. But who knows. Hank Yuloff Owner Promotionally Minded Ad Specialties The “Millionaire” one: the only time I watch it is when I’m tuning into “Dharma and Greg” and I catch the last few minutes. I’ve never watched the whole show. I’m so not interested in it. I haven’t wanted to watch any of them. I haven’t shown the slightest bit of interest. Christiane Dover Web Designer Computer Resources Unlimited Actually, I don’t watch them. I haven’t even wanted to check any of the new ones out. I just don’t have time for it. Sarah Withers Economic Development Manager City of San Fernando I have a 2-year-old and a 3-year-old, so I only watch kids’ videos and cartoons. I haven’t even seen them. I don’t have time. But I’ve heard a lot about that “Millionaire” one. What do they say, “Is that your final answer?” It seems to be getting a lot of hype. I keep hearing about it, but I’ve never checked it out.