I updated the post with news that Buzzr would run Richard Simmons' Dream Maker, of all things, as part of the stunt. I got the news secondhand from a commenter who seemed a little nonplussed that this non-game show would turn up on the diginet.
Well, Buzzr has now sent me the news directly. In my e-mail today...
A buzzer and a bell? What could this mean? That’s right, folks: Lost and Found is back September 11th until September 15th. BUZZR has searched every nook and cranny of its vaults to bring you some hidden gems, including never-before-seen programming like Trivia Trap with Bob Eubanks and Richard Simmons' Dream Maker. Stay tuned for more details!
We’ve been listening to what you have to say; and, we’re doing something about it. Coming this Fall, we are adding more episodes and new game shows. Keep an eye out for updates and details from BUZZR in the coming weeks.
So the news looks to be real. As I commented in the update, word that GSN was running Dream Maker would produce wailing and gnashing of teeth on the oldies boards. As it is, the same news from Buzzr is being passed over with embarrassed silence or a few chuckles. The double standard is nothing new, but it is noteworthy.
By the way, Trivia Trap is not a terrific addition, either. But at least it's a game show. Anyway, we'll see if this Dream Maker experiment means that Buzzr will try more non-game show stuff in the future. Game show oldies are a narrow niche within a narrow niche, after all.
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