Covering The Story with a Book Cover

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This week.....GSN gets some cover stories......

Somebody gets X'd as an X-Factor judge.....

And Clarktoberfest continues. All this and.....


Taylor Swift for President!!!!!



Let's..............Get.....................Lit!!!!!!!!!!



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Brian Hull: From coast to coast..............

And Across America.....and the world.........this is..............

Now here is America's favorite contestant, Pierre Kelly!!!!! 

Me: Umm.......Thank you Brian Hull, our impersonating byproduct, and please remind me next time to speed up the drive-thru at Rocket Roasters because you were imitating Dracula from Hotel Transylvania while trying to get my bacon and sausage sandwich and my strawberry smoothie. Anyways, he's here while our announcer voice in your head Madi2Themax takes a vacay in Central City for 2 weeks and you're here for Game show Live! As live as it gets, as live as it happens and as live whenever you feel like it. Let's get into it with......

 The whatstrending.com Opening Toss-Up story.  

Game Show Network's COVER STORY, a one-hour documentary series that looks at the fascinating personalities, memorable moments and outrageous scandals in and around the most popular games and shows of all time will return to Sundays this fall at 7 p.m. ET, beginning on October 21 with COVER STORY: Game Show Super Contestants.

The premiere episode will explore the incredible stories of contestants who won the largest prizes and had the most memorable wins on some of the most popular and beloved game shows. From Ken Jennings' record 74-game-winning streak on "Jeopardy!" to Caitlyn Burke guessing a 27-letter "Wheel of Fortune" phrase with just one letter, to Georgia School Superintendent Kathy Cox winning $1 Million on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" this COVER STORY will go IN DEPTH with never-before-seen interviews of TV's greatest contestants and delve into the effects of the winnings on their life - what they did with their huge prizes and where they are now.

Upcoming new episodes include:
- COVER STORY: THE NEWLYWED GAME Most Outrageous Answers (October 28) "The Newlywed Game" has made audiences laugh for decades, with its naughty innuendos and colorful contestants. Hosted by Trish Suhr, Newlywed Game: Most Outrageous Answers will feature the most outrageous and hilarious moments from the show, spanning over many seasons. COVER STORY will revisit unforgettable couples and wild confessions from the game show that made "whoopy" a household term.
- COVER STORY: Wheel of Fortune Greatest Moments (November 4) "Wheel of Fortune" is one of America's longest running and most beloved game shows. On Wheel Of Fortune: Greatest Moments, host Trish Suhr will take viewers on an entertaining ride, celebrating the show's greatest moments featuring amazing solves, missteps, bloopers, and laugh-out-loud clips.
- COVER STORY: Playing the Slots Big Winners and Cheaters (November 18) They say lightning never strikes in the same place twice but try telling that to some of these lucky gamblers. Playing the Slots: Big Winners & Cheaters, tells the stories of people such as Guadalupe Lopez, a $2.4 million slot winner and mother to international megastar, Jennifer Lopez, who believes that her prayers were answered when she was guided to a winning machine. $10.3 million slot winner, Mark Hodos, dreamt that a specific slot machine would win big, and then did! We'll hear from those who won millions, and those who thought they won big, only to have their dreams of wealth shattered. Plus, convicted slot cheat, Tommy Carmichael, will reveal how he managed to make THE ONE arm bandit pay out thousands on any spin. Slot machine designers and experts explain why most gamblers are really losing, even when they think they're winning, and how these thrilling machines are designed to stimulate gamblers' senses and keep them coming back and spending, time and time again.
- COVER STORY: SCANDAL The MIT Blackjack Ring (December 2) A group of students at MIT were offered an extra-curricular opportunity that would change their lives forever and become pop culture legend. These student gamblers learned how to tilt the odds in their favor while playing blackjack, which led to big money, and big trouble. Over the next two decades, the founders of the MIT Blackjack Team recruited and trained students to use their smarts to beat the house. Students began living double lives, laser focused on academics during the week, and gambling and enjoying the luxurious life on weekends. That is, until one day a traitor sold the players out causing the whole blackjack ring to come CRASHING down. COVER STORY will take you on this captivating journey through first hand interviews with the original MIT Blackjack team founders, personal photos, and a story that became legendary.

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After this commercial word, Somebody is about to get the X.......literally. That's.......when Game Show Live returns. 

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Brian (As Timon and Pumbaa): Some members of our viewing audience will receive....

A collection of gummy bears from Munchpak.com, because Pumbaa likes slimy yet satisfying, and I, however, like pixy Sticks. Ever Tried Pixy Stix, Pumbaa? 

Pumbaa: Well no, But I would like to introduce again, the other Lion King, Pierre Kelly!

Me: umm.......thanks Timon and Pumbaa.......I guess. Anyways, we're back and to give you a more positive outlook, here's somebody who is a regular here at Grimsborough Galleria who wants to wax nostalgic on 2 game shows and a cartoon. ladies and gentlemen, Milou the Lip-Sync mime!

Thanks Milou and on with the headlines.

Sharon Osbourne is saying goodbye to The X Factor — for now. The longtime judge of the British version of the reality competition series, which she first joined in 2004, confirmed her departure in a statement on Facebook Sunday, saying she "decided to pass on the series this year."

"After watching the new season #XFactor unfold, I've seen the new judges finding their rhythm and are doing brilliantly," began Osbourne, 65. "Simon [Cowell] was so gracious to find me a spot on the live shows but at this point I really don't think I'm needed and I would honestly feel odd coming in at this point. So I have decided to pass on the series this year."

She concluded, "I wish the show continued success and as much as I love to get my face on TV you will have to do without me this season. Loves ya, Mrs. O."

On Monday, Osbourne thanked her supporters on Facebook: "Thank you all for your messages of support regarding my X Factor announcement. It really means so much to me. A huge thank you and I hope to see you all on British TV very soon Big Kiss….Always, Mrs.O."

The series also confirmed her exit in a statement to Deadline.

"The X Factor can confirm Sharon Osbourne has decided not to return to this year's show," a spokesperson for the show said.

"Sharon will always be a big part of The X Factor family and we wish her all the best for the future."

Meanwhile, one judge on The X Factor is trying to one-up Simon Cowell by bringing in Britain's Got Talent star David Walliams for the Judges' Houses round.

Walliams is crossing over ITV talent shows later in the month, but not to help Simon pick his Girls squad. Instead, the comedian will be joining Robbie Williams to narrow down the field of Groups before the live shows. "The thing about this show is I'm actually a fan of it," David said today (October 2).

"I've always loved watching The X Factor, I've never missed a series. I've actually always wanted to do Judges' Houses. I like that I've now done it with Rob because I want him to win, I don't want Simon to win!" . 

Amazon Studios today unveiled plans for Eco-Challenge 2019, the toughest global outdoor multi-sport endurance race on Earth from MGM Television and prolific Emmy Award-winning producer and Mark Burnett, to be hosted by survival and adventure phenom Bear Grylls.

The ten-episode event series will pit teams of four competitors selected from around the world against each other and nature's harsh elements in this grueling 24-hours a day, multi-day race. If one teammate quits the entire team is disqualified, which magnifies the pressure. The 2019 location for the international, epic adventure will be unveiled later this year.

Eco-Challenge 2019 will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in over 200 countries and territories.

Using state of the art cinematography, Eco-Challenge 2019 tests the limits of human physical and mental endurance in the most rugged natural landscapes on earth. Each team, comprised of both men and women, compete in grueling challenges over a 350+ mile race course. Past Eco-Challenge disciplines have included whitewater rafting, canoeing, mountaineering, horseback riding, scuba diving, and mountain biking - those for the Eco-Challenge 2019 event will be revealed to the selected teams later this year. To finish requires teamwork, courage, skill, and commitment; to win demands the extraordinary.

"I owe so much to Eco-Challenge. I came to the competition after I spent a few years competing professionally in expedition competitions," said Burnett, who is also Chairman of MGM Worldwide Television Group. "I went on to produce Eco-Challenge for a decade. It started my entire TV career and afforded me my first Emmy. I've been asked one question over and over. When is it coming back? Now it is. With Bear Grylls at the helm and the Amazon Prime Video team delivering it to a worldwide audience, we will make an amazing team, and the audience will see that this little race eats Ironmen for breakfast."

"Mark Burnett and Bear Grylls are a dream pairing when it comes to the world of ultimate survival. The STAKES and the emotions will run high for the teams on Eco-Challenge 2019," said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. "Our Prime Video audience is in for a high-octane edge-of-your-seat experience as these fierce competitors find their limits and are asked to push BEYOND them in an adventure unlike any other."

"Eco-Challenge is the ultimate survival-adventure race, against the elements, against the clock, and against some of the greatest extreme athletes the world has ever seen," said Bear Grylls. "Amazon Studios have such incredible global reach and the ability to unite so many countries and territories around this race, that shows human endeavor at its most powerful." 

The nationally Syndicated game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" will present an entire week of special celebrity contestants during "Celebrity Week: Las Vegas," airing Monday, Oc. 15 - Friday, Oct. 19.

This season the show will have given away more than $100 million in total winnings since its Syndicated debut and during "Celebrity Week: Las Vegas," each contestant will take on the classic 14-question game for the chance to win $1 million for their favorite charity.

Monday, October 15 - AJ McLean and Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys The best-selling BOY BAND of all time, Backstreet Boys, are performing at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. AJ and Howie will be playing for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 16 and 17 - Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton of Salt-N-Pepa Iconic hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa are currently headlining "I Love The 90s - The Vegas Show" at Paris Theater. Cheryl and Sandra's winnings will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Adding even more excitement to their appearance, hip-hop duo Christopher "Kid" Reid and Christopher "Play" Martin of Kid 'N Play will serve as Salt-N-Pepa's "Plus One" lifeline.

Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 17 and 18 - Tom Green Comedian Tom Green is performing at Harrah's Showroom at Harrah's Las Vegas. Green will donate his winnings to USC Keck School of Medicine.

Thursday and Friday, Oct. 18 and 19 - Paul Shaffer Legendary bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and comedian Paul Shaffer is performing at Cleopatra's Barge at Caesars Palace for a limited run with his band The Sh?f-Shifters. Shaffer will be playing "Millionaire" for Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

Now a segment where the only way you can meditate is find a quiet place, whip out your phone and know a lot of things for a lot of cash. It's......

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The real live online quiz truth in real live online quiz news, suckers!

The Walt Disney Company has invested in mobile entertainment app HQ Trivia's parent company Intermedia Labs, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. An Intermedia Labs spokesperson declined to comment.

A Disney spokesperson said that the company made the investment through its Disney Accelerator program. That program is a three-month startup incubator in which Disney mentors and invests a small amount of money in 50 emerging media and entertainment companies.

The investment is the latest example of the entertainment giant looking to evolve its business as traditional distribution outlets continue to lose ground to digital platforms and direct-to-consumer properties.

Disney's stake in HQ Trivia could create more opportunities for Disney to market its businesses through the app and incorporate the app's branding into its other businesses, such as producing an HQ Trivia-branded show for ABC's broadcast network or ESPN's ESPN+ streaming service.

And for HQ Trivia, Disney's backing could bolster the year-old app's ad sales efforts and expansion into new show formats as well as reassure any advertisers or other business partners wary of HQ Trivia CEO Colin Kroll's sordid history. (Disney investing in HQ Trivia's maker is not the same as Disney buying HQ Trivia, a distinction that could be connected to Disney's troubled acquisition of digital video network Maker Studios.)

The size of Disney's investment wasn't available. Intermedia Labs disclosed earlier this year that it was raising $15 million and was still looking for someone to invest $2.46 million to close the funding round, according to a regulatory filing published in March.. 

As far as their UK partner is concerned.....

HQ Trivia has just announced two brand new quiz shows are set to launch in the UK. There's HQ Sports, which launched Stateside back in July, and a new quizzical winner-takes-all show called The One, which won't be letting a group of winners share the prize pot amongst themselves.

The One will have a prize of £5,000, presented by HQ mainstay Sharon Carpenter, and will air this Sunday (7th October) at 9pm BST.

The downside is that this seems to be a one-off show for the time being, but HQ does have plans for the format with Dan Glassman, Head of International at HQ Trivia, saying: "Our 'one winner takes all' games are exciting, tension-filled events that offer us the opportunity to positively impact a lucky winner's life. We plan on further building out 'The One' format to deliver more excitement and larger cash prizes to our amazing fans."

The UK edition of HQ Sports will launch this Sunday at 2pm, with hosting duties handed over to Tyler West, a presenter who also happens to be a former member of Team GB - representing Britain in handball of all things. The launch is building on the success of sport-themed specials earlier this year, including those tying into the World Cup, and will be broadcast every Sunday to complement the range of weekend football people already enjoy. 

Meanwhile, Swag IQ yesterday did 4 games and all hosted by Nathan Ondrackek covering all factets of pop culture. The first was movies, Music was the second, Toys & Games was 3rd and TV rounded out the group all starting at 5 central on the dot. Boy is he working hard for his buck.

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Who needs mashed potatoes when you can have.....Gravy? Yep, the popular ios game not only lets you win money in a shopping contest, but lets you raise money for causes. Isn't that cool? And yes, there are amazing deals you can't get enough of.


Finally, all her time on Joyride has led to this.....

Heck hath no fury like a chef scorned. Kimberley Crossman (SMILF) has joined the pilot of ABC’s Sue-centric Middle spinoff, TVLine has learned, playing Remi, a talented hotel chef still recovering from a messy breakup that ended with her boyfriend driving away with their food truck — taking all of her dreams with it.

If you’re wondering what puts Sue (Eden Sher) in the path of this particular chef, we’ve got another bit of scoop for you: When Sue moves to Chicago, she’ll find herself working at the same hotel. Speaking with TVLine back in July, Sher said the new project — which has not yet been ordered to series — would focus on “Sue being Sue as a young adult.” (It will also be set prior to Sue marrying her neighbor Sean, as seen in a flashback during The Middle‘s series finale.)

And that sadly was the real live online quiz truth in real live online quiz news, suckers!!!!!

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BBC Studios is taking Mastermind to Kazakhstan, where a 21 episode series will air on the Khabar channel later this year.

As in the UK version, contestants will compete to win the honor of being crowned Kazakhstan's Mastermind as they take to the black chair to be tested on their specialist subject and general knowledge.

One of Britain's most enduring and best loved quiz shows (debuted on BBC in 1972), Mastermind has previously sold to nine territories including Australia, Ireland and Russia, and is known for its "I've started so I'll finish…" catchphrase.

Sumi Connock, Creative Director of Formats, BBC Studios, commented: "We're thrilled that a huge heritage brand like Mastermind, which has been on air in the UK for over 40 years is still being welcomed into new territories." 

International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that the Company will reveal slot games inspired by America's highest-rated daytime game show, The Price is Right®, today at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. These top-tier games will be among the hundreds of IGT innovations on display in the Company's G2E booth under the theme "Your Best Bet."

"G2E is an opportunity for our customers to experience IGT's The Price is Right and Adam Levine games for the first time and to visualize the fun and excitement that both brands can introduce to their casino floors," said Dallas Orchard, IGT Chief Product Officer, Gaming. "Adding The Price is Right and Adam Levine slot games to IGT's premium portfolio further strengthens our content roadmap for several of our premium cabinets, and continues IGT's momentum in partnering with world-class licensed properties to create broadly appealing, unique casino experiences."

Within IGT's booth 3659, IGT will premiere three The Price is Right slot games -- each one introducing something new to IGT's premium portfolio and capturing unique aspects of the timeless game show. The three new The Price is Right slots games include:

- The Price is Right Showcase Showdown Slots on the MegaTower™ Universal cabinet. The towering, three-reel, five-line game stands 11-feet tall and places lucky players in the middle of their own "Showcase Showdown" bonus events, where they can spin the Big Wheel for grand prizes.
- The Price is Right Video Slots on the CrystalCurve™ ULTRA cabinet. The vibrant three-level progressive features vignettes with game show host Drew Carey and comes to life on the cabinet's 32-inch, curved lower display and its 50-inch, curved upper display. The highly interactive game features many of the TV game show's most popular games such as Punch A Bunch, Cliff Hangers, and Rat Race.
- The Price is Right Plinko Slots on the CrystalDual™+ Stepper cabinet. This three-reel, five-line game gives players the chance to play the widely loved The Price is Right Plinko game for a chance to win big prizes on a classic, mechanical reel slot. 

Time for a Gamestop Game Break. Here's a little something something I call.....

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Madi2theMax: Incoginto. 


When Madison Brunoehler is not doing impressions just for fun, she "allegedly" and I mean by that, sneak in as a contestant on TV game shows. So tell us, what game show did she sneak herself in?

You might as well think after a Google Play musical interlude because Svengoolie is here for a little something something...........something.

Now let's reveal the answer and pull back the curtain.....


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Super Pay Cards! The one season remake of the late sixties game show both hosted by Art James, but the latter was originated in Canada and was syndicated to that and the USA as well. Tune in next week to see where she goes incognito.

Let's celebrate....

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Clarktoberfest. All of the moments of the show that made him best from the man that made him best.....DICK CLARK!!!!

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That's it for this week. Today's Con-Scare-ation prize is an in flight magazine that features some hollywood star in a faker interview added with more satire. Think that could get more subs by the mailbox?

Don't forget to email me at kellypierre8@gmail.com, coppockonsports@yahoo.com, Pierre Jason Kelly on FB and @Johnny_Arcade on twitter. Also I'm on Snapchat as MisterGSN and Instagram as Mister_WCW. We will return next Wednesday, and until we return, Play on playas.