$1,000,000 Pyramid (PILOT)

[Deleted]

I would like to try a version of Pyramid since nobody is playing one at the moment. This will play out just like the regular shows from the Dick Clark era with these differences:

• In addition to the regular "7-11" and "Mystery 7" bonuses, there will be 6 other bonuses that might come up and the computer will pick one at random during each regular round.

• As was the case back then, the "7-11" bonus will be worth $1,100 however the "Mystery 7" will pay off $7,000 for getting 7 out of 7.

• On this show, bonus money is included in the final tally to determine which contestant returns on the next show.

• Each correct answer during regular play is worth $50 and any "cuckoo" mistakes made by the team deducts $50 from their score.
  

• A new segment called "Winner's Wheel" will be introduced where just before entering the Winner's Circle, the contestant spins a wheel to determine how much they will play for. The segments on the wheel will range from multiple spaces valued at $10,000 all the way up to one space valued at $1,000,000. This means, although very unlikely, it is possible that we could give away more than $2,000,000 on a single episode.
  

 

• Game timing will be as follows: 1 second to simulate the clue giver reading and processing the clue in his mind, 1 second minimum for the clue receiver to respond, 1 additional second for every 3 words "spoken" between the clue giver and receiver, 1 additional second if the clue is passed.

• During regular play, a clue cannot be answered once passed, however in the Winner's Circle, the clue giver has full control and can return to any passed categories at any time so long as there is enough time remaining on the clock (1 or 2 seconds left is an automatic time's up buzzer).

• As usual, it is a 30-second clock with 7 clues during the regular rounds and a 60-second clock with 6 categories to solve in the Winner's Circle.

We need 4 players, 2 acting as celebrities and 2 as contestants. If you sign up, please let me know which you'd like to be. Thanks.

[billmcdee]

I'll be a celebrity partner.

[Deleted]

That's great Bill, welcome to the show.

George Cluster had indicated interest in being a contestant in the Coming Soon post, so assuming he's still available to play, we need one more celebrity and one more contestant please.

[babytims]

I’ve never played Pyramid on here, nor in my life I don’t think, so I’ll definitely play!!

Since I always play celebrity, I’ll be a civilian with Bill

[Deleted]

Terrific Immanuel, welcome! We'll be doing it as they did on the actual show, so you'll play with Bill in Game 1 and then whoever our other celebrity is in Game 2.

Again, assuming George is good to be the other contestant (confirm that when you can please George), all we need is one more celeb and we're good to go.

[bighornbattle]

Count me in.

[Deleted]

Great, thanks George and welcome!

One celeb spot left, who wants it?

[bighornbattle]

Thanks.

[Deleted]

(Bump for one more celebrity please)

[Bryan]

I'll be a celebrity.

[Deleted]

Awesome, thanks Bryan! We'll begin shortly.

[Deleted]

(piano theme begins)

Shadoe Stevens: "From the Haven Studios in Glendale, California, this is the One Million Dollar Pyramid!"

- (audience begins continuous applause) -

Shadoe Stevens: "Today's special guests are from Split Decision, Bill McDee!"

- (audience cheers and applauds) -

Shadoe Stevens: "and from Eye Guess, Bryan Law!"

- (audience cheers and applauds) -

Shadoe Stevens: "Your host is Jack Thompson!"
- (audience cheers and applauds) -

Yes indeed and please keep that applause going for our beloved announcer, the legendary Shadoe Stevens!

- (audience cheers and applauds) -

This is the latest incarnation of this wonderful game where the object is to be the contestant that winds up in that Winner's Circle because each and every visit there on this show could make you California's newest millionaire!

- (audience cheers and applauds) -

That involves a new segment on this edition of Pyramid we call "Winner's Wheel" and we'll reveal that wheel a little later on. Right now though, say hello to Mr. Bill McDee!

- (audience cheers and applauds) -

Bill, I know it's been a brutally hot summer out your way and in many places in fact. Has it cooled off some of late in your neck of the woods?

[billmcdee]

Well I really couldn't say as I never go into the woods (Chuckling).

Yes, August is still hot but not nearly as intense as July thus far at least.

I know that climate will help me here today as I know with this good competition, the heat will be on!

[Deleted]

For sure, that's one of the great things about any version of Pyramid - the game usually is neck-and-neck the whole way!

Your partner for this first game is Immanuel Tims, tell us about yourself please sir.

[babytims]

I’m almost a college freshman from Los Angeles, I’m a retail worker by day, and a filmmaker by night, with a goal of having my own show on television, I love writing and I’m happy to be here!

[Deleted]

It sounds like you have a lot of interesting things going on in your life Immanuel! I look forward to hopefully watching some of your films or television shows in the future! Good luck on our show!

Bryan, I've been watching your premiere of Eye Guess and it looks like a great show so far! Will we be seeing you hosting any other shows this Fall?

[Bryan]

Actually yes. We launched Eye Guess after Bumper Stumpers got abruptly cancelled, but so far it seems like a good thing. Pitfall is in its third season, hopefully beyond!

The Mad Dash is in its final week of the season and already putting together season number four! That and Classic Concentration will wind down by the end of October!

Other than that, TKO is definitely coming back for season number two and hopefully Card Sharks and WHEW will follow!

And don’t forget Match Game, it’s been a lot of fun too!

[Deleted]

My goodness, you're a busy man indeed! We appreciate you taking the time to be with us today, so thank you for that!

Your partner for the first game is George Cluster. George, welcome, share a bit about yourself if you would please.

[bighornbattle]

I am from Spartanburg, SC. I enjoy 80s music, doing Mahjong for over 10 years for fun, love to sing, listen to news themes across the USA, watch classic game shows, and playing games. I even have someone in the audience cheering me on.
*sings R-E-S-P-E-C-T full and perfectly*

[Deleted]

Well, if you like playing games, you've come to the right place for sure as ours is definitely a classic and fun game to play. George, Immanuel, best of luck to you both.

Here are the subjects for the first game.

We have "Let's Be Cordial", "Who's Our Next Contestant?", "Us Versus Them", "Snake Eyes", "The Hs Have It" and "Steady Yourself".

On this show, in addition to the classic "7-11" and "Mystery 7" bonuses, we have 6 other possible bonuses that might come up, so each game will feature one of those 8 bonuses that could pay off anywhere from $700 to $7,000 of bonus money!

- (audience applauds) -

Each clue in the main game earns the contestant $50 but if you happen to hear this sound...

- (cuckoo sound effect) -

...that means that an illegal clue occurred and that will cost you $50. Any clues passed on cannot be returned to, so if you pass, forget about that clue however passing does not cost you any money. Also keep in mind that any bonus money the contestants win is included when determining which of you returns on our next episode! I think that about covers it!

Bill, you will give to begin with. Select a subject please sir and off we go!

[billmcdee]

As there are several of us here who host games on here, I have to start with "WHO'S OUR NEXT CONTESTANT?"

[Deleted]

No bonus there, but Bill, as you might have suspected, describe to your partner these things in a TV game show.

Ready.

Go.

[billmcdee]

George Gray

[babytims]

Announcer

[Deleted]

(ding)

[billmcdee]

Timepiece

[babytims]

Clock

[Deleted]

(ding)

[billmcdee]

First Pyramid Host

[babytims]

Dick Clark