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'Draw Something' Game Show Pilot Ordered By CBS


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#1 Rappy

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Posted 17 June 2012 - 20:22

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CBS has acquired the TV rights to a "Draw Something" game show pilot that could bring the Pictionary-esque Zynga social app to TV, the network announced Friday. Ryan Seacrest will serve as executive producer of the project.

The network described the premise of the game show as a competitive drawing challenge that encourages audience participation. “Each week, teams of celebrities and everyday users will test their skills in front of a studio audience to earn money and big laughs. Viewers can also play along at home for a chance to win prizes and compete with the celebrities.”

"Draw Something" represents the CBS' second attempt to turn a viral web phenomenon into TV programming. The network adapted Justin Halpern's grouchy-dad-inspired Twitter feed "$#*! My Dad Says" into a sitcom starring William Shatner in 2010, but the show only lasted one season before it was canceled.

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Posted 17 June 2012 - 23:32

:/

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Posted 17 June 2012 - 23:40

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Posted 17 June 2012 - 23:41

:huh:

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Posted 17 June 2012 - 23:42

Oh noes

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Posted 17 June 2012 - 23:48

Something like 20--25 years ago, we had a show here in Québec, "Fais moi un dessin" (translate to "do me a drawing"), which participant had a word they had to represent with drawings, and their team had to guess what the word was. Check on youtube.

Looks to be pretty much the same thing.

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Posted 17 June 2012 - 23:50

View PostVice, on 17 June 2012 - 23:40, said:

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couldn't said it better!

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Posted 17 June 2012 - 23:59

View PostPhantom Spaceman, on 17 June 2012 - 23:42, said:

Oh noes

That picture cracks me up every time! hahaha

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Posted 18 June 2012 - 00:06

Wow, that's a great new idea. Never been done before.



Oh wait...That series is over 10 yrs old

It'll only be decent this time if they actually have members of the public playing as well on their own devices or on a website. If it's just stuck in the studio it'll last one season.

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Posted 18 June 2012 - 00:10

If it's anything like the game, it'll be fun at first but become boring after a few episodes.