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WTF? Todd Newton beat out Peter Tomarken for host?


Todd Newton is a decent enough host, but why did he win the job over Peter Tomarken (host of the original show)?

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I have no idea why. Maybe they were trying to make it younger or something.

It's hard to get better than Peter Tomarken!

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I bet the show would have done better with Peter in charge.

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peter is now dead

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No s--t... If he was still around he would run circles around that Newton guy... the show only lasted a year, if that.. It just proves to me that you can't mess the the best....

I love You Peter Tomarken! I will miss you always... You will never be forgotten....

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Todd Newton is a joke

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the show only lasted a year, if that

That's because GSN felt they had enough episodes to rerun over and over again and didn't want to spend money for new episodes.

I don't know how Todd beat Peter for the job but he was a pretty good host.

But if it makes you feel better Todd did get cheated out of the Price Is Right job to a fat talentless unfunny moran.

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Guess that GSN is a CHEEP SKATE....

Does not suprise me.....

I happen to like Drew carrey... Certianly better then Barker....


I love You Peter Tomarken! I will miss you always... You will never be forgotten....

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I happen to like Drew carrey... Certianly better then Barker....

Better than Barker at what? Ruining a good show.

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No! For making the show great again.... If he wasn't doing well, they would not have done the Million dollar shows... At least he isn't mean or sexist.. The lasdies are dressed nicely and Drew roots for those who play...


I love You Peter Tomarken! I will miss you always... You will never be forgotten....

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Great at what messing up? He's not doing well, that's exactly why they had so many million dollar specials. That's also why they made it easier to win the million. They basically handed the million away for ratings. Al least Bob was a great host who did his job well making the show great and fun to watch. Bob also rooted for the players but he added a little suspense to the show as well.

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I think they wanted someone younger for the new generation. Notice how they aren't using old hosts anymore for game shows? And don't tell me they are all dead-they aren't.

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