Game Show ‘Scrambled Up,' Hosted By Michael Yo, To Launch On Stations September 8
Given the durability of syndication mainstays Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! and Family Feud, it isn't all that common for a new first-run game show to snag station time period availabilities. But Playing Field Entertainment (Cutlers Court), Keller/Noll (Flip Side, America Says, Chopped), and Crazy Legs Productions have confirmed the official launch of Scrambled Up, which per the logline features 'brain-tickling clues in an easy-to-follow format.' It debuts on Monday, September 8.
Specifically, Scrambled Up showcases four competitors who must solve puzzles featuring scrambled letters. As the letters correctly rearrange themselves, the clues the contestants receive will become easier. The first person who buzzes in with the correct answer will have a chance to win $10,000. A wrong answer means that player can no longer guess while the first player with the right answer wins the points.
Hosted by actor comedian Michael Yo, Scrambled Up has been cleared in more than a reported 80 percent of the country. Included are stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and Miami. Launch partners include CBS Television Stations, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Nexstar Media Group, E.W. Scripps Company, Tegna Inc., Weigel Broadcasting Co., and Gray Television, among others. Playing Field Entertainment is handling distribution sales and CBS Media Ventures is handling advertising sales.
Actor and comedian Miichael will host the upcoming syndication game show "Scrambled Up."
Dave Noll, Cleve Keller, Ross Babbit, Dave Bulhack, Gary Apple, Tom Cappello, and Scott Thigpen will serve as executive producers.
'We are thrilled by the enthusiastic response from our station launch partners and know that audiences are going to equally embrace Scrambled Up', stated David Bulhack, Co-Founder, Playing Field Entertainment in a statement.
'Keller/Noll has again created a super fun and engaging game show that will have viewers eagerly playing along and wanting more,' noted Tom Cappello, CEO of Crazy Legs Productions. 'We're excited to bring another hit to the syndication marketplace, and Scrambled Up is sure to be it.'
Scrambled Up! is the second new first-run syndicated game show for next season. The first is The Perfect Line from CBS Media Ventures, which features Inside Edition's Deborah Norville hosting this trivia game of questions about world events, pop culture, sports, science and other topics. Contestants are given a category and then arrange events, items or people to create 'the perfect line.'
Anchored by CBS Stations Group, The Perfect Line is now sold to broadcast stations in a reported 90 percent of the country. Chances are it will be paired in many markets with season two of Flip Side, hosted by Jaleel White, which is also from CBS Media Ventures.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Washington Post
17 minutes ago
- Washington Post
D.C.'s best brunches, dance parties and events celebrating Beyoncé's visit
Whether or not you're attending the 'Cowboy Carter' concerts in person, these Beyoncé-themed dance parties, brunches and bingo let you keep the Beyhive vibes high and show off your best western fit. Beyhive Karaoke at Ivy City Smokehouse Ever wanted to sing your favorite Beyoncé tracks with her own band? Promoters boast that musicians from the 'Cowboy Carter' touring band are backing up karaoke vocalists at Ivy City Smokehouse's Off the Record Karaoke. Get there early to sign up: Tickets note that attendees are 'not guaranteed to perform with the band.' 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $32.
Geek Tyrant
17 minutes ago
- Geek Tyrant
Disney Reportedly Planning Full Reboot of the INDIANA JONES Franchise — GeekTyrant
It looks like Indiana Jones might actually be headed for the reboot treatment. According to a recent report from DisInsider, Disney and Lucasfilm are considering a full relaunch of the iconic adventure franchise. While nothing has been officially announced, The report said: 'Lucasfilm is letting the franchise rest for a bit before they do a full reboot of the franchise. I would expect the studio to announce something next year at the D23 Expo because even though the last film tanked at the box office, Indiana Jones is still an iconic IP and Disney/Lucasfilm do not want to waste that.' It's not hard to see why Disney would want to reassess things. After acquiring Lucasfilm in 2012, Star Wars content exploded, but Indy stayed mostly dormant. Nearly a decade passed before Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny finally hit theaters in 2023, and after all that anticipation… the movie flopped. Despite fairly positive reviews, Dial of Destiny grossed just $384 million globally against a massive production budget reportedly in the $295–387 million range. That's not what you want from a cornerstone IP. James Mangold stepped in to direct Dial of Destiny after Steven Spielberg, who helmed the first four films, chose to bow out. The movie marked Harrison Ford's final outing as the fedora-wearing archaeologist. While the legacy actor was gracious in his exit, telling press 'Shit happens' in response to the film's box office performance, Mangold admitted that 'it hurt' to see the movie underperform. Still, Indy isn't going away. As the report notes, the character is simply too valuable to leave in a wooden crate marked Top Secret and stashed away in a warehouse. The recent release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle , a critically acclaimed video game, proves there's still life in the brand., and if Disney wants to keep it going, a reboot makes the most sense. The big question is, how will they go about doing that? Producers of the franchise have already said that they won't recast Indiana Jones, but Disney could always just ignore that and recast. Or they introduce a whole new character set in the same universe. Personally, I would love to see a new adventure film or series that follows Ke Huy Quan's Short Round as an adult. The series could fill us in on what happened to him after the events of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom , and how his relationship with Indiana shaped his life. The series could show us what became of Short Round, and how he followed in Indiana's footsteps and became an archaeologist. In 2008, The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones was published, and it says that Short Round actually did become an archaeologist like his mentor, and went even went on a journey to track down the Peacock's Eye, which was the diamond Indy lost at the beginning of The Temple of Doom . No official announcement has been made yet, but with D23 coming up next year, don't be surprised if Disney finally opens that sarcophagus and reveals what's next for the franchise.
Geek Tyrant
17 minutes ago
- Geek Tyrant
Edi Gathegi Says Mister Terrific Isn't Exactly Superman's BFF - 'He's a Little Grumpy' — GeekTyrant
In James Gunn's upcoming Superman , we've got the strongest man alive, the most dangerous villain in the world, and, according to Edi Gathegi, the smartest guy in the room, and he's not particularly impressed by either of them. While the trailers have already teased some tension within the new Metropolis-based 'Justice Gang,' Gathegi is making it clear that his version of Mister Terrific has layers, and not all of them play nice with Clark Kent's idealism. Gathegi said during an on-set interview with ComicBook. 'Superman thinks that Mister Terrific is his BFF. That's not true. [Mister Terrific] thinks he's a herb. They are brothers in fighting crime. They're brothers in being heroes. But they don't have a lot in common.' David Corenswet's Superman may be the heart, and Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor the threat, but Mister Terrific, aka Michael Holt, is all about the brain. In the comics, Holt's a polymath, an Olympic athlete, and the founder of a cyberwear empire. And in this version of Superman, he's also... kind of cranky. 'Our version of Mister Terrific is a little more complex in the sense that he's battling other demons that pepper out. So he's a little grumpy in this film,' That grumpiness shows up in the footage too, like in one moment from the trailer, where he yells at a weary Superman, 'Quit messing around,' only for Supes to weakly mutter back, 'I'm doing important stuff.' Despite that little bit of playful friction, Mister Terrific seems to be a key player in the battle against Lex Luthor and his dangerous new alliances, including Ultraman and Engineer. When it comes to a battle of wits between Holt and Luthor, Gathegi teases there's a real showdown happening behind the action. 'In a sense, there is a battle of the brains. He's a genius, and if you want to know who wins this battle, you have to watch the film.' Mister Terrific is bringing his own complicated energy, a fair amount of scowling, and possibly the smartest moves in the movie. Just don't expect him to start trading friendship bracelets with Superman anytime soon.
