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TITLE*: Hollywood Squares

CATEGORY*: Competitive Reality & Game Shows

NETWORK: CBS ( streaming on Paramount+)

RELEASE DATE: Thursday, January 16, 2025

SYNOPSIS: “HOLLYWOOD SQUARES, starring…Drew Barrymore as the center square and hosted by Nate Burleson, premieres Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). The classic game show features two contestants playing tic-tac-toe with hilarious celebrity guests to win money and prizes” (cbs.com/shows/hollywood-squares).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: “…due to the devastation from the L.A. wildfires. The show will air originals on Thursday Jan. 16 and Jan. 23 before moving to its regular Wednesday 10 PM time slot Jan. 29 as part of CBS Game Night.…” (deadline.com/2025/01/hollywood-squares-afc-divisional-playoff-cbs-1236256567).

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8 hours ago, iMonrey said:

I was skeptical about this but it turned out to be pretty fun! They all seemed to be having a good time and I got a kick out of them giving each other so much crap. I like the host too. 

Yes. I think it has potential.

The host is fine, I’m not sure about the focus on Drew Barrymore. 
Drew Carey seemed in his element.

Alec Baldwin was a superior host on the 2016-2021 version of the Match Game until his accidental shooting and subsequent death of the director of his western movie. I doubt he’ll ever be able to do anything so lighthearted again as a game show.😔

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I think Drew Barrymore is the weak spot on the panel.  She over-reacts to everything, yells, and just isn't that funny.  Some of the other celebrities were really good.  There's a reason I don't watch her talk show...

I think the show itself has potential.  What I liked about the original show was that the celebrities were on for a week (weekday game show) so I could get to know some of them.  On this show I would like to see more of those who were only on for one half-hour show.

RIP Peter Marshall and Paul Lynde.

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3 hours ago, seacliffsal said:

I think Drew Barrymore is the weak spot on the panel.  She over-reacts to everything, yells, and just isn't that funny.  Some of the other celebrities were really good.  There's a reason I don't watch her talk show...

 

I don't mean to cast aspersions, but are we sure she's sober? She is really dialed up to 11.

6 hours ago, shapeshifter said:

Alec Baldwin was a superior host on the 2016-2021 version of the Match Game until his accidental shooting and subsequent death of the director of his western movie. I doubt he’ll ever be able to do anything so lighthearted again as a game show.😔

And that's a shame because I really enjoyed that show.

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Oops. 
I just realized this thread is titled “Hollywood Squares In The Media.”

Do we want just a General Discussion thread, or separate episode threads?

I should be able to start at least one thread. 

FWIW, according to ontvtonight.com this is still correct:

  • ”The show will air…on Thursday [8 PM EST]…Jan. 23 before moving to its regular Wednesday 10 PM time slot Jan. 29 as part of CBS Game Night.…” (deadline.com/2025/01/hollywood-squares-afc-divisional-playoff-cbs-1236256567)
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13 hours ago, shapeshifter said:

The host is fine, I’m not sure about the focus on Drew Barrymore. 

10 hours ago, seacliffsal said:

I think Drew Barrymore is the weak spot on the panel.  She over-reacts to everything, yells, and just isn't that funny.  Some of the other celebrities were really good.  There's a reason I don't watch her talk show...

She’s the Executive Producer, so….

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3 hours ago, chitowngirl said:

She’s the Executive Producer, so….

As a producer of the show and a seasoned actor in the business, Drew Barrymore *should* be able to see if her role is positive or negative and replace herself as a regular if necessary. It's early yet, but I think she'd work better as just another square on the board.

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