CBS adds 'Power' to midseason
Network gives gameshow another round
By JOSEF ADALIAN
'Power of 10'
CBS has ordered six more segs of the quizshow 'Power of 10,' which it will sub in for new series that prove unsuccessful.
CBS is adding some “Power” to its midseason bench.
Eye has greenlit another cycle of “Power of 10,” the Michael Davies-produced quizzer that has blossomed into a summer success story for the net. Six additional episodes have been ordered and will run sometime during the 2007-08 season.
Sony Pictures Television and Davies’ Embassy Row produce “Power,” which has been airing twice a week.
After a so-so start in early August, the show has picked up Nielsen steam in recent weeks. Drew Carey-hosted quizzer has won its timeslot during its past five broadcasts, emerging in first among viewers and adults 18-49.
Despite that momentum, CBS is planning to take the show off its sked following a first-season finale on Sunday, Sept. 23. The net simply has no available timeslots save for the Saturday night death zone occupied by repeats.
By greenlighting six segs now, CBS will have “Power” available for backup when one of its new shows disappoints.
Renewal of “Power” caps a mixed summer for the Eye’s reality slate. “Big Brother” has had one of its strongest seasons in recent years, both in buzz and ratings, but the high-profile “Pirate Master” was cancelled midway through its run.
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I answered a posting for free tickets for this game show that is taped at the Kaufman Studios in Queens. I went, got on line, and had my name and email taken. We were escorted in groups to the restroom. We were escorted in to the studio, seated and prepped by this Sharp talking, sarcastic, NYC comic who was edgy enough to border being mean, racist and homophobic.
Drew Carey came out and asked people if they had questions for a "real Celebrity". Later in the show, he told the audience he bought a Hybrid Lexus because it was the most expensive and best LEXUS that they had.
The show is boring and Drew's role is to stretch out the questions.
The elimination rounds are fun and the people who went on were LOSERS>...A single mother of a 4 year old real estate agent who has no customers and isnt good at real estate. She lives with her elderly mom who has demented and incontinent pets. The second was a animal trainer for the NY Aquarium who introduced his boyfriend to Drew and the crowd. His claim to fame was collecting cans and bottles all summer to gain 100 dollars....
i would not watch this show......though seeing it taped was interesting... they raffled off 2 IPODS, 2 camera, two cheesey DVD players and Cheap LCD TV
