mr3urious
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Of all the game shows I've seen past and present, this has got to be the worst. I mean, its badness is legendary among game show fans, and was described in forums in an almost creepypasta fashion, though traders have had the premiere episode since at least 1998! It wasn't until April of 2013 that someone has posted all its fail on YouTube for all to see.
Of the few people who have ever watched this back in 1987 (the golden year of syndicated game shows), no one, and I mean NO ONE has any fond memories of it.
Ladies and gentleman, I give you...
Shopper's Casino!
(And an article for those who wish to not go insane from watching the full episode)
http://gameshowgarbage.com/ind135_shopperscasino.html
Behold the cheap set that looks like it was shot in someone's basement, the signs that look like they were created by a 3rd grade art class, the host, hostess, and poor dealer Dirty Harry clearly there for the paycheck (the first couple of seconds in, they flub their lines), the dull casino gameplay involving only three games played twice, the poor camerawork due to the cramped set (you can barely see what's going on, making it really confusing and boring), the crappy prizes that look like they were salvaged from a thrift shop (which home viewers can even order by phone!), and the home contestant calling in apparently using the clearest phone line I've ever heard!
Even worse are the commercials that are apparently produced by the production company (since they use the same style) and are the ONLY ONES in the breaks, including one for an obvious pyramid scheme! This gives me the impression that this was just one big infomercial disguised as a game show!
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to regain my sanity!
Of the few people who have ever watched this back in 1987 (the golden year of syndicated game shows), no one, and I mean NO ONE has any fond memories of it.
Ladies and gentleman, I give you...
Shopper's Casino!
(And an article for those who wish to not go insane from watching the full episode)
http://gameshowgarbage.com/ind135_shopperscasino.html
Behold the cheap set that looks like it was shot in someone's basement, the signs that look like they were created by a 3rd grade art class, the host, hostess, and poor dealer Dirty Harry clearly there for the paycheck (the first couple of seconds in, they flub their lines), the dull casino gameplay involving only three games played twice, the poor camerawork due to the cramped set (you can barely see what's going on, making it really confusing and boring), the crappy prizes that look like they were salvaged from a thrift shop (which home viewers can even order by phone!), and the home contestant calling in apparently using the clearest phone line I've ever heard!
Even worse are the commercials that are apparently produced by the production company (since they use the same style) and are the ONLY ONES in the breaks, including one for an obvious pyramid scheme! This gives me the impression that this was just one big infomercial disguised as a game show!
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to regain my sanity!