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Jason Larsen

We had another US game show winner recently. If you don't believe me, take a look at this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqRYK8UDFhE

(Note: This video was made with Windows Movie Maker, hence the non-full picture.)

Jason Larsen

Thank goodness he apologized to me for acting out of character when I thought I had spoiled a prior Countdown episode.

Perhaps I don't know what a spoiler is.

Jason Larsen

Now, those are songs I remember.

It's a shame that Des hasn't been here since 1958.

Jason Larsen

Oh, that makes sense.

Family look like each other. It's no wonder if an acquaintance comes up to you and says, "You look like just one of your parents."

Jason Larsen

I'm not sure who they are, and I'm not sure if you're even old enough to remember "I Pretend."

Jason Larsen

I'm not sure who Lionel Blair is, but I am sure that's nothing against him.

Jason Larsen

Sweetcorn? I think I can figure out what that is, but please keep this discussion nice. I don't want this thread to be locked because of this discussion being not so nice.

By the way, if you want to hear more about my situation, please talk to me privately.

I'm glad to hear that though, Charlie.

Jason Larsen

Joe, you know I told you you write very well for 14 and I did congratulate you on winning one game.

It doesn't surprise me that you met Tony because I bet your shows are taped so close together.

Jason Larsen

I have a feeling that's true.

Who else would write a song with a title as silly as, "I Pretend?"

Jason Larsen

Rolf Harris is Rolf Harris, Tony is Tony, and you all are you all.

I like how you all contribute to the forum in your very own style.

Jason Larsen

Des implied that he is not Australian.

Jason Larsen

So, as opposed to him having grown on me, he hasn't grown on you, has he?

Jason Larsen

I wasn't too crazy about Tony Durrant when he started playing Countdown, but then as he played the game more, I began to like him more and more. Towards the beginning of Tony's run, things turned out nicely because Des O'Connor noted that he had played pool, and so did Dennis Taylor. I'm not sure if...

Jason Larsen

I know. Here, we can say whatever we want within reason as long as it doesn't upset anyone and we say it the right way, so I have to admit, I had a little nickname for Tony before I had actually seen him warm up to the game. I thought I'd call him, "Mr. Melancholy." I also thought he had a...

Jason Larsen

Joe, I know you're a member of this forum but I must tell you something. If you're reading this, I can't believe you're only 14. You write so well for someone so young and I also have to admit that I don't think you understand something that I wrote in the past. But, please don't hold that against m...

Jason Larsen

I hope you enjoyed France, Jeff, and by the way, happy Easter!

Jason Larsen

Did you have a nice birthday, Ben?

Jason Larsen

Jeff, you weren't the original poster of this thread. So, I don't understand how you just chimed in.

Jason Larsen

Actually, it's "Happy belated birthday, Ben!"

Jason Larsen

No, Des O'Connor was on American TV 50 years ago. He appeared on the original US version of Concentration to promote a one-time music television special he hosted. By the way, our original US Concentration host is a gentleman by the name of Hugh Downs. He is very much alive and well and in his 80s. ...

Jason Larsen

All of you are fans of Countdown.

Why?

Jason Larsen

Des O'Connor is in my heart to be honest with you.

Jason Larsen

No, I hear Des O'Connor telling me I just won in my head.

Jason Larsen

I now would like to give you all my cyber smile.

Jason Larsen

Oh

I thought someone had a circa-Easter birthday, but that's ok.

If someone has a birthday on a holiday, I just happen to think it's a coincidence.

Jason Larsen

I was at the dentist on Wednesday and I made my dentist proud, so you all better believe I'd be smiling if I met any of you in real life.

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I'm sorry, Charlie.

Jason Larsen

Well, she is popular in the UK.

Speaking of her latest TV appearance, Ant and Dec were going to come to the US late last year, but that fell through.

Jason Larsen

Really?

How do you know who she is?

Jason Larsen

They showed The Twilight Zone in the UK? I didn't know that.

I thought you'd be too young to remember Rod Serling.

Jason Larsen

You know, Des O'Connor can always come back here if he would like.

Jason Larsen

I wish I could watch Countdown with you next week.

Jason Larsen

Hi, Richard

I wrote in another thread a while back and I'm wondering if you understand me in regard to that

Jason Larsen

I'm sorry, David.

I bet you can all hear the Countdown clock "ticking on down" in your sleep, can't you?

Jason Larsen

Why was the "fun"thread titled "The last person to post here wins" locked? In case all of you didn't know, I don't seem to realize how all of your senses of humor. I posted a thread about this to make you aware, but now I think my obliviousness is really coming into play. If some...

Jason Larsen

Leeds clock institution, count on down!

Jason Larsen

As I began to post here more and more, I thought that this forum really frightened me. This is because I didn't really understand all of your senses of humor. After that, I was told that if someone here jokes around with me they are only showing their lighthearted sense of humor. Because I realized ...

Jason Larsen

Thank you!

Where is Des when we need him?

Jason Larsen

When I see this week's worth of episodes, I will let you know my opinion about this.

Jason Larsen

I do like the website, though.

If I had not been to that website, I would have assumed that Bob Holness was a weak, ailing man, but he's not and I was so happy to see that.

Jason Larsen

No, I am referring to http://www.wedigtv.com

If you take a look at this website, you will see why I like it so much.

Jason Larsen

I like Des also.

Jason Larsen

I am bored, so I thought it would be time for a game. This game is called Before and After. It is based on a category from another American game show, Wheel of Fortune. Here's how it works. I'll think of a phrase which is two phrases combined to make one. You try to figure it out using a clue that I...

Jason Larsen

I've practiced many times, honestly.

But, I'm surprised nobody is aware of and has mentioned the most realistic way of playing Countdown at home (Hint: It involves my least favorite host of Countdown.) But, I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Jason Larsen

So, Countdown is not too hard after all.

Jason Larsen

Of course, we've borrowed words from other languages.

Jason Larsen

There are not too many shows in America on like Newlyweds now, Dinos.

Jason Larsen

That's ok, Joseph.

Foreign words aren't allowed on Countdown, I take it.

Jason Larsen

I was talking about Countdown, I'm sorry.

Jason Larsen

I thought foreign words weren't allowed.

Jason Larsen

Oh, sorry.

Here, it makes a lot of sense to say, "You deserve a certain thing," but as for the statement, "You deserve a person," that makes no sense at all.

Jason Larsen

You must understand French.

But, if Des O'Connor and Carol Vorderman have a conversation, I just don't see how Des can be slightly withdrawn sometimes (when he's talking about a challenger's interests, for example.)

Jason Larsen

What about Des and Carol's chemistry?

Because of this, I don't see how it all comes into play.

Jason Larsen

That's right!

If you know English very well, you're good at the game and if you're lucky, you pick the right letters.

Jason Larsen

I'm bumping this thread up to let you all know something. Some of you may not recognize the name Wink Martindale, but I know at least one of you remembers the UK version of the game show, "Trivial Pursuit" with Tony Slattery. Wink was the one who created that show with a man by the name of...

Jason Larsen

I know, with Martin Walker, Martin Daniels, Toby Anstis and Eamonn Holmes.

Jason Larsen

Wait a minute.

Jeff, how were you involved in this?

Jason Larsen

But, I think if you're smart enough, you can do very well at Countdown. It's just your luck. Also, there was a TV version of Scrabble on 25 years ago. It was hosted by Chuck Woolery, who hosted the revived version of Lingo 6 years ago (I was told you did get that in the UK,) and he was the original ...

Jason Larsen

How is it different from luck in Countdown?

The letters game on Countdown is like a non-infinite version of Scrabble.

Why does it seem like everything in UK culture is different from everything in UK culture within reason?

Jason Larsen

Actually, I've observed the things that are happening close to the opening of the show, and I don't really see that. It's mainly because Carol Vorderman engages in this conversation, and it would be rude for Des O'Connor not to talk to Carol. After all, when it was announced that Des O'Connor would ...

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