One nite only!

At a youth group meeting, we had some fun playing improvised games in the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway? (remember?). Some of us (myself included) even toyed with the idea of having a comedy night to show of our oh-so-great comedy skills. So we recently asked for permission to have a Youth Group Comedy Nite, and the request was approved. So on Sunday, April 10, we're going to have two hours of improvised fun.

April 10 may seem far away, but it's actually getting closer each and every day. So today my sister and I laid out a plan for the show: what the games will be, who will be in them, and so forth. We've decided upon the main performers (the funniest people, we think) but there will be a lot of audience participation (because everyone always wants to do something). It should be pretty cool.

I won't admit this to many people, but I kind of like The Price Is Right. After all, it is America's favorite* daytime network game show, and the longest-running game show in the history of American TV (running since 1972). The 60-Minute Price Is Right Site has lots of video and audio clips of memorable shows.

One of the reasons for the show's continued popularity is that it the only thing that has really changed (besides the prices due to inflation) is host Bob Barker's hair color. The '70s motif and cheesy music are pretty much the same as they always were. A 1994-1995 nighttime version of the show, which featured updated set designs and music (not to mention more lavish prizes) was short-lived. I imagine the show will continue until Bob's death. He is 81 years old but spry as ever. (It's weird saying "He is 81" rather than "He was 81.")

If you're only going to check out one video clip on that site, make it the one at the top of the main page. In a 1982 episode, Bob begins by letting the audience know that the cast and crew had been partying right up to the taping. The showcasing of fine products by the models is a lot funnier when they're tipsy. Those who want to delve deeper into the site will find the closest showcase bid ever, the first "New car!!" ever offered on the show, details on all 99 pricing games, stubborn Gibson refrigerators, and why Bob is afraid of Samoans. Be sure to check out the sections of bloopers and colorful contestants.

I'll have to watch the show a bit, seeing as I have the week off. Here are some more sites: A Salute to Pricing Games, The Price Is Right Game Show Tickets & Contestant Info Fan Site, and The Price Is Right Really Big Text Document.

* and, since 1994, the only