$1 million isn't really a whole lot anymore...plus after taxes it's more like $600,000. CBS should think about increasing the prize to $1.5 million or
$2 million. Back when Deal or No Deal was reeeeaaaally popular, they'd have three episodes per week where contestants could win up to $1 million.
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Posts: 31 (05/21/08 8:21 PM) |
Let's not.
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Posts: 9 (05/21/08 11:09 PM) |
Thanks for your intelligent response to my proposition. I like how you employed relevant arguments and reasoning skills to disagree with what I was suggesting.
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Posts: 159 (05/21/08 11:14 PM) |
howiekendrick wrote: I'm laughing when I read this topic title.
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Posts: 38 (05/22/08 12:04 AM) |
howiekendrick wrote: What does Survivor, Mark Burnett, CBS have to gain by doing this.
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Posts: 2185 (05/22/08 12:49 AM) Registered User |
Shallownage wrote: Contestants will be more greedy.
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Posts: 10396 (05/22/08 11:37 PM) Registered user |
Survivor's prize money is already bigger than most other reality shows.
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Posts: 10 (05/23/08 2:08 AM) |
Good point. Survivor is not nearly as popular as it used to be (I fell out of my chair when I saw that the Borneo finale had 52 million viewers--that's
ridiculous). But it must still get a decent amount of viewers, as it has held steady in that 8 p.m. Thursday primetime slot. Perhaps the final season of
Survivor will be for more money.
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Posts: 7184 (05/23/08 2:10 AM) Registered User |
If they really wanted to make it interesting they could give someone a car right from the start.
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Posts: 66 (05/23/08 9:56 AM) |
Doesn't Millionaire give out 1 million AFTER taxes? I think Survivor should just do that.
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Posts: 1161 (05/23/08 12:46 PM) Registered User |
The only time there will be a prize larger than 1 mill is probably if they do an "All Winner" edition of the show, since that would be the only way
to secure some of the winners (Brian Heidik; Danni Boatwright; Tom Westman) to come back.
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Posts: 8216 (05/23/08 1:03 PM) Registered user |
I agree they should at least make it so the contestants actually receive a million dollars after taxes.
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Posts: 686 (05/24/08 11:27 AM) Registered User |
Was one thread not enough for you?
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Posts: 2478 (05/24/08 10:13 PM) MESS member |
I agree that they should increase the prize money. $1 million's a lot, but with inflation and all the other reality shows around, they need something to
stand out with Survivor and they could always tout it as "the biggest prize in reality show history" or something like that.
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Sole Survivor Genius wrote: I accidentally created two threads at the same time. I guess I clicked "Post" twice. |
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Posts: 3 (05/26/08 10:09 AM) |
the money should be like 5 million
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Posts: 11603 (05/26/08 5:15 PM) Registered User |
Doesn't Millionaire give out 1 million AFTER taxes? I think Survivor should just do that. I don't think any American reality/game show has ever done that--it just wouldn't make any sense. The network is giving up a million dollars; they'd have to give up almost double that for the contestant to walk away with a million post-taxes. Besides, there could be claims of unfairness, since the taxes vary based on where you live, so it's not like there's a set amount to give to the winner each time. IIRC, Heidik took up residency in another state in order to get a break on the taxes. But don't quote me on that. |
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Posts: 3 (05/26/08 5:54 PM) |
The amount is fine as is. Maybe $1,500,000 would work but I mean, no more than that.
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Posts: 580 (05/27/08 5:22 AM) |
Didn't they stop giving away cars as part of the prize during S12? I honestly think the winner deserves the car (or the extra $100,000) more than
whoever is the most popular in that season.
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Posts: 161 (05/27/08 12:55 PM) |
sorevivor13 wrote: no sponsor = no car |
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Posts: 1044 (06/03/08 12:27 PM) Registered user |
Might not be a bad idea to up the prize money if they can find a way to do it profitably. It might reinvigorate the franchise a bit, create some new buzz, and
draw in more viewers.
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