Because most things that are related to high definition intrigue me, the fact that the Price is Right is going to be in HD pretty soon was kind of cool. Just another step in the right direction for television. The sooner all shows are broadcast in high-def, the better.
I guess there is going to be around six episodes aired during primetime on Fridays coming up on February 22nd and according to Engadget, they’ll be broadcast in 1080i.
They expect that the normal episodes during the day could take a bit of time to switch to HD (why, I don’t know, isn’t it the same studio?), but in the meantime, enjoy the Friday night clarity.
I never watch this show and even if I was home sick, I don’t think I would, but I know some people are fanatical about it, so are you one of those people? Do you like Drew Carey as the new host?
Really? Really? Is that what we think we want as Americans? Sitting on our fat asses, filling our maws with Cheetos™ and bon-bons, watching TPIR in HD?
Drew Carey and the contestants in High Definition?!?
The HORROR!!!
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ROTFL
The prime time show is filmed in the same studio as the daytime version (Studio 33 a/k/a “The Bob Barker Studio”), albeit with a few changes for prime time. It is also where “Real Time with Bill Maher” is filmed, a show which recently went HD as of this season.
During the summer hiatus for Price, while they were still searching for a new host, the studio’s equipment was fully upgraded – they have been using HD cameras for a while, but all of other equipment was old.
See, I knew we had someone who knew
So if they have the HD equipment, why is it only used on primetime?
It won’t be for much longer. The prime time specials, which were taped earlier this week, were the first shows to be taped in HD. The daytime shows should now be taping in HD, though these won’t air until March or even April.
I think the question is, do we want to see Carey in HD? Kidding aside, I love HD and mostly everything on it. There is only one person I don’t want to see HD-ified. Larry King. Can you imagine?
The very best show I’ve seen in HD is Sunrise Earth. Gorgeous scenery in gorgeous HD. “Lost” is also exquisite. Incidentally, I love your Lost recaps. Keep ‘em coming.
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Kathy, thanks for stopping by and glad you love your Sony Bravia
I actually enjoy Sunrise Earth, but my wife makes fun of me if I sit and watch it for longer than 5 minutes, lol.
Glad you like the recaps, they’ll keep coming!