Tom Shales Quotes

Sometimes I feel like I'm a contestant in a reality show that probably would be called The Apprentice Survivor Millionaire.

My favorite game shows were 'Password' and '$25,000 Pyramid.'

I used to be obsessed with game shows. When the Game Show Network became popular in the late '90s, I was all about reruns of 'The Price Is Right.' I knew all the prices from the '70s.

I thought I was signed up to be on 'Heroes.' It turns out I signed up to be on 'Survivor.'

At 'Price Is Right,' people feel so safe there and loved. And if you can't jump around on 'Price is Right,' then you can't jump around anywhere, you know?

I never thought I would do a game show, but now I guess I'm now officially in that genre.

After all, game shows are not like working in a coal mine.

The Price Is Right can really get me going.

I feel like I'd be good at 'Password.' Or 'Pyramid.'

I enjoy 'Supermarket Sweep' because of its adlib demands in following the fast action.

I watch old 'Truth or Consequences' on Hulu. 'Concentration.' And 'The Match Game' with Gene Rayburn.

'Bigg Boss' is a game show, and everyone plays their game.

'Bigg Boss' is one reality show which is a completely different format and pulls you out of your comfort zone.

'The Chase' is such a strong format and so simple to follow. The best quiz show formats are the simplest.

'Taxicab Confessions' always cracks me up. And if you are in the mood for a good game show, I like 'Survivor' because it's well made.

I've been on my fair share of quiz shows so I'm very empathetic with the contestants and I know exactly how they feel.

Because many of us have been in game shows for some time, there's always someone around who can share a story of Johnny O or Jay Stewart that I never heard.

From my years of work with so many game show production companies and their producers I'm probably no longer eligible to be a contestant on any American game show.

I can say without hesitation that there is certainly no greater show to be a contestant on than 'Price' - the prizes can be huge, and the whole world loves and watches the show. It's an American institution!

A basketball tournament to pick a poker player.

I don't compare tournaments.

I love watching 'Pointless.'

When I was a kid, I really loved game shows. For whatever reason, I was fascinated with them and watched them a ton.

I'm biased, but I think 'Jeopardy!' is the best game around, and getting more eyeballs on it is great in my book.

Thankfully, my manager didn't talk me into 'Big Brother' or 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'