Game / activity
show swap
How this one works
Setup and instructions
- So we're going to take the best elements of other TV shows and inject them into Frazier to make the show better than it is.
- It's the, the character, the character swap is happening.
Context and recorded outcome
- Title: show swap Activity premise: So we're going to take the best elements of other TV shows and inject them into Frazier to make the show better than it is. Rules: It's the, the character, the character swap is happening. Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “It's a feat, but could it have been better? We are going to find out in a new segment we're calling show swap.”?: Curtis
RESULT STATUS
This one was not a competition.
Reviewed record explicitly identifies a noncompetitive activity.
What was recorded
What everyone brought to the table · 1 recorded contribution
RECORDED ANSWER / CHOICE
swap wrap
Final state summary: Curtis: dog from Hot in Cleveland kitchen from Hot in Cleveland Elka Ostrowski Victoria Chase Daphne replaced while Jane Leaves stays; Brad: Rowdy from Scrubs diner from Happy Days Mimi/Meanie from The Drew Carey Show Norm from Cheers Tony Danza's character; Ryan: Alf Cheers bar Jordan Sullivan literal demon janitor
Preserved source round labels (5)
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Follow the round structure (5)
animals
Prompt term: animals Round sequence: 1 Rules: a TV dog or any animal from another show Adjudication: I guess we'll allow it. Final phrase attribution: Who gives the judgment beginning “I guess we'll allow it.”?: Curtis
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So, so what would be a TV dog or any animal from another show that you would want to include?
Prompt: So, so what would be a TV dog or any animal from another show that you would want to include?
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- Respondents: Ryan Brad Curtis
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Brad, what, what would you pick?
Prompt: Brad, what, what would you pick? Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “Brad, what, what would you pick?”?: Curtis
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- Respondent: Brad
- Facilitator: Curtis
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Uh, Curtis, what is your pick?
Prompt: Uh, Curtis, what is your pick? Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “Uh, Curtis, what is your pick?”?: Brad
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- Respondent: Curtis
- Facilitator: Brad
RECORDED ANSWER / CHOICE
alf
Choice: Alf Adjudication: I guess we'll allow it.
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- Respondent: Ryan
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rowdy
Choice: the dog from Scrubs Answer qualification: name: Rowdy; description: the stuffed dog from, from Scrubs
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- Respondent: Brad
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cleveland dog
Choice: the dog from the show Hot in Cleveland So my answer is going to be George Clooney. Answer qualification: George Clooney Final phrase attribution: What name is actually spoken for the Hot in Cleveland dog? The show and Curtis’s selection are established.: George Clooney Resolution answer qualification: George Clooney
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- Respondent: Curtis
Round context
- Adjudicator: Curtis
sets
Prompt term: set Round sequence: 2 Rules: Participants may replace the same original set. Final phrase attribution: Who gives the emphatic repeated Yes allowing another Cafe Nervosa replacement?: Brad
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set prompt
Activity request: pick the set Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “And will that no Curtis do want to pick the set?”?: Brad
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- Respondent: Curtis
- Facilitator: Brad
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And, uh, I think it's back to you, Brad.
Prompt: And, uh, I think it's back to you, Brad. Prompt term: set Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “And, uh, I think it's back to you, Brad.”?: Curtis
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- Respondent: Brad
- Facilitator: Curtis
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Uh, Ryan Sansong, what would you like to do?
Prompt: Uh, Ryan Sansong, what would you like to do? Prompt term: set Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “Uh, Ryan Sansong, what would you like to do?”?: Brad
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- Respondent: Ryan
- Facilitator: Brad
RECORDED ANSWER / CHOICE
kitchen
Selection or action: replace: The Kitchen from Frasier; with: The Kitchen from Hot in Cleveland Answer qualification: Uh, pretty sure.
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- Respondent: Curtis
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diner
Selection or action: replace: Cafe Nervosa; with: the diner from the TV show Happy Days Adjudication: Uh, that's actually, that's actually pretty good. Response context: Suggestions to replace the station or Niles' apartment do not change the submitted Cafe Nervosa replacement.
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- Respondent: Brad
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cheers bar
Selection or action: replace: Cafe Nervosa; with: the Cheers bar Answer qualification: I'd much rather be at a bar than a, than a coffee shop where no one drinks coffee.
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- Respondent: Ryan
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- Adjudicator: Brad
guests
Prompt term: guest stars Round sequence: 3 Rules: It's the, the character, the character swap is happening. Answer qualification: Eligibility restriction remains disputed Final phrase attribution: Is a final eligibility rule agreed for incoming guest characters, or does that restriction remain disputed?: Remains disputed Resolution answer qualification: Remains disputed
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Uh, what is a guest star that you would want to swap out and with who?
Prompt: Uh, what is a guest star that you would want to swap out and with who? Answer qualification: character swap Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “Uh, what is a guest star that you would want to swap out and with who?”?: Curtis
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- Facilitator: Curtis
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mimi why
Activity request: explain yourself Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “Like I, I, I, it's like, explain yourself before, before Curtis tears it apart.”?: Ryan
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- Respondent: Brad
- Facilitator: Ryan
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jordan
Selection or action: replace: Charlotte; originalActor: Laura Linney; with: Jordan Sullivan; sourceShow: Scrubs; incomingActor: Krista Miller Answer qualification: I want a little bit meaner, a little bit more calculated of a Laura Linney, a little more smarter, smarter, probably much smarter, much smarter. Adjudication: Guest-star eligibility is challenged…
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Selection or action: replace: Charlotte; originalActor: Laura Linney; with: Jordan Sullivan; sourceShow: Scrubs; incomingActor: Krista Miller Answer qualification: I want a little bit meaner, a little bit more calculated of a Laura Linney, a little more smarter, smarter, probably much smarter, much smarter. Adjudication: Guest-star eligibility is challenged without a recorded replacement of this choice. Final phrase attribution: Who gives the judgment beginning “I don't think you can pick that.”?: Ryan; Who gives the judgment beginning “You're picking a guest star from a show.”?: Brad; Who gives the judgment beginning “She is at a minimum a recurring character.”?: Curtis; Who gives the judgment beginning “She's in, I think at some point she is a main character.”?: Curtis
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- Respondent: Ryan
- Adjudicator: Who gives the judgment beginning “I don't think you can pick that.”?: Ryan; Who gives the judgment beginning “You're picking a guest star from a show.”?: Brad; Who gives the judgment beginning “She is at a minimum a recurring character.”?: Curtis; Who gives the judgment beginning “She's in, I think at some point she is a main character.”?: Curtis
RECORDED ANSWER / CHOICE
mimi
Selection or action: replace: Kim; originalActor: Jennifer Tilly; with: Mimi; sourceShow: The Drew Carey Show Answer qualification: I like clowns. Adjudication: I can see that being a fun addition to this Result qualification: The fit to Kim's role is criticized; replacing Roz's sister is suggested but not adopted. Final phrase attribution: Who gives the judgment beginning “I, I actually liked Mimi and I think that's a, I can see that being a fun addition to this”?: Curtis
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- Respondent: Brad
- Adjudicator: Curtis
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elka
Selection or action: replace: Opal; originalActor: Estelle Parsons; with: Elka Ostrowski; incomingActor: Betty White; sourceShow: Hot in Cleveland Answer qualification: But what if we had a national treasure in that spot?
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- Respondent: Curtis
recurring
Prompt term: recurring characters Round sequence: 4 Rules: Main-character replacements belong to the next round.
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Well, the next step we are doing recurring characters.
Prompt: Well, the next step we are doing recurring characters. Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “Well, the next step we are doing recurring characters.”?: Curtis
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- Respondents: Curtis Brad Ryan
- Facilitator: Curtis
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Ryan, what would you like to say with that? With your pick?
Prompt: Ryan, what would you like to say with that? With your pick? Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “Ryan, what would you like to say with that?”?: Brad
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- Respondent: Ryan
- Facilitator: Brad
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victoria
Selection or action: replace: Ronnie; with: Victoria Chase; sourceShow: Hot in Cleveland; sharedActor: Wendy Malick
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- Respondent: Curtis
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norm
Selection or action: replace: Kenny; with: Norm; sourceShow: Cheers Answer qualification: You know, I mean, they're both bigger fellas. Response context: Kenny Powers, which is not his actual name
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- Respondent: Brad
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michael
Selection or action: replace: Marty; with: Michael; sourceShow: The Good Place; incomingActor: Ted Danson; version: literal demon Adjudication: He's still a main character. Result qualification: I'm going to plow forward anyway. Answer qualification: He's just trying to mess with the main characters. Final phrase attribution: Who gives the judgment beginning “He's not a recurring character.”?: Brad; Who gives the judgment beginning “He's still a main character.”?: Brad
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- Respondent: Ryan
- Adjudicator: Brad
mains
Prompt term: main character Round sequence: 5 Rules: Replacing Frasier is a preference, not a compulsory rule.
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It is technically, Ryan, your turn to pick the main character.
Prompt: It is technically, Ryan, your turn to pick the main character. Prompt term: main character Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “It is technically, Ryan, your turn to pick the main character.”?: Brad
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- Respondent: Ryan
- Facilitator: Brad
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Brad, what main character would you replace?
Prompt: Brad, what main character would you replace? Final phrase attribution: Who gives the prompt beginning “Brad, what main character would you replace?”?: Curtis
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- Respondent: Brad
- Facilitator: Curtis
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janitor
Selection or action: replace: Frasier; with: the janitor; sourceShow: Scrubs Answer qualification: So I want someone with actual some, you know, some medical expertise has been in a hospital setting. Adjudication: I don't really know what this show is you've built because it doesn't make a lot of sense. Final phrase attribution: Who gives the judgment beginning “I don't really know what this show is you've built because it doesn't make a lot of sense.”?: Curtis
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- Respondent: Ryan
- Adjudicator: Curtis
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tony
Selection or action: replace: Frasier; with: Tony Danza's character from Who's the Boss? Response context: He gives advice on every episode.
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- Respondent: Brad
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kit
Selection or action: replace: Daphne; with: Kit Voss; sourceShow: The Resident; retainedActorAsNamed: Jane Leaves Result qualification: Okay, keep going. Response context: Knight Rider and a car are reactions to the name, not replacement submissions.
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- Respondent: Curtis
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- Participants: Ryan Brad Curtis
- Facilitator: Curtis