Poker show ‘Face the Ace’ shuffles, redeals - Page 2 - Poker Card Room

Two Plus Two Forums Live Poker Casino & Cardroom Poker

Poker show ‘Face the Ace’ shuffles, redeals

Post Reply Subscribe

...

Page 2 of 2

1 2

Page 2 of 2

1 2

08-31-2009 , 02:06 PM

#26

Will The Thrill

journeyman

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 317

I actually thought it was ok, and the wife liked they way the showed all of the outs a guy had when all in. There is definitely a casual fan that'll like the show, not sure if the "rush the table" is the way to make it better though, seems kinda dumb. Also putting anything on tv fridays at 9:30 is death. Fox did the same thing with Prison Break in it's final season, moved it from monday to friday and then were shocked that nobody was watching

Quote

08-31-2009 , 03:56 PM

#27

petp_the_greek

centurion

Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 166

the demographics are all wrong for airing it on NBC....some 50 yr old housewife isnt gonna care too much for poker.

they should make a show and air it on spike tv....that is the perfect demographics for poker. i still think HSP should get off GSN and move to spike.

Quote

09-01-2009 , 01:56 AM

#28

alydom

adept

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 724

Is it still on? Or did they pull the plug?
I saw the first show (know there was a second)....

Quote

09-01-2009 , 02:46 AM

#29

djsnit

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 270

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarrySanders

math is idiotic

LOL....

Quote

09-01-2009 , 03:07 AM

#30

djsnit

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 270

Quote:

Originally Posted by blink20

this for sure

the vibe wasn't what it should have been

Quote

09-01-2009 , 10:32 AM

#31

Kevmath

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 28,242

Quote:

Originally Posted by alydom

Is it still on? Or did they pull the plug?
I saw the first show (know there was a second)....

The next episode airs Sept. 12

Quote

09-01-2009 , 11:29 AM

#32

BiggieFats

adept

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 908

Even FSN's Poker Dome was better than this.

Quote

09-01-2009 , 01:25 PM

#33

Phleggm

adept

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,036

I'd rather see "Site Wars" where the poker sites (PS, FTP, UB, Cake, etc.) each present a team made up of a pro or two and an amateur or two, and they compete in a series of matches (HU, 6MAX, HOSE) for bragging rights.

Denise Pernula should be the host, with James Woods doing the color..

Too bad each site is probably too anal to risk competing against rivals.

Quote

09-01-2009 , 02:31 PM

#34

Luvr

enthusiast

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 92

Yea the lack of consistency of the show pretty much sucks.

Quote

09-02-2009 , 12:03 PM

#35

Texter

adept

Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 733

I emailed them some ideas...haven't heard anything back.

Quote

09-02-2009 , 03:09 PM

#36

freekobe

POKERPROductions Representative

Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,118

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texter

I emailed them some ideas...haven't heard anything back.

What were they? Face The Ace ideas?

Quote

09-02-2009 , 08:04 PM

#37

nuisance

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11,643

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastBayFunk

They're going about this all wrong. The hosts suck and the laid back "bachelor pad" set is horrible. Instead of going for a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, they should be following the "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" template that emphasizes the high stakes, pressure, and drama.

This might actually work. They could use dramatic lighting a music.
And maybe a naked cocktail waitress or 2 (Hot of course) forcing drinks on the contestants. So they get drunk talk smack and play crazy.

Now that would be entertaining.

Quote

09-03-2009 , 10:00 AM

#38

RicardoUK

adept

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 845

the 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' atmosphere would make the show much better imo.

And they could have 'lifelines' where they can ask another Ace what to do with a tough decision. Eg Chris Ferguson check-shoves the donkish contestant on the turn, and the donk can show another pro his hand and talk about what best to do, which would give the viewers some insight into strategy.

Quote

10-12-2009 , 06:38 PM

#39

Phleggm

adept

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,036

They need to have a trap door under the chair of the amateur. When he loses, it opens and he disappears into the floor. Then they can change the name to "Face the Ace Hole," a sure winner!

Quote

10-13-2009 , 09:28 AM

#40

playitlikeaset

banned

Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 741

oh paper it sounds good, but its just boring to watch some random guy play, i think they need to give more money away also cause its unlikely anyone wins 3 in a row especially if they know the variance

Quote

07-09-2010 , 05:07 PM

#41

Texter

adept

Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 733

Quote:

Originally Posted by freekobe

What were they? Face The Ace ideas?

Just some ideas to change the show to make it more interesting.

man that show totally sucked.

Quote

07-10-2010 , 01:24 AM

#42

PenaltyMan

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,201

Face the ace lost the hand to a pair of deuces. Tragic.

Quote

07-10-2010 , 01:31 AM

#43

mi$ter ILL

veteran

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,332

i watch almost every bit of poker that gets shown on tv, and i couldnt even get past the second show.

Quote

07-10-2010 , 01:58 AM

#44

coolnout

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 12,430

good thing u bumped this thread to tell us

Quote

07-10-2010 , 03:57 AM

#45

gav800

old hand

Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,702

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastBayFunk

, they should be following the "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" template that emphasizes the high stakes, pressure, and drama.

Who wants to be a millionaire SnGwiz edition?

You have 3,600 left in 45 player turbo, 8 players left.... blinds 300/600 It's folded to you on the dealer, BB is chip leader... K 8... do you shove?

A) Call
B) Fold
C) Min-Raise
D) All-In

Quote

07-10-2010 , 09:56 AM

#46

Kevmath

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 28,242

FTP is now doing "Face the Pro", limited to certain countries in Europe, where the winner plays Gus Hansen for 100k Euros:

http://www.facethepro.net/en/index.html