Catch 21

I do like game shows to a certain extent when it involves trivia. Swearing a bunch in Jeopardy, guessing on Millionaire, but I don't like game shows that involve luck and risk. At that point it isn't about how smart you are anymore, but how much you're willing to gamble.

This show seemed entertaining at first, although after watching did seem pretty slow watching a chick flip cards and figuring out what 17+5 equals... This was a VERY original concept from word associations and hardcore trivia, but the idea dies out after a while.

Now for the reason most of us are here.......... I had just started to watch The Fresh Prince starting from ep 1 tonight, already on ep 8. It's good to see the little dark guy got some screen time in something I've watched after Prince. Funny and somewhat queer, Carlton grew on me. Didn't exactly bring all the humor over from the 90's but gave the show some time to last a week

As a child, this was one of my favorite Game Show Network shows, I watched it with my grandparents all the time and I've always thought it was pretty good and entertaining.

But since there's already consensus on what the show is about, I'll give my review.

While the show's concept is pretty simple and nothing special, I think its execution was pretty good. I though Alfonso was a good host, not too overbearing (though sometimes a tad over the top), I also do like Mikki as the dealer, she shows genuine whenever she deals a card and it doesn't come off forced (like Whitney in the new version). I also do like the set and graphics, while it's pretty simplistic and not very bright, it does the job (the new Catch 21's new set is way too overstimulating with the lights and the new graphics weren't that good).

Also, at the time, this was giving away the highest money out of any GSN show with $25,000 and $50,000 (later beaten by The Chase a few years later), but this was no joke.

Now there are some nitpicks I have, one comment on here claiming that the show is rigged because of the majority of women winning and I'm like, did we watch the same show? The majority of them are eliminated in the first round (no joke). Whether it be because of the contestants or just bad luck, who knows?

Also, some claims that the card are rigged to have whatever contestant they want win, I don't believe that, they may not show us that they shuffle the cards, but they may do it off-screen or whatever. Also, it's all about as the show says "Knowlege and luck of the card", keyword LUCK! Unless I hear otherwise by someone who was there, I stand by that.

Overall, I think this is a really good Game Show Network show and one of their best and it's actually the only GSN show that has aired reruns over 10 years after its original run ended, if that doesn't tell you it had fans and loyal viewers, I don't know what will.

9/10.

First off, I must say that this is a fun game show. Also, I haven't seen every episode. However, I do know the show very well. Every time I've watched it, I've had a lot of fun playing along and watch. This makes me long to be a contestant. The thing I like most about it are guessing the words as letters are gradually given. When it goes off the air, I hope some network brings it back so I can play along and watch again. If that happens, I will be really happy. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever. Now, in conclusion, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.

I have a few issues with the NEW season of Catch 21.

1. There is WAY too much purple on the set. 2. The hearts and diamonds on the cards are purple instead of red. 3. During the final portion of the game, the number of power chips the player possesses is not displayed. Also, the numbers and symbols on the cards are too small, making it difficult to see which cards have been dealt.

Finally, Whitney is nice and very pretty, but I miss Mikki Padilla.

I enjoy the show but find it annoying to some degree. Nikki was far better than Whitney because she showed more personality and came across as having much more fun. Whitney is dull and somewhat full of herself in my opinion. If Whitney stays, please stop the very annoying dancing at the beginning. No one cares that Whitney and Alfonso were on a dance show together. It's a game show. Bring back Mikki and in the final round keep the first 21 at 2500 dollars. Finally, at the end of the show, please have Alfonso stop the relentless, repetitive, never ending rambling about "what would have happened "