Randy West Browse All Authors Top 25 quotes by Randy West Yet as a team, we can pull together to do some incredible work. Randy West some team together work 'Press Your Luck' was probably the most exciting because of the unpredictability of the game and how I won on one of the three days on the very last spin against all odds. It was one of those great unpredictable game show moments. Randy West game great luck moments 'What's My Line' 1971 was a magical experience as I was still in my teens, and it was my first appearance. You know how they say you never forget 'your first'! Randy West you never-forget experience forget Also at the top of the list was my three day appearance on 'Press Your Luck'. In addition to the intense competition of each of those games, it slowly started to dawn on me in the minutes between tapings that I was winning some serious money. Randy West day me competition money As an announcer, 'The Price Is Right' is the mother of all shows not only because of its legacy, but because it is by far the most demanding game show. Randy West price game legacy mother As I slowly managed to take what I had learned into a transition from contestant to announcer and warm-up, I first had to prove myself on pilots. And as you know, many pilots are taped for each show that is lucky enough to breakthrough to being a series. Randy West myself know you enough At Johnny's suggestion I pursued a career in radio that eventually brought me to Los Angeles. Randy West career me los-angeles radio 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. Randy West someone never game time Because of my tremendous respect for Bob Barker and for the show's high standards of professionalism I consider this a tremendous honor that few announcers have ever been treated to. Both Rod's and Johnny's shoes are huge; I can't think about filling them. Randy West think respect shoes honor Because these show are live, script pages are being switched during the program and new commercial teases might be yelled in your ear with just enough time to scribble them on scrap paper before reading them. Randy West live new reading time But day in and day out, the most stimulating part of the work is being a member of a team of so many very bright, articulate and talented professionals. Randy West day being team work For anyone who works in front of an audience there is no thrill quite like that of feeling and hearing the evidence of the audience members' enjoyment. Laughter and applause really are powerful. Randy West feeling enjoyment laughter powerful 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. Randy West american game work years 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! Randy West say i-can watches world I enjoy 'Supermarket Sweep' because of its adlib demands in following the fast action. Randy West fast because enjoy action I'm always most excited about the job I'm doing at the present, and that's especially true about 'Price' because of my respect for the show and it's production team. Randy West true job respect team If you have real passion for a career in game shows, be willing to serve an apprenticeship; it's the best way to learn. Randy West best game you passion It seems that no two people came to this specialized area of work via the exact same route. Randy West two-people work two people Most producers I've known were writers first, and writing is a vital part of any game show. You could easily argue that the writing is the key ingredient that makes 'Jeopardy!' so great. Randy West game great you writing Of course watching a particularly exciting game or a wonderful contestant is always a joy. Randy West watching game always joy
