Nothing about the game show was interesting or original. Not even the title. And the creators knew it too. Just three good-looking, athletic contestants competing in physically demanding challenges every week. Winner take all.
Then last Wednesday happened.
Contestant #2 died unexpectedly. Live on air.
The studio audience roared in approval. The ratings soared. Network executives were ecstatic. Now the creators were in a bind. What to do for an encore?
Stack the deck, what else?
Suddenly, the pool of potential contestants shifted. They no longer looked very healthy or athletic.
Maybe lightning would strike twice, they hoped.
Fingers crossed.
The Weekday One Hundred 