The search is over

At last the host search is over, and now we can get back to what's important - getting ready to welcome Season 36 of TPIR!

If you haven't heard the news yet, it has been confirmed by CBS and Fremantle that actor/comedian Drew Carey was selected as Bob's successor. At first I was a little hesitant with the choice, but after thinking about it for a good long while I believe he is deserving of a chance to show what he can do. He has wit, energy, and already has a built-in fan base thanks to his work on his sitcom and on Whose Line is it Anyway, the latter of which I'm a huge fan of (I have volume 1 of the first season on DVD).

What I think will be interesting to see is the chemistry and interaction with Rich. They're close in age, and they're both from the same area - Drew is from Cleveland while Rich is from nearby Bay Village - which is why I have decided to call the two of them the "Cleveland Connection".

How the show will change and/or retain certain elements of the past will be a mystery, but I guess we'll have to wait until September to find out. In the meantime, I wish Drew the best of luck in his new role and can bet that I'll continue to be a Loyal Friend and True to the end!