Falling through holes

NBC has picked up Still Standing, a quizzer based on an Israeli original. Basically, it's Russian Roulette without the randomized spins. Unlucky contestants who miss a question are dropped though holes, as the young lady in the little black dress demonstrates in the picture.

The order is for eight episodes, which may turn up during the summer or as a mideseason replacement. I'm an easy touch for any quizzer, especially if it channels my beloved Russian Roulette. So I hope NBC's venture pays off. At least the show doesn't have to generate huge numbers to stay on the woeful peacock net.

At BuzzerBlog Alex Davis writes more on the Israeli format. Alex's item features his usual slam on Minute To Win It - can he go through a day without one? - and actually says that NBC should Americanize Still Standing a little.

For the-Brits-are-better-than-us Alex, that's almost remarkable. I guess the Israelis aren't better than us (wink).