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“HOLE IN THE WALL” Premieres September 11 on FOX
“HOLE IN THE WALL” Premieres September 11 on FOX

Story Created: Aug 8, 2008

Story Updated: Aug 8, 2008 

HOLE IN THE WALL, the body-bending, mind-twisting, global game show phenomenon from AMERICAN IDOL producers FremantleMedia North America, will premiere Thursday, Sept. 11 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.



HOLE IN THE WALL became an instant ratings success story on-air and online after launching on Japan’s Fuji TV in July 2006, where it continues to rank No. 1 in its timeslot. The format swiftly created waves around the world, with FremantleMedia currently producing versions in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Sweden and the U.K.



Hosted by Brooke Burns (“Dog Eat Dog”) and Mark Thompson (“Guinness World Records: Primetime”), HOLE IN THE WALL is one of the trickiest, fastest, funniest and wettest shows on the planet where speed, agility and a hearty sense of humor are essential tools to survive. During each episode, two teams of three compete against each other in multiple rounds of play, facing various barrier walls speeding toward them with weird and wacky cut-out shapes. Each team must contort their bodies individually or in unison to fit through the wall or be swept away into a pool below. As players struggle to strike a pose, points – and dignity – can be easily lost with a simple miscalculation. As the rounds progress and the pace heats up, mind over matter, quick thinking, coordination, agility and clever teamwork play a crucial role as each team strives to maneuver through walls literally closing in on them. The team with the most points at the end of the competition will win $25,000 and the chance to face the dreaded “Blind Wall” for the opportunity to win an additional $100,000.
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sebar read my blog view my photos
Aug 8, 2008 | 12:29 PM

Sounds like "I Survived A Japanese Game Show" over on ABC. Well either way, I am glad to see you back hosting where you belong my friend. I will keep an eye out for the show. You should do well on the show and I'll know you remember the blogs with a new thumbs up at the end of every episode ;) for all of us!

mystere read my blog view my photos
Aug 8, 2008 | 2:29 PM

Mark,

I look forward to this. It's too bad my mother is deceased...she would have watched the Fuji Television version if it were on KSCI 18. Anyone else from Fox 11 helping out? I'm just curious. Oh yes, anyone else from any of the sister stations across the country too?

Just so you know, my parents were born here, but grew up in Japan...that might explain some of my mannerisms here. Again, I look forward to the show, and your follow up blogs.

DfDeportation read my blog view my photos
Aug 9, 2008 | 2:31 PM

sebar read my blog view my photos
Sep 19, 2008 | 12:32 AM

You will find my review of the show here...Hope it helps.

http://community.myfoxla.com/blogs/sebar/2008/09/18/FOX
_Hole_In_The_Wall_Review

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Mark_Thompson

On the nightly FOX 11 10pm News with occasional appearances on Channel 13 and even Good Day L.A. I am brimming with thoughts that will both entertain and bore you all in the same instant. I look forward to getting your thoughts too. Please watch for the new show HOLE IN THE WALL Thursdays @ 8p

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