Show Me the (advertisers') Money

After "Dancing With the Stars" Tuesday night (Emmitt, you killed!), I got sucked into the "preview" of ABC's latest game show franchise, "Show Me the Money." With William Shatner as its host, it seemed like all I'd have to do is choose my favorite punchline. But I have to admit it grabbed me.
Could be because the first contestant, Matt Marr, the guy with the "murse" manpurse from Oklahoma who apparently had springs in his shoes, was so damned fun to watch -- in fact, way more than the "Officer and a Gentleman" wannabe who followed him.
It's got an interesting combination of quiz show, gambling and jiggle. Howie Mandel can keep his leggy models on "Deal or No Deal." These girls can dance, and do so whenever Captain Kirk orders them to.
ABC reports it attracted 12.4 million viewers in its first outing. Look for it to grow when it moves to its usual 8 p.m. slot next week.