Deal or No Deal tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z Movable Type 3.2 Congrats to Emmy Nominated Howie Mandel! tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.16904 2008-07-18T17:40:56Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z I'm very proud of you Howie for getting your Emmy nomination. You do a yeoman job hosting "Deal or No Deal." If you win the Emmy, I look forward to you thanking me, the Banker, in your acceptance speech. We... The Banker I'm very proud of you Howie for getting your Emmy nomination. You do a yeoman job hosting "Deal or No Deal."

If you win the Emmy, I look forward to you thanking me, the Banker, in your acceptance speech. We both know I'm the one who should've received that Emmy nomination. No sour grapes here. Just don't forget me on Emmy night.

Still vacationing in Paris,

The Banker

]]> Not in a Million Years Would I Go to Indiana tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.16862 2008-07-15T17:19:03Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z Hello, Dollydeb and friends. Thank you for the invitation to your cute little July 23rd soiree in Muncie, Indiana. I'm flattered. But count me out. No offense but I never waste time in America's "flyover states." Indiana does look pretty... The Banker Hello, Dollydeb and friends. Thank you for the invitation to your cute little July 23rd soiree in Muncie, Indiana. I'm flattered. But count me out. No offense but I never waste time in America's "flyover states."

Indiana does look pretty from the air, when flying over it in my private Gulfstream G550 jet at 35,000 feet to important world destinations like New York, London and Paris. Speaking of which, I'm currently on holiday in historic Paris. As I write, I am sipping a fine Bordeaux on the balcony of my $3500 a night suite. I'm literally a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower.

It's great to have money.

Au Revoir,
The Banker

]]> Thank You for a Great Season #3 tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.16711 2008-06-27T18:50:47Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z I have to be honest, I'm AMAZED at how good I really am. (Sometimes I surprise even myself.) I bamboozled every pathetic contestant this season - making sure none of them left with the million. I chuckle when I think... The Banker I have to be honest, I'm AMAZED at how good I really am. (Sometimes I surprise even myself.) I bamboozled every pathetic contestant this season - making sure none of them left with the million.

I chuckle when I think of all the contestants who blew it! Remember Katie Henslin from Minnesota? That airhead had the million in her case, yet she just couldn't pull the trigger! I LOVE IT!

Oh sure, I had a few scares here and there. But ultimately I won every battle. It's been such a truly profitable year, this summer I plan to renovate my office for next season. It's going to be gorgeous.

I'm raising my champagne glass and making a toast. "Here's to all of season three's misguided, foolish contestants. You make my heart pitter patter. You complete me."

Oh, and to you bloggers... keep those postings coming. I read everything you write and I'll be responding to your ridiculous postings throughout the summer. You all amuse me.

Thanks for the good times,

The Banker

]]> Blogger "Martha" Has the Hots For Me tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.16610 2008-06-19T00:55:59Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z My dear Martha, I wish I could honestly welcome you back to my blog. But after reading your scathing post about my sexiness, I'm less than thrilled to see you've returned. For your information, I do NOT have a "saggy... The Banker My dear Martha, I wish I could honestly welcome you back to my blog. But after reading your scathing post about my sexiness, I'm less than thrilled to see you've returned.

For your information, I do NOT have a "saggy neck" or "wrinkly skin." I moisturize daily. And even if I were aging, it wouldn't matter. Every day gorgeous, "perfect 10's" throw themselves at me for one simple reason. I am RICH! (Oh, and some of these 20-something beauties are young enough to be my granddaughters. It's quite flattering.)

So, go ahead and take your cheap shots at me, Martha.
I see right through you. I know the truth. YOU WANT ME!

"catch me if you can."

The Banker

]]> Banker Warning to you Bloggers tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.16524 2008-06-11T20:17:16Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z My dear bloggers... remember, I read every single word you post on my blog. And I keep a detailed file on every one of you. If you get the opportunity to face me one day on the show, I am... The Banker My dear bloggers... remember, I read every single word you post on my blog. And I keep a detailed file on every one of you.

If you get the opportunity to face me one day on the show, I am MORE than prepared to annihilate you. So, be careful what you reveal on this blog. Don't be stupid, bloggers like "dollydeb," "LB," "marsha marsha marsha," "Case 27," and the rest of you... I will use everything you write on my blog against you! Let this be a final warning.

The Banker

]]> Banker Responds to Viewer Blog Postings tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.16410 2008-06-03T00:49:31Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z I've been enjoying reading your postings on my Blog. Please keep them coming. Below are my responses to some of you. TO "LB" whose co-workers made her "Deal" charm bracelets... Dear LB, I checked out your "Deal or No Deal"... The Banker I've been enjoying reading your postings on my Blog. Please keep them coming. Below are my responses to some of you.


TO "LB" whose co-workers made her "Deal" charm bracelets...

Dear LB, I checked out your "Deal or No Deal" charm bracelets and they are quite impressive. However, I must remind you and your clever co-workers that using the "Deal or No Deal" trademark without permission from the show is a federal offense punishable by a heavy fine and perhaps prison. I hope you are not selling those. If you are, enjoy watching "Deal or No Deal" in the clink.


TO LINDA who posted her phone number on my blog, so I may call her to put her on the show...

Dear Linda, anyone who's foolish enough to post her home number online for anyone to see and call is a stooge I'd love to have on the show.
Unfortunately, I'm not in charge of who gets on. I'm only in charge of making sure they leave with as little money as possible.


TO "DOLLYDEB" who asks me if I'm afraid of getting hit by lightening in my office...

Dear Dollydeb, unlike you, I made the sensible decision to live in a city with beautiful weather year round. So, I never have to worry about lightening. Every day is sunny in gorgeous Southern California.

]]> Banker Wisdom tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.16265 2008-05-21T14:17:03Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z Here are just some of my thoughts, advice and insights about the world. Read and learn, The Banker. 1. If you wear a name tag at work, get a new job. 2. If you have a peanut allergy, then you're... The Banker Here are just some of my thoughts, advice and insights about the world.

Read and learn, The Banker.

1. If you wear a name tag at work, get a new job.
2. If you have a peanut allergy, then you're weak.
3. Marriage is bad business.
4. Men who re-enact Civil War battles are immature.
5. There is no reason to ever whistle.
6. Never befriend a man wearing a fanny pack.
7. Handlebar mustaches are not cool.
8. A "lady" should never be seen entering or exiting a bathroom.
9. If you could eat your pet in a single meal, the pet's not worth having.
10. Money can buy happiness.

]]> Banker Good Deed tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.16107 2008-05-09T14:30:11Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z I'm tired of you bloggers insulting and ripping me to shreds on this site. Remember, contestants aren't OWED money just for showing up on "Deal." They have to EARN it. Just to prove that I'm a good man at heart,... The Banker I'm tired of you bloggers insulting and ripping me to shreds on this site.
Remember, contestants aren't OWED money just for showing up on "Deal." They have to EARN it.

Just to prove that I'm a good man at heart, this morning I gave a homeless family with a German Shepard, 73 cents. They were at a gas station near Culver City, where we shoot the show. I didn't have to give them money, but I did. So at least there's one grateful family and a dog that appreciate me!

The Banker

]]> Philippines Models v. American "Deal" Models tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.16041 2008-05-06T14:17:12Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z Note to American "Deal" Models: After watching Howie host the show in the Philippines and seeing their models, you American "Deal" models are really ungraceful. It's something to work on. Because I care, The Banker... The Banker Note to American "Deal" Models: After watching Howie host the show in the Philippines and seeing their models, you American "Deal" models are really ungraceful. It's something to work on.

Because I care,
The Banker

]]> I Salute You tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.15867 2008-04-22T14:15:40Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z Rarely do I ever feel humbled. But I've finally come across someone who makes even a man as important as myself feel small. I'm talking about true American hero, Army Captain Joe Kobes, who appeared on last night's show and... The Banker Rarely do I ever feel humbled. But I've finally come across someone who makes even a man as important as myself feel small.

I'm talking about true American hero, Army Captain Joe Kobes, who appeared on last night's show and won $78,000. While I'm never happy to see a contestant leave with my money, I can honestly say there isn't a more deserving player than Captain Joe Kobes, who has put his life on the line in Iraq to defend our freedoms.

Thank you Captain Joe Kobes for your bravery.

The Banker

]]> Banker Response to Pathetic Blogger tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.15834 2008-04-19T01:55:59Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z I read EVERYTHING you post about me on my blog. I'm particularly interested in the angry posting from "Marsha Marsha Marsha" on Friday April 18th. No offense, "Marsh, Marsha, Marsh" but just because I'm a Banker doesn't mean I'm to... The Banker I read EVERYTHING you post about me on my blog.

I'm particularly interested in the angry posting from "Marsha Marsha Marsha" on Friday April 18th. No offense, "Marsh, Marsha, Marsh" but just because I'm a Banker doesn't mean I'm to blame for people defaulting on home loans. I resent your derogatory, mean spirited comments. Some of us Bankers are good men. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!

One thing is clear from your emotional posting, "Marsha Marsha Marsha." I would CRUSH you in a game of "Deal or No Deal." You are the perfect example of an overly emotional woman. (You remind me of an ex-wife.) Emotional contestants always crash and burn in this game.

You did make one good point in your posting. I agree that I am a role model. Learn from me.

The Banker

]]> Spring Break Flunkies tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.15773 2008-04-17T02:01:43Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z I'd like to say a special hello to the fools at the Sigma Chi Fraternity who stole $128,000 from me on Wednesday, April 16th's show. You incompetents are a disgrace to higher education. I'm furious to know you'll be wasting... The Banker I'd like to say a special hello to the fools at the Sigma Chi Fraternity who stole $128,000 from me on Wednesday, April 16th's show. You incompetents are a disgrace to higher education. I'm furious to know you'll be wasting my money on parties and other frivolities.

Your generation has absolutely no work ethic and you don't know the value of a dollar. I can't wait to watch you flounder in the real world after graduation. I despise lazy, spoiled college kids.

The Banker

]]> I'm busy tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.15290 2008-03-13T17:15:16Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z Dearest Tim, Unlike you, I don't have unlimited time in my day to post cute little messages. That said, I do read this blog (I'm contractually obligated to do so). I don't plan on hiring a monkey anytime soon, but... The Banker Dearest Tim,

Unlike you, I don't have unlimited time in my day to post cute little messages. That said, I do read this blog (I'm contractually obligated to do so). I don't plan on hiring a monkey anytime soon, but if I do I'll be sure to keep you in mind.

The Banker

]]> Million Dollar Mission tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/dealornodeal//17.14933 2008-02-19T04:43:28Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z Well, hopefully we can put this silly Million Dollar Mission to bed tonight. It's getting ridiculous. How easy do I have to make this game for you people? It's like playing squash against someone and agreeing not to use your... The Banker Well, hopefully we can put this silly Million Dollar Mission to bed tonight. It's getting ridiculous. How easy do I have to make this game for you people? It's like playing squash against someone and agreeing not to use your arms. I mean, come on. If this lady can't win the million tonight, I might as well be facing off against a monkey.


The Banker

]]> You Sound Bitter tag:blog.nbc.com,2007:/dealornodeal//17.13578 2007-12-12T20:01:07Z 2008-07-18T17:41:58Z Hey "Jimmy", Firstly, I can assure you that I am indeed the Banker not some page or production assistant. Secondly, I hope you're 13 years-old or younger. Any adult calling themselves "Jimmy" is just pathetic. Thirdly, you sound very bitter.... The Banker Hey "Jimmy",

Firstly, I can assure you that I am indeed the Banker not some page or production assistant.

Secondly, I hope you're 13 years-old or younger. Any adult calling themselves "Jimmy" is just pathetic.

Thirdly, you sound very bitter. I understand 10's of thousands of people try out for the show so there's just not room for every "Jimmy".

Fourthly, Happy Holidays.


The Banker

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