Call me crazy, but I like game shows that actually resemble game shows. So these "reality" combined programs have no interest for me. Your mileage may differ.

Which brings us to NBCUniversal, which has just picked up the rights to a competition from France called "The Power." The premise:

"The format features 13 celebrities living together and competing in a strategic game while under surveillance of an Artificial Intelligence device called Delta."

Hoo boy. Another game show involving celebrities? I'll pass. Would this be something you'd watch?

You'll probably be seeing this on your TV in the coming seasons. They've licenced the format for not only the U.S. but the U.K. and Australia. Sounds like the execrable "Big Brother," only with more famous names. (I'm betting B- or even C-list "celebrities.") 

Whatever happened to game shows that were, well, game shows? To quote the movie 'War Games,' "The only way to win is not to play."

NBCU takes French game format for US, UK and Australia