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Profile of Phil Moore
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20th February 1918 |
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Portland, Oregon, USA |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia Actor Phil Moore (born August 16, 1961 in Orlando, Florida, USA) is best known as the host of innovative Nickelodeon game show Nick Arcade (1991-1993). A prolific comedian in the Orlando area, he made his first onscreen appearance as a basketball player in the film After School (1989), going on to costar in a soap commercial alongside his wife. Following his illustrious days behind the podium at Arcade, he was commissioned to host the short-lived Nickelodeon hidden camera show, You're On! (1998-1999). He also made numerous appearances as a panelist on Nick's Figure It Out (1997-1999).
"Straight to the Goal"
As host of Nick Arcade, Moore frequently let his comedic talents shine, with impromptu humor in many forms:
- Physical outbursts going to and from commerical breaks
- Ad libbed lyrics to accompany the show's instrumental theme song
- Witty responses to contestants' professed hobbies and interests
- High-pitched squeals to alert contestants their time to write had expired
In his tenure, Moore also built a solid repetoire of catchphrases. In addition to the "Four P's" (Points, Puzzles, Pop Quizzes and Prizes) which formed the backbone of Arcade, he is beloved for the trademark, "I'm going to have to take Mikey straight to the goal." The declaration made its way into nearly every episode, as the show's format made it virtually impossible for contestants to reach the end themselves.
Some have criticized Moore's style as formulaic or canned; however, he gained significant appeal with young audiences in the early 1990s, some of whom continue to enjoy Arcade reruns on Nickelodeon Games and Sports for Kids. Analysis of his performance draws inevitable parallels with Kirk Fogg, host of Nickelodeon's Legends of the Hidden Temple (1993-1995). However, while Fogg took on the role of a paternal guide, donning khaki shorts and a cargo vest, Moore's casual style and playful demeanor rendered him a more friendly presence, more in line with the adrenaline-filled cheers of GUTS host Mike O'Malley.
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