Merv Griffin's Crosswords

I might be in the minority when I say Merv Griffin's Crosswords was a very interesting concept on the traditional Crossword puzzle. Two players compete to solve clues to fill in a Crossword puzzle, all the while earning cash. Beginning with round 2, three "Spoilers" enter the game with the ambition of stealing a front player's podium and cash and/or prizes if the front players failed to provide a correct answer. The winning player then tries to complete the puzzle in 90 seconds to win a cash prize plus a trip. The show ran from 2007-08, with most affiliates running it in tandem with Temptation: The New Sale of the Century. A second season was recorded, but never aired. What are your thoughts about this short-lived game show?