reality blurred + archives + July 7 to July 13, 2002

week of July 7, 2002

Shapiro says Big Brother concept is "sociologically intriguing."
Shapiro says Big Brother concept is "sociologically intriguing." The producer of Big Brother 3 says the show's concept is "sociologically intriguing" because of how people...
Trading Spaces spin-off debuted Sat.; host already being replaced.
Trading Spaces spin-off debuted Sat.; host already being replaced. On Saturday, TLC debuted a spin-off to its wildly popular home decorating reality TV show Trading...
report: UK Big Brother producers used editing to keep controversial house mate around.
UK Big Brother producers accused of using editing to keep house mate around. More controversy for the UK's Big Brother 3: The Sun quotes an...

Real will offer Big Brother 3 feeds as part of its RealOne Super Pass.
Real will offer Big Brother 3 feeds as part of its RealOne Super Pass. Real and CBS are again offering access to the live feeds...
Simon plans to sign a contestant--whether or not that person wins.
Simon plans to sign a contestant--whether or not that person wins. American Idol judge Simon Cowell, a record label owner and producer, says "he has...
Real World Chicago ends tonight.
Real World Chicago ends tonight. Exactly 51 weeks ago tonight, hundreds of people protested The Real World Chicago's presence in the Wicker Park neighborhood, which...

Elisabeth, quarterback marry.
Elisabeth, quarterback marry. Survivor 2's Elisabeth Filarski and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tim Hasselbeck got married on Saturday. The two met in college and announced their...
Sharon released from the hospital after colon cancer surgery.
Sharon released from the hospital after colon cancer surgery. Sharon Osbourne has been released from a hospital after having surgery for colon cancer that was...
Alex says she wasn't fired, and says she's "not coming back."
Alex says she wasn't fired, and says she's "not coming back." The first host of Trading Spaces has broken her silence about why she left...
Big Brother 3 debuts tonight.
Big Brother 3 debuts tonight. The show that barely looked like it would survive its first season is back for a third round as CBS...

casting for hip-hop edition of Making the Band underway.
casting for hip-hop edition of Making the Band underway. The production company behind Making the Band is planning a hip-hop version of the show, which...
Osbournes uncensored in Canada.
Osbournes uncensored in Canada. When Canada's CTV starts airing episodes of The Osbournes on Sept. 17 at 10 p.m., viewers will hear every work the...
Big Brother 3 producer on manipulation: "We don't touch 'em."
Big Brother 3 producer on manipulation: "We don't touch 'em." In a story about how editing affects the reality of reality TV shows, Big Brother...
RJ selected as judges' wildcard.
RJ selected as judges' wildcard. The 10th American Idol finalist was selected by the judges during last night's episode. By a unanimous vote, RJ Helton...
Real World Chicago finale the highest rated Real World episode ever.
Real World Chicago finale the highest rated Real World episode ever. Tuesday's finale of The Real World Chicago was watched by 5.5 million viewers, an...

Lori and Marcellas nominated; twists revealed on the feeds.
Lori and Marcellas nominated; twists revealed on the feeds. Big Brother 3 has its first nominees for eviction: Marcellas and Lori. Also, people watching the...
The It Factor II wil air in Jan.
The It Factor II wil air in Jan. Bravo already announced that The It Factor will return for a second season, which will be filmed...
34 Survivor cast members will attend a Saturday fundraiser for a camp that helps kids affected by AIDS.
34 Survivor cast members will attend a Saturday fundraiser for a camp that helps kids affected by AIDS. Some of the cast members from all...
Big Brother 3 beats American Idol.
Big Brother 3 beats American Idol. The premiere of Big Brother 3 was up against the episode of American Idol that found the judges selecting...