reality blurred + archives + March 16 to March 22, 2003

Monday, Mar. 17, 2003

reality TV "copycats fading fast."
reality TV "copycats fading fast." The ratings of recent reality TV show "copycats" haven't matched returning shows (like Survivor Amazon) or new formats (like Joe...
"many deaf people...angry" at Christy.
"many deaf people...angry" at Christy. Christy Smith, a Survivor Amazon cast member who is deaf, has been the target of both "praise [and] scathing criticism,"...
Simon says he'll do a third Idol but not this fall; thinks Clay or Rueben will win.
Simon says he'll do a third Idol but not this fall; thinks Clay or Rueben will win. Simon Cowell says the two American Idol 2...

Simon is Coke's "asshole pitchman."
Simon is Coke's "asshole pitchman." The ubiquitous Coke cups in front of the American Idol 2 judges, never mind the red room and infomercials for...
Amazing Race 4 wrapped last month.
Amazing Race 4 wrapped last month. In a story about network plans in the event of war with Iraq--"two to three days of continuous, commercial-free...
Oprah offers to pay for, air Trista and Ryan's wedding; reunion airs Wed.
Oprah offers to pay for, air Trista and Ryan's wedding; reunion airs Wed. When the couple from The Bachelorette showed up on her show, Oprah...
Trading Spaces spins off a kids' series; DVD with highlights, book out today.
Trading Spaces spins off a kids' series; DVD with highlights, book out today. A spin-off of TLC's Trading Spaces will begin airing May 17--as part...

Howard Stern sues Are You Hot.
Howard Stern sues Are You Hot. Howard Stern has filed a lawsuit against the producers of Are You Hot?, making his talk of a suit...
South Park season premiere tackles reality TV; creator says Idol is "genius."
South Park season premiere tackles reality TV; creator says Idol is "genius." Tonight's 10 p.m. ET debut of the seventh season of South Park is...
if war, American Idol will post results online, Survivor will be delayed.
if war, American Idol will post results online, Survivor will be delayed. If a U.S. invasion of Iraq happens today or tonight, American Idol 2's...

critics: ABC's "idiotic," "inept," "cheap" shows help "exhaust the genre."
critics: ABC's "idiotic," "inept," "cheap" shows help "exhaust the genre." ABC's string of five crappy reality TV shows--including Are You Hot and I'm a Celebrity--Get...
cast announced and photography begins on Battle of Shaker Heights.
cast announced as photography begins on Battle of Shaker Heights. Production on the Project Greenlight 2 film "The Battle of Shaker Heights" began last week...
Nashville Star will feature Wynonna.
Nashville Star will feature Wynonna. Nashville Star is adding more celebrities to its schedule, including Wynonna, who "will appear on the March 22 episode and...
FOX show with men wearing masks will be hosted by Monica Lewinsky.
FOX show with men wearing masks will be hosted by Monica Lewinsky. FOX is planning another dating reality TV show, but with a twist. This...

"plenty of reservations within the family" about Firestone's Bachelor role.
"plenty of reservations within the family" about Firestone's Bachelor role. The Bachelor 3's star Andrew Firestone may be a member of a well-known family, but...
Vanessa: scripted comment could "very well could have hurt me."
Vanessa says scripted comment could "very well could have hurt" her. American Idol 2 finalist Vanessa Olivarez made a comment to Ryan Seacrest that was...
more watched American Idol 2 and Survivor than early war coverage.
more watched American Idol 2 and Survivor than early war coverage. American Idol 2 on FOX and Survivor Amazon on CBS prevailed in the ratings...