week of August 10, 2008
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
- Doug Wilson, pageant girls, and "chubby" girls who want to become models all get reality series
Cable networks have announced a few new series, some of which are in development, and at least one of which may never air. TLC is... - A Shot of Love 3 is currently being cast but won't star Tila Tequila, who said no
There will not be A Shot of Love 3 for Tila Tequila, although MTV is currently casting for the third season, which will star a... - Mark wins The Mole 3 after almost being executed repeatedly; Craig is the mole
After nine episodes, The Mole 3 reached its conclusion, revealing the identities of the mole and the show's winner. History teacher and soccer coach Mark... - Mole ends with fewer than 3 million viewers, 2 million fewer than watched the debut
The Mole 3 ended its run last night, and likely ended its time on ABC, as the show managed to lose even more of its...
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
- Leaked diary room footage offers insight into reality TV interviewing process
Big Brother 10 houseguest Michelle's entire interview session with a show producer was accidentally broadcast. While Diary Room audio has previously been leaked, now more... - Lifetime will air a docusoap set in Washington, D.C.
Lifetime has picked up a new docusoap like The Hills that will be set in Washington, D.C., and star socialites from that area. More significantly,... - Survivor Micronesia made $96.5 million for CBS, compared to $166.6 million for All-Stars
Between its two all-star seasons, Survivor lost about $70 million in value for CBS, and the 16th season, fans versus favorites, was the third-lowest season... - Transgendered contestant will compete on Top Model 11
A transgendered contestant is among the 14 girls who will compete on America's Next Top Model 11 this year. Isis identifies herself as "a woman...
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
- Fall 2008 reality TV schedule
With new reality shows debuting throughout the summer, there isn't really a clear seasonal break any more. But it's been more than a week since... - CMT's Gone Country returns, followed by "softly scripted" spin-off Outsiders Inn
The most-watched show in CMT's history, Gone Country, returns tonight at 8 p.m. ET for its second season. Like the first season, John Rich will... - American Teen follows five high school students over one year
American Teen, a new documentary that follows five teenagers over a single school year, opened in limited release in late July, and is making its... - Power switches in the Big Brother 10 house, ensuring it'll stay the best season since BB6
After Thursday's Big Brother 10 eviction episode, I was convinced that the vote would lead to alliance versus alliance drama, and it certainly did. Jerry's... - Workroom clock reveals Tim Gunn's end-of-day consultations can last 15 minutes
On Wednesday's episode of Project Runway 5--also known as the episode where NBC Universal uses corporate synergy to get Bravo viewers to watch NBC's Lipstick...