reality blurred looks back at 2000. If you were an early adopter of reality TV, this was definitely your year. And if you were just introduced to the genre, it was the best year ever to be introduced. What PBS… continue reading
Archives for 2000
the year in reality TV.
the year in reality TV. A few of the best wrap-up stories from around the globe: MSNBC The Scotsman BBC The Washington Post
Pittsburgh critic: Survivor #1 in 2000; American High gets an honorable mention.
Pittsburgh critic: Survivor #1 in 2000; American High gets an honorable mention. Sensing a Survivor pattern here? This time, though, the forgotten American High gets a nod from the TV editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
TV Guide Award nominees include The Real World, Road Rules, Survivor, and Big Brother.
TV Guide Award nominees include The Real World, Road Rules, Survivor, and Big Brother. The nominees of TV Guide’s viewer-voted awards were announced today, and four of the 12 series nominated in the broad “reality series of the year” category… continue reading
ABC releases The Mole cast members’ names and identities.
ABC releases The Mole cast members’ names and identities. Deciding against CBS’ strategy of hiding–albeit unsuccessfully–the identities of their cast, ABC has revealed the names of The Mole‘s 10 cast members–one of whom is the show’s title saboteur.
two conflicting views about the year of reality TV and its future.
two conflicting views about the year of reality TV and its future. Entertainment Weekly’s Josh Wolk looks back at the year of reality TV, and determines that “reality TV’s magnet was the promise of unpredictability”–and ultimately, “Audiences don’t discriminate between… continue reading
Making the Band reject Paul is now a member of a new Lou Pearlman, Kenny Rogers group.
Making the Band reject Paul is now a member of a new Lou Pearlman, Kenny Rogers group. Paul, who says he “almost got sick to [his] stomach” about his portrayal on Making the Band, has joined a quintet along with… continue reading
Salon.com’s Joyce Millman: Survivor #5, Making the Band #10.
Salon.com’s Joyce Millman: Survivor #5, Making the Band #10. Salon.com’s TV critic, Joyce Millman, names Survivor as the fifth best TV show this year, quoting Susan’s final rat/snake speech to Kelly as evidence. Citing “drama queen meltdowns” and a “pear-shaped… continue reading
producer: FOX’s Temptation Island “got really emotional.”
producer: FOX’s Temptation Island “got really emotional.” Temptation Island‘s producer talks about the show that puts relationships to the test. He says he wouldn’t go on the show, although he “understand[s] why” four couples wanted to be exposed to an… continue reading
Britt gets Chiquita for a few days, and other things we don’t care about.
Britt gets Chiquita for a few days, and other things we don’t care about. Big Brother‘s Britt babbles on and on and on about what she’s up to. Read at your own risk.
all Survivor contestants identities revealed.
all Survivor contestants identities revealed. (warning: story contains huge possible spoilers.) Author Peter Lance and suvivornews.net have revealed what they say are the names and details of all 16 Survivor 2 contestants. As the New York Post points out, “the… continue reading
Burnett, CBS heading to arbitration over Burnett’s pay.
Burnett, CBS heading to arbitration over Burnett’s pay. The man behind the phenomenon wants more money, and he and CBS will go into arbitration next month to sort out their disagreements. Inside.com quotes a CBS insider who says Survivor creator… continue reading
UK Big Brother contestant Mel angry about her portrayal.
UK Big Brother contestant Mel angry about her portrayal.The former Big Brother cast member is mad about her portrayal on the show and the fact that the housemates were edited to fit the producers molds of them. What did she… continue reading
Rich’s book saga one of Inside.com’s “10 events that shook the publishing world.”
Rich’s book saga one of Inside.com’s “10 events that shook the publishing world.” Recalling Rich’s book deal and then lack thereof, Inside.com identifies it as one of the biggest publishing events of the year. After all was done, Rich published… continue reading
ABC on The Mole: “We had the time to edit the shows together to make compelling drama.”
ABC on The Mole: “We had the time to edit the shows together to make compelling drama.” Dissing Big Brother, an ABC spokesperson says The Mole won’t be a flop because they “had the time to edit the shows” and… continue reading