nine of top 20 shows were reality; Idol helps FOX come in second for the season. This past TV season, the top shows “among adults 18-49, a stunning nine programs were reality shows,” Variety reports. Even better, reality TV shows were the “top-rated show in the key demo for ABC (The Bachelor), NBC (The Apprentice,… continue reading
Archives for May 2004
UK’s Big Brother 5 debuts; to compete, UKTV Style airs paint drying show.
UK’s Big Brother 5 debuts; to compete, UKTV Style airs paint drying show. Promising that the series “is going to be evil,” the UK’s Channel 4 debuts Big Brother 5 tonight. A network spokesperson tells Reuters that they “set out to make everyday, mundane things harder…like going to the toilet or having a shower.” The… continue reading
American Idol 3 had 6.7 million fewer viewers than Idol 2, breaks texting record.
American Idol 3 had 2.3 million fewer viewers than Idol 2, breaks texting record. Despite the record number of votes cast, including a record number of text messages all season, just over two million fewer people watched the American Idol 3 finale compared to last year’s finale. Early estimates show 31.4 million viewers watched Wednesday… continue reading
FOX pulls Seriously Dude, I’m Gay.
FOX pulls Seriously Dude, I’m Gay. Just under two weeks before it was going to air the two-hour special Seriously, Dude, I’m Gay, FOX has decided to kill the series. The network pulled the series before meeting with GLAAD about their concerns, and they were concerned after seeing a tape: In a statement, GLAAD says… continue reading
“it’s absolute bedlam” in Philly’s Old City because of Real World gawkers.
“it’s absolute bedlam” in Philly’s Old City because of Real World gawkers. The Real World Philadelphia‘s presence in Old City is helping local restaurateurs, both near the house and near U. Penn’s campus. One restaurant owner tells the Daily Pennsylvanian the cast’s visit was eventless, and says they’ve “definitely seen an increase in business” because… continue reading
American Idol 4 casting begins in Aug.
American Idol 4 casting begins in Aug. Auditions for American Idol 4 will begin in August, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest said on Ryan’s show yesterday. In addition to cities like Atlanta, New York, and LA, Randy said the show will visit cities such as Anchorage, Cleveland, St. Louis, and Las Vegas–and, as Ryan mentioned… continue reading
Fantasia is the third American Idol.
Fantasia is the third American Idol. American Idol 3 has its winner, and her name is Fantasia Barrino. She’ll record and release a single with “I Believe” and “Dreams”, which hits stores June 8; Tamyra Gray wrote the the first song. More than 65 million votes were cast, well over the 24 million votes cast… continue reading
After the Final Rose marketed with hype; alien baby remarks edited out.
After the Final Rose marketed with hype; alien baby remarks edited out. We don’t give ABC credit for much, since the network is generally incompetent, but we have to give mad props to their promotion of The Bachelor 5 After the Final Rose special. Defamer guessed that the camera phone pictures sent to reality blurred… continue reading
Dr. Fad looking for The Next Trump; NBC looking for big losers, others.
Dr. Fad looking for The Next Trump; NBC looking for big losers, others. The guy who calls himself Dr. Fad is looking for 10 kids who want to be The Next Trump. The creator of the Wacky WallWalker is conducting “a nationwide search for 10 of the country’s most intelligent and innovative children who will… continue reading
American Idol 3 concludes tonight.
American Idol 3 concludes tonight. Voting is over, and the consensus from the judges and the critics seems to be that American Idol 3 is Fantasia Barrino’s to lose. Still, Diana has fans: In Georgia, the governor, taking time away from actually governing, declared it Dial for Diana DeGarmo Day and asked Georgians to vote… continue reading
NBC chief says pulling The Restaurant was a mistake; series will reair on Bravo.
NBC chief says pulling The Restaurant was a mistake; series will reair on Bravo. NBC’s TV chief Jeff Zucker said during a conference call that pulling The Restaurant off of Monday nights was a big mistake. For one, Crossing Jordan and Law & Order repeats had fewer viewers than Rocco and company, Variety reports. For… continue reading
Mark Burnett says reality TV works because of its “unpredictable nature.”
Mark Burnett says reality TV works because of its “unpredictable nature.” In a long interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mark Burnett discusses the genre he has helpedi to define. He says the predictability of scripted shows hurts them: “In ‘CSI,’ you very well know that Bill Petersen won’t be dying this week and that they… continue reading
Jen Schefft keeps her ring; Bob Guiney gets engaged; ABC gets two-timed.
Jen Schefft keeps her ring; Bob Guiney gets engaged; ABC gets two-timed. So much Bachelor drama to report on; if only ABC could make what happens after the show the show. Bob Guiney will show up on The View today with Rebecca Budig, who’s on All My Children and who hosted an ABC Family special… continue reading
Joe Millionaire, Temptation Island, and other FOX shows are heading overseas.
Joe Millionaire, Temptation Island, and other FOX shows are heading overseas. The second season of Joe Millionaire may have crashed and burned in the US, but that didn’t stop FOX from selling the format to more than 22 other countries. Additionally, FOX “is finalizing negotiations in 12 territories for local versions of My Big Fat… continue reading
James gets role in off-Broadway play.
James gets role in off-Broadway play. The same day the Boy Meets Boy DVD was released, Playbill reported that the show’s star will make his acting debut off-Broadway. James Getzlaff “will play Andrew Polinski, one of the two grooms of My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Getzlaff joins the cast at Off-Broadway’s Theatre Four June 11,”… continue reading