The Amazing Race 6 teams revealed. TV Guide has revealed the teams for The Amazing Race 6 in its latest issue, which apparently went to press when CBS was still planning to air the show starting this weekend. Blog Wine… continue reading
Archives for September 2004
after a flat tire, Colin and Christie arrived 10 minutes after Chip and Kim, won $50K.
after a flat tire, Colin and Christie arrived 10 minutes after Chip and Kim, won $50K. The Amazing Race 5‘s concluding episode, even at two hours, didn’t have room for everything that occurred, and that included a flat tire that… continue reading
new books offer advice for surviving a reality show, cast members’ life lessons.
new books offer advice for surviving a reality show, cast members’ life lessons. Two new books tackle reality TV in a pragmatic, rather than academic, angle. The Reality TV Handbook is a how-to guide that teaches you how to become… continue reading
Mark Burnett says key to his Survivor success was “fak[ing] it.”
Mark Burnett’s key to his Survivor success: “fake it till you make it!” How do you become the most successful and respected reality television producer in the country? Mark Burnett says that you “fake it.” In Toronto, he told the… continue reading
future reality TV show subjects: smokers, journalists, priests, and women over 60.
future reality TV show subjects: smokers, journalists, priests, and women over 60. Just as I got caught up here at reality blurred headquarters, another hurricane decided to loop around and smash right into Florida, just for good measure. The Atlantic… continue reading
Stacie J. gets fired for being crazy.
Stacie J. gets fired for being crazy. Stacie J. was fired on The Apprentice 2 last night after her team diagnosed her as certifiably insane. Citing the Magic 8 Ball incident from the first task, her teammates all said they… continue reading
with three candidates left, American Candidate turns voting over to public.
with three candidates left, American Candidate turns voting over to public. Three candidates remain on Showtime’s American Candidate: Park Gillespie, Malia Lazu, and Lisa Witter. Keith Boykin, who came in first place more often than the other candidates, was eliminated… continue reading
ABC debuts Wife Swap Sunday.
ABC debuts Wife Swap Sunday. The real wife-swapping show, imported from the UK by ABC, will debut with a “sneak preview” on Sunday at 10 p.m. ET, following the 8 p.m. debut of a new season of Extreme Makeover: Home… continue reading
Amazing Race in Calgary used 150 crew.
Amazing Race in Calgary used 150 crew. By far one of the most impressive parts of The Amazing Race is the logistical challenge of coordinating a race around the world. Well, that and the way some couples manage to stay… continue reading
Diane voted for Drew because he “made the best game move by putting me out.”
Diane voted for Drew because he “made the best game move by putting me out.” One of the final betrayals in the Big Brother 5 house was Drew’s dumping Diane Henry for Cowboy, leaving Diane to come in third place…. continue reading
blog follows singer’s quest to audition for American Idol 4.
blog follows singer’s preparations for her American Idol 4 audition in San Francisco. The aptly titled Marisa’s American Idol Audition Training Blog chronicles, well, Marisa’s training for her forthcoming American Idol 4 audition in San Francisco on Oct. 4. Marisa… continue reading
CBS’ Race, Brother finales score high.
CBS’ Race, Brother finales score high. Tuesday’s three hours of reality TV finales did well for CBS. The Amazing Race 5 earned its highest ratings among people 18 to 49 ever, except for two episodes that trailed Survivor. A total… continue reading
Trump calls Cuban “terrible”; Cuban says Trump “doesn’t know what he’s doing.”
Trump calls Cuban “terrible”; Cuban says Trump “doesn’t know what he’s doing.” The Benefactor has had significantly lower ratings than The Apprentice, which maybe shouldn’t be surprising if only because the former show airs on the notoriously incompetent ABC, which… continue reading
women pick bass fisherman Byron.
women pick bass fisherman Byron. Bass fishing record-holder Byron Velvick is now set to hook and reel in a woman, as the group of 25 bachelorettes selected him to head up The Bachelor 6. Seven of the women voted to… continue reading
Survivors shun Rob and Amber, who are planning wedding, want on Amazing Race.
Survivors shun Rob and Amber, who are planning wedding, want on Amazing Race. Clearly, the reality TV couple thing has gone to Rob and Amber’s heads. First, placing first and second on Survivor All-Stars “brought out a lot of jealousy… continue reading