Donald Trump Seeks A Gold Medal Apprentice
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Reality, Sports, NBC, Apprentice, The - Donald, News,
In a new twist for the sixth season of the popular NBC reality series The Apprentice, viewers will choose one of the candidates, from a list of twelve Olympic athletes. Why an Olympic athlete? Perhaps because with the amount of physical and mental fortitude required to rise to the top of a sport, the contender would have no trouble competing against the other candidates, and would not buckle under the pressure of The Donald’s stare.
Maybe this will add a dash of spice to a show that has waned a bit the past few seasons.
NBC Olympics and Mark Burnett Productions have joined forces for this ambitious exercise in corporate synergy. Voters will choose from 2006 US Olympic athletes Allison Baver, Travis Cabral, Casey FitzRandolph, Todd Hays, Chad Hedrick, Danny Kass, Joe Pack, Speedy Peterson, Angela Ruggiero, Katie Uhlaender, Seth Wescott, and Chris Witty. The winner of the online vote will appear as a contestant on season six of the series. Voting begins Friday, February 10 and concludes Sunday, February 26, at NBCOlympics.com.
“One does not reach the Olympic Games without enormous drive, perseverance, ambition, and a willingness to take a risk; [these are] traits required of business leaders,” said Gary Zenkel, President of NBC Olympics, in a statement.
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Alert to Fox: You may have the market cornered on aspiring pop stars, but CBS is hoping to make a name for themselves in the ROCK star division. Following the relative success of their first attempt, CBS is ready to start the audition process for the 2nd season of their show, Rock Star. Those who saw J.D. Fortune become INXS’s lead singer last season—replacing the deceased Michael Hutchence—know that the band has had a slight resurgence, and almost sold-out tour, since the show ended. So is it possible that success can strike twice? Who knows? As things stand right now, it is not even known which band contestants will be vying to be part of.
For those who want to chance their luck: Auditions begin March 1 in Austin, Texas, and will be held throughout March in Boston, Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Minneapolis, Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver and Los Angeles.
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ABC Shakes It Up With Major Midseason Rescheduling And Additions
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, News,
ABC is in a frenzy of moving popular shows around, eliminating the clunkers, and adding new series in hopes of raising the network’s ratings. It may not work, but it will certainly be exciting.
You may want to take notes.
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With our favorite shows moving beyond the television set to places such as our computers and cell phones, it’s hardly a shock that an online-exclusive series will soon debut. NBC will air an American Idol type music competition series entitled StarTomorrow, debuting this summer. Certainly an intriguing idea. Do you think viewers will tune in?
In addition to the performances, the show will offer video packages that include interviews, rehearsal footage and background information on each group. The winner of the 16-week series will get a recording contract with Casablanca Records, headed by music-biz veteran Tommy Mottola—who’s also an executive producer of the series.
“This is the first time NBC will be distributing a network-quality program exclusively online,” says Jeff Gaspin, who oversees digital content for NBC. “We want to give consumers a new viewing experience, and digital content enables us to give more scheduling and programming latitude to them, truly allowing viewers to create their own show.”
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Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Thursday, 2-02-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, WB,
Wow! After Wednesday night’s dearth, you’ll enjoy a mind-blowing array of TV options tonight!
Survivor Panama: Exile Island, 8pm, CBS. The most anticipated reality show premiere of the TV season invades your TV screen tonight. Tune in to see underwear model types frolic, flirt, and fight in the steamy underbelly of the jungle.
Will & Grace, 8pm, NBC. The end is nearing for this fan favorite, so don’t miss this all-new episode.
That 70s Show, 8pm, FOX. The once beloved comedy limps towards a tarnished end.
Smallville, 8pm, the WB. Clark and company deal with repercussions from last week’s emotionally devastating episode.
CSI, 9pm, CBS. Grissom and crew hunt down the bad guys, completely ignoring the law, as usual.
My Name Is Earl, 9pm, NBC. The lovable barfly continues to make things right.
The O.C., 9pm, FOX. Uh-oh, little sisters can be trouble! Especially when they arrive out of the blue for no other reason than to be a plot device!
Beauty and the Geek, 9pm, the WB. Oh, how we love this show! Our biggest wish is that Chris and Cher would somehow be forced to pair up, then get eliminated!
Without A Trace, 10pm, CBS. Here’s betting the crack team will find plenty of traces.
ER, 10pm, NBC. Can you believe this show is still on?
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Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Wednesday, 2-01-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, FOX, NBC, UPN, WB,
American Idol, 8pm, FOX. Tune in for some ear-bending auditions. Will the show ever get to the Hollywood phase?
E-Ring, 8pm, NBC. In a 24-esque episode, JT and the gang must travel to Spain to rescue a comrade before the terrorists get them.
Bones, 9pm, FOX. The two hot leads continue to investigate dead stuff while ignoring the romantic beatings of their own hearts.
Biggest Loser, 9pm, NBC. More adventures of Incredibly Shrinking People.
Veronica Mars, 9pm, UPN. Our favorite sweetheart detective is on the case.
MTV Cribs, 10pm, MTV. Undeserving rich people rub it in.
CSI:NY, 10pm, CBS. The weakest CSI franchise does its thing.
Project Runway, 10pm, Bravo. Divas continue to make fashion even more flamboyant.
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Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Tuesday, 1-31-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, WB,
It’s a great night for television! Too bad President Bush’s undoubtedly boring and awkward State of the Union Address will mess up everything!
American Idol, 8pm, FOX. The auditions continue, as Simon recovers from last week’s hissy fit.
Gilmore Girls, 8pm, the WB. If you only see one show tonight, make this the one. We were lucky enough to view an advance copy, and trust us, it’s good. Before the night is over, there will be a blowup, a Friday Night Dinner fight to beat all others, the ruin of an editor, an eviction that leaves a main character homeless, a rekindled romance, and well…you’ll see.
Fear Factor, 8pm, NBC. Tonight, mothers and sons pair up to challenge themselves with death-defying stunts and bug eating!
State of the Union Address, 9pm, every darn channel! Stupid speech. Don’t they know how important Tuesday night TV is?!
Supernatural, 9pm, FOX. Hottie brothers continue their fight against ghoulies and beasties.
The Shield, 10pm, FX. This critical darling and fan favorite ups the grit and the gore tonight. Good times!
Tuesday’s post-8pm choices are much weaker than usual, with most networks opting for repeats. And we all know why. Stupid speech.
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Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Monday, 1-30-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, WB,
Surface, 8pm, NBC. This sci-fi excursion is struggling in the ratings, though it has a loyal fan base.
Wife Swap, 8pm, ABC. With the dirtiest little name in television, the show lives up to the tawdriness with plenty of drama.
Skating With Celebrities, 8pm, FOX. Tonight promises endless excitement with an elimination and the season’s first serious injury.
Animal House, 8pm, AMC. The quintessential college hijinks flick never fails to amuse…no matter how many times we’ve seen it.
24, 9pm, FOX. Kiefer tries to save the world in an hour. Again.
9pm is resplendent with repeats tonight. You may want to go for a television movie instead: the nail-biter Flight 93 is premiering on A&E tonight.
The Bachelor, 10pm, ABC. Romance and rejection aplenty!
CSI: Miami, 10pm, CBS. Gore, gore, gore. And more gore!
American Chopper, 10pm, Discovery Channel. Cool bikes and family histrionics make this an always-entertaining diversion.
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Prime Cuts: Your Best Bets In Prime Time For Thursday, 1-26-06
Posted by Rhys Alexander Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, WB, DVR, Editorial,
Get out those multiple VCRs or gear up your DVRs and TiVo: you’re going to need them tonight!
Dancing With The Stars, 8pm, ABC. This 90 minute extended episode offers an exciting array of whirls, dips, and fancy footwork.
Will and Grace, 8pm, NBC. Be sure to catch one of the last episodes of this popular comedy.
That 70s Show, 8pm, FOX. The end is nigh for this beloved show, so don’t miss this new episode!
Smallville, 8pm, the WB. Fans better not miss this exciting episode, which will feature a reveal of a HUGE SECRET, as well as the death of a regular character.
Beauty and the Geek, 9pm, the WB. There’s no way we’re missing one of our favorite reality shows, and neither should you.
My Name is Earl, 9pm, NBC. Everyone’s favorite reformed bad boy tries to give a prison inmate one perfect day.
Showgirls, 9pm, VH1. We don’t care what people say…we love this so-bad-it’s-good movie. And we’re betting you do too.
The O.C., 9pm, FOX. An all-new episode features more teen hijinks.
True Life, 10pm, MTV. Who can resist complete strangers baring all for our entertainment?
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Breaking Reality News: Richard Hatch Found Guilty Of Tax Evasion
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Talent, News,
The reality show star that everyone loves to hate—that would be Richard Hatch, not Simon Cowell—has now been voted out
by another jury of his peers. A Rhode Island jury has just found him guilty of failing to pay taxes on the prize money he won in Season 1 of Survivor. While being acquitted of several fraud charges, he was also found guilty of evading taxes on other business ventures. The 44-year-old is now facing up to 13 years in prison and a $600,000 fine.
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