Reality Television

[heart13]

Are you hooked? Tired of it? What would you like to see more of? Less? Favorites? Least liked?

[Cpogie]

I like survivor, the amazing race,....and Big Brother. Ok so I love them, lol, but I do not watch them all the time.

[mom2fussbudgets]

I like Survivor and The Amazing Race. I don't watch any of the other ones.

[grammery]

Big Brother, Workout, Shear Genius. Yes I'm hooked.

[slance68]

I saw on MSNBC this morning that Trump has quit his reality show. I guess NBC finally said "Your Fired" to the Donald.

[chalytown]

It's truly a guilty pleasure. I like to see how people are acting. I've seen 5 year olds with more common sense... But I enjoy laughing at The Real World. I like Project Runway, Celeb Fit Club... I think that's it...

[heart13]

It's truly a guilty pleasure. I like to see how people are acting. I've seen 5 year olds with more common sense... But I enjoy laughing at The Real World. I like Project Runway, Celeb Fit Club... I think that's it...


I agree - I think it's a way of letting myself know that there are others in the world more messed up than I am! :p

[vealcalf]

I watch ANTM, Project Runway, Shear Genius, Top Chef. Yep, guess I'm hooked.

[chalytown]

I watch ANTM, Project Runway, Shear Genius, Top Chef. Yep, guess I'm hooked.

I like ANTM, I would love to be all "done up" for a special photo. :p

[heart13]

I like ANTM, I would love to be all "done up" for a special photo. :p


I like it when they show the pictures both before and after retouching - lets me know that they're NOT perfect after all! :p

[bjtwn4]

I liked the Bachelor this year. I'm so glad Tessa was the one who got proposed to not the blonde. I did not like her one bit. I also like American Idol. GO JORDIN GO. Blake is okay but Jordin did better. I like survivor. I haven't been able to watch it lately as I've had to work those nights. I like that hells kitchen is coming back on. I like that show too. I just like pretty much all of them. They are very intertaining. Yes I know they just do it for the show but its still alot of fun to watch.:rolleyes:

[heart13]

I'm interested to see what this new pirate one is about on CBS. I'm sure it's just another rip-off of Survivor. I wish there were more original ideas out there instead of wannabes...

I can't wait for Hell's Kitchen - Chef Ramsey is hot! :p

[Cpogie]

I love Chef Ramsey, he is a kick! In the end, the person who wins the top honor has earned it with alot of hard knocks....:eek:

[girlonline]

I can't miss Gene Simmons Family Jewels. It is really a guilty pleasure of mine.

[heart13]

Is anyone looking forward to the new Pirate show on CBS? I'm certainly intrigued...I'm wondering how they will whittle out each pirate...at least it will give me something new to watch on Thursday nights again :p

[Cpogie]

Is anyone looking forward to the new Pirate show on CBS? I'm certainly intrigued...I'm wondering how they will whittle out each pirate...at least it will give me something new to watch on Thursday nights again :p

I am looking forward to seeing what this show is all about, seems interesting, and now with reruns I will tune in and watch it.

[mom2fussbudgets]

I'm definitely interested, and will be tuning in on Thursday!

[heart13]

Pirates?? Can anyone say - Summer Survivor? Geez, they couldn't even change the font that's used when showing the contestants names on television! They might as well have had Jeff Probst hosting it as well...not impressed, but will watch because everything else is reruns.:rolleyes:

Bring on Big Brother 8!!:p

[Cpogie]

Pirates?? Can anyone say - Summer Survivor? Geez, they couldn't even change the font that's used when showing the contestants names on television! They might as well have had Jeff Probst hosting it as well...not impressed, but will watch because everything else is reruns.:rolleyes:

Bring on Big Brother 8!!:p

Ditto! Not impressed at all.....:(

[VanillaBean]

I am sooo looking forward to this show. I love to be in my kitchen. I love it. I love the food network, PBS Create. anything with cooking. Hells Kitchen is so great. Chef Ramsey is a hard one at times, but I feel he has to be because the restaurant business is very stressful and he has to be sure these contestants can handle that stress. This Monday night I will be glued to the TV!!:D

[Cpogie]

I am sooo looking forward to this show. I love to be in my kitchen. I love it. I love the food network, PBS Create. anything with cooking. Hells Kitchen is so great. Chef Ramsey is a hard one at times, but I feel he has to be because the restaurant business is very stressful and he has to be sure these contestants can handle that stress. This Monday night I will be glued to the TV!!:D

I love Hell's Kitchen also, and Chef Ramsey makes it so enjoyable, crude, rude, and right! but this is what they encounter when they have a restaurant so this is good training, plus I just like Chef Ramsey! The show would not be any good if not for his rants and rages, and the end results are good too! Come on Monday night!!

[heart13]

Oh, thanks Vanilla Bean for the reminder!

I hadn't seen any promos for it lately and wasn't sure when it started. Looking forward to my red-headed summer cutie very soon! :p

[Carly's Mommy]

Oh, I love Hell's Kitchen and Chef Ramsay too! What was with all of the cry babies last night??? Haven't these people seen the show? Don't they know it's going to be difficult? If you can't handle the stress and the pressure, then don't apply to be on the show (it does make for good entertainment though). Has anybody watched Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares on BBC America? It's a pretty good show too.

I also can't wait for Big Brother!

I'm not a big fan of most reality shows, but those are a couple that I do enjoy. I honestly think that we've all gone a little overboard with all of the "reality" shows.

[heart13]

"Haven't people seen the show?"

That's what I always wonder! You'd think they were fresh off the ark when they are surprised that someone might be untrustworthy, sneaky, devious or not really their friend...:confused:

[lizmolik]

I really liked Project Runway but that was on last year and they havent had a new season. Sheer Genious is okay but it is a knock off of Project Runway sorda. I like the Amazing Race alot...but for some reason i always miss it. I have gotten into Flavor of love Charm School on VH1... I dont know if you would actually consider that a reality show or not but i like it. I cannot stand survivor they have drug it on way to long in my opinion. That is about all really. If there are any good ones comming on soon let me know because now that Desperate Housewives is over i have nothing to watch anymore :(

[discostu1984]

I like the survival action reality shows: Survivor, Amazing race and maybe this upcoming show called "Tontine" thats says it going to be a combination of the 2.

[heart13]

I like the survival action reality shows: Survivor, Amazing race and maybe this upcoming show called "Tontine" thats says it going to be a combination of the 2.

I haven't heard of that one - what channel is featuring it?

[mom2fussbudgets]

I like the survival action reality shows: Survivor, Amazing race and maybe this upcoming show called "Tontine" thats says it going to be a combination of the 2.

I did some googling and this is what I came up with in regards to Tontine:

Rob and Amber Set to “Revolutionize” Reality TV

First they lost their respective seasons of Survivor. Then, somehow, Ambuh won Survivor All Stars. They did The Amazing Race … twice. They got married on television. Amber’s written her Guide for Girls and Rob went back to television for Rob to the Rescue and that poker show. Now, prepare yourself for a “revolution” in reality TV.

That’s right. Romber has created a new reality show that’s set to air next spring. We have a little less than a year to steel ourselves for a show hosted by Rob himself. The Courier Times reports that Mariano said the new show, which he will host, will be “bigger than ‘Survivor,’ bigger than ‘Amazing Race.’

“It’s a competition reality show that will last over 100 days on all seven continents of the world,” he added. “First prize is over $10 million.” He then went on to whoop a couple of teenagers in a game of musical chairs. You go, Rob.


Not sure how accurate the info is though. :)

[discostu1984]

I haven't heard of that one - what channel is featuring it?

I have no idea about the channel, If I find out anything I will post it.

[crazycookie22]

I like it when they show the pictures both before and after retouching - lets me know that they're NOT perfect after all! :p Reality shows thatchange from different perspectives all the time, Are fake, scripted with alittle improv.

[heart13]

I did some googling and this is what I came up with in regards to Tontine:

Rob and Amber Set to “Revolutionize” Reality TV


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:

All I needed to hear was "Rob and Ambuh" and I'm totally turned off!

Fuh get about it! :mad:

[discostu1984]

I don't think Ambah is involved. From what I understand it's just Rob hosting.
Here's the full article I found...

http://www.nypost.com/seven/06212007/tv/the_10_million_game_show_tv_farrah_weinstein.htm

June 21, 2007 -- IF you see a pimped out armored truck lurking around your neighborhood, don't lock the doors.

It's only a promotion for the newest reality game show, "Tontine."

Hosted by former "Survivor" contestant "Boston Rob" Mariano, the show's producers are embarking on a casting tour to find the most ruthless and manipulative 15 contestants.

Picking the contestants will be Mariano and Tad Frank, casting director for Tontine Productions, whose credits include "Survivor," "The Amazing Race" and "The Bachelor."

The tour kicks off in Dallas, Texas on June 30 and will hit New York in July. Log onto www.jointhetontine.com to find details.

No word yet on which network will be airing the show.

"At this point, I can tell you that it is the best," said Frank. "It's one of the major networks and the best person [producing]. We want to keep it a mystery."

Unlike game shows like "Deal or No Deal" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," the winner of "Tontine" will definitely walk away with $10 million.

"It's the largest reality cash prize in history," says Frank. "It's also the longest reality show. It will cover seven continents in 100 days."

A tontine is an arrangement that allows a group of individuals to contribute to a common fund and awards the money to the person who stays the longest. In the show, the cast will compete for 15 special keys, which will unlock the tontine.

[gamersRus33]

That seems a little odd to me that there is no network backing this show, it sounds like an expensive production. . .including the 10 million grand prize. The fact that "Boston Rob" is hosting makes me think Mark Burnett is behind or maybe CBS :confused:

[discostu1984]

Its supposed to be combination of Survivor and the Amazing Race which are both on CBS. So, its most likely going to be on CBS.

Wa-Wa-WHAT!:eek:

[gamersRus33]

Have you seen the truck they are driving around for the casting? It looks like a armed tank on steroids. . . SO radical, totally dude :p

[ohiobratgirljr]

Hello my name is kimberlee and I am a reality tv addict. lol
I love Survivor, the real world, road rules, the real world vs road rules, so you think you can dance, american idol, celb. fit club, biggest loser, You name it i probably watch it or tape it to watch later. I love most of them.

[gamersRus33]

Hi kimberlee, welcome to the thread. Your reality shows are right up my alley, I'm glad to see I'm not the only addict out there :o

[TrishaB]

I would have to agree with being a reality show junkie. Do you think they have meetings for that like they do to stop drinking or drug usage? Well if they do then I better sign up for one. :D

[gamersRus33]

That would be funny, "Hi my name is Erica and I'm a reality tv addict". To all you Boston residents out there, get ready cause Rob and casting are coming this weekend. I'm going to give it my all and audition, show my Robby what I'm made of. . . has anyone out there auditioned yet? I don't what to expect :confused:

[mom2fussbudgets]

Good luck! Let us know what happens.

[jerichofan]

My husband and I say "less of it please"! A lot of his co-workers say the same thing.

Whatever happened to all the good clean family comedy shows? I like to watch a lot of the old comedy shows like "Home Improvement" instead of some of this stuff they call TV today!

Too many of these reality shows is what is wrong with a lot of these kids and teens. They want everything like the rich teens on TV reality have. My teen was Not raised on Hollister clothes but that is mostly only what she will wear. She buys a lot of the stuff because we refuse to pay their prices.

The little one is just as bad with toys toys toys. That one wants what all the friends gets.