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August 2007
America’s Got Talent names dummy as winner.
For once, I predicted the winner, Terry Fator. While he’s certainly no dummy it was the use of his many dummies along with their(his) many voices that propelled him to the top spot of “America’s Got Talent”.
Terry Fator -
He may not have been the best overall talent but he was able to win over the judges pretty early on in the competition and seal his fate as the winner of the million dollar cash prize.
I’ll admit I was late to the game on this show but American’s made this the top rated the show for the summer with more than 13 million people tuning in each week. What first hooked me in was the Glamazons.. My thought - If the could get out their and strut their stuff… anyone can do it.
The Glamazons, as it turns out, have a Web-site an agent and the whole nine yards as plus-sized pussy-cat dolls wannabes.
I wouldn’t say the most talented won… but I would say the show’s a fun one. “America’s Got Talent” has been renewed for a third season.
Did your favorite win?
TweetIs 82 Minutes in jail enough for a Reality TV Star
For Nicole Richie, maybe.
It appears the former reality TV star (Simple LIfe) spent 82 minutes in a L.A. County jail yesterday (Aug. 23) before being released… for good behavior? Her original sentence was to be four days for driving under the influence of drugs.
Luckily for Nicole, over crowding is forcing the sheriff’s department to fingerprint and release non-violent offenders earlier than their sentence would suggest. A sheriff sergeant told the UK Telegrpah: “At this time, the criteria for a female arrestee sentenced to 30 days or less for a non-violent offense is as follows: the arrestee is booked, screened and usually released within 12 hours. This procedure is based on jail overcrowding to manage population levels mandated by federal court guidelines.”
So after 82 minutes, the reality TV star has served her time and can focus on her own simple life with Joel Madden as they wait for their new baby.
I still have to wonder if 82 minutes is enough?
Click here to rate the bad girls.
TweetCan one “Uber-vixen” save TV News?
Billed as a “comedy/reality hybrid,” Anchorwoman is set to premiere on Wednesday (Aug 22) on Fox. The reality TV series will follow the trials and tribulations of this former “Barker Beauty” and Miss New York as she tanistions to the role of news anchor.
The show takes place in Tyler, TX at Channel 19 where the other staff members think the boss, Phil Hurley, has lost it.
Photo Fox.com
Channel 19 is betting that by bringing this - Jackson Michigan native, “Buxom Beauty,” former swimsuit model, Seventeen magazine model, movie star (appearances include “Super-Man 3, “Anger Management,” and “shooting Livien”) - to the station, ratings will improve.
The trailer for the show suggests otherwise as the “Anchorwoman” to be is sooo very very very easily distracted.
Are looks all you need to be a news anchor? Can one “über-vixen” save KYTX? Is she just another pretty air-head?
Will a sexy blonde attract viewers to watch the news?
TweetHave you flipped for “Flipping Out”?
Bravo TV’s new reality show, “Flipping Out” is my new favorite. I’ll admit it I’m a little fickle - but I do love this show.
The show follows an obsessive-compulsive real estate flipper, Jeffery Lewis, who focuses his efforts on high-end real estate in L. A. His luck appears to be going the way of the rest of the housing market and the clips for the show have him teetering on the brink of bankruptcy.
Reality TV, homemakeover, comedy and drama shows all mixed together to rehab the reality TV show genre to create an addicting weekly drama.
Jeffery and the handful of his assistants work out of one of his current projects and regularly come together for lunch in a modern day Walton sort of way (the Walton’s aired in the 70s and 80s).
So far we’ve seen him fire an assistant, promote an assistant, send his cat to accupunture, fly off the handle in wacky rages, perform a blessing and a myriad of other OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) related activities including aligning the trash cans and water bottles in the fridge. If you’ve ever thought you might have OCD and haven’t been diagonsed yet, this show may put you at ease.
“Flipping Out” airs on Bravo TV - Tuesdays @ 10 p.m.
TweetDoes America really have talent?
It seems that America is in love with talent shows as evidenced by the recent TV ratings that placed “America’s Got Talent” at the top of the list. In recent conversations with friends - the same question kept coming up - Does America really have enough talent to air on national TV?
After this week’s show (Aug. 7), America voted and narrowed the final field to four contestants. My favorites are the Glamazons. Not for their signing talent but for those costumes… OMG, something is bound to fall out in a Janet Jackson Super Bowl moment if they get to shakin’ too much.
Overall, the contestants are quite talented and I’d guess the ventriloquist guy, Terry Fator, will end up with the grand prize.
So why does America watch? Is it for the celebrity judges (Jerry Springer, David Hasselhoff or Sharon Osborne). the shirtless performers, the skimpy costumes or some other reason?
While I like the show well enough I can’t say that I love it! So what makes this show get higher ratings than anything else on TV?
What do you think?
TweetAmerica’s Got Talent - Final Four - Who will they be?
Thanks to the addition of a second DVR I have added several new reality TV shows to the recording line-up Including, “America’s Got Talent.” After the performances last night (Aug 7) who will be in the final four?
Will it be…
Robert Hatcher (a Cincinnati guy). - Performed “Let’s Stay Together.”
Judges:
David liked it.
Sharon wanted “more oomph.”
Piers thought it was a “very very good performance.”
My take: I just like the fact he’s a localish guy.
Julienne Irwin (She’s only 14 years old)- Performed “Crazy”
Judges:
David liked it.
Sharon wants to hear her do a more upbeat song, but feels confident she will be back next week to do one.
Piers thinks her voice lacks maturity
My take: Very talented young lady… doesn’t she look like a young Brittany?
Terry Fator - ventriloquist. Performed - “That’s Amore” and “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”
Judges:
David: Loved It.
Sharon: Loved it.
Piers: thought he sang the song better than Tony Bennett.
My take: What talent - it seems he should already have a Vegas act.
Cas Haley. Performed “Easy.” Judges: David: Loved It. Sharon: Loved it. Piers: Liked it. He was glad Cas listened to the feedback. My take: I’m not sure this was his strongest night.
Jason Pritchett. Performed “If Tomorrow Never Comes.” Judges: David: Loved It. Sharon: Loved it. Piers: Didn’t like the performance. My take: Why did Piers have to X him - seemed to recover nicely.
The Glamazons. Performed “It’s Raining Men.” David: Loved It. Sharon: Loved it. Piers: Liked it especially their “cheekiness” and “entertainment value.” My take: GET A COSTUME DESIGNER QUICK! Weak beginning of the song - overall a nice, energy filled performance… I just kept worrying about the costumes.
Butterscotch. Performed “My Funny Valentine.”
Judges:
David: Loved It.
Sharon: Loved it.
Piers: Loved it.
My take: It was nice to see her range of talents - I’m guessing she’s in the final four.
Finally.
Sideswipe. Performed a swashbuckling shirtless arobatic - tumbling act. Bah.
Judges:
David: Loved It.
Sharon: Loved it.
Piers: Liked it.
My take: I think the Dutton family should still be in the running instead of this group.
Who will make it to the final four? What are your thoughts about the performances?
TweetCan anyone replace Paris and Nicole?
The final episode of season five of the “The Simple Life” will air Sunday (Aug. 5) at 10 p.m. on E! The series featured friends Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie exposed to everyday tasks like milking cows, working as mechanics, and this season the pair tackled the role as camp counsellors. Jobs the two spoiled princesses would have never encountered in their real lives.
The first several seasons aired on Fox. The immediate success of the show was seen as a result of the release of a sex tape featuring Paris and a former boyfriend who released the tape. In recent years the ratings have been dropping with this season averaging a total 843,000 viewers for the eight episodes.
In recent days, the pair have been in the news due to repeated D.U.I. charges, jail time and most recently, Nicole announced she is expecting her first child as she awaits her jail sentence.
The finale looks ridiculous. I can’t decide whether that is good or bad thing. One thing is for certain it isn’t hot! According to E! “Paris and Nicole write their own play in tribute to their decades-long friendship, enlisting the help of celebrity counsellor Sally Kirkland to lead the production.”
Even with the end of “The Simple Life” near the two are not likely to fad from the spotlight anytime soon. But reality TV producers and paparazzi are sure to be on the lookout for the next princess duo.
Can anyone replace Paris and Nicole?
TweetThe pain of losing a DVR
After a long, hurried vacation I was looking forward to a long day or two of reality TV watching. The DVR (Digital Video Recorder) - a.k.a the magical box of goodness, the had other plans.
Cocktail in hand, I sit down, press the power buttons, scroll down the list of TV shows that have been recorded and waiting and am greeted with the message “The recorded program isn’t available right now.” I scroll up to the next show and try it again, same response. And again, same response. I might need another drink.
Seeking assistance I called the local cable company’s support number only to wait 30 minutes to learn these shows are lost and there is nothing that can be done except to replace the box. What about the finale of my shows… what about all the scheduled recordings yet to come… the magical box of goodness would have to be replaced.
Driving to the local cable provider’s store - I reminisced about all of the hours we had spent together and other than a glitch or two the magical box of goodness had been a faithful TV pal. When I got the new box I asked the lady at the window if she could help my reprogram all my shows. Her response, not even a laugh or a giggle, was just a monotone, no! Next please?
The moral of the story, we need options to back-up our shows! I know Apple has the iTV thing but that would mean a new TV, accessories, a new sofa, perhaps new carpet. All in all some serious cash would be required.
Someone in tech-land must have created an option to save us from all this grief… anyone have an idea?
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