Reality Exploits - Reality TV

July 30th, 2008

Who Says That Animals Can’t Love?

I have heard my share of naysayers who are convinced that animals simply are incapable of feeling emotions like love. As a person who has had dogs and/or cats in my life since I was quite small, I know otherwise. As my good friend Cindy puts it, “people who think that cats can’t love have […]

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July 12th, 2008

I Survived a Japanese Game Show: Here’s the 411

A few days ago, I reviewed the crazy and fun new reality show called I Survived a Japanese Game Show. Then, Hollywood 411 interviewed the show’s host, Tony Sano, who gives us even more information about what sets the show apart.

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I Survived a Japanese Game Show airs on Tuesdays on ABC at 9/8c.
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July 6th, 2008

Review: I Survived a Japanese Game Show

First of all, let me just start by saying that I normally don’t cover game shows. (A girl can’t watch and report on everything…) But by accident, I found myself watching an episode of I Survived a Japanese Game Show recently and I was hooked!
Most of us have seen clips of those wacky, loud and […]

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July 6th, 2008

Artist Wins Groomer Has It

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Several weeks ago, I reviewed the reality series on Animal Planet called Groomer Has It. I had only chanced across the show because it didn’t get the big-money publicity that many other shows get, but was hooked with the very first episode.
My two favorite groomers were Will, who was voted out about […]

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July 6th, 2008

Baby Borrowers: Series Review

There’s a new reality show in town and as they describe themselves, “It’s not TV, it’s birth control.” The show is called Baby Borrowers and it puts real-life teen couples who are considering having babies in a house with a real baby for several days to give them a taste of what they would be […]

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June 30th, 2008

Not a Reality TV Show, But it Could Be…

Indulge me if you will…
My good friend Alan sent me the link to this amazing video. I didn’t have any idea of what to expect when I started to watch, but it grabbed me and pulled me right in. As a person who managed to hike the Grand Canyon down and out in one day, […]

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June 20th, 2008

Billy Garcia Answers the Ultimate Survivor Question [Guest Post]

I first met Billy Garcia from Survivor: Cook Islands at last year’s Reality TV Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Instantly, it was obvious that this New Yorker is warm, friendly and has a fantastic sense of humor. I enjoyed talking with him several times at that event, at the Survivor Dodgeball event last year, online and […]

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June 20th, 2008

My Favorite Contestant So Far on America’s Got Talent

Yes, I loved the insurance selling opera singer. He’s incredible.
And I was very moved by the young man who was twirling the fire batons.
But I hope you’ll forgive me that this adorable little 4-year-old girl, Kaitlin Mahar stole my heart. Who is with me when I say, just give the kid the money and let’s […]

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June 20th, 2008

America’s Best Dance Crew 2: You Don’t Want to Miss It!

One of my contacts with MTV’s hit dance show America’s Best Dance Crew sent me the info about these performance videos from the season 2 casting special. Watch them, and if you haven’t ever seen the show, you’ll know why you need to tune in. Here’s the Xtreme Dance Force:

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And here’s Supreme Soul:

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June 13th, 2008

Join the Great b5media Blog-Off to Help a Worthy Cause!

The Entertainment Channel of b5media has teamed up for a 24-hour blog-a-thon to support The Actor’s Fund.
The Entertainment channel will be supporting The Actor’s Fund, a charity that helps professionals in performing arts & entertainment when they are in need.
The Great b5media Blog-Off will begin on June 20th at 12:01am (in each writer’s respective […]

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