Reality Clack – America’s Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance and pseudo-celebs
Of course, this past week the real reality shows took over our televisions. Three actual celebrities dying within a week will do that. You will note that none of the three — Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson — got their starts in the reality television genre.
However, Ed McMahon played his own role in reality television back when talent contests were considered … well, talent contests. Perhaps they were variety shows. Nowadays, they’re all under the reality TV umbrella. Pre-dating America’s Got Talent, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, we had Star Search with Ed McMahon. Hi-ho.
Reality Clack – Don’t Hammertime on Gene Simmons Family Jewels!
Anyone know what time it is? Why, it’s Hammertime — time to revisit big pants and popping definitely many steps below the talent of Phillip Chbeeb on So You Think You Can Dance. Okay, I’ll confess that when I think of MC Hammer, I might just take to humming “You Can’t Touch This” and boppin’ my head a bit. In his heyday, I found him entertaining. But will I remain entertained watching a show all about his family life? It’s getting so that almost every has been, washed-up, or just need-a-PR-jolt celebrity is getting into the reality genre. Some can be entertaining, others not so much.
On the other hand, I was never either a Gene Simmons nor KISS fan. Yet that Hammer better not go near those Family Jewels. I’ve grown quite addicted to that one. Yeah, it could be that cougar crush thing with Nick, but it’s my TV. I can watch what I want!
Quotation Marks – This column is devaluing my fame
Man, television has been sparse since Memorial Day. How sparse? I’ve found myself watching I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! … on more than one occasion. Yes, yes, I hate myself. Let’s move on. Anyway, this week we have some Speidi antics, television vs. having friends, relationships, and virgin diaries. As always, feel free to leave your favorite quotes from the week in the comments.
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“God, I missed a lot of great television by having friends. It’s a shame.” – Cappie
Things that didn’t suck this week – Conan, Frangela, and The Listener
This week’s column is all about new shows. Well, kind of. The Tonight Show certainly isn’t new, but Conan O’Brien hosting it sure is. I take a look at that, examine jungle morality with Frangela, and decide if The Listener is worth watching.
Conan’s first day on the job
I’ve been super-excited about the prospect of Conan taking over for Jay Leno on The Tonight Show, though I have been worried that Conan’s antics may not mesh well with Jay’s established audience. After his first night, I have no idea whether or not he’s going to be successful in this new job, but I do know this: His opening was amazing.
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Um, where are the celebrities in I’m a Celebrity?
Ooooo … I am sooo excited! Last Friday NBC announced a partial lineup for its new summer reality series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here. The program is premiering June 1st and will run pretty much every weekday night until the end of June. So, that will give me plenty of opportunities to watch my favorite celebrities compete against each other in a Survivor-like game. Now, let me just pop open another browser and read who … will … be … play-ing….
Uh, who the hell are these people?
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt from The Hills? “Former” wrestler Torrie Wilson? “Former” NBA player John Salley?
Sanjaya? They brought freaking Sanjaya into this show? Holy crap! What a train wreck! Maybe they need to call this I Was Possibly a Celebrity Once…Get Me Some More Publicity.
Rod Blagojevich: your fifteen minutes of fame are up
God bless the U.S. District Court! While I’m not too familiar with this section of the federal judiciary I’ve been told by dozens of television pundits that I should hate and despise them for their liberal rulings and, basically, the dismantling of society. So, like a lemming, I go with the flow. However, one of the Court’s most recent decisions has me giving a thumbs-up to all those federal judges.
A U.S. District Judge has ruled that former Illinois governor Rod “Shellhair” Blagojevich cannot travel to Costa Rica in order to be a participant in the NBC reality series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here. According to the ruling, the federal judge doesn’t have confidence that Blagojevich will abide by the conditions of his bail. In layman’s terms, he thinks that Rod will pay someone to help him escape as far away from Illinois as possible. If this was permitted, Blagojevich was set to make around $120,000 for, apparently, his family. Translation: his legal fees.
In a way it’s a shame that this happened, for I’m sure that Rod’s appearance on the show would have been extremely entertaining for the seven people who tuned in each night. I could see it now….
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