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Spygirl
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04-23-2001

Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 3:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spygirl a private message Print Post    
Will be moving all pre-show posts here...

Jan
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08-01-2000

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this is the place to talk about the show without mentioning any spoilers :-)

Iheartkaysar
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08-16-2005

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Do we have a premiere date yet? I know it's moving to Sundays.

Jan
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08-01-2000

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This is all I can find on it Iheart:

CBS also officially announced that the Emmy Award-winning reality series will return for the 10th season this fall. In another time change, THE AMAZING RACE 10 is moving to Sunday nights and will be shown at 8:00 pm EST. If the CBS schedule holds up to par, THE AMAZING RACE will be competing against some strong competition in the ratings including EXTREME MAKEOVER on ABC and the new NFL Sunday Night Football on NBC


It doesn't say when in the Fall but the buzz seems to be maybe Sept??

It is in the news now because it is filming now and viewers are spotting the teams all over the world :-):-)

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - An Indian-American husband and wife, a gay couple and two Muslim friends are among the 12 teams that will compete in "The Amazing Race" this fall.

The three-time Emmy-winning reality show is moving to Sunday nights at 8 p.m. on CBS. Its 10th season will start in Seattle, with the teams traveling westward for the first time and stopping in China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Kuwait and Madagascar, among other countries.

They will travel more than 40,000 miles in under 30 days in pursuit of the $1 million prize.

"This cast is as different as it's ever been," executive producer Bertram van Munster told the Television Critics Association's summer meeting. "It's meltdown city on this trip."


Van Munster said the language barrier made traveling difficult for the teams, along with 130-degree heat in Kuwait and filming in Communist countries. In Vietnam, the government insisted on viewing daily footage but didn't request any changes or cuts.

"The show worldwide is extremely popular and that has helped us," he said.

The teams announced Saturday are:

- Vipul Patel, 29, and Arti Patel, 26, of Windermere, Fla. They are the first Indian-Americans on the show.

- Brothers Erwin Cho, 32, and Godwin Cho, 29, of San Francisco.

- Tom Rock, 39, and Terry Cosentino, 45, a gay couple from New York City.

- Friends Kellie Patterson, 22, and Jamie Hill, 22, of Columbia, S.C.

- Friends Lyn Turk, 32, of Birmingham, Ala., and Karlyn Harris, 32, of Helena, Ala.

- Husband and wife David Conley, 32, and Mary Conley, 31, of Stone, Ky.

- Friends Bilal Abdul-Mani, 37, and Sa'eed Rudolph, 39, of Cleveland, who are Muslims.

- Friends Peter Harsch, 35, of Laguna Beach, Calif., and Sarah Reinertsen, 31, of Trabuco Canyon, Calif. Sarah has an artificial leg.

- Rob Diaz, 31, and Kimberly Chabolla, 28, of Los Angeles, who are dating.

- Friends Tyler Denk, 29, and James Branaman, 27, of Los Angeles, who are models.

- Friends Dustin Konzelman, 24, of Riverside, Calif., and Kandice Pelletier, 24, of New York City, both former Miss USA contestants.

- Father and daughter Duke Marcoccio, 52, and Lauren Marcoccio, 26, of Warwick, R.I.

Karen
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09-07-2004

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Woohoo! I'm such a TAR junkie, I can't wait for the next season. And it sounds like they're vamping it up a notch... going 'round the world the other way ensures that all teams get hit hard right away with the foreign travel nightmares and clashing cultures, language barriers, etc.... I can't WAIT!


LINK to the article I found at IGN.com.

Among other things this article says, is:

The creators commented on last year's less than popular Family Edition, which they said they would probably never again attempt. Littman noted that doing a family edition was something fans had asked about for quite some time, and they felt it was a, "great thing to try." Van Munster said he felt it was an idea that "looked good on paper," with Keoghan acknowledging the subsequent fan disappointment over how little foreign traveling occurred that season, which the producers said was due to having children present. While the ratings for the series took a hit during Family Edition, and were still lower then the show's best during season 9, the trio expressed a lot of happiness over their new time slot this fall, Sunday's at 8:00pm. Keoghan also pointed out the tremendous worldwide popularity of the show, saying, "overseas it's more popular than ever."

Keoghan also humorously recounted how as the host, he hardly leads a luxurious life while filming the series, often using a bottle of water and some shampoo, standing on the side of the road, to wash his hair. He pointed out how frequently, he finds himself racing to beat the teams to the next pit stop, saying there have been circumstances where he's only gotten there to film his greeting to the first place team with moments to spare. Smiling, he said how he and Van Munster had talked about what to do so he doesn't have visible sweat on the show, and that, "I found that if I put sanitary pads under the armpits, it stops the flow… so to speak."

Asked if there might be an Amazing: Race: All-Stars in the future, in which previous contestants return, Littman said the chances were "50/50," and Van Munster said their opinions on whether it's a good idea or not go back and forth. But Litttman said, "We talk about it all the time," and revealed they even come up with fantasy lists of contestants.


Karen
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09-07-2004

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The same IGN article has more info on the teams than just names and ages:
Ed. to add: I'm so sorry - I didn't realize it would be such a LONG post. But it's good info, LOL!

Name: Vipul Patel
Occupation: Sales
Age: 29
Hometown: Windermere, Fla.

Name: Arti Patel
Occupation: Nutritional Educator
Age: 26
Hometown: Windermere, Fla.

Relationship: Married

Vipul and Arti are the first Indian-American team to run the Race. Both speak several languages and are well-traveled. Vipul admits to being a bit overzealous, while Arti takes great pride in her ability to reign in his emotions and focus his strengths - a skill she will undoubtedly be forced to call upon while racing around the world.



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Name: Erwin Cho
Occupation: Insurance Company Manager
Age: 32
Hometown: San Francisco, Calif

Name: Godwin Cho
Occupation: Financial Analyst
Age: 29
Hometown: San Francisco, Calif

Relationship: Brothers

These overachieving, super-competitive brothers say they are ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Godwin has grown up in the shadow of his Harvard-educated brother and is eager to show his brother and his family that he has what it takes to win The Amazing Race. This team's love for traveling the world and competing is infectious.



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Name: Tom Rock
Occupation: College Admissions Director
Age: 39
Hometown: New York City

Name: Terry Cosentino
Occupation: Special Events Director
Age: 45
Hometown: New York City

Relationship: Dating

This feisty, fun-loving couple has been together for over two years. Their playful nitpicking is constant, but it always ends in shared laughter. This energetic couple is hoping the Race will prove to them they have what it takes to stay together.



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Name: Kellie Patterson
Occupation: Student - Broadcast Journalism
Age: 22
Hometown: Columbia, S.C.

Name: Jamie Hill
Occupation: Recent College Graduate
Age: 22
Hometown: Columbia, S.C.

Relationship: Best Friends

Don't let their Southern Drawls fool you. These former co-captains of the University of South Carolina cheerleading squad are highly competitive and just might have what it takes to be the first female team to win The Amazing Race.



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Name: Lyn Turk
Occupation: 4th Grade Teacher
Age: 32
Hometown: Birmingham, Ala

Name: Karlyn Harris
Occupation: Program Analyst
Age: 32
Hometown: Helena, Ala.

Relationship: Best Friends

These two Alabama mothers have known each other since 9th grade. The Amazing Race will be the first time the two have ever traveled abroad together. Both have limited traveling experience, but are hoping their resourcefulness and wit will make them the team to beat.



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Name: David Conley
Occupation: Coal Miner
Age: 32
Hometown: Stone, Ky.

Name: Mary Conley
Occupation: Homemaker
Age: 31
Hometown: Stone, Ky.

Relationship: Married Parents

David and Mary are married parents who met while working at McDonald's 10 years ago. David was in the Army and did some traveling while Mary can count on one hand how many times she's been on a plane. This hard-working couple is eager to expand their horizons and see the world.



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Name: Bilal Abdul-Mani
Occupation: Medical Supply Technician
Age: 37
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Name: Sa'eed Rudolph
Occupation: Power Lineman
Age: 39
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Relationship: Best Friends

These best friends have spent years bonding over their love of food, Browns football and their shared Islamic faith. Bilal is energetic and outgoing while Sa'eed is quiet and passive. Their vastly different temperaments will be fun to watch as they attempt to navigate over 40,000 miles in under 30 days.



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Name: Peter Harsch
Occupation: Clinical Prosthetist
Age: 35
Hometown: Laguna Beach, Calif

Name: Sarah Reinertsen
Occupation: Motivational Speaker
Age: 31
Hometown: Trabuco Canyon, Calif

Relationship: Friends

Peter and Sarah are both Iron Man competitors who have a long history of teamwork. Sarah recently became the first female with an artificial leg to complete the Hawaii Iron Man Triathlon. Peter works as a clinical prosthetist and travels the country speaking to amputees and consulting for prosthetic legs. Both are out to win and eager to show the world that a disability will not stop them from reaching their goals.



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Name: Rob Diaz
Occupation: Bartender/Real Estate Student
Age: 31
Hometown: Los Angeles

Name: Kimberly Chabolla
Occupation: Public Relations
Age: 28
Hometown: Los Angeles

Relationship: Dating

Rob and Kimberly met while bartending and have been dating for the last two years. Their relationship has experienced some rocky moments, yet they recently decided to take a leap and move in together. They are both looking to the Race to test the strength of their relationship and prove to them that they were meant to be together.



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Name: Tyler Denk
Occupation: Model
Age: 29
Hometown: Los Angeles

Name: James Branaman
Occupation: Model
Age: 27
Hometown: Los Angeles

Relationship: Best Friends

Tyler and James are not your typical "pretty boys"; they've both had their share of hard knocks. After losing track of each other several years ago, they reconnected after going through rehab and have been best friends ever since. They're hoping their new found lease on life will help carry them around the globe and across the finish line.



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Name: Dustin Konzelman
Occupation: Reigning Miss California/Marketing Director
Age: 24
Hometown: Riverside, Calif.

Name: Kandice Pelletier
Occupation: Reigning Miss NY/Rockette
Age: 24
Hometown: New York

Relationship: Best Friends

Dustin and Kandice met while rooming together at the Miss USA pageant. Rivals at first, they quickly became friends and have been inseparable ever since. Kandice is wild and impulsive, while Dustin is religious and more conservative. Their shared trait is they are both intense competitors who thrive on winning.



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Name: Duke Marcoccio
Occupation: Owner -- Tour Company
Age: 52
Hometown: Warwick, R.I.

Name: Lauren Marcoccio
Occupation: Speech & Language Pathologist
Age: 26
Hometown: Warwick, R.I.

Relationship: Father/Daughter

When Lauren told her family that she was gay, her father didn't react well to the news and the two were estranged for several years. They are currently rebuilding their relationship and hope the Race will help them recapture the closeness they once shared.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

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Sounds like a fabulous group of teams! Let's get started!!

Calamity
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10-18-2001

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Oh wow, I wasn't expecting news on the next edition so soon. Thanks for the info!

Callasin
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06-21-2005

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This may not belong here but I'm not sure where it belongs. They plan to put ads for TAR on eggs!

http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/07/17/business/adco17.php

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

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I don't see the stress of TAR as the place for father and daughter to rebuild their relationship. TAR is major stress!

Karen
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09-07-2004

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Yeah, but it's that whole "jump head first" mentality, I think. Put yourself in the most dependent position you can put yourself in, and see how much you value and respect the person you were so dependent on when you finish the race. I think it's why so many couples try out for the show and use it as a 'relationship tester'. I can't think of any situation in life that would teach you so much about someone in such a short period of time.

Cathie
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08-16-2000

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I saw a commercial today for TAR--it will be on Sunday nights this fall after 60 Minutes, presumably when BB ends in that time slot. Yippee!!!

Nynana
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05-31-2005

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I am so upset over the move to Sunday nights :-( If it is like the past and CBS is showing Sunday afternoon football games, it could get pre-empted, come on after we are in bed, God only knows...but Sunday nights through football season is a HORRIBLE time slot.

Chalupa
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09-21-2005

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LOL Nynana...I was just coming here to post that. CBS shows in the fall are always on hours later than they are scheduled to be on Sundays (at least here on the East Coast) because the games always go much longer than they are supposed to. I think its a horrible time slot as well.

Nynana
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05-31-2005

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I am in the East too, Chalupa. I am hoping upon hope that CBS *lost* the right to have football games on their station. At least our shows won't be affected LOL.

Glad I am not alone!

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

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We got a start date....September 17th. 1st episode only will be 90 minutes....8:30-10 Eastern, then it'll go back to the 8-9 slot thereafter...

Karen
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09-07-2004

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Wonderful news, thanks Wilson! Is it safe to assume you will be providing us with a game to go along with this season? (please, pretty please?)

Spear
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08-06-2001

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The official web site is now up. Looks like there are some pre-race interview video clips of the teams:

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race10/

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

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I'm really looking forward to the start of this season. I'm happy to see that they gave us a 90 minute first episode! That'll help us get introduced.

AWESOME...AWESOME....AWESOME banner of the contestants!!

Jan
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08-01-2000

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awesome banner is right - Thanks Jimmer!!!

and I just noticed that 4 of the 12 teams are non white so great diversity

as well there is a father daughter team where the daughter is gay.

Looks like a really good mix :-):-)

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

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Jimmer, you did a fantastic job with the banner. Now please go make your picks for the game because I really need a good laugh.



Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

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BOO :-)

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 10:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
boo, who? :-)

Kep421
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08-11-2001

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no...that's Beau Who...