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The TVClubHouse: The Amazing Race: Amazing Race IX: TAR IX General Discussions: Archive through May 17, 2006 users admin

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Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
The particular DVR I'm using doesn't have the capability of recording DVDs. It just has a hard drive. But it is very handy in that it has two tuners so believe it or not you can record two shows simultaneously and watch a third one that you pre-recorded and do it all at the same time. Our cable company also offers time shifting so we get the West Coast stations as well, so I can record a 10:00 show at 1:00 AM.

I also like the ones that record to DVD. We might consider that as well at some point.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 6:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I used to have my old trusty VCR hooked up to my DVR so that I could record shows that I had on my DVR and watch them on another show, or bring them to a friend to watch. Does that make sense?

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 7:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
That's a good idea. I'll have to try that with the keepers!

Glenrie
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03-24-2006

Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 7:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Glenrie a private message Print Post    
Roxip not only does that make sense but that's the way mine is hooked up. lol

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 9:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
The mark of a true television addict...a VCR, DVD player and a TIVO on every possible television.

I do wish TIVO recorded on disk...wouldn't that be fabulous?

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Friday, April 14, 2006 - 3:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Does anyone else keep up w/the CBS website? The first few episodes, my favorite part of the show was watching Phil's video diary and reading his blog. Unfortunately the video diary hasn't been updated since Episode 2 and the blog hasn't been updated since Episode 4. The pictures are still being updated, so I'm pretty sure it's not just a need to refresh my browser or antyhing.

Suppose Phil is too busy chasing after these contestants, but I hope they're able to add more soon!

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 1:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Last night was Lexie Time on the sofa and I watched Disc 4 of Season One. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also found it wasn't as "choppy" when I didn't have the side trips on!!! Now I have to wait for Season Two to come out on DVD. The first season I watched was the season with Chip and Reichin - not sure if that is Season Three or Four.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 7:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Pretty sure it's season 4, Lexie -- it's playing on the game show network right now.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 4:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Now all I have to do is wait for Seasons Two and Three to come out on DVD.

Jan
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08-01-2000

Monday, April 24, 2006 - 11:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
I wasn't aware that Phil, the host, is doing a "real show time" blog (ie he wrote it while the show was happening) that can be found HERE (of course maybe that is because I really haven't been watching TAR this year much :-()


Here's what Reality Blurred has to say about it:

Phil Keoghan’s Amazing Race blog is a real-time, behind-the-scenes look at the race

Official reality TV show blogs are usually these are worth avoiding; more often than not, they’re self-serving, boring, or both. Thus, I never visited Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan’s blog at CBS.com. It’s new this season, although the site has had Phil-centric features before, such as a video diary and uncut “mat chat” video.

But Phil’s blog is sometimes even more fascinating than the episode itself. At the very least, it adds to our enjoyment of the race—and to the wonder of how this incredible production comes together. In large part, that’s because it appears Phil actually wrote his blog entries while on the race; he’s not reflecting on the show now, but commenting on it in real time. (In his episode 9 comments, he mentions talking into a Dictaphone, so that explains how he managed to keep detailed records.)

More significantly, he adds to our understanding of the production and the demands placed on both him and everyone else. He’s unquestionably the hardest working host in the business: At the end of episode nine, he notes, “I have two shows from season 8 to do voiceover for. We’ll set up a makeshift voiceover booth in a hotel room.” During his episode five commentary, Phil notes that he coincidentally ended up on the same flight as BJ and Tyler, and Eric and Jeremy. Later, he and his producer were, he writes, “rushing to get to the Pit Stop before BJ & Tyler get there. They had about an hour and a half lead on us, they got through the Detour very quickly.” Phil beat them to the pit stop, where he said that he’d have to “do a quick hair wash in the parking lot.”


Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Monday, April 24, 2006 - 8:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
I've been reading Phil's blog all along, and it is excellent! His pictures actually show him washing his hair using bottle water and bending over a railing. LOL They definitely add enjoyment to the tv show. :-) It was nice to see them all updated this week, too!

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Monday, May 08, 2006 - 9:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wilsonatmd a private message Print Post    
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932100911/sr=8-3/qid=1147100926/ref=pd_bbs_3/103-7840145-1311042?%5Fencoding=UTF8

It's unauthorized, so it could be interesting...and the Gahgan kids wrote the introduction....and I'd rather would have had the title be "That's Namibia, Jackass!"

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 2:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Is the finale on the regular night? I can't remember how that is done, but I was thinking it is a two-hour show. Any information?

Scoutmom
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01-19-2006

Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 6:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scoutmom a private message Print Post    
I just check our TV listings online and on Wednesday, May 17 it shows a two hour Season Finale. 7-9 Central time.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 3:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Scoutmom! I am going to be traveling and don't want to miss anything. Of course, my wonderful friend, The Owl, always has catch-up tapes available if I do mess up!!

Ryn
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07-13-2000

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 5:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ryn a private message Print Post    
A team from the 'amazing race' ran into a radio show I listen to on the streets of NYC today (the radio show was walking on the street broadcasting at the time) - the radio hosts think they may be the winners of this years race.

Could it be the next season is already taping?

(notice I didn't say which couple it might have been - but it was apparent when they were briefly on the air saying they could not do press right now)

Yoda
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08-11-2005

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 5:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yoda a private message Print Post    
Ryn--I did notice you didn't say which couple...can you give us a clue?

Spitfire
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07-18-2002

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 6:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spitfire a private message Print Post    
Was "couple" a clue?

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 6:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wilsonatmd a private message Print Post    
Reports are the next AR will be on in the fall...new timeslot tho, SUNDAYS at 8 (or after 60 minutes if the football runs over)

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 6:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
So they probably are filming it now.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
all three of the final teams would be in new york today, as they need to be on the early show tomorrow.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 9:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Oh yeah... I can do Amazing Race on Sundays since The Sopranos won't be back on until January. Wednesday night is for the birds.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 10:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Well, there is Desparate Housewives...and church! But I can probably sacrifice the housewives.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 10:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Tonight is the finale, correct? Is it two hours?

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Yes ma'am. Whip up some bellinis and grab a comfortable chair!