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Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well a lot of people feel Dr Vegas may not do too well. If that show tanks, there's a possibility that they'll do some reshuffling of the schedule (like maybe move Clubhouse to Fridays) to put TAR in. They have the show taped, it's ready to go off the bench when something goes wrong.

Wendo
Member

08-07-2000

Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 10:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree with Wilson, I can't see Dr. Vegas hitting one out of the park. Seems like a lame premise for a show imo.

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 10:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wendo, I so agree with you and Wilson about Dr. Vegas. I can't watch the show, as I just can't stand Rob Lowe's co-star. Ugh, that guy creeps me out. When they killed him off in the Sopranos, he should have stayed killed off, lol and not keep popping up in new shows.

Why did they decide to postpone AR? It was scheduled to run on Saturday night and the whole Saturday night schedule right now (except for 48 Hrs) is a repeat of shows from during the week. So...there's no competition on Saturday night when they planned to show it. I don't get the delay.



Kitt
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09-06-2000

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
They said they wanted a little break between the end of season 5 and start of season 6 so that people could calm down and get excited again. It makes sense, I think, otherwise we might compare all the new people to Chip and Kim and be disappointed .

Djgirl
Member

07-17-2002

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cricket, we don't want TAR on Saturday's anyway -that's the kiss of death!!!!

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 12:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'd watch it whenever it was on. It is by far the best show out there. I can always tape it or TIVO it if it's on Saturday night and I'm busy (like, I wish!). LOL



Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 12:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think Team #11 are also Orthodox Jews (as in, they eat kosher), or at least one of them is. But I may be mis-remembering. Should be interesting if one is; not sure how they'll do some of the food challenges. Although in TAR 5, they were all roadblocks, weren't they?

Still, I was a bit disappointed when I saw the lineup. All young couples or models. I'm gonna be wondering how many applied for real.

Riviere
Member

09-09-2000

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 4:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was thrilled to see Chip & Kim win TAR5 and look forward to TAR6.. And now my only burning question is? The teasers allude to one team that makes the first TAR's fondly remembered Team Guido look like the most generous & helpful team ever to race! The casting seems to get more devious.. With zero other info from what I see here, I'd bet the pro wrestlers have a good run for the money. :-)


Upstate
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01-16-2004

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 9:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
how do you know these people aren't diverse. i don't have to look at a person to see what color they are or are not. or how many years they have been on this earth. i see diversity as ideas. how people think. there was more to chip and kim then how they looked on the outside.

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 7:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I would think if one of team 11 was an Orthodox Jew it would interfer in the race in more ways than just food challenges.

Jonathon reminds me of Richard Greco.


Kep421
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08-11-2001

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 8:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Has AR6 already been filmed?

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kep421: Yes, it has - not sure exactly when.

Karen
Member

09-07-2004

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 4:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
From The Reality TV Calendar ... A little more insight on the teams, if you want it:

Rebecca Cardon (29) & Adam Malis (27)
These two are from Los Angeles. They are both spinning teachers. They use to date, but are currently broken up. Since both seem to be in good shape they might be able to go far. It will depend on how the two can handle being together even though they are broken up.

Donald (69) and Mary Jean (65) St. Claire
If am not mistaken, this will be the oldest team to ever race. Donald is pushing 70 and looks it. I am not sure if these two can keep up with the much younger teams. The two will most likely work well together since they have been married for 23 years. I don't think it will matter. If these two aren't the first to go they will fall soon after.

Avi Schneier (32) and Joe Rashbaum (32)
It seems that CBS got smart and stopped putting strong all male teams on each season. This time around we have two high school buddies from Brooklyn, New York. Both are Jewish and plan to keep it kosher while in the race. These two don't look like much and don't look to be much of a threat. I see them going out early.

Johnathan Baker (42) and Victoria Fuller (31)
These two are the only other married couple this time around. Strangely, the two don't share the same last name. Johnathan is an entrepreneur and claims to be able to perform the "Jedi mind trick" on people. He also dyed his hair blue for the race. Victoria is a former Playboy Playmate. These two are going to be fun to watch.

Lori Chestnut Harvey (32) and Bolo Dar'Tainian (38)
These two are pro wrestlers from Florida. They want to be known as the tough, freaky people. I am not sure if these two are dating or just friends. They are in good physical shape but I don't see these two lasting to the end.

Kris Perkins (30) and Jon Buehler (29)
Kris is a student at UCLA while Jon is a bar owner in Scottsdale, Arizona. The two are in a long distance relationship. They hate negativity and want to help people as long as it doesn't hurt them. These two are young, strong, and athletic. I think these two can make it far.

Freddy Holliday (35) and Kendra Bentley (25)
What a shock! Models on The Amazing Race! These two are not yet married but hope to be after the race if they don't kill each other. These two are young and good looking. I can see them as a top three team.

Lena (23) and Kristy (26) Jensen
Here we have another team of sisters. These two should be a lot more fun than the twins though. Kristy is a devout Mormon mother/model. Lena on the other hand is a former strip tease aerobics instructor. I can already see the fireworks starting.

Aaron Crumbaugh (25) and Hayden Kristianson (25)
Hey, more models. These two are dating models from LA. The two admit they tend to fight a lot but they are young and in good shape. They could be a top three team.

Hera (23) and Gustavus McLeod (49)
Well hopefully this time around the father/daughter team will have better luck. Hera, the daughter, is a special education teacher. Gustavus, the father, is an ex-CIA operative. His work in the CIA has to be an added bonus. If he can keep up, I see them going far.

Maria Sampogna (26) and Meredith Tufaro (26)
These two are best friends from Brooklyn. Their strategy is to be kind. I don't think that will last long. They should ask Dennis where being nice will get them. I see these two falling in the middle of the pack.

Can't wait for the new season to start. Right now, I'm gonna hedge my bets on Freddy and Kendra, or on Lori and Bolo.


Riviere
Member

09-09-2000

Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 12:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Karen!
This helps narrow down who the devious team may not be. Anyone touted as being kind, or helpful within reason, and probably not the oldest players either. TAR5 pushed Alison & Donny as the most devious competition but we saw how that worked out, they were the first team gone! So maybe it's just hype that TAR6 will have a very cutthroat and deviously plotting team who makes old Team Guido look like angels? I liked TAR1 a lot because there was a "Mole" element about it, Team Guido tricking other players even while they went about their own racing. There has to be one team with devious tactics we love to hate even if we do admire them! Just not enough to want them to win.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 1:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Actually Alison and Donny were the second team gone...the "used to be engaged" couple went out first (Denis and Erika?)

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 1:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
ALsion and Donny are now the 'used to be engaged' couple also!! LOL

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Monday, October 04, 2004 - 2:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Please forgive my ignorance for what I'm about to ask, but I have no one to ask this question, and I certainly mean no offense to anyone. Please, please, please don't be angry at me for asking this question. I'm reading about the couple who is Orthodox Jew and they were talking about keeping it kosher during the challenges. Now, this is where I need help, I thought that on the Sabbath that Jews could not carry money. Wouldnt this make it difficult for the team to purchase airline tickets or pay for cab fare if they cant carry money during the Sabbath??

Starshine40
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07-30-2002

Monday, October 04, 2004 - 3:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lexie, I don't know anything about Jews not being able to carry month during the Sabbath but the airline tickets are paid by credit cards they use only for that purpose. Also, are Orthodox Jews not supposed to even travel during the Sabbath?

But I certainly don't know how they could keep Kosher in the many foreign countries they would be traveling in which would have many different types of food.

Gen
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08-22-2003

Monday, October 04, 2004 - 5:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lexie and Star, the same questions crossed my mind also. I remember when Joe Leiberman ran for VP, they showed him walking somewhere on the Sabbath because he couldn't ride in a car.

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Monday, October 04, 2004 - 5:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It will be interesting to see what happens. The orthodox Jews that I know don't turn on lights (electricity/fire=work) and don't cook (again fire=work) and don't ride in anything motorized (engine=work).

I don't know about the money thing. It would be really hard to keep kosher in some of the countries, but I think that most of the teams only eat at the pitstop.

Maybe they will have an extra day of rest for everyone at the pit stop?

Jasper
Member

09-14-2000

Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 7:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
They may not be orthodox, they may just keep kosher.

Kep421
Member

08-11-2001

Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 8:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
doesn't "keeping kosher" involve dietary habits that require separate dishes? I had a friend when I was a child whose family had a set of blue dishes and a set of white dishes. I don't remember the exact circumstances for them, but I remember one set was for dairy products and the other set was for meat products.

Also, doesn't it mean that meat has to be slaughtered in a certain way?

Wonder how they will know for sure if the food they eat has been prepared kosher?

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 10:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gen - you're right!!! I do remember when they showed Liebermann walking on a Saturday because he didn't ride in motorized vehicles during the Sabbath!!!

I'm going to have to google this carrying cash issue. I thought I read somewhere that Orthodox Jews couldn't carry cash on the Sabbath. While the airline tickets are paid with a credit card, this could become quite an issue with paying cab fares.

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 1:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not to mention the fact that an Orthodox Jew wouldn't be IN a car or and airplane on the Sabbath!

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 2:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just curious...

Why are some assuming that they are orthodox? Does it state it somewhere? I know you can live kosher without living orthodox... is there a reason why the money and traveling would be an issue with someone who living "kosher"?