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What's up with the 8/13 Live Show?

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Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 1:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
As I mentioned earlier, the only problem with showing it as it happens is that if one or more of the houseguests is uncooperative, the show may run impossibly long. Which is probably one reason why they decided to tape it.

Kminfinity
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06-29-2005

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 1:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kminfinity a private message Print Post    
I still think BB caved on this big-time. They should have given Chima a penalty nom for her threats. Then, without warning her, had Chima escorted to a production room through the DR and locked in one hour before airtime.

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 1:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
You could have gone today, Seamonkey?

Kminfinity, I couldn't agree with you more. Caved..totally. They should boot Chima and any other troublemakers.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 1:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
When I went to the BB7 finale.. the VIPs were almost all, as Justin says, studio guests, etc.. and the irony was that most of the people those people brought along just came because their friend went and admitted they didn't even watch the show, let alone feeds.

The people (me, Justin, Grammy, etc in the regular bunch were mostly show AND feed watchers, real fans. Of course they had places for the non jury HG from that season, for family members of the finalists and jury members (we sat behind Janelle's mom and friend and they had chairs assigned to various media people. Then the VIPs went in and THEN they too us regular fans over and some of us only got in at the end when certain media people hadn't shown up so we got those seats. Not sure if that was the day that Justin got to be in the green room?

Anyway many in the audience are not real friends but hopefully they enjoy being there.

Reading the post at Naja's link makes me a little happier that I didn't get to my email in time to GET tickets yesterday.. it is a long enough drive and the 405 can be cruel, so you have to give it lots of time. I can say that had I gone up, I would have donw what I did in the past and would have been crazy early, parked on the street (because the garage wouldn't be letting people park yet for the show) and been one of the first "regular" people to sign up.. and that might still have not been enough to get in. You have to know you are taking that chance. I've been lucky and the two times I got finale tickets I did get in.

I have a feeling that two things contributed.. because they decided to tape, and tape early, for whatever reason (could have been Chima's threats, or knowing that if Russell did get evicted he might go off (I think he'd have been a lamb with Julie), or that Jessie could go off at being ousted essentially by "America" twice..) but this made it more of a "must" for the people with insider pull. AND the more people in the audience with ties to CBS, the more likely they can keep the results under wraps.

I'm betting the taping is going on right now. And I'm thinking they will tape longer, since it isn't a real live show, they can be more perfect, or edit more tightly with more material to use, and then the Early Show interview happens and could go a little bit long. I'm sure they want to fill as much of the time before the show starts airing in eastern Canada..

I think taping early allows them to have more control and I can't say I blame them.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
I do think this is all about the editing of some unknown timing issues, not about Chima. But that's just me. :-)

Justin42
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08-05-2001

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 1:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justin42 a private message Print Post    
Even now a lot of the people in the audience aren't really fans.. the people behind me in line on 7/30 were laughing at the questionnaire they given everyone asking how many times they've watched the show... they said "once.. total."

Not to say there aren't real fans there, but it's amazing people are willing to go through the hassle of a BB taping (getting there massively early, standing in the direct sun, waiting around for hours), if they don't watch the show.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 1:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Cricket.. I didn't read my email until late afternoon and I had received the email about the taping in late morning.. so assuming I had read the email when it arrived and responded right away, yes, I may have been issued a ticket. By the time I heard about it, all tickets were gone.

There was a year in the past where even though many of us got the emails, when we sent in our info it later was quite clear that they went by zip code and only took who were located quite close to the BB house. In fact I think the second time I went it was because someone had gotten two tickets and then requested that they be transferred and I went and brought TVCHer Grammy.

So.. my zip code might have knocked me out yesterday anyway.

I still could have driven up and not made it in.

Lainee
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07-19-2005

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 1:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lainee a private message Print Post    
Okay, I have my VCR set for 7 central...do I just need to not worry with my VCR or will the show be on? I ask because I am not going to be home! :-(

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 1:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I agree, Justin.. they really do have a sufficient number of REAL fans locally and the first time I went (way back in the days of Jase, Holly, the twins, Diane, etc..) there were fans who had driven several hundred miles to get there. And that was rougher.. they put us all outside on chairs or bleachers in the direct sun and in order to SEE I had to turn sideways, and try to see around a taller person between me and the screen and look into the sun to look at the screen. They did warn us to wear sunscreen and sunglasses and we needed those.

Now with the inside studio, much nicer.

BB7 finale, that was where there were so many of those like you describe.. saying.. never watched and laughing.. I just came to keep my friend company.

Justin42
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08-05-2001

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 2:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justin42 a private message Print Post    
You were at the BB5 finale? I didn't know that. I still think that was the best show, just because they so obviously had no idea what to do with a live audience and it was a lot more "free". Sitting in the audience was hot but it was a little less "cattle drive" like it feels now. (That said I'm impressed you got in, I had the impression it was all friends/family of crew, that was the only way I got in and from what I was told that was most of the audience..)

They decided literally the weekend before to do that show with an audience... they had been toying with the idea and went ahead with it on like Friday before a Tuesday finale! They had to scramble to get the info/tickets out.. (they had been collecting names/contact info "just in case" but the final go ahead was at the last second)

Lafatme
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06-23-2005

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lafatme a private message Print Post    
Lainee, you need to check your local listings. Most areas the show will air at the normal time.

Lainee
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07-19-2005

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 2:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lainee a private message Print Post    
Thanks! I had checked my cable station guide online but since I haven't been around I really had no clue what was happening!

Kittyab
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07-16-2005

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 2:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittyab a private message Print Post    
So what time will it be on tonight?

Justin42
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08-05-2001

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 2:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justin42 a private message Print Post    
It should be on normal time but in some markets pre-season football is causing some schedule jumping... so be sure to check your local station's listings...

Puzzled
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08-27-2001

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 3:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Puzzled a private message Print Post    
One big problem is that TPTB seem to be able to think outside the box. So what if it runs over? They could let it run or make it a two parter. They certainly could run an extra show on Friday or Saturday when there's nothing but boring reruns anyway.

Let Chima rant.

Just_gail
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08-25-2007

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 3:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Just_gail a private message Print Post    
RealityBitesBack.com is reporting the results. How credible is this website? Does anyone know?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 3:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Well, just in case they are right...

Spoiler
Click below to view spoiler
They are saying Jeff uses CDE and noms Jesse and Nat, and Jesse goes home. And then Michelle wins HOH! I HOPE THEY ARE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!


Spunky
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10-08-2001

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spunky a private message Print Post    
Well, at least something good happened.

I feel sorry for Jeff because he will pay dearly for America's "gift".

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Why/how do you think he will pay??

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
Thanks for all the info, Seamonkey. Interesting how it all works.

Laurellee
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08-03-2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Laurellee a private message Print Post    
I think if Jeff uses power he will be fine. The other HG will be rattled by what haapened and it happening so fast before vote, they will blow HOH.

I also agree with CBS covering their a** for tonight Chima made threat and they could not take chance on live show, they are only on 1hr. and she could have blown time forus.
As long as Jesse is gone I don"t care about tape, its taped for left coast anyway.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
I had an opportunity last week to choose BB show tickets for the month of August. So funny - but I passed on today because I didn't want to see Jesse live. He's just a horrible interview. Ahahaha! Now, I wonder if I would have been left out in the hot sun while the "vips" were admitted. Heh.

I'm going at the end of the month.

Spunky
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10-08-2001

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spunky a private message Print Post    
He will pay because the two people he saved went against his wishes... Russell will not hesitate to line up with Chima and Natalie and Lydia to send Jeff packing!

Justin42
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08-05-2001

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justin42 a private message Print Post    
Bonza-- be there EARLY. They open the gates at 2:30 (from what they told me) and when I have gotten there around 3-3:15 (can't get there any earlier due to standing meetings at work at 1pm Thursdays) I've been at almost the very end (bumped one week, barely squeaked in due to 'priority' the next)..

If it's at all possible try to be there at 2:30 (or earlier, and just wait in the general area for the parking to open)

Oh, and I just thought, if they really bumped 100+ people today, they'll all have chances for "priority" tickets for a future taping. They do NOT get head of line but are guaranteed to get in (priority gets 'inserted' at the end of the line but if they get moved forward to ensure they're at least the last ones in), so you want to be sure to be towards the front of the line so those people don't make up the whole line before you get there.

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
He will pay because the two people he saved went against his wishes... Russell will not hesitate to line up with Chima and Natalie and Lydia to send Jeff packing!

I don't believe he will pay for that, Spunky. They were already targeting him whether he used the Coup or not. If Michelle did win, 2 people will go before Jeff/Jordan, thus making their chances better.

If only Russ had a brain, this would be a slam dunk, but sadly he's choosing not to use his head.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Justin - we'll plan to have lunch in the area and then begin loitering. lol

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
I'm fine with Michelle winning as long as she doesn't put up J/J

Chy
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07-19-2003

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chy a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the behind the scene knowledge, Sea & Justin!

Justine ~~
....it's amazing people are willing to go through the hassle of a BB taping (getting there massively early, standing in the direct sun, waiting around for hours), if they don't watch the show.

Some people just like to be seen on TV.
When I was a newly wed still living in NYC, a neighbor lady in the apt. on our same floor used to invite me to go to David Letterman's show all the time. She gets up early to go to the Morning Shows and wait in line after that to get tickets. When my sister came visit, she wanted us to take her tickets and tape the show at home in case we got a shot("Two pretty Asian ladies greatly improves the chance." she said.)....
I never figured out what she did for a living before we moved out of the city. But she had a rent-controlled apt, very shrewed w/expenses, just wants to go on shows all the time. Signed up for extras for movies as well. Wanted me to sign myself and my new baby up also, ...

Spunky
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10-08-2001

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spunky a private message Print Post    
Cricket... that's right... how could he possibly go back to Chima's alliance when these two can't stand each other. Chima will tell Natalie she doesn't want to be in league with him... and how Natalie would want him as an ally when he voted to evict her!!!

Emm119
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07-12-2005

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Emm119 a private message Print Post    
There is no way that Russell and Chima will join together...Should be interesting to see who Natalie joins with though...If I read these people right it should be J/J/R defintely together...Not sure who will align with Chima now that she isn't HOH. Lydia isn't sure about Kevin since he didn't use the POV...only 20 minutes until the show...I can't wait

Emm119
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07-12-2005

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Emm119 a private message Print Post    
comcast - thanks for spoiler

Kellsma
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08-27-2002

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kellsma a private message Print Post    
Can someone PM me the link to watch the show live. I am in California but want so badly to watch it.

Thanks

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
1 minute HERE WE GO PEOPLE!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 7:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Did we ever find out the real reason they taped early? If it was because they were afraid of Chima's wrath then they have paved the way for future HG to pull similar crap. Chima needs to go, I cant stand ppl like her