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Cablejockey
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12-27-2001
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 9:47 am
Anone who is a figure skaing fan may be interested in this show which starts on Fox Jan 18th. Celebs such as Dave Coulier, Todd Bridges, Debbie Gibson Bruce Jenner, team up with figure skaters such as Nancy Kerrigan, Kurt Browning, Lloyd Eisler and Jenny Meno. It could be good or very bad..... Here's the link http://www.fox.com/skating/
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 10:39 am
I know that Kurt Browning (my absolute favorite skater!) and Lloyd Eisler have great senses of humour...so I hope they will be able to laugh it all off if this goes horribly downhill. Surreal Life on Ice....UGH!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 10:58 am
I just adore Kurt Browning. He makes the ice skating so much fun.
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 11:02 am
I am looking forward to seeing Kurt and Lloyd skate again. The celebs must have had some experience on ice to even go on this show. I know that Dave Coulier played hockey, but I have no idea how much skating the others have had.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 11:06 am
I'm more surprised that the skating stars are involved in this show, rather than the B List celebs who are. And yes, Cable, the "celebs" have had experience on the ice. Some of them more than others.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 11:12 am
LOL, Serenity, let's hope this latest Fox attempt isn't too much, even for Herbie's and Mr. Showmanship's considerable sense of ha-ha! Although familiar with the skaters and male celebs, I had to look up the females. Counting on Scottie Hamilton not to let this become unbearable, but it may be out of his hands.
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Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 2:39 pm
I'm looking forward to this -- especially with Kurt and Scott involved! They've always been my two favorite skaters; I'd watch if they performed with stuffed animals! LOL
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 3:12 pm
I think Dorothy Hamel is a judge, as well. Will be watching.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 3:21 pm
Lumbele, I still miss Underhill & Martini and Brasseur & Eisler. Two of my three all-time favorite pairs. Also G & G. Speaking of "heat" on ice.... Some years ago, post Grinkov's death and pre Ilya's being in Katerina's life, they skated in a pairs exhibition which was televised. I had it on tape for a while. They were skating to Latin music. IIRC, she was wearing red. Does anyone else remember that? You could absolutely tell something was going on between them. It was the HOTTEST thing I have ever seen on ice!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 4:38 pm
We probably can't go wrong with Scotty and Kurt but those may be famous last words....
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 4:45 pm
Is this what you meant, Color?
In recent years I have not watched all that much skating. It has just become too much of the same thing over and over all season, but when I see Barb Underhill or Paul Martini as commentators I stop flipping channels. Their insights and observations have always been the most interesting and informative. Wish I could see one more "leap of faith" on the ice. Martini is coaching, I hear. Is Underhill still involved in skating aside from occasional stints on CTV? Brasseur and Eisler are fun to watch, although I do cringe a lot during those death-defying routines. Yikes! As much as I wanted medals for the Canadians, G&G were just too smooth, too perfect not to win.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 5:12 pm
Lumbele, yes, I think that was probably it. A number of years ago now. Again, the HOTTEST ice I've ever seen. Did you see it? Wish I had that on DVD. **open the window to cool off**
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 5:25 pm
Color, I am too old to be effected by 2 kids melting a little ice, but I do remember when they first started to perform a number or 2, skating with Scottie Hamilton's troupe.
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 6:11 pm
I am really looking forward to this - I love figure skating! This is going to be a very interesting year for the sport given that it is an Olympic year and the fact that several of the standbys - Michelle Kwan and Sasha Cohen - are both injured. That may make for some interesting Nationals results, who knows. And anything that can further popularize the sport, I am definitely for! I hope the reality show works out!
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Saturday, January 14, 2006 - 11:45 pm
Long link here, but it has another write up: http://fox61.trb.com/entertainment/foxnetwork/stv-skatingcelebrities-pkg,0,340971.special Excerpt: Skating With Celebrities premieres Monday, Jan. 18 at 9/8c! The celebrity/professional figure skater pairs are: Actor/comedian Dave Coulier ("Full House") with two-time Olympic figure skating medalist Nancy Kerrigan Olympic decathlon gold medalist and television personality Bruce Jenner with world champion pairs figure skater Tai Babilonia; Actor Todd Bridges ("Diff'rent Strokes") with three-time U.S. national pairs figure skating champion and world championship medalist Jenni Meno Actress Kristy Swanson ("Dude, Where's My Car?", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer") with two-time Olympic pairs figure skating medalist and world champion Lloyd Eisler Singer/songwriter/actress Deborah Gibson with four-time world figure skating champion Kurt Browning Television personality, reporter and weather forecaster Jillian Barberie ("Good Day LA," "Fox NFL Sunday," "Good Morning, Miami") with three-time U.S. pairs figure skating champion and world championship medalist John Zimmerman. Olympic gold medalist, world figure skating champion and American icon Dorothy Hamill will be one of the judges of the unique competition Question: was Scott Hamilton supposed to be one of the skaters???
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 1:27 am
Is Scott Hamilton the host/commentator? I thought that's what I heard somewhere. I love Kurt Browning too! I thought the "Singing in the Rain" routine he did once was extremely outstanding. I'm looking forward to seeing what this show is like.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 1:33 am
Oh, you're right re Scott: I was so eagerly reading the performers' names that I missed the opening paragraph from the link above: "Hosted by Olympic gold medalist and world champion Scott Hamilton, the competition will feature some of the most recognized and celebrated names in professional figure skating and a mix of celebrities who span a wide spectrum within the entertainment industry." thanks for drawing it to my attention; I too am looking forward to this!!! I love Tai Babilonia who I saw live ages ago in Boston.
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Jimmer
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08-30-2000
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 8:29 am
I would think that Eisler and Swanson would have an enormous advantage, given that he is the only male pairs champion in the competition. Brasseur and Eisler were IMO the most exciting entertaining pairs team of all time (but then I’m Canadian too ).
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Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 8:52 am
I guess I am the only person who is a little afraid of this show. Fear factor is nothing to the dangers of doing anything tricky on ice. These are professionals who know how far to carry things and they will do their best to keep these people out of danger, but I just have a feeling of trepidation on this one. Besides the danger, I am amazed at the "stars". This is the first time I have ever seen a list of celebbrities where I don't care about a single one of them. I guess this shows how more famous people had better sense than to sign up. However, the skaters of top drawer - so I guess they feel they can handle it. Of course the videos indicate tht these people are well aware of the dangers, so perhaps it will be better than I fear. I saw spirals, simple jumps, lifts and twirls in the videos, perhaps these celebrities skated before - that would make it a little better. Definitely interesting to watch the videos on the first linked web site. Is this show going to be telecast live?
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 9:02 am
Going to try to watch this. Are they supposed to skate singles or pairs or both? Good timing with the national championships, Olympics and whatnot. Isn't Bruce Jenner afraid of hurting his most recent facelift/plastic surgery/botox injection?
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 3:57 pm
so, if this is on monday as well, does that we we have to flip between golden globes, bachelor and skating w/ celebrities.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 4:07 pm
and 24!!!!!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 4:08 pm
oh wait the 18th is Wed
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 6:07 pm
It starts on Wed and then moves to Monday.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 7:31 pm
Poor Bruce Jenner used to be a handsome guy. Now he just looks odd. What on earth was he thinking?
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