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Archive through September 28, 2005

The TVClubHouse: Other Reality Shows ARCHIVES: Archives for 2006 - 1: Martha Stewart Apprentice: ARCHIVES: Archive through September 28, 2005 users admin

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Seabreeze
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09-05-2004

Friday, September 23, 2005 - 8:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seabreeze a private message Print Post    
I learned about split infinitives in school but had forgotten. Thanks for explaining. Now, I know I split a lot of infinitives! LOL

Finqwik
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09-23-2000

Friday, September 23, 2005 - 8:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Finqwik a private message Print Post    
Alliet nepotism is the exact phrase that came to my mind when I watched the show,I can see no other reason for her to be there.
Tishala one of the reasons I have lurked and occasionally posted at TVCH for so long is because It broadens my horizens and expands my learning curve. English grammar and spelling are not my strong suit, but I appreciate that skill in those that excell.Your post commenting on Marthas split infinitive I took to be a little touch of dry humour and your post giving the explanation of a split infinitive an addition to my grammatical confusion.All of the comments posted by TVCH members work together to create this wonderful melange of language,culture,opinion and humour. I love it to death.

Serenity
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06-28-2005

Friday, September 23, 2005 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serenity a private message Print Post    
I would like to jump on the bandwagon that dislikes Alexis. I agree that she is the weak link of the show.

Penpoint
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03-27-2001

Friday, September 23, 2005 - 10:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Penpoint a private message Print Post    
Language changes over time and rules that once applied no longer do. Often the wording that would avoid a split infinitive or the ending with a preposition results in language that sounds archaic to our ears.

Regarding the show, it's the subject of media news stories gloating that it had disappointing viewership. So, who knows what NBC will do. They could change its time slot or just let it play out and not renew Martha for a second Apprentice.

Regarding Alexis, I'm not sure if I thought much of Carolyn and George after their first appearance, but they've grown on me. So I'm willing to give Alexis a chance.


Jeanne
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07-15-2005

Friday, September 23, 2005 - 11:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jeanne a private message Print Post    
I don't think Dawn is weird. I need complete silence when I write--even going so far as to wear earplugs in order to block out all the small and annoying disturbances. Not everyone operates the same way.

Puzzled
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08-27-2001

Friday, September 23, 2005 - 10:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Puzzled a private message Print Post    
Good grief, Tishala, I was just writing about my opinion of the split infinitive thing. Never said your observation was nonsense--she did split an infinitive.

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 6:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
I liked the show, but I did like Wickedly Perfect better. I wish they would bring back round 2 of that one and this time have one of the talented ones win!

I agreed with Martha 100%, we are on the same wavelength - except maybe that part about having a clean house.

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 8:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
Puzzled Tish knows that. We grammar cops must stick up for each other.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Fruitbat, you forgot a comma after "Puzzled!"

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    


Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Julie, are you trying to pick a fight???

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 10:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
You know me, my middle name is Instigator!!!

Buggles
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09-07-2002

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 11:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Buggles a private message Print Post    
"[Early] Nielsen results suggest that Stewart's post-prison image make-over as a kinder, gentler homemaking guru might be working against her prime-time success."

LINK

"And most important, The Donald, beneath the bombast, is a softie. . . Martha doesn't seem the sympathetic type, though we can hope that her daughter Alexis, plucked as an adviser, will help her inject some humanity."

http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2005/09/24/martha_serves_her_apprentice_well_chilled/

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 11:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I like the last line of the second article:

''Women in business don't cry, my dear," she says in the promo for next week's installment, and the delivery -- impeccably chilled -- makes you want to race into Donald Trump's comforting arms.


Puzzled
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08-27-2001

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Puzzled a private message Print Post    
Just that it sounded like Tish thought I was insulting her, and I never meant that, fruitbat.

I was just musing about rules of grammar.

Weeniewhiner
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07-22-2005

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 4:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Weeniewhiner a private message Print Post    
Hi ya'll!

I'm just now getting around to watching this show. I've just seen the 1st 10 mins but I jumped when I saw Howie.

Who is he? I know I've seen him before. Is he an athlete? Was he a 'Bachelor' (I only watched the 1st 2)? Anybody else recognize him?

Dalm_dad
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07-06-2004

Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 5:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dalm_dad a private message Print Post    
I wonder if Alexis is seeking to use this show as her big jump into movies and sit-coms, a la Big Brother etc.

Actually, Alexis is to Martha as Julie is to Les.

Dalm.

Sunrvrose
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08-13-2001

Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 12:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunrvrose a private message Print Post    
Ok, I saw a promo for tomorrow's show, and Martha is saying to someone, "Women in business don't cry." It was beautiful. Can't wait to see it.

Finqwik
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09-23-2000

Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 6:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Finqwik a private message Print Post    
OK I dislike Jim with a passion. Which probably falls right in with 'his plan'.

Finqwik
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09-23-2000

Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 7:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Finqwik a private message Print Post    
Well even though I think Jim is a snake Martha told the right person they 'Did not fit in'.

Callasin
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06-21-2005

Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 7:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Callasin a private message Print Post    
I think Martha made the right decision too. The person she sent home admitted as much. Martha seemed stressed that he was going to quit before she could tell him he did not fit in.

Producerchic
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06-29-2004

Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 8:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Producerchic a private message Print Post    
so who didn't fit in????

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 8:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Did she say "sorry, you just don't fit in"? I don't think she said it this week...or did I miss it?

Finqwik
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09-23-2000

Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 9:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Finqwik a private message Print Post    
Actually Lilfair I cannot remember if she did say it or not. I was not really paying that much attention. I just assumed it was her 'thing' to say like 'your fired'. Chuck I think was the name of the guy sent packing. Gosh 2 hours after watching the show and I've already forgotten most of it. That's not good.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 9:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Finq, I know what you mean I barely remembered the show the moment it ended.

Although I have to say I don't really mind the letter writing.