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Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wilsonatmd a private message Print Post    
Here's the official press release...some of the players I'd expected, but others not so much, too bad Omerosa is only doing sideline reporting...

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/cgi/pr.cgi?id=20050621bravo01

BRAVO’S NEW ORIGINAL SERIES "BATTLE OF THE NETWORK REALITY STARS" PAYS HOMAGE TO THE GREAT 70’S BATTLE OF THE NETWORK STARS WITH PREMIERE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 9:00 P.M. ET/PT

SIX-EPISODE ONE-HOUR SERIES FEATURES SIDELINE REPORTERS BOB GUINEY FROM "THE BACHELOR," TRISHELLE FROM "THE REAL WORLD," AND OMAROSA FROM "THE APPRENTICE," JOINING PLAY-BY-PLAY HOST MIKE ADAMLE, FORMER HOST OF NBC SPORTS AND "AMERICAN GLADIATORS"

CAMEOS BY ORIGINAL BATTLE CAST INCLUDE LORETTA SWIT, LOU FERRIGNO AND JIMMIE "JJ" WALKER

NEW YORK -- June 21, 2005 -- Bravo's summer debut of "Battle of the Network Reality Stars" will take some of today's biggest stars - 32 leading men and women from 16 reality TV shows - and pit them against each other as they test their athletic limits in honor of the hit series from the 70's. The six episode one-hour series originating from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California will premiere on Wednesday, August 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

"Bravo continues to bring talent to television in an unexpected way with this summer's signature series that will bring to viewers the 'real' TV stars of today," said Lauren Zalaznick, President, Bravo. "Reality stars have taken the place of the sitcom stars of yesteryear and have made an impact on pop culture by providing laughter, tears and drama through their real life TV antics. Bravo's 'Battle of the Network Reality Stars' will unite the stars of the most recognized reality shows to infuse some good old-fashioned fun in this modern revival of a classic program from TV pop culture history."

Sideline reporters include Omarosa Manigault Stallworth from "The Apprentice," Bob Guiney from "The Bachelor," and Trishelle Cannatella from "The Real World," who will join the program's play-by-play host Mike Adamle, former host of NBC Sports and "American Gladiators."

The reality TV stars battling it out for cash and prizes include Chip & Kim and Charla & Myrna from the "The Amazing Race," Nikki McKibbin and Ryan Starr from "American Idol," Brittany Brower from "Americas Next Top Model," Heidi Bressler and Bradford Cohen from the "The Apprentice," Adam Mesh from "Average Joe," Tina "Fabulous" Panas from "The Bachelor," Will Kirby (winner) and Mike "Boogie" Malin from "Big Brother," Evan Marriott from "Joe Millionaire," Matt Kennedy Gould from "The Joe Schmo Show," Wendy Pepper from "Project Runway," Coral Smith and Mike "The Miz" Mizanin from "The Real World," Theo Gantt from "Road Rules," Duncan Nutter from "Showbiz Moms & Dads," Richard Hatch (winner) and Susan Hawk from "Survivor," Rachel Love Frasier (winner) from "The Swan," and Valerie Penso from "Temptation Island," among others.

Cameos by original "Battle" participants who will play the role of referees include Loretta Swit from "M*A*S*H," Lou Ferrigno from "The Incredible Hulk," and Jimmie "JJ" Walker from "Good Times."

Nearly 30 years after its 1976 debut, Bravo will resurrect the wildly popular concept behind the original "Battle of the Network Stars," which was hosted by sports broadcasting legend Howard Cosell and featured notable competitors such as Billy Crystal, Farrah Fawcett, David Letterman, and Heather Locklear. Just as Katherine Bach of Daisy Duke fame got dunked repeatedly in the original battle, you'll see Richard Hatch and Susan Hawk of "Survivor" get dunked in the new series.

The updated format of the much-loved series is complete with teams of sweat suit and Speedo-clad reality stars that will partake in physical and aggressively competitive challenges reminiscent of the original program. TV's most cherished and loathed reality stars will compete in a joust, navigate a kayak race, and battle it out in the famed tug-of-war, among other challenges. In a nod to today's reality shows, twists and turns along the way force team members to vote each other off, create alliances, and generate unending drama and tears.

TWI, the global television division of IMG, produces the show for Bravo. TWI's Executive Producers for "Battle of the Network Reality Stars" are Robert Horowitz and Steve Mayer.


Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
It's good to see that Duncan Nutter finally got his big break in showbiz!

Darrellh
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07-21-2004

Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darrellh a private message Print Post    
Only if this were a true battle...thin the herd of reality stars.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I couldn't agree more, Darrell. I'd like to watch this but I just don't know if I can stomach seeing "Booger" again. Of course I will watch it because "Joe Schmo" is on and I LOVE him!

Luvmykitties
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01-02-2004

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 8:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Luvmykitties a private message Print Post    
interesting line-up.

I can't believe they included Coral and The Miz roll (or any RW/RR people)

I laughed when I saw Duncan's name. At least he didn't drag his kids into it

Laura11103
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08-13-2002

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 1:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Laura11103 a private message Print Post    
I can't remember who Duncan is! Anyone care to refresh?

Looks great! Such a motley crew of people... even that girl from Temptation Island (speaking of which I MISS that show)...

I've been a reality junky since Season 1 of RW and am amazed (and happy) at this craze...

Darrellh
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07-21-2004

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 1:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darrellh a private message Print Post    
Duncan is that father rom showbiz mom's and dad's, I believe. He had all his kids in the business.

ohh, and Laura....Yahtzee! Game On!

Jennabeesmommy
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06-06-2004

Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 5:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jennabeesmommy a private message Print Post    
I love how they say "some of today's biggest stars." If they were they wouldn't be doing this show.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 5:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
Rats! I don't get Bravo on my cable! Wish they would show it on some other channel too. I'd love to see Dr. Will and a few others.

Luvmykitties
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01-02-2004

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 6:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Luvmykitties a private message Print Post    
Laura - you can read about Duncan here:
http://www.bravotv.com/Showbiz_Moms_&_Dads/Nutters/

He was really pushing his 7 kids into showbiz,and if I recall correctly, all but 1 kid wasn't really into the acting thing. It seemed pretty obvious that he was forcing his dream onto them.

He also moved them all to NY into a small Queens apartment. Yes - 8 people in a small NYC apt. (one of the kids was on the road in The Full Monty).

Jennabeesmommy
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06-06-2004

Monday, June 27, 2005 - 6:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jennabeesmommy a private message Print Post    
He was a real nutter, alright.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 9:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
Isn't Bravo affiliated with NBC somehow? Wish they would put this show on in place of The Law Firm which they just dumped. Why can't NBC give this a try rather than sitcoms reruns?? I don't have Bravo, but would really like to see this show!

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 10:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Join Victoria Fuller & Jonathan Baker (Amazing Race 6) for the "Battle of the Reality Network Stars" radio show Thursdays at 3PM(PT)/6PM(ET) beginning Thursday August 18th at www.thefishbowl.com

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 5:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
The webpage is up: http://www.bravotv.com/Battle/. This starts Wednesday, can't wait!



Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 6:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I can't wait either!

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 10:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wilsonatmd a private message Print Post    
Here's the breakdown of what shows are represented....the starred shows are shows made by an NBC-owned company...

*Average Joe-2
The Bachelor/Bachelorette-1
*The Apprentice-3
Americas Next Top Model-1
The Amazing Race-6
The Real World-3
*Showbiz Moms and Dads-1
Joe Millionaire-1
Survivor-4
The Joe Schmo Show-1
Big Brother-3
American Idol-2
The Swan-1
Road Rules-1
Temptation Island-1
*Project Runway-1

(also, 1 Apprentice, 1 Bachelor, and 1 Real World person will help in the commentating..)

I am suprised that they got so many TAR people (probably because Chip/Kim and Jonathan/Victoria live in the area)

One schedule notice you might want to know in case you want to tape this, the first episode will be 90 minutes.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 1:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
No signs of this showing up on NBC then yet?? Rats!! Still say they should plug this show into the cancelled Law Firm's place instead of showing reruns!!!

Tdaluis
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08-13-2005

Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tdaluis a private message Print Post    
i'm really excited about anything that has dr will back on tv. that's hilarious. they seem to have used the profiles from the shows they were on.

John32070
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08-10-2005

Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send John32070 a private message Print Post    
Can't believe the Chicken Man (BB1's George) didn't get on there.

John32070
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08-10-2005

Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 2:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send John32070 a private message Print Post    
Oh, can someone explain what's so special about American Idol's Ryan Starr? I didn't watch it back then so I don't get all the fuss about her. She was kinda Bi**hy on Surreal Life I know.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 3:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
John, I was surprised to see her listed as being on this show as well. She didn't act as though she enjoyed her experience on Surreal Life. I don't think she wanted to be there. She must be still searching to keep her 15 minutes of fame like all the others.

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Monday, August 15, 2005 - 1:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntiemike a private message Print Post    
who would love to see dr. will and omarosa go head to head? LOL

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Monday, August 15, 2005 - 1:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I could do without Omarosa, bit if I have to see her go head to head with anyone it would be Coral -- she'll tear her head off!

I am SO thrilled to see Dr. Will again. I just can't wait! Also, Joe Schmo and some of the AVe Joe guys as well as Theo from Road Rules. I'm pleased with much of the cast.


Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 7:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
It's awwwwnnnn!

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 7:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
Westcoaster here...

So do tell Karuuna, any good so far??