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Iheartkaysar
Member
08-16-2005
| Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 10:56 pm
Okay, I George Stroumboulopoulous. He's smart, funny, sexy, etc. And, he's the only good thing about this show. I liked a couple of the performers, but most of the females performed like strippers. The production quality is low. The song choices were boring. The judges were useless. And the soap opera slant is embarassing. I'm not sure why George would agree to do such a show. I trust that he has his reasons. I hope his career isn't negatively affected.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 12:10 am
I'm curious to see only because I'm curious to see George in this kind of TV situation. The only thing I read was that George was on vacaction--riding his motorcycle through Chicago--and he got a call from ABC. Then he caught a flight to LA the same day. I don't know if he thought this was going to be just a fun summer gig or a way to introduce himself to the American public. I'm sure if the show is as bad as you say, Iheart, it will be forgotten soon after the eight weeks are up.
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 5:46 am
This endemol show concept has been a major major international hit apparently for a few years now(including in Quebec where my Dad has been telling me about if for a few seasons now. He and his wife are glued to the TV set when the French Quebec version is on) Why is it when international show concepts are brought to our TV (english Canadian /American) they always seem to turnout cheesy?? (ieteh original big brother original concept, now this)
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 6:36 am
I liked a few of the contestants, but basically found that this show ws badly edited. While it would have been fun to see lots of classroom stuff, they spent more on silly personal stuff. Then there was the girl with the boyfriend who was hanging out with another guy and edited to look like they were falling in love - bad, bad. The look on her face after that was shown was horrified. I thought there were a few good people, but am not really sure thay can win, since the contestants can vote off a person, so you would think they would vote off the best. No, this is not big brother.
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Shelb724
Member
10-20-2002
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 8:02 am
i am not watching this show. Big Brother and Rock Star are on, sorry, but i'm committed to those. But i thought it was funny that they made it sound like it was such a new concept to show them living together. ummmm, Rock Star tried that, and now the "living together" part is on the internet because it didn't fly.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 3:59 pm
There is only one decent performer in the lot and IMO that was the white guy who played the piano and sang a soul song. The rest was screechy or just bad. The judges were useless. I predict a flop.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 5:02 pm
I'm not watching. I don't watch American Idol either. Nothing to idolize on either show.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 5:03 pm
Wow, this show sucks. I watched a bit of it tonight and really hated it. I will say this though, judging from the tons of resources the contestants get at the house, I hope, even though the show will bomb, those people get something worthwhile out of participating on this show.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 5:12 pm
I tune in for the elimination show and they are just reshowing the premiere show - so when do people get eliminated? I just saw the soul singer again and he is really good, - certainly beter than Taylr hicks, but the rest of the contestants need a lot of work. I really don't like the idea of the contestants voting someone out because you would get rid of the best first.
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 6:35 pm
George is a super smart and sexy guy. I can't believe he agreed to do this crappy ABC show. IMO he should have stuck with Rick Mercer and made a career in Canada. Just when I thought the CBC was getting good...LOL.
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Iheartkaysar
Member
08-16-2005
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:22 pm
Okay, I watched the show again (b/c I'm hopelessly in love with George!) and I've decided it's not the complete disaster I thought it was last night. Here's why: I respect that, with a couple of exceptions, these are musical artists- people who play music, write music, etc. I also like the format of the elimination. Two of the three did improve significantly and received good advice. The right person left. I'm going to get very tired of the "I Love you both but X really stepped up to the plate" line every week, but I'm more optimistic than I was last night. (To be honest, I'd watch George host "Wheel of Fortune". He's just that good). I can understand why George saw this show as being different from the other shows. I do miss the nose jewelry (what is it called?). And the belt buckle. I'm hoping Americans are loving him the way so many of us Canadians do.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 1:31 am
WTF? They made George take out his nose ring? And he did? I love George too, but the words "sell out" kind of come to mind.
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Tweety
Member
04-14-2003
| Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 11:35 am
I forced myself to watch my recording of this last night and kept hoping it would get better. To me, it already looks like a CBC production and not just because of the logo in the bottom right corner! In my opinion, Rock Star (even this year) is more entertaining. I probably will not watch again. The Mansion is more interesting than the Academy. However, I had to laugh at the last contestant (Adam) who didn't want to sing American Woman because he thought he was being stereotyped ala Lenny Kravitz. Hmmm forgive me if I'm wrong, but wasn't that song originally sung and made famous by a little Canadian band of white guys? The Guess Who 
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Iheartkaysar
Member
08-16-2005
| Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 5:53 pm
Yeah, the phrase "sell out" came to my mind too, but the more I think of it, I don't think that's the case. Here's why: 1. This show IS different from AI. The voting process has more integrity and most of the performers are real artists (or at least on their way to becoming one). It's far more adult oriented than AI. And edgier. No one on AI would be allowed to perform "Let's Get It On", nor would Ryan Seacrest be allowed to make the comments George made. I agree the overall show isn't well produced, but I think the concept is superior to AI, and that's what George probably based his decision on. 2. From what I know of George (and I wish I knew much more of him ), he's not all that interested in money or fame. He's a risk taker. He loves music and he had an opportunity to reach a bigger audience, to help his show and his network (CBC). He may look back and wish he hadn't taken this gig, but I don't think he sold out. Did I mention that I George??? PS. I realized I spelled his name wrong in my first post 2 seconds after I hit the post message button. Oops.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 11:16 pm
Iheart: I would agree with your theories. I would also add: after reading Jan's post about how extremely popular this show's format is internationally, I suspect George thought this show would be produced well and go over well with the audiences. I wonder how he's feeling about his involvement now that some time has passed... I suppose no one can predict if a show will be a hit or miss.
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Iheartkaysar
Member
08-16-2005
| Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 9:55 am
Hey Scorpio! I imagine George will be more disappointed in the quality of the show than he will be about its lack of popularity. Wonder what happens with the contestants if the show is cancelled after just a few episodes? Maybe the judges (oh sorry, "experts") just choose a winner.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 11:23 am
I think the show is a cheap imitation of a cross between AI and Rock Star. The format is very flimsy, the production is shoddy, and Hudson is crazy, and the 3 judges lack cohesion in their chatter back and forth. I watched it the first night and I won't watch it again. Also, I must be missing something. I never heard of the host before.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 12:07 pm
Also, I must be missing something. I never heard of the host before. George is a Canadian icon. You'd only know him if you lived here in Canada.
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Iheartkaysar
Member
08-16-2005
| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 8:25 pm
Okay, I thought tonight's show was better than last week. It's one of the few times I've seen a reality show make adjustments based on the criticism it faced. The performances weren't necessarily better, but the critiques were harsher. And, I love that George kept it real. A judge would comment on the girl's outfit and hair, and George would ask "What about the song? WHat about her voice?" He knows what matters. He seemed much more relaxed and more himself tonight. He's asking tough questions, which I like. However, the contestants are having trouble answering. It's not like AI when the questions are silly and the answers are scripted. I really like Austin and Jeremiah. Michael had an excellent night. None of the women really impress me. Uhm Aubrey, two pieces of advice: don't sing "Knocking on Heaven's Door" with a smile on your face and if you're wearing a skirt that short, you might want to keep your legs together. Just a suggestion. Here's hoping Nick flirted himself out of this competition.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 10:27 pm
Ahhh, thanks, Scorpio. No wonder I never heard of him.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 7:56 am
I missed the elimination - how was that show? what was their group song for goood bye? Thanks
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Ritfie
Member
05-09-2006
| Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 12:46 pm
I used to think I could watch any reality show, but sorry this one is just awful. Maybe it's really Joe Schmo 3 and we will find out it's all a joke. I'd like to see George on another show to make a judgement about him.
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Iheartkaysar
Member
08-16-2005
| Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 6:17 pm
Ritfie, to see him at his finest, you need to watch his show on CBC, "The Hour". It shows how intelligent, funny and knowledgable he is... about almost everything. His personality is coming through on "The One", but it's overshadowed by the rest of the show. I'm guessing the show will be cancelled in two more weeks. The judges will give the title to. . .Austin or Michael.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Friday, July 28, 2006 - 7:07 am
"The One" has been cancelled. I am SHOCKED, just SHOCKED! 
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Friday, July 28, 2006 - 12:10 pm
Good. Soon everyone will forget that George was involved with this trainwreck. The cancellation just saved his reputation IMO.
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Friday, July 28, 2006 - 1:27 pm
but what happens to all the people living in the house expecting to win something??
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Friday, July 28, 2006 - 4:27 pm
My guess is they'll get some sort of monetary compensation and be sent on their way. Poor George. Well, at least he can get back on his motorcycle and go back to his summer vacation.
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Friday, July 28, 2006 - 4:45 pm
I saw something in the paper today about maybe CBC might still have an english canadian show about this (they already do , and quite successfully, in french in Quebec)
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Friday, July 28, 2006 - 5:51 pm
Just read on TV Guide Online that The One was cancelled. Didn't say if the season would play out or not. If I can find the article again I will do a cut and paste.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Friday, July 28, 2006 - 5:55 pm
Here's what TV Guide online has to say: <<Ratings: 30 Is Good, The One Is Bad <<Wednesday's Season 2 debut of FX's 30 Days drew 1.5 million viewers, on par with the series' freshman-year audience.... Although the show won the night in total viewers, the ratings for Wednesday's America's Got Talent were down 24 percent from the show's season average. Of greatest concern for NBC, the New York Post notes, is the tune-out happening during the show's final half hour.... Per Variety, ABC has pulled the plug on The One: Making a Superstar, which was only making a big stink ratings-wise. Posted by Matt Mitovich 07/28/2006 9:36 AM | Permlink | 4 Comments | Report >>}
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 9:30 am
Someone on TWOP knows one of the contestants and said they split some money, no ecord contract. I hope they did not quit any jobs to get on the show.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 11:37 am
I feel sorry for the contestants who put their lives on hold to be participants in the show. I hope some money is enough to get them by until they get a new gig or a new job.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 12:51 pm
I was doing my reality tv news reading and the big quote that stands out is "the lowest-rated adults 18-49 debut in modern TV history" Blurred Article
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Donut
Member
07-31-2001
| Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 12:30 am
The concept was good and the singers went from sucking bad to barely sucking, so it was growing on me, but the network screwed it over. I have never seen such poor production values... The judges were horrible, the sound system was horrible, the way they did the house parts(which could have been good if done right). They really set this show up to stink and it wasn't fair to the contestants and host cuz they really tried... Also, before they cancelled it they kept moving it around and it was unTivoable cuz it was never on when it said and it was on when other shows were listed. And they put it up at the worst time slot ever! Against 2 or 3 really popular shows so you couldnt even Tivo it anyways,cuz you can't tivo that many shows at once! TV Producers are so, so stupid! And further stupidity i think was that show I think called Star Tomorrow. It was on Monday nite but now it will just be on the internet. That show actually had some really good talent and judges (although David Foster annoys me), and i wouldve watched some of the performers, but they chose NOT to put those people on TV at all!. OK, rant over until the next stupid production move...
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