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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 11:08 am
Ya, that is tiresome Lexi_girl but that has nothing to do with him and more to do with the production of the show.
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Tigerfan
Member
11-06-2003
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 11:10 am
We were thinking the host was computer generated... No one talks like that!! Overall we were disappointed with it. We'll stick with the real thing...TAR!! 
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 11:46 am
Nick - Loved the EW article! I think I laughed more at it than I did at the show, although I was distracted when I was watching it. I also have to say I wasn't that thrilled with it like I am with TAR and I'll have to decide which I want to tape when it's opposite Hell's Kitchen. It won't be a problem unless it's one of those times when I'm not home to watch one of them in real time! Maybe if they keep putting it on their site, I can watch it there the next day if I miss it. Oh well... I'm willing to give it a go a few more times at least and I do like playing the game, even if I'm a dunce about it most of the time. LOL 
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 11:51 am
I couldn't tell you if it was a rip off on TAR because I don't watch it, never really interested me. I do like this show,the host and I like the contestants.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 12:04 pm
I think that puppet from the Saw movies should be the host.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 12:05 pm
I love this show. It is like TAR used to be (more clues, less directions). LOL - You guys just miss Phil!
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Christiii
Member
07-07-2005
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 12:51 pm
I just saw a commerical for it being on in our area again tonite at 10 ( i think it was 10, maybe 9) so...at least in livable Loveable Lodi its on tonite!!
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Shelb724
Member
10-20-2002
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 1:00 pm
that's right! I MISS PHIL!!!! he is so good at what he does and you don't realize it until you see this show. like someone said, its not the moderator's fault that they did the editing that way (with the phone message). but i got lost when they started out, and i continued to stay that way .
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Raenstorm
Member
07-16-2004
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 1:49 pm
Hi all. Put me in the "not sure" camp at this point. I didn't love it like I do TAR but I didn't hate it either. I do think that CBS is far superior in the editing department. The editing and "style" on this show made it feel like a mix of reality and fiction and that, combined with the fact that I felt like a lot of the contestants were chosen for their "drama" quotient rather than their ability to compete, really took away from the show for me. However, seeing as how those who don't watch TAR really liked it, that may just mean I need to give it a few more episodes to adjust to this show's style. I have to agree with those complaining about the host, though. I actually felt like he was trying to be like Phil in his "fake" serious looks. Then the repetitiveness of him constantly reading the clues over and over again was driving me bonkers. I want to see more of the people trying to solve things. They could have shown a lot more of that if they had just had him say the clue ONCE. Of course, I also wonder how those teams were solving the clues so maybe they just didn't have enough footage of that stuff. Not exactly exciting to see people typing questions into Ask.com. Giving them access to that may have been a big mistake. They probably should have given them limited access to it... Like the writer of the article posted, I found the team names to be off putting. As I said elsewhere, if you name yourselves "Team Geniuses" you shouldn't be surprised when you screw up on the easiest clue. Still, I like the premise of this show and I like that they have to figure out the clues - not just complete a task. I think it'll get more exciting when we have less teams. That will stop a lot of the watching other teams to get a solution as well as the bunching up. With three people per team, when they all collide on the hunt it gets a little too crowded and confusing.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 2:07 pm
Tigerfan!! I actually thought it was a real person who was acting like he was computer-generated This show isn't TAR and isn't The Mole, but it is fun at a time when there isn't a whole lot on TV. I don't think they should be allowed to call other teams and I hate all the blatent product placements. I know they have it in TAR, but it seems to be limited to prizes at pit stops.. in this show it is continuous. I expected to see advertising on the glacier!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 2:14 pm
Zmom, if you love this, you'd love TAR, I'm sure!
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 2:40 pm
I missed the very first few minutes of the show last night, so I was a bit confused by the two different groups completing two different tasks to get to their first destination. I thought that was how the whole show was going to be, and wasn't quite sure if I would continue watching with that premise. However, I found the show more enjoyable after all of the teams met face-to-face. At this point I do plan to keep watching. I think it will make for some good summer TV entertainment!
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Monday, June 19, 2006 - 8:01 pm
I'm enjoying this show. A lot of the contestants are likeable and I'm glad we don't have to see contestants running around airports for the zillionth time. Agree, there's way too many repetitive calls from the host. Still, I think it's fun to watch so far.
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Cokegirl
Member
03-08-2004
| Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 8:35 am
I like the show. I didn't like the repetitive calls either, it was like the editors think we're stupid and can't figure out that all the teams are getting the same clue.
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Mack
Member
07-23-2002
| Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 9:29 am
I actually kind of liked the show...so far. I'm interested in the clues and how that all comes together. It has potential so I'm not ready to call it quits yet.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 10:02 am
it's okay but it's no TAR. unless it gets a lot better, it will never measure up to TAR! i wanted to strangle the nut jobs who insisted it would be mt. roosevelt LOL, when there were 3 other presidents included in the clues. 6 'brains' and no one brought theirs?! too bad mt. roosevelt wasn't in new jersey or something, rather than only 37 miles from mt. rushmore! 
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 11:59 am
I just found out that one of the contestants is one of my dd's manager. Keith Brown works at the same call center as my dd. She called me yesterday to ask if I watched this show and ofcourse I do, it's a reality show isn't it? lol, anyway, while she was telling me about him, he walked by and she told him I was his #1 fan, lol. I don't have any favs yet but I did like the Browns. He had to explain to all the employees that he wasn't allowed to say anything about the show that hasn't already been aired.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 12:46 pm
That is great that your dd knows him! Although he can't give away inside details about the show until it is aired it's always interesting when someone knows a contestant.
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 1:38 pm
What kind of call center, Denecee?
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 7:31 am
Sherbabe, it is a call center for Heir, polaroid, some cell phone and one other I think. My dd's one year on the job was yesterday, I'm so proud of her.
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 10:55 am
The Southie boys have a recap of episode one up on there site at Southieboys.com. Here is an excerpt: there are now three less people... and so it goes. they were nice people, the young professionals... but you have to JUST DO IT. make the decision. go forward. run. duck. dive... and as we saw: cry and puke a ton when you are not ripping people off directly by yanking hard earned clues from another player. if you thought that was bad... just WAIT until the next episode. you will put your foot through the television when you see some of the things that certain someones may or may not pull. with those three gone, you will be able see the personaltities of all involved come into sharper focus. we were there. we know. it was quite simply the most thrilling ride of any of our lives. it was terrifying and exhilirating all at once. if you miss a minute you might miss some amazing vista, sunset or vomit session. seriously though (not really... the barfing and hsyterical ENDLESS crying was sort of funny): that was just the start of some wild adventures. all of us started to see what we were in for. that somepeople were not be trusted. you know that going in, but when IT HAPPENS. when people LIE, CHEAT and STEAL to WIN: it's shocking... but FUN. you MUST watch on monday night. All typos are John's!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 11:37 am
Cool blog!!
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Keiths_treasure
Member
06-18-2006
| Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 12:25 pm
Jimmer, It really is something to know a contestant, imagine how hard it is to be married to him?? LOL Ever since he got back from filming the 'Hunt', the family has tried to pull something out of him and all we got, which is now are 4-yr old daughter's favorite saying: "Guess what", "Uh...I can't tell you" So every Monday we will be glued to the TV to find out what happens next, with one TV DVRing, another taping and the third-the family gathering. Most folks over on NBC's boards; and others, has judge our team unfairly as being overweight, overeaters, lard butt, etc you get the picture. One only sees what is on the outside. Some of the Geniuses are large as well. The hour shows that played Fri and Sat, showed ALL teams huffing up that mountain side. Some have attacked Keith about his health. Too many folks (don't think) wonder why NBC would choose them; do you seriously think a doctor would give an OK if that person was not in good health? Ok Im off by soap box, come on over and visit our website www.teambrownlive.com pictures of the entire Brown clan. As said before Chats, Forums (new stuff has been added) After each episode air, I will post information on things you did not see on TV. He's able to tell me things THEN...(waiting for mths and now i know )
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 1:34 pm
All I can say is it is great fun having you here at TVCH! It must be so much fun for you watching them on TV. It seems like it's a great show and it's super that they got to participate. It must be frustrating being a "celebrity" all of a sudden. People think that they "know" him and suddenly feel like it's okay to make all sorts of comments – some very judgmental as you've found. But I'm afraid that comes with the territory. Anyway I think that you'll find this is a great place to visit and we're looking forward to seeing more messages from you! 
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 7:35 pm
Welcome, Keiths_Treasure! We're happy to have you here with us on TVCH. I'm rooting for the Browns. I was very impressed that your husband was able to jump into that ocean--even with a life jacket on--after only swimming for three weeks. That took some courage! They all three seem to be really good guys. I hope they go far in the competition and look forward to getting the "inside scoop." See you here after the next episode!
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