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Uncle_ricky
Member
07-02-2007
| Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 9:20 am
Bravo's viewer research department has probably found that viewership is way down during the week leading up to Labor Day (because of family vacations, etc.). They'd rather put a rerun on when they know the ratings will be lousy anyway and save the next original episode for after Labor Day. (FX did the same thing this week by not showing us a new episode of "Damages.")
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 6:43 pm
I've got a bunch of Top Chef reruns playing in the background while I work. It makes me sad all over again that Tre is gone: I think the biggest shock of the season for me, and I am not sure who now to root for! Actually, it's interesting that they keep promoting the finale of "The Parker" tonight--so there is SOMETHING new on this week. Hmmm...wonder why?
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 7:45 pm
Tre was an amazing chef in his own right, but, as a kitchen-running chef, he just didn't step up on the show. I was surprised as he is already a chef in his own kitchen -
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 8:32 pm
Mods, Sara N. is gone too, and she left before Tre. Thanks.
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Scarebaby
Member
07-31-2005
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 8:20 pm
I was disappointed to see there's just reruns again tonight! Can anyone tell me when the new shows resume?
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 4:36 am
Maybe Wednesday night - its regularly scheduled night?
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Bombaycat
Member
07-21-2007
| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 6:34 am
According to my Comcast schedule, Wednesday night's show is new and called "Chef Overboard". First they showcase their creative culinary aptitude in a supermarket-based challenge. Then the cooks plunge into a contest on the high seas and arrange a buffet. Chef Michael Schwartz is the guest judge.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 11:55 am
The think I sort of thought was unfair with Tre was that although the food was bad, he had one of the only good dishes his team served, and he made three dishes. Seems to me 1 good out of 3 is better than only doing one and screwing it up.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 2:07 pm
I think the Mods are in denial about Sara N. The thing about the judgges is in one competition they hammer the team leader but evict someone else (Sara N for example) and then in another competition, they hammer everyone on the team and evict the leader (Tre). I think they have an idea of who they want to be in the final four, final two. It is ok with me because I really enjoy watching the show overall and I dont mind that they play around with the results.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 3:37 pm
The head chef is responsible for each and everything tht comes out of his/her kitchen - that was Tre's downfall. He is THE chef I would choose to cook for me, but he did NOT run the kitchen properly that night -
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 3:59 pm
Tnt I agree but that wasnt true in the group competition where Sara N was sent home. They didnt send the head chef home on that one. I am just saying ..........
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:16 am
Did they really have a head chef on that challenge? I know they had individuals who stepped up a bit as leaders (Brian on the other team, CJ tried to help with team morale), but I don't think there was so much a designated leader or anyone who took responsibility as being the leader. Not disagreeing that their elimination rules seem change often and not always make a lot of sense, just thinking there wasn't really a designated head chef when Sara was eliminated. I really don't like the team challenges, anway...unless you have everyone cook on that team and still judge based on the food. I do not think it is fair to have 1 of the team members judged on a different level than the others (because only 1 can be team leader) when they are all competing. All I think that leads to is people choosing NOT to step up to a leadership role in a team environment (but then again, that is when you risk the judges deciding that week that the one who didn't step up needs to go). I think what is even worse is when your "prize" for winning the quickfire is that you get to be team leader...then you alone are judged on leadership, not just on your individual performance/teamwork like everyone else (and this happens in far too many reality shows). Oh my goodness, I am rambling. I will stop now.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 12:57 pm
yes, Tre was exec chef for his team and the Sara M was on the other team.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:15 pm
Howie is in a mood tonight. And Hung is being arrogant. Brian just won the Quickfire Challenge with SPAM! Love it!
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:15 pm
Women in BB are always talking about having a girl crush on Janie. Well, I think I have one on Padma.
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:19 pm
I missed the beginning of the Quickfire so I'll have to watch that part when it repeats. And I agree with you Hermi about Padma. LOL
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:23 pm
She's beautiful! For the Quickfire, they each pulled a knife and it had a number on it and they had to work with food from that aisle of the grocery store. They only had 10 dollars, too! Howie copped out and didn't present his dish. He said it was a mess and he would rather not put it forward in such a state. He really seems to be in a bad mood tonight. Now they have to cater to some fashion industry people or something.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:23 pm
I also have a crush on Brian. And Dale.
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:30 pm
Thanks for the explanation on the Quickfire Hermi. Brian & Dale are cuties (esp Dale) as well! LOL
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:32 pm
And CJ. Based on foreshadowing, I'm thinking Brian may go.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:49 pm
Oh boy, they are all getting slammed. Oh boy. I would not want to be in their shoes. But the judges are right. They need to be doing better than this.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:51 pm
Whooooooa. Howie just tried to withdraw himself. He's pissed.
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:59 pm
I don't know that he's pissed, but I think he doesn't want to see another Tre fiasco. Tre went home because he was exec chef of the losing restaurant. I think Howie knows his dishes were the least liked by the judges, so he would throw himself on his sword to save someone he doesn't think should go home.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:02 pm
You think? Could be. I really liked his goodbye message. That was classy. He just didn't seem to want to be there tonight. I think the judges needed to be harsh at this point.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:04 pm
I could never be on a reality show. Except maybe "America's Wussiest Librarian."
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