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Glenn
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07-05-2003

Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 10:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Glenn a private message Print Post    
The premise of this show had me intrigued from day one. I enjoyed the first episode and I hope we are able to have some kind of feedback from all the young people when this show ends and how participating on this show affected them.

I wished they had not revealed the monetary value of the gold star still much later in the show. I would have liked to see the difference of who went after the gold star as a way of being recognized for what they were contributing and who took a greater interest in earning the star after they learned it was worth $20,000

Things I will be watching for in future episodes:

How Greg evolves as he competes for the gold star

Will Michael continue to be the voice of reason

If the town council is revised and Mike loses his position as leader, how will he react to this change

Does Laurel eventually become the one that the town looks at as the significant leader

Is Sophia an incarnation of Tatum O’Neal from the late 70’s

Vee
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02-23-2004

Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Is Sophia an incarnation of Tatum O’Neal from the late 70’s

Thank you! I was wondering who she reminded me of.

Laurel is a very strong young woman with excellent leadership abilities. Besides, I enjoy that accent.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 12:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Glenn, you are right on!! she is just like Tatum!

I also think that many of these kids are actors or wannabees.

Sophia has an old soul, she speaks like a 30 yr old woman

the previews made it seem like they had to build the town, kinda like survivor..but most everything is there for them, they just have to figure out how to run it.........which doesnt seem to violate child labor laws. maybe those cases are based on the fact they were in front of cameras for so many hours a day...I know SAG has rules on how many hrs per day a kid can be filmed

Willwillbee
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09-20-2001

Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Willwillbee a private message Print Post    
PAMY - I don't think SAG rules apply to these kids, this is more of a documentary - they (shouldn't be) considered to be actors. I would assume they are eligible to join SAG after this airs. I've heard there is a catch 22 with joining SAG - you can't join SAG without speaking on film, you can't act without a SAG card.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 3:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I am hoping the Town Council positions come up for a vote soon, AND that there is another "status" competition as well. I don't like seeing anyone get too comfortable as "priviledged."

Mike saw himself as being "above" helping on the trek to the town and that didn't sit well with me from the get-go. I hope he does something to make me think better of him -

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
On the other hand, Mike did a great job on the pumping challenge and the other kids on his team noticed that he was scrambling to connect tubes, read the map, etc. I thought he redeemed himself there, but to be seen if he keeps that up. And of course the council has to be observing everyone to award the gold stars.

I think he is adorable!

Loonette44
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05-23-2006

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 1:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loonette44 a private message Print Post    
Tntitanfan, along the same idea, I hope that they rotate jobs on a regular basis, so that all the kids can get a chance experiencing all the jobs (and non-jobs).

I hear ya about Mike, and I thought the same thing about the way he was handling himself on the way to town. But my opinion turned around when he approached Greg to bury the hatchet. I was impressed by that.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
It is a good show!

I think that the younger kids are showing amazing maturity.

I like the way the show is being handled so far.

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 3:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
I agree Jimmer. I'm looking forward to tomorrow nights show. I'll be missing Jimmy though :-(

And yes...Sophie=Tatum

Lizziedi
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10-05-2005

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 5:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lizziedi a private message Print Post    
I really enjoy this show, so far! My comments:

I definitely think the new outhouses are disguised Port-A-Potties. Easy cleaning/replacing, disinfectant in the water (no lime dust) and no holes to dig.

I know the first thing they needed was structure and duties, but I wish they hadn't set it up as a "class heirarchy", with the accompanying monetary & labor differences.

I love Michael. Right or wrong, he is so earnest and sincerely trying to be a fairminded leader.

I am another person who did not care for Sophia. My first thought was - "child actress". I interpreted the dancing & cooking issues as a bid for camera time and attention. BUT, I could be wrong, and I always keep in mind that these are very young people.

I live in New Mexico, and rattlesnakes are indeed a big issue, especially in the outbuildings in the town. It's unlikely the kids would encounter them in mid-day in the field, if it's summer. But they will definitely follow the field mice, which follow the food, and they love a shady shed or rock on a hot day. (Another reason for not dumping food on the ground). I assume some of the hidden adults are checking out some areas, (like the pantry), before the kids go in each morning.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 1:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
Loon, I like your idea of rotating jobs. I am afraid they are going to compete each week for who has the worst jobs. I would not like that because it seems unlikely the little kids can compete with the big kids unless it is one where they have to crawl through tiny little holes. LOL

But if they now just rotate the jobs and have competetions for something else, that would seem fair.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 1:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
Liz, the only problem with that is if she was a child actress, she must not be a dancing one. She was a terrible dancer, even as kids go. LOL

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Looking forward to this tonight -

Lizziedi
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10-05-2005

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 4:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lizziedi a private message Print Post    
Lol, very true, Allietex! Mostly I hope this is not being scripted & manipulated by the producers.

I'm also glad to hear the number of people who are watching this show with children. My son & I are still debating whether this may be a good family show for my grandson (7 years old & very articulate).

CBS is offering full episodes online, so we (or anyone else) can catch up if they haven't watched.

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 6:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wilsonatmd a private message Print Post    
Hoo boy...PETA is gonna have a field day with the chicken killing footage...

Ducky
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08-27-2000

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 7:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ducky a private message Print Post    
Still wish that they would not have told them about the value of the star and that they just had to work for it.
You saw it tonight with Greg saying he is trying to get the star so he can have the $20,000. He is the Rebel of the show you never know what he is going to do next.
Kind of guessed that they would give the star to Michael since he was in the running for it last week against Sophia. They seem to profile the same kids on each show so far.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 8:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Dropping in to say that I like Mike much better. I am still ready to slap that Taylor lopsided, however, However does one try one's best to get out of bed?

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
i couldnt watch or listen...dylan is watching in other room and will call me when chicken thing is over

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 9:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I fast forwarded through the chickens, and I love that the little girl was doing what she could to stop it, however futile. I applaud her for sticking with her convictions.

I cannot BELIEVE they showed the chicken footage. There was a note on the TV saying the following footage might be disturbing for young children. WHAT?! I'm an adult and found it disturbing! I'm not vegetarian, but I still don't want to see it done.

That little Taylor bugs me. I don't want to say bad things, because she is still just a little girl, and i was a little biotch when I was a child, and I think I grew up and changed for the better, but MAN does she ever come off badly.

Sophia is the one who does the kitchen stuff? I like her. Very responsible.

I liked that Michael got the star, but sad that Greg lost his mind over it. I wanted to believe that he was a good guy, and would just try for it next week too.

My DVR ran out of space last week, and I only saw the first 10 minutes of the last show, so this was my first full episode. I like the class thing, but I had sort of wished the teams were divided a bit more equally, in age and gender. Have older kids in with younger kids on each team. None of this "we're the youngest, so we don't have to do anything" and having the older kids obviously winning the challenges. Seems dumb to me.

But I'm still wishing waiting for some sort of Lord of the Flies scenario to happen.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 9:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
PS - So are there no eliminations on this show? Just whoever cracks gets to go home when they volunteer to leave?

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 10:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
PPS - Can the graphic up top be changed to reflect the teams now?

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
There is no elimination, Eeyore.

I just love Michael. His parents did a wonderful job raising that young man.

Karen
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09-07-2004

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
As for the dividing of the teams, Eeyore, it was up to the four 'town council' kids to split them, with one member of the council on each team. They thought it'd be best to keep friends together and a similar age group throughout the team. Guess they weren't thinking about having to win challenges as a team...

Just_gail
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08-25-2007

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Just_gail a private message Print Post    
I wonder if the two who won the gold star are eligible to win it again? Maybe Greg still has a shot at it. I think Greg deserved the star. He did a real dirty job that nobody wanted or was qualified to do in killing the chickens and getting them ready for the pan. Michael is a good kid, too and he deserved it, but I really think Greg should have had it this week.

And by the way, what's wrong with working hard for a prize? Mike seemed to think it's not a good enough reason. When I was working (retired now) I worked hard for the paycheck. It's called "earning a living."

Cr8ofdata
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01-13-2004

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 4:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cr8ofdata a private message Print Post    
They had to say how much money it was worth to create conflict, just like the other shows. But they couldn't vote these kids off that would cause too much mental breakdown for them so throw some money at them and watch them (Greg) go wild. It is nice to see the other kids really don't seem to care about the money.

Taylor is flipping my 10 yr old daughter out! She can't believe how this girl is acting and wants her replaced from the council. As an adult I don't want to say anything, but I felt that my little girl is her age and can say whatever she wants.

The chicken thing - get real people - we eat chicken every day. How do you think they are killed? My mom still remembers having to go out and kill a chicken and pull the feathers off so they could eat as a kid. It wasn't that long ago that people couldn't go the the store and buy one all packaged up nice and neat. PETA really can't say anything. They didn't do anything to that chicken that adults in a chicken plant don't do everyday. So I don't want to hear about the chicken killing so they could eat!

I love this show - My kids wanted to sign up after the first show aired. They are 10 and 14 - both have tourettes - LOL - now that makes good tv! Brother and Sister - and both have tourettes! But I think we missed the deadline. I don't want you to tell me how I shouldn't have my kids on TV because they have tourette syndrome either. Both my kids are very active, he plays football and she is a cheerleader - having tourettes has never stopped them. As a matter of fact they don't care about it - when people ask them what is "wrong" with them - they just say I have tourettes. OK that has been my 2 cents this morning - maybe a little more LOL