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Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 8:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Anyone see this?

http://blog.vh1.com/2008-12-09/tool-academy-coming-soon-to-vh1/

The d’bag gets his day in a new reality series from VH1.

We have all encountered them before: those strutting, preening, over confident alpha-males who lie, cheat, and treat their girlfriends like door mats. They are “tools,” and they desperately need a wake up call. VH1 and 495 Productions are taking 9 of these unsuspecting bad boys and sending them to relationship boot camp in a new series titled Tool Academy. The eight episode series, hosted by Jordan Murphy, is slated to premiere Sunday, January 11 at 10/9c.

The guys, all secretly nominated by their girlfriends, initially believe they are taking part in a competition in search of “Mr. Awesome.” But the tables are turned almost immediately and they quickly learn that they are actually recruits in the Tool Academy, where they will be schooled in proper boyfriend behavior—covering topics like honesty, fidelity, maturity, and communication with resident relationship counselor Trina Dolenz. Each week the guy who shows the least progress in the group is deemed a hopeless tool and dismissed from the academy. But there’s a twist: he must then plead his case before his girlfriend, who decides on the spot if she wants to keep him or kick him to the curb. In the end, only one man will be rewarded for his transformation with a $100,000 cash prize and the title of “Mr. Awesome.”

“This show carries the hope that buried deep inside even the world’s most incorrigible tool, there may actually be a good boyfriend waiting to be revealed,” said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President of Programming & Production for VH1. “Sometimes all it takes is a little self reflection…and eight weeks of intensive TV therapy.”

Jordan Murphy’s previous hosting duties include all four seasons of NBC’s For Love or Money, USA’s Before & After’noon Movies, and Reality Remix. He has also appeared on such shows as Las Vegas, Scrubs, Charmed, and JAG among others. Murphy is represented by IMG Broadcasting’s Babette Perry and continues to be managed by Kathy Carter.

Trina Dolenz trained as a couples counselor in Cambridge, England, obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Marital and Couples Counseling, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Couples Therapy from the University of East London. She has run private practices in couples therapy in London as well as her adopted home of Los Angeles.
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I watched but was interupted several times. I think it might be OK.

Thesnark
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09-27-2008

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 4:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Thesnark a private message Print Post    
While I watched for its lowbrow comedic humor, there is no way this is real. These women would have to have serious issues if this was real.
One part did crack me up, when the 1 guy was flexing for the camera and he starts counting 1,3 yeah I skipped 2, I'm a tool. 4,5,6

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 4:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
I saw it and was LMAO, I was surprised we didn't have a thread. Unfortunately I missed the very end and didn't see who they kicked off. Anyone know?

I was hoping it was the guy that totally gave up on trying to make the bed.

Thesnark
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09-27-2008

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 4:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Thesnark a private message Print Post    
It was dimitry. The one who was telling his gf to shut up during the challenge.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Darn I thought Rob should go, but he is just as good.

Sia
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03-11-2002

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 11:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sia a private message Print Post    
Don't worry, girls. There are weeks ahead in which the most egregious tools can be evicted. This is train-wreck TV at its best, and I have even got my husband watching this series with me! In fact, I think he was the one who saw a promo for it and asked me to record it. I've ruined him!!

Friend
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05-21-2008

Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Friend a private message Print Post    
Sia, don't feel bad, I've ruined my husband too. We watched it together and couldn't believe the level of "Toolness". Wow.

Friend
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05-21-2008

Monday, January 19, 2009 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Friend a private message Print Post    
Anyone else catch the second episode? I thought for sure Shawn would be the one to get evicted since (Helllllllllo!) this was the FIDELITY challenge.

I wonder how they found these guys. I mean for them to have gotten in their 20's without someone stabbing them in the jugular is beyond me.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, January 19, 2009 - 11:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
crap, I forgot about it. It is truly amazing, Friend.

Oregonguy
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02-12-2006

Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 5:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oregonguy a private message Print Post    
i thought this show was as real as a $3 dollar bill, but 3 of the tools got the tool academy logo tattoed on them today, so i guess it is legit.

Kearie
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07-21-2005

Monday, March 09, 2009 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kearie a private message Print Post    
I really enjoyed this show. I think the right couple won in the end. It was neat to watch the personal growth. I'm excited to see a 2nd.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, March 09, 2009 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
I totally forgot this, I usually only catch it when it reruns on the weekend but haven't seen it lately, who did finally win?

Thesnark
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09-27-2008

Monday, March 09, 2009 - 1:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Thesnark a private message Print Post    
Josh and ashley and they got married on the show.

Reunion show next week

Kearie
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07-21-2005

Monday, March 09, 2009 - 1:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kearie a private message Print Post    
there was a harpoon playing at the wedding when Josh gave his proposals.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Monday, March 09, 2009 - 1:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Omg Kearie!!! I just about died laughing at that one!!!

Kearie
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07-21-2005

Monday, March 09, 2009 - 1:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kearie a private message Print Post    
How can THAT be staged?

It was great for a laugh.

Oregonguy
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02-12-2006

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oregonguy a private message Print Post    
cant wait for all the drama at the reunion show next week

Thesnark
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09-27-2008

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 3:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Thesnark a private message Print Post    
Returns august 2nd

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 6:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
What returns? A rerun or a new episode?

I know they were looking for more participants, so would this be season 2?

Thesnark
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09-27-2008

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Thesnark a private message Print Post    
Brand new season