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Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Virgin is not JUST a music company. Virgin Records is just a small part of a major conglomerate. Virgin has an airline, megastores, financial institutions, mobile phones, they build trains, they build personal electronics, etc ....

Konamouse
Member

07-16-2001

Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 5:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Having the final two as Shaun and Sarah would be very fitting.
Both own their own companies.
Both had near-eliminations the first episode (Shaun was almost eliminated the first evening after the cab ride).
Richard appears to enjoy their sense of fun & humor.
My prediction: S&S as final two, S wins. :-)

'squeek'

Lilfair
Member

07-09-2003

Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 8:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I predict Sean (music guy) as winning. He kinda wears well on me. His comment in the cab didn't sit well with me but he's made up for it...he's hard workimg, creative and seems to enjoy himself. I Branson picks him.

As far as Heather goes...she never was a favorite. She was playing both sides, I always found her fake.

Great show.

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Saturday, January 01, 2005 - 9:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This was an incredibly good episode. I've always liked the show but this one was exceptional. Too bad it took them so long to get going.

I'll be astonished if S & S aren't the final two. He just likes them a lot. Does anyone else think he deliberately set up the final teams so he could easily eliminate Nicole and Erica - he definitely manoeuvred them into it.

Colordeagua
Member

10-25-2003

Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 7:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jimmer, you were right. Who won? I fell asleep.

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 7:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
what a ripoff. I thought tonight was the last show. Dear Mr. Branson-I hope whomever you pick runs your company into the ground.

At least you didn't wimp out and call back the other contestants to help you. that would be lame.

Looks like the job offer is a coin toss?

whatever

count me among those who will NOT be watching your finale.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 9:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wanted Gabe to win, tonite's show sucked!

Max
Member

08-12-2000

Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - 12:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The power went off here after the first five minutes of the show, so I missed it. Sounds like I didn't miss much! Frankly, I've only paid marginal attention and couldn't place a name and a face together for any of the remaining contestants, anyway. :-)

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - 4:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pamy don't you feel manipulated? I feel spent & humiliated :-)

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - 7:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
KL, yeah I do, I turned it off after Gabe lost, they could have easily wrapped up the whole show last nite, I won't watch the last one either. It is a shame cuz I really liked this show up until last nite.

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - 8:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I liked the last couple of episodes including this week’s. His review of the series was interesting and he included some insights into how the finalists and the other contestants had performed. It seemed pretty obvious that he wanted Shawn and Sara as the final two and what’s wrong with that? It is his company after all! It’s not like there are any “rules” to this show or “The Apprentice” – they simply pick who they want. Gabe was a good contender but I certainly like Sara as well.

I’m not sure why you are so bitter about it? Just curious in a non-confrontational way.

Annie
Member

11-10-2004

Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - 10:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't think it comes down to a coin toss, I think it meant that whoever won is given an option? Perhaps a million dollar reward and a chance to set up their own business. The coin toss would be the finalist's choice.


Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Thursday, January 06, 2005 - 7:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am just a teensy bit bitter :-)

Lilfair
Member

07-09-2003

Thursday, January 06, 2005 - 7:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I still love this show.

I've been rooting for Sara and Shawn for a while now.Sara because she seems very serious and capable. And Shawn for his comic relief. Shawn is a little rough around the edges and would be more work for Branson Sara would be the safer choice.

If Branson doesn't out and out let the an obvious winner of the final assignment take the prize and/or
If the winner of the last assignment is Shawn he'd be wise to use the coin toss option...if it's offered.



Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Thursday, January 06, 2005 - 8:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ketchup, You're "spent and humiliated". That's got to be an impressive feat of programming to achieve that effect on a viewer.

Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Thursday, January 06, 2005 - 11:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
was this on tonite??? did I miss it, oh I hope not!

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Friday, January 07, 2005 - 7:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It was on Tuesday night as usual and I think will be on again next week. As I mentioned, I thought it was a good show, though it was mostly a recap, including Branson's comments about the series and the performance of the contestants, so you didn't miss a lot of new material.

Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Friday, January 07, 2005 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think the coin toss is not the drama we are led to believe and is probably just to see who goes first to give their 3 minute speech.

Gen
Member

08-22-2003

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 8:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Will 'Billionaire' make Sara smile?
The Clearwater High graduate and founder of a women's hosiery company finds out tonight if she wins $1-million and becomes president of the Virgin business empire.

http://sptimes.com/2005/01/11/Floridian/Will__Billionaire__ma.shtml

Ladytex
Member

09-27-2001

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 8:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
oh what a good ending!!!! didn't particularly care for the first 90 minutes, but the last 30 were awesome!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 8:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It's on for 2 hrs??!! What could they possibly do that is interesting with 2 ppl for 2 hrs!!!

Hukdonreality
Member

09-29-2003

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 9:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I hated the way the show ended. Here, YOU guys make the decision...oh, o.k., you can't, then I will...hmmm, man or woman? Let me lead them to believe that I'll pick Sara, then I'll surprise them. Big build-up, predictible ending. Pthooey

Lilfair
Member

07-09-2003

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 9:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kind of a feel-good ending.

I liked it all. I'll miss it.

Auntiemike
Member

09-17-2001

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 11:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
All I can say is that I like this guy with money a whole lot better than that other guy with money that's on TV!

At least Richard Branson seems real (and he lets the wind blow his hair). I am so glad he is such an opposite to Donald Trump.

Nice ending to this show. Three months plus a million dollars...can't complain about that opportunity!

Gen
Member

08-22-2003

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sara didn't win, but it sounds like she didn't lose either:

Blakely said she remains in good spirits. Her company is booming, and Branson has taken a personal stake in her quest to help women everywhere. He is giving her $750,000 to start a charitable foundation.

http://sptimes.com/2005/01/12/Artsandentertainment/Stiff_upper_lip_keeps.shtml