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The TVClubHouse: Other Reality Shows ARCHIVES: Archives for 2005 - 1 (Rebel Billionaire, The Benefactor, Surreal Life 3, etc.): Million Dollar Hoax w/Ed McMann: Archive through November 11, 2004 users admin

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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think this starts Monday, it looks good..anyone have any preshow info????

Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002

Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 2:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
There doesn't seem to be an official Web site, but here is a bit of info:

BURBANK, Calif. -– October 15, 2004 –- NBC will premiere the unscripted series "$25 Million Dollar Hoax" on Monday, Nov. 8 (10-11 p.m. ET). "LAX" moves to Wednesdays (8-9 p.m. ET) beginning October 27.

"$25 Million Dollar Hoax" (which will be broadcast on three consecutive Monday nights -- Nov. 8, Nov. 15 and Nov. 22) is NBC's newest one-hour unscripted series about a daughter who plays a "practical hoax" on her family by convincing them she has won the lottery and changed from a level-headed, sweet girl to a selfish spend-a-holic. Veteran prize-presenter Ed McMahon ("Star Search," "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson") and George Gray ("The Weakest Link") help set up the ruse.

Based on a British format from Maverick, the series is produced by Reveille and Hallock Healey Entertainment. The executive producers are Ben Silverman (NBC's "The Biggest Loser"), Scott Hallock and Kevin Healey ("Scare Tactics") and Stuart Krasnow ("Average Joe," "Manhunt").


Did I read that right? It's only going to be 3 episodes long? WTF?

I saw previews for this show. It looks funny, but it looks scary. We all know how people get when it comes to money. They can get nasty.

Let's hope, then the joke is revealed, everyone has a sense of humor about the whole thing.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 4:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
For some reason this show seems like it is going to be a lot like my Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancé. Anyone else agree?

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 11:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm with you Julieboo... it does look like MBFOF in that iffin she convinces them she won $25 million, evidently they have a chance to win some money. On one of the previews, it looked like one of her relatives was b*tching that she was being very selfish in spending all the money on herself.

Danas15146
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03-31-2004

Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Didn't the previews have her telling one of her sibs that they deserve to be poor? I think it is going to be funny -- as long as they all laugh in the end.

Bbfanatic
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08-14-2000

Friday, November 05, 2004 - 1:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You would think that people would start questioning things with all of the reality shows out there. I would be skeptical right from the beginning.

Riviere
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09-09-2000

Monday, November 08, 2004 - 2:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'll probably like this better than Obnoxious Fiance, when the gal was in the dark herself about her 'fiance' really being an actor. That was a double fake out!
Lottery hoax should bring out the greedy side of people. Also hope they're understanding enough to be on speaking terms when the jig's up!


Kristylovesbb
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09-14-2000

Monday, November 08, 2004 - 6:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wonder if they will be on speaking terms when it's over too Riviere. Greed brings out the worst of people and can really look bad on you when many many people witness it. I am going to watch the show but I can't help worrying that this could cause huge family problems.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 6:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think 400,000 is a crappy prize given this is on a major network, they could have at least given the family a mil. 400,000 spread between all of them is nothing.

Terolyn
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05-06-2004

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 6:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
perhaps, but I would be happy with $400,000 :-)

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 6:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
They said it was a $400,000 prize package, so I am assuming it is not even cash. I sure am intrigued with this show even though it is kinda of "mean." I love shows like MBFOBoss or The Benefactor or any show where the contestants "ask" for it, but this one is kinda rough for the unsuspecting family. Even rougher for the main gorl-but at least she knew what she was gonna have to do.

What I want to know is how did all those people get 5 days off of their jobs just like that?

Terolyn
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05-06-2004

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Julie, I was wondering the same thing! I can't see my boss just letting me scoot off with no notice.

Kristylovesbb
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09-14-2000

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was wondering the same thing too Julie. The girlfriend even got 5 days off. Something is fishy if you ask me.

Conejo
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08-23-2002

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 10:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Why do they call this show "$25 Million Dollar Hoax"? I thought that she is 'pretending' she won $5 million and if she convinces her family, she then gets a chance to *play* for $25 million - but even *if* the wheel would land on $25 million - she still wouldn't win the money. So where does the name "$25 million dollar hoax" come from?

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 12:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
from that wheel...they said it is rigged to land on $25mil.

Mssilhouette
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07-11-2001

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I watched this show last night. Okay is it me or is that the girl's family are kinda jerky. Even if your sister/daughter won 5 mil (which by the way I'd find a way to take off work for) why kinda demand that she get you a car.

Also the girl is annoying to me. I really don't care about her family or her, at this point. I'll give it another shot and watch it again, but I'm not into this hoax as much as Obnoxious Boss

How staged was her "breakdown" heck we all know she's going to continue or else they wouldn't have aired the show.

Also, the prizes for reality shows are going down because it's too easy to get contestants. Why give half a mil when you folks will gladly take 50K to eat pig rectum on fear factor.

The reality show contestant is a dime a dozen now well now it's a penny a dozen.

Hippyt
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06-15-2001

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This show leaves a lot of questions. First off all these "kids" still live with their parents? WTH???? Is something wrong with all of these men that they can't find jobs to support themselves?
The show was ok. I went to look on the NBC website and they have pretty much no info on the schedule or rules or anything.
I dunno,all seems kinda thrown together to me.

Hippyt
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06-15-2001

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 1:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok,they have more up on the website now. The "prize package" is worth "almost" $400,000.
She spins the wheel on the last day,and if anyone has figured her out,OR if any family member does not attend the wheel spinning,they get nothing.
Seems to me,I'd be pretty peaved to have been jumping through hoops for five days. Led to believe she just won $25 mil,then turn around and told it is a $40,000 prize package,Hmmmmm,I'd be pissed.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 4:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
this is a strange show. I found all the interviews with the boys kinda 'producer-lead'....ie/ kinda fake...saying what they wanted them to say.

I dont believe that everyone would be this demanding on DAY ONE after a big win. Unless this family is really disfunctional, I just cant believe the comments that are coming out of these siblings mouths. Bet they are ALL actor wannabees. Normal people would be different infront of the camera, like her mom and dad. The boys seem like they are being 'lead' like I said earlier.

Not sure if I want to keep watching this show. It doesnt seem likely that all those ADULT kids still live with their parents. Even Ed McMahon showing up at the Parent's house is suspect to me.

Bob2112
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06-12-2002

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 4:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm glad this show is only 3 episodes long, otherwise I'd stop watching it just after the first show. I can tough it out for just 2 more.

They already show her spinning the wheel with her family there and the wheel stopping on the $25 million space. They really didn't go out of there way to make us wonder if she stays or leaves.

The only thing I laughed at in the first show was when she was done buying the new Hummer and she asked her dad if he wanted to go look at used Cadillacs and that was really just more of a chuckle.


Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 6:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Only 3 episodes? ohhhhhhhhhhhkayyyyyyyyyyy

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 1:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL, Bob!! I was kind of upset it wasn't just one episode.. I might be able to tought out but not sure..

I also didn't like that they had Ed McMahon practically promise the family that she'd buy cars and pay back for her education, etc.. that really set her up.

Riviere
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09-09-2000

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 3:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Funny how the family made such an effort to be on their best behavior about her purchases! Even though they secretly think being an instant multi millionaire has turned her brain to mush. Kinda felt sorry for the brother watching her rack up accessories for the Hummer, telling her he'd be so happy with a $20,000 car, er, a $30,000 car! Wasn't that quite the hint? Bet everyone wishes they'd won the 5 million instead! At least they seem to be enjoying their 5 day getaway to sample the life of a millionaire. Yeah, while watching their new 'family fortune' get frittered away on her whims! Well, it is 'her' money, but you know as they start feeling panicky over her spending someone will take her aside to say: "Honey, you've gotta slow down!"...

Essence
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01-12-2002

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 6:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just kept thinking to myself that they could give her a day or two to enjoy "her" money before they start crying about how selfish she is. I would expect my sibling to share with me if he were to ever win that kind of money, but I would give him a chance to enjoy it.

Fabnsab
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08-07-2000

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 1:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think the show is cruel. I think obnoxious fiance is better because at the end the family is rewarded twice- once with the knowledge that the daughter ISNT engaged to him and then they get money for their trouble and time.

This one has them thinking she gets 25 mil, only to turn around and get 400 grand. Yes, they'll be happy to know she really wasn't a selfish witch but 25 mil and 400 grand are a slight difference. You're bound to feel disappointment. One is life altering and one is about 22,000 each after taxes.

I am torn on her family. On one hand, I think they're being a little harsh but on the other she hasn't mentioned once about sharing anything. If she is truly being completely out of character then I would be upset too. If any one of os in my family won the lotto, we would all be expected to be set for life. Its the way a close family works.

It looks like she and mom go to the spa next episode and the mom has to pay for her own services. Thats harsh. I think the show is a little too mean spirited.