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Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, December 07, 2004 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
THE WILL premieres Saturday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

In this new series, a wealthy patriarch will put a large portion of his estate up for grabs as 10 potential heirs, both family and friends, compete against each other in both physical and mental challenges in an effort to win rewards and stave off elimination. As each potential heir fights to stay in the game, they'll also need to stay in the patriarch's good graces in order to survive. Family reunions will never be the same as we finally discover if blood is truly thicker than water when the last member standing wins the inheritance and claims the title of most deserving heir.

THE WILL is produced by Next Entertainment, in association with Telepictures Productions. Mike Fleiss ("The Bachelor," "The Bachelorette") is executive producer.

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/cgi/gofuton.cgi?action=pr&id=20041203cbs01

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 1:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
here are the contestants, and the man with "The Will"

WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAR…

CBS REVEALS THE IDENTITIES OF POTENTIAL HEIRS TO "THE WILL"

New Reality Series from Executive Producer Mike Fleiss ("The Bachelor") To Premiere With A Special 90-Minute Episode Saturday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network

CBS today unveiled the identities of the potential heirs to THE WILL, a new reality series, which will premiere with a special 90-minute episode on Saturday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. THE WILL, who's creator and executive producer Mike Fleiss describes the series as "Reality TV Meets 'Dynasty,'" returns to its regular time period, Saturdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning January 15.

In THE WILL, Bill Long, a wealthy 73-year-old land developer and rancher from Scottsdale, Arizona, puts his most beloved possession, a large ranch in Kansas, up for grabs. Bill's family and friends will compete in both physical and mental challenges to win rewards and stave off elimination. The last person standing will claim the title of most deserving heir and win the ranch.

Following are the 10 potential heirs:

The Wife: Penny Long
Age: 45
Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz.
Penny is Bill's fourth wife and a former model who owns two successful clothing boutiques. Penny is incredibly ambitious and competitive.

The Son: Billy Long Jr
Age: 18
Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz.
Billy is Bill Sr.'s only biological son. Billy feels he's entitled more than anyone else to the ranch because he spent several summers working on it. However, some family members think Billy is spoiled and doesn't deserve anything.

The Mother-In-Law: Bette Miller
Age: 73
Hometown: Phoenix
Penny's mother, Bette, is a former showgirl turned mortgage loan officer. Her relationship with Penny can be stormy at times.

The Stepson: Ashley Mutrix
Age: 24
Hometown: Phoenix
Penny's son, Ashley, is a former child actor who played Blake Carrington's grandson on "Dynasty." This wild child is more concerned with his hair than he is with herding cattle.

The Brother-In-Law: Scott Miller
Age: 34
Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.
Penny's brother, Scott, is a former bouncer who spends his days managing Bill's condos. This gentle giant is tired of being the nice guy.

The Surrogate Son: Josh Magee
Age: 20
Hometown: Phoenix
Bill Sr. rescued Josh, Billy Jr.'s best friend, from a troubled family, but a falling out several years ago has left Josh on the outs with the family. This is his chance to get back in their good graces.

Bill's Lifelong Friend: Mickey Nelson
Age: 60
Hometown: Marietta, Okla.
Bill's oldest friend and rodeo coach is a 60-year-old former calf-roping and wrestling champion and is a true-blue cowboy.

The Ex-Girlfriend: Kristin Holinsworth
Age: 23
Hometown: Phoenix
This Hawaiian Tropic model works at Penny's clothing store and is also stepson Ashley's ex-girlfriend.

The Trusted Employee: Danielle Pino
Age: 23
Hometown: Phoenix
Danielle is Bill and Penny's favorite employee. This Latin diva is Penny's protégé and an aspiring fashion designer.

The Close Family Friend: Crystal Salas
Age: 20
Hometown: Phoenix
Crystal is like a surrogate daughter to Bill. An aspiring model/actress, Crystal is not afraid to use her good looks to win over the competition.


Mssilhouette
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07-11-2001

Thursday, December 16, 2004 - 10:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Isn't this just like ABC's "THE FAMILY" cept not as funny.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, December 16, 2004 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just my opinion (of course) but these shows are getting less and less "real" by the moment.

Jasper
Member

09-14-2000

Monday, December 20, 2004 - 12:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I really got a kick out of The Family, I'll probably give this a shot to see if it has any of the same playfulness. Maybe we'll get lucky and George will host.

I now where you are coming from Jimmer and there are a lot of "reality" shows out there that are just, what is it that the Donald said "this wasn't planned but..."



Reader234
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08-13-2000

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 7:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
BLECK!

I really want to be adopted!! *g I just cannot believe how greedy, mean and lazy these people are... very rude... of course I couldnt watch most of it... but when the stepmom threw water on the son, that was it, tv off... that should merit an expulsion (or divorce, wait a divorce would be too good for Penny - she'd probably reap too many rewards!!) ewww

Hootyhoot
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12-18-2001

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pah! Totally ridiculous. And not very amusing.

I went out to dinner last night with a gang from my neighborhood. We got to talking about reality tv and one man insisted that they are all scripted. The Survivor/Amazing Race fans (including me) were arguing with him. But, the first thing I thought when I watched this show was, This has gotta be scripted!

Do we have anyone here from Scottsdale who has ever heard of this silly bunch?


Hippyt
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06-15-2001

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This show STUNK! At first I thought it would be funny. Soooooo not funny,just dumb.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OH my heck. I kept thinking "these people can't be real".

On the other hand, who would make up something this bad?

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 9:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
the mother in law looks like Ursula from Little Mermaid!

Lilfair
Member

07-09-2003

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 9:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The Long family has to be related to Victoria Gotti's reality family.

What a bunch of class challenged folk.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 9:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Do ya'll think this is "joe schomoe" on us??????

Hippyt
Member

06-15-2001

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 9:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
If it is,I'm Joe Schmoeing them! I'll watch reruns before tuning into this wreck again.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 10:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am liking this show! It reminds me of The Family, Billy is like Cousin Mike.

Would love to see Penny and AUnt Donner go at it! LOL

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 10:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Why did they think Josh betrayed them? He picked Ashley, the one he promised.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 10:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
crap, I forgot this was on tonight ...

Hippyt
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06-15-2001

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 11:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
believe me,you missed nothing

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 11:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
it was great!!!!! Loved, loved it!

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 11:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i turned it on with great Hope...and changed channels immediately after the intro listing the contestants and who they were.

They ALL looked like actors and actresses. Nothing seemed legitimate and the blurbs they showed of what was going to be occurring on the show looked "set up".

Wont be watching this nonreality show LOL

Puzzled
Member

08-27-2001

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 11:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Actually, I enjoyed this show because it's so moronic.

Unless the "patriarch" is a total moron, he certainly wouldn't let this bunch decide who will get the ranch.

The challenges will be ultra-rigged, like tonight's. Yeah, the old MIL and overweight guy could really win that challenge! LOL.



Weinermr
Member

08-18-2001

Sunday, January 09, 2005 - 12:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This is the business I'm in, settling people's estates. Believe me, it's nothing like this nonsense.

Jodied75
Member

08-26-2004

Sunday, January 09, 2005 - 7:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
For the first 45 minutes, I couldn't tell the blondes apart, except for Penny, because she's older.

Probably all of Bill's "real" relatives wouldn't stoop so low to participate. After all there's only one real blood relative on this show! (Billy)

Who thinks Crystal looks like wife-in-the-making number 5? And what ties does she have to Bill?

Boy, Penny is awful. I will watch because I want to see the day she gets kicked out. I only feel so far two people may deserve the ranch - Billy, and Mickey the first one kicked off. If Penny wins I will be maaaad. Looks like Bill Sr. is not immune to her feminine wiles, though.

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Sunday, January 09, 2005 - 9:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This show was pretty bad and looked VERY SCRIPTED, imo. It wasn't funny like The Family. I bet there's a disclaimer that says the will is reversible. What wife would let her husband give away a ranch?

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Sunday, January 09, 2005 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This show is only to give away the ranch, I am assuming Bill Sr has waaay more money in other investments and those are prolly in a trust, which is all ready set in stone.

After watching Penny on this show I bet he revises his trust, if she was even in it.

Karuuna
Member

08-31-2000

Sunday, January 09, 2005 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
They think Josh double crossed them because he arranged the order in which Billy picked in order to force one of the folks on Penny's side to be eliminated. Technically, he agreed to save Ashley the next time, but Penny is just mad cause she lost someone on her side. She was outfoxed, since Josh kept to their agreement just as he promised, but she still lost one of her followers.

According to news articles I've read, Penny was the one to initiate this whole tv show in order to gain publicity for her clothing stores, so if she's not happy, there's no one to blame but herself!