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Gigglesalot
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08-14-2003

Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 9:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Does anyone know if CBS will re-air the preshow about Vanuatu? I missed it with it being a holiday weekend and all...I'm sure others missed it as well. Any ideas?

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 3:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Who - The discussion topics in the Amazing Race area are in different colors as well. However, the AR in front of each topic is in red until you view that topic and in blue thereafter. Perhaps the great technicians in the sky could do something similar here like prefacing the topics with S8 or SVIII -

Aussiedeb
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07-05-2004

Friday, September 10, 2004 - 6:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Happymom, I thought that too. You just get into the segment, when more commercials come. I did suffer through it all to see the lowdown about Vanuatu though. I can't wait till next week now.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Saturday, September 11, 2004 - 7:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I do too Who - I tried the new message feature and liked it, but forgot about it, and to get it to work at its optumum you have to keep at it, something I'm just not good at!! That and I browse with two computers... sometimes 3!!

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Saturday, September 11, 2004 - 8:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tntitan...thanks! Now I have names and faces put together for at least 2 of the castaways. (so hard to keep them straight at first)

Giggles...I doubt CBS will re-air that preshow. It was not a cbs show, it was a tvguide channel special. imo, with all the commercials, it wasn't a real show! I would guess there were 15 min of actual show in the entire 1 hr. special! SO many commercials. Aussiedeb has it right when saying "suffering through it."

Gigglesalot
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08-14-2003

Monday, September 13, 2004 - 5:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Happymom...the good parts will probably be re-aired while the scrolling is all going on on the TV guide channel itself then. Thanks for the reply!

Trinity63
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07-21-2003

Monday, September 13, 2004 - 1:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh my -- Brady looks good enough to eat -- what a darling little FBI agent:-)

Sunrvrose
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08-13-2001

Monday, September 13, 2004 - 7:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ah, heck, were is the deadpool game? Can someone mail me about it?

Caln8tiv
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09-12-2004

Monday, September 13, 2004 - 7:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    

Just in case anyone is interested in what Lex thinks, here is the article he wrote this past week regarding the upcoming Survivor...

September 12, 2004


Lex van den Berghe: The Skinny
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lex is back! After a busy season making appearances for several good causes and stoking the image of Santa Cruz around the world, Lex is back with his commentary on the upcoming season of "Survivor," which begins Thursday on CBS. His column will appear on these pages every other week.

Bush versus Kerry, the conflict in Iraq, public school closures, hurricanes, terrorism ... lately it seems that all idle chat revolves around such heavy subject matter. It’s almost enough to make you skip out on your coffee break and work straight through to the end of the day.

But fear not, because relief is less than a week away. This Thursday night, the granddaddy of all reality shows, "Survivor," begins its new season, and conversations around the ol’ office water cooler will be a lot more entertaining, though admittedly short on social or global relevance.

And like it or not, or whether you watch the show or not, there’s no denying that "Survivor" has officially hit phenom status. I’ll bet that even reality TV’s own cocky P.T. Barnum, Mark Burnett, is shocked at the longevity and success that his unstoppable franchise has enjoyed.

Did you know that there have been 130 "Survivor" castaways to date, and that this marks the ninth season of the show? Even more surprising are the viewership stats: Not only do 20 million Americans watch each week, but at least that many tune in globally as well. "Survivor" airs in markets on every continent except for Antarctica ... but I’ll bet Burnett is working on that.

And from the looks of it, this new season of "Survivor" will prove that Burnett’s magic goose is still laying golden eggs.

This time around the game will be played in an idyllic little island nation called Vanuatu, which, for the geographically impaired, is about 500 miles from Fiji.

Of what I know so far, Vanuatu is like a sweet little slice of paradise (with a cherry on top), and a more appropriate title for this season might’ve been "Survivor: Garden of Eden."

These are islands you might deliberately strand yourself on given the opportunity. Food is abundant and the weather is consistently pleasant (unlike the monsoons that pummeled us in Panama). There are no dangerous animals in Vanuatu, and no insect plagues on the beaches.

It seems that the biggest challenge these players will face on the island is finding those little umbrellas for their fancy cocktails.

But as we all know, despite the importance of the location, "Survivor" is really all about the characters that play the game. After all, the reason we tune in to reality TV shows is for the deliciously vacuous drama (tastes great, less filling!), not the playing field.

This season, for the first time ever in a regular season, 18 people will be playing the game, and from what I’ve seen, this may be one of the most interesting casts ever.

This group is also the youngest cast to date. The oldest male is only 40 years old and the average age across the board is 33. Of the 18 cast members, 14 are in their 20s and 30s.

As I looked through their bios online, what struck me immediately was everyone’s intensity. These cats are not just your typical type-A hardcore competitors, but they all seem to be pathological overachievers with skill-sets and resumes that would make your head spin. And all of these skills and qualities will ultimately prove to be the very blessing that take them all the way to the end, or the curse that has them voted out early.

The game of "Survivor Vanuatu" will begin just as "Survivor Amazon" did, boys against the girls. But as appealing as this might seem at first, I just don’t think it’ll last. Think about it. The sexes are a lot like gasoline and fire — much more interesting when mixed together.

With so many new players this time around, I thought I’d make an early pick of this season’s six standout characters and give you the rundown on each.

On the boys’ side
BRADY — This 33 year-old FBI agent from Southern California is an ex-marine with an impressive list of accomplishments. His chiseled good looks and no-nonsense approach could either propel or kill his game.

LEA — The elder male at 40, Lea is a drill sergeant from South Carolina and your classic All-American hero (he served both in Kuwait and Iraq). He holds a Masters degree in chemical engineering, and he’s a nuclear weapons specialist, an EMT and a master barber. (Where do they find these people?)

CHAD — This is our local boy, a 35-year-old teacher and family man from the San Francisco Bay Area. A recent cancer survivor, Chad had to have his right leg amputated below the knee just a year and a half ago. He completed a triathlon just nine months after his surgery.

And the girls
DOLLY — This 25 year-old sheep farmer from Pennsylvania, who’s a dead-ringer for Beverly Hillbilly Ellie Mae, recently took over her grandfather’s 90-acre farm after his death. Don’t let her sweet looks and demure demeanor fool you ... she’s a card-carrying NRA member, and avid hunter and self-described Jesus freak.

JULIE — "Survivor’s" first ever Native American, Julie is a 23-year-old youth mentor from Maine who spent time working with the Peace Corps.

SCOUT — Definitely one of this season’s more colorful characters, Scout is a 59-year-old Bohemian lesbian rancher from Oklahoma whose career highlights include CEO of a consulting company, university professor, author of 11 books and singer/songwriter. Having survived melanoma cancer, she seems to exude a live-for-today, suck-the-marrow-out-of-life attitude.

So there you have it ... the long wait is over. Set up your TIVOs or VCRs and block off the next dozen or so Thursdays ... it’s "Survivor" season, and it looks like this is gonna be one killer ride. Let the games begin!


Contact Lex van den Berghe at lex@santacruzsentinel.com.

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Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 4:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Very interesting article! I can't wait to meet them "in person!"

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 3:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well apparently the BB internet talk show was a success, because they are doing one for Survivor...Richard Hatch will host the show, one hour on Thurs and Fridays at 2pm EST on cbs.com starting this Thursday.




Jan
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 6:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
and here is a news article re the show WIlson talks about above:

CBS Hatches Online 'Survivor' Talk Show
(Tuesday, September 14 03:50 PM)
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) Following in the interactive online footsteps of "House Calls: The Big Brother Talk Show," CBS is set to launch "Survivor Live: The Internet Talk Show" this fall.

Like the "Big Brother" version, "Survivor Live" will give fans the chance to discuss strategy and game events with former players as well as offering chats with booted castaways the night after their torches are snuffed. While "House Calls," hosted by Marcellas Reynolds and Gretchen Massey, streamed live daily in a half-hour, the "Survivor" equivalent will be an hour-long show airing on Thursdays and Fridays 2 p.m. ET.

"Season after season, 'Survivor' has been the gold standard by which all reality shows are measured, both on-air and online," blurbs David Katz, senior vice president, strategic planning and interactive ventures for CBS Television. "'Survivor' is the most innovative interactive experience to date and raises the bar by providing fans their first opportunity to chat directly with each voted off Survivor and personally share their insights and analysis."

Richard Hatch, whose naked ambition led to a victory on the first "Survivor" and an early dismissal on "Survivor: All-Stars," will co-host with "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent and New York radio personality Chris Booker. There's no word on CBS' press release as to whether Hatch intends to do the show in his birthday suit, so be warned.

"Survivor Live" premieres on CBS website on Thursday, Sept. 16 in anticipation of the season premiere of "Survivor: Vanuatu" later that night.

http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|90641|1|,00.html

Kaili
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 7:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay- that's cool. I thought House Calls was a good idea- this will be too- hopefully it'll work out. Fun host anyway :-) Kind surprised they didn't use Rupert though- he's kind of become the Survivor posterboy.

Marcie_b
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07-30-2003

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 6:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I rooted against Richard the entire first season but I have to admit that he's the perfect choice for this. He's well-spoken and seems to be, with his motivational background, a first-rate observer of character. I will definitely tune in and am thankful for those of you who brought this to my attention!

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 8:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Richard Hatch? How do they happen to pick the most obnoxious person from these shows to host their internet shows? He is so ughhhh..arrogant.

I'm curious if there are pics of the contestants anywhere here. I haven't been able to find them and I'm trying to make my choices for the game.

Thanks.

Catfat
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02-27-2002

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 8:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I happen to like Richard Hatch. He is intelligent, well-spoken, humourous, energetic, talented, well-educated, etc etc etc.
He is able to speak for for a good long time without using the word "amazing" to describe eveything and everyone.
I rooted for him to win in S1, and also in All-Stars. I glad he is doing this. Thanks, folks, for bringing it to our attention.

Kaili
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08-31-2000

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 4:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cricket, there are plenty of pictures...check out The Contestants for individual pictures. Otherwise, this is from higher up in the archives of this thread:

gdgd

I didn't root for Richard at all in S1- hated him. Last season though he kind of grew on me. He is a very smart man, and there's something about that sense of humor of his that cracks me up.

BTW- Jeff Probst is coming up on the Early Show (here anyway). In any case, he's on there today.

Gigglesalot
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08-14-2003

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 5:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jeff Probst was on a radio show yesterday and said that they didn't intend to start out with 'boys against girls'. In the introduction the island 'natives' had a ceremony that required the separation of the males and females - once the group was separated like that, the producers thought it was entirely possible that alliances and bonding could have happened amongst each group and therefore left them separated.



Jan
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08-01-2000

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 7:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cricket, the official site has bios and pictures also. You can find them HERE

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This is the first season that has had hardly any pre spoilers or any pre info.

Has anyone seen anything???? I havent been to Sux lately.

Did Chillone go this year??????

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 11:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was supposed to work late tonight and miss the show and as luck would have it, my daughter and I came down with the flu. I was in bed all day yesterday and most of today.

I'll get to see the premiere, but dadgumit, I'm gonna be doped up on nyquil and other various meds. I hope it all makes sense to me.



Rupertbear
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09-19-2003

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 1:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lol..."as luck would have it"...too funny Nick but yeah...I'm so glad you get to see the show after all even if flu is the price you have to pay! ;)

Woofy
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08-09-2001

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Rupertbear!!!! Glad that we're gonna be on the Survivor board together!

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 2:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Has anyone tried to speculate what the "twist within the first ten minutes of the show" will be?

It can't be something as obvious as the men vs women thing, cause they've already revealed that in the previews.

Maybe it will be that they all live on the same beach. Either as one whole commune, or two tribes who have to each build their own shelter.

That would be pretty cool to have them living within view of each other. They can monitor the strengths and weaknesses of the other tribe. And if they're smart, take a mental tally of their tribal possessions. That way if they have a "raid the other tribe" reward challenge, its harder for the losing tribe to hide their more valued items.

Living on the same beach, they then also have to compete for the same food, fishing spots, etc.

I also would love to see at least one TC where the winning tribe gets to vote out a member of the losing tribe. Maybe one RC, that is the "prize." That would make the next IC pretty intense!

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 3:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Kaili and Jan. I did find them. Very interesting selections this year. I like so many of them, it will be hard to pick a favorite.

I went to Banner Images (nothing there) because I thought there used to be pics there with names and tribes. Maybe that will be posted when the all-girl/all-boy tribes no longer exist, I guess.

Whoami, from what I've seen on the talk shows, before the game starts there is a supposed 'rite of passage' to get to the game by a tribe of warriors on the Island. I read somewhere that Jeff P. say's it's okay, but nothing like the hype CBS is giving it. Supposedly it's in the first 10 minutes of the show.

I want Brady in my Christmas Stocking. What a hunk!