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Myjohnhenry

Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 06:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ON AIR: Fridays (8:00–9:00 PM, ET/PT)
PREMIERE: March 22, 2002
PRODUCED BY: Endemol USA
EXECTUIVE PRODUCERS: John de Mol and Bruce Toms
HOST: Rob Nelson


UNDER ONE ROOF, a new family-based reality series, gives five families the opportunity to prove to themselves that life would be simpler and more fulfilling and that they would all get along better, if only they didn’t have the complications and distractions of every day life. UNDER ONE ROOF, hosted by Rob Nelson (“The Full Nelson”), whisks five families away to a verdant, secluded Fijian island where they vie with one another to win a luxurious beach-front home.

As the families live together and work together under one roof, they also compete for the deed to the house. In every episode, the families participate in both Property Quest and Family Face Off competitions, which are inspired by traditional Fijian cultural activities. In the Family Face Off, winners can choose between an advantage item, which may or may not help them in the next series of challenges, or a special prize, which they can enjoy back home. In the Property Quest, winners are awarded valuable ribbons that ultimately determine who gets the deed to the house. At the end of every other episode, the family with the fewest ribbons has to leave the island forever. In the final episode, the remaining two families compete head-to-head in the final quest for the deed to the house.

In order to win, each family must put aside domestic differences and come together as a team. They will need to hone their communication skills and work seamlessly as a unit. They must rely on each member’s strengths to prevail over their real competition, the other families who want the house as much as they do.

Myjohnhenry

Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 06:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The Families:

SKOFIELD FAMILY

HOME: Las Vegas, NV

With tied dyed t-shirts, bleached hair and body piercing, you can call the Skofield’s “New-Age Hippies.” They are a free and accepting family who are known to seek out new adventures and experiences. It is not unusual for them to go to a rave party together. Friends call them bold, opinionated and say that they don’t conform to social conventions. The kids are open and honest with their parents, but they often feel overly controlled by Mom and Dad.

Father: Mike Skofield
Age: 41
Occupation: Child Counselor

Mike is a 41-year old club kid who could be a Calvin Klein model. While he likes to have fun, Mike is protective of his family and wishes he was more of a “hugger.” He’s suspicious, outspoken, skeptical, and at times impulsive. Make no mistake; he’s in charge of the Scofields.

Quote: “Obviously we’re going to win. I’m a participator. I’m not a spectator. I’ll definitely be myself, because that’s what I do.”


Mother: Holly Skofield
Age: 36
Occupation: Concierge

While Mike runs the family, Holly runs the house. She is the quiet defender of her family’s liberal lifestyle. This former nurse can sometimes be overshadowed by the “big personalities” of her husband and teenage kids.

Quote: “Hopefully we’ll get closer as a family. Sometimes it’s hard to get back to the heart of the home and focus on being a family rather than an individual.” 7:11:12

Son: Matt Skofield
Age: 17

In a game of truth or dare, Matt is always the dare person. With his hot looks and his “player” mentality, it is no wonder that he aspires to be an actor. But this 17 is more than a pretty face. He’s sensitive and supportive of others. Sometimes Dad gets on his nerves. But to Matt, Mike Skofield is the definition of “cool.”

Quote: “What I hope to get out of this? Publicity, fame. I want to be noticed, discovered because I love entertainment.” 9:38:43

Daughter: Brittany Skofield
Age: 15

Brittany is outgoing and forthright in a very innocent way. She is animated, spontaneous and lively . Brittany is easily distracted by boys, finds school boring and is out to prove she’s not her family’s weakest link.

Quote: “I’m scared because I don’t’ know what’s going to happen, if I’m going to kill my family or they’re going to kill me.” 8:53:37


THE MCRAES

Home: Orlando, Florida

“Get It Done.” That’s the mantra for this close knit, devoted and inspirational family.
Their motive for being on “Under One Roof” is clear.; they want to win a house, because they’re the only family on the show that doesn’t own one. They’ve struggled financially. But to them, wealth is measured by what’s in the heart, not the pocketbook.

Dad: Larry
Age: 43
Occupation: Musician

Don’t mess with Larry! This former corrections officer is a God fearing man who demands respect. He leaves no room for failure. A bass player, Larry once toured with the likes of David Bowie and Chaka Khan and is now a studio musician and composer. Outspoken, determined, disciplined, Larry lectures his family with motivational speeches. But as serious as he is, Larry’s also know for “PDA,” public displays of affection.

Quote: “Everyone needs to have an ear listening to their heart.”

Mother: Jeanell
Age: 45
Occupation: Teacher

Jeanell fell in love with Larry at a church meeting. While he’s forceful, she’s cooperative and clearly anchors the family. Janelle’s devoted to teaching and nurturing her teenagers.

Quote: “My husband is a wonderful leader. He has sharp ears, very sharp eyes. I am the kind of person that is somewhat diplomatic. I think I add cohesiveness to the group.”


Daughter: Shannon
Age: 17

Gorgeous, poised, articulate, Shannon is a mature teen who is the product of her parent’s dedication to rules, structure and faith. She’s an optimist who dreams of being a fashion
designer. Turn on: her boyfriend. Turn off: injustice.

Quote: “The thing to remember here is to always put family first.”


Son: Trent
Age: 15

Next stop for Trent: the U.S. Open! Trent is an avid tennis player. In fact, the McRae’s relocated from New York to Orlando to further his promising tennis career. He’s focused, determined and has no time for the ladies. Don’t get into an argument with this guy. His competitive nature will not allow him to back down.

Quote: “The other families? One might be really religious or another one very liberal. I just think all of the other families are going to be…almost opposites.” 4:02:50

Daughter: Kirsten
Age: 11

The Brain. That’s Kirsten in a nutshell. Smart beyond her years, her favorite hobby is reading. Kirsten has a strong will and doesn’t like to be pushed around by her older siblings. Her M.O.: honesty. Even if it hurts.

Quote: “ What I hope to get out of this? Just the house. Don’t give me money, just the house. I want my own room. I sick of sharing a room, I’ve shared a room since I was three.”


THE PAGANIS

Home: Henderson, NV

The Pagani’s are survivors. They’ve endured separation and financial ruin. Their family restaurant in L.A. went under, forcing them to start over in a Las Vegas suburb. The kids had to leave their friends behind for a new life. Although sad at first, it forced them to bond and come back stronger than ever.


Father: Jorge Pagani
Age: 51
Occupation: Restaurant Manager

This Argentinian has the look of Gary Oldman with the sound of Antonio Banderas. Jorge is a sensitive dad who leaves the disciplinary role to his wife, Robin. With a spring in his step, and a smile on his face—Jorge is the ultimate peacemaker.

Quote: I think we’ll do great. I think we’re going to have to listen a little more than usual and make decisions. I feel like we’ve already won just being there, just being able to go.” (15:56:42)


Mother: Robin Pagani
Age: 39
Occupation: Restauranteur

Every family has a leader, and yoga loving Robin is that for the Pagani’s. Fearful of having to survive on the island without Starbuck’s coffee, this mother is competitive, determined, and motivated. Often seen relaxing with a snake wrapped around her neck, Robin holds the family together with words of inspiration.

Quote: “We’re risk takers. We like to do things other people might consider … out of the norm. We’re really active, real close and we love to be together.”

Daughter: Marchella
Age: 16

Bright, warm, sweet-hearted and pretty are only a few words to describe this sensitive Pagani daughter. Marchella is often found fighting boys off with a stick.
She made sure to pack her red bikini for the trip to Fiji. She hopes to someday be a psychologist.

Quote: “I’m kind of bossy toward my brother and sister. I’m pretty helpful… with my mom, I’m her little assistant kind of thing. So I guess that’s my role… in the family.” 13:57:44

Son: Giancarlo
Age: 15

This red-headed independent teenager is extremely loving and protective of his sisters. This boxer is very tame. But if the guys start hitting on his sisters, watch out.

Quote: “ We’re a strong family. We’ve just got to work on some stuff.”


Daughter: Bianca
Age: 11

Mature beyond her years, this red headed, freckled beauty displays adult behavior but never forgets her role as the baby in the Pagani family. This precocious pre-teen is outspoken and emotional.

Quote: “The good part will be that we spend time together. The bad part is we might get sick of one another.”

THE HATMAKERS

Home: Galveston, Texas

The Hatmaker’s have spent the last year dealing with personal strategy; the loss of a husband and father. Slowly putting the pieces back together, these Southern Texans are looking to start anew with this experience. But there’s a wrinkle. The Hatmakers bring with them an old family friend or potential suitor.

Mom: Michelle
Occupation:
Age: 39

This former Mrs. Texas is no prissy pageant queen. While excelling in both cheerleading and athletics, don’t let Michelle Hatmaker’s angelic looks fool you; she is fiercely competitive. Michelle is a headstrong businesswoman , Michelle would move to Hollywood to pursue acting.


Quote: “I think the past year has been really rough. There’s been a lot of pain, sad times, Daniel graduating and not having his dad here. The trip will test our communication skills, it’s going to test our loyalty to one another. I think the worst thing that could happened would be that maybe emotionally, we thought we wre ready for it and I guess the possibility is there that maybe we’re not. Whether we win the house or not, the lesson that comes out of it will be worth a lot.” 19:43:11


Mark Anderson
Age: 38
Occupation: Cinematographer

As Michelle’s best friend for years, Mark’s motive on “Under One Roof” is clear-- win a house for the Hatmaker’s. In the process, he may also win her heart.
This bodybuilding biker is an ex-marine who is an imposing figure who hopes to be an asset to team Hatmaker.


Quote: “I’ve been a family friend for so long, the boys were always kind of protective of their mother. Now we’ve been bonding… doing things together as a family. So we really don’t know where this is going to lead, but it’s really cool.”
19:36:44

Son: Daniel
Age: 18

This articulate, baseball loving eighteen-year old stud is never short of a point of view. Since his father’s death, this ex-partier has found a new life of responsibility. Often the spokesperson for the family, this college freshman can’t help but protect his Mom and little bro.

Quote: “What do I hope to get out of this? A trip to the Playboy Mansion. Maybe go to a party or to meet Denise Richards, one of the two. Feelings wise, I think this can bring our family closer, cause I don’t think there’s anything that could tear our family apart.”
17:32:00


Son: Johnathon
Age: 14

One thing is for certain when it comes to Johnathon; he will never talk your ear off. With blonde wavy hair and big blue-eyes this Texan is both sensitive and mischievous at the same time. Quiet by nature, this rebellious teen is one to keep your eye on.

Quote: “I hope we learn new things with this trip and I want to have fun. If we win, okay, if we don’t , it really doesn’t matter to me. I don’t care.”

THE DISTELS
Huntington Beach , CA

Dad’s on the road, sister’s in the musical, brother’s on the skateboard and mom’s trying to keep it all together. The Distels are so busy, they hardly get to see one another. They hope “Under One Roof” will give them time to talk and reconnect for a while without cellphones and videogames.
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Dad: Mike Distel
Age: 43
Sales Executive

Son of an ex-marine, Mike Distel couldn’t be more of a teddy bear. He goes out of his way to be the nice parent. Mike has a way of saying it like it is without offending. A successful sales executive, Mike spent the child rearing years away from home, leaving Lyn to raise and discipline the kids.

Quote: “As they’ve gotten to be teenagers, they won’t do anything with us anymore. It’s going to be what we call in our family… FFF… forced family fun. This is one opportunity to force the family fun, maybe, for the last time” 12:52:29


Mom: Lynn Distel
Age: 43
Librarian Clerk

Lyn is an outgoing, forceful and lively. She will not quit. For Lynn the hardest part of leaving her hometown for the life of paradise would be the absence of malls. The more Lynn attempts to discipline her teens, the more rebellious they become

Quote: “I have to let them (children) go and lead their own lives. But that’s really hard. My son (David) used to talk to me more than he does now. He’s very, very private. That’s the age. My youngest, Melissa, still shares a lot with me. She has very strong convictions and doesn’t’ hesitate to tell me when I’m wrong. Sometimes it hurts me. They’re just turning into adults.”


Daughter: Melissa
Age: 16

With a vocabulary more advanced than most adults, Melissa is a bright, attractive, sophisticated teen who performs in school musicals. This self described type A personality is never afraid to speak her mind. Sensitive in nature, Melissa has a strong sense of justice and will leap into fray to protect someone she considers more vulnerable.

Quote: “I might gain a higher level of tolerance for my family. But maybe not. Maybe I’ll just end up hating them. It could go either way”


Son: David
Age: 15
David is a rebel. David’s sarcastic sense of humor and sharp wit often finds him at odds with his Mom. This guitar player loves to hang out at the beach and believes that one of his best skills is his ability to argue a point to death.

Quote: “I don’t know why I’m going. My parents are making me. They said they’d give me $500 if we made it.”

Tess

Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 09:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This looks interesting Mjh. Do you know which network it's on?

Myjohnhenry

Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 09:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh man....can't believe it wasn't in that whole thing!!

UPN is the network

Tess

Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 10:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL--thanks!! I'll watch for it.

Julieboo

Thursday, March 14, 2002 - 06:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the info. I heard about this show in the Amazing Race thread and wondered what it was about. (And I hope no one gets mad, but shouldn't this be in the Other Reality TV thread?)

Julieboo

Thursday, March 14, 2002 - 06:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
In the Distel family, the mom refers to her daughter being her youngest, yet her daughter is listed at age 16 while her son is listed as 15.

Angelnikki

Thursday, March 14, 2002 - 05:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
wow two familes from vegas i might have to watch :)

Myjohnhenry

Monday, March 18, 2002 - 04:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Admin/Mods....can you move this to the new area Admin made today? Thanks!

Tess

Monday, March 18, 2002 - 04:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Mjh--you'll have to tell me what happens because it's not airing here. We're having the state boys high school basketball tournament instead airing on UPN. :(

Tksoard

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 07:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
DON'T FORGET!!! This starts tonight at 8/7 Central on UPN. It sounds good if you like watching disfunctional familys.

Demeter

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 05:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This show is already looking like it is going to be incredibly fascinating to watch the family dynamics, and we are only into the first commercial!

It is definitely going to be intense.

Gail

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 05:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
cool!!

Sallycat

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 06:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I enjoyed the first show. I can't get enough of these reality shows. It looks like Big Brother meets Survivor, Family Style.

Grooch

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 07:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
We had basketball on tonight also Tess. :(

Maybe next week.

Firebird05

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 07:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I enjoyed the show. Ya gotta know it is going to be harder. Having to deal with having your own family there 24/7 and 4 other competing familes with teenagers and younger children.

Not me Baby. Not even for a house. But I'll definitly be watching.

Tksoard

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 07:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess and Grooch, "if you missed the premere (sp) of Under One Roof, there will be an encore presentation on Tue. 9/8 central after Buffy." That's what they said, so watch it. I thought it was great! I just KNOW there will be conversations about race after this one. That Skofield family has GOT to go!! \clipart[owl}

Grooch

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 08:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
TK, can you please remind me again on Tuesday? I have been so discombobulated lately.

Tksoard

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 08:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sure can, Grooch!!

Max

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 08:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay, the father in the African-American family (I'm not in with names yet) really is acting like a jerk. The show's only half over here and I already don't like him! First, when they were still blindfolded, he gave his little "pep talk" to his family. When the teenage daughter said something like, "That's right!" in agreement with what he'd said, he told her that there would be no outbursts and that would be the last one out of her. No wonder she said she doesn't get along with him! If he considered that an outburst, I guess he just wants quiet all the time.

Then when they were putting flags around the house and he got in the argument with the other father, he was a real jerk.

This looks like it will be interesting.

What I can't figure out is...What the heck are they gonna do with a house in Fiji?! It's not likely that anyone would move there (how would you make a living?) and at least two of the families have said things that make it sound like they are not exactly financially secure, so what would they do?

Tksoard

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 08:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Max, I was thinking the same thing. It's not like it's on a beach in Cal. Maybe they will sell it to the villagers.

The Skofield kids are the same way. The girl just wishes her dad would shut up. That was good that they helped at the end with the rafts, but I think that is as far as the help is going.

I also couldn't understand why the first 2 familys took 2 bedrooms each. I thought it was funny when the A-A family took the bathroom!! I guess if everyone else was going to be greedy, they should too!!

Moondance

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 08:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought both of the fathers that argued were jerks!

I thought of the same thing, Max... I guess they could rent it out for a vacation home.

Car54

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 08:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tk, thanks for telling about the repeat. I planned to watch but had to work late and missed it.

Tksoard

Friday, March 22, 2002 - 08:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Your welcome Car. I'll set it up now so I don't forget.

Moon, I thought the same thing. I thought they were going to come to blows!! Skofield said that giving up a room is the last nice thing he is going to do. Next week, I'm sure he will be an AH along with the other guy. He says Thats the same kinda of foul stuff that certain white people do."