Love for Sale (ABC)
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Love for Sale (ABC)
Ryn | Thursday, February 20, 2003 - 11:10 am     http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/TV/02/20/television.love.reut/index.html A real-life 'Indecent Proposal'? New ABC reality show to offer 'Love for Sale' HOLLYWOOD, California (Variety) --ABC is teaming up with the producers of syndicated television's "Blind Date" for an unscripted series some industry insiders are already labeling a reality take on the movie "Indecent Proposal." The Walt Disney Co.-owned network has ordered six episodes of "Love for Sale," a relationship show in which established couples find their love put to the test. The show is being developed by David Garfinkle and Jay Renfroe's production company Renegade 83, mostly known for its hit syndicated series "Blind Date" and "The 5th Wheel." "Love for Sale" marks Renegade's latest big push into prime time TV. "We have this incredible opportunity with the explosion in reality," Garfinkle said. Executives at ABC and Renegade declined to provide any specific information about "Love for Sale," citing competitive issues and the fact that the series -- expected to debut this summer -- is still very much in the early stages of development. However, the project was pitched to several networks before ABC locked up the rights. According to competing TV executives who heard the pitch, "Love for Sale" will offer an established couple a substantial sum of cash if one of them agrees to spend several weeks with a member of the opposite sex. That premise is reminiscent of the 1993 film "Indecent Proposal," in which a wealthy Robert Redford offers a married woman played by Demi Moore $1 million to sleep with him. Unlike "Indecent Proposal," there'd be no requirement that the relationship be consummated. It's also possible that other aspects of the show could change as the project is developed at ABC. Garfinkle said the show would "open a lot of eyes." "I think audiences are going to be captivated by the nature of this show," Garfinkle said. "When people hear about what this show is, they're going to be fascinated and really intrigued." Renegade's current prime-time output includes the WB's pseudo-celebrity showcase "The Surreal Life." The company also landed a five-episode order at NBC to revive the classic game show "Let's Make a Deal." On the scripted front, Renegade developed a half-hour comedy for Fox this season, "Dating Is Hell," which follows six characters who go on bad dates every week. The sitcom, which takes place at night, begins and ends at the "American Graffiti"-style diner where the group congregates. Renegade also recently entered the feature arena with a romantic comedy loosely based on Renfroe's experience as a single man trying to make it on the dating scene while producing a hot dating TV show (aka "Blind Date"). |
Ryn | Thursday, February 20, 2003 - 11:12 am     hmmmmmmmm now THIS might win the all time low award as far as "relationship" reality TV goes.... |
Car54 | Thursday, February 20, 2003 - 12:03 pm     Oh for God's sake! |
Pamy | Thursday, February 20, 2003 - 01:35 pm     This kinda reminds me of a show I pitched to FOx...Crack Ho's looking for love |
Ryn | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 06:19 pm     rofl Pamy - I think Cops took that idea long ago ;) |
Monkeyboy | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 06:21 pm     OMG pamy, LOL! |
Ryn | Saturday, March 01, 2003 - 12:49 pm     I wonder if this is the same show... from the ABC casting page: The Love Test A primetime ABC reality series where unmarried couples test their commitment to each other to see if love really can conquer all-even all of the challenges and temptations that are thrown at them. Are you and your mate ready to see if you've got what it takes to stay together as a couple? We are looking for UNMARRIED couples over the age of 21 who are in committed relationships. EARN $100,000 FOR TESTING YOUR RELATIONSHIP. That's right… you read this correctly. You and your boyfriend/girlfriend will take home $100,000 just for testing your commitment to each other and completing the series. Read the Eligibility Requirements and Program Rules for details. If you are interested in participating in this primetime network series, download the application and send it in today! Contact us toll free at 1-888-878-2634 for more information. |
Pamy | Saturday, March 01, 2003 - 01:13 pm     Ryn..lol, I think you are right about Fox stealing my show idea! |
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