Archive through September 10, 2003
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Archive through September 10, 2003
Puttergirl | Saturday, August 23, 2003 - 03:03 pm     www.realitytvworld.com Sheduling Information : Bravo to air 5-part "The Reality of Reality" documentary series on reality TV starting September 8 Well it was just a matter of time before it happened... reality television is now receiving its own "True Hollywood Story," "Behind The Music," "Where Are they Now?" style documentary series. Bravo has announced that it will explore the world of reality television and the every-day-people-turned pop icons by this genre in a five-part documentary series “The Reality of Reality.” Set to premiere September 8, 2003 at 9-10 PM ET, the series will air concurrently throughout the week of September 8. Golden Globe winner Kyle MacLachlan (“Twin Peaks” and “Sex and the City”) will narate the series. The documentary series reviews the current trend of reality television series, referring to such current brands as NBC’s “Fear Factor,” “Survivor” and “The Bachelor,” as well as examining the history of the genre, the scandals and the fifteen minute celebrities created in its wake. The episodes are as follows: - “The Reality of Reality: How Real is Real?” - This first installment investigates the unseen side of reality television and the producers behind it, exposing some of the best-kept secrets in Hollywood. The episode features interviews with Ytossie Patterson of “Temptation Island,” Sarah Kozer of “Joe Millionaire,” Jacqueline Kelly of Manhunt, Joel Klug of “Survivor,” Jerri Manthey of “Survivor” and “The Surreal Life,” Danny Wolf, Producer of “Busted on the Job” and investigative reporter Peter Lance. From basic fudging to recreating footage all the way down to federal charges, Bravo investigates the stories that have Hollywood’s top brass wringing their hands. - “The Reality of Reality: Behind the Scenes” - From conception to post production, this episode provides an in-depth look inside the genre that has revolutionized television. Featuring interviews from some of Reality TV’s top producers, casting directors, editors and stunt producers including: “Survivor” executive producer Mark Burnett, “Fear Factor” executive producer Matt Kunitz, “Big Brother” executive producers Arnold Shapiro and Allison Grodner, “Survivor” host Jeff Probst and Cord Keller, the director of “Survivor.” - “The Reality of Reality: America’s Instant Idols” - This installment explores the reality “personality” - ordinary people doing extraordinary things for the chance to become a star. Some of reality TV’s most memorable stars share their incredible stories, including Justin Guarini of “American Idol,” Jerri Manthey of “Survivor,” Dr. Will Kirby, M.D. of “Big Brother 2,” Alex Michel of “The Bachelor,” Eric Nies of “The Real World,” Richard Hatch of “Survivor,” Danny Bonaduce, Gladys Sanabria of “Road Rules 7,” Joel Klug of “Survivor” and Monica Bailey of “Big Brother 2.” The episodes reveal what happens when reality celebrities hit minute 16 on the 15 minutes of fame ride. - “The Reality of Reality: Everything New is Old” - From “Truth or Consequences” to “Survivor,” this episode poses the question: is reality really new? Examining the genesis of reality with moments from your popular shows and interviews from reality veterans and historians such as Bob Barker of “Truth or Consequences,” John De Mol of Endemol, Steven Chao formerly a Fox executive, Gary Owens host of “The Gong Show,” Craig Gilbert producer of “An American Family,” John Langley producer of “Cops,” and Jonathon Murray producer of “Real World.” This show succinctly shows how today’s reality series are nothing but the next evolution of yesterday’s reality programs, dating back to one of the first television show ever to go over the airwaves. - “The Reality of Reality: Outrageous Worldwide TV” - The final installment offers viewers a look into the international reality television market and outrageous series from around the globe. See where and how reality television began in this shocking, bizarre and often hilarious program that examines how far television can push sexual, moral and cultural boundaries all over the world. The episode features interviews with John de Mol, creator of “Big Brother”; Anna Brakenhielm, Sweden’s “Queen of Reality TV”; international media consultant Gary Carter; Brian Dowling, winner of “Big Brother 2”; in the United Kingdom; and the first-ever reality show winner, Martin Melin, of “Expedition Robinson” in Sweden (the first-ever “Survivor”). Perhaps best known for his recent role in the hit cable series “Sex and the City,” MacLachlan made his feature film debut in the sci-fi epic “Dune” for director David Lynch. His other film credits include Lynch’s “Blue Velvet,” “The Doors,” “Timecode,” “Hamlet,” “The Flintstones,” “One Night Stand” and “Northfork.” He garnered an Emmy Award nomination for his portrayal of FBI Agent Dale Cooper in the series “Twin Peaks” and appeared again in the feature film: “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.” World of Wonder Productions produced four of the five installments with Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey serving as executive producers and Gabriel Rotello as supervising producer. Jumbolaya Productions produced “The Reality of Reality: Outrageous Worldwide TV” with Nancy Stern and Mary-jane April serving as executive producers. ”The Reality of Reality” five-part series was produced in conjunction with Bravo. Executive producers for Bravo are Shari Levine and Amy Introcaso-Davis. |
Puttergirl | Saturday, August 23, 2003 - 03:03 pm     Sounds good! Plus very enlightening!! |
Reader234 | Saturday, August 23, 2003 - 06:43 pm     Somewhere, in my remote clicking, I saw where there will be a bunch of ex Real World peopel telling about what wasnt shown on the REal world (and yes Puck was on it...) Not sure if anyone else has seen these ads? (possibley on MTV) |
Aunt_Bob | Sunday, August 24, 2003 - 02:16 am     Thanks for the heads up PGirl! Gotta record this series! |
Mak1 | Sunday, August 24, 2003 - 04:38 am     I wish we could get Bravo.  |
Sanfranjoshfan | Sunday, August 24, 2003 - 09:50 am     If you can get E! there is a new episode of "E! Hollywood True Story", featuring the various Real World casts and behind the scenes drama. I put the link in the Real Word Paris thread. This airs tonight, August 24 at 8pm, then again at 11pm....and again on August 26 at 8pm |
Mak1 | Sunday, August 24, 2003 - 12:16 pm     Thank you, Sanfran, E! is another network we don't get. I guess if we want them, we could get a satellite dish. |
Seamonkey | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 01:20 pm     The E! show was quite good.. two hours covering all BB seasons. |
Kitt | Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 02:01 pm     Seamonkey, did you mean BB or Real World? (I'd watch if it's BB, not if it's RW.) I saw a trailer for Reality of Reality and it seems like it will be on each night for five nights, Sept 8-12. There was a clip of Will from BB saying he was famous for "like a month, like in The Olive Garden"! |
Puttergirl | Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 06:46 pm     The Reality of Reality will cover many reality shows. The E! show was just Real World but it was quite good if you watch Real World. Although I wouldn't say that they revealed anything I hadn't already heard before! |
Kitt | Monday, September 08, 2003 - 03:05 pm     Bump! Don't forget this starts tonight! |
Hamsterlady | Monday, September 08, 2003 - 06:14 pm     Interesting so far....anybody else watching it? |
Cinder | Monday, September 08, 2003 - 06:41 pm     Yes Hamster- I just missed some of teh beginning because I was on the phone. What was the big thing about HS Reunions. I heard the part about assigning labels, and redoing shoots. I remember reading that they weren't all from the same class. Was that what they were talking about? |
Chance | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 10:26 am     "Perhaps best known for his recent role in the hit cable series “Sex and the City,” MacLachlan made his feature film debut in the sci-fi epic “Dune” for director David Lynch. His other film credits include Lynch’s “Blue Velvet,” “The Doors,” “Timecode,” “Hamlet,” “The Flintstones,” “One Night Stand” and “Northfork.” He garnered an Emmy Award nomination for his portrayal of FBI Agent Dale Cooper in the series “Twin Peaks” and appeared again in the feature film: “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.” HeLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLP what does the above paragraph have to do with the reality of reality tv ????????? They don't mention Klye appearing on the shows and Ive never read that he appeared on any. Please explain ?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!? |
Gina8642 | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 10:27 am     I just saw the first one. I found it very interesting. Yes, I've heard some of it before, but it still facinates me. I liked that they showed the poll which showed a majorities of viewers never really expected Reality TV to be very real in the first place. I also found extremely ironic that Bravo advertised their upcoming broadcast of The Restaurant durning an early commericial break. The Restaurant is one of the most unreal, scripted, reshoot reality shows I've ever watched. LOL It was also funny that Will would pitch a show about swinging 65+ ladies. Same sense of humor. LOL |
Reader234 | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 10:28 am     I dont remember the show manhunt!! And I wonder how they got the footage of taking the one girl out of the game to do the "interview"? That was really stupid of them!! I always wondered what happened to Stacy Survivor 1, I think it is quite interesting how they are afraid to go up against CBS _ duh!! Dont you thing CBS is still helping Rudy, Rich, Susan a bit? Publicity? I think there is more to the story, there is no way it is totally innocent, they just know survivor is a good thing (money/ratings) and all good things must come to an end, but they arent going to go quietly!! I like how this show is giving a more "realistic" picture of "reality shows" Personally I learned more about the "reality of reality" thru BB and reading live feeds - that was my first eye opener, as well as the MSNBC part when they showed Brittany visiting that lady (my mind just went!!) and how they had to stage all of that!! |
Jhezzie | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 12:56 am     This was a good episode tonight. Booger is DELUSIONAL!!!! He's still wearing those stupid outfits, still insisting he's a star, lol. Dr. Will, on the other hand, was hilarious as usual. He seems to have realistic expectations. It was so fun to see the BB2 peeps again, especially the diary room clips! |
Spear | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 02:00 am     Chance, it says in the first post that Kyle MacLachlan is the narrator of the show. I agree Jhezzie. The headbands that Boogie and Zack (Paradise Hotel) wear must be constricting the blood flow to their brains. |
Ocean_Islands | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 03:08 am     You mean still delusional, right? |
Jhezzie | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 02:04 pm     I thought he would get over it, but he seems like he would book a signing at a new 7/11 in Anaheim, lol. "Come meet Mike "Boogie" Malin of BB2, and get a free Slurpee!" |
Texannie | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 02:35 pm     As much as I don't care for Boogie (and I don't), he had opened a 2nd restaurant..with someone thinking enough of his skills to back him and still runs another one..doesn't he? |
Kitt | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 02:55 pm     He's obviously doing well business-wise. Which makes it all the more strange that he's still wearing clothes a 12 year old would wear a decade (or two!) ago. As he has business smarts you'd have thought he'd have realised he's not doing himself a favour in the way he dresses. I'm enjoying the show so far, although there aren't as many new things as I'd expected. |
Tishala | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 05:41 pm     He's MANAGING a restaraunt--Ashton Kutchers. LOL. About seven weeks ago, when Ashton was hot, it was easy to get people in that gawdawful place. Today, seven weeks later, reality is biting Mr Booger in the butt. Again. |
Chance | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 08:39 pm     Thanks Spear, I thought I was in the Twilight Zone !!! |
Texannie | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 09:12 pm     Tish...yes, Ashton Kutcher is an owner, but I thought Dr. Will AND Boogie were also. |
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