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Mckryan

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 12:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
EVERYTHING'S WRAPPING UP ROSIE: CBS announcing that Rosie O'Donnell will host Survivor: Marquesas--The Reunion May 19, during which the show's $1 million winner will be announced live from New York's Central Park.

Car54

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 12:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
AWESOME PICK, CBS! GOOD WORK!

OK, we got them to pay attention on Survivor, how do we get them to pay attention to the Big Brother Host thread

I am sending them an e-mail to tell them this is a great idea!

Mckryan

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 12:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Maybe she'll bring Kevin & Drew with her!! =)

Hippyt

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 12:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Rosie Picked to Host 'Survivor' Reunion
Mon, Apr 22, 2002 11:36 AM PDT


LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - CBS has tapped Rosie O'Donnell to host "Survivor: Marquesas -- The Reunion," to be broadcast live in mid-May from New York's Central Park.

The reunion show will follow the show's season finale, where the sole survivor will be revealed live -- also from Central Park.

"From the Grammys to the Tonys, Rosie has hosted some of television's biggest events with humor, style and unparalleled presence, and we are thrilled to have her incomparable talents for our 'Marquesas' reunion special," says Mark Burnett, executive producer of "Survivor." "She's a fan of the show, she knows all the players and her infectious enthusiasm will add an unbelievable amount of excitement to the event."

O'Donnell, who has interviewed each week's "Survivor: Marquesas" castoff on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," will have her own finale later that week. Her successful daytime talk show will broadcast its final edition on Wednesday, May 22.

Prior to the reunion special, the two-hour finale of "Survivor: Marquesas" will conclude with the live announcement of the sole survivor at Donald Trump's Wollman Rink in Manhattan's Central Park. With the votes having been sealed on Day 39, the reveal will be a continuation of the final tribal council that took place on the island of Nuku Hiva, a distant neighbor of Tahiti in the South Pacific.

Once the winner is crowned, all 16 castaways from "Survivor: Marquesas" will reunite for the live reunion broadcast, hosted by O'Donnell, where they will be given the opportunity to reminisce about their time on the island and reveal behind-the-scenes secrets that were not shown during the broadcast of the series.

The tribal council set for the finale, which will also be used for the reunion show, is designed to showcase the open-air event with the backdrop of Manhattan's spectacular skyline. The venue will hold a live audience of more than 1,500 fans, sponsors and alumni from the first three "Survivor" series.

"I love New York," says Burnett. "Central Park is an exciting and spectacular setting to present the " Survivor: Marquesas" finale and reunion show. For each finale, we try to add a new wrinkle -- and, without a doubt, broadcasting live from Central Park will add energy and atmosphere to what is already a big event."

The season finale of "Survivor" Marquesas" airs live 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 19, followed immediately by the hour-long reunion episode."


http://tv.zap2it.com/news/tvnewsdaily

Hippyt

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 12:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This is Great!!!! No more nasty Bryant!

Julieboo

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 12:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone like the first way they did the end (where the finale was taped right there on location) or do most people like this way? (hope my question makes sense).
I liked it better the first way. It seems like it flows better.

Mckryan

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 12:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It did flow a bit better the first way, but I think it's kind of fun having everyone wait to learn the winner after all the episodes have aired. The worst was Australia when Jeff came "flying in" on a helicopter. Too hokey!

Julieboo

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 12:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, the Australia one threw me way off. Tina had changed so much that I honestly thought to myself, why did they hire an actress to take Tina's place and it doesn't even look like her!!! (I was reeling when I realized it really was her!)

Seamonkey

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 01:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I liked the fist way.. shoot it as they WERE at the time and then have the reunion and you see them as they are now.

Twiggyish

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 01:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yippee, they've picked a fan to host!!

Car54

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 02:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think I read where Mark Burnett realized after they taped S1 and all those people had to keep the secret for months and months, that it was a security nightmare. When they filmed S1, they had no idea how suspenseful and how big a deal the show would be and then keeping everyone quiet was really hard.
Now, they may suspect, but no one but MB actually KNOWS for sure who won.

Webkitty

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 02:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes Car, your right.
I saw an interview with MB way back at the end of S2.
He explained the reason he switched the ending was because all through S1 he knew Richard had won and he was afraid HE would accidentaly spill the beans.
He didn't want to know who won until everyone else did.

I liked the first season ending better. Too bad they can't go back to that, but I guess it would be a security nightmear, though.

So, Bryant Gumbul is not involved with the finale at all? Good, I think Rosie will bring the right kind of energy it needs.

Car54

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 02:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
After S3, the onus is on them to have a new and creative way of doing the final TC every time. S3 was just really smart and creative. It is cool that they chose NY.. (hmmmmm I don't live far from NY...wonder how you get tickets to the reunion?)

Missy2

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 03:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I hate Rosie but she is sooo much better than that annoying cardboard cutout they used last year.

Weinermr

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 03:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Car- For the S3 reunion special they gave away tickets on the CBS local L.A. station morning news program. They had a daily phone-in Survivor trivia contest, and the winner each morning won two tickets. Maybe they will have something similar for S4 in your area.

Amac

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 03:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have nothing against Rosie--I can take her or leave her--but her only credentials for hosting is that she's a fan of the show. Is it just me, or wouldn't Jeff Probst himself--the guy who's actually been out there with the actual Survivors--be the perfect host for the finale?

Moondance

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 03:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Rosie will be GREAT!

Seamonkey

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 03:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'd prefer Jeff or Mark.. but at least Rosie likes them , I guess.. she has never floated my boat, but she's not grim like Bryant.

Hippyt

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 04:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'd prefer Jeff too,I don't know why MB won't let him do it. I'm not a Rosie fan,but she loves the show,so I think it'll be fun.

Car54

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 04:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think when Rosie leaves her show, this is what she should do full time...host award shows and grand finales! She does a great job at the Tony's and the Nickelodeon awards, and she is just so enthusiastic, she could just do one a month...great retirement job!

Weiner, thanks! I never win anything tho! I am gonna check around...if I get my speed dial working, I might be able to win a Survivor trivia thingie.

Grooch

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 05:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I do not like Rosie at all and find her extremely fake. She is not nice at all.

She is exactly like Martha Stewart with the whole persona thing but for some strange reason, I like Martha.

Pamy

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 07:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Rosie will be great!!! She thinks like we do, gets totally into it like we do, and will ask the questions we would ask, unlike Bryant who only jumped on the survivor bandwagon to save his show!! You could just tell that he hated every minute of it!
I would love to see JP say...
BRYANT, it's time for you to go, the tribe has spoken!!!!!!!!!!!
GOODbye!!!!!<--that's Ann from weakest link!

Hippyt

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 07:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lol,Pamy,that would make my day!!!!

Muse

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 09:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree that Bryant was too grim, but I've gotta say that I'm a little concerned that Rosie will be the exact opposite. I mean, it's really good that Rosie is a huge fan, and I hope that she asks some interesting questions. But I am worried that she'll be too over-the-top, and/or will just ask things that concern *her*. You know, like she'll show too much bias, and will mainly just chat with Survivors she finds interesting, etc.

If Rosie tries to restrain herself a teeny bit, I think she'll do great (better than Bryant), though. :)

Hippyt

Monday, April 22, 2002 - 09:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't think MB would ever give Rosie free reign over the questions she asks. He's in total control,remember he is God!!!! Rosie will be handed a script,just like Bryant was.