 THE AMAZING RACE 9- Tuesdays, 10pm
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This season the reality adventure series returns to it's International format. Eleven teams of two with pre-existing relationships will travel to exotic locations, spanning five continents. They'll never know where they are going next or what they'll have to do once they get there. At every destination, each team will have to compete in a series of challenges- some mental and some physical- and only when the tasks have been completed will they learn their next destination. Teams who are farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning $1 million.
THE CONTESTANTS: The 11 teams of two are (click names for photos & full bios, team in green is currently in the lead, teams in red have been eliminated):
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Lake & Michelle Garner- married couple of 13 years; Michelle, 36, is a homemaker and Lake, 37, is a dentist, both from Hattiesburg, MS
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BJ Averell & Tyler Macniven- best friends; BJ, 26, an online tutor who lives in Los Angeles, CA and Tyler, 25, is a filmmaker who lives in San Francisco, CA (03/07: 1st to arrive at the 2nd pitstop in Brazil, thus winning a trip for two to Tahiti)
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Ray Whitty & Yolanda Brown-Moore- dating for 5 years, Yolanda, 27 is a science teacher and Ray, 31 is an attorney, both of which are natives of Florida now living in Chicago, IL
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David Spiker & Lori Willems- dating for 3 years; David, 30, is a musician and Lori, 25, is a Pizza Hut manager, both from Manhatten, KS
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Eric Sanchez & Jeremy Ryan- best friends; Jeremy, 26, is a valet and Eric, 27, is a waiter, both from Fort Lauderdale, FL (02/28: 1st to arrive at the 1st pitstop in Sao Paolo, Brazil, thus winning $20,000)
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Fran & Barry Lazarus- married couple of 40 years; Fran, 61, a retired accountant and Barry, 63, a retired physician, both from Summit County, CO
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Joseph Meadows & Monica Cayce- dating for 3 years, Monica, 23, is a student from Fayetteville, AK and Joseph, 23, is a homebuilder from Fort Smith, AK
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Wanda Lopez-Rochford & Desiree Cifre- mother and daughter; mother Wanda, 44, is a corporate trainer who lives in Smyrna, GA and daughter Desiree, 24, is a writer who lives in New York City, NY
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Lisa Hinds & Joni Glaze- sisters who have lived apart for almost 20 years; Lisa, 48, is a realtor and artist who lives in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and Joni, 44, is a children's minister who lives in Katy, TX (03/07: 2nd team eliminated in Brazil)
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John Lowe & Scott Braginton-Smith- lifelong friends; John, 38, a wealth manager from Dorchester, MA and Scott, 41, a salesman from West Harwich, MA (02/28: 1st team eliminated in Sao Paolo, Brazil)
PROGRAM RECAPS: 2/28: Sao Paolo, Brazil 03/07: Brotas, Brazil 03/14: Moscow, Russia
The Linz Family wins the $1 Million Dollar prize!
THE AMAZING RACE 8: FAMILY EDITION- SEASON ENDED DECEMBER 13, 2006
FINAL RESULTS: The Linz Family (see photo, courtesy of CBS) came in first at the final pitstop in Lewiston, NY and won the $1 million dollar grand prize! The Bransen Family came in second and the Weaver Family came in third at the final pitstop.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The first ever all-family installment of the two-time Emmy Award-winning adventure reality game series hosted again by Phil Keoghan. Ten teams comprised of four family members will set out on a trek around the world for approximately 30 days in the hopes that they will be the first Team to arrive at the final destination and win $1 million dollars! The Teams will never know where they're going next or what they'll have to do once there. Each Team's relationship will be forever changed by their experience in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Along the way, the Teams will compete in a series of tasks, some mental and some physical, before learning their next destination. Restricted plane travel and strict budgets will add to the tension as Teams are forced to rely on wit and ingenuity, perhaps sleeping on park benches or in bus stations and traveling on buses, trains, boats, taxis, bicycles, even camels. Teams farthest behind will be eliminated as the race progresses, and the first Team to arrive at the final destination wins one million dollars. (program description taked from official website)
THE CONTESTANTS: The 10 Family Teams of four are (team in green is the winner, teams in gold were in Final 3, those in red were eliminated, click names for CBS complete bios and photos):
- The Linz Family- from Cincinnati, OH; consisting of siblings Megan, 21 and her three brothers Nick, 24, Alex, 22 and Tommy, 19. Their parents have been married for over 28 years! (11/22: 1st to arrive at the pitstop in Salt Lake City, UT and therefore won a trip for four to Jackson Hall, Wyoming, 12/06: became one of the Final 3, 12/13: first to the final pitstop in Lewiston, NY thus winning the $1 million dollar grand prize!)
- The Bransen Family- from Park Ridge, IL; consisting of father Walter, 51 and his three daughters Elizabeth, 25, Lauren, 22 and Lindsay, 20. They appeared in a Pert Shampoo commercial together several years ago. (10/11: 1st to arrive at pitstop in Huntsville, AL and therefore won free gas for life from any BP or Arco gas station, 10/18: 1st to arrive at the pitstop in New Orleans, LA and therefore won a trip for four to Orlando, FL and tickets to both Universal Studios theme parks, 11/08: last team to arrive at the pitstop in Fort McDowell, AZ but it was a non-elimination round thus they were not eliminated but did have to start the next round with no money or belongings except their passports and clothes on their backs, 12/06: first team to arrive at the pitstop in Absarokee, MT, thus winning a brand new 2006 Buick Lucerne and a spot in the Final 3, 12/13: Came in second at the final pitstop in Lewiston, NY)
- The Weaver Family- from Ormond Beach, FL; consisting of Linda, 46 and her three children Rebecca, 19, Rachel, 16 and Rolly, 14. Linda's husband and father of her children was killed in an accident at Daytona International Speedway almost two years ago. (10/04: 1st to arrive at the pitstop in Middleburg, VA and therefore won a trip for four to Bermuda, 11/22: last to arrive at the pitstop in Salt Lake City, UT but were not eliminated because it was a non-elimination round but do have to start the next leg with only the clothes on their backs and thier passports but no money, 12/06: became one of the Final 3, 12/13: Came in last at the final pitstop in Lewiston, NY)
- The Godlewski Family- from Des Plains, IL; consisting of four sisters, Michelle, 42, Sharon, 39, Christine, 37 and Tricia, 26. Each sister has her own personality which might cause some roadblocks on their own along the way. (9/27: first team to arrive at the pitstop in Lancaster, PA and therefore won $20,000, 10/25: came in last at the pitstop in Panama City, Panama but it was a non-elimination round so they just have to start the next round with no money and no belongings except their passports and the clothes they have on, 11/08: first team to arrive at the pitstop in Fort McDowell, AZ, thus winning a trip for four to Belize, 11/08: first team to arrive at the pitstop in Lake Powell, AZ, thus winning a Jayco Travel Trailer, 12/06: last team to arrive at the pitstop in Absarokee, MT, thus becoming the 7th team eliminated)
- The Paolo Family- from Carmel, NY; consisting of Tony, 52, his wife Marion, 52 and their two sons DJ, 24 and Brian, 16. This family bickers constantly but are very lovable. (10/25: 1st to arrive at the pitstop in Panama City, Panama and received a vacation for four to Panama, 11/01: 1st to arrive at the pitstop in Quepos, Costa Rica, thus receiving their choice of an ATV, jet ski, Vespa scooter or Segway for each of the four family members, 11/08: last team to arrive at the pitstop in Lake Powell, AZ, thus becoming the 6th team eliminated)
- The Gaghan Family- from Glastonbury, CT; consisting of Bill, 40, his wife Tammy, 42 and their two children Billy, 12 and Carissa, 9. Bill is hoping The Race will show his family the importance of working together as a team and the benefits of never giving up. (11/01: came in last at the 6th pitstop in Quepos, Costa Rica, thus being the 5th team eliminated)
- The Schroeder Family- from New Orleans, LA; consisting of Mark, 40, stepmother Char, 39 and his two children from a previous marriage Sassi, 17 and Hunter, 15. Mark is hoping his family will learn what it means to rely on each other. (10/18: came in last at the 4th pitstop in New Orleans, LA, thus becoming the 4th team eliminated)
- The Aiello Family- from Mansfield, MA; consisting of Tony, 57 and his three sons-in-law Kevin, 31, Matt, 31 and David, 26. Tony leads his three sons-in-law compelled by the gnawing curiosity about how they would handle such a competition on their first trip without their wives (Tony's daughters) by their sides. (10/11: came in last at the 3rd pitstop in Huntsville, AL, thus becoming the 3rd team eliminated)
- The Rogers Family- from Shreveport, LA; consisting of Denny, 46, his wife Renee, 42 and their two children Brittney, 22 and Brock, 19. The Rogers are competitive and ready to race. Denny's motto is: "We never enter anything unless we intend to win." (10/04: came in last at the 2nd pitstop in Middleburg, VA, thus becoming the 2nd team eliminated)
- The Black Family- from Woodbrigde, VA; consisting of Reggie, 42, his wife of 17 years Kimberly, 40 and their two sons Kenneth, 11 and Austin, 8. This family is the epitome of dedication and heart. Despite their limited traveling experience they are determined to show they have what it takes to compete. (9/27: came in last at the first pitstop in Lancaster, PA, thus becoming the 1st team eliminated)
PROGRAM RECAPS: 9/27: Lancaster, PA 10/04: Middleburg, VA 10/11: Huntsville, AL
10/18:New Orleans, LA 10/25: Panama City, Panama 11/01: Quepos, Costa Rica
11/08: Fort McDowell, AZ 11/08: Lake Powell, AZ 11/22: Salt Lake City, UT
11/29: Yellowstone Park in Wyoming 12/06: Absarokee, MT 12/13: Finale Pt. 1- Montreal, CAN
12/13: Finale Pt. 2- Lewiston, NY
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THE AMAZING RACE 7- SEASON ENDED MAY 10, 2005
FINAL RESULTS: Married couple Uchenna & Joyce Agu (see photo, courtesy of The AP/CBS) came in 1st at the final pitstop in Ft. Lauderdale, FL winning the $1 million dollar prize! Engaged couple Rob & Amber got to the pitstop 2nd and dating couple Ron & Kelly came in 3rd.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Eleven teams of two people, each with a pre-existing relationship, will set out on The Amazing Race around the world to compete for one million dollars. They'll never know where they're going next or what they'll have to do once there. Each pair's relationship will be forever changed by their experience in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Hosted by Phil Keoghan. (program description taken from offical website)
THE CONTESTANTS: The eleven teams of two for Season 7 were (those in red were eliminated): Married couple Uchenna Agu, 40, an energy broker (worked for now bankrupt Enron) & Joyce Agu, 44, a sales manager (worked for now bankrupt WorldCom), both from Houston, TX (Final 3, WINNERS!, click photo for bio); Engaged couple "Boston" Rob Mariano, 29, the "Survivor: All-Stars" runner-up from Canton, MA & Amber Brkich, 26, the "Survivor: All-Stars" winner from Beaver, PA (Final 3, came in 2nd place); Dating couple Ron Young, 28, a former Iraq war POW and currently a motivational speaker from Villa Rica, GA & Kelly McCorkle, 26, a legislative correspondent and the former Miss South Carolina 2002 from Greenville, SC (Final 3, came in 3rd place); Best friends Ryan Phillips, 31, a general contractor from Landrum, SC & Chuck Horton, 32, who works in boiler tube replacement sales from Inman, SC (1st eliminated); Roommates Megan Baker, 26, a fashion designer & Heidi Heidel, 31, a stay-at-home mom, both from Oak Park, CA (2nd eliminated); Lifelong best friends Debbie Cloyed, 25, a photographer from Los Angeles, CA & Bianca Smith, 26, a high school teacher from Woodbridge, VA (3rd eliminated); Mother and son team (the first ever in Amazing Race history) Susan Vaughn, 54, Director for Judicial Affairs for Miami University in Ohio from Hamilton, OH & Patrick Vaughn (who happens to be gay), 26, a writer currently living in Hollywood, CA (4th eliminated); Dating on and off couple Ray Housteau, 44, a stockbroker from Canfield, OH & Deana Shane, 27, in marketing and promotions from Youngstown, OH (5th eliminated);Brothers Brian Smith, 27, an actor and bartender & Greg Smith, 24, a bouncer, both from Santa Monica, CA (6th eliminated); Gay male dating couple Lynn Warren, 30, an executive assistant & Alex Ali, 22, also an executive assistant, both from West Hollywood, CA (7th eliminated); Retired married couple Meredith Smith, 69, a retired executive & Gretchen Smith, 66, a retired flight attendant and registered nurse, both from Easton, MD (8th eliminated).
Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2005- February: 9, 13 March: 2, 9, 16, 23, 28, 30 April: 6, 13, 20, 27 May: 4, 10, 11
THE AMAZING RACE 6- SEASON ENDED FEBRUARY 8, 2005
FINAL RESULTS: Engaged models Freddy Holliday & Kendra Bentley came in 1st at the final pit stop in Chicago, IL and won $1 million dollars! Long distance daters Kris Perkins & Jon Buehler came in 2nd and formerly dating couple Adam Malis & Rebecca Cardon came in 3rd. 4th place team Aaron Crumbaugh & Hayden Kristianson got engaged to be married on camera right after they were eliminated!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Eleven teams of two with some sort of present or former relationship race around the world competing for a $1 million prize. They'll never knew where they were going next or what they would have to do once there. Each pair's relationship was forever changed by their experience in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
THE CONTESTANTS: The 11 teams for Season 6 were (those in red were eliminated from the race): Engaged models Freddy Holliday, 34, a pilot/model & Kendra Bentley, 25, a model, both from Miami, FL (WINNERS, see photo courtesy of CBS); Adam Malis, 27 & Rebecca Cardon, 29, a formerly dating couple, both personal trainers from Los Angeles, CA (came in 3rd); Jewish high school buddies Avi Schneier, 32, a high school teacher from Brooklyn, NY & Joe Rashbaum, 32, an advertising agency owner from Ventura, CA (1st eliminated); Married couple and grandparents Donald (Don) St. Claire, 69, a physician & Mary Jean St. Claire, 66, an interior designer, both from Portola Valley, CA (4th eliminated); African-American father/daughter team Gustavus (Gus) McLeod, 50, an adventure pilot (and former CIA agent) from Gaithersburg, MD & Hera McLeod, 24, a special education teacher living in Los Angeles, CA (5th eliminated); Dating actors Hayden Kristianson, 25, a model/actor & Aaron Crumbaugh, 25, a model/actor both from Los Angeles, CA (8th eliminated); Married entrepreneurs Jonathan Baker, 42, an entreprenuer & Victoria Fuller, 32, a pop artist painter/model, both from Los Angeles, CA (6th eliminated); Dating long distance couple Kris Perkins, 30, a student/waitress from Long Beach, CA & Jon Buehler, 29, a restaurant partner from Scottsdale, AZ (came in 2nd); Sisters Lena Jensen, 23, a student & Kristy Jensen, 26, a student/model, both from Pleasant Grove, UT (3rd eliminated); Married professional wrestlers Lori Chestnut Harvey, 33 & Bolo Dar'tainian, 38, both from Molino, FL (7th eliminated); and finally best friends and roommates Meredith Tufaro, 26, a licensing manager & Maria Sampogna, 26, a registered sales assistant, both from Queens, NY (2nd eliminated). Hosted by Phil Keoghan.
Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2004- October: 28 November: 1, 17, 24 December: 1, 8, 15, 22 2005- January: 5, 12, 19, 26 February: 2, 9
THE AMAZING RACE 5- SEASON ENDED SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
FINALE RESULTS: Married couple Chip & Kim McAllister from Coto De Caza, CA came in 1st place at the final pitstop in Dallas, TX and won $1 million. Dating couple Colin Guinn & Christie Woods came in 2nd and "the Christian dating couple" Brandon Davidson & Nicole O'Brian came in 3rd.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 11 teams of 2 racing around the world for the Grand Prize of $1 Million dollars! There were some new twists added in Season 5 including a "Yield" in which a team could use to slow competitors down! This time they traveled a total of 72,000 miles instead of the usual 50,000. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.
THE CONTESTANTS: The 11 teams for Season 5 were as follows (those in red were eliminated from the race): WINNERS: Chip and Kim McAllister (see photo, courtesy of CBS), 46 and 44 respectively, a married couple from Coto De Caza, CA; 2ND PLACE: Colin Guinn, 24, and Christie Woods, 26, a dating couple from Corpus Christi, TX; 3RD PLACE: Houston model Brandon Davidson, 25 and his girlfriend, Los Angeles actress Nicole O'Brian, 21; Identical twin sisters Kami and Karli French, 26, of Eugene, OR; Alison Irwin, 23, a former (and widely loathed by viewers) "Big Brother" house guest, and her browbeaten boyfriend, student Donald Patrick, both Pennsylvanians; Linda Ruiz, 45, and Karen Heins, 41, self proclaimed "bowling moms" who are best friends from Palmdale, CA; Dennis Frentsos, 27 of West Nyack, N.Y., and his former fiance', Erika Shay, 25 of Piermont, N.Y., retesting the romantic waters together; Charla Faddoul, a store manager who has a form of dwarfism, and her cousin, Mirna Hindoyan, both 27-year-old Marylanders; Bob Barron, 61, and Joyce Nicolo, 54, a couple who struck up their acquaintance via the Internet; Brothers Marshall Hudes, 31 and Lance Hudes, 26, who are the owners of a pizza shop in Dallas, TX and last but not least Florida Law Student Marsha McCoy, 26, from Gainesville, FL and her father Jim, 53, a retired military helicopter pilot who resides in Jacksonville, FL.
Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2004- July: 3, 7, 14, 21, 28 August: 4, 11, 18, 25 Sept: 2, 8, 15, 22
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By a 4-3 vote, Maggie Ausburn became the $500,000 Grand Prize Winner! Ivette Corredero was Runner-Up and receives a $50,000 prize!
BIG BROTHER 6: SUMMER OF SECRETS- SEASON ENDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
FINAL RESULTS: By a vote of 4-3, Maggie Ausburn became the $500,000 Grand Prize Winner. Ivette Corredero was the runner-up and received a $50,000 prize. The house guests that voted for Maggie to win were: Rachel, Howie, April & Jennifer. The house guests that voted for Ivette to win were: Janelle, James & Beau.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Follows a group of strangers living together in the new 2-story Big Brother house which is full of secrets and is outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This year the Food and HOH (Head of Household) competitons will be combined into one. One by one the Houseguests will vote each other out; the last remaining HouseGuest will receive the $500,000 Grand Prize! But this year there are some new twists including that each Houseguest will have a "secret partner" who is also in the house. If two "secret partners" make it to the end, the runner-up will receive $250,000 and the grand prize winner will receive a $1 million dollar prize! Executive Producer Arnold Shapiro promises some big surprises this season with the most colorful, competitive, charismatic HouseGuests they've ever had! Hosted by Julie Chen. (program description taken from official website)
THE CONTESTANTS: The 14 House Guests are (name in green is the Grand Prize Winner, name in gold is the Runner-Up, those in red were evicted, click names for CBS photos and more info):
- Maggie Ausburn, 26, a single emergency room nurse from Las Vegas, NV (SP= friend Eric, 7/23: 3rd NFE*, 7/28: 4th HOH*, 8/18: 7th NFE*, 8/20: taken off the block by Janelle, 9/03: won 10th POV*- didn't use it, 9/10: 12th NFE*, 9/16: 13th NFE*, Final 2, 9/20: WINNER of the $500,000 Grand Prize by a 4-3 vote!)
- Ivette Corredero, 25, a lesbian in a LTR and waitress from Miami Beach, FL (SP= Friend Beau, 8/09: 5th NFE* in place of James, 8/20: 7th NFE* in place of Maggie, 9/01: 10th NFE*, 9/03: 11th HOH*, 9/10: 12th NFE*, 9/13: won POV*- took herself off the block, 9/16: won 2 Vespa scooters, 13th HOH*, Final 2, 9/20: Runner-Up and winner of a $50,000 prize)
- Janelle Pierzina, 25, a single VIP cocktail waitress from Miami Beach, FL (SP= ex-roommate Ashlea, 7/16: 2nd NFE*, 8/02: 4th NFE* in place of James, 8/13: 6th NFE*, 8/18: 7th HOH*,
 8/20: won 7th POV*- took Maggie off the block, put up Ivette, 8/30: 9th NFE*- taken off the block by April, won a trip for 2 to the Bahamas and the America's Choice phone call from Michael, 9/06: 11th NFE*, won POV and took herself off the block, 9/08: 12th HOH*, 9/10: won the America's Choice again and got to leave the BB House for a day and visit the set of "Two and a Half Men", 9/16: 13th NFE*, 13th evicted and final member of the jury that decides the winner) JANELLE'S ARREST & MUGSHOT
- April Lewis, 30, a newlywed pharmacutical sales representative from Dallas, TX (SP= sorority sister Jennifer, 8/25: 9th HOH*, 8/30: won 9th POV*- took Janelle off the block and put James up in her place, 9/06: 11th NFE* after Janelle won POV and took herself off the block, 9/13: 12th NFE* in place of Ivette, 12th evicted and 6th member of the jury that decides the winner)
- Howie Gordon, 34, a single meterology student from Chicago, IL (SP= best friend Rachel, 8/04: 5th HOH*, 8/23: 8th NFE*, 8/30: 9th NFE*, 9/01: 10th HOH*, 9/06: 11th NFE*, 9/08: 11th evicted and the 5th member of the jury that decides the winner)
- Beau Beasley, 25, a single gay personal shopper from Pembroke Pines, FL (SP= friend Ivette, 8/20: 8th HOH*, 9/01: 10th NFE*, 9/03: 10th evicted and 4th member of the jury that decides the winner)
- James Rhine, 29, a single loss prevention manager from Atlanta, GA (SP= girlfriend Sarah, 7/19: won 2nd POV*, 7/23: 3rd NFE*, 7/26: won 3rd POV*-took himself off the block, 7/30: 4th NFE*, 8/02: taken off the block by Sarah, 8/06: 5th NFE*, 8/09: won 5th POV*- took himself off the block, 8/23: won 8th POV*- didn't use it, 8/30: 9th NFE* in place of Janelle, 9/01: 9th evicted and 3rd member of the jury that decides the winner)
- Rachel Plencner, 33, a single horse breeder from Parker, CO (SP= best friend Howie, 7/7: 1st HOH* & POV*, 8/13: 6th NFE*, 8/16: won the 6th POV*- took herself off the block, 8/23: 8th NFE*, 8/25: 8th evicted and 2nd member of the jury that decides the winner)
- Jennifer Vasquez, 27, a single Arena Football League dancer from Plano, TX (SP= sorority sister April, 8/13: 6th HOH*, 8/18: 7th NFE*, 8/20: 7th evicted and 1st member of the jury that decides the winner)
- Kaysar Ridha, 24, a single graphic designer from Irvine, CA (SP= neighbor Michael, 7/07: 1st NFE*, 7/21: 3rd HOH*, 7/30: 4th NFE*, 8/04: 4th evicted, 8/11: voted back in the house by America with 82% of the 5 million votes, 8/16: 6th NFE* in place of Rachel, 8/18: 6th evicted)
- Sarah Hrejsa, 22, a single retail manager from Chicago, IL (SP= boyfriend James, 8/02: won 4th POV*-took James off block, 8/06: 5th NFE*, 8/11: 5th evicted)
- Eric Littmann, 36, a married dad and firefighter from Boston, MA (SP= friend Maggie, 7/11: 2nd HOH*, 7/26: 3rd NFE* in place of James, 7/28: 3rd evicted)
- Michael Donnella, 28, a single artist from Orange County, CA (SP= neighbor Kaysar, 7/16: 2nd NFE*, 7/21: 2nd evicted)
- Ashlea Evans, 22, a single fashion design student from Plantation, FL (SP= ex-roommate Janelle, 7/7: 1st NFE*, 7/14: 1st evicted)
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Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2005- June: 17 July: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
BIG BROTHER 5: PROJECT DNA- SEASON ENDED SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Thirteen strangers, well fourteen if you count the switching twins, lived together in the Big Brother House, which was outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. In a live ballot each Thursday, the HouseGuests voted one of their own out of the house. At the end of three months, the last remaining HouseGuest received the Grand Prize of $500,000. There were twists this season that gave it the theme of Project DNA (Do Not Assume) one of which was that 2 of the houseguests are related but didn't know it, Michael Ellis and Jennifer Dedmon are half brother & sister. Another twist was that one of the houseguests, Adria Okins, had an identical twin, Natalie, that she switched places with, without the other houseguests knowing. When they made it 5 weeks without anyone finding out, they both got to play the game together. Hosted by Julie Chen.
THE CONTESTANTS: The 14 HouseGuests for Season 5 were (those evicted from the house appear in red): Drew Daniels (WINNER, see photo, courtesy of CBS) (3rd, 9th, 11th & Final HOH*), a single 22 y/o recent college graduate from Urbana, OH; Michael "Cowboy" Ellis (2ND PLACE), a 23 y/o engaged dad who is a security officer from Durant, OK who is also the half brother of houseguest Jennifer Dedmon aka Nakomis; Adria Okins (6th HOH*), a married 30 y/o web designer from Birmingham, AL who secretly switched places with her identical twin sister Natalie Okins, 30, a fitness trainer who is now a permanent houseguest also; Diane Henry (4th HOH*), a single 22 y/o cocktail waitress from Burlington, KY; Holly King, a 20 something model from Los Angeles, CA; Jase Wirey (1st HOH*), a single 28 y/o volunteer firefighter from Decatur, IL; Jennifer Dedmon aka Nakomis (5th, 7th & 10th HOH*), a 21 y/o single restaurant hostess from San Antonio, TX who is the half sister of houseguest "cowboy" Michael Ellis; Karen O'Niel Ganci, a married 30 y/o portrait artist from Saddle Brook, NJ; Lori Valenti, a single 26 y/o yoga instructor from Boston, MA; Marvin Latimer (2nd & 8th HOH*), a single 36 y/o mortician (and the only African-American on the show) from Conway, SC; Mike Lubinski, a 41 y/o single dad who is a commercial painter from Eastpointe, MI; Scott Long, a single 26 y/o sales representative from Pittsburg, PA and last but not least Will Winkle (the gay guy! Yeah!), a single 26 y/o registered nurse from Tupelo, MS. *HOH=Head Of Household.
FINALE RESULTS: Drew Daniels, 22, from Urbana, OH won 1st place and $500,000 by a vote of 4-3 by the jury of 7. "Cowboy" Michael Ellis, 23, got 2nd place and won $50,000. Drew received 4 votes; those of Will, Diane, Marvin and Karen. Michael received 3 votes; those of his half-sister Jennifer (Nakomis) and from the twins Adria and Natalie. Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2004- July: 3, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 28, 30 August: 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27 Sept: 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 22
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THE CUT- SEASON ENDED SEPTEMBER 7, 2005
FINAL RESULTS: After the final competition in which the three finalist, Princess, Elizabeth and Chris C. were given the help of the previously eliminated contestants to design and make their own clothes and set them up in a store display window, Tommy Hilfiger first eliminated Elizabeth Saab and then Princess Warren, thus hiring Chris Cortez to work for his company!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Iconic design mogul Tommy Hilfiger hosts this new reality series in search of the next great American designer. Hilfiger’s rags-to-riches journey is the basis for the competition in which 16 style-savvy contestants will find themselves literally living Hilfiger’s life in fast-forward. Competing in a series of grueling style assignments that test their talent, business acumen, sales and marketing expertise, social skills, resourcefulness and style IQs, the winner will have the opportunity to design his or her own collection under the Tommy Hilfiger label. (program description taken from official website)
THE CONTESTANTS: The 16 contestants are (those in red have been eliminated):
- Chris Cortez, 26, a graphic design student from Bridgeport, CT (9/07: WINNER)
- Princess Warren, 22, a freelance designer from Philadelphia, PA (9/07: 15th eliminated)
- Elizabeth Saab, 30, a magazine editor from Beverly Hills, CA (9/07: 14th eliminated)
- Felix Arguelles, 35, a professional skateboarder and designer from Los Angeles, CA (9/02: 13th eliminated)
- Wes Davis, 25, a creative director from New Orleans, LA (8/26: 12th eliminated)
- Deanna Bonin, 23, a boutique store manager from Hollywood, CA (8/26: 11th eliminated)
- Shauna Storey, 39, a clothing designer who is married with 2 stepchildren from New Orleans, LA (8/12: 10th eliminated)
- Rob Walker, 35, a clothing artist who is married with 5 children from Brooklyn, NY (8/05: 9th eliminated)
- Jessica Dereschuk, 22, a student and former Miss Minnesota from Stacey, MN (7/27: 8th eliminated)
- Jeff Berin, 42, a clothing sales representative who is married with two children from Chicago, IL (7/20: 7th eliminated)
- James Wolfe, 27, an apparel manufacturer from San Diego, CA (7/13: 6th eliminated)
- Julie O'Connor, 37, a handbag designer who is married with 3 children from St. Louis, MO (7/06: 5th eliminated)
- Tommy Walton, 42, a couture designer from Chicago, IL (6/30: 4th eliminated)
- Chris Sherrill, 25, a student and restaurant owner from Nashville, TN (6/23: 3rd eliminated)
- Vlada Drukh, 24, a retail sales associate from St. Louis, MO (6/16: 2nd eliminated)
- Amy Salinger, 26, a personal shopper/stylist from Chicago, IL (6/09: 1st eliminated)
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Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2005- May: 26 June: 10, 17, 24 July: 1, 5, 7, 14, 21, 28
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FIRE ME... PLEASE!- SERIES ENDED JULY 5, 2005
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This four-episode reality series followed two people starting new jobs on the same day, with the goal of intentionally getting fired by 3PM. To most people, getting fired seems like it would be the end of the world, but what if getting fired meant you could win $25,000? The person that gets fired closest to, but does not go past, the 3PM deadline wins the cash prize. Hidden cameras capture the action as the participants drive their managers and co-workers crazy with outrageous behavior. (program description taken from official website) Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2005- June: 2, 8
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ROCK STAR: INXS- SERIES ENDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
FINAL RESULTS: Marty Casey, MiG Ayesa and J.D. Fortune made it to the Final 3 on September 20, 2005. After performing one song each, INXS eliminated MiG Ayesa. Then Marty and J.D. each performed one of INXS' songs with INXS. They then chose J.D. Fortune to be the new lead singer of INXS. He will record an album with them and go on tour with them.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A new reality show executive produced by Survivor's Mark Burnett. The show combined the world of rock music with relationship-style unscripted drama, performance competition and a weekly contestant elimination. The last singer standing (JD Fortune) became the lead singer of the internationally renowned band INXS, replacing former lead singer Michael Hutchence who committed suicide in 1997. They will embark on a worldwide concert tour with the band and will be part of the group's new album. The 15 performers were housed together in a Hollywood Hills mansion. Each week featured segments focusing on the performers' relationships and activities, along with a performance competition and weekly results. The contestants performed on Tuesday nights, then after the show America (and other parts of the world) had 4 hours to vote for their favorites. On Wednesday night's show, INXS eliminated one of the 3 with the least amount of votes after they had each of them perform an INXS song. The INXS band (see photo, click for bio) consists of Kirk Pengilly, Garry Beers and brothers Tim, Andrew and Jon Farriss. The hosts were celebrated rock guitarist Dave Navarro (husband of Carmen Electra) and Brooke Burke. (program description taken from official website)
THE CONTESTANTS: The 15 performers were (those in red were eliminated, click names for CBS photos and complete bios):
- J.D. Fortune, 31, a musician originally from SaltSpring, Novia Scotia, now living in Oakville, Ontario (9/20: Chosen to be the new lead singer of INXS!)
- Marty Casey, 31, a musician and real estate appraiser from Chicago, IL (9/20: Final 3, 14th eliminated)
- Mig Ayesa, 35, a musician originally from Sydney, Austrailia but now living in London, ENG (9/20: Final 3, 13th eliminated)
- Suzie McNeil, 28, a musician from Toronto, Ontario (9/14: 12th eliminated)
- Jordis Unga, 22, a musician, waitress and bartender from St. Paul, MN (9/07: 11th eliminated, see JordisUnga.org to keep up with info on Jordis)
- Ty Taylor, 36, a musician originally from Montclair, NJ but now living in Las Vegas, NV (8/31: 10th eliminated)
- Deanna Johnston, 36, a musician from Reseda, CA (8/24: 9th eliminated)
- Jessica Robinson, 25, a musician and barista from Chicago, IL (8/17: 8th eliminated)
- Brandon Calhoon, 31, a staffing recruiter currently living in Hermosa, CA but originally from Beaverton, MI (8/10: 7th eliminated)
- Tara Sloane, 31, a musician from Toronto, Ontario (8/03: 6th eliminated)
- Daphna Dove, 29, a musician and legal secretary originally from New York City, now living in Los Angeles, CA (7/27: 5th eliminated on a double elimination night)
- Heather Luttrell, 27, a musician, painter and nanny from Atlanta, GA (7/27: 4th eliminated on a double elimination night)
- Neal Carlson, 29, a musician and administrative cordinator from Queens, NY (7/20: 3rd eliminated)
- Wil Seabrook, 28, a musician originally from Morganton, NC but now living in Pasadena, CA (7/13: 2nd eliminated)
- Dana Robbins, 30, a musician, dancer and yoga instructor originally from Las Vegas, NV, now living in Studio City, CA (7/11: 1st eliminated)
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Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2005- June: 18 July: 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
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SURVIVOR 12: PANAMA, EXILE ISLANDS- Thursdays, 8pm
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The first and most popular reality series ever returns for a twelveth season with even more twists and turns. At first separated into four tribes by gender and age; the Older Women, Older Men, Younger Women and Younger Men, they met host Jeff Probst on Exile Island. There, he explained that each week, at least one Survivor will be banished to the Island, forced to live on their own away from their tribe until they're allowed back into the game. On the 2nd episode the four tribes merged into two. Each week there will be Reward Challenges, Immunity Challenges and of course, Tribal Council, where at least one castaway will be voted out.
THE CONTESTANTS: The 16 contestants are (first divided into four tribes of four by gender & age and then on the February 9th episode they merged into two tribes, click names for full bios & photos, those in red have been voted off):
Casaya Tribe:
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ARAS BASKAUSKAS, 24, a yoga instructor from Santa Monica, CA (02/09: merged from Viveros Tribe)
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COURTNEY MARIT, 31, a performance artist/fire dancer from Los Angeles, CA (02/09: merged from Bayoneta Tribe)
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DANIELLE DILORENZO, 24, a medical sales representative from Pompano Beach, FL (02/09: merged from Bayoneta Tribe)
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SHANE POWERS, 35, owns an entertainment marketing company from Los Angeles, CA (02/09: merged from La Mina Tribe)
- BRUCE KANEGAI, 58, a karate instructor/high school art teacher from Simi Valley, CA (02/09: 2nd put in exile, merged from La Mina Tribe, 02/16: 3rd put in exile)
- BOBBY MASON, 32, an attorney from Los Angeles, CA (02/09: merged from Viveros Tribe, 03/02: 5th voted off)
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MELINDA HYDER, 32, a professional singer from Sevierville, TN (02/09: 2nd voted off)
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TINA SCHEER, 45, a logging sports promoter and performer from Hayward, WI (02/02: 1st voted off)
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AUSTIN CARTY, 24, an author from High Point, NC (02/09: merged from Viveros Tribe)
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NICK STANBURY, 25, a financial salesman from Tempe, AZ (02/09: merged from Viveros Tribe)
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SALLY SCHUMANN, 27, a social worker from Chicago, IL (02/09: merged from Bayoneta Tribe, 03/09: 6th put in exile thus saving her from being voted off)
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TERRY DEITZ, 46, an airline pilot and retired Navy fighter pilot from Simsbury, CT (02/23: 4th put in exile, found hidden Immunity Idol, 03/02: 5th put in exile)
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DAN BERRY, 52, a retired astronaut from South Hadley, MA (03/09: 6th voted off)
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RUTH MARIE MILLIMAN, 48, a shopping center developer from Greenville, SC (02/09: merged from Casaya Tribe, 02/23: 4th voted off)
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MISTY GILES, 24, an engineer from Dallas, TX (02/02: first put in exile, 02/09: merged from Bayoneta Tribe, 02/16: 3rd voted off)
Bayoneta Tribe- Tribe eliminated by merge
Viveros Tribe- Tribe eliminated by merge
PROGRAM RECAPS: Episode 1: 02/02 Episode 2: 02/09 Episode 3: 02/16 Episode 4: 02/23
Episode 5: 03/02 Episode 6: 03/09
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SURVIVOR 11: GUATEMALA, THE MAYA EMPIRE- SEASON ENDED DECEMBER 11, 2005
FINAL RESULTS: Danni Boatwright (see photo below) was voted Sole Survivor by the jury of seven and won the $1 Million dollar grand prize. Stephanie LaGrossa was runner-up and won a $100,000 cash prize.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Stranded deep in the Guatemalan rainforests amidst the ruins of an ancient civilization, 18 castaways must live together and compete for the million-dollar prize! There are suppose to be some big surprises and new twists in this 11th season of the game where you have to Outwit, OutPlay and OutLast the other contestants to win the grand prize. I know 3 of the contestants have twins but don't know if that will play a part in the game or not. Former Survivor: Palau contestants Bobby Jon Drinkard and Stephenie LaGrossa will be joining the contestants too. Still hosted by Jeff Probst.
THE CONTESTANTS: The 18 Castaways were divided into two tribes and then on Episode 8 the remaining 10 contestants merged into one tribe. The contestants are (those in red have been voted out, click names for CBS complete bios and photos):
XHAKUM TRIBE (formed from merge):
- Danni Boatwright, 30, a sports radio talk show host from Tonganoxie, KS (10/06: moved from Nakum Tribe to Yaxha, 11/03: merged from Yaxha Tribe, 12/11: Sole Survivor and Winner of $1 Million Dollars!)
- Stephenie LaGrossa, 26, a pharmacutical representative from Philidelphia, PA (10/06: moved from Yaxha Tribe to Nakum, 11/03: merged from Nakum Tribe, 12/11: Runner-up and winner of $100,000)
- Rafe Judkins, 22, an Ivy League student from Providence, RI (10/06: moved from Yaxha Tribe to Nakum, 11/03: merged from Nakum Tribe, 12/11: 16th voted off and 7th member of the jurty that decided the winner)
- Lydia Morales, 42, a fishmonger from Lakewood, WA (10/06: moved from Yaxha Tribe to Nakum, 11/03: merged from Nakum Tribe, 12/11: 15th voted off and 6th member of the jury that decided the winner)
- Cindy Hall, 31, a zookeeper from Naples, FL (11/03: merged from Nakum Tribe, 12/08: won the Reward Challenge and received a 2006 Pontiac Torrent SUV, 14th voted off and 5th member of the jury that decided the winner)
- Judd Sergeant, 34, a hotel doorman from Ridgefield, NJ (11/03: merged from Nakum Tribe, 12/01: 13th voted off and 4th member of the jury that decided the winner)
- Gary Hogeboom, 46, an ex-NFL quarterback and real estate developer from Grand Haven, MI (11/03: merged from Yaxha Tribe, 11/24: 12th voted off and 3rd member of the jury that decided the winner)
- Jamie Newton, 24, a water ski instructor and actor from North Hollywood, CA (10/06: moved from Yaxha Tribe to Nakum, 11/03: merged from Nakum Tribe, 11/17: 11th voted off and 2nd member of the jury that decided the winner)
- Bobby Jon Drinkard, 28, a waiter from Troy, AL who moved to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a modeling career (10/06: moved from Nakum Tribe to Yaxha, 11/03: merged from Yaxha Tribe, 11/10: 10th voted off and 1st member of the jury that decided the winner)
- Brandon Bellinger, 22, a farmer/rancher from Manhattan, KS (10/06: moved from Nakum Tribe to Yaxha, 11/03: merged from Yaxha Tribe, 9th voted off)
YAXHA TRIBE:
- Amy O'Hara, 39, a police seargent from Revere, MA (10/27: 8th voted off)
- Brian Corridan, 22, an Ivy League student from New York, NY (10/20: 7th voted off on a double Tribal Council episode)
- Blake Towsley, 24, a commercial real estate broker and model from Dallas, TX (10/06: moved from Nakum Tribe, 10/13: 5th voted off)
- Brianna Varela, 21, a retail salesperson and make-up artist from Edmonds, WA (9/29: 3rd voted off)
- Morgan McDevitt, 21, a magician's assistant and waitress from Decatur, IL (9/22: 2nd voted off)
NAKUM TRIBE:
- Margaret Bobonich, 43, a family nurse practitioner from Chardon, OH (10/20: 6th voted off on a double Tribal Council episode)
- Brooke Struck, 26, a law student from Santa Monica, CA (10/06: 4th voted off)
- Jim Lynch, 63, a retired fire captain from Northglenn, CO (9/15: 1st voted off)
PROGRAM RECAPS: Episode 1: 9/15 Episode 2: 9/22 Episode 3: 9/29 Episode 4: 10/06
Episode 5: 10/13 Episode 6: 10/20 Episode 7: 10/27 Episode 8: 11/03
Episode 9: 11/10 Episode 10: 11/17 Episode 11: 11/24 Episode 12: 12/01
Episode 13: 12/08 Season Finale Episode: 12/11
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SURVIVOR 10: PALAU- SEASON ENDED MAY 15, 2005
FINAL RESULTS: Tom Westman (see photo, courtesy of CBS) was voted the winner by the jury. He won $1 million dollars and a new 2005 Chevy SSR! Katie Gallagher was runner-up and she won $100,000! Coby Archa revealed he has since adopted a baby girl and named her Janu!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Twenty Americans were stranded in Palau, the South Pacific paradise some call the 8th natural wonder of the world, where colorful wildlife, dense jungles and an underwater world beyond belief are haunted by the wreckage and remnants of World War II. From the beginning, the game was changed in a dramatic way; everything the Survivors had come to expect was wiped out in the first 10 minutes. Hosted by Jeff Probst. (program description taken from official website)
THE CONTESTANTS: The 20 contestants divided into 2 tribes are (those in red were voted off):
- KOROR TRIBE: Tom Westman (Winner of $1 Million and a 2005 Chevy SSR, photo courtesy of CBS, click for bio), 41, a NYC fireman from Sayville, NY; Katie Gallagher (Runner-up, won $100,000), 29, an advertising executive from Merced, CA; Ian Rosenberger (won a 2005 Corvette on May 12th episode, 16th voted off, 7th jury member), 23, a dolphin trainer from Key Largo, FL; Jennifer Lyon (15th voted off, 6th jury member), 32, a nanny from Encino, CA; Caryn Groedel (14th voted off, 5th jury member), 46, a civil rights attorney from Solon, OH; Gregg Carey (13th voted off, 4th jury member), 28, a business consultant from Chicago, IL; Stephenie LaGrossa (merged from ULONG on April 14, 12th voted off, 3rd jury member), 25, a pharmaceutical sales rep from Philadelphia, PA; Janu Tornell (quit the game, 11th off, 2nd jury member), 39, a Vegas showgirl from Las Vegas, NV; Coby Archa (10th voted off, 1st jury member), 32, a hairstylist from Athens, TX; Willard Smith (5th voted off, at double tribal council), 57, a lawyer from Bellevue, WA.
- ULONG TRIBE: Bobby Jon Drinkard (9th voted off), 27, a waiter from Troy, AL; Ibrehem Rahman (8th voted off), 27, a waiter from Birmingham, AL; James Miller (7th voted off), 33, a steelworker from Mobile, AL; Angie Jakusz (6th voted off, at double tribal council), 24, a bartender from New Orleans, LA; Kimberly "Kim" Mullen (4th voted off), 25, a graduate student from Huber Heights, OH; Jeff Wilson (3rd voted off), 21, a personal trainer from Ventura, CA; Ashlee Ashby (2nd voted off), 22, a student from Easley, SC; Jolanda "Jo" Jones (1st voted off), 39, a lawyer from Houston, TX. Never made it to a tribe: Jonathan Libby, 23, in sales & marketing from Dallas, TX and Wanda Shirk, 55, an english teacher from Ulysses, PA.
Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2005- January: 19 February: 18, 25 March: 3, 11, 17, 24 April: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May: 6, 13, 16
SURVIVOR 9: VANUATU: ISLANDS OF FIRE- SEASON ENDED DECEMBER 12, 2004
FINAL RESULTS: Chris Daugherty was voted the winner by the jury by a vote of 5-2 and received the title of Sole Survivor, $1 million dollars and a brand new Pontiac G6 vehicle. Twila Tanner was the runner-up and won $100,000.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In the remote waters of the South Pacific near the tumultuous "Ring of Fire," 18 castaways, including two lesbians, will compete once again in Reward and Immunity Challenges for the million-dollar prize. There will be more new twists this season, including double eliminations. Who will outwit, outplay and outlast all others in Vanuatu, the Islands of Fire? Hosted by Jeff Probst.
THE CONTESTANTS: The 18 Castaways, listed by tribe, were (those in red were voted off):
- ALINTA TRIBE: (both tribes merged on the November 4th episode creating this 10 member tribe) Chris Daugherty (WINNER, click photo for full bio, courtesy of CBS), 33, who does highway construction from South Vienna, OH; Twila Tanner (RUNNER-UP), 41, who does highway repair from Marshall, MO; Scout Cloud Lee, 59, a rancher from Stillwater, OK (and one of two out lesbians); Eliza Orlins, 21, a pre-law student from Syracuse, NY; Julie Berry, 23, a youth mentor from Gorham, ME; Ami Cusak, 31, a model (and one of two out lesbians) from Lakewood, CO; Rory Freeman, 35, an S8 Housing Case Manager from Des Moines, IA; Leann Slaby, 35, a reseach assistant from Kansasville, WI; Lea "Sarge" Masters, 40, a drill sergeant from Columbia, SC; Chad Crittenden, 35, a teacher from Oakland, CA.
- YASUR TRIBE: Lisa Kieffer, 44, a real estate agent from New Orleans, LA; Travis "Bubba" Sampson (transfered from LOPEVI tribe), 33, who works in Loss Prevention from Blountville, TN; Mia Galeotalanza, 30, a finance manager from Tom's River, NJ; Dolly Neely, 25, a sheep farmer from Mercer, PA.
- LOPEVI TRIBE: John Kenney, 22, a model and mechanical bull operator from Los Angeles, CA; Brook Geraghty, 27, a project manager from Winthrop, MA; Brady Finta, 33, an FBI agent from Huntington Beach, CA; John Palyok (J.P.), 31, a sales manager from Los Angeles, CA.
Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2004- August: 20 Sept: 17, 24 October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November: 8, 12, 19, 26 December: 3, 10, 13
SURVIVOR 8: PANAMA: ALL-STARS- SEASON ENDED MAY 13, 2004
FINAL RESULTS: Amber Brkich from Beaver, PA won the $1 million dollars. Rob Mariano (Boston Rob) was 1st runner up and won $250,000. Rob and Amber were engaged to be married on the live finale. Rob and Amber had also won vehicles during the competition; Rob won a Chevy Z71 Colorado pickup truck and Amber was given a GM Malibu. On the finale show, Amber was given the power to give one contestant (besides Rob) a new GM Envoy SUV. She gave it to Shii-Ann since she felt she was the swing vote that won her the million. On a special second finale this season, titled "America's Tribal Council", America (including me) awarded Rupert Boneham with a 2nd (for this season) $1 million. UPDATE: Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich got married in May, 2005.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Contestants from previous Survivor shows return to try and "outwit, outplay and outlast" each other on a deserted island with not much more than the clothes on their backs to win $1 million. Hosted by Jeff Probst.
THE CONTESTANTS: First Survivor winner Richard Hatch returns along with Rudy, Ethan, Jenna M., Kathy, Jerri, Rupert Boneham, Boston Rob Mariano, Jenna L., Amber Brkich (Winner, click photo for bio, courtesy of CBS), Shii-Ann, Lex, Alicia, Colby, Rob C., Tom, Tina and Susan, all favorites from the past seasons.
Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2004- Feb: 1, 2, 6, 13, 20, 27 March: 5, 12, 18, 24 April: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May: 7, 11, 14
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WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?- Monday-Friday, 10:30am
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Trivia type game show where contestants answer questions to try and win $1 million. New season adds a 4th lifeline called "switch the question" usable after you reach the new $25,000 plato plus now all of America can vote using AOL or AIM when someone uses the "Ask The Audience" lifeline (see website for more info). You can play an online version of the game on the website too but it's only for fun. Hosted by Meredith Vieria who is also a host on the talk show The View.
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WICKEDLY PERFECT- SEASON ENDED MARCH 5, 2005
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Emmy Award-winning journalist Joan Lunden hosted this new reality show that pitted 12 people with a creative knack for the finer things in life in a no-holds-barred competition to crown the country's new authority on at-home living. These perfection-obsessed contestants, whose motto is "anything you can do, I can do better," competed in different areas of beautifying the home and entertaining, including party planning, gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, crafts, floral arranging and decorating. In addition to chronicling the sometimes funny, sometimes factious relationships that developed among the tightly wound, extremely competitive participants, each week a contestant was eliminated from their luxurious estate located in New England. Renowned chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay (Mesa Grill), Emmy Award-nominated stylist David Evangelista ("The Rosie O'Donnell Show") and best-selling author Candace Bushnell ("Sex and the City" and "Trading Up") served as judges. The winner received numerous prizes, including six appearances on "The Early Show" on CBS, a development deal for a lifestyle-oriented television show and a publishing deal with Atria Books, a division of premier publisher Simon & Schuster. (program description taken from official website)
THE CONTESTANTS: The 12 perfectionists who were divided into two teams were (those in red were eliminated):
- ARTISAN TEAM: Kimberly (7th eliminated then returned to competition on 9th episode, Individual Finalist, Winner, click photo for bio, courtesy of CBS), 32, a homemaker from Atlanta, GA; Mitch (moved from Crafty Beavers team on 8th episode, Individual Finalist, Runner-Up), 40, a product designer from Chicago, IL; Dawn (Individual Finalist, 11th eliminated), 33, a first grade teacher from Magnolia, TX; Thomas (1st eliminated), 41, a small business owner from Leland, MI; Denise (moved from Crafty Beavers team on 3rd episode, 6th eliminated), 39, a homemaker from Los Angeles, CA; Margo (5th eliminated), 40, a purchasing supervisor from Oceanside, CA; Michelle (2nd eliminated), 26, a professional baker from Dana Point, CA.
- CRAFTY BEAVERS TEAM: Amy (Individual Finalist, 10th eliminated), 32, an art studio owner from New York, NY; Heather (Individual Finalist, 9th eliminated), 25, a business owner from Los Angeles, CA; Darlene (moved from team Artisan on 5th episode, 8th eliminated), 46, a product demonstrator for the Home Shopping Network from Newport Richey, FL; Mychael (3rd eliminated), 33, a professional caterer from San Francisco, CA and Tim (4th eliminated), 25, a carpenter from Punta Gorda, FL.
FINAL RESULTS: After finalist Kimberly & Mitch each came up with a concept for and designed their own homemakers/designers magazine cover and each threw their own party to unvail it, all with a $20,000 budget, the judges picked 32-year-old Kimberly from Atlanta, GA as the winner. For winning she received a new 2005 GMC SUV, a book deal with Atria Books, 6 appearances on CBS's "The Early Show" and her own lifestyle-oriented program with KingWorld. Dates mentioned in my monthly News/Updates sections: 2005- January: 6, 8, 14, 21, 26, 30 February: 6, 13, 20, 27 March: 5, 6
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In its unique approach, delves into a single subject dealing with mysterious top stories and unsolved criminal cases, examining it from multiple angles with its saturation coverage and action-driven style. The broadcast has received critical acclaim reflected in almost 20 Emmy awards, a George Foster Peabody Award, and an Ohio State Award. Correspondents: Harold Dow, Bill Lagattuta, Erin Moriarty, Troy Roberts, Susan Spencer, Peter Van Sant and Richard Schlesinger. See Correspondents Bios This is one of my favorites.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: News Program with anchors Dan Rather, Charlie Rose, Bob Simon, Vicki Mabrey, Scott Pelley and Lara Logan.
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