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Reality TV Airdate Schedule News - July 2003

Second season of ABC's 'Extreme Makeover' to premiere September 18
July 30, 2003
ABC has announced that the second season of its "Extreme Makeover" surprise hit makeover series will premiere on Thursday, September 18 at 9 PM ET.
Fourth edition of ABC's 'The Bachelor' starring Bob Guiney to premiere on September 24
July 30, 2003
ABC has announced that their fourth edition of "The Bachelor" will premiere on Wednesday, September 24 at 9PM ET with a special two hour episode.
'The Simple Life's Paris Hilton to guest star on 'That 70's Show' October 29 season premiere
July 29, 2003
FOX has announced that "celebutante" Paris Hilton, one of the two stars of the network's upcoming fish-out-of-water "The Simple Life" reality series, will make her television acting debut when she guest stars on the season premiere episode of "That 70's Show" Tuesday, Oct. 29 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Hilton is scheduled to start production on the hit comedy series July 31.
FOX's new 'Performing As...' series to premiere August 26
July 29, 2003
Millions of Americans dream of becoming musical superstars. Now "Performing As..." (formerly announced as "Soundmix"), FOX's new variety series premiering Tuesday, August 26 (8–9 PM ET/PT), will turn those dreams into reality with a once-in-a-lifetime chance for ordinary people to transform themselves into their musical icons.
ESPN changes 'Beg, Borrow & Deal 2' timeslot... again
July 29, 2003
Another update just in from "Beg, Borrow & Deal 2" producer Neil Mandt -- according to Neil, ESPN has once again changed the timeslot of the show.
CBS's 'Cupid' moving to Tuesdays at 9PM ET beginning August 5
July 24, 2003
"Cupid," CBS's summer reality relationship series, is moving to a new day and time. "Cupid" girl Lisa Shannon's quest for a husband will move to Tuesdays (9-10 PM, ET/PT) beginning Aug. 5, following "Big Brother 4." The final Wednesday "Cupid" broadcast will be July 30.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's 'The Simple Life' postponed until October
July 23, 2003
TV Guide Insider reports that FOX has postponed the premiere date of Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's upcoming fish out of water "The Simple Life" reality series from the previously announced August 13, 2003 date to sometime in October 2003.
'Beg, Borrow & Deal 2' moves to Tuesdays at 9PM
July 22, 2003
According to TV listing information, ESPN has apparently moved "Beg, Borrow & Deal 2" to Tuesdays at 9PM ET starting July 22.
'Survivor: Pearl Islands' to premiere on Thursday, September 18
July 20, 2003
CBS has announced its fall lineup will largely debut the week of September 22, however, as in previous years, the network's "Survivor" series will launch the CBS schedule. "Survivor: Pearl Islands" will premiere a week earlier on Thursday, September 18 at 8PM ET.
CBS to rebroadcast second 'Cupid' episode on Tuesday, July 22
July 20, 2003
CBS has announced that it will rebroadcast Wednesday's second episode of "Cupid", the network's new relationship reality series from "American Idol's" Simon Cowell, on Tuesday, July 22 (9-10 PM, ET/PT), following "Big Brother 4".
NBC to broadcast condensed version of Bravo's 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' premiere on Thursday July 24
July 19, 2003
NBC has announced that it will broadcast a special 30-minute version of the Bravo’s critically acclaimed unscripted lifestyle makeover series “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” on Thursday, July 24 9:30-10 PM ET. “After as much media attention and a breakout premiere on Bravo, we want to offer this unusual series a bigger platform,” said Jeff Zucker, President, NBC Entertainment. “The sensational ratings speak for themselves and our Thursday-night audience makes a good fit for this special edition.”
Trishelle Cannatella ('The Real World: Las Vegas') appearing in Off-Broadway show
July 17, 2003
Playbill.com reports that several former self-proclaimed reality television "hot chicks" began making their Off-Broadway debuts in "Pieces (of Ass)," starting July 10 at Theatre 80 in New York City.
Jenna Morasca ('Survivor: The Amazon') appearing in Off-Broadway show
July 17, 2003
Playbill.com reports that several former self-proclaimed reality television "hot chicks" began making their Off-Broadway debuts in "Pieces (of Ass)," starting July 10 at Theatre 80 in New York City.
NBC's 'Race To The Altar' to premiere Wednesday, July 30
July 15, 2003
Wedding bells will be ringing for NBC as the network has announced that its new unscripted wedding-themed drama, “Race to the Altar,” will premiere on Wednesday, July 30 (8-9 PM ET).
'Cupid' premiere to be rebroadcast on Tuesday, July 15
July 13, 2003
CBS has announced that it will rebroadcast Wednesday's premiere of "Cupid", the network's new relationship reality series from "American Idol's" Simon Cowell, on Tuesday, July 15 (9-10 PM, ET/PT), following "Big Brother 4".
ABC Family's new 'Perfect Match: New York' reality dating show to premiere Sunday, July 27th
July 12, 2003
ABC Family's new "Perfect Match: New York" reality dating show will premiere on Sunday, July 27 (8 – 9 PM ET/PT.) Based on the hit British series of the same name, the program allows friends and relatives to pick the perfect match for a single looking for love.
NBC's 'Who Wants To Marry My Dad?' spinoff of 'Meet My Folks' to premiere July 14
July 11, 2003
NBC's new "Who Wants To Marry My Dad?" reality series will premiere on Monday, July 14 at 10PM (ET/PT). In this spinoff of NBC’s hit relationship series “Meet My Folks,” the adult children of a single father choose among several suitors to decide which woman will marry their dad.
Kelly Clarkson to perform on August 6th '2003 Teen Choice Awards'
July 10, 2003
FOX has announced that in a classic cross-promotion move, "chart-topping recording artist and four-time Teen Choice Awards nominee" (oh, and "American Idol" winner too) Kelly Clarkson is set to perform at the "2003 Teen Choice Awards" on Wednesday, Aug. 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles will play host to the special, celebrating the hottest teen icons in film, television, music and sports.
Bravo's 'Boy Meets Boy' gay 'Bachelor'-like series to premiere July 29th
July 9, 2003
“Boy Meets Boy,” Bravo’s new dating-themed reality series -- and television's first gay-dating series -- will premiere on Tuesday, July 29 (9-10 PM ET), it was announced today by Jeff Gaspin, President, Bravo and Executive Vice President, Alternative Series, Specials, Longform and Program Strategy, NBC Entertainment.
Bravo's 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' new reality series to premiere Tuesday, July 15
July 9, 2003
Bravo has announced that “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” the network's new, unscripted lifestyle makeover series, will premiere on Tuesday, July 15 at 10 PM ET/PT, The debut show will be immediately followed by a second first-run episode at 11 PM ET/PT. The series will then begin its regular run with a new episode every Tuesday evening at 10:00pm ET/PT.
ABC Family's 'Dance Fever' to launch Sunday, July 13th with two hour premiere
July 9, 2003
ABC Family's new summer series "Dance Fever", a revitalized version of the popular variety show created by Merv Griffin (“Jeopardy!,” “Wheel of Fortune”), will launch with a two-hour premiere Sunday, July 13 (7 – 9 PM ET/PT).
Amanda's ex-boyfriend Jason to appear in a special 90 minute 'Paradise Hotel' twist airing July 9th
July 8, 2003
FOX has announced that Amanda's ex-boyfriend Jason pays a surprise visit to "Paradise Hotel" and stirs up a lot of trouble on a new 90-minute special airing Wednesday, July 9 (8:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Station refuses to air Simon Cowell's new "demeaning" CBS 'Cupid' reality TV show
July 8, 2003
"Cupid" will be premiering Wednesday, July 9 on CBS...unless you live in Raleigh, North Carolina. Capital Broadcasting, the parent company of CBS affiliate WRAL-TV, has decided not to air "Cupid", calling the show "demeaning to marriage". The station will air reruns on "The Andy Griffith Show" during the Wednesday ay 10pm timeslot instead.