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Reality TV News - September 2004
The Real World: Philadelphia - Episode 4 summary
September 30, 2004
"The Angry Black Man," our episode summary for the fourth episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by volsfan, is now available.
The Complex - Episode 5 summary
September 30, 2004
"Recipe For Success: Outdoor Carpet and a Spa!," our episode summary for the fifth episode of Fox's The Complex series, written by MTW1961, is now available.
Identities of 'Apprentice 2' finalists leaked via online betting?
September 29, 2004
Has an online gambling website once again revealed the ending of a Mark Burnett reality show?
Third 'Apprentice 2' episode retains ratings despite stiff competition
September 29, 2004
Despite airing against the season premiere of CBS's top-ranked CSI and the second hour of a special two-hour season premiere of ABC's Extreme Makeover, the third episode of NBC's The Apprentice 2 held up well in the ratings, retaining nearly all of of its previous week's viewers and Adults 18-49 rating.
The Bachelor 6 - Episode 1 summary
September 29, 2004
"This Time With TWO Bachelors!," our episode summary for the premiere episode of the sixth edition of ABC's The Bachelor, written by Mon Cherie, is now available.
'Survivor: Vanuatu' Episode 3 'State of the Spoiling'
September 29, 2004
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the third episode of Survivor: Vanuatu is now available.
NBC's 'The Biggest Loser' weight-loss reality show to premiere October 19
September 28, 2004
If you have been super-sized, NBC claims it might be able to help you.
The Apprentice 2 - Episode 3 summary
September 28, 2004
"Smile For The Cameras," our episode summary for the third episode of the second season of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by bdemoney, is now available.
MTV's 'Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County' "reality soap" launching Tuesday, September 28
September 28, 2004
What do you get when you follow the lives of eight high school students, building narratives out of their real-life everyday problems, for months? MTV calls it a "reality drama." Others might call it a "docusoap."
The Real World: Philadelphia - Episode 3 summary
September 27, 2004
"Serving Sarah," our episode summary for the third episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by Mon Cherie, is now available.
TV Guide reveals 'The Amazing Race 6' contestants
September 27, 2004
CBS might have decided to delay The Amazing Race 6's premiere until later this fall, but apparently the last-minute cancellation came too late to prevent the publication of a TV Guide article introducing its contestants.
Big Brother 5 - Finale episode summary
September 27, 2004
"Nevermore," our episode summary for the thirty-first and final episode of CBS's Big Brother 5 series, written by Jims02, is now available.
Second 'Survivor: Vanuatu' episode once again defeats 'Joey', draws 19.1 million viewers
September 27, 2004
NBC's Joey is proving to be no Friends, as Thursday's second episode of CBS's Survivor: Vanuatu once again defeated the NBC sitcom among both viewers and the advertiser-important Adults 18-49 demographic for the second week in a row.
Survivor: Vanuatu - Episode 2 summary
September 26, 2004
"You Always Boot the One I Like," our episode summary for the second episode of the CBS's Survivor: Vanuatu -- Islands Of Fire, written by landruajm, is now available.
Last Comic Standing 3 - Episode 5 summary
September 26, 2004
"Is Anyone Really Watching?," our episode summary for the fifth episode of NBC's third edition of its Last Comic Standing series, written by volsfan, is now available.
NBC contemplates delaying 'The Contender' until January
September 24, 2004
Both Hollywood Reporter and Daily Variety report that NBC is contemplating delaying its launch of the new Mark Burnett/DreamWorks SKG boxing reality show The Contender to January from its planned November debut.
Stacie Jones Upchurch is "brushed" off as third boot from 'The Apprentice 2'
September 24, 2004
In a toothpaste-promotion challenge, model and Subway franchisee Stacie Jones Upchurch ended up being seen as tooth decay on the third episode of NBC's The Apprentice 2.
Dolly Neely gets fleeced, becomes second contestant to be booted from 'Survivor: Vanuatu'
September 24, 2004
Survival rule #1 of Survivor: being a fence-sitter and refusing to pick an alliance can be extremely hazardous to your game health.
With upcoming October 2 auction looming, Fox moves 'The Complex' to Fridays at 9PM
September 24, 2004
Fox's The Complex is re-learning a lesson that The Restaurant's Rocco DiSpirito already learned -- it's hard to be a success in both Australia and the U.S.
America's Next Top Model 3 - Episode 1 summary
September 24, 2004
"The 'Get to Know You' Episode," our episode summary for the premiere episode of the third edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model, written by Isabelle Murray, is now available.
Fox KO's 'Next Great Champ's Friday repeats, schedules two week hiatus after fourth episode
September 23, 2004
Oscar de la Hoya found himself helpless against a bigger and stronger opponent in the ring this weekend. After three weeks, his Fox reality series The Next Great Champ is finding itself in similar straits in the ratings wars.
The Benefactor - Episode 2 summary
September 23, 2004
"9 Reasons to Hate Shawn," our episode summary for the second episode of ABC's The Benefactor series, written by ssshaw, is now available.
The Complex - Episode 4 summary
September 23, 2004
"The Flintstones Go to Las Vegas," our episode summary for the fourth episode of Fox's The Complex series, written by StarryLuna, is now available.
'View' co-host (and former 'Survivor') Elisabeth Hasselbeck expecting first child
September 23, 2004
On ABC's The View this morning, co-host Elisabeth Filarski Hasselbeck announced that she was expecting her first child at the end of March or the beginning of April.
'The Amazing Race 5' finale sets series ratings records
September 23, 2004
The final ratings are in for the finale of the fifth edition of CBS's suddenly hit The Amazing Race reality series -- and for CBS, the results were truly nothing short of amazing.
Mark Burnett and Martha Stewart's company ink deal for future TV shows
September 23, 2004
Apparently Martha Stewart did have time to think about something other than life in prison.
The Amazing Race 5 - Finale Part Two summary
September 23, 2004
"I'm Going Ho-awhoa-awhoa-awhoame To Texas," our episode summary for Part Two of the season finale of CBS' The Amazing Race 5 series, written by Devious Weasel, is now available.
The Amazing Race 5 - Finale Part One summary
September 23, 2004
"Hurry, Hurry They're Beating Us," our episode summary for Part One of the season finale of CBS' The Amazing Race 5 series, written by anotherkim, is now available.
UPN's 'Top Model' gets toned down, third season won't feature a nude photo shoot
September 22, 2004
Eight months may have passed since Janet Jackson's infamous Superbowl "NippleGate" incident, but this morning's FCC announcement that it was fining CBS $550,000 for broadcasting the scene wasn't the only apparent new ripple to emanate from the wardrobe malfunction's seemingly nevar-ending shockwave.
CBS's 'Big Brother 5' finishes big, draws biggest audience of the season
September 22, 2004
CBS's Big Brother 5 went out with a bang on Tuesday, drawing its biggest audience of the season and teaming with the two-hour finale of The Amazing Race 5 to give the network its first Tuesday evening premiere week victory since the late 80's/early 90's glory days of ABC's Who's The Boss, Moonlighting, and Roseanne.
'The Amazing Race 5' runner-ups Colin Guinn and Christie Woods get engaged on live TV
September 22, 2004
Did the on-air engagement of Survivor: All-Stars finalists Amber Brkich and "Boston Rob" Mariano start a new reality TV trend?
Married parents Chip & Kim McAllister win CBS's 'The Amazing Race 5'
September 22, 2004
In a minor upset, Chip and Kim McAllister, the "married parents" team from Coto de Caza, California, were the first team to reach the finish line in Dallas, Texas, and thus became the winners of CBS's Emmy-winning The Amazing Race 5.
Drew Daniel defeats Michael "Cowboy" Ellis to win CBS's 'Big Brother 5'
September 22, 2004
In a tight 4-3 jury vote seen during last night's live finale of CBS's Big Brother 5, Drew Daniel, a 22-year-old single recent college graduate from Urbana, Ohio, defeated Michael Ellis (aka "Cowboy"), a 23-year-old security officer from Durant, Oklahoma, to win the reality show's $500,000 grand prize. As the program's runner-up, Cowboy will receive $50,000.
'Celebrity Mole: Yucatan' wins Outstanding Enhanced Television Emmy
September 22, 2004
The respected ABC reality series The Mole may be gone, but it will live on in the record books as a 2004 Emmy winner.
'Survivor: Vanuatu' Episode 2 'State of the Spoiling'
September 21, 2004
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the second episode of Survivor: Vanuatu is now available.
Mark Burnett seeks post-prison Martha Stewart for reality show
September 21, 2004
How does a celebrity famous as a domestic diva restore her reputation after four felony convictions and prison time for lying to the U.S. government?
'The Restaurant' no more -- Jeffrey Chodorow closes Rocco's on 22nd Street
September 21, 2004
Not with a bang, but a whimper.
Ratings: 'Apprentice 2' rebounds with second episode, ranks as the week's top program in Adults 18-49
September 21, 2004
The NFL is gone from Thursday night, and Donald Trump and NBC couldn't be happier. With ABC's special Thursday night broadcast of the football league's season opener not an issue last week, the second edition of The Apprentice rebounded sharply in the ratings, soaring 26% above the previous week's premiere rating and ending up as the ratings week's top-ranked show in the Adults 18-49 demographic.
Survivor: Vanuatu - Episode 1 summary
September 21, 2004
"When The Men Were Men And The Women Were Pissed Off," our episode summary for the premiere episode of the CBS's Survivor: Vanuatu -- Islands Of Fire, written by Bebo, is now available.
The Apprentice 2 - Episode 2 summary
September 21, 2004
"But... I Don’t Have My Bag," our episode summary for the second episode of the second season of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by idiotcowboy, is now available.
Dream Job 2 - Episode 1 summary
September 21, 2004
"What, No Ram-a-Lam-a-Ham-Jam?," our episode summary for the premiere episode of the second season of ESPN's Dream Job series, written by jack_bauer, is now available.
'The Amazing Race' wins second straight Outstanding Reality/Competition Program Emmy
September 21, 2004
At a time when Viacom co-COO (and CBS TV chief) Les Moonves needed a friend at the Emmys, he found The Amazing Race ... again.
'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' wins 2004 Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program
September 21, 2004
The ratings may be slipping, but the acclaim from its peers is still there for the Bravo/NBC reality series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
Ratings: 'Survivor: Vanuatu' beats NBC's 'Joey', premieres to over 20 million viewers
September 20, 2004
The tribe has spoken, and now that his five friendly allies are no longer around, it looks like television viewers are starting to vote Joey Tribbiani off the island.
Drew Daniel evicts Diane Henry, opts to take Michael "Cowboy" Ellis to 'Big Brother 5' finals
September 20, 2004
After winning a three-part challenge to become Big Brother 5's twelfth and final Head of Household, Drew Daniel opted to evict Diane Henry, his house girlfriend, during Friday evening's special Big Brother 5 broadcast.
The Amazing Race 5 - Episode 11 summary
September 19, 2004
"My Ox is Broken!!," our episode summary for the eleventh episode of CBS' The Amazing Race 5 series, written by TeamJoisey, is now available.
The Benefactor - Episode 1 summary
September 17, 2004
"No, Actually Your Game IS Pretty Stupid," our episode summary for the premiere episode of ABC's The Benefactor series, written by DarkLotus, is now available.
Brook Geraghty gets the first boot from 'Survivor: Vanuatu'
September 17, 2004
In a surprise decision, despite the presence of Chris Daugherty, who had single-handedly lost the first challenge for the men, the men's Lopevi tribe opted to vote out Brook Geraghty, the 27-year-old project manager from Winthrop, Massachusetts, in a 5-3-1 split Tribal Council vote during last night's Survivor: Vanuatu premiere.
The Real World: Philadelphia - Episode 2 summary
September 16, 2004
"Crime and Lack of Punishment," our episode summary for the second episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by Skiver, is now available.
Last Comic Standing 3 - Episode 4 summary
September 16, 2004
"Final Clown Upright," our episode summary for the fourth episode of NBC's third edition of its Last Comic Standing series, written by LeftPinky, is now available.
'Survivor: Vanuatu' to feature online talk show co-hosted by Richard Hatch
September 16, 2004
Following in the footsteps of this summer's House Calls: The Big Brother Talk Show, CBS has announced that the fall season of its biggest reality show, Survivor, will also feature its own live Internet talk show. Survivor Live: The Internet Talk Show, a one-hour streaming video program, will premiere Thursday, September 16 at 2PM ET and air twice-weekly on Thursdays and Fridays at 2PM ET.
Jennifer 'Nakomis' Dedmon becomes the eleventh houseguest to be evicted from the 'Big Brother 5' house
September 15, 2004
After being nominated for eviction by Drew Daniel, the eleventh Head of Household, Jennifer Dedmon (aka "Nakomis"), was evicted last night from the Big Brother 5 house.
Big Brother 5 - Episode 29 summary
September 15, 2004
"One More Down, Three Left!," our episode summary for the twenty-ninth episode of CBS' Big Brother 5 series, written by andee, is now available.
The Complex - Episode 3 summary
September 15, 2004
"Those Classy Vertical Blinds," our episode summary for the third episode of Fox's The Complex series, written by MTW1961, is now available.
Reality TV World goes behind the scenes of 'Starting Over's new Los Angeles home
September 15, 2004
For its new second season that began broadcasting this week, Bunim-Murray’s “Starting Over” daytime reality series is getting its own chance at a new start by vacating its original Chicago-based home, and taking root in a Spanish-style $6 million home nestled in the Hollywood Hills.
'Idol' creator sues Simon Cowell and Fremantle Media over new UK 'The X-Factor' reality show
September 14, 2004
The growth of reality TV programming might have been bad news for television actors and writers, but there's one group that certainly seems to be benefiting -- lawyers.
NFL tackles Trump for a loss as new 'Apprentice' premiere draws lowest Thursday ratings ever
September 13, 2004
The National Football League might have finally succeeded in getting Donald Trump to stop doing something that, despite numerous correction attempts, the press couldn't -- namely get the self-promoting Donald to stop (incorrectly) referring to The Apprentice as "the number one show on television."
The Apprentice 2 - Episode 1 summary
September 13, 2004
"Boys and Their Toys," our episode summary for the premiere episode of the second season of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by Bucky Katt, is now available.
Big Brother 5 - Episode 27 summary
September 13, 2004
"A Faery Tale," our episode summary for the twenty-seventh episode of CBS' Big Brother 5 series, written by strid333, is now available.
The Real World: Philadelphia - Episode 1 summary
September 13, 2004
"Love Fest In The Love Nest!," our episode summary for the premiere episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by volsfan, is now available.
CBS delays 'The Amazing Race 6' until late October or November
September 13, 2004
Nothing has ever seemed to come easy for Race fans, and despite the dominating ratings performance of this summer's The Amazing Race 5, it turns out that once TAR5 ends next week, Race fans are going to have to wait at least a month to get their TAR fix back.
'Survivor: Vanuatu' Episode 1 'State of the Spoiling'
September 13, 2004
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the first episode of Survivor: Vanuatu is now available.
The Amazing Race 5 - Episode 10 summary
September 13, 2004
"Stop Making Rory Fart!," our episode summary for the tenth episode of CBS' The Amazing Race 5 series, written by Esbea, is now available.
NBC's latest 'Last Comic Standing' edition struggling to attract fall viewers
September 11, 2004
The early returns are in regarding NBC's attempt to transform its Last Comic Standing series from summer filler to fall programming feature -- and so far, things aren't looking too good for the Jay Mohr-hosted reality series.
Karen O’Neil-Ganci becomes the tenth houseguest to be evicted from the 'Big Brother 5' house
September 10, 2004
After being nominated for eviction by Jennifer Dedmon (aka "Nakomis"), the tenth Head of Household, Karen O’Neil-Ganci was evicted last night from the Big Brother 5 house by her fellow houseguests.
'Spoiler Island' fantasy game launches for the 'Survivor: Vanuatu' season
September 10, 2004
Reality TV World's Spoiler Island fantasy prediction game has opened for Survivor: Vanuatu -- Islands of Fire Episode 1 picks.
Big Brother 5 - Episode 26 summary
September 9, 2004
"Whatever Happened to Da Girl's Club?," our episode summary for the twenty-sixth episode of CBS' Big Brother 5 series, written by andee, is now available.
Ratings: Fox's 'Next Great Champ' gets KO'd in premiere
September 9, 2004
Fox might have won its battle with Mark Burnett and gotten its The Next Great Champ reality boxing series on the air well before NBC's The Contender, but if the ratings for Tuesday's premiere episode are any indication, it doesn't look like it emerged from the fight with much of a prize.
UPN unveils 'America's Next Top Model 3' contestants
September 9, 2004
UPN has unveiled the identities of the finalists who will compete on the upcoming "third cycle" of its hit America's Next Top Model series, and as the show's ratings continue to grow, apparently so does the size of its cast.
ABC releases identities of sixth 'Bachelor' edition's bachelorettes
September 8, 2004
ABC has released the names and profile information of the twenty-five women that will be appearing on its upcoming sixth edition of The Bachelor.
Last Comic Standing 3 - Episode 3 summary
September 8, 2004
"Please Sir, I Want Some Mohr," our episode summary for the third episode of NBC's third edition of its Last Comic Standing series, written by grit, is now available.
The Complex - Episode 2 summary
September 8, 2004
"Just Shut-up Rose!," our episode summary for the second episode of Fox's The Complex series, written by volsfan, is now available.Fox teams with Ivana Trump for 'Ivana Young Man' reality special
September 7, 2004
Add the Trumps to the growing list of America's multi-reality show families.
Big Brother 5 - Episode 25 summary
September 6, 2004
"HOH For A Day," our episode summary for the twenty-fifth episode of CBS' Big Brother 5 series, written by AMAI, is now available.
Last Comic Standing 3 - Episode 2 summary
September 6, 2004
"Making Summaries Out Of Nothing At All," our episode summary for the second episode of NBC's third edition of its Last Comic Standing series, written by Estee, is now available.
Marvin Latimer becomes the ninth houseguest to be evicted from the 'Big Brother 5' house
September 5, 2004
After being nominated for eviction by Drew Daniel, the ninth Head of Household, Marvin Latimer was evicted from the Big Brother house during a special live Saturday edition of CBS's Big Brother 5.
Last Comic Standing 3 - Episode 1 summary
September 4, 2004
"Mommy Mommy Mommy," our episode summary for the premiere episode of NBC's third edition of its Last Comic Standing series, written by survivorscott, is now available.
Adria Klein becomes the eighth houseguest to be evicted from the 'Big Brother 5' house
September 4, 2004
After being nominated for eviction by Marvin Latimer, the eighth Head of Household, Adria Klein was evicted on Thursday from the Big Brother 5 house by her fellow houseguests.
Big Brother 5 - Episode 24 summary
September 4, 2004
"House Calls with Gretchen and Marcellas," our episode summary for the twenty-fourth episode of CBS' Big Brother 5 series, written by strid333, is now available.
The Complex - Episode 1 summary
September 4, 2004
"Bob Vila Would Roll Over in His Grave (If He Were Dead)," our episode summary for the premiere episode of Fox's The Complex series, written by StarryLuna, is now available.
Big Brother 5 - Episode 23 summary
September 4, 2004
"An Ice Block’s Chance in Hell of Winning," our episode summary for the twenty-third episode of CBS' Big Brother 5 series, written by Bucky Katt, is now available.
Fox's 'The Next Great Champ' faces new lawsuit alleging idea theft
September 2, 2004
It looks like Fox's copycat reality-competition boxing series The Next Great Champ will end up with as much battling in the courtroom as in the ring.
The Amazing Race 5 - Episode 9 summary
September 2, 2004
"Bald is Beautiful'," our episode summary for the ninth episode of CBS' The Amazing Race 5 series, written by strid333, is now available.
ABC inks British hit 'Supernanny' ... and Fox greenlights 'Nanny 911' clone
September 2, 2004
The "Great Reality-TV Robbery of 2004" at Fox continues unabated.
'Big Brother 5' to evict another houseguest in a special jammed-packed Saturday broadcast
September 1, 2004
After weeks of getting viewers accustomed to Big Brother 5's predictable thrice-weekly format, CBS threw viewers a curve by preempting last Saturday's episode and squeezing both this week's nominations and Power Of Veto challenge and ceremony into yesterday's Tuesday broadcast.
Bravo to air British 'Queer Eye' episodes weekly during September
September 1, 2004
Having already announced plans for a Queer Eye For The Straight Girl spinoff, Bravo is now looking to accomplish what's perhaps the ultimate Holy Grail of international television licensing -- turning an overseas version of a hit American series into a popular American series of its own. Beginning tonight, Wednesday, September 1, Bravo will begin running episodes of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: UK at 10PM ET/PT.
Fox's 'The Next Great Champ' wins First Amendment court fight against NBC's 'The Contender'
September 1, 2004
In a battle between competing reality shows, California courts have once again confirmed that commercial speech is protected by the First Amendment.
