Miscellaneous Reality TV News

Miscellaneous Reality TV News

'Blind Date' producer teams with Classmates.com for new show
July 7, 2002
Matthew Papish, an executive producer of "Blind Date," has signed a development deal with Classmates Online Inc., which owns the Classmates.com website for people looking to track down old classmates or colleagues. The partners are looking to develop a TV show based on the people who use the site.
So you wanna be on a reality tv show?
June 24, 2002
Itching to make a fool of yourself? Or simply in need of cash -- something in the range of, oh...a million dollars? Then you sound like a prime candidate for 15 minutes of stardom on reality TV. To help you take the first steps, Enterainment Weekly has compiled a guide to the application process, with advice from EW.com and the producers of 'The Bachelor,' 'Dog Eat Dog,' 'Fear Factor,' 'The Real World,' and 'Survivor ' about the essential do's (cultivate your charisma) and don'ts (come across as a ''media whore''). Read on -- and then get ready for your closeup!
MTV Sued Over Reality Show Corpse Gag
June 12, 2002
How's this for a funny idea? We take an unsuspecting couple, give them a Vegas vacation -- and film their reaction when they find a mutilated corpse in their room.
Another "Survivor UK" slinks away
May 31, 2002
"Survivor UK 2" just finished. VERY little US buzz about it. Most interesting notes:
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hitlon sent back to original Los Angeles jail
June 17, 2000
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hitlon sent back to original Los Angeles jail
NBC orders 'Who Do You Think You Are' celebrity genealogy series
November 30, -0001
Celebrities apparently fall out of some pretty interesting family trees.
TLC's new 'Hard Shine' reality competition series to premiere July 12
November 30, -0001
TLC has announced the premiere of Hard Shine, a new reality competition series that will follow hot rod craftsman Jimmy Shine as he gives five trainees five months to prove they deserve a full-time position building hot rods at his SO-CAL Speed Shop.