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Reality TV News - May 2002
'Big Brother 3' to premiere on July 10th
May 31, 2002
CBS will send 12 more people into isolation this July, when the third installment of its unscripted series "Big Brother" premieres.
DUMBEST.SHOW.EVER on the way
May 31, 2002
Anna Nicole Smith will be featured in a 6-part reality show. For those of you blessed enough to not know her, she is an archetypal body-altered bimbo (the polite term is "model/actress", although she has done precious little of either outside of a bedroom) who was lucky/conniving enough to marry a doddering near-nonagenarian Texas oilman and take him for a lot of money in the year before he died -- $88 million, to be precise (plus interest, although the case is on appeal).Another "Survivor UK" slinks away
May 31, 2002
"Survivor UK 2" just finished. VERY little US buzz about it. Most interesting notes:
Who Wants to Be a Bimbo?
May 31, 2002
"The Bachelor 2" is casting, according to zap2it.com. If the first series is any indication, the producers will be looking for one sex-crazed guy with a good job and 25 attractive and very loose women. Between Thursday, May 30 and Monday, June 10, the show's producers will travel to Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Miami looking for their perfect contestants.
More 'Osbournes' on MTV This Fall
May 31, 2002
MTV announced Wednesday (May 29) that the highest-rated original series in its history, "The Osbournes," will return in the fall. The new season will feature 20 episodes, double the amount of the show's initial run this spring. MTV also is planning several "Osbournes" specials to keep fans sated through the summer. They'll include a stop at the multi-act Ozzfest concert tour, an Ozzy-and-Sharon special and "a very special dinner with the Osbournes."
The Amazing Race 2 - Finale Summary
May 23, 2002
Our episode summary for The Amazing Race 2 Finale, "What a long strange trip it's been," authored by Lisapooh, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE
Survivor: Marquesas - Episode 13 Summary
May 20, 2002
Our episode summary for "Survivor: Marquesas - Episode 13: 'The Fifth Member Of The Final Four,'" authored by Superman, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE
Survivor: Marquesas - Episode 12 Summary
May 19, 2002
Our episode summary for "Survivor: Marquesas - Episode 12: 'A Tale of Five Idiots ,'" authored by diamond, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE
'The Amazing Race 3' Announced On CBS' Fall 2002 Schedule
May 15, 2002
Same day, same time. I guess we'll be seeing 11 more teams race around the world in September/October.
'Osborunes' commercial pricing breaks $100k, breaks pricing record
May 15, 2002
AdAge.com reports that, already a cultural and ratings success, The Osbournes is now a smash hit for MTV's advertising department.
'The Mole II' to return to the ABC airwaves on May 28th
May 13, 2002
ABC announced Friday that 'The Mole II' is returning for a full run starting Tuesday, May 28.
Survivor: Marquesas - Episode 11 Summary
May 11, 2002
Our episode summary for "Survivor: Marquesas - Episode 11: 'The Return Of The Conjugal Visit,'" authored by ConningOfficer, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE
The Amazing Race 2 - Episode 11 Summary
May 9, 2002
Our episode summary for Episode 11, "I Deserve a Little Shoulder Rub," authored by TeamJoisey, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE
Survivor: Marquesas - Episode 10 Summary
May 6, 2002
Our episode summary for "Survivor: Marquesas - Episode 10: 'OH MY HECK!,'" authored by janisella, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE
The Amazing Race 2 - Episode 10 Summary
May 3, 2002
Our episode summary for Episode 10, "Shortcut To Sheep," authored by GreatDarkSpot, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE
Ethan Confesses: "Yes, I am dating Jennifer Love Hewitt"
May 2, 2002
'Survivor: Africa' winner Ethan Zohn announced on Howard Stern's radio show Monday morning that he and actress Jennifer Love Hewitt are dating.
CBS confirms Thailand as Survivor 5 location
May 1, 2002
CBS announced the location Tuesday (April 30), confirming earlier reports that the Thai government had issued permits to the show to film in the country's Tarutao National Park.
Kelly Osbourne to reecord 'Papa Don't Preach' video
May 1, 2002
MTV.com reports that Ozzy's daughter and reality TV's most famous 17-year-old bar-hopper is filming a clip for her cover of Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach" in Los Angeles this week.
Combat Missions - Episodes 14 & 15 Summary
May 1, 2002
Our episode summary for "Combat Missions - Episodes 14 & 15," authored by SurvivinDawg, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE
