I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.

Giles ,'Beneath You'


Experimental TV: Non-Fiction  

This thread is part of an experiment to discern the Buffistas' future interest in television discussion. It will remain open until June 1st, 2007, upon which date there will be spirited debate regarding the infinite possibilities for our board's development. This thread is for non-fiction tv, including but not limited to documentaries and reality shows. [NAFDA]


DavidS - May 13, 2007 7:03:20 pm PDT #456 of 767
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I think Emmett's getting a man-crush. "That jacket really makes Clinton's eyes pop."


kat perez - May 13, 2007 8:00:53 pm PDT #457 of 767
"We have trust issues." Mylar

Well, Clinton is fabulous! Stacy's kinda scary, although she does have great shoes.

That Survivor ending left me strangely unsatisfied. Still, I think I am now kinda hooked on Survivor. Like I need another reality TV show. China looks like good times.


Hil R. - May 14, 2007 3:56:50 am PDT #458 of 767
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

The past few weeks haven't been so great, but this week's Charm School totally cracked me up. I found it interesting that Darra and Leilene were the two that nobody wanted -- I was thinking that they were the ones that everyone should want on their teams, for exactly the reasons that they ended up being the best team -- Darra knows how to package and promote stuff, and Leilene knows how to get customers over to the table. I thought spraying the perfume on her breasts was maybe a bit much (also, it looked like she sprayed about half a bottle -- that stuff would stink by then), though. And they really had the only good marketing idea in the bunch -- being D-list celebrities from a reality show is what will get them noticed, so use that.


Jessica - May 14, 2007 4:40:45 am PDT #459 of 767
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Survivor was strangely unsatisfying -- after the drama with Dreamz and Yau-Man in the semifinals, the last tribal council felt very much like the producers were going up to people and saying "So, can you uh, go up there and make everything, like, really really personal even though it hasn't been that kind of season up until now? We don't want it to be boring..."

And then Earl winning by a landslide, yawn.

Looking forward to China though. It's been a while since they've been out of the tropics.


sumi - May 14, 2007 6:03:15 am PDT #460 of 767
Art Crawl!!!

NBC's new non-fiction shows:

"THE SINGING BEE" - "The Singing Bee" is a variety-competition show that challenges contestants to accurately sing the lyrics to popular songs -- even when the band stops playing. In this karaoke showdown, there's no middle ground for partially correct answers -- contestants must be perfect or they're out. Family-friendly, broad in appeal and conducive to playing (and singing) along at home, "The Singing Bee" features popular, recognizable music that inspires hilarious wrong answers and amazing performances by those rare contestants who somehow manage to get every word right. "The Singing Bee" is produced by the Gurin Company and Juma Entertainment, LLC. The executive producers are Phil Gurin (NBC's "Miss Universe" franchise) and Robert C. Horowitz ("Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials Top 40 Countdown").

"WORLD MOVES" -- From executive producer Randy Jackson ("American Idol") and the creators of the World Hip Hop Championship comes one of the most visual and captivating performance competition shows ever to hit TV. Thousands of dance teams from around the world will audition for their shot to come to Los Angeles and compete for a global championship and an international touring contract. The live television event features young teams of five to seven members demonstrating their athleticism, creativity and innovative choreography in a presentation that highlights both the competition and the personal drama unfolding within each team. Viewers from across the globe will vote via the Internet, by text message, or by phone to eliminate one team each week. Ultimately, it's not just about winning a competition; "World Moves" involves stories that change lives and bring the world together. From Warner Horizon Television, the series is executive-produced by Jackson ("American Idol," Dream Merchant 21 Entertainment), Rob Lee (President, Bayonne Entertainment, "Blow Out," "House of Carters"), Howard Schwartz ("Hip Hop International, World Hip Hop Championship), Karen Schwartz (Hip Hop International, World Hip Hop Championship) and Harriet Sternberg (Dream Merchant 21 Entertainment).


sumi - May 14, 2007 6:03:22 am PDT #461 of 767
Art Crawl!!!

So not worth reading twice!


Sophia Brooks - May 14, 2007 6:11:11 am PDT #462 of 767
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

I am embarrassed to say I think I would like The Singing Bee. Or would if the songs were, say from musicals or other music I actually know!


sumi - May 14, 2007 6:16:29 am PDT #463 of 767
Art Crawl!!!

Actually - both shows look pretty good and more interesting than MUCH of what's out there in terms of contests.


Kathy A - May 14, 2007 10:38:39 am PDT #464 of 767
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

I probably would watch "The Singing Bee" at least once, but if it's all about embarrassing someone who screws up, I'm not watching it twice.

I caught part of the "What Not to Wear" marathon over the weekend, and had a lot of fun. I did feel sorry for that one woman who had severe sticker shock at the first thing she looked at on Shopping Day #1, so much so that she said, "I can't do this," started to cry, and walked off camera. She did have one of the better hair/makeup changes I'd seen, so that her longer, frizzier hair ended up being curly and glam!


Vortex - May 14, 2007 10:47:39 am PDT #465 of 767
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I had a friend submitted to What Not To Wear (I didn't get to participate though), and she ended up leaving before it was over. She said "despite the free clothes, I just didn't want to sit there feeling bad about myself." And she is not sensitive at all. She was excited about it, but she said that they made her feel bad and didn't want to listen to her style.