This thread is for non-fiction TV, including but not limited to reality television (So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef: Masters, Project Runway), documentaries (The History Channel, The Discovery Channel), and sundry (Expedition Africa, Mythbusters), et al. [NAFDA]
Agent Mark Somers, (Code Name: Unctuous Haircut)
I don't even watch anything on Food Network so I have no idea to whom Bourdain is referring, but by God that description is a thing of beauty.
Hec and I were talking about Bourdain the other day: he's living the dream life that so many Buffistas deserve, having found people willing to pay him scads of money, essentially, just to be himself in public. He totally needs to set up a foundation, and then award a grant to the House of Reason, among other worthies.
I can't remember which came first, reading Allyson's pitch chapter ("Save Firefly") or
Kitchen Confidential
but I remember noting when reading one or the other that she and Bourdain have written similar memoirs. Allyson should have a "No Reservations" but for fandom.
Cereal: the reported "twist" in Rob Mariano's reality show is bugnuts: [link]
Oh, no way. How is that ever going to work?
I appreciate the creativity, but I'm not sure I can watch a show full of people like that. Although I could probably watch a show with a dozen Rob Marianos. That would be fun.
Hee, totally.
I'll forgive them lots if they get
Grampa Simpson
to explain the concept to the audience. But I don't get where they think
they're going to scrape that much money from.
SYTYCD:
The dancing seems better this season (fewer problems, anyway), the choreography not as good. Or maybe just not as engaging.
The only dance that has been memorable to me is Hok and Jamie's hummingbird/flower dance.
Love, love, love. This made me sad to lose Hok. I still think it was the right choice, but it really showed his talent when he had something to work with.
One of the guys in the article said he wouldn't mind taking everyone else's money. But, would he be willing to risk all of his? That's pure craziness. Unless you're the lucky bastard that gets to be part of the show that has only $3,749.00 in their checking account.
Unless you're the lucky bastard that gets to be part of the show that has only $3,749.00 in their checking account.
This is an interesting point. If it's a voting/elimination show a la Survivor, this guy has a handicap. Which kind of makes me salivate a little for this show-- I love fiendish strategery!
