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Non-Fiction TV: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own

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]


sumi - Jun 16, 2007 2:46:44 pm PDT #22 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

I've got the dog show on Animal Planet and they just did a little piece about a woman who has Bedlington Terriers and they showed some pups: it's another breed born dark that gets lighter as they age. Cutepies too.


le nubian - Jun 16, 2007 3:26:40 pm PDT #23 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

SYTYCD:

Danny...

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libkitty - Jun 16, 2007 3:31:45 pm PDT #24 of 23273
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs

What are Nigel's credentials for being a judge?

He produces the show, but other than that I don't know. I did miss Mia. I always like when she's on the show. I like Mary Murphy, but she kind of drives me crazy sometimes.


Amy - Jun 16, 2007 4:56:37 pm PDT #25 of 23273
Because books.

Ever since seeing this video [link] I've been obsessed with Paul Potts on Britain's Got Talent. Last I heard he made the Semis and was a pretty good bet for the finals.

My husband sent me the link to those videos yesterday, connie. He's amazing! I love the fact that audience adored him, too, because I bet only a very small percentage of them listen to opera anywhere near regularly.


Stephanie - Jun 16, 2007 5:04:48 pm PDT #26 of 23273
Trust my rage

He has a great voice but I think he's so likable because he's such a humble guy. I love the first video connie linked to where you can see Simon Cowell sort of drop his jaw and actually focus in on the guy.


sj - Jun 16, 2007 5:04:54 pm PDT #27 of 23273
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

What do people think of this season's Top Chef?


Stephanie - Jun 16, 2007 5:06:17 pm PDT #28 of 23273
Trust my rage

I think it was not exactly fair to force people to pick such a wide variety of proteins. Alligator tail and razor clams are supposed to be comparable?

I like the guy who stood up to Anthony Bourdain. Points for having guts.


sj - Jun 16, 2007 5:11:23 pm PDT #29 of 23273
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I like the guy who stood up to Anthony Bourdain. Points for having guts.

I loved that! It seemed like the perfect way to earn Bourdain's respect. I hope there is more Bourdain this season.


sumi - Jun 16, 2007 5:29:42 pm PDT #30 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

I loved the challenge!

I think that the contestants are so much better overall than last seasons.

ION, A&E has a new show about a matchmaker that is on RIGHT NOW. So far, enjoyable.


le nubian - Jun 16, 2007 7:07:38 pm PDT #31 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

I like this season of "Top Chef." The chefs seem so much more skilled than last season's assholes. I agree that last week's challenge had too many varied kinds of meat (i.e. best tender, best in soups, don't overcook). I wish they had a small very basic book on guidelines and rules for the more exotic meats so that people who picked last weren't so inconvenienced.