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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]
Wait. I just started watching the Miss America reality show hosted by Michael Urie from Ugly Betty, and I just remembered.... Vanessa Williams.
Also, the other day my coworker was like, "I don't get what that show is about." I said, "They're beauty queens, he's gay, what's not to get??"
I just posted over in Natter about watching the first two eps of "How to Look Good Naked" on Lifetime OnDemand--to summarize, I liked it! Carson Kressley does do some of his scripted schtick, but when he's being one-to-one with the woman, he's very believable and personable, and actually seems to be someone I wouldn't mind being buddies with.
I love that they take a photo of the woman in her underwear and blazon it (headless) on the side of a building in Santa Monica to ask passerbys what they think, and then show the footage to the woman in the beginning of their week with her. Then, at the end of the week, they take one of the photo shoot pictures and do the same thing, with the woman herself asking people what they think of her picture.
Ooh, I really like "How To Look Good Naked!" It's like the best parts of the original British What Not To Wear -- I always loved when Trinny and Susanah got in the 360 with the woman in her knickers.
This kind of show does always make me want to go get fitted for a $50 bra.
From the Reality Wanted interview with Kynt and Vyxsin:
A. Vyxsin: We tried to get ourselves in a more physical mindset. As viewers have seen many of the amazing race casts are the outdoor sporty types. Kynt and I don’t spend much time doing those things, though we did some physical prep work prior to leaving for the show.
Q. Mark RealityWanted.com: Did you guys start running or hiking?
A. Vyxsin: We actually spent time with my dad. My dad was in the army and ran Kynt and I through some army training drills, obstacle courses, rock climbing, repelling, etc.
Q. Mark RealityWanted.com: Wow, very cool that your dad helped you both out. I know you can’t tell me now but I am sure we will see how it helped you guys during the show.
A. Vyxsin: It was great to have that preparation. We actually took Kynt camping for the first time. It helped my dad and Kynt bond since my dad was wary of Kynt. Training helped bring them closer together and it was also great for Kynt and I. The whole time we have been together we have not done normal couple stuff like biking or walking in the park. It was great to connect in another way.
You guys have convinced me to try On Demand for the first time...except then "How To Look Good Naked" isn't showing up for me! It's telling me it has video problems! (BBCAmerica On Demand works fine though. Hrm)
the first ep is available free on itunes.
Hey, they've been advertising an ICA battle between Batali and Jamie Oliver and it's new - I thought that Food Network was dumping Batali?
I thought that it was an old battle.
Batali's in the intro for the current season, but I haven't seen him battle yet. I read something a few weeks ago where he basically said that he was way too good for the Food Network, but was staying on as an Iron Chef as a HUGE FAVOR.