Friday, June 23, 2006
24. Reality TV shows - keeping track
This list of reality TV shows is far from complete. These are only those reality TV shows I am interested in, or might be interested in, or that otherwise catch my eye. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reality_tv. Scroll down to "See Also" for long lists divided up into categories.
SPOILER Warning: Winners are named!
1. 24
1b. Airline [UK; Ch.4; Tim Flavin; 1998]
Airline is a British reality show that showcases the daily happenings of passengers, ground workers and on-board staff members of Britania and later easyJet in the British version. The show in the UK has been shown since 1998 on ITV (ITV1) and on syndication on Sky Travel. From time to time, the American A&E television channel shows the UK version of Airline, which they call Airline UK.
S1. 1998 [highlights V1 and V2 available on DVD]
2. Airline [US; ?; ?; 2004-2005]
Airline is an American television reality show that showcases the daily happenings of passengers, ground workers and on-board staff members of Southwest in the American version. The American version started in 2004 on the A&E television channel, and in the UK on ITV1 as Airline USA.
S1. 2004 =? [available on DVD] [watched on DVD in July 2006]
This hit reality-TV series takes viewers behind the ticket counter, into the cockpit and beyond the airport tarmac. "Airline" chronicles the ups and downs of passengers who board Southwest flights at Los Angeles International and Chicago's Midway Airport. You'll get a bird's-eye view of Southwest's controlled chaos -- from the pilots to the check-in staff and supervisors who are often on the receiving end of irate customers' wrath.
S2. 2005
S3. 2006
SPOILER Warning: Winners are named!
1. 24
1b. Airline [UK; Ch.4; Tim Flavin; 1998]
Airline is a British reality show that showcases the daily happenings of passengers, ground workers and on-board staff members of Britania and later easyJet in the British version. The show in the UK has been shown since 1998 on ITV (ITV1) and on syndication on Sky Travel. From time to time, the American A&E television channel shows the UK version of Airline, which they call Airline UK.
S1. 1998 [highlights V1 and V2 available on DVD]
2. Airline [US; ?; ?; 2004-2005]
Airline is an American television reality show that showcases the daily happenings of passengers, ground workers and on-board staff members of Southwest in the American version. The American version started in 2004 on the A&E television channel, and in the UK on ITV1 as Airline USA.
S1. 2004 =? [available on DVD] [watched on DVD in July 2006]
This hit reality-TV series takes viewers behind the ticket counter, into the cockpit and beyond the airport tarmac. "Airline" chronicles the ups and downs of passengers who board Southwest flights at Los Angeles International and Chicago's Midway Airport. You'll get a bird's-eye view of Southwest's controlled chaos -- from the pilots to the check-in staff and supervisors who are often on the receiving end of irate customers' wrath.
S2. 2005
S3. 2006
3. The Amazing Race [US; CBS; Phil Keoghan; Jerry Bruckheimer; 2002-]
S1. 2001 =Rob Frisbee & Brennan Swain over Frank & Margarita [watched some of it when it aired] [available on DVD-769 mins.] [watched on DVD in July 2006]
An instant phenomenon, the Emmy-winning "The Amazing Race" raised the bar for television reality programs. This inaugural season introduces the show's concept, which features rival teams traversing the globe competing for a million-dollar cash prize. Facing mental and physical challenges, contestants must not only outwit their opponents, but also keep their cool when complications arise and personalities clash within their own ranks.
S2. 2002 =?
S3. 2002 =?
S4. 2003 =Reichen Lehmkuhl & Chip Arndt over Kelly Parks & Jon Corso
S5. 2004 =Chip McAllister & Kim McAllister over Colin Guinn & Christie Woods
S6. 2004 =Freddy Holiday & Kendra Bentlry over Kris Perkins & Jon Buehler
S7. 2005 =Uchenna Agu & Joyce Agu over Amber Brkich & Rob Mariano [available on DVD]
S8. 2005 Family Edition =Linz family over Bransen family
S9. 2006 =B.J. & Tyler over Eric & Jeremy
S1. 2001 =Rob Frisbee & Brennan Swain over Frank & Margarita [watched some of it when it aired] [available on DVD-769 mins.] [watched on DVD in July 2006]
An instant phenomenon, the Emmy-winning "The Amazing Race" raised the bar for television reality programs. This inaugural season introduces the show's concept, which features rival teams traversing the globe competing for a million-dollar cash prize. Facing mental and physical challenges, contestants must not only outwit their opponents, but also keep their cool when complications arise and personalities clash within their own ranks.
S2. 2002 =?
S3. 2002 =?
S4. 2003 =Reichen Lehmkuhl & Chip Arndt over Kelly Parks & Jon Corso
S5. 2004 =Chip McAllister & Kim McAllister over Colin Guinn & Christie Woods
S6. 2004 =Freddy Holiday & Kendra Bentlry over Kris Perkins & Jon Buehler
S7. 2005 =Uchenna Agu & Joyce Agu over Amber Brkich & Rob Mariano [available on DVD]
S8. 2005 Family Edition =Linz family over Bransen family
S9. 2006 =B.J. & Tyler over Eric & Jeremy
4. An American Family [US; PBS; ?; 1973]
The first reality show in the modern sense was the PBS series An American Family. Twelve parts were broadcast in the United States in 1973. The series dealt with a nuclear family going through a divorce.
S1. 1973 =?
5. American Idol [US; FOX; Ryan Seacrest, and Brian Dunkleman (2002); 2002-2006]
S1. 2002 =Kelly Clarkson over Justin Guarini [watched bits and pieces now and then] [highlights on DVD] [watched best of 1-4 on DVD in July 2006] [worst of 1-4 on DVD]
S2. 2003 =Ruben Studdard over Clay Aiken [watched best of 1-4 on DVD in 2006] [worst of 1-4 on DVD]
S3. 2004 =Fantasie Barrino over Diana DeGarmo [watched best of 1-4 on DVD in 2006] [worst of 1-4 on DVD]
S4. 2005 =Carrie Underwood over Bo Rice [watched best of 1-4 on DVD in 2006] [worst of 1-4 on DVD]
S5 2006 =Taylor Hicks over Katharine McPhee
S1. 1973 =?
5. American Idol [US; FOX; Ryan Seacrest, and Brian Dunkleman (2002); 2002-2006]
S1. 2002 =Kelly Clarkson over Justin Guarini [watched bits and pieces now and then] [highlights on DVD] [watched best of 1-4 on DVD in July 2006] [worst of 1-4 on DVD]
S2. 2003 =Ruben Studdard over Clay Aiken [watched best of 1-4 on DVD in 2006] [worst of 1-4 on DVD]
S3. 2004 =Fantasie Barrino over Diana DeGarmo [watched best of 1-4 on DVD in 2006] [worst of 1-4 on DVD]
S4. 2005 =Carrie Underwood over Bo Rice [watched best of 1-4 on DVD in 2006] [worst of 1-4 on DVD]
S5 2006 =Taylor Hicks over Katharine McPhee
S6 2007 =
6. American Inventor [US; ABC; Matt Galant; 2006]
S1. 2006 =Janusz Liberkowski (Anecia Safety Capsule) over Ed Hall (Word Ace) [watched all except Finale]
7. America's Got Talent [US; NBC; Regis Philbin; 2006]
S1. 2006 =Bianca Ryan won over Taylor Ware and Celtic Spring
8. America's Next Top Model [US; UPN; Tyra Banks; 2003-2006]
S1. 2003 =? [available on DVD]
S2. 2004 =?
S3. 2004 =?
S4. 2005 =?
S5. 2006 =?
S6. 2006 =?
9. The Apprentice (Donald Trump) [US; NBC; Donald Trump; 2004-2006]
S1. 2004 =Bill Rancic over Kwame Jackson
S2. 2004 =Kelly Perdew over Jennifer Massey
S3. 2005 Street Smarts Versus Book Smarts =Kendra Todd over Tana Dowdell
S4. 2005 =Randal Pinkett over Rebecca Jarvis
S5. 2006 =Sean Yazbeck over Lee Bienstock
6. American Inventor [US; ABC; Matt Galant; 2006]
S1. 2006 =Janusz Liberkowski (Anecia Safety Capsule) over Ed Hall (Word Ace) [watched all except Finale]
7. America's Got Talent [US; NBC; Regis Philbin; 2006]
S1. 2006 =Bianca Ryan won over Taylor Ware and Celtic Spring
8. America's Next Top Model [US; UPN; Tyra Banks; 2003-2006]
S1. 2003 =? [available on DVD]
S2. 2004 =?
S3. 2004 =?
S4. 2005 =?
S5. 2006 =?
S6. 2006 =?
9. The Apprentice (Donald Trump) [US; NBC; Donald Trump; 2004-2006]
S1. 2004 =Bill Rancic over Kwame Jackson
S2. 2004 =Kelly Perdew over Jennifer Massey
S3. 2005 Street Smarts Versus Book Smarts =Kendra Todd over Tana Dowdell
S4. 2005 =Randal Pinkett over Rebecca Jarvis
S5. 2006 =Sean Yazbeck over Lee Bienstock
S6. 2007 =? [Coming in January 2007 from LA]
10. The Apprentice (Martha Stewart) [US; NBC; Martha Stewart; 2005]
S1. 2005 =Dawna Stone over Bethenny Frankel
11. Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts [US; ?; Arthur Godfrey; 1948-]
S1. 1948- =? [watched a little of it as a kid]
12. Average Joe [US; NBC; Kathy Griffin; 2003-2005]
S1. 2003 =Melana Scantlin chose Jason Peoples over Adam Mesh
S2. 2004 Hawaii =Larissa Meek chose Gil Hyatt over Brian Worth
S3. 2004 Adam Returns =Adam Mesh chose Samantha Trenk over Rachel Goetz
S4. 2005 The Joes Strike Back =Anna Chudoba chose Nathan Griffin over Rocky Fain
10. The Apprentice (Martha Stewart) [US; NBC; Martha Stewart; 2005]
S1. 2005 =Dawna Stone over Bethenny Frankel
11. Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts [US; ?; Arthur Godfrey; 1948-]
S1. 1948- =? [watched a little of it as a kid]
12. Average Joe [US; NBC; Kathy Griffin; 2003-2005]
S1. 2003 =Melana Scantlin chose Jason Peoples over Adam Mesh
S2. 2004 Hawaii =Larissa Meek chose Gil Hyatt over Brian Worth
S3. 2004 Adam Returns =Adam Mesh chose Samantha Trenk over Rachel Goetz
S4. 2005 The Joes Strike Back =Anna Chudoba chose Nathan Griffin over Rocky Fain
13. The Bachelor [US; ABC; Chris Harrison; 2002-2006]
S1. 2002 =Alex Michel chose Amanda Marsh over Trisha Rehn [watched highlights version on DVD]
S2. 2002 =?
S3. 2003 =?
S4. 2003 =?
S5. 2004 =?
S6. 2004 =Byron Velvick chose Mary Delgado over Tanya Michel
S7. 2005 =Charlie O'Connell chose Sarah Brice over Krisily Kennedy
S8. 2006 =Travis Stork chose ? over ?
14. The Bachelorette [US; ABC; Chris Harrison; 2003-2005]
S1. 2003 =Trisha Rehn chose ? over ?
S2. 2004 =?
S3. 2005 =? [watched several episodes]
15. Beat the Clock [US; ?; ?; 1950-]
S1. 1950- [watched it some as a kid]
16. Big Brother [US; CBS; Julie Chen; 2000-2006]
S1. 2000 =?
S2. 2001 =?
S3. 2002 =? [available on DVD]
S4. 2003 X-Factor =Jun Song 6/1 over Alison Irwin [available on DVD]
S5. 2004 Project Do Not Assume =Drew Daniel 4/3 over Michael 'Cowboy' Ellis
S6. 2005 Summer Of Secrets =Maggie Ausburn 4/3 over Ivette Corredero
S7. 2006 All-Star =Mike "boogie" Malin 6/1 over Erika Landin
S1. 2002 =Alex Michel chose Amanda Marsh over Trisha Rehn [watched highlights version on DVD]
S2. 2002 =?
S3. 2003 =?
S4. 2003 =?
S5. 2004 =?
S6. 2004 =Byron Velvick chose Mary Delgado over Tanya Michel
S7. 2005 =Charlie O'Connell chose Sarah Brice over Krisily Kennedy
S8. 2006 =Travis Stork chose ? over ?
14. The Bachelorette [US; ABC; Chris Harrison; 2003-2005]
S1. 2003 =Trisha Rehn chose ? over ?
S2. 2004 =?
S3. 2005 =? [watched several episodes]
15. Beat the Clock [US; ?; ?; 1950-]
S1. 1950- [watched it some as a kid]
16. Big Brother [US; CBS; Julie Chen; 2000-2006]
S1. 2000 =?
S2. 2001 =?
S3. 2002 =? [available on DVD]
S4. 2003 X-Factor =Jun Song 6/1 over Alison Irwin [available on DVD]
S5. 2004 Project Do Not Assume =Drew Daniel 4/3 over Michael 'Cowboy' Ellis
S6. 2005 Summer Of Secrets =Maggie Ausburn 4/3 over Ivette Corredero
S7. 2006 All-Star =Mike "boogie" Malin 6/1 over Erika Landin
17. The Biggest Loser [US; NBC; Caroline Rhea; 2004-2006]
S1. 2004 =? [watched it most briefly]
S2. 2005 =? [watched it most briefly]
S3. 2006 =
18. Boot Camp [US; FOX; 4 DIs; 2001]
S1. 2001 =Jen Whitlow over Ryan Wolff
19. Brat Camp [US; ABC; ?; 2005]
S1. 2005 =? [watched a little of it now and then]
20. Candid Camera [US; ?; Allen Funt; 1948-]
S1. 1948-
...many...
S? -? =? [watched some of it as a kid]
S1. 2004 =? [watched it most briefly]
S2. 2005 =? [watched it most briefly]
S3. 2006 =
18. Boot Camp [US; FOX; 4 DIs; 2001]
S1. 2001 =Jen Whitlow over Ryan Wolff
19. Brat Camp [US; ABC; ?; 2005]
S1. 2005 =? [watched a little of it now and then]
20. Candid Camera [US; ?; Allen Funt; 1948-]
S1. 1948-
...many...
S? -? =? [watched some of it as a kid]
21. The Casino [US; ?; ?; Mark Burnett; ?]
S1. ?
S1. ?
22. Celebrity Duets [US; FOX; ?; 2006]
S1. 2006 =? [watching it now]
23. Celebrity Mole [US; ABC; Ahmad Rashad; 2004]
S1. 2004 Celebrity Mole Hawaii =Frederique Van der Wal was the mole. Kathy Griffin won $233,000. Erik Von Detten runner up. [available on DVD-270 mins.] [watched it on DVD in July 2006]
Ahmad Rashad hosts the first celebrity edition of this reality TV series based on mental toughness and sleuthing out the possible double-agent in the group, all in pursuit of a wad of cash. Seven celebrities - including Kathy Griffin and Frederique Van Der Wal -- journey to Hawaii and face challenges designed to test their determination, but one of them is the mole, a secret agent hired by the TV network to attempt to sabotage the games.
S2. 2004 Celebrity Mole Yucatan =?
24. Changing Rooms [UK; ?; ?; 1996-]
S1. 1996-
25. Colonial House [US; PBS; ?; 2004]
S1. 2004 =? [available on DVD]
26. The Contender [US; NBC, then ESPN; Sylvester Stallone & Sugar Ray Leonard; Mark Burnett; 2004-2005]
S1. 2004? =? [saw some previews; not into boxing at all]
S2. 2005? =? [on ESPN]
S1. 2004 Celebrity Mole Hawaii =Frederique Van der Wal was the mole. Kathy Griffin won $233,000. Erik Von Detten runner up. [available on DVD-270 mins.] [watched it on DVD in July 2006]
Ahmad Rashad hosts the first celebrity edition of this reality TV series based on mental toughness and sleuthing out the possible double-agent in the group, all in pursuit of a wad of cash. Seven celebrities - including Kathy Griffin and Frederique Van Der Wal -- journey to Hawaii and face challenges designed to test their determination, but one of them is the mole, a secret agent hired by the TV network to attempt to sabotage the games.
S2. 2004 Celebrity Mole Yucatan =?
24. Changing Rooms [UK; ?; ?; 1996-]
S1. 1996-
25. Colonial House [US; PBS; ?; 2004]
S1. 2004 =? [available on DVD]
26. The Contender [US; NBC, then ESPN; Sylvester Stallone & Sugar Ray Leonard; Mark Burnett; 2004-2005]
S1. 2004? =? [saw some previews; not into boxing at all]
S2. 2005? =? [on ESPN]
27. COPS [US; FOX; Harry Newman; 1989-2006]
COPS is an American Reality television series that follows police officers, constables, and sherriffs deputies during patrols and other police work. It is one of the longest-running television programs in the United States, and is often considered the original reality television program. Created by John Langley and Malcolm Barbour, it premiered on March 11, 1989. It won the American Television Award in 1993, and has earned four Emmy nominations. It celebrated its 650th episode on May 20, 2006.
S1. 1989
S2. 1990
S1. 1989
S2. 1990
S3. 1991
S4. 1992
S5. 1993
S6. 1994
S7. 1995
S8. 1996
S9. 1997
S10. 1998
S11. 1999
S12. 2000
S13. 2001
S14. 2002
S15. 2003
S16. 2004
S17. 2005
S18. 2006
28. Cupid [US; CBS; Simon Cowell; 2003]
S1. 2003 =Lisa Shannon chose Hank Stepleton over Robert ?
28. Cupid [US; CBS; Simon Cowell; 2003]
S1. 2003 =Lisa Shannon chose Hank Stepleton over Robert ?
29. The Cut [US; CBS; Tommy Hilfiger; 2005]
S1. 2005 =? [watched it till it was shown at odd times, and then pulled, and shown on cable?]
30. Dancing With The Stars [US; ABC; Tom Bergeron & Lisa Canning; 2005]
S1. 2005 =Kelly Monaco, with Alec Mazo, over John O'Hurley, with Charlotte Jorgensen, then the other way in the rematch
S1. 2005 =? [watched it till it was shown at odd times, and then pulled, and shown on cable?]
30. Dancing With The Stars [US; ABC; Tom Bergeron & Lisa Canning; 2005]
S1. 2005 =Kelly Monaco, with Alec Mazo, over John O'Hurley, with Charlotte Jorgensen, then the other way in the rematch
S2. 2006 =Drew Lachy, with Cheryl Burke, over ?, with ?
S3. 2006 =? [watching it now]
31. The Edwardian Country House [UK; Ch.4; ?; 2002]
The Edwardian Country House was an acclaimed British mini-series in the reality tv genre, produced by Channel 4.
It was first aired in the UK in April 2002 and was later broadcast in the U.S. on various PBS stations in 2003 as Manor House, where extra footage was added.
In the series the Olliff-Cooper family are given the identities of turn-of-the-century aristocrats and housed in Manderston, an opulent Scottish country house, where they live for three months in the Edwardian style. Mr. and Dr. Olliff-Cooper become Sir John Olliff-Cooper, Bt, and Lady Olliff-Cooper.
Interest and conflict is provided by the 14 servants, portrayed by individuals from several walks of life. Chief among these was Hugh Edgar, an architect from Surrey, who was cast in the role of the butler.
Participants received instruction and a set of rules by which they were expected to abide for the duration of the experiment. Most of the ‘upstairs’ participants enjoy their time in the house, which is meant to represent the years 1905-1914. Those ‘below stairs’ have a different experience; for those in the lowest ranks, particularly the successive scullery maids, life appears to be intolerable.
S1. 2002 =?
32. Expedition Robinson [Sweden; ?; ?; 1997-]
S1. 1997-
33. Extreme Makeover [US; ABC; ?; 2002-2005]
S1. 2002-3 =?
S2. 2003-4 =? [watched Sandra & Karen on Ep #4 on 14 My 03] [available on DVD]
S3. 2004-5 =?
34. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition [US; ABC; Ty Pennington; 2003-2006]
P1. 2003 =? [Pilot]
S1. 2004 =? [available on DVD]
S2. 2004-5 =? [watched several episodes in a row up through Season Finale of Piestewa, with Jessica Lynch]
S3. 2005-6 =?
35. Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition [US; ABC; ?; ?]
S1. ?
36. The Family [UK; ?; ?; 1974]
The Edwardian Country House was an acclaimed British mini-series in the reality tv genre, produced by Channel 4.
It was first aired in the UK in April 2002 and was later broadcast in the U.S. on various PBS stations in 2003 as Manor House, where extra footage was added.
In the series the Olliff-Cooper family are given the identities of turn-of-the-century aristocrats and housed in Manderston, an opulent Scottish country house, where they live for three months in the Edwardian style. Mr. and Dr. Olliff-Cooper become Sir John Olliff-Cooper, Bt, and Lady Olliff-Cooper.
Interest and conflict is provided by the 14 servants, portrayed by individuals from several walks of life. Chief among these was Hugh Edgar, an architect from Surrey, who was cast in the role of the butler.
Participants received instruction and a set of rules by which they were expected to abide for the duration of the experiment. Most of the ‘upstairs’ participants enjoy their time in the house, which is meant to represent the years 1905-1914. Those ‘below stairs’ have a different experience; for those in the lowest ranks, particularly the successive scullery maids, life appears to be intolerable.
S1. 2002 =?
32. Expedition Robinson [Sweden; ?; ?; 1997-]
S1. 1997-
33. Extreme Makeover [US; ABC; ?; 2002-2005]
S1. 2002-3 =?
S2. 2003-4 =? [watched Sandra & Karen on Ep #4 on 14 My 03] [available on DVD]
S3. 2004-5 =?
34. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition [US; ABC; Ty Pennington; 2003-2006]
P1. 2003 =? [Pilot]
S1. 2004 =? [available on DVD]
S2. 2004-5 =? [watched several episodes in a row up through Season Finale of Piestewa, with Jessica Lynch]
S3. 2005-6 =?
35. Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition [US; ABC; ?; ?]
S1. ?
36. The Family [UK; ?; ?; 1974]
In 1974 a counterpart program [to An American Family], called The Family, was made in the UK, following the working class Wilkins family of Reading.
S1. 1974-
37. Fear Factor [US; NBC; Joe Rogan; 2001-2006]
S1. 2001 =? [available on DVD]
S2. 2002 =?
S3. 2003 =?
S4. 2004 =? [watched several episodes up through the entire 'couples' series]
S5. 2005 =?
S6. 2006 =?
38. Film School [US; ?; ?; ?]
S1. ? =? [available on DVD]
39. Fire Me...Please [US; CBS; Dave Holmes; 2005]
S1. 2005 =? [watched the first two episodes=Cherise Bangs & Rachel Stoite; Katie Wise & guy]
40. For Love or Money [US; NBC; Jordan Murphy; 2003-2004]
S1. 2003 =Rob Campos chose Erin Brodie over Paige Jones
S2. 2003 =Erin Brodie chose Chad Viggiano over Wade Whistler
S3. 2004 =Preston Mercer chose PJ Spillman over Rachael Veltri
S4. 2004 =Rachel Veltri 8 over Andrea Langi 7; Rachel chose Celeb Janus over Mike Deatly
41. Frontier House [US; PBS; ?; 2002]
S1. 2002 =Brooks family of 3, Clune family of 6, and Glenn family of 4 [watched on DVD in 2005]
42. The Gong Show [US; NBC; Chuck Barris; 1976-1980]
S1. 1976- =? [watched it a little]
S2. 1977 =?
S3. 1978 =?
S4. 1979 =?
S5. 1980 =?
S1. 1974-
37. Fear Factor [US; NBC; Joe Rogan; 2001-2006]
S1. 2001 =? [available on DVD]
S2. 2002 =?
S3. 2003 =?
S4. 2004 =? [watched several episodes up through the entire 'couples' series]
S5. 2005 =?
S6. 2006 =?
38. Film School [US; ?; ?; ?]
S1. ? =? [available on DVD]
39. Fire Me...Please [US; CBS; Dave Holmes; 2005]
S1. 2005 =? [watched the first two episodes=Cherise Bangs & Rachel Stoite; Katie Wise & guy]
40. For Love or Money [US; NBC; Jordan Murphy; 2003-2004]
S1. 2003 =Rob Campos chose Erin Brodie over Paige Jones
S2. 2003 =Erin Brodie chose Chad Viggiano over Wade Whistler
S3. 2004 =Preston Mercer chose PJ Spillman over Rachael Veltri
S4. 2004 =Rachel Veltri 8 over Andrea Langi 7; Rachel chose Celeb Janus over Mike Deatly
41. Frontier House [US; PBS; ?; 2002]
S1. 2002 =Brooks family of 3, Clune family of 6, and Glenn family of 4 [watched on DVD in 2005]
42. The Gong Show [US; NBC; Chuck Barris; 1976-1980]
S1. 1976- =? [watched it a little]
S2. 1977 =?
S3. 1978 =?
S4. 1979 =?
S5. 1980 =?
42b. Grease:
43. Hell's Kitchen [US; FOX; Gordon Ramsey; 2005-2006]
S1. 2005 =Michael Wray over Ralph ?
S2. 2006 =Heather West won over Virginia Delbeck
44. I Am a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here [US; ABC; John Lehr; 2003] S1. 2003 =? [watched much of it]
45. I Want To Be A Hilton [US; NBC; Kathy Hilton; 2005]
S1. 2005 =Jared Yates over Jackaay ?
46. The Jerry Springer Show [US; ?; ?; 1991]
43. Hell's Kitchen [US; FOX; Gordon Ramsey; 2005-2006]
S1. 2005 =Michael Wray over Ralph ?
S2. 2006 =Heather West won over Virginia Delbeck
44. I Am a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here [US; ABC; John Lehr; 2003] S1. 2003 =? [watched much of it]
45. I Want To Be A Hilton [US; NBC; Kathy Hilton; 2005]
S1. 2005 =Jared Yates over Jackaay ?
46. The Jerry Springer Show [US; ?; ?; 1991]
Some talk shows, most notably The Jerry Springer Show, which debuted in 1991, try to present real-life drama within the talk show format by putting on guests likely to get into fights with one another on the set.
S1. 1991-
47. Laguna Beach [US; ?; ?; ?]
S1. 2004 =? [available on DVD]
S1. 1991-
47. Laguna Beach [US; ?; ?; ?]
S1. 2004 =? [available on DVD]
MTV's unscripted soap opera chronicles an inseparable clique of eight teenagers living in the swank seaside community of Laguna Beach, Calif., where love triangles, duplicity and small-town biases sometimes eclipse the teens' affluence, airbrushed good looks and seemingly cushy existence. DVD extras include deleted scenes, interviews with the cast, music videos, casting tapes, a sneak preview of the second season and more.
S2. 2005 =? [available on DVD]
Teen angst swells on the shores of Laguna Beach, Calif., in this Gen Y reality TV series from producers at MTV who wanted to create a real-life version of "The O.C." In the show's second season, a new crop of seniors are ruling the school and ready to graduate, led by the confident queen bee Kristen, who has her eye on the dreamy Stephen. A few regulars from Season 1 -- including Lo and Dieter -- also stop by to swap tales about college life.
S3. ?
48. Last Comic Standing [US; ?; ?; 2006]
s1. 2006 =?
48. Last Comic Standing [US; ?; ?; 2006]
s1. 2006 =?
49. The Law Firm [US; NBC; Roy Black; 2005]
S1. 2005 =? [watched first two episodes; then it was pulled and shown on cable]
50. Manor House [US; PBS; ?; 2003]
S1. 2003 =? [Available on DVD]
S1. 2005 =? [watched first two episodes; then it was pulled and shown on cable]
50. Manor House [US; PBS; ?; 2003]
S1. 2003 =? [Available on DVD]
51. The Mole [US; ABC; Anderson Cooper2001-2002]
S1. 2001 =Kathryn Price was the mole; Steven Cowles Jim Morrison [watched on DVD in 2005]
S2. 2001-2 The Next Betrayal =?
52. Murder in Small Town X [US; FOX; Gary Fredo; 2001]
S1. 2001 =Angel Juarbe Jr. won over ? [watched some of it]
53. Newlyweds [US; MTV; Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson; 2003-2005]
S1. 2003 =? [availbale on DVD]
S2. 2004 =? [available on DVD]
S3. 2005 =? [available on DVD]
54. Next Action Star [US; NBC; Tina Malave; 2004]
S1. 2004 =Sean Carrigan & Corinne Van Ryck de Groot
S1. 2001 =Kathryn Price was the mole; Steven Cowles Jim Morrison [watched on DVD in 2005]
S2. 2001-2 The Next Betrayal =?
52. Murder in Small Town X [US; FOX; Gary Fredo; 2001]
S1. 2001 =Angel Juarbe Jr. won over ? [watched some of it]
53. Newlyweds [US; MTV; Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson; 2003-2005]
S1. 2003 =? [availbale on DVD]
S2. 2004 =? [available on DVD]
S3. 2005 =? [available on DVD]
54. Next Action Star [US; NBC; Tina Malave; 2004]
S1. 2004 =Sean Carrigan & Corinne Van Ryck de Groot
55. The 1900 House [UK; Ch.4; ?; 1999]
S1. 1999 =Bowler family of 6 [watched a little of it now and then] [available on DVD]
56. 1940s House [UK; Ch.4; ?; 2001]
S1. 2001 =? [available on DVD]
57. Project Greenlight [US; HBO, then Bravo; Ben Affleck & Matt Damon; 2001-2005]
S1. 2001-2 ='Stolen Summer' [available on DVD]
S2. 2003 ='The Battle of Shaker Heights' [avaialble on DVD]
S3. 2005 ='Feast' [available on DVD]
58. Project Runway [US; Bravo; Heidi Klum; 2004-2006]
S1. 2004-5 =Jay McCarroll [available on DVD]
S2. 2005-6 =Chloe Dao [available on DVD]
S3. 2006 =? [begins on 12 Jl 06]
S1. 1999 =Bowler family of 6 [watched a little of it now and then] [available on DVD]
56. 1940s House [UK; Ch.4; ?; 2001]
S1. 2001 =? [available on DVD]
57. Project Greenlight [US; HBO, then Bravo; Ben Affleck & Matt Damon; 2001-2005]
S1. 2001-2 ='Stolen Summer' [available on DVD]
S2. 2003 ='The Battle of Shaker Heights' [avaialble on DVD]
S3. 2005 ='Feast' [available on DVD]
58. Project Runway [US; Bravo; Heidi Klum; 2004-2006]
S1. 2004-5 =Jay McCarroll [available on DVD]
S2. 2005-6 =Chloe Dao [available on DVD]
S3. 2006 =? [begins on 12 Jl 06]
59. The Real Cancun [US; ?; ?; ?]
S1. ? => [available on DVD]
S1. ? => [available on DVD]
60. The Real World [US; MTV; no host; 1992-2006]
MTV's The Real World, which began in 1992, originated the concept of putting strangers together in the same environment for an extended period of time and recording the drama that ensued. It also pioneered many of the stylistic conventions that have since become standard in reality television shows, including a heavy use of soundtrack music and the interspersing of events on screen with after-the-fact "confessionals" recorded by cast members, that serve as narration.
S1. 1992 New York [available on DVD-304 mins.] [watched it on DVD in July 2006]
In 1991, MTV changed the face of television when they selected seven young people to live in a specially designed apartment in New York City and have their every move recorded on camera. The result was a pop-cultural phenomenon that catapulted the seven participants -- all with strong personalities, quirks and unique ways of living -- to stardom as several months of their lives played out on television for all the world to see.
S2. 1993 Los Angeles
S3. 1994 San Francisco
S4. 1995 London
S5. 1996 Miami
S6. 1997 Boston
S7. 1998 Seattle
S8. 1999 Hawaii
S9. 2000 New Orleans
S10. 2001 New York [again]
S11. 2002 Chicago [highlights available on DVD]
S12. 2002 Las Vegas [highlights available on DVD] [available on DVD=556 mins.]
S13. 2003 Paris [highlights available on DVD]
S14. 2004 San Diego
S15. 2004 Philadelphia
S16. 2005 Austin
S17. 2006 Key West =now airing
61. The Regency House[US; ?; ?]
S1. ? =? [available on DVD]
MTV's The Real World, which began in 1992, originated the concept of putting strangers together in the same environment for an extended period of time and recording the drama that ensued. It also pioneered many of the stylistic conventions that have since become standard in reality television shows, including a heavy use of soundtrack music and the interspersing of events on screen with after-the-fact "confessionals" recorded by cast members, that serve as narration.
S1. 1992 New York [available on DVD-304 mins.] [watched it on DVD in July 2006]
In 1991, MTV changed the face of television when they selected seven young people to live in a specially designed apartment in New York City and have their every move recorded on camera. The result was a pop-cultural phenomenon that catapulted the seven participants -- all with strong personalities, quirks and unique ways of living -- to stardom as several months of their lives played out on television for all the world to see.
S2. 1993 Los Angeles
S3. 1994 San Francisco
S4. 1995 London
S5. 1996 Miami
S6. 1997 Boston
S7. 1998 Seattle
S8. 1999 Hawaii
S9. 2000 New Orleans
S10. 2001 New York [again]
S11. 2002 Chicago [highlights available on DVD]
S12. 2002 Las Vegas [highlights available on DVD] [available on DVD=556 mins.]
S13. 2003 Paris [highlights available on DVD]
S14. 2004 San Diego
S15. 2004 Philadelphia
S16. 2005 Austin
S17. 2006 Key West =now airing
61. The Regency House[US; ?; ?]
S1. ? =? [available on DVD]
62. The Restaurant [US; NBC; ?; Mark Burnett; 2003-2004]
S1. 2003 =Rocco DiSpirito's Manhattan Rocco's Restaurant [watched a little of it now and then]
S2. 2004 =Power struggle with part-owner Jeffrey Chodorow [watched a little of it now and then]
63. Rock Star INXS [US; CBS; Dave Navarro & Brooke Burke; Mark Burnett; 2005]
S1. 2005 =? [watched most of the first episode] [available on DVD]
64. Rock Star Supernova [US; ?; ?; 2006]
S1. 2006 =?
65. Rough Science [UK; BBC Two; ?; 2000-2005]
S1. 2000? =? [watched parts of an episode now and then]
S2. 2001? =? [watched parts of an pisode now and then]
S3. 2002? =? [watched parts of an episode now and then] [available on DVD]
S4. 2003? =?
S5. 2004? =?
S6. 2005 =?
S1. 2003 =Rocco DiSpirito's Manhattan Rocco's Restaurant [watched a little of it now and then]
S2. 2004 =Power struggle with part-owner Jeffrey Chodorow [watched a little of it now and then]
63. Rock Star INXS [US; CBS; Dave Navarro & Brooke Burke; Mark Burnett; 2005]
S1. 2005 =? [watched most of the first episode] [available on DVD]
64. Rock Star Supernova [US; ?; ?; 2006]
S1. 2006 =?
65. Rough Science [UK; BBC Two; ?; 2000-2005]
S1. 2000? =? [watched parts of an episode now and then]
S2. 2001? =? [watched parts of an pisode now and then]
S3. 2002? =? [watched parts of an episode now and then] [available on DVD]
S4. 2003? =?
S5. 2004? =?
S6. 2005 =?
66. The Scholar [US; ABC; ?; 2005]
S1. 2005 =Melissa ? over ? ? [watched the 1st episode; enjoyed it]
67. Seven Up [UK; BBC/Granada; ?; 1964]
S1. 1964-
S1. 2005 =Melissa ? over ? ? [watched the 1st episode; enjoyed it]
67. Seven Up [UK; BBC/Granada; ?; 1964]
S1. 1964-
68. The Simple Life [US; ?; ?; ?]
S1. ? =? [available on DVD]
69. Skating With Celebrities [US; FOX; Scott Hamilton & Summer Sanders; 2006]
S1. 2006 =Kristy Swanson & Lloyd Eisler over Jillian Barberie & John Zimmerman
70. So You Think You Can Dance [US; FOX; Lauren Sanchez, then Kat Deeley; 2005-2006]
S1. 2005 =Nick Lazzarini over Melody Lacayanga
S2. 2006 =Benji Schwimmer over Travis Wall
S1. ? =? [available on DVD]
69. Skating With Celebrities [US; FOX; Scott Hamilton & Summer Sanders; 2006]
S1. 2006 =Kristy Swanson & Lloyd Eisler over Jillian Barberie & John Zimmerman
70. So You Think You Can Dance [US; FOX; Lauren Sanchez, then Kat Deeley; 2005-2006]
S1. 2005 =Nick Lazzarini over Melody Lacayanga
S2. 2006 =Benji Schwimmer over Travis Wall
S3. 2007 =? [Contact signed for S3 in Summer 2007]
71. Suppernanny [US; ABC; Jo Frost is the nanny; 2005-2006?]
S1. 2005 =? [watched two episodes] [available on DVD]
72. Survivor [US; CBS; Jeff Probst; Mark Burnett; 2000-2006]
S1. 2000 Palau Tiga (Borneo) =Richard Hatch 4/3 over Kelly Wigglesworth [available on DVD]
S2. 2001 Australia =Tina Wesson 4/3 over Colby Donaldson [available on DVD]
S3. 2001-2 Africa =Ethan Zonn 5/2 over Kim Johnson
S4. 2002 Marqueses =Vecepia Towery 4/3 over Neleh Dennis
S5. 2002 Thailand =Brian Heidik 4/3 over Jan Gentry
S6. 2003 Amazon =Jenna Morasca 6/1 over Matthew von Erdsfelda
S7. 2003 Pearl Islands =Sandra Diaz-Twine 6/1 over Lillian Morris [available on DVD]
S8. 2004 All-Stars =Amber Brkich 4/3 over Rob Mariano [available on DVD]
S9. 2004 Vanuatu =Chris Daugherty 5/2 over Twila Tanner [available on DVD]
S10. 2005 Palau =Tom Weston 6/1 over Katie Gallagher [available on DVD]
S11. 2005 Guatamala =Danni Boatwright 6/1 over Stephenie LaGrossa
S12. 2006 Panama =Aras Baskauskas 5/2 over Daniell DiLorenzo
S13. 2006 Cook Islands =?
71. Suppernanny [US; ABC; Jo Frost is the nanny; 2005-2006?]
S1. 2005 =? [watched two episodes] [available on DVD]
72. Survivor [US; CBS; Jeff Probst; Mark Burnett; 2000-2006]
S1. 2000 Palau Tiga (Borneo) =Richard Hatch 4/3 over Kelly Wigglesworth [available on DVD]
S2. 2001 Australia =Tina Wesson 4/3 over Colby Donaldson [available on DVD]
S3. 2001-2 Africa =Ethan Zonn 5/2 over Kim Johnson
S4. 2002 Marqueses =Vecepia Towery 4/3 over Neleh Dennis
S5. 2002 Thailand =Brian Heidik 4/3 over Jan Gentry
S6. 2003 Amazon =Jenna Morasca 6/1 over Matthew von Erdsfelda
S7. 2003 Pearl Islands =Sandra Diaz-Twine 6/1 over Lillian Morris [available on DVD]
S8. 2004 All-Stars =Amber Brkich 4/3 over Rob Mariano [available on DVD]
S9. 2004 Vanuatu =Chris Daugherty 5/2 over Twila Tanner [available on DVD]
S10. 2005 Palau =Tom Weston 6/1 over Katie Gallagher [available on DVD]
S11. 2005 Guatamala =Danni Boatwright 6/1 over Stephenie LaGrossa
S12. 2006 Panama =Aras Baskauskas 5/2 over Daniell DiLorenzo
S13. 2006 Cook Islands =?
S13. 2007 Fiji
73. Sylvania Waters [Australia; ?; ?; 1992-]
73. Sylvania Waters [Australia; ?; ?; 1992-]
In 1992, Australia saw Sylvania Waters, about the nouveau riche Baker-Donaher family of Sydney.
Sylvania Waters was an Australian reality television series which followed the lives of an Australian family. Though there had been previous documentary television series following the lives of real people and families (notably An American Family in 1973), Sylvania Waters seemed to start a new trend for this sort of programming. The show premiered on Australian television in 1992 and was co-produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The show documented the lives of Noeline Baker and Laurie Donaher over a six-month period emphasising the couple's newfound wealth and luxurious lifestyle as well as interpersonal conflicts.
S1. 1992-
74. Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour [US; ?; ?; 1948-]
S1. 1948-
75. Temptation Island [US; FOX; Mark L. Walberg; 2001-2003]
S1. 2001 =?
S2. 2001 =?
S3. 2003 =? [watched a little of it now and then]
Sylvania Waters was an Australian reality television series which followed the lives of an Australian family. Though there had been previous documentary television series following the lives of real people and families (notably An American Family in 1973), Sylvania Waters seemed to start a new trend for this sort of programming. The show premiered on Australian television in 1992 and was co-produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The show documented the lives of Noeline Baker and Laurie Donaher over a six-month period emphasising the couple's newfound wealth and luxurious lifestyle as well as interpersonal conflicts.
S1. 1992-
74. Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour [US; ?; ?; 1948-]
S1. 1948-
75. Temptation Island [US; FOX; Mark L. Walberg; 2001-2003]
S1. 2001 =?
S2. 2001 =?
S3. 2003 =? [watched a little of it now and then]
76. Trading Spaces [US; TLC; Alex McLeod, then Paige Davis; 2000-2006?]
S1. 2000
S2. 2001
S3. 2002
S4. 2003
S5. 2004
S6. 2005
S7. 2006?
77. Trading Spouses [US; FOX; ?; 2004-2006]
S1. 2004 =? [watched a little of it once]
S2. 2006 =?
78. Treasure Hunters [US; NBC; Laird Macintosh; 2006]
S1. 2006 =Team Geniuses (Charles, Francis, Sam) won over Team Air Force and Team Southie Boys
79. Truth or Consequences [US; ?; ?; 1950-]
S1. 1950-
S1. 2000
S2. 2001
S3. 2002
S4. 2003
S5. 2004
S6. 2005
S7. 2006?
77. Trading Spouses [US; FOX; ?; 2004-2006]
S1. 2004 =? [watched a little of it once]
S2. 2006 =?
78. Treasure Hunters [US; NBC; Laird Macintosh; 2006]
S1. 2006 =Team Geniuses (Charles, Francis, Sam) won over Team Air Force and Team Southie Boys
79. Truth or Consequences [US; ?; ?; 1950-]
S1. 1950-
79b. Veronica Mars
80. Who Wants To Be a Millionaire [US; ABC; Regis Philbin; 2000-]
S1. 2000 =? [watched bits of it now and then]
81. Who Wants to Marry My Dad [US; NBC; ?; 2003-2004]
S1. 2003 =?
S2. 2004 =Marty Okland chose Stacy Leutner over Suzanna Penny
82. Wickedly Perfect [US; CBS; Joan Lunden; 2005]
S1. 2005 =Kimmberly Kennedy over Mitch Pennell [watched much of it]
83. Wife Swap [UK; Ch.4; ?; 2002]
S1. 2002 =?
84. Wife Swap [US; ABC; ?; 2004-2005]
S1. 2004-5? =? [watched 8 episodes: Pitt & Pollichio; Spolansky & Bradley; Smoak & Beaver; Donahoe & Baker; Ghani & Stallone; Smith & Weiner; Reimer & Bittner; and Harris & Van Noy.
S2. 2005?-6? =?
80. Who Wants To Be a Millionaire [US; ABC; Regis Philbin; 2000-]
S1. 2000 =? [watched bits of it now and then]
81. Who Wants to Marry My Dad [US; NBC; ?; 2003-2004]
S1. 2003 =?
S2. 2004 =Marty Okland chose Stacy Leutner over Suzanna Penny
82. Wickedly Perfect [US; CBS; Joan Lunden; 2005]
S1. 2005 =Kimmberly Kennedy over Mitch Pennell [watched much of it]
83. Wife Swap [UK; Ch.4; ?; 2002]
S1. 2002 =?
84. Wife Swap [US; ABC; ?; 2004-2005]
S1. 2004-5? =? [watched 8 episodes: Pitt & Pollichio; Spolansky & Bradley; Smoak & Beaver; Donahoe & Baker; Ghani & Stallone; Smith & Weiner; Reimer & Bittner; and Harris & Van Noy.
S2. 2005?-6? =?
85. The Will [US; CBS; ?; 2005]
S1. 2005 =? [watched the 1st episode and enjoyed it some; then it was moved to cable?]
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S1. 2005 =? [watched the 1st episode and enjoyed it some; then it was moved to cable?]
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Thursday, June 22, 2006
23. WWII Escapes from German POW Camps
WWII Escapes from Germany POW Camps
1. Oflag IV C (Colditz, in Saxony) - many got home
2. Stalag Luft I (Barth)
3. Stalag Luft III (Sagan, in Upper Silesia, now Poland)
East Compound - "The Wooden Horse" - 3 got home
1.
2.
3.
Center Compound -
North Compound - "The Great Escape" - 3 got home
1.
2.
3.
South Compound -
West Compound - no home runs
Beleria Compound - no home runs
1. Oflag IV C (Colditz, in Saxony) - many got home
2. Stalag Luft I (Barth)
3. Stalag Luft III (Sagan, in Upper Silesia, now Poland)
East Compound - "The Wooden Horse" - 3 got home
1.
2.
3.
Center Compound -
North Compound - "The Great Escape" - 3 got home
1.
2.
3.
South Compound -
West Compound - no home runs
Beleria Compound - no home runs
