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Which NBC Reality Show Would You Renew?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:30:00 -0700

Just when we thought we might be free of "The Apprentice" forever, there's this: Sources say that NBC is about to announce at least one, and possibly two, more seasons of the show.

I'm trying to look on the bright side here; it could be worse. Maybe another NBC reality show could have been renewed instead - say, "The Real Wedding Crashers" or "Grease: You're the One That I Want." So here's my question for you. If one of these NBC reality shows had to stay on the air, which would you renew? ("None" is not an option!)

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"Crashers" Crashes, while "Medium" has a Future

BuzzSugar — Mon, 07 May 2007 13:12:51 -0700

Apparently, Monday at 10 p.m. is NBC's Time Slot O' Death. NBC's latest attempt to get something going in the post-"Heroes" hour, "The Real Wedding Crashers," has crashed and burned, just like "The Black Donnellys" and "Studio 60" before it. Tonight's episode is still on the schedule, but NBC will air repeats of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" in its place for the rest of the season. USA Today is reporting that the three remaining "Crashers" episodes will air on Mondays at 8 sometime over the summer.

Frankly, I find it hard to believe that NBC hasn't been able to find a single show all season that can work after a hit as big as "Heroes." They already have a ton of viewers at that time of night; why can't they manage to keep them?

Meanwhile, another NBC show can foresee good things in its future: "Medium" has been renewed for next season. I hadn't expected the network to make any more announcements about returning shows until it reveals its full fall schedule next week, so this was a bit of a surprise. I can't help but wonder what it means for NBC's other dramas that haven't been renewed yet, including "Crossing Jordan" and, of course, "Friday Night Lights," which got an order for more scripts at the same time as "Medium."

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TV Tonight: "The Real Wedding Crashers"

BuzzSugar — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:03:42 -0700

We Sugar Network folks aren't the only ones with weddings on the brain these days. NBC's newest reality show, "The Real Wedding Crashers," premieres tonight after "Heroes." Produced by Ashton "Mr. Hidden Camera" Kutcher, the show features real-life couples who allow their weddings to be crashed by professional improv actors. Yup, the bride and groom are in on it - but the same can't be said for their parents, or the wedding party, or the guests.

At first, I thought the show could be morbidly entertaining, but after watching a few of the clips NBC released, I'm less hopeful. Granted, I'm not the biggest fan of "punk'd"-style humor - but my biggest problem with "The Real Wedding Crashers" is that it just doesn't look that funny. I couldn't even make it through this video about a mishap in a cake shop, and the one where the best man gets "arrested" with Cuban cigars wasn't much better. I can't imagine that this show will get better ratings for NBC than either "Studio 60" or "The Black Donnellys" did in that time slot, but hey, I also didn't foresee the success of "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?"

To see NBC's promo for the show, read more

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Buzz News Roundup, 4/2

BuzzSugar — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:35:48 -0700

Variety has news on what's next for Abigail Breslin, including a potential movie with Jodie Foster.
EMI Music will offer its catalog on iTunes, reports Billboard, but alas, still no Beatles, says the Washington Post.
"7th Heaven" appears to be canceled (again), says E!'s Kristin Veitch.
Billboard gets more details about Bjork's next album, Volta.
Ashton Kutcher's "The Real Wedding Crashers" will debut April 23 on NBC, reports the Futon Critic.
Variety tells us about Hilary Swank's latest film choice, Intimate Strangers.
According to Zap2It, "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus is joining the Adventures in Babysitting remake.
An "American Idol" stylist dishes about which singers have style in the Detroit Free Press.
Oscar winner Sydney Pollack will take on the 2000 election recount in an HBO film, says the Hollywood Reporter.
Nelly Furtado rocks Canada's Juno Awards for music, Billboard reports.
Comedy Central is offering online comedy classes, and the Futon Critic has the details.

Ashton Kutcher: King of the Hidden Camera

BuzzSugar — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:13:54 -0700

This April, the man who made "punk'd" part of the popular lexicon will unveil his latest hidden-camera adventure, called "The Real Wedding Crashers." Essentially a reality-show version of the hit movie, the six-episode series "will record improvisational actors who go undercover at real weddings," according to an NBC press release. Kutcher is executive producing under his Katalyst shingle.

I'll admit: This show could be morbidly entertaining, not to mention a nice counterpart that other crappy wedding show. But I can't help but find Ashton incredibly irritating, no matter how snappy a dresser he is. Now it seems he has yet another hidden-camera show in the works, too. For the details, read more

Katalyst also plans to produce a U.S. version of "Game Show in My Head," a British show where contestants tackle wacky stunts for a chance to win $1 million. Not surprisingly, there is also a candid-camera element to this pilot, which will be shot for CBS later this month. According to the March 4 Variety story:

CBS and the pilot's producers are keeping a tight lid on the show's content. A recent casting call for the show offered a few more hints, while asking for "everyday people who are ready for a little fun in extraordinary situations."

"Do you consider yourself a daredevil, a risk taker, a great salesman?" asks the casting sheet. "Can you talk an Eskimo into buying a block of ice? Sell a ketchup popsicle to a man in white gloves? Then you're ready to star in the new CBS prime time TV pilot."

I guess it's good that Kutcher realizes he's better behind the hidden camera than in front of a movie camera, and I can't blame the guy for wanting to ride the "Punk'd" wave. What do you guys think?

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