[doydie]

So far this season has started pretty slow for me. 'On the lot' has been on for, I think, 3 shows now. It's going to have to do something pretty spectacular to make me enjoy it as much as all the other Mark Burnett productions. I don't like the hostess, she seems to lack any finesse. They are using the whole American idol format to introduce, give numbers to vote and then the whole elimination show. They could do the show in 15 minutes but they drag it out to an hour.

But I am looking forward to Thursday night for 'Pirate master'. From the website and all the trailers, it seems like it will be a good show. The website does warn you that there will be some degree of the haves and have nots. The captain and his crew are the haves and the other guys have to do as he asks like swab the decks, etc. But the searching for the gold and eliminations will be exciting. From what the website looks like, they have some pretty authentic charcters as contestants.

There is another Bachelor show coming out soon also, something about 'all about age'. I think the bachelorettes are divided between young and middle age for the one guy to woo into his lair. I have never been a fan of the show. I guess 'cause you can't find true love on a TV reality show.

Anybody else watching any other shows? I hear Canadian Idol is starting soon.

[Taffy]

Never heard of those. That Pirate one sounds cool!

[SallyC]

Yes, the Pirate show sounds wicked, Doydie. I think Big Brother starts in June too. I don't like the Bachalor/ette shows either.....borrrrrrring .

[doydie]

I finished another reality show that I had been watching on Bravo, 'Shear design'. It was based on 12 designers starting the show and each week at least one were eliminated. So tonight was the final challenge. I thought the challenges were almost impossible but it's over. As you could tell, I was really into it! But so far all I can find on TV are reruns.

[MSacorn]

I'm watching the Shear Genius finale as I write. So I don't know who won.

I'm looking forward to the Top Chef All Stars and the new season. Also am looking forward to Last Comic Standing. A great laugh sure takes my mind of my pain for a bit.

Don't forget Big Brother starts in July!
Beth

[Judy2]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned "So You Think You Can Dance!" It started last week, I think, so they're still in the auditions phase. It's on Wednesday from 8 - 10 here and then Thursday for one hour. Some of the wannabies crack me up! The Pirate one sounds interesting too!

Happy watching!!

[doydie]

I was so sorry to see the first pair go tonight on SYTYCD. But someone had to be the first. They never really had a chance to show the public what they could do. It was unfortunate that the dance they were assigned to do had her in heels. She did look way to tall for the kind of romantic dance. I'm glad that the two that were selected to go were already a couple so that two other people don't have to get to know each other from scratch this week. I don't know if I'm saying that right but if you watch the show, hopefully you understand. Although I don't normally watch the kind of dance moves that are on the show, they are very beautiful to watch. I love contemporary.

As I thought, Azy.... I can't remember his funny name was elected Captain on Pirate master. I thought it was funny that he immediately developed an accent. I'm not sure his officers totally agreed with him evenly dividing the bounty though. But the crew sure liked it! I amazes me that some of the crew have come on the show and have no concept that it would be a physically, taxing job. I also think the challenges are kind of lame. Real pirates wouldn't have had the clues sitting out in the open like they are.

[doydie]

Just a side note for a reality show that normally would not be mentioned here. I watched Bob barkers last show of The price is right today. I was glad he got the award he got in the Daytime Emmys tonight. I will be anxious to see who his predecessor is. The girl that got on stage the first time is from here in my town. We were all proud although she didn't win much. She felt bad because the family made the trip for her sisters 18th birthday and she was the one picked to go onstage instead of her sister.

[MSacorn]

Originally Posted by doydie

Just a side note for a reality show that normally would not be mentioned here. I watched Bob barkers last show of The price is right today. I was glad he got the award he got in the Daytime Emmys tonight. I will be anxious to see who his predecessor is. The girl that got on stage the first time is from here in my town. We were all proud although she didn't win much. She felt bad because the family made the trip for her sisters 18th birthday and she was the one picked to go onstage instead of her sister.

I recorded the am airing and just finished watching it. Too bad about your town girl. It still is cool to have that connection. I didn't watch the Emmy's but am happy Bob won. Thanks for sharing this info.

[MSacorn]

It seems to me either the reality stuff is a bummer so far this summer or we are all wrapped up in life issues.

Again I was stunned by the eliminations on So You Think You Can Dance for the 2nd week. Wha-at is going on. Maybe they are all too good. I don't know. I just wish I could move a fraction as well as they do.

I enjoy the torture of Hell's Kitchen. Haven't watched this weeks Top Chef yet. Pirate Master is losing it's edge and I will not record anymore.

On the bright side I saw a commercial for Big Brother it starts July 4th. Woo Hoo!

Anyone out there watching with me?