One more shot for Survivor
I was one of the first big Survivor fans, but after the fifth season I just quit watching. I always check out the premiere, but usually bail out before the third episode or so. The concept has just gotten stale, and the "twists" are really just gimmicks that are quickly abandoned. The series quickly turns back into the backstabbing juvenile behavior fest it has become over the years. The reality genre is so oversaturated with wannabes now that it is incredibly difficult to continue to cast great contestants, and that's where the strength - or weakness - of a show lies.
But every year on day one, I'm there. And tonight will be no exception. Part of my curiosity this time is that I have actually been to the setting - China. Granted, it was Hong Kong and not the rugged wilderness where the survivors will likely be camping out, but I feel like I have some knowledge of the culture. There also is a local tie - an openly gay Mormon flight attendant from Pleasant Grove. Sounds like a description straight out of the CBS press department to me. The last Utahn on the show was the cute but embarassing Neleh Dennis, who introduced the world to the phrase "Oh my heck" and was runner-up on Survivor: Marquesas, season four. (Rumor has it she blew all her winnings on a Hummer.)
Posted by tivogirl at 4:23 PM
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I'm excited about this year's Survivor. China is a great location. It will be interesting to see how they react to a more urban environment. I think the key that I've figured out with Survivor is to avoid watching oone episode at once. If you save up two or three shows at a time, it's much more exciting. The show also gets better at the end of the season because you feel like you know the characters better.
In my perfect world, I would have Survivor on Tuesday and Thursday nights and after the fall season, I would merge the two tribes together and air the real competition in the Spring. I think this would help people feel connected immeditely and would still give us 2 seasons without having to sacrifice ratings.
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