Episode 20.14
April 13

Gordon: This is Gordon Pepper, and we here at WLTi would like to wish you a Happy Easter, Passover, or whatever you all like to celebrate at this time of year.
Chico: We sure do. Hello out there in Internet land. I'm Chico Alexander. One question...How about them Tar Heels?
Jason: (sits down wearing UNC National Champions 2009 T-Shirt) Thanks Chico.
Chico: No problem.
Gordon: And if you live in North Carolina, enjoy that one time of year that gives people an excuse to riot in the street and get arrested.
Chico: Hey!
Jason: Not cool.
Chico: He's just sore that he was the bottom placing human in the bracket pool. And besides, you forgot Duke games and Halloween.
Jason: The hamsters beat him? :)
Chico: Fluffy did, Cheeseball didn't.
Jason: (snicker) We have to do this again next year, though.
Chico: Yes we do.
Gordon: We're going to open this to the public next year though. It was fun.
Chico: But right now, Happy Passeaster, America.... WLTI... IS... ON!
Jason: WHOO!
Gordon: Yay! Gordon and Chico here, along with special guest Jason Block.
Chico: Good to have you as always.
Jason: Always a pleasure.
Chico: Alrighty. We're starting the show with one familiar phrase..."Here come the Newlyweds!" No, we're not talking about that show on ABC, although a second season is coming...but we're talking about the ORIGINAL newlywed show... The Newlywed Game. GSN's brought it back for 2009. And it has that fresh game show smell.
Jason: Sort of.
Chico: Yeah, sorta kinda. I'm watching it, and you know what it reminds me of?
Gordon: What does it remind you of?
Chico: Watching Match Game 90.
Gordon: You know this is interesting, because I have a feeling that we may be playing counter-reviewer this week. I have a feeling I thought it was better than you 2 did.
Chico: I mean, it is in all form and facet the Newlywed Game... and as such, the show is played for laughs...But then they have to go and make it all serious at the end. I didn't think it was bad... It's definitely not the WORST incarnation, Gary Kroeger, but...
Gordon: Before we break it down. let's start with The Good.
Chico: They left the game alone.
Gordon: The Game definitely works.
Jason: The game always worked.
Gordon: And they did leave it alone.
Chico: All we asked is that you leave the game alone. It's worked so far.
Gordon: We have 3 newlyweds instead of 4 (keep in mind that there was an incarnation where we had 3 instead of 4).
Chico: 1989. Paul Rodriguez. Technically season 3ish, 4ish of the 80s run.
Gordon: Correct. What was new in this version is a winning newlywed couple going up against a 'Goldywed' couple, which is a couple that has been on the show before, for an extra bonus round prize.
Chico: Yep. Five more questions, each valued 1 through 5. Tiebreaker rules apply. Usually played for a Sony product.
Gordon: I originally didn't like the twist, but it's grown on me as you remember some of the couples and go, 'oh yeah. I remember them'.
Chico: I know what you mean.
Gordon: I also thought Carnie Wilson, though no Bob Barker, was one of the better hosts that GSN has had helming their shows.
Chico: Oh yeah. She keeps the game going.
Gordon: And she's one of those hosts that I think will get better in time.
Chico: The only thing I have against Carnie... as good as she is...she has no bite.
Gordon: I disagree with that. I think she will grow into the role.
Jason: I saw her live and she was fabulous. The huge problem is that the bite was edited out.
Chico: She's all buddy buddy, kumbaya, kumbaya, let's smoke peace pipe and all...
Gordon: And she does have a bite. We'll talk about that later on.
Chico: But you think about Bob Eubanks... He sees a fire, he rushes for a can of kerosene.
Jason: More good: The sets and set design were fantastic. One of the best for a GSN show.
Chico: Oh yeah. And you can't forget the players. Half of the show is the reaction. You have to be able to be yourself, and with few exception, they're allowed to do that.
Gordon: The set was nicely done and added to the ambience of the show. The contestants were also spot on and fun to watch - and in our taping, it seemed like one of them was heading to a divorce.
Chico: Ooh! I wanna see THAT episode!
Jason: There was one couple I saw in a taping that was upset. But again...I don't think what I saw translated to what I saw on TV.
Gordon: And with that, let's go to...The Bad. The editing was nothing less than shoddy.
Jason: Incredibly choppy.
Gordon: Carnie came off less like a host and more like a talking automaton. That I blame on the editing, because Carnie had a lot of sound bites which didn't make it to the air.
Jason: A ton.
Gordon: That's why I don't blame Carnie. She was MUCH better live than what we saw on TV.
Jason: I dont blame her at all.
Chico: I blame all the commercials... and speaking of...did anyone get the feeling they were watching a half-hour advertisement for populardatingsite.com? You know, with a game show interspersed for flavor?
Jason: it didn't feel that way in the taping, but I kind of understand where you are going.
Gordon: I know exactly where Chico is going, and we'll get there.
Chico: Any other bad?
Gordon: The chyron and graphics (and tape quality of the show) had a college feel to it. It didn't feel like a Michael Davies show. It feels like Davies handed this off to a group of college students for their internship. Maybe it was a budget issue, but you can't air a show that has a poor video quality to it.
Chico: The video quality just felt dated. I didn't think it took anything from the show, though. That might be me. I do think it's pretty cool that in a day and age like this where anything can be plastered onto a plasma...you still have good old cue cards with the answers. Says a lot to trying to play the show's camp value to the hilt.
Jason: I don't think so. I think they were just keeping a game element.
Gordon: I don't think it's camp as much as its keeping the spirit of the game intact, but like Chico, I approve of it as well.
Chico: So... Grades forward, class.

	THE NEWLYWED GAME (2009) - GSN
	CHICO	GORDON	JASON	AVERAGE-O-MATIC
	B-	C+	C	C+

Jason: Sorry...HUGE Potential...not that good of an execution. C.
Chico: I'm not going to come that hard on it. I think... B- WITH potential.
Gordon: The problems to the show are all things that can and will be fixed. Not bad for a first shot of the show. The important thing is that the game works. I think The Newlywed Game will be a strong foundation that GSN can build on. C+
Chico: So for once, Gordon has the average.
Gordon: Wow. Right after The Newlywed Game, we saw season 2 of Catch 21. Host Alfonso Ribiero is back, as well as the power chips. What do you think of season 2 so far?
Chico: It's like the same game with a 2 at the end. Only not. See, I like the set redo. No more separation of powers as it were. That's a GOOD thing. But even with that, it's like season 1...
Gordon: We've already seen someone who could have won $25,000 and didn't.
Chico: Right. You still have people who don't grasp the fundamentals of the end game...You still have that mechanic in the front game that theoretically rewards people for doing nothing (see Friday's game).
Jason: However, the set looks awesome. And the show has a bigger feel to it than season 1.
Chico: I've noticed that.
Jason: I like the add of the Vacuum for a first 21.
Chico: I like the bonus prize as well. I just wish it was something different from time to time.
Jason: Again the "One Sponsor Feel"
Gordon: Lets go back to the Sponsors for the show. Big Bored please?
Chico: Got it.

Gordon: The Subject; And now, a Word from Our Game Show. Let's count all of the advertising for this hour of games, shall we?
Jason: eharmony.com
Chico: Foster Grant reading glasses.
Gordon: Burger King and their power chips
Jason: Oreck Vacuums
Chico: Sony products!
Gordon: Sony providing electronics in the bonus round for the newlyweds.
Chico: Not unlike Pyramid prizes back in 2002.
Gordon: True. Now I'm not one against advertising in game shows. Game shows need some sort of sponsorship to make their show run.
Chico: They needs to makes their profit somehow and this is a very old-school way to do it.
Gordon: But the advertising here feels really blatant.
Chico: If you're going to do it... you need to be more stealthy about it.
Gordon: Pretty much. Now let's get to Alfonso. He's come out of his shell. In this case, though, I think it's a detriment.
Chico: Umm.. Yeah
Jason: Alfonso is way out there.
Chico: Random dancing...Screaming...
Gordon: It's PARTY time! BOO YAH!
Chico: Dude.. Not everyone is Stuart Scott. You can't do Stuart Scott. You haven't earned what Stuart Scott has earned.
Jason: And Stuart Scott has actually toned down his act.
Chico: As for the star of game shows... of course, the game, and the players. Always.
Jason: Alfonso swallows all the air out of it.
Gordon: The Host is supposed to be the conduit, not the star. Alfonso wants to be the star.
Chico: I know. He doesn't GET IT yet. Will he? Time can only tell. I honestly hope he does.
Gordon: Me too.
Jason: So do I. He's not a terrible host. He just needs to learn what NOT to do.
Chico: Exactly.
Gordon: Let's move from the host of Catch 21...to the host of Celebrity Apprentice.
Chico: Gordon.... What did the Donald do this week? Other than, you know, fire somebody?
Gordon: The Donald this week got rid of 2 people. Because according to him, both teams failed the challenge miserably, which was to create an ad for All Laundry detergent
Chico: Legitimate excuse.
Gordon: Both people get fired for things having nothing to do with the task. T-Boz gets fired for wanting to come back to the board room. Khloe Kardashian gets fired for...a previous DUi offense that according to The Donald, if he knew about it, would have stopped him from selecting her to be on the show. Thoughts?
Chico: Now, T-Boz I can understand... but Khloe?
Jason: Donald...is a hypocrite bastard. Sorry Mr. Trump.
Chico: Just getting there. Thank you, Jason.
Jason: Two words: Tara Conner.
Chico: Now, here's a guy who believes in "second chances". Yet when it's time for actions... you get this. Come on, Donald.
Jason: And he gets himself in even more hot water by saying "had just entered celebrity, which was a new arena for her, and these contestants have already had professional success as well as celebrity."
Chico: Which makes him look even MORE like a douche.
Jason: Pretty much.
Chico: So... unless it benefits him, he's ready to throw you under a bus. Sounds like business to me.
Jason: Because WHO was a guest instructor on The Girls of Hedsor Hall?
Chico: Tara Conner.
Jason: Bingo.
Chico: Because that show... was supposed to make him money. Not quite sure if it did.
Jason: This is from Khloe Kardashian's web site and reprinted from From Realitytvworld.com:

"I find it weird that he can forgive and take back Tara Conner but he can't do the same with me?! The things people do for ratings!"
-Khloe Kardashian

Gordon: First of all, neither T-Boz nor Kardashisn should have gone home.
Chico: Well, I can understand T-Boz. I don't agree with it, but I can understand. We all remember the story of Bradford, right?
Jason: This reminds me of what happened last season on CA...when Trace Adkins was picked rather than Marilu Henner.
Gordon: The people that SHOULD have gone home - both Project Managers, which would be Melissa Rivers and Clint Black, for their awful jobs as Project Managers.
Chico: Right. Instead, we have the Donald being, well.. the Donald.
Gordon: The problem here is that they both are good spark plugs for the series, and if you lose the m both at the same time, there goes your drama.
Chico: "I'm going to fire whoever I don't like just to make drama out of it.. It's gonna be yoooooge."
Gordon: Yes. Now I think you may see the result in the ratings this week, because I expect them to plummet.
Chico: We'll keep an eye out.
Jason: It's also Easter as well.
Gordon: I was going to ask if this is the jump the shark moment of the show, but the answer is no, as I believe the 'Jump the Shark' moment was Randall's refusal of letting Trump give out a second job in his season finale. So I'll ask this. Is that decision the final nail in the coffin for The Apprentice?
Jason: No.
Chico: Not by a longshot.
Jason: In fact...ratings will go up. This is water cooler talk.
Gordon: I see it as water cooler talk - but not let's turn it on to see what he'll do next. More like 'What an idiot. I'm not watching this.'
Chico: And besides, who DIDN'T know about Khloe Kardashian's DUI?
Gordon: There's no way that he didn't know about the DUI
Chico: So you're done with the Apprentice, then.
Gordon: One of the things ANYONE has to fill out on an application - "Have you ever been CONVICTED of anything?"
Jason: Yes.
Chico: Correct. Especially a job interview.
Gordon: And it was all over the news.
Jason: Yes.
Chico: Again, Correct.
Gordon: So how he could not know about it...is complete UNC.
Chico: ... wait, what?
Jason: What?
Gordon: I think Chico would call it complete Dukie, so as a Duke fan, it's complete UNC. Unmitigated Nondescript Crap.
Jason: He is right :)
Chico: Ha. True though. So you're done...Apprentice... you... done.
Gordon: I'm done. Jason will be giving the Celebrity Apprentice recaps from now on.
Jason: You are serious?
Gordon: I draw the line when you can't justify a pick. Seriously. Justify the firing of Kardashian. If there's any way you can justify it, I'll watch again. You can't call a show legit or fair when you fire someone for unjustifiable cause.
Chico: Unless Khloe lied about it. But even then, it'd be piss poor lying, because it's all over the news.
Gordon: She even told the producers of the show she was leaving AND LEFT DURING THE SHOW TO ATTEND A DUI MEETING.
Chico: She said this.
Gordon: She did. And I'm sure she must have said something to the producers before the show even started. And obviously, the produecers must have approved. That's why I'm crying foul here.
Chico: Understandable.
Jason: This is pretty stupid on Trump's part. But it wont hurt him.
Chico: No, it won't hurt him, but it's not helping him any.
Gordon: This is what Trump said - "When you told me that [you had to attend a DUI class] I actually lost a little respect for you." Are you kidding me?
Jason: Ass.
Gordon: So yes. Unless either of you justify the firing of Kardashian, I'm done with the show.
Jason: I can't.
Chico: Me netther.
Gordon: Ok. Jason takes over Celebrity Apprentice next week. Because this week, The Donald is...



Gordon: MAJOR moron in the Board Room.
Jason: Pretty much. When my dish guy comes later today to upgrade my dish. I will watch it. Or DVR it.
Chico: Okay. So moving on...Another extreme elimination... and it's about as extreme as you can get.



Chico: Reading my language. Now our friend Joe...He had an incident during the Immunity Challenge involving a preexisting injury that required him to stay afterwards. Joe just wanted to play some more, except for one thing...a pretty nasty infection.
Jason: Very nasty...gross.
Chico: Almost putrid. So what's the next move, kids?
Jason: He wants to stay on.
Chico: Which would be BAD. Because, well... this sort of thing tends to get septic... and that causes the kill death.
Jason: And the doctors told him...either get help...or die.
Gordon: Death is not usually a good option when you're on a game show.
Chico: Well, now that you put it THAT way.
Gordon: So Joe is out. But now we have 2 interesting factions emerging.
Jason: Do tell.
Gordon: Coach has a faction who wants to eliminate Brendan. Brendan has his secret alliance who want to eliminate coach. Unless one of them wins immunity, it's going to come to a head this week.
Chico: Does Brendan still have the Idol?
Gordon: Yes. I believe Stephen has the other one.
Jason: Who Taj believes is going to give the idol to her. Brendan/Sierra (Timbira) Stephen/Taj are the cross tribal alliance right?
Chico: Correct
Chico: So if I were Brendan, I'd think about at least fingering the Idol
Gordon: Now Coach knows that Brendan has an idol, so he's telling the group to split votes for Brendan and Sierra.
Gordon: However, the other option is to give both Brendan AND Sierra idols, have them both play it, and have them both vote off Coach.
Jason: Gotcha.
Chico: Rather underhanded, rather sneaky
Jason: That's the beauty of the game.
Chico: Never know what's going to happen until it happens. The question is... do they realize that the chance of it happening is great? Especially with a swing vote?
Jason: Not yet. It's going to be a shock.
Gordon: The question becomes - what does Stephen do? He was part of the group that wanted to blindside Brendan.
Chico: Keep his friends close and his enemies even closer.
Gordon: So we'll see. The next episode ought to be interesting with life without Joe. Now a bunch of singers, on the other hand, get to know life without Scott MacIntyre.



Jason: Scott was done this week. Again an easy elimination.
Chico: Oh yeah. Can we look at the bottom three? We have Lil, Anoop, and Scott. I can tell you why each one is there.
Gordon: Do tell.
Chico: Lil consistently underdelivers. She launched her big guns way early with "Be Without You" in the early rounds, and has since been unable to recapture that fire. And for once, the judges called her on it. And America, with little other option than to give their vote to a better R&B singer (Matt) did likewise.
Jason: Anoop (although I liked his performance) was snooze worthy.
Chico: Exactly. He was good, but JUST good. I've said this before, and I'll say it again... He needs to find his balls.
Gordon: And not wear the colors of a Michigan State sweater.
Chico: That didn't help either.
Gordon: And not tick off on the judges.
Chico: That too. He needs to rally his base with something that just screams excellence.
Gordon: He better, because I think he's going to be gone this week if he doesn't.
Chico: Right-o. As for Scott... well, this is just a display on doing EVERYTHING wrong.
Jason: Bad Song Choice, horrible execution.
Chico: And wailing on the guitar when your obvious weapon is the piano is like wearing an adult diaper when you're perfectly continent. Just because you can do it... doesn't mean that you should.
Jason: Whoa, Chico LOL
Gordon: I didn't know Chico liked wearing diapers.
Chico: Gordon, I'm going to whap you =p
Gordon: As long as you don't do it with a diaper that you havent soiled in.
Chico: ...
Jason: But we get the idea.
Gordon: Seriously, folks, Scott protected himself with a piano and then protected himself badly with a guitar. What Paula Abdul MEANT was that he should be singing a nice ballad alone - just him and a microphone.
Jason: I agree.
Chico: Not him, a power ballad, and a Stratocaster?
Gordon: Right. And kids, you should only try something new and different if you can PULL IT OFF. First time you try something in front of an audience of millions of viewers? Bad idea. Next week's theme is Movie Week with Quentin Tarantino.
Chico: That'll be hot. I heart movies. I heart songs from movies. Most underrated song from a movie... "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now". But I digress.
Gordon: I think it will be hot. I think Lil pulls out 'I Will Always Love You' From The Bodyguard.
Chico: Dude! NO ONE should pull that out unless they know how to use it!
Gordon: I have something I can pull out and I know how to use it, buddy.
Jason: PUT THAT THING AWAY.
Chico: Switch!
Gordon: (Puts back Wallet) Fine. No food for either of you.
Jason: Boo.
Chico: New topic!
Gordon: Seriously, I think that Danny and Adam are untouchable right now. Lil's upswing will make her safe.
Jason: Do you think Danny and Adam are the final two?
Gordon: Which leaves us Anoop, Allison and Matt in the bottom 3. Again.
Chico: I'm willing to go Anoop, Kris, and Allison.
Gordon: We could see Kris making his debut. It's going to depend on song choice.
Chico: True.
Gordon: Speaking of Americans, last week, we have the UK make a VERY impressive debut on The Ultimate Fighter.
Chico: yes we did.
Gordon: Now this week, it's equal time for the Americans.
Chico: How did the Americans fare? I'm glad you asked.
Gordon: I did ask.
Chico: We only saw six of the eight matches... boo. Two fighters have to tap out for various reasons. One had herpes.... gross. The other doesn't make weight.
Jason: Herpes and a staph infection on Survivor. Ugly.
Chico: But let's go into how DID make the show... We have two TKOs, three submissions, and a unanimous decision. Not exactly the wins we had last week.
Jason: Not really. Didn't the UK basically kick ass?
Chico: Yeah, the UK basically kicked ass.
Gordon: This could be trouble for the Americans.
Chico: The US... just seemed like they were either fighting to a draw or getting their asses kicked.
Jason: Maybe they were being smart
Chico: Maybe so. Saving all their big hits for the big matches. But still, the UK put the fighters on notice. The LEAST they can do is give us a show.
Gordon: I don't know how you cant not give 100%. If you lose, you're out.
Chico: We'll see next week when we get the final 2 matches. Jason Dent vs. Rob Browning and Kiel Reid vs. Frank Lester.
Gordon: Should be fun. Hopefully, they'll give us more than just a short match.
Chico: Someone draw blood at least.
Gordon: It could be a small bloodletting, yes.
Chico: Speaking of small...I hear you were watching a designated spinner action on Wheel this week because we had a person of diminutive stature.
Jason: Yes we did.
Gordon: We watched this on a little show called Wheel of Fortune.
Jason: I saw this on Monday before my dish crapped out. He was a good player.
Gordon: Did you have problems with the short wave reception to your TV, Jay?
Chico: He had a tiny problem with that. That's why I filled in for the week.
Jason: You know were going to get short letters
Chico: These short jokes doing anything for ya?
Gordon: I'm getting a small rise out of it, yes. Anyhoo, Eric Harding wanted to make a big splash in a small pond, and he does so, winning $34,250 in the main game.
Chico: Eric's a small guy, but he makes big money from this... The category... FOOD & DRINK.

M _ _ _ _ N / T _ P S

Gordon: I got this one quickly. Muffin Tops.
Jason: Me too. He got it at the last second.
Chico: Cranberry Raspberry, baby.
Jason: Corn.
Chico: He can buy $25,000 worth of muffin tops with that win.
Jason: $59,250 in cash and prizes. Good week for him
Chico: Very good week.
Gordon: So he can be milling around with almost $60,000 in feed. That will get him more than just small talk.
Chico: Meanwhile, we have some tiny helpers to move us to the news.
Gordon: The Hamsters have created a Wheel of their own. This is cute. 50 newspaper pages. $1,000 worth of slop. I'm guessing Hans created this wedge.
Jason: Yuck.
Gordon: And the bonus wheel reads R-o-l-l-$-t-h-a-t-$-b-e-a-u-t-u-f-u-l-$-b-r-a-i-n-$-f-o-o-t-a-g-e. More than 24 wedges though.
Chico: Not for lack of trying.

(Doug: Live, local, and latebreaking... From the four corners of the globe to your frontal lobe, this is WLTI Brainvision News, and now here's Gordon Pepper, Chico Alexander, and the award-winning Brainvision News Team)

Chico: Starting with... well, me. And this.

The big news is that GSN has leaked its upfront plans online.

Chico: This would fall under business and loaded.
Jason: Give GSN credit for doing a lot
Chico: We're going to get into details later, but I'll be the first to say... I totally saw DOND coming.
Jason: Great move for them
Chico: Very good move. Also a good move is 1 vs. 100.
Gordon: We go from good taste - to bad taste and a green light.

FOX has decided to unleash 'Someone's Gotta Go', a new reality show about the employers deciding who to fire in a company.

Chico: And cue the backlash!
Jason: This is FOX...I am not shocked at this. I am not going to backlash this. It's just there.
Chico: Me neither. I'll say this much... We all know.. that guy... for woman in my case.
Jason: I was waiting for a show like this.
Gordon: I think no one wants to see real life personified. People like to see fantasy, not relive what may be going on with them or their family. I expect this to tank and tank hard.
Jason: I agree.
Chico: Oh yeah
Gordon: Speaking of tanking, Are You Smarter Than...

Donald Trump. For the reasons described on the show. Why bother with letting someone play if you're going to fire them for reasons not related to the game?

Jason: Right.
Chico: Mm-hmm.
Gordon: As for Haterade, I have a few glasses. This first one is pretty serious.
Chico: Go on.

Alex Da Silva, choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance, was arrested for sexually assaulting 4 of his students. With a number of victims coming up, including a minor, this could be real bad for Da Silva.

Chico: Understatement. Of. The Year.
Jason: Oh this is way bad.
Chico: There are just some things you just don't do as a choreographer... or an upstanding human being... This... would be one of them.
Jason: Big time
Gordon: Da Silva is being held on 3.8 million bail.
Chico: I'm not paying him. As far as I'm concerned, he can have his just desserts for a while.
Jason: Right.
Gordon: Here's the second glass. And it's about someone who isn't as gracious as Scott MacIntyre or Joe.
Chico: Oh dear. I know this one.
Jason: Oh man.

David Alan Grier, upon leaving Dancing With The Stars, gives off on a tirade on judge Carrie Ann Inaba with a statement that is not appropriate to mention on this website.

Chico: Yeah. It's that bad.
Jason: Violence against women is bad. Just saying.
Gordon: And while certain stars rehabilitate their reputation on DWTS, certain...don't.
Chico: Yeah.
Gordon: And on a different note, Tom Bergeron is plugging a book about, of all things, the art of Zen and temper control.
Chico: Which is out now.
Jason: So is Bob's Book.
Chico: you're going to do a lot of reading, friends.
Gordon: Let's hope for the best. What sort of electronics do we have in store for the readers this week?
Chico: Oh, you're going to love tihs...

Jeopardy! for the iPhone and iPod Touch. $5. What I like: the writing of your name on the touchscreen.

Gordon: It's cute. Can you win anything?
Jason: Oh yeah.
Chico: credibility.
Gordon: ...meh.
Gordon: What about Credible Media Hoes?
Chico: On a Credible couch.
Gordon: Show Me Your Couch
Chico: Got it. First...

This comes from a casting director after we posted an article on The Singing Bee possibly returning.

Just wanted to submit an update about the return of "The Spelling Bee". "The Spelling Bee" is coming back with a Country music flair. It will be airing on CMT rather than it's former NBC home. We will be holding auditions starting next week in Studio City, CA.. Anyone interested in auditioning can email me at singing.bee.cmt@gmail.com or continue to check back at "The Singing Bee" website.

Chico: That's from Jill Scott, the casting director. Thanks, Jill!
Jason: Thanks!
Gordon: Thanks Jill. And that's one of those shows that I think will have a nice life on CMT.
Chico: Of course. It's a good game and I thought it got the shaft way too early.
Gordon: a 3.5 ratings justified it getting yanked. I think it would have been a great Summer show of only they kept it there.
Gordon: But I think CMT will be able to use it properly.
Chico: Coolie.
Gordon: And now, for people you may or may not be seeing on the show...
Chico: *plays "Pimpin' All Over the World*

In this week's Media Ho Report, Trista and Ryan have a baby girl ho (Maxwell), Erik and Jamie (Survivor 15) get married, Anne Robinson is the 34th richest woman on the UK, according to a report...Julianne Hough quits Dancing With The Stars at the end of this season...

Chico: AGAIN?

Richard Hatch wants to serve his jail sentence in Argentina, Jade Goody may be preserved in the UK's Madame Toussaud's, and we see the casts of Charm School 3, Top Chef: Masters and The Next Food Network Star.

Gordon: But none of the m are your Ho of the Week.
Chico: I can't wait to hear THIS one.
Jason: Lets hear it.
Gordon: The ho.. is Cindy Margolis, who gets her own dating show.
Jason: Ok...then.
Chico: It was only a matter of time. I mean... come on, now. It's Cindy Margolis.
Gordon: And Those...Are Your Hoes.
Chico: Meanwhile, we're going to go globehopping...
Jason: Lets go!
Gordon: Weeeee

We're going to Spain this week, home of "Face Value", which is picked up by GSN

Jason: Ole.
Chico: Es muy bueno. The show features a giant video wall of 36 moving faces, each with a question for two players to form lines of correct answers across a grid. No word on when it will launch.
Jason: Sort of Blockbusters meets a face tracking software
Chico: Or something.
Gordon: That's sounds like a cool show. I'd definitely check out an episode. Maybe it will hit our date book eventually.
Chico: Maybe so.

April 15 gives you The Cougar. Chico will be TIVOing this and watching it religiously so he can give us a full report next week.

Jason: Of course he is.
Chico: Because I'm a dedicated reporter... and I like pain
Jason: Oh boy.
Gordon: Something that won't be as painful - our interview with GSN winner Josh Yawn next.
Chico: And then... we play with the percentages. This is WLTI. Give us 30 minutes, we'll give you 20 questions.

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