Cool News
Brande Roderick, Natalie Gulbis, Tionne Watkins, Annie Duke & Claudia Jordan To Star In CELEBRITY APPRENTICE 2!!
I am – Hercules!!
Look! Press release!
NBC ANNOUNCES THE 16 ALL-STAR CELEBRITIES READY TO TAKE ON DONALD TRUMP IN THE BOARDROOM WHEN 'THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE' PREMIERES SUNDAY, MARCH 1 (9 P.M. ET)
Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Annie Duke, Tom Green, Natalie Gulbis, Scott Hamilton, Jesse James, Claudia Jordan, Khloe Kardashian, Brian McKnight, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Brande Roderick, Dennis Rodman, Herschel Walker and Tionne Watkins Will All Be Competing For Charity
NEW YORK – Thursday, January 8, 2009 – NBC and Donald Trump announced today the all-star celebrity cast for the second sensational season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" premiering on Sunday, March 1 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT).
On the first ever "Celebrity Apprentice" last season, winner Piers Morgan changed the way the game was played, winning millions for charity and setting the bar for all who follow. Now 16 new celebrities will rise to the challenge and once again it will be men versus women. The men include: Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Tom Green, Scott Hamilton, Jesse James, Brian McKnight, Dennis Rodman, and Herschel Walker. The women include: Annie Duke, Natalie Gulbis, Claudia Jordan, Khloe Kardashian, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Brande Roderick and Tionne Watkins. All the celebrities will be vying for the coveted title as they fight for their respective causes.
"Last season's 'Celebrity Apprentice' became one of the hottest shows on television -- and this season will be even better," said Trump. "We have an amazing cast of celebrities and we are looking forward to some fantastic entertainment."
The 16 celebrities will compete in business-driven tasks around New York City using their fame, rolodexes and their business acumen to win weekly tasks, while ultimately battling with each other to stay out of the boardroom and avoid hearing those dreaded words "You're Fired!" They'll be subjected to long hours, grueling mental challenges, personality clashes and intense scrutiny -- all without the help of their regular support system of agents, managers and personal assistants.
This season the competition is more cut throat than ever with a group of celebrities that will fight, tooth and nail, to win. Such intensity will result in flare-ups that, Piers Morgan says, "make his legendary fights with Omarosa look like a tea party."
Ultimately they will face the judgment of Donald Trump and his advisors in the boardroom, which will include his children (and colleagues), Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. Also appearing in the boardroom alongside Trump will be his longtime associate and trusted colleague, George Ross.
The boardroom will feature a "rotating seat," allowing a variety of famous business leaders and industry legends to join Trump in spirited judgment of the tasks. As with last season, winning celebrity teams will relish the opportunity to watch the losing team squirm in the boardroom from the comfort of their own war rooms.
When all is said and done, 15 celebrities will be famously fired and only one will emerge to become The Celebrity Apprentice.
"The Celebrity Apprentice" is produced by Mark Burnett Productions in association with Trump Productions LLC. Mark Burnett, Donald Trump, Page Feldman and Eden Gaha are Executive Producers.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATES:
Each celebrity contestant was handpicked for their balance of notoriety and business skills. Capsule bios are below, with full biographies available on NBC Media Village (www.nbcumv.com).
CLINT BLACK has had a profound effect on the music industry, not only through his own recordings, but also through the establishment of his brainchild, Equity Music Group, a record company he co-founded in 2003. He is a profound, not to mention prolific, songwriter. To date, he has written, recorded and released more than 100 songs, a benchmark in any artist's career. An astounding one third of the songs eligible for single release achieved hit song status at Country Radio. He has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. As a musician, he profoundly astounds-he is an accomplished guitarist, and humbly describes himself as proficient on drums, harmonica, bass guitar and any assortment of percussion instruments. Black will be playing for the charity, "International Rett Syndrome Foundation."
ANDREW DICE CLAY is proud to be America's most controversial and outrageous comic of all time. Before Chappelle, before South Park; Clay was shocking audiences and breaking the rules with a never-before-seen style of hardcore comedy. When he released his debut album "DICE" the parental advisory label simply read "Warning: This album is offensive." But despite all the media backlash, Clay has remained a comic icon and the self proclaimed "Undisputed Heavyweight King of Comedy." Clay's rise to fame was meteoric; he was the first comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row plus hundreds of other sports arenas from coast to Coast. And along the way, Clay starred in numerous feature films including "The Adventures of Ford Fairland," released best selling DVDs ("No Apologies," "Dice Rules!") and a string of multi gold and platinum selling CD's ("Day The Laughter Died," "Filth"). In 2007, Clay starred in his own reality show "Dice: Undisputed" for VH1. Clay will be playing for the charity, "Stand Up For Kids."
ANNIE DUKE has established herself as one of the best poker players in the world. In 2004, Duke beat out an assembly of 234 players in the World Series of Poker $2000 buy-in Omaha Hi/Lo Split and won her first WSOP bracelet. In August of the same year, Duke knocked out 8 of the world's greatest poker legends and won $2 million in the No-Limit Texas Hold'em winner-take-all, invitation-only WSOP Tournament of Champions, established by ESPN and Harrah's Entertainment. Duke now serves as a consultant for the online poker site UltimateBet.com to ensure that their rules of poker and tournament structure match those you would find in the famous poker rooms of the Las Vegas strip. Furthermore, she is sought after for her vast poker skills and knowledge, coaching the likes of Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Ashton Kutcher and Charles Barkley on their poker game. Duke regularly offers a private poker lesson with herself as an auction item for charity auctions and has raised funds to benefit numerous charities. Duke is also involved in various charitable organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ante Up for Africa (a project with Actor Don Cheadle), Children's Hospital, and many others. Duke will be playing for the charity, "Refugees International."
TOM GREEN, who made a name for himself on his MTV hit show, "The Tom Green Show," returned to his talk-show roots with "Tom Green Live!" Not bound by FCC regulations or television executives, this cutting-edge, one-hour talk show breaks the traditional mold and puts Green one-on-one with Hollywood's most well-known and accomplished entertainers. Most known for his roles in feature films "Freddy Got Fingered," "Charlie's Angels," "Stealing Harvard" and "Road Trip," Green has continued writing, producing and directing numerous film projects. Currently in post-production, Green is also editing "Prankstar," a film in which he wrote, directed and starred. Green continues to star in and produce television projects. In 2001, Green wrote, directed and starred in the special "The Tom Green Cancer Special," which focused on his battle with testicular cancer and the importance of health education. In 2005, Green also added bestselling author to his long professional repertoire. In his autobiography "Hollywood Causes Cancer: The Tom Green Story," Green details his professional and personal life. Green opens up about his humble upbringing in Ottawa, his beginnings in comedy, and his transition into television and films. Green will be playing for the charity, "Butch Walts and Donald Skinner Urologic Cancer Research Foundation."
NATALIE GULBIS is an American professional golfer. In 2000-2001, Gulbis attended the University of Arizona where she won three tournaments and was recognized with First Team All-American honors. Gulbis experienced a breakout season in 2005, finishing tied for third at the Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill and the State Farm Classic, earning over $1 million for the first time in her career. She also qualified for her first Solheim Cup and scored three points for the victorious U.S. team. Gulbis' game and confidence strengthened throughout 2006, as she recorded a tie for third at the 2006 Kraft Nabisco Championship (her fourth straight top-ten finish at a major dating back to 2005) and a tie for second at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic (losing in a playoff). Her first LPGA Tour victory arrived in 2007 at the Evian Masters, where she birdied the first hole of a sudden-death playoff. Her best season to date ended with a team victory at the Solheim Cup and a runner-up finish at the season-ending ADT Championship. She has starred in her own reality television series on the Golf Channel, created her own line of fashion calendars, contributed to numerous charities and graced red carpets for events such as Fashion Week and The Grammys. Gulbis will be playing for the charity, "Boys and Girls Club."
SCOTT HAMILTON is one of the most recognized male figure skating stars in the world. Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and honors including an Emmy Award nomination, induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. He captured the attention of the world 25 years ago with his Olympic Gold medal performances in Saravejo and since has shared his love and enthusiasm for the sport as a commentator, performer and best-selling author. Hamilton co-founded, produced and starred in "Stars on Ice" for 15 years. He further inspires others as a speaker, philanthropist and cancer and brain tumor survivor. As an author, Hamilton received notable critical praise for his New York Times best-selling autobiography Landing It (Kensington Books, October 1999) an intimate, candid and insightful look at his professional and personal life on and off the ice. His new inspirational book "The Great Eight" was published by Thomas Nelson Publishing in January 2009. Hamilton will be playing for the charity, "The Cleveland Clinic Foundation."
JESSE JAMES can be called many things: custom bike and car builder, producer, publisher, television host and restaurateur. James is currently in production for his new show "Jesse James Is A Dead Man" which will premiere on Spike TV. This past summer, James hit the road and toured across the United States to talk to the American worker one-on-one to launch his new clothing line Jesse James Industrial Work Wear, which is currently available in Wal-Mart stores nationwide. James also founded West Coast Choppers, which creates custom made motorcycles. In 2000, James was the subject of "Motorcycle Mania" which chronicled his everyday life as a motorcycle builder on the Discovery Channel. James established a loyal following who would tune in for 85 episodes to watch the anti-host in his best known role on the international television hit "Monster Garage," which he produced and starred in. In 2006, he opened the restaurant Cisco Burger, named after his beloved pit bull Cisco. James will be playing for the charity, "Long Beach Education Foundation."
CLAUDIA JORDAN is a model for NBC's "Deal or No Deal" and currently holds the # 1 box, indicative of her rise up in the business. Jordan became Miss Teen Rhode Island and later competed in Miss Teen USA. As an adult, she won Miss Rhode Island USA and competed in the Miss USA pageant. It was only the third time in 46 years that anyone representing Rhode Island made the top ten. East Providence even named May 16th "Claudia Jordan Day." Besides competing in pageants, Jordan was an impressive sprinter and earned all-state honors in track and field. She competed in several Junior Olympics and in college became an All-American sprinter in the 400-meter relay. Jordan is also fluent in Italian - her mom is first generation to come to the United States from Italy. After moving to Los Angeles, she became a model on "The Price is Right." She then went on to co-host a TV show with Carmen Electra called "Livin' Large" and worked as a correspondent for "The Best Damn Sports Show" and "5.4.3.2.1." She even had the opportunity to work with "Entertainment Tonight" for NFL Super Bowl Media day. In 2009, she will be featured alongside Luke Wilson in the new film entitled "Middlemen." Jordan is also a real estate investor. Jordan will be playing for the charity, "NAPSAC Foundation."
KHLOE KARDASHIAN is the youngest of the three sisters introduced to Hollywood with the dramedy "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." The show, which has quickly became one of the highest-rated shows on E!, gives the audience a glimpse into the lives of the Kardashian clan. The hit series rocketed 24-year-old Kardashian into the spotlight, enabling her to develop her own fan base, prove her strengths as a TV personality and initiate a series of projects to keep her busy. Aside from maintaining her daily blog, which reached one million views in its first month of launching, Kardashian now works as a spokesperson for Crest. She contributes to MSN.com and uses her attractive, outgoing personality to host behind-the-scenes and red carpet events for Celebuzz. In addition to dealing with the newfound responsibilities of being a reality star, Kardashian also manages DASH, the high-end women's boutique in Calabasas, California that she owns and runs with her two sisters. Kardashian will be playing for the charity, "The Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness."
BRIAN MCKNIGHT has defined the true meaning of American soul man since 1991. In addition to a stellar career as a singer/songwriter, McKnight has conquered all mediums including selling over 16 million albums. From his starring role on Broadway in "Chicago" this past winter to his upcoming gig as host of BET's "Soul Sessions," McKnight can also be heard everyday as the host of 94.7 The Wave's morning program "The Brian McKnight Morning Show." McKnight's most recent album "Ten" can be found in stores now. McKnight will be playing for the charity, "Youthville USA."
JOAN RIVERS is a force of nature, and one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. Comedienne, Tony-nominated actress, best-selling author, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, jewelry designer and cosmetic company entrepreneur, red-carpet fashion laureate, businesswoman and, most importantly to her, mother and grandmother. Rivers' career skyrocketed in 1968 when she appeared on "The Tonight Show" starring Johnny Carson. Within three years she was hosting "That Show with Joan Rivers," one of the first syndicated daytime shows, and went on to become the first sole guest host of "The Tonight Show." Her own "The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers" helped launch the Fox Network in 1986. In 1989, she returned to daytime television with "The Joan Rivers Show," winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host the following year, and her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1990, she launched the Joan Rivers Classics Collection of fashion jewelry on QVC. Along with her daughter Melissa, she hosted E!'s red-carpet events from 1996-2004. From 2004-2007 they continued their "must-see" red-carpet coverage for the TV Guide Channel, garnering the highest ratings ever for the channel. Rivers will be playing for the charity, "God's Love We Deliver."
MELISSA RIVERS, in all of her splendorous glamour on the red carpet, is also an Ivy League graduate, an accomplished equestrian and the mother of a young son. Rivers is also an executive producer and has ample experience behind the camera as well as in front of it. The University of Pennsylvania graduate joined her mother, Joan Rivers, on the red carpet at E! Entertainment where they started the red carpet phenomenon. The acerbic, dynamic duo even made it to celebrate their 1,000th interview on the Emmys red carpet – a huge milestone indeed. During her time at E!, Rivers produced and hosted a number of specials – two of which were the channel's highest rated – "Oh Baby! Melissa's Guide to Pregnancy" and "Oh, Toddler! Surviving the Early Years." When the Rivers women took their red carpet programming over to the TV Guide Channel a few years ago, the ratings soared. Rivers has produced and hosted a number of specials and series including "TV Candy," a weekly series that highlights TV fashion, the annual Mother's Day special, The Stylist Special, the series "Stars First Jobs" (all produced with Steven Jensen) that features celebrities hilariously going back to their first jobs. Rivers and her production company also produce all of the red carpet programs. Rivers will be playing for the charity, "Lili Claire Foundation."
BRANDE RODERICK started her first company in 2000 called She-Ra Productions, a film and television production company. She also manages two other companies including Financiallyhung.com. Financiallyhung.com started out as an idea for a t-shirt, which then grew to the idea of using the name for a professional social network. In addition to "The Celebrity Apprentice," Roderick will be starring in a new reality show with Brooke Burke and Tracy Bingham called "Flirty 30's," a mix between "Sex and the City" and "Desperate Housewives." Most recently, she guest starred in "The Game," on the CW Network. Roderick also hosts a show on the Reelz Channel called, "What I Learned from the Movies." Additionally, Roderick has recently held supporting roles in several movies including "The Nanny Diaries" starring Scarlet Johansen, "Starsky & Hutch," "Dracula II" and "Hood of Horror" starring alongside Snoop Dog. Roderick will be playing for the charity, "CPYC – California Police Youth Charities."
DENNIS RODMAN is a retired NBA player who played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was nicknamed "Dennis the Menace" and "The Worm" and was known for his fierce defensive and rebounding ability. Playing small forward in his early years before becoming a power forward, Rodman earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times and was voted NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice. Rodman also led the NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years and won five NBA Championships. Apart from basketball, Rodman is a part-time professional wrestler as well as a restaurateur. He had his own TV show "The Rodman World Tour" and had lead roles in the action films "Simon Sez" and "Double Team" alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme. Rodman was the winner of the $222,000 main prize on the 2005 edition of "The Celebrity Mole." Additionally, he participated in the U.K. "Celebrity Big Brother" and hosted "Geek to Freak" on Mark Cuban's HDNet. He is a long-time vegetarian, and in 2005, he became the first man (and the first sports star) to pose (naked) for PETA's advertisement campaign "Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur." Rodman will be playing for the charity, "CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of New Orleans."
HERSCHEL WALKER's collegiate football career is legendary. As a freshman at the University of Georgia, Walker's performance helped capture the 1980 national football title. He earned consensus All-American honors three consecutive years, set numerous NCAA and SEC records and capped a sensational college career by earning, in his junior year, the 1982 Heisman Trophy. In 2002 he was voted into the Collegiate Football Hall of Fame and was selected as the second greatest player in college football history, just behind the legendary Red Grange. In 1983, Walker gave up his final year of collegiate eligibility and turned professional. During his 15-year pro football career, Walker's accomplishments include a) setting the still standing, single-season, pro football rushing record of 2411 yards, b) leading the NFL in rushing, c) gaining more total yards than anyone in professional football history and d) receiving numerous all-pro and pro Bowl honors. Currently, Walker is founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Man Food Service, LLC (RMFS), a certified minority business that produces Herschel's Famous 34, a line of flavorful frozen chicken, beef, pork and seafood entrees and appetizers. Walker will be playing for the charity, "Alternative Community Development Services (dba Project Turnaround)."
TIONNE WATKINS is best known as "T-Boz," the lead singer of the best-selling female group of all time, TLC, with over 18 million albums sold worldwide. In addition to her success as a musician, Watkins is also a successful actress, producer and a tireless fundraiser for many important charities. She has been named one of People Magazine's "50 most beautiful people" twice and appeared as Josephine Baker in revered makeup artist Kevin Aucoin's book "Making Faces." As president of her own entertainment company, Shee Entertainment, Watkins was the executive producer of the hit film, "ATL." As an actress, she received rave reviews for her role in the film "Belly" and guest starred on the long-running sitcom "Living Single." She also had a small role in the feature film "House Party III." Watkins authored the book "Thoughts" in 1999 and is currently working on her own children's clothing line. Watkins is the national spokesperson for the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. Her efforts on the group's behalf led her to be named by the Iris Captor-UCLA Women's Health Center as one of the top ten women in health education along with others, such as Katie Couric and Oprah Winfrey. Her charity work and incredible contribution to the entertainment industry have come to define Watkins as one of the most influential and important performers of her generation. Watkins will be playing for the charity, "Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia."
"I love love love DR. HORRIBLE’S SING-ALONG BLOG as much or more than just about anything I’ve seen this year." -- Harry Knowles
HD Reservoir Dogs: $10.49!! (58% Off!!)
(Part of the 215-title 50% off sale!!)
Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Annie Duke, Tom Green, Natalie Gulbis, Scott Hamilton, Jesse James, Claudia Jordan, Khloe Kardashian, Brian McKnight, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Brande Roderick, Dennis Rodman, Herschel Walker and Tionne Watkins Will All Be Competing For Charity
NEW YORK – Thursday, January 8, 2009 – NBC and Donald Trump announced today the all-star celebrity cast for the second sensational season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" premiering on Sunday, March 1 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT).
On the first ever "Celebrity Apprentice" last season, winner Piers Morgan changed the way the game was played, winning millions for charity and setting the bar for all who follow. Now 16 new celebrities will rise to the challenge and once again it will be men versus women. The men include: Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Tom Green, Scott Hamilton, Jesse James, Brian McKnight, Dennis Rodman, and Herschel Walker. The women include: Annie Duke, Natalie Gulbis, Claudia Jordan, Khloe Kardashian, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Brande Roderick and Tionne Watkins. All the celebrities will be vying for the coveted title as they fight for their respective causes.
"Last season's 'Celebrity Apprentice' became one of the hottest shows on television -- and this season will be even better," said Trump. "We have an amazing cast of celebrities and we are looking forward to some fantastic entertainment."
The 16 celebrities will compete in business-driven tasks around New York City using their fame, rolodexes and their business acumen to win weekly tasks, while ultimately battling with each other to stay out of the boardroom and avoid hearing those dreaded words "You're Fired!" They'll be subjected to long hours, grueling mental challenges, personality clashes and intense scrutiny -- all without the help of their regular support system of agents, managers and personal assistants.
This season the competition is more cut throat than ever with a group of celebrities that will fight, tooth and nail, to win. Such intensity will result in flare-ups that, Piers Morgan says, "make his legendary fights with Omarosa look like a tea party."
Ultimately they will face the judgment of Donald Trump and his advisors in the boardroom, which will include his children (and colleagues), Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. Also appearing in the boardroom alongside Trump will be his longtime associate and trusted colleague, George Ross.
The boardroom will feature a "rotating seat," allowing a variety of famous business leaders and industry legends to join Trump in spirited judgment of the tasks. As with last season, winning celebrity teams will relish the opportunity to watch the losing team squirm in the boardroom from the comfort of their own war rooms.
When all is said and done, 15 celebrities will be famously fired and only one will emerge to become The Celebrity Apprentice.
"The Celebrity Apprentice" is produced by Mark Burnett Productions in association with Trump Productions LLC. Mark Burnett, Donald Trump, Page Feldman and Eden Gaha are Executive Producers.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATES:
Each celebrity contestant was handpicked for their balance of notoriety and business skills. Capsule bios are below, with full biographies available on NBC Media Village (www.nbcumv.com).
CLINT BLACK has had a profound effect on the music industry, not only through his own recordings, but also through the establishment of his brainchild, Equity Music Group, a record company he co-founded in 2003. He is a profound, not to mention prolific, songwriter. To date, he has written, recorded and released more than 100 songs, a benchmark in any artist's career. An astounding one third of the songs eligible for single release achieved hit song status at Country Radio. He has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. As a musician, he profoundly astounds-he is an accomplished guitarist, and humbly describes himself as proficient on drums, harmonica, bass guitar and any assortment of percussion instruments. Black will be playing for the charity, "International Rett Syndrome Foundation."
ANDREW DICE CLAY is proud to be America's most controversial and outrageous comic of all time. Before Chappelle, before South Park; Clay was shocking audiences and breaking the rules with a never-before-seen style of hardcore comedy. When he released his debut album "DICE" the parental advisory label simply read "Warning: This album is offensive." But despite all the media backlash, Clay has remained a comic icon and the self proclaimed "Undisputed Heavyweight King of Comedy." Clay's rise to fame was meteoric; he was the first comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row plus hundreds of other sports arenas from coast to Coast. And along the way, Clay starred in numerous feature films including "The Adventures of Ford Fairland," released best selling DVDs ("No Apologies," "Dice Rules!") and a string of multi gold and platinum selling CD's ("Day The Laughter Died," "Filth"). In 2007, Clay starred in his own reality show "Dice: Undisputed" for VH1. Clay will be playing for the charity, "Stand Up For Kids."
ANNIE DUKE has established herself as one of the best poker players in the world. In 2004, Duke beat out an assembly of 234 players in the World Series of Poker $2000 buy-in Omaha Hi/Lo Split and won her first WSOP bracelet. In August of the same year, Duke knocked out 8 of the world's greatest poker legends and won $2 million in the No-Limit Texas Hold'em winner-take-all, invitation-only WSOP Tournament of Champions, established by ESPN and Harrah's Entertainment. Duke now serves as a consultant for the online poker site UltimateBet.com to ensure that their rules of poker and tournament structure match those you would find in the famous poker rooms of the Las Vegas strip. Furthermore, she is sought after for her vast poker skills and knowledge, coaching the likes of Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Ashton Kutcher and Charles Barkley on their poker game. Duke regularly offers a private poker lesson with herself as an auction item for charity auctions and has raised funds to benefit numerous charities. Duke is also involved in various charitable organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ante Up for Africa (a project with Actor Don Cheadle), Children's Hospital, and many others. Duke will be playing for the charity, "Refugees International."
TOM GREEN, who made a name for himself on his MTV hit show, "The Tom Green Show," returned to his talk-show roots with "Tom Green Live!" Not bound by FCC regulations or television executives, this cutting-edge, one-hour talk show breaks the traditional mold and puts Green one-on-one with Hollywood's most well-known and accomplished entertainers. Most known for his roles in feature films "Freddy Got Fingered," "Charlie's Angels," "Stealing Harvard" and "Road Trip," Green has continued writing, producing and directing numerous film projects. Currently in post-production, Green is also editing "Prankstar," a film in which he wrote, directed and starred. Green continues to star in and produce television projects. In 2001, Green wrote, directed and starred in the special "The Tom Green Cancer Special," which focused on his battle with testicular cancer and the importance of health education. In 2005, Green also added bestselling author to his long professional repertoire. In his autobiography "Hollywood Causes Cancer: The Tom Green Story," Green details his professional and personal life. Green opens up about his humble upbringing in Ottawa, his beginnings in comedy, and his transition into television and films. Green will be playing for the charity, "Butch Walts and Donald Skinner Urologic Cancer Research Foundation."
NATALIE GULBIS is an American professional golfer. In 2000-2001, Gulbis attended the University of Arizona where she won three tournaments and was recognized with First Team All-American honors. Gulbis experienced a breakout season in 2005, finishing tied for third at the Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill and the State Farm Classic, earning over $1 million for the first time in her career. She also qualified for her first Solheim Cup and scored three points for the victorious U.S. team. Gulbis' game and confidence strengthened throughout 2006, as she recorded a tie for third at the 2006 Kraft Nabisco Championship (her fourth straight top-ten finish at a major dating back to 2005) and a tie for second at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic (losing in a playoff). Her first LPGA Tour victory arrived in 2007 at the Evian Masters, where she birdied the first hole of a sudden-death playoff. Her best season to date ended with a team victory at the Solheim Cup and a runner-up finish at the season-ending ADT Championship. She has starred in her own reality television series on the Golf Channel, created her own line of fashion calendars, contributed to numerous charities and graced red carpets for events such as Fashion Week and The Grammys. Gulbis will be playing for the charity, "Boys and Girls Club."
SCOTT HAMILTON is one of the most recognized male figure skating stars in the world. Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and honors including an Emmy Award nomination, induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. He captured the attention of the world 25 years ago with his Olympic Gold medal performances in Saravejo and since has shared his love and enthusiasm for the sport as a commentator, performer and best-selling author. Hamilton co-founded, produced and starred in "Stars on Ice" for 15 years. He further inspires others as a speaker, philanthropist and cancer and brain tumor survivor. As an author, Hamilton received notable critical praise for his New York Times best-selling autobiography Landing It (Kensington Books, October 1999) an intimate, candid and insightful look at his professional and personal life on and off the ice. His new inspirational book "The Great Eight" was published by Thomas Nelson Publishing in January 2009. Hamilton will be playing for the charity, "The Cleveland Clinic Foundation."
JESSE JAMES can be called many things: custom bike and car builder, producer, publisher, television host and restaurateur. James is currently in production for his new show "Jesse James Is A Dead Man" which will premiere on Spike TV. This past summer, James hit the road and toured across the United States to talk to the American worker one-on-one to launch his new clothing line Jesse James Industrial Work Wear, which is currently available in Wal-Mart stores nationwide. James also founded West Coast Choppers, which creates custom made motorcycles. In 2000, James was the subject of "Motorcycle Mania" which chronicled his everyday life as a motorcycle builder on the Discovery Channel. James established a loyal following who would tune in for 85 episodes to watch the anti-host in his best known role on the international television hit "Monster Garage," which he produced and starred in. In 2006, he opened the restaurant Cisco Burger, named after his beloved pit bull Cisco. James will be playing for the charity, "Long Beach Education Foundation."
CLAUDIA JORDAN is a model for NBC's "Deal or No Deal" and currently holds the # 1 box, indicative of her rise up in the business. Jordan became Miss Teen Rhode Island and later competed in Miss Teen USA. As an adult, she won Miss Rhode Island USA and competed in the Miss USA pageant. It was only the third time in 46 years that anyone representing Rhode Island made the top ten. East Providence even named May 16th "Claudia Jordan Day." Besides competing in pageants, Jordan was an impressive sprinter and earned all-state honors in track and field. She competed in several Junior Olympics and in college became an All-American sprinter in the 400-meter relay. Jordan is also fluent in Italian - her mom is first generation to come to the United States from Italy. After moving to Los Angeles, she became a model on "The Price is Right." She then went on to co-host a TV show with Carmen Electra called "Livin' Large" and worked as a correspondent for "The Best Damn Sports Show" and "5.4.3.2.1." She even had the opportunity to work with "Entertainment Tonight" for NFL Super Bowl Media day. In 2009, she will be featured alongside Luke Wilson in the new film entitled "Middlemen." Jordan is also a real estate investor. Jordan will be playing for the charity, "NAPSAC Foundation."
KHLOE KARDASHIAN is the youngest of the three sisters introduced to Hollywood with the dramedy "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." The show, which has quickly became one of the highest-rated shows on E!, gives the audience a glimpse into the lives of the Kardashian clan. The hit series rocketed 24-year-old Kardashian into the spotlight, enabling her to develop her own fan base, prove her strengths as a TV personality and initiate a series of projects to keep her busy. Aside from maintaining her daily blog, which reached one million views in its first month of launching, Kardashian now works as a spokesperson for Crest. She contributes to MSN.com and uses her attractive, outgoing personality to host behind-the-scenes and red carpet events for Celebuzz. In addition to dealing with the newfound responsibilities of being a reality star, Kardashian also manages DASH, the high-end women's boutique in Calabasas, California that she owns and runs with her two sisters. Kardashian will be playing for the charity, "The Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness."
BRIAN MCKNIGHT has defined the true meaning of American soul man since 1991. In addition to a stellar career as a singer/songwriter, McKnight has conquered all mediums including selling over 16 million albums. From his starring role on Broadway in "Chicago" this past winter to his upcoming gig as host of BET's "Soul Sessions," McKnight can also be heard everyday as the host of 94.7 The Wave's morning program "The Brian McKnight Morning Show." McKnight's most recent album "Ten" can be found in stores now. McKnight will be playing for the charity, "Youthville USA."
JOAN RIVERS is a force of nature, and one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. Comedienne, Tony-nominated actress, best-selling author, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, jewelry designer and cosmetic company entrepreneur, red-carpet fashion laureate, businesswoman and, most importantly to her, mother and grandmother. Rivers' career skyrocketed in 1968 when she appeared on "The Tonight Show" starring Johnny Carson. Within three years she was hosting "That Show with Joan Rivers," one of the first syndicated daytime shows, and went on to become the first sole guest host of "The Tonight Show." Her own "The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers" helped launch the Fox Network in 1986. In 1989, she returned to daytime television with "The Joan Rivers Show," winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host the following year, and her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1990, she launched the Joan Rivers Classics Collection of fashion jewelry on QVC. Along with her daughter Melissa, she hosted E!'s red-carpet events from 1996-2004. From 2004-2007 they continued their "must-see" red-carpet coverage for the TV Guide Channel, garnering the highest ratings ever for the channel. Rivers will be playing for the charity, "God's Love We Deliver."
MELISSA RIVERS, in all of her splendorous glamour on the red carpet, is also an Ivy League graduate, an accomplished equestrian and the mother of a young son. Rivers is also an executive producer and has ample experience behind the camera as well as in front of it. The University of Pennsylvania graduate joined her mother, Joan Rivers, on the red carpet at E! Entertainment where they started the red carpet phenomenon. The acerbic, dynamic duo even made it to celebrate their 1,000th interview on the Emmys red carpet – a huge milestone indeed. During her time at E!, Rivers produced and hosted a number of specials – two of which were the channel's highest rated – "Oh Baby! Melissa's Guide to Pregnancy" and "Oh, Toddler! Surviving the Early Years." When the Rivers women took their red carpet programming over to the TV Guide Channel a few years ago, the ratings soared. Rivers has produced and hosted a number of specials and series including "TV Candy," a weekly series that highlights TV fashion, the annual Mother's Day special, The Stylist Special, the series "Stars First Jobs" (all produced with Steven Jensen) that features celebrities hilariously going back to their first jobs. Rivers and her production company also produce all of the red carpet programs. Rivers will be playing for the charity, "Lili Claire Foundation."
BRANDE RODERICK started her first company in 2000 called She-Ra Productions, a film and television production company. She also manages two other companies including Financiallyhung.com. Financiallyhung.com started out as an idea for a t-shirt, which then grew to the idea of using the name for a professional social network. In addition to "The Celebrity Apprentice," Roderick will be starring in a new reality show with Brooke Burke and Tracy Bingham called "Flirty 30's," a mix between "Sex and the City" and "Desperate Housewives." Most recently, she guest starred in "The Game," on the CW Network. Roderick also hosts a show on the Reelz Channel called, "What I Learned from the Movies." Additionally, Roderick has recently held supporting roles in several movies including "The Nanny Diaries" starring Scarlet Johansen, "Starsky & Hutch," "Dracula II" and "Hood of Horror" starring alongside Snoop Dog. Roderick will be playing for the charity, "CPYC – California Police Youth Charities."
DENNIS RODMAN is a retired NBA player who played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was nicknamed "Dennis the Menace" and "The Worm" and was known for his fierce defensive and rebounding ability. Playing small forward in his early years before becoming a power forward, Rodman earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times and was voted NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice. Rodman also led the NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years and won five NBA Championships. Apart from basketball, Rodman is a part-time professional wrestler as well as a restaurateur. He had his own TV show "The Rodman World Tour" and had lead roles in the action films "Simon Sez" and "Double Team" alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme. Rodman was the winner of the $222,000 main prize on the 2005 edition of "The Celebrity Mole." Additionally, he participated in the U.K. "Celebrity Big Brother" and hosted "Geek to Freak" on Mark Cuban's HDNet. He is a long-time vegetarian, and in 2005, he became the first man (and the first sports star) to pose (naked) for PETA's advertisement campaign "Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur." Rodman will be playing for the charity, "CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of New Orleans."
HERSCHEL WALKER's collegiate football career is legendary. As a freshman at the University of Georgia, Walker's performance helped capture the 1980 national football title. He earned consensus All-American honors three consecutive years, set numerous NCAA and SEC records and capped a sensational college career by earning, in his junior year, the 1982 Heisman Trophy. In 2002 he was voted into the Collegiate Football Hall of Fame and was selected as the second greatest player in college football history, just behind the legendary Red Grange. In 1983, Walker gave up his final year of collegiate eligibility and turned professional. During his 15-year pro football career, Walker's accomplishments include a) setting the still standing, single-season, pro football rushing record of 2411 yards, b) leading the NFL in rushing, c) gaining more total yards than anyone in professional football history and d) receiving numerous all-pro and pro Bowl honors. Currently, Walker is founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Man Food Service, LLC (RMFS), a certified minority business that produces Herschel's Famous 34, a line of flavorful frozen chicken, beef, pork and seafood entrees and appetizers. Walker will be playing for the charity, "Alternative Community Development Services (dba Project Turnaround)."
TIONNE WATKINS is best known as "T-Boz," the lead singer of the best-selling female group of all time, TLC, with over 18 million albums sold worldwide. In addition to her success as a musician, Watkins is also a successful actress, producer and a tireless fundraiser for many important charities. She has been named one of People Magazine's "50 most beautiful people" twice and appeared as Josephine Baker in revered makeup artist Kevin Aucoin's book "Making Faces." As president of her own entertainment company, Shee Entertainment, Watkins was the executive producer of the hit film, "ATL." As an actress, she received rave reviews for her role in the film "Belly" and guest starred on the long-running sitcom "Living Single." She also had a small role in the feature film "House Party III." Watkins authored the book "Thoughts" in 1999 and is currently working on her own children's clothing line. Watkins is the national spokesperson for the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. Her efforts on the group's behalf led her to be named by the Iris Captor-UCLA Women's Health Center as one of the top ten women in health education along with others, such as Katie Couric and Oprah Winfrey. Her charity work and incredible contribution to the entertainment industry have come to define Watkins as one of the most influential and important performers of her generation. Watkins will be playing for the charity, "Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia."
"I love love love DR. HORRIBLE’S SING-ALONG BLOG as much or more than just about anything I’ve seen this year." -- Harry Knowles
HD Reservoir Dogs: $10.49!! (58% Off!!)
(Part of the 215-title 50% off sale!!)
-
+ Expand All
-
I thought they dropped this.
-
for 4 reasons. Joan Rivers and her Daughter Melissa. Joan Rivers will clear that building so quickly...
-
Jan 08, 2009 1:27:49 PM CST
Jack and Jill Went Up The Hill With A Buck and A Quarter...
by karl childers
Jill came down with jittle all over her face! OH!
-
Joan Rivers? Annie Duke? I can't think of two women I'd rather watch less. Clearly, they just want this to be a complete train wreck. Andrew Dice Clay? Dennis Rodman? It would be hilarious if it wasn't just pathetic.
-
I YAM SO THEIR, DOOD. :)
-
Brande Roderick, Natalie Gulbis, Tionne Watkins, Annie Duke & Claudia Jordan... WHAT IN THE FUCK? I knew a couple in the article but the ones in the title... NO.
-
...none of the people in the headline for this article. Not that I give a shit though, this show is not worth my time.
-
Dice ,Clint Black, Tom Green and Joan and Melissa Rivers...who are the rest of these clowns?
-
Annie is WAY smarter than all of the other contestants. This is a woman who has routinely played poker with the best in the world, many times with more money than most of these clowns have seen in the middle of the table, and hasn't flinched. Trump won't intimidate her a bit. She will win....easily.
-
I had high hopes for season two. Fucking Rodman is on everything these days.
-
Everyone thought she was a walk over. She won 150,000 dollars. just to prove it was no fluke she entered another one and won another large amount of money. She was leno a number of years ago.
-
We have Celebrity big bro. One of the contestants is Verne Troyer. as well as Coolio and Ulrika johnnson and ex-word presenter Terry Christian and Mutya Beuna ex girlband person. Dead set is great. by the way. Davina mcCall doesnt have much to do beside acting undead. Her death scene was shocking.
-
I was excited for a moment. But no, it's Jesse James.
-
would watch if she was on
-
He must be having regrets right now.
-
You get the TV you deserve.
-
Who are these people?!? And why isn't Robert Z'dar on the list?
-
Who the fuck are these people...then I read past the headlines and saw their bio's. Read before you post you stupid fuck
-
The fat ass one with the sex tape who's dead behind the eyes.
-
I am celebrity get me out of here. But first they would have to sign up ant and dec has contestants. that is tv I would to see, those two plonkers eating kangaroo testicals. and nothing would give me greature pleasure than to see them doing bush tucker trials.
-
...and I mean that in every possible way.
-
I can't believe that this crap warrants even a mention, yet AMAD is going because you guys are too swamped?
Total shit! -
....if you want to see him tell a news show host to go fuck himself.
-
Ever. He was to the '90s what Dane Cook is to the '00s. Stand-up comedy for people who have never seen stand-up comedy before.
-
WE ARE NOT NINJAS!
-
Fuck I couldn't believe it.
-
If he could make his personality G BullDog Pimp stay for the entire duration, Mr. Walker is money. "Trading me to the Vikes gots the Cowboys three gold, nigga!"
-
It really amuses me when former, rather prominent, Playboy playmates move on to other things and never mention it again. Brande Roderick was one of the more poopular playmates of her time. Playmate of the year, I believe. I know this becuase I used to um, "use" her photos. Funny thing is, they left out her time on Baywatch, too. Has a Baywatch credit become as embarrassing as a Playboy one?You'll also notice any press release kinda credits for Kelly Monaco only mention her soap opera and dancing show... Please. You looked that good once, why pretend you never did it?
-
...whatsoever about this news.
-
are the biggest fucking pieces of shit to ever walk the planet...I just wish they fade out of existence...
-
Jan 08, 2009 10:09:00 PM CST
They cancelled MY OWN WORST ENEMY, and brought this back?!
by mr incredible
Who the hell is watching The Apprentice? It's old and outdated, like Donald Trump. Get bent, NBC.
-
Celebrity: (n) a famous or well-known person.
Hrmmm... -
... That I was an early fan of The Apprentice and that I actually bought the concept of the "16 week job interview" for the first few seasons.As each progressive season brought a shallower talent pool and more obnoxious product placement, I moved on. Then I found out that none of the winners, supposedly picked for their business savvy, actually got jobs running one of Trump's businesses and were instead used for P.R. as "celebrities". Alas, this included original apprentice, Bill Rancic, who I really believed was running Trump's Chicago property.I watched some of last years Celebrity Edition out of morbid curiosity and it actually wasn't that bad. There was no false pretense that anybody was going to win a "job", and with few exceptions, the has-been celebrities took their tasks seriously and actually worked capably.But the Diceman? Joan and Melissa Rivers (can't wait for The Donald's blustery proclamation that this will be the first mother-daughter team in the history of the show, "It'll be HUUUGE!")? This batch of leftover leftovers is just sad. Sad for Trump/Burnett, who have squandered all of the integrity of their program if this is the best they can come up with for celebrities. Sad for the contestants, people who were on top of the world 20 years ago and this how they have to do to make a buck today. And sad for the viewers, who remember thinking there was a show about successful professionals trying to work at the next level who now realize that The Apprentice has become what it was destined to become: Competitive "Surreal Life".Wow, maybe I overplayed my indignance just skoach. Sorry bout that.
-
"...people who were on top of the world 20 years ago and this how they have to do to make a buck today." That "how" should be a "is what".And now back to your regularly scheduled Talkback, already in progress...
-
...does anyone watch reality TV? I mean seriously, this is the absolute dregs of television, and has NO entertainment value whatsoever. I can't imagine how low a person's expectations and pleasure threshhold must be to enjoy this crap--or write about it.
-
And who watches this crap????
-
I just have to say: GET THE FUCK OUT OF YOUR HOUSE MORE! I mean maybe I just have even less to do than the rest of you, but there were only 4 people on that list that I didn't recognize. I didn't watch much of the last season, but what I did watch was decent entertainment. Seeing "celebrities", and I think that is term used VERY loosely with a few of these people, get pissed and combative is great. It makes me feel like maybe I should take their shrine down off my mantle, because they are no different than I am.
-
To my juvenile mind, Dice's early stuff was gold. Last I saw him he was cussing some CNN interviewer. A similar breakdown is the only reason this show could be worth a glance.
-
is in my top 10 best of the decade.
I'm not kidding. I'm not high.
I rank it up there with Soderbergh's Solaris, Punch Drunk Love, Mullholland Drive, The Dark Knight, The Rules of Attraction, Immortel Ad Vitam, Crank, Zodiac and a title to be named later. -
It has Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay (!!!!), Tom Green, Jesse James, Joan Rivers and Dennis Rodman in it...and you picked 5 names I've never even heard of to put in the headline?
The ones I mentioned are celebreties. Everyone knows who they are. My *grandparents* would even know who they are. The people YOU mentioned, I'd guess that maybe 10 people in the whole world would know who all 5 of those people are. And I would guess that those 10 are all fat middle aged men who just sit and look at pg-rated pictures of models all day long on their computer, so much so that they actually know their names. Don't get me wrong, everyone loves a hot model, but NO ONE GIVES A SHIT IF THEY'RE GOING TO BE ON A REALITY SHOW. The last thing one desires of models, is to see them fully clad in pants suits, or hear them talk, or watch a group of them fully clad in pantsuits, talking to each other and trying to figure out problems, which I can safely bet will sound similar to that of 20 hens in an aluminum shed being pelted with rocks.
Models in these shows are kind of the same thing as sex-comedies. Utterly pointless and self-defeating. If you want to watch people having sex, commit to it, watch some real porn and fap yourself to carpel tunnel. Mixing it with comedy just dilutes both to something that merely teases you on both fronts. Same goes for models in reality shows. If you want to look at hot girls, you'll get much better mileage from the Internet, or the sports illustrated video that came with your football phone, than you will putting them in a room with Donald Trump and his creepy son. -
The UK version. It is MUCH better....
-
Putting the 5 unknown "celebs" in your title to show how crappy the show is. I disagree however. Dice + Rivers + Rodman + Tom Green = glorious trainwreck of epic proportions
-
Who the fuck is this batch of losers?
-
God damn, as if University of Florida doesn't already have enough to wave in front of UGA right now, now we have to have our greatest player humiliate himself with reality television?!...
-
They really use this word liberally don't they? Can't they call it "D-List Apprentice"? Or "Washed-Up or Never-Was Apprentice"?
-
Case in point: When news hit that Kim Kardashian's sex tape was "leaked", everyone said "who?". When she got her own show on E (if there is only one channel in Hell, it is exactly like E only they never air The Soup), people said "I think that's the girl who isn't Paris Hilton who did that sex tape". And now her sister, who appears on her show, is considered a celebrity. I think instead of calling it "Celebrity Apprentice" they should just be honest and call it "Anything for a Buck and a Little Attention Apprentice".When Jesse James gets fired will Trump then shoot him in the back of the head? nomihs, I think you have it backwards: those who know who most of these people are the ones who need to, as you said, "GET THE FUCK OUT OF YOUR HOUSE MORE!". I think those that have lives and don't spend all day reading tabloids while Tivoing ET so they can also watch Access Hollywood and TMZ are the ones who will not be familiar with everyone on that list.
-
Every season, even from the beginning, is a fantastic interview for a marketing career. Every "test" is marketing some product to people. I enjoy the show, but all the tasks are all the same. How much can you sell of this, or make this product look better. All marketing. Nothing else about running a business.
I like how this show has Tom Green, Dennis Rodman, and Dice. Should be interesting. -
It's a gold-mine for product placement. Entire tasks, hence entire episodes, are built around specific products. It's a 30 minute commercial, with commercial breaks, and 10 minutes of Trump scowling at people.
-
all these so-called celebrities into a giant pit, and have them fight it out to the death till one remains. Call it Last Celebrity Standing.Seriously, I looked at that headline and said out loud (at work, thanks), "Who the FUCK ARE these people??!!"
-
"(Tom) Green has continued writing, producing and directing numerous film projects."...in his basement to post on You Tube...
-
I read elsewhere that Melissa Rivers is one of the final two. Clint Black will for sure last a long time because the country guy always gets mucho respect, since he represents a huge slice of the audience. Finally, why call her Tionne Watkins? Tionne is not a celebrity, but T-Boz from TLC, is indeed a legit celebrity.
This cast is actually a zillion times better than last season. The names are bigger and the cast is crazier in an entertaining way, rather than just being pricks like Piers and Nely or dull as Trace and Lennox. Marilu Henner was the most entertaining person last time, and that's weak! -
Who the hell are half of these people? And I thought the other half have been dead for the past decade! Hardly qualifies as "Celebrity" Apprendice now does it?
-
To bring up an even more terrible show, have people seen the ads for this Candid Camera / Practical Jokes / Punk'd reality show starring Howie Mandel. I want to know if anyone actually believes this show isn't completely fake. The commercials just make it painfully obvious that it's all staged! I fear that people don't even care if their "reality" shows are real or not.
-
Is awesome. Can't wait. The last Celebrity Apprentice was actually pretty good.
-
Jan 10, 2009 4:41:20 AM CST
One of Herschel Walker's personalities will be traded for 10 dra
by mr spork
But it's just that damn good.
The only "celebrity" I've never heard of is Claudia Jordan. It's because I've never watched a minute of Deal or No Deal. Just like I'll never watch The Apprentice. -
Damn you subject line limits!!!!
-
You'd have to have a Q-Tip lodged in your brain to not realize you're looking at Howie Mandel in a fucking wig. I mean I'm sure there are *some* people in the world who wouldn't recognize him. The blind. People that have just woken up from comas they slipped into in the late '70s. People with dementia. Or that rare disease that makes you suddenly unable to recognize common shapes and objects. But the problem is, no producer in their right mind would assume that people wouldn't recognize him. If this show were real, 99% of all the stunts, gags and all around kerfuffles would be blown about 2 minutes in when the other person goes 'hey...aren't you Howie Mandel...oh shit...I'm on that new hidden camera show, aren't I?' and would have to be re-staged and re-shot over and over and over again just to get a single episode taped. They'd waste so much money they'd have to charge Superbowl money for the commercials just to break even.
-
occurred during a broadcast of Deal or No Deal. Howie, being a barely functioning, full blown germaphobe, was confronted during the show with a pair of bodybuilder contestant who gave him a pair of *gym shorts* they *made themselves* and asked Howie to put them on. He was obviously flustered and panicked, and diffused the situation by promising to put them on during the break. About 30 seconds later, just as the contestant was about to pick his case, Howie, without a word, turned and walked away, went offstage, back to his dressing room, and told the camera, before receding into his room to have what I imagine was a full blown panic attack, 'we do this sometimes to shake up the contestants'.
-
CLAUDIA JORDAN is a model for NBC's "Deal or No Deal" and currently holds the # 1 box, "indicative of her rise up in the business."
-
Isn't that how Ted Danson got his start? I don't think Johnny Carson ever made it lower than case #17.
-
before Paul Newman and Heath Ledger. Some times life isn't fair. I've never seen this show before but having Dice ,Rodman, Green, and Joan Rivers on the same show will have to erupt in some kind of melt down. If not,Dice and Tom Green have no hope left for the future. This is there time to shine.
Readers Talkback
User Login
Top Talkbacks
- AVENGERS enemy revealed as pink boardgame pieces... You might suffer some form of elation... SPOILERS!!! -- 151 total posts 140 posts
- There's a STAR TREK video game that is going to lead into JJ's STAR TREK 2 apparently... -- 128 total posts 94 posts
- Whitney Houston 1963 - 2012 -- 92 total posts 91 posts
- To Commemorate The 3D Release Of STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE, George Lucas Wants You To Know...Greedo Shoots First!! -- 474 total posts 70 posts
- Here's The Red Band Trailer For Drafthouse Films' THE FP! -- 64 total posts 64 posts
- New JUDGE DREDD post production footage pops up -- 51 total posts 51 posts
- Friday Brings SWEEPS DAY NINE!! Gab Here About Tonight’s FRINGE!! Plus Einstein on TIM, Wiig On PORTLANDIA, MAHER, CLONE, GIFTED, GRIMM, SPARTACUS, SUPERNATURAL, GOLD RUSH And More!! -- 116 total posts 41 posts
- Wanna smell like the Hulk? What about Cap? Consider yourself a Thunder God or a unisex God of Mischief? -- 71 total posts 40 posts
- HANNA's Saoirse Ronan to boss around seven little people -- 35 total posts 35 posts
- Does ‘SNL’ Rhyme With ‘Deschanel’?? Learn Which SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Vet Hosts After Sexy Zooey!! -- 35 total posts 34 posts