Category Archives: Reality Shows

Hard to believe Survivor premiered 20 years ago

Posted on May 29, 2020 by

On May 31st, 2000, a new reality show called Survivor premiered on CBS. I member watching as I had read a small blurb on the website slashdot about the show and though it sounded really cool Slashdot – Survivor to … Continue reading →

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Survivor, Social Distancing, and More

Posted on May 14, 2020 by

Its been a long time since I have had the motivation to write here on AverageAndy.  Have been hunkered down at home due to the ongoing Covid 19 Pandemic, doing the social distancing thing.   I have been keeping busy during … Continue reading →

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Survivor is back for Season 40

Posted on February 13, 2020 by

Last night was the premier of Survivor: Winners at War.  Crazy to think that this is the 40th season, and even crazier to think that I have never missed an episode.  That comes to around 583 hours (or around 25 … Continue reading →

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Quick Update

Posted on February 5, 2020 by

Just a quick update to remember a a few people who have recently left us All left their mark  in different ways, touching millions of people with music, sports and movies.   Due to them, the world is a better place.  … Continue reading →

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Survivor, The Rise of Skywalker, and lots more

Posted on December 22, 2019 by

Season 39 of Survivor (Island of the Idols) ended last week with Tommy Sheehan Outwiting, Outplaying, Outlasting all other contestants and taking home the 1 Million dollar prize.  While I really enjoyed this season (despite the issues regarding improper touching … Continue reading →

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Survivor Now and Then

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

I’m really enjoying this season of Survivor (Survivor: Island of the Idols).  Its so much better than last seasons debacle (Survivor: Edge of Extinction).   Having players who are voted out actually be out of the game is the way the … Continue reading →

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Time marches on

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Very sad to hear that a co-worker of mine at NBC, D’Jamison Jensen passed away on August 10th at the age of 46.  We were on the same team and talked and ate lunch together for 5 plus years.  He … Continue reading →

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Survivor returns for Season 39, plus some catching up

Posted on September 25, 2019 by

Its once again time for Survivor, as it returns tonight for its 39th Season.   I have been a fan since Season 1, and don’t believe  I have ever missed an episode, most live when they aired,  although I did watch … Continue reading →

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Television, Movies, Music, and Sports

Posted on June 18, 2019 by

Just some random thoughts on various topics since I haven’t written much lately. Television Was glad to see that “Designated Survivor” has been revived and Season 3 is now available on Netflix.   Was sad when ABC decided to cancel it … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Survivor Finale

Posted on May 19, 2019 by

It’s taken me a few days to reflect on the Survivor: Extinction Island finale and come up with my thoughts.  While watching it, I will admit, I did not like the way things ended and was a bit upset on … Continue reading →

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