Category Archives: Reality Shows

Survivor Now and Then

Posted on November 6, 2019 by AverageAndy

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 AverageAndy

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 AverageAndy

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 AverageAndy

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 AverageAndy

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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Music, Movies and More

Posted on April 29, 2019 by AverageAndy

While out on a run last week (Trying to keep myself active while looking for a new job), I heard the song “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by the Proclaimers, and it made me immediately think of the movie “Benny … Continue reading →

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Open Thank You to American Idol

Posted on April 10, 2019 by AverageAndy

Continuing my theme of previous posts, I would like to thank everybody involved with American Idol.   Since premiering in 2002, it has been the gold standard for American singing competition television series’s.   I would like to thank the host  Ryan Seacrest … Continue reading →

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Open Thank You to The Amazing Race

Posted on April 9, 2019 by AverageAndy

Following up on my previous post, I would now like to thank everybody involved with the show The Amazing Race.   Just like Survivor, The Amazing Race has been a part of my life the last 20 years and I appreciate … Continue reading →

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Open Thank You to Survivor

Posted on April 8, 2019 by AverageAndy

I would like to personally thank everybody involved with the show Survivor.  The show has been a big part of my life (and American Culture) going on 20 years and I just want acknowledge my gratefulness to each and everybody … Continue reading →

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Thought on Survivor: Edge of Extinction

Posted on April 4, 2019 by AverageAndy

Were about halfway through the latest season of Survivor and while I am enjoying this season as always, I have some mixed feelings about Extinction Island.   While I like the concept of putting players in a really tough position to … Continue reading →

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