Category Archives: Mark Burnett

Thoughts on the Survivor 50 Cast

Posted on May 29, 2025 by AverageAndy

Jeff Probst announced the cast for Survivor 50 yesterday morning on the CBS Morning Show. I actually watched it live after they teased it a few times, and made me sit through an hour and a half of the show. … Continue reading →

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Survivor 48 has a winner

Posted on May 23, 2025 by AverageAndy

Survivor 48 came to an end, and crowned Kyle Fraser the winner of the $1,000.000.00. He was able to convince the jury that he did indeed outwit, outplay and outlast them all an deserver to be the winner. Thus ended … Continue reading →

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Norm…. (RIP George Wendt), plus Survivor 48 Finale tonight

Posted on May 21, 2025 by AverageAndy

Very sad to see that George Wendt passed away. A fine actor best known for his role of Norm Peterson on the classic show “Cheers“. Cheers was a huge show al through my years at Lehigh. Back then, there were … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games (Sunrise on the Reaping) and other thoughts for mid May 2025

Posted on May 13, 2025 by AverageAndy

I just finished reading “Sunrise on the Reaping”, the 5th book in the Hunger Games universe (The 2nd prequel after the original trilogy). I have really enjoyed all of Suzanne Collins Hunger Games books, and this one did not disappoint. … Continue reading →

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A wild week of TV, along with reflections on 60 Minutes and Survivor.

Posted on April 24, 2025 by AverageAndy

**** Spoilers **** Some crazy things this week on two of the shows I am watching and enjoying. First, on 9-1-1, after 8 seasons, we said goodbye to Captain Bobby Nash (Played by the great Peter Krause). His character died … Continue reading →

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Hope all is well

Posted on March 4, 2025 by AverageAndy

It’s been almost a week since Survivor 48 premiered, and I am finally getting around to jotting down a few thoughts and observations. I enjoyed the first episode, although I felt a little blah as there was really no contestant … Continue reading →

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Survivor 48 Premiers tonight

Posted on February 26, 2025 by AverageAndy

Hard to imagine it’s been almost 25 years since Survivor Borneo premiered on May 31, 2000. From the opening note, I was hooked, and I have been fan ever since. When Survivor Season 48 premieres tonight (Wednesday, February 26, 2025), … Continue reading →

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3 Days until Survivor 48 (Wednesday, February 26th)

Posted on February 24, 2025 by AverageAndy

Survivor 48 premieres this Wednesday, February 26th, 2025) at 8:00 PM on CBS. As a runup to this, the Survivor held a Beach Drop on Saturday in NYC as well as a preview screening of the 1st Episode of Survivor … Continue reading →

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As promised

Posted on February 19, 2025 by AverageAndy

Out and about again, and have a few minutes to jot some things down Survivor 48 premieres 1 week from today (Wednesday, February 26th, 2025). In NYC, besides the Survivor Beach Party (See previous post), there is also a watch … Continue reading →

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Eight Days later

Posted on February 18, 2025 by AverageAndy

Been 8 days since I last wrote. Time goes fast when you look back at some things, while time seems to slow to a halt while looking back at other things Over the last 8 days we have had three … Continue reading →

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