There’s one man reaping all kinds of benefits from reality television. Nah, I’m not talking Ryan Seacrest even though he seems to be everywhere. I think his everywhere bit is fading a tad these days. Nope, I’m not talking Simon Cowell, either. I’m talking about Randy Jackson. Yo, Dawg, check it out — he’s not only a judge on American Idol on FOX, but he’s the man with a dancing plan with Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew on MTV.
Both shows are on the air now, albeit American Idol is still in the rather unsettling audition phase shows. For my money (hey, I do pay for cable television!), ABDC is the more entertaining of the two shows. It’s kind of like So You Think You Can Dance gone ensemble. While I’m not a big fan of Dancing With the Stars, I’m a sucker for shows which feature street dancing routines. Randy’s show is the epitome of street theater!
That was the week it was
I suppose I have to have an obligatory mention of American Idol. I think they’re showing more “good” auditions this season, but the wacky and delusional still come through. We see so many sob stories from decent singers that I’m wondering if I should invest in a violin. However, the delusional “My Mom LOVES my singing!” folks are the true sob stories. I thought I could sing until I hit the age of twelve or so. Since then, I’ve kept my singing out of the public eye. It’s rather disturbing that some of these Idol-wannabes think they’re talented. I’m looking forward to the expanded Hollywood Week shows. So far, none of the singers have made me think they have it all.
On America’s Best Dance Crew, the dancing crew Boxcuttuhz was sent packing. That was fine by me. I didn’t like their odd nerdy approach. I mean, we’re talking argyle sweaters with matching socks. Blech. My own personal favorite crew is Ringmasters. Maybe it’s because they’re contortionists with rhythm, maybe because they’re the local crew for me.
The Bachelor booted Kari and Erica this week and now it’s down to nine women looking for love in all the wrong places … er, on reality TV. I know that I’m considered to be somewhat of a reality television maven, but I’m not into any of the seeking love or romance shows. Perhaps I’m too jaded and cynical.
In the future
Survivor 18, or Survivor Tocantins, will premiere on Thursday, February 12. Yes! The show’s official website is up and running early and the hype has begun.
Until the next time, it’s been real if not necessarily reality.
Clacked by Jackie Schnoop 
on Jan 26, 2009 @ 10:00 EST5EDT
