The Wait is Almost Over!

Yay! The wait is almost over for our favorite reality television show, Kathy Griffin's "My Life on the D-List"! Bravo says it's coming back this summer! The premier will be Tuesday, June 5 at 10:00. Her show is a blast, even if you don't think you like Kathy, please check it out and your mind will be changed! This season is going to include her prison comedy tour and a trip to Chicago for her high school reunion, sure to be hilarious. According to a Bravo press release yesterday, who is very busy tooting their own horn by the way,

"Coming off our best year ever and our best first quarter ever, Bravo continues to thrive and attract viewers that are 'The Affluencers' -- they're young, rich, acquisitive, educated and influential, at the forefront of trends both in style and technology," said Zalaznick. "Our audience flocks to all our digital offerings, while their buzz-power simultaneously drives our on-air ratings."

Yup. I'd say that is 100% accurate because it describes Kate and I perfectly!
In weirder Bravo news, one of the new shows in their "Watch What Happens" line up is "Hey Paula".

"A new docu-series following the unique and multi-faceted Paula Abdul, "Hey Paula" provides a candid real look at the "American Idol" judge, pop star, choreographer and multi-platinum artist, as she takes two steps forward, and two steps back into the spotlight, giving an inside perspective on her professional and personal life."

Interesting. Or not. The only thing about that show that might make it interesting is if we learn what she is on when she appears on Idol!

Jewel of Reality

Tonight Bravo's reality series Real Housewives of Orange County 2 premieres its second season. This is reality TV at its best. The "Real Housewives", Vicki, Jeana, Jo, Lauri and newcomer Tammy , all face the camera without a hint of self-consciousness, happily parading their lifestyles of excess as if everyone in America lives that way. All the housewives are the main breadwinners and all work really hard to make the money in their families, you definitely can't take that away from them. The husbands and ex-husbands are portrayed as the weak links in the relationships as far as money making and child rearing go. The exception to this rule is Slade , Jo's on again off again boyfriend/fiance. He makes the money and Jo spends it.

The Housewives all have great cars, expensive clothes (although their clothing choices leave a lot to be desired) big, big houses in a gated community and botox on demand. They work hard and party hard, and lead a fascinating life. One of the best aspects of this show is that regular problems with teenagers and day to day living are not ignored, enabling the viewer to relate to the Housewives on some levels. For a reality TV show, this one delivers an entertaining hour of almost total escapism. Real Housewives of Orange County airs tonight on Bravo at 10pm.