Oh my ... what a shocker ... the finale is going to actually air on time here tonight! I'm a bit disappointed that it's only an hour as I'd like to see Phil interview the teams, but I'll take what I can get. I love the show so much!
As it airs here on the East Coast, I'll update any major happenings in this entry. However, the real fun (and most of the information) will be in the comments. Everyone is welcome to join in. My actual show review will be posted over on TV Squad sometime late tonight.
Megan and Cheyne just won The Amazing Race. Sam and Dan second.
Looks like Zoetwany has been busy. I love the flashing Jackie.
ReplyDeleteHey Becky and Jackie. let's get this show on the road!
ReplyDeleteHey, Donna. How is the weather there?
ReplyDeleteI read on TV Watch that Phil has said that Meghan and Cheyne hold the record for most 1st place finishes. Can't wait to see how this turns out tonight.
ReplyDeleteViva, Las Vegas!!!
They will probably stack the last flight this time.
ReplyDeleteIt's colder than a well digger's a$$, at least for Alabama! How bout you?
ReplyDeleteThis is where I'd be done on TAR.
ReplyDeleteWhy do I have an urge to get a roll of quarters and play slots?
ReplyDeleteGo anyone but the brothers (they just play too dirty for me)
Hi everyone. I would love it if they won -- arrgh, what are their anem,s.. the couple who got to Mandalay Bay first.
ReplyDeleteTHat is a TALL hotel. Meghan is NOT going to do that one!!!
During our second Beagle reunion we stayed at Mandalay Bay. Talk about snotty, lousy service! Overpriced unhelpful. But they had a terrific Sunday buffet.
ReplyDeleteThey sure have them running back and forth!!!
ReplyDelete1. Airport
2. Near the Old Strip downtown
3. Then back past the airport to Mandalay Bay
Donna, I see you've both curbed your descriptions yet come up with an equally interesting way to convey how chilly it is where you live...
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Weather was rather nice today. It was lousy Friday, okay yesterday, but sunny today.
ReplyDeleteHow about the rest of you. Weather report, please.
I could do that! Yeah, right... if you knocked me in the head and threw me over the edge!! That would be the end of the race for me too!
ReplyDeleteTeens here tonight and snow off and on for the week...NOOOOOooooo
ReplyDeletere: commercial : YES I THINK RUSSELL will pull off the boldest Tribal council move ever.
ReplyDeleteI think Rupert has some competition. Not for being nice, but being a favorite...
Here in Indiana its cold and snowy. But I would take that over cold and sleety any day.
ReplyDeleteAre they just letting them down or are they having to let themselves down?
ReplyDeleteNevermind, I see she's doing it herself.
ReplyDeleteI'd be more scared not looking I think.....
ReplyDeleteSo sick of the Miss America references...guess after tonight I will not have to hear them.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the brother might go faster than Cheyne?
ReplyDeleteBack down the Strip again...I hope they take Paradise one street over from Las Vegas Blvd faster by far
ReplyDeleteAK, I'm commenting with myself! lol
ReplyDeleteSam is flying down that building!
ReplyDeleteHIs feet are walking but not even touching the building.. But he's going fast... the brother...which ever one he is.
ReplyDeleteDonna, your comment needed a spit alert.
ReplyDeleteThere would be a yellow stream down the front of the building.
The brother did well on that.
Wonder where Monty is tonight....
ReplyDeleteHI JACKIE!!!!
I WOULD LOVE TO DO THAT!!!!!!! (cirque)
ReplyDeleteNot exactly part of a show....
ReplyDeleteSaw the Circus in LA. Wonderful show. Go if you ever get a chance.
ReplyDeleteHe should grab her at the knee and pull
ReplyDeleteGrab her higher on the leg.
ReplyDeleteEricka's got a real nasty streak!
ReplyDeleteVenetian is the wrong direction Monte Carlo is beside the Bellagio
ReplyDeleteMarried couple list their chance and their lead. Trailing again.
ReplyDeleteTowards New York New York
ReplyDeleteSheesh, Ericka, calm down!
ReplyDeleteHeck, the driver could take me by the scenic route and I wouldn't know.
ReplyDeleteAw, I feel so bad for them. I'd be going out of my mind too... but the franticness isn't helping either. They are so close, sleep deprived, jet lagged etc... so easy to melt down without finale pressure.
ReplyDeleteWell, so much for the Miss America plug.
ReplyDeleteDonna in AL, LOVE your avatar!
ReplyDeleteJoyn -- THank you for the names. Erika. I was hoping they might win tonight, though Cheyne and Meghan have certainly earned it.
ReplyDeleteDelee, it's so great having someone who knows the city so well telling us all the inside scoop!
Mirage-Treasure Island- Caesar's-Bellagio- then Monte Carlo HAHA
ReplyDeleteVenetian is Italian
Brian is his name, Syd.
ReplyDeleteThis is almost as bad as ringing the bell was for them
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, sorry I'm late. Of course it's only 5:30 here but I like to chat with you.
ReplyDeleteDelee, it does seem we need to hear about Miss America and the plight of a racially mixed marriage every week. Won't miss that a bit. I really hope they don't win. He should be leaving her in LV, lol.
Hey Everyone I made it better late than never I sure hope the young couple wins tonight. I havent read teh comments yet but will here in a minute. I want to thank you all for keeping us out here on the west coast up on everything ..
ReplyDeleteJackie WB glad things are a little better loved your Sunday update
Karen
joy n said...
ReplyDeleteWell, so much for the Miss America plug.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Finally! Erika doesn't look very happy.
ReplyDeleteF&$#**#! The Brothers are there FIRST?????
ReplyDeleteI know anything can happen, so hurry up Erkia and catch up while the brothers mess up on these chips PLEASE!!!
Yikes wish they were $10000 chips
ReplyDeleteThat's why you use Paradise LOL
ReplyDeleteGuess it pays to have a little geography knowledge. Well, and to remember Princess Grace.
ReplyDeleteWhat do they have to do with the chips
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie!!!
ReplyDeleteLol and I was hoping they would win...
I figure, to a large extent, they cast them partially for those roles -- like father and son, gay couple, old folks, etc...
So I'm sure the producers ask them about it every week and choose to edit it in. (*Hanging head* I hate to disagree).
HOWEVER, it will still be something you won't miss hearing! :-) We agree on that!
Count out $1,000,000. worth.
ReplyDeleteIf he's not screaming SHUT UP at his brother, he's hurrying him as aggressively?
ReplyDeleteThe brothers getting on my last nerve.
ReplyDeleteTY Joy WOW that is alot of chips lol
ReplyDeleteHer husband is counting AS they go...
ReplyDelete<<<<<<<< SO TENSE! >>>>>
ReplyDeleteI want to yell SHUT UP at the brothers!
ReplyDeleteAnd we were never allowed to use the word shut up in our house.
ReplyDeleteGreat line meghan . THis is all real money if we go faster....
ReplyDeleteNow it depends on how fast their counter is....!
ReplyDeleteOH! TWO INCORRECT...
ReplyDeleteAnd C adn M were last in there. OK, I resign myself. They deserve to win.
Looks like the couples are ahead again?
ReplyDeleteThe married couple can't win a break.
ReplyDeleteFrank Sinatra? LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteDean Martin, Sammuy David, Frank... I totally would not have thought Wayne Newton and I KNOW it's him.
ReplyDeleteDitto the Monte Carlo. I've been there in person twice and could not remember the name for the clue.
I miss coffee. lol It made me so much sharper when I could drink it.
Gosh, they didn't even know his name!
ReplyDeleteIf the brothers win I will throw up!
ReplyDeleteAt least the brothers didn't win!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't laughing at Ol' Blue Eyes. I just wouldn't think it was someone who was deceased.
ReplyDeleteMeghan and Cheyne won!!!!!!!!!
Better buy her a ring now dude.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for them. They had a great race!
ReplyDeleteWhat was that little look from the snarky purple girl. THe other one looked happy for the boys.
ReplyDeleteYeah! "Not the brothers" won. I call that a good ending. :)
ReplyDeleteNow if only "Not Russell" wins Survivor...
I won't miss THEIR screaming. I can imagine how many guys they are going to meet in the future who will say -- um, dude. I know how you get...
ReplyDeleteGonna hurt their love lives methinks. Or not, lol.
Do second and third place win anything?
ReplyDeleteWOOOOHOOOOO Meghan and Cheyne deversed to win they played the BEST game in my opinon.. Thanks for the updates you all now we have survivor and then BIG BROTHER oh wait that is in the summer lmao Great season of Tar thanks Jackie for your updates
ReplyDeleteOK Enough now...
ReplyDeleteLaurie, I agree with you. :-D
I retract my former statement!
Let's see, a million dollars, which after taxes will be around five hundred thou, which means two fifty each. Not bad.
ReplyDeleteLol Lisanne.
ReplyDeleteThis is a terrific show. Now, when is the next one and what are we going to do when Survivor is over?
ReplyDeleteYaaay!! This is really good to know.
ReplyDeleteSydney, you agree with me? Yippeee!!
Life is good. *grin*
Hope the winter season of TAR starts soon.
ReplyDeleteBecky, I can understand that they didn't know him. They are far from his generation.
ReplyDeleteAnd I would have thought the rat pack guys too, not someone alive, but I didn't really hear the whole riddle as I was TYPING.
Two more eps of Dexter. It just gets better and better. Amazing!
oh, and BECKY - I love your avatar.
Great season, this one was. And so is Survivor. I hate it when all the good shows end...
ReplyDeleteThank you Jackie for giving us this place to have so much FUN fun FUN!
Laurie, grinning back.
ReplyDeleteWest Coasters.. Does it suck to know who wins?
That was me, not Becky, Syd. They had been told to find Mr. Las Vegas. I only meant they'd have a hard time finding Frankie.
ReplyDeleteThanks. See you guys later. I forgot that the elect. went off yesterday and I lost all of my programming on my VCR. Catch up with you Thursday.
ReplyDeleteBecky-- we would come here and talk about everything else under the sun til stuff starts up again.
ReplyDeleteDoh... JoyN, then I missed something really important there, lol.
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ReplyDeleteI think Wayne has had too much plastic surgery...he looks plastic!!!
ReplyDeleteWinter Olypmics will be on in Feb...who knows when AR will start!
Sydney said...
ReplyDeleteWhat was that little look from the snarky purple girl? The other one looked happy for the boys.
I think you are talking about one of the female pro poker players? I think she is pissed that the boys led her and her teammate on and then it turned out that both boys are gay! Both girls said they didn't care, but I am guessing that one did care. :-D
Sydney, this west coaster likes to know who wins each week on TAR and who gets the boot on Survivor. I can keep calm during the show or wait to see it until the next day.
ReplyDeleteYay to another season of this DECLINING show ending:
ReplyDeleteThe finale's problems were indicative of the big problems:
1.) WHERE WAS THE CHALLENGE THAT REFLECTED ON THE ENTIRE SEASON WHERE YOU HAD TO REMEMBER STUFF FROM EVERY COUNTRY??? They do that just about every season, but not this one. Not surprising considering the big problems:
2.) For the second straight season, it wasn't a race around the world, just a race around EURASIA. Only racing through Europe and Asia. Pathetic and in the finale when they said "Eight Countries" I couldn't help but LAUGH!
3.) Harlem Globetrotters on the race. It was so obvious the show was paid by the Trotters to have them as a season long advertisement.
4.) A former Miss America(!) in the race. Come on. It was HORRIBLE in the prior season to have writer/actor MIKE WHITE ("School of Rock" and many other credits), but a Miss America??? This is getting ridiculous and we all know it.
5.) STILL NO HD!! Come on Come on COME ON!!!! How is this show refusing to go HD? It would benefit so much from HD and get more viewers, I know many who tuned back into Survivor once it went HD.
6.) Still lame gifts for the people who win each leg. We are how many seasons in? 15 or something? And still no trip back to the place where the leg ended so they could see where they race properly and bring back business to the place they abused?
Come on now.
Sydney said... Becky-- we would come here and talk about everything else under the sun til stuff starts up again.
ReplyDeleteOh, good. I would go into withdrawal without Jackie's place.
BTW, Donna, I noticed your kitty earlier. Darling.
I just finished watching as company popped in after the last comment I made! It happens almost every Sunday.
ReplyDeleteYay for Cheynne and Megan won, I was pulling for them. They did play the best game!
Thanks to you guys about my avatar! The kitty actually looks like my Fluffy except for the blue eyes!
ReplyDeleteWTGMeganANDCheyne -- exactly what I was thinking!!
ReplyDeleteBecky-- agreed.
ReplyDeleteAnd Donna, that IS the cutest little cat picture.
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ReplyDelete***TAR FINAL POOL UPDATE***
ReplyDeleteCongrats Joanie, DKNYNC,and ChicMc you have braggin rights until the next season.
1st Meghan & Cheyne - DKNYNC, ChicMc, Joanie
2nd Dan & Sam - Sydney, PDXGranny
3rd Ericka & Brian - jennasmom, Caroline, Zoetawny
Eric & Lisa - Lynn1, Jackie, Joe in NY
Garrett & Jessica - Rbennie, Tessa,
Marcy & Ronald - Meb, Laurie, Monty924
Zev & Justin - Nana in NW, Karen in CA,
Lance & Keri - Dusty, Donna in AL, Petals
Mika & Canaan - SueGee, ML
Maria & Tiffany - Margo, Becky, Donna in FL
Gary & Matt - Delee, Lisanne, Brent McKee
Flight Time & Big Easy - EileenM, Sizzie,
Margo aka the Lifeguard
Good ending! I had the brothers in the pool, so would have been OK with them winning, but really wanted Megan & Cheyne, like most everyone else. They played the best game and were the most likeable.
ReplyDeleteI started out liking my guys, but then their yelling and dirty tricks got on my every nerve!
Thanks to all for a fun season.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to have bragging rights until next season even though I got my team through a lottery( thanks Margo).
AlbGlinka checking in late from work! (Monday night)
ReplyDeleteSo I'm not the only one who thought that the Barbie & Ken Doll were TOTALLY boring??? I was not excited that they won. Oh well...
I know the boys had *issues*...
I had fun watching the season, but I would have preferred another ending.
Read an interview with Sam and Dan on People TV Watch. Among other things, they said that Brian and Ericka were okay with them over the cab incident because they (the bros) told the driver to send another cab for them, which wasn't shown on the show.
ReplyDeleteAlso said that it was the narrow slippery walkway that made the GT slip and fall, but it bothered them that the GTs tried to blame it on them.
And the reason for the blurred shots of their shorts was the "prominent (wet)outline" and NOT the hotties standing around. Said they have "good genes". LOL!!!
Why are we not getting any Survivor news since the recap episode??? I need my Survivor 'FIX'... Please review some more...
ReplyDeleteElimination Station has a great clip (under 7 mins.) of the teams waiting for and greeting the winners. Pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteJackie, have you read A. Waldman's post on TV Squad?
Kansas City Star Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney ultimately prevailed and was the first team to reach the finish line and the face of the only person they wanted to see at that moment, the reality host Phil Keoghan.
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12/06/2009 10:02 PM FTW. Seriously, one of the best comments here and right on for the most part. I wonder why people ignore it. So many valid points are made.
ReplyDelete#First of all: TAR is most definitely not a 'declining' show. It's probably the best of the reality genre. Just look at the numerous awards they've won.
ReplyDelete#1: The challenge that reflects the entire season, as you mentioned yourself, is not done every season. Maybe it will be back next season.
#2: It's the Amazing Race, not the race around the world. It was an enjoyable season and a very informative one as always.
#3: The Harlem Globetrotters, I'm sure, applied to be on the show like the rest of them. I highly doubt this famous organization needed a year-long advertisement.
#4: Miss America, the Globe Trotters and Mike White are really kind of small-time celebs. I wouldn't have recognized any of them as celebrities until TAR said who they were. What's the big deal?
#5: HD? I don't have it and have no plans in the near future to get it. I've never missed an episode of Survivor or TAR and enjoy it immennsely without HD. A true fan would watch TAR, HD or no HD.
#6: This is one point where I partially can agree with you. Just this and last season, I've noticed the chintzier prizes.
Prizes aside, these teams get the trip of a lifetime, are introduced to new cultures and people, see sites most have only dreamed of, experience new foods and also experience stunts some never thought they would or could have the opportunity to do.
Sorry if you decide to stop watching for any of the reasons you've mentioned, but I, along with their other millions of fans will watch until it is no more. And I have a feeling we'll be watching for many seasons to come.
Hope you reconsider.
"#3: The Harlem Globetrotters, I'm sure, applied to be on the show like the rest of them. I highly doubt this famous organization needed a year-long advertisement.
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You know nothing about the Trotters then. It's so obvious that the organization got them on the show that you seem extremly naive saying this.
"It's the Amazing Race, not the race around the world. It was an enjoyable season and a very informative one as always.
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Point is, you can't deny that the last few seasons they have DRASTICALLY reduced the number of continents. And I think they actually call it a race around the world in promos or Phil or something.
"Miss America, the Globe Trotters and Mike White are really kind of small-time celebs. I wouldn't have recognized any of them as celebrities until TAR said who they were. What's the big deal?
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You are in the minority in not recognizing them. The big deal is that reality shows are supposed to have UNKNOWN, not even minor celebrities. Survivor was guilty of this too when they had a former WWE "Diva." Just because you don't recognize them doesn't mean they are not celebrities. Celebs have no place on reality shows that should have regular people.
"#5: HD? I don't have it and have no plans in the near future to get it. I've never missed an episode of Survivor or TAR and enjoy it immennsely without HD. A true fan would watch TAR, HD or no HD.
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Again, you are in a shrinking minority if you have no HD whatsoever and no plans to get HD. More and more people are on the HD train, and The Amazing Race is a glaring omission from HD. Survivor ratings actually went UP when they went HD, the same would likely happen from The Amazing Race (maybe more so because of the locales used)
I didn't say I was going to stop watching (or did I? If I did, sorry didn't mean that), but TAR has more than its fair share of LEGITIMATE complaints and if more people voiced them (or voiced them by not tuning in), TAR might actually make some changes.
Is it SO unreasonable to expect the following from TAR:
1.) No celebs, true unknowns
2.) Other than the US (North America), at least 4 continents (just about every season up to the last two, not counting the lame family ed.), not 2(!!) like the last FEW seasons
3.) Prizes for MOST legs where you get to return to the country of the pit stop. After all, these teams FLY through countries and don't get a chance to "stop and smell the roses."
4.) Finally go HD and stop whining about HD cameras and all that (they've gone on record [see avsforum.com] to complain about costs). I want to say that TAR is the only non-HD show in CBS' Primetime Lineup and its past due to suck it up and go HD.