Entries in Television for the Big Brains (35)
Slow News Day??
DISH is disappointed in FOX news tonight. They actually took time to sensationalize the correlation between lip gloss and skin cancer. WHAT??? First they said the glossy kind will intensify the sun's rays on the skin possibly, key word, increasing the opportunity for skin cancer to form on the lips...THEN later in the story said very specifically so read closely now...."We would like to emphasize that there have been no studies showing that lip gloss increases your risk of skin cancer"
THEN WHAT WAS THE POINT OF THE STORY PLEASE??
Note to FOX...Any good lip gloss wearer already knows to wear gloss with SPF in it if you are going to be outside! DUH!
Our Reality Show!!
We had another very successful production meeting today!! We are sooooooo excited! This thing will be in pre-pro for a bit, but you have to plan so you can do it right!! =)
We'll give you the DISH when we are allowed to give details! YIPPEEEEEE
Know a Hero Looking to Get Married?
DISH has the inside DISH from the producers of Survivor and The Apprentice; Mark Burnett Productions and Dreamworks Television wants to reward two deserving couples for their service to our country.
Hire A Hero has teamed up with The Wedding Day to find couples that have had challenges planning their DREAM WEDDING because of their commitments to serving our country.
To be considered for this series you must fill out the following form no later than July 28th 2008. All participants must have plans to marry some time this year.
Click HERE to participate!
DISH Loves Reality Shows!!! We even got our own today!
IT'S TRUE!! We really did get our own show today! It's in pre-pro right now!! While it's in the works, here is DISH'S fav part of all reality shows!! We may even find a way to work this famous line into our show...although it's not true in our case =)
Click HERE for what has become the biggest cliche of all time!! (mostly in dating show, but it works in all game reality shows pretty well heehee)
DISH Houston's Youtube Channel
We've posted a new Z Z Top video! =)
Vh1 Show Canceled for not Being Pathetic Enough
Being a television reality show producer...people don't believe DISH when we tell them pretty much the entire thing is created...
Here it is from the horses ass mouth itself..
In a press release Tuesday, Viacom executives announced their newest hour-long VH1 Celebreality program, Knight Life, with former Brady Bunch star Christopher Knight, has been canceled for failing to reach the wretched depths of the network's low standards. "Despite some really excellent footage of Christopher vomiting into his hot tub, Knight Life was just not pitiful enough to meet our audience's expectations," Viacom president and CEO Philippe Dauman said of the show, which only featured three unsuccessful attempts to hit on strippers, two drunken brawls, and a single midget. "Unfortunately, the program lacked the petty and reprehensible acts that demean all humanity and make for good, compelling television." Dauman added that VH1 would consider bringing the show back if Knight were to become so distraught by the cancellation that he had to be hospitalized for an unsuccessful suicide attempt.
Meet the Press
You know, as much as DISH misses Tim Russert, and we do....deeply...Brian Williams did an alright job today, albeit obviously democratically slanted. That part was disappointing. Sundays will never be the same.
It was also reported this morning that Tom Brokaw will be in the moderator's chair through the elections. We will hold out for judgment.
Rice University Collapse and the Local News
Did anyone notice yesterday while reporting on the wall collapse on the Rice University campus how calloused it all came off? The collapse happened on a construction site for a dorm during the bad weather killing one person and injuring 7 others. What rubbed us funny was the way they sad it. "No students were hurt, but one person was killed and 7 others were injured."
Like the life of a student is some how more important than that of a construction worker. Or the story would have been more tragic if a student had been hurt or killed. What has our world come to that our local news has become so sensationalized that they would actually say that! DISH realizes that was not the implication, but the fact that it came out of their mouths at all is just sick.
Tim Russert's Rainbow
"Surreal' is how one person described this scenic rainbow which appeared over D.C. just as the funeral services for Tim Russert concluded, which included a rendition of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". In the photographer's words:
This is probably one of the most surreal experiences I have ever had in my life. 10 minutes after the memorial at the Kennedy Center ended and the acoustic version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" came on as people were leaving, I heard people outside of my apartment in DC on their balconies. I ran out to discover this full rainbow over the National Cathedral! It had to have covered the entire city of DC. There is no doubt in my mind that it was from Tim Russert himself. The weird thing is it didn't rain all day and then it rained for about 3 minutes after the memorial ended only to stop and create this beautiful scene. I want NBC to share this with EVERYONE!George Clooney said it best; "There are no words."
Forget Nationwide...DISH Is Worldwide Thanks to Z Z Top and Woozyfly.com!!
Our partners at Woozyfly.com are broadcasting LIVE from the Hard Rock Cafe in Downtown Houston on Monday! They are putting together this HUGE Z Z Top concert that they will be broadcasting live around the world on the internet and DISH has been invited to walk the red carpet and they are going to interview us!! THIS IS HUGE!!! The members of ZZ Top have also graciously donated a signed guitar to be auctioned offf at the event. It's also a FREE event!! it starts at 7 and is open to the public! Make sure you come down, see DISH, ZZ TOP, Woozyfly.com and help out the Child Advocates!
More detail to come!! =)
The event will benefit Child Advocates, Inc., which is dedicated to breaking the vicious cycle of child abuse.










