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Posted Jan 6, 2004 @ 8:57 PM

I just saw Kristen Wiig on I'm With Her. It wasn't a big part, just a couple of lines, but when I saw her, I was like, "OMG! It's Dr. Pat!"
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Posted Jan 6, 2004 @ 9:31 PM

LOL, cool. Thanks for the update.
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Posted Jan 7, 2004 @ 2:02 AM

THANK YOU!! I knew I recognized her, but rather than thinking I recognized her as an actress, I felt like she was someone I knew in real life! Too funny.
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Posted Jan 7, 2004 @ 3:51 PM

I think I saw Brian in a commercial yesterday for Jimmy Dean Biscuit sandwiches.
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Posted Jan 7, 2004 @ 6:10 PM

Indeed you did. The commercials have been out for a while.
You can view the two "Squirrel Tag" commercials featuring Brian at http://www.jimmydean...eltogo/see.html

Also, Bigwheels, you'll be interested to know that the other commercial on that page features Big Wheels.
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Posted Jan 23, 2004 @ 10:50 PM

Indeed you did. The commercials have been out for a while.
You can view the two "Squirrel Tag" commercials featuring Brian at http://www.jimmydean...eltogo/see.html


I really suck when it comes to recognizing people on commercials. I've never noticed him before in those ads because I was so focused on Regan Burns. They could totally put me on a reality show filled with people from TV commercials I've seen a hundred times and I wouldn't even know.

Edited by Baila, Jan 24, 2004 @ 11:57 AM.

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Posted Jan 24, 2004 @ 4:53 PM

Yeah, a similar discussion came up in the "My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance" thread (Joe Schmo fans should at least give that show a chance, he reminds me a lot of Brian, if Brian were a bit clumsier). They said that they couldn't believe that TPTB for MBFOF used a guy who had been in such a "popular" commercial, which is kind of silly, since most people won't pick that out. Especially contestants that are chosen for these types of shows.
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Posted Feb 3, 2004 @ 6:44 PM

FYI, from this article:

Matt Kennedy Gould, the "Joe Schmo" winner, over at Spike TV, took his $100,000 winnings and set up a "diversified financial portfolio." He also splurged on a digital camera, camcorder and an iPod.


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Posted Feb 4, 2004 @ 12:34 AM

Good for him. I'm glad he's not blowing it.
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Posted Feb 5, 2004 @ 4:23 PM

My 13yr.old pointed out Brian on the "squirell tag" commerical. How proud am I?!?
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Posted Feb 11, 2004 @ 2:39 AM

DUUUUUUUUUUUUDES!!!

Cable channel Spike TV is moving forward with a second season of the series, despite the show's now well-publicized premise. While Stone Stanley Entertainment and producers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese wouldn't give specifics, the duo say they plan to parody a different genre of reality TV. Season one of "Joe" sent up "The Real World"s and "Big Brother"s of the genre. Spike has ordered 10 new one-hour installments of the series. No targeted premiere date was given.

Yeah! Congrats Rhett and all involved! So it's gotta be a pick-a-mate show, right? And since it's Spike, the protagonist has to be a dude, right? But if he's supposedly making eliminations based on twoo wuvv, how can the show be fully scripted? I guess he could be the "average Joe" who inexplicably makes it to the final cut. Ooh, maybe "Molly" can be the gorgeous bachelorette!

I have to think Spike wouldn't have the budget for a Survivor/"I'm an Improv Actor, Get Me Out of Here" remote location type of deal. What other genres are there? (Other than the Mole genre, so cruelly yet deliciously squandered by ABC and Stone Stanley...)

Glory be as always to Futon Critic for the info...
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Posted Feb 11, 2004 @ 7:07 PM

I hope this isn't too soon for a bump, but... hello? Novac? kittiefreak? Anybody? Official renewal? Bueller?

Heh... it's OK. I know how to party by myself. (No, not Matt Kennedy Gould-style! Ew!)
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Posted Feb 11, 2004 @ 7:08 PM

Hey, it's not my fault you couldn't wait 1 more minute for my reply!

I'm happy about the renewal! I just can't imagine it any different from the original season. I do love My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance, though. Still, I think for TJSS, it's necessary to have a bunch of actors playing the cast of characters.

Also, does anyone here watch The Surreal Life? This past episode, Andy Dick said "You're dead to us!" and mimicked throwing the plate down.

Edited by NovacScott, Feb 11, 2004 @ 7:25 PM.

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Posted Feb 11, 2004 @ 11:01 PM

And now I'm even more bummed that I missed the last episode of TSL. I'd really been wanting a chance to see Andy Dick and Trishelle side by side so I could decide who I hate more.

Topic? Woohoo! I'm completely there for a new season. I say it's dating show too.
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Posted Feb 11, 2004 @ 11:23 PM

Hot diggity dog! I can't wait...even though it'll never be the same with out Mattt, Hutch, Kip, Dr. Pat and the rest of the gang. Wouldn't it be wonderful if they could figure out some way to keep Ralph as the host? But I know that's asking too much. Maybe they can have Ralph and Matt do some behind the scenes commentary or something.

And Jazmyne, the winner has to be Andy Dick. He is simply the biggest tool in any room he enters. But Trishelle gave him a run for his money.
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Posted Feb 12, 2004 @ 7:29 PM

If they're too scared to stick with the same format, I hardly doubt they'd risk using Ralph again. That would be more likely to give the prank away than the format. Still, I'll definitely miss "You're dead to us."
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Posted Feb 12, 2004 @ 7:55 PM

Big smooches to NovacScott for your email. I'm in the Pacific time zone, so I've got plenty of time.

Topic? Why don't we see Kip in more things? He could host the next show. I'd bet that if he did a different "character," there would be several people who would think "He looks familiar," but who wouldn't be able to figure out why.
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Posted Feb 13, 2004 @ 12:36 AM

I'm wondering if they might have to pretend the "show" 's on another network? Knowing it's on Spike might be a tipoff to potential Joe's
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Posted Feb 13, 2004 @ 3:43 PM

Heh, sorry Scott, excitement made me impatient...

I think they should definitely keep Ralph on, since they should be absolutely sure that the new "Joe" isn't familiar with the old "Joe." Or at least, has only vaguely heard of it. Good call Bigwheels, TPTB might need a fake network in addition to a new fake title to replace "Lap of Luxury". Maybe they can just categorize the production as Stone-Stanley for Viacom Corp. Cable Group or something, without mentioning Spike TV. But then, what would the "Joe" think about the wacky male-oriented sexual tone of the show, without knowing to whom it's targeted? So many delicious questions, so much time to wait for the next season.

Think they'll air it in summer or fall? That might be something that Muggum could answer, or at least guess at for us...
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Posted Feb 16, 2004 @ 6:11 AM

If the next "Joe" is going to be a Bachelorette-type program, then there's a perfect way to use Ralph. Have him also be one of the bachelors. He could play either smarmy or straight, and if the "Joe" happened to recognize him, he can use the "career-fell-off-anything-to-stay-in-the-public-eye" routine. It could work.
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Posted Feb 27, 2004 @ 4:32 PM

HELLO PEOPLE!! LONG TIME NO CHAT LMAO!

He could play either smarmy or straight, and if the "Joe" happened to recognize him, he can use the "career-fell-off-anything-to-stay-in-the-public-eye" routine. It could work


Yea he could. I would love to see the hutch be on there. or kip. I think Kip would be the best host out of them all because he can portray n e thing i swear to god. Thanks to all teh improv *Love you lance*

oh btw, pianodan??? no please dont ((for ur comment on partying by urself))
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Posted Feb 28, 2004 @ 4:23 AM

kittiefreak, you may want to glance at this part of the faq.

I agree that I would love to see Lance/Kip doing more things. He's one of the many talented people in Hollywood who don't get enough tv time, while those like the above-mentioned Andy Dick are everywhere. Rrgh.
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Posted Mar 1, 2004 @ 11:33 AM

kittiefreak, you may want to glance at this part of the faq.


uh...oops! I had to write that post fast though I was going out later on the day I posted that.

Yeah,I always see Andy Dick where ever I go now. And he isn't really that talented of an actor (Non-offence to those who like him).
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Posted Apr 6, 2004 @ 7:18 PM

Bump . . . anyone have any new info on the second season? I did a quick search online and couldn't find anything. Nothing on spiketv.com either.
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Posted Apr 7, 2004 @ 3:40 PM

[creepy music:] Duh-duh-DUH!!!! [/cm]

The Joe Schmo Show: Uncensored - will be released on June 22, 2004.

Includes:
  • The Much Talked About, Mind-Blowing Finale in Which Matt Finally Discovers "The Truth"
  • Audio Commentary From Series Executive Producer Rhett Reese and Joe Schmo Himself, Matt Kennedy Gould
  • Never Before Seen Eviction Ceremony Interviews
  • Extended And Unblurred "Chocolate Sauce On Models" Sequence
  • Deleted Scenes
  • And More!
Hee!
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Posted Apr 11, 2004 @ 8:33 AM

I have two thoughts:
  • Cool!
  • My wife won't let me buy it since they're basically marketing it as soft porn by throwing in "Uncensored". Silly SpikeTV!

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Posted Apr 12, 2004 @ 12:25 PM

Just found this article at Zap2It about "Joe Schmo 2."

Ralph in disguise? Bring it on!
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Posted Apr 12, 2004 @ 2:15 PM

In case anyone wants to bypass the annoying pop-up ads on Zap2It.com, here's the official press release from Spike TV:

Spike TV's Hit Faux-Reality Series 'The Joe Schmo Show' Wraps Production on Season Two

Meet 'Joe & Jane Schmo' Starting Tuesday, June 15

NEW YORK, April 12 -- Spike TV announces today that principal photography has been completed on the sequel to the network's critically acclaimed and popular original series "The Joe Schmo Show." The new season, "Joe Schmo 2" debuts Tuesday, June 15 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT.


Season one introduced America to the next wave of reality programming, the faux-reality series where only one contestant was real. "Joe Schmo 2" will not only feature a "Joe Schmo," but in a daring twist -- a "Jane Schmo" as well. Aside from "Joe" and "Jane," everyone else on the show from the host to the other 'players' are actors following a pre-determined storyline. Our two unsuspecting contestants believe they are participating in a new show entitled "Last Chance for Love." Combining elements from many of the romance/relationship shows currently found on television ("The Bachelor/Bachelorette," "Average Joe," "For Love or Money," "Meet My Folks"), "Last Chance for Love" is complete with over-the-top eviction ceremonies, cutthroat competitions and many shocking twists. Ralph Garman, who portrayed the smarmy host of the original "Joe Schmo" returns this season in disguise as Derek Newcastle, the pompous, but randy British host.


"We know that guys despise reality relationship shows, so what better genre to mess with on behalf of guys everywhere," says Kevin Kay, Executive Vice President of Programming and Production, Spike TV.


"The Joe Schmo Show" drew a record-breaking 3.4 million total viewers and delivered more M18-34 compared to broadcast networks for its dramatic finale in October 2003. The series ranks as Spike TV's highest-rated original series ever to premiere on the network.


"Joe Schmo 2" and "The Joe Schmo Show" were created by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, who also serve as writers and executive producers with David G. Stanley, Scott A. Stone and Anthony Ross. The series is exclusively produced for Spike TV by Stone Stanley Entertainment in association with Reese Wernick Productions. Peilin Chou, Spike TV's Vice President of Original Series serves as the Executive in Charge of Production.

Source: Spike TV

Edited by Rydell, Apr 12, 2004 @ 2:16 PM.

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Posted Apr 12, 2004 @ 5:00 PM

Or you could install a pop-up blocker and avoid posting copyrighted material :)
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Posted Apr 12, 2004 @ 5:45 PM

Our two unsuspecting contestants believe they are participating in a new show entitled "Last Chance for Love."

Heh. Even the title is funny. You can bet they'll work that line in on every episode.
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