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[SouthsideofNo]

Premiers October 24th at 9 pm on Lifetime.

The reality series will follow daughter Bobbi Kristina, sister-in-law and manager Pat Houston, Houston’s brother Gary and mother, Cissy Houston, along with Bobbi Kristina’s rather close buddy Nick Gordon. Most of the action will take place in metro Atlanta, where Pat and Gary Houston and Bobby Kristina reside. (Cissy lives in New Jersey, where Whitney grew up

AJC: Houstons on Our Own

Edited by SouthsideofNo, Oct 7, 2012 @ 4:35 PM.

[sunsheyen]

This makes me wish we could get some reruns of "Being Bobby Brown" to prime the pump. Sigh. There will be the looky loo factor, but nothing I've seen from.any of these people was a big charismatic draw. Even on the Oprah interview, when interest was high, I found myself bored with watching Pat & Bobbi Kris.

[appledumpling]

I'll watch, I just hope BK is not disrespectful to grandma Cissy. That I don't want to see.

[SouthsideofNo]

Official Website: http://www.mylifetim...tons-on-our-own

Trailer: Supertrailer

[SistaLadybug]

The idea of this show makes me so uncomfortable. I get an awful vibe from Pat and this feels like capitalizing on the tragedy of Whitney.

[SleepyJean]

They have to be capitalizing on it. Nobody was looking for them until Whitney died. I'd love to hear their scripted response to the question of why they are doing this show. It's got to be some BS about the healing process or crap like that.

Poor Bobbi Kris. It's unfortunate that she got her father's looks instead of her mother's.

[Puds38]

This is such a bad idea. I would have thought BK would have learned after the train wreck that was "Being Bobby Brown". I cringe every time I see the commercial.

[swankie]

Just curious, does Bobbi Kristina have any kind of relationship with her dad or her siblings?

[ish]

Poor Bobbi Kris. It's unfortunate that she got her father's looks instead of her
mother's

She has her mom's money right now. THat's even more unfortunate. She's engaged to her adopted brother. The downward spiral is beginning. She'll never make it to her mothers age.

I would have thought BK would have learned after the train wreck that was "Being
Bobby Brown

The doodie bubble episode should have gotten the message across loud and clear. Crack is whack.

Edited by ish, Oct 11, 2012 @ 4:40 PM.

[kemon]

Poor Bobbi Kris. It's unfortunate that she got her father's looks instead of her mother's.

It's unfortunate that with all that money Whitney had at one point, she never got her daughter braces so she wouldn't have to go around with that fugly gap. It's one thing to not be able to afford orthodontic care, but people like Bobby and Whitney had plenty of money. They just blew their money on more important things - drugs. If BK had resembled Whitney instead, she would end up looking just as terrible as her mother did at her worst, especially since BK seems to have her own issues much like her mother.

I would have thought BK would have learned after the train wreck that was "Being
Bobby Brown

It wasn't her that had someone stick their fingers up her ass to relieve constipation.

At this point, considering Granny Cissy is putting a hold on BK's inheritance, BK might be desperate for money and a paycheck for this show will do just fine.

[Eric83]

This show is so unnnecessary, will not be watching.

[redshirtx]

I can't help thinking this is a bit ghoulish, coming only a few months after Whitney's death...but when have sensibilities ever stopped a reality show? I just hope it passes as unceremoniously as Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp did.

[King Cat Sam]

Did Whitney's and Bobby Brown's reality show really do them any favours ? You would think this family would not want to go down that road again.

Edited by King Cat Sam, Oct 12, 2012 @ 10:20 AM.

[scarlett45]

This is not about what's good for the family, it's about $$$$. Plain and simple.

Of course my heart goes out to anyone who has lost their mother, and in such a tragic way, but Bobbi Kristina may have to "work" for a living like the rest of us (I don't know how much money Whitney's estate is worth). She should use her inheritance to get a quality education and support herself while she does so. As far as her being engaged, the young man isn't her brother (either biologically or legally), wasn't he Whitney's god son? Lots of 19year olds make poor relationship choices, and so long as this young man isn't abusive or anything like that her family should let her find her own way regarding her love life.

[PharmGal10]

Whitney supposedly left Bobbi Kristina $20 million to be disbursed throughout the next 10 or so years, but Cissy is trying to change the distribution schedule so Bobbi doesn't blow throw it all quickly. Bobbi has already used some of her money to buy her 'boyfriend' a brand new luxury vehicle. I hope that Bobbi is able to overcome the many obstacles placed before her, but I think she needs far more emotional support than she's getting.

I just think it's terrible that they started filming this show so soon after Whitney's death. It's just in poor taste, imo. I saw the previews and Nick mentioning that the world was against him and BK, and I was so disgusted.

Just curious, does Bobbi Kristina have any kind of relationship with her dad or her siblings?

Bobby's kids? She used to be very close to her sister, LaPrincia...I am sure what happened there as BK doesn't mention her anymore on twitter. There were rumors that BK has been on the outs with Bobby since the funeral (and the seating disaster that was), so who knows what's going on there. Sad.

[Turkish]

Bobby's kids? She used to be very close to her sister, LaPrincia...I am sure what happened there as BK doesn't mention her anymore on twitter. There were rumors that BK has been on the outs with Bobby since the funeral (and the seating disaster that was), so who knows what's going on there. Sad.

I remember Bobby and the kids doing an interview with, I think, E! News where they talked about the fact that they haven't really spoken to BK since Whitney passed and expressed concern over her well-being. BK might not have been too happy about that.

[ish]

I saw the previews and Nick mentioning that the world was against him and BK,
and I was so disgusted.

Shoulds like they are channeling the Bobby/Whitney romance. I did like Nicks twitter pic of him driving with a big old handgun in his hand. This can only end badly.
Cissy is trying to change the will, doesn't mean she will be successful,

[EndoKE]

She should use her inheritance to get a quality education and support herself while she does so.

I really agree with this. The problem I see, it that she, like so many others, wants fame. She probably wouldn't think of getting a non fame type job (I don't like to say a 'real' job because work is work IMO. She wants to be a celebrity and get all the perks that come with it. But she should know, like they used to say on the TV show 'Fame' "Fame costs."

[scarlett45]

I really agree with this. The problem I see, it that she, like so many others, wants fame. She probably wouldn't think of getting a non fame type job (I don't like to say a 'real' job because work is work IMO. She wants to be a celebrity and get all the perks that come with it. But she should know, like they used to say on the TV show 'Fame' "Fame costs."

You're right, I misspoke. I didn't mean to imply that being an entertainer of some sort isn't "work". It is hard doing what they do, the appearances etc. fame does cost. I meant to say that BK might have develop her "own" persona etc besides being Whitney's daughter. If she wants to be a reality tv star (like the Kardashians) she needs to DO something (be funny, talk about clothing etc) and I don't know if BK has any sort of talent like her Mom did, as in vocal talent.

She's still young and has resources to support herself while she figures things out, I just hope she uses this time productively.

Edited by scarlett45, Oct 12, 2012 @ 1:01 PM.

[Puds38]

As far as her being engaged, the young man isn't her brother (either biologically or legally), wasn't he Whitney's god son? Lots of 19 year olds make poor relationship choices, and so long as this young man isn't abusive or anything like that her family should let her find her own way regarding her love life.

He's not a blood relative and was never adopted or fostered by Whitney. He came to live with them when he was 12. For all we know thy could have been crushing on each other since puberty. Honestly getting engaged at 19 is the least of her problems. If BK appeared to be a stable young lady, I wouldn't care one lick about her relationship with Nick. That doesn't phase me one bit. It's the rumored drug use and this reality show that make me feel this won't end well.

[GrrlPower]

I'll watch, I just hope BK is not disrespectful to grandma Cissy. That I don't want to see.

Is there any reason to think she would be disrespectful to her grandmother, or that Cissy would take disrespect?

I just think it's terrible that they started filming this show so soon after Whitney's death. It's just in poor taste, imo

I understand what you're saying, but everybody and their damn mama is capitalizing on Whitney's death (and Michael's death for that matter). Hell, Access Hollywood and ET alone have spent dozens of episodes covering their funerals and family dramas, not to mention all of the award shows and shows like Glee who have gotten serious viewership by doing musical tributes to Whitney and Michael. None of these shows waited a respectful amount of time before pimping out the deaths of these entertainers. Whitney and Michael's kids have every right to capitalize as soon as each kid personally feels emotional stable enough to do so.

My problem is that BK, much like Paris Jackson, has no talent. I've heard BK sing and I've seen Paris try to act - both are absolutely horrible. Moreover, neither can hold a reality show on their own b/c neither has a "Tamar Braxton", "Kim Kardashian" or "Paris Hilton" type of X factor personality that would make people want to watch. Because they are so recognizable, they can't exactly have everyday office jobs. I sure as hell wouldn't answer phones knowing I have millions in the bank and millions more coming to me. What's left for them except to do the Bristol Palin thing (another celebrity kid with too much recognizability for normal jobs, but not enough X factor personality) and do Dancing with the Stars, write books, have a clothing line, sell perfume, and try for a reality show that includes dynamic personalities that makes up for their own lack of X factor.

[Puds38]

The flip side is there are plenty of celeb kids out there that choose to take their millions and go to school/college instead. Somme get behind the scenes jobs instead of famewhoring on reality shows, some actually go to acting school and then try show biz later in life.

[King Cat Sam]

Yeah, I was actually hoping that she would go away to study and then come back and show us all how together and grown up the girl is and there is also a good thing by leaving a little mystery to her instead of jumping on the red hot band wagon.

[BitterApple]

I get an awful vibe from Pat and this feels like capitalizing on the tragedy of Whitney.

Pat is all kinds of shady. She came across so oily on the Oprah special, I can't imagine what she'll be like on this show.

I think having access to a trust fund will be BK's downfall. She seems to be the type that doesn't want to listen to anyone or heed well-intended advice. I can't even imagine all the leeches that are swarming around her right now.

No parental support + history of drug issues + no direction in life + 20 mil = one big friggin disaster.

[ribboninthesky1]

Having massive trainwrecks for parents means you have to be a strong young person in the right mental space to make good decisions. There are young people with relatively normal parents who make all kinds of poor decisions; Bobbi Kristina had two hot messes for parents. She has a long way to climb, though it can be done. Someone else already mentioned her having the right emotional support, and to me, that's the primary way someone her age will find her way. Even then, if she is anything like her mom, she may not be willing to listen to those who have her best interest at heart, even if what she's doing is self-sabotaging. She may have to hit bottom, whatever that is, before she gets on the right track.

[Staleepisode]

Ew.... Just ew.....

[King Cat Sam]

I forgot about this new show until earlier today, and there trotted out Aunt Pat, her daughter, and Miss Cissy and took their places on the couch with the The View ladies. BK was not with them. I still don't see the need or why this family would want to share their lives with the public on how they are coping with Whitney's death.

Do we really need to see BK follow the same path or destructive behaviour that her parents shared ?

[GrrlPower]

I forgot about this new show until earlier today, and there trotted out Aunt Pat, her daughter, and Miss Cissy and took their places on the couch with the The View ladies. BK was not with them. I still don't see the need or why this family would want to share their lives with the public on how they are coping with Whitney's death.

I saw this interview too and Aunt Pat rubbed me the wrong way. I can't put my finger on it, but something just puts me off. It's not that Pat was defensive - hell I understand why Pat was defensive as Barbara was going for blood. It's something else about the callousness in her tone and the matter-of-fact way she handles such a personal issue like death in the family.

One thing Aunt Pat did say that I found interesting was her reasoning for putting BK on a show. Barbara was intense on digging into Pat and Pat finally said that paparazzi cameras would be following BK around everyday anyway, so she would be on camera one way or another. I kinda agree. At least BK has a bit of control over this show and can tell the cameras to shut it down when she wants. No one else - including Paparazzi and The View - are waiting a respectful amount of time before trying to make money off of BK and she is going to be in the limelight anyway. Why not carve a piece of that pie for herself (a pie that belongs to the Houston family anways)?

[King Cat Sam]

Also, in this interview, I was getting mixed messages. Does the young woman have a drinking problem or not. In one breath, the family is concerned and yet in another sentence, they are not really worried. As if one is saying, it is just a phase or a growing period that all young folks go through regardless if your parents were addicted or abusers of the bottle. I totally agree that Walters was on over drive rude to the grieving family.

[SleepyJean]

Just saw a promo for this show for the first time. It struck me anew just how little I care about these people. Whitney was interesting. Bobbi is interesting. Whitney and Bobbi were interesting together. But the rest of them? Negative.

Even the Kardashians, who are as useless a family as I've ever seen on tv, had Kimmy's sex tape to peak the public's curiosity. When I think about the Houstons, I come up with nothing. I can't think of one thing that interests me enough to tune in. Can they build a realty show on "Hey, the most interesting member of our family is dead"?