The Assistant is a reality television show that parodied other reality shows such as The Apprentice, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Survivor, American Idol, and Fear Factor. Its eight episodes originally aired on MTV. It featured comedian Andy Dick's search for a new personal assistant. The beginning of the first episode parodied The Bachelor, with the twelve contestants arriving in limousines, and Dick waiting outside to greet them with his maid and butler. A "rose ceremony" immediately followed, and one contestant was eliminated.
Dick assigned the Hollywood hopefuls to some absurd tasks such as pretending to be him in an interview with a Japanese television station, bringing him coffee by traversing on a beam over a swimming pool, breaking up with his girlfriend, and attempting to get him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Contestants were usually "snipped" in elimination ceremonies parodying those on other reality series. Like some other programs, The Assistant also included double elimination episodes and
Breakthrough with Tony Robbins was a reality show that followed Robbins as he helped the show’s participants face their personal challenges. NBC canceled the show after airing two of the planned six episodes due to low viewership.
P. Diddy's Starmaker is an American interactive talent show that first aired on MTV in August 2009. It is currently presented by Kimberly Caldwell, with P. Diddy, Rodney Jerkins, Tamara Conniff and Laurie Ann Gibson as judges.
Take two blindfolded chef contestants. Blast a fish into their face. Then make them recreate it for celebrity judges to win a cash price. Did we mention it's hosted by Tituss Burgess?
If you’re trying to work out but not seeing the results you want, or you’re short on time but still want to get strong, build endurance, and train consistently, Joel Freeman has the answer.
All aboard the 25 Minute Speed Train—your 8-week, step-by-step strength plan to help you make real progress, no matter your starting point.
Joel trains you from his home gym, where his efficient workouts and expert cues help you execute every move with perfect form and minimal equipment. No more wasting time, wondering what to do, or giving up in frustration. This is training that keeps you on the right track.
Who has rhythm and who'll be left with the blues? Join the musical mayhem with Mo Gilligan as stars blast their best vocals and bust their moves in a super-sized singalong show.
Hosted by Kelli Kirkland Powers, "Takeover My Makeover" rescues homeowners who are in the midst of home remodels and need help. Designers Frank Fontana, Kelli Ellis and Valerie Bickford make up the rest of the rescue crew. With a budget of $2,000, the team helps homeowners successfully complete their original visions for the projects. Among the tasks the design team tackles are remodeling a family room to look like a New England beach cottage and giving a couple a bedroom with a 1920s Hollywood theme.
In this six-part limited series, the fans get a VIP front-row seat and backstage access to ’90s nostalgia as SWV and XSCAPE pull back the curtain on their personal and professional lives and prepare to hit the stage together.