LOL, we have that show here too.  I guess the networks smelled success, and
decided to put out every variation on the theme that they could think of.
And you're welcome ; )

~Joy~

----- Original Message -----
From: "Deri James" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: Survivor (was Re: New Words for 2000!)



> Ah, sounds similar to a show on Dutch TV (I think) about 18
> months ago, which caused an absolute storm in that country. A
> group of people were locked in a house for several months with a
> razor wire fence around the outside. Every part of the house had
> been wired for sound & vision (and I mean EVERY part!!). The
> "show" just showed the interaction between the group, but each
> week the viewers got a vote on who to turf out each week. The one
> who lasted longest got a cash prize.
>
> A UK version (called "Big Brother") started yesterday, but I
> didn't see it.