Blind Date (U.s. Tv Series) Information
Blind Date is an American reality show that aired in syndication from September 1999 to September 2006. Hosted by Roger Lodge, the series was distributed by Universal Worldwide Television. It was later distributed by NBC Universal.
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Synopsis
During each episode, people who did not know each other were paired up and sent off on a blind date. The cameras followed their every move, while commentary in the form of subtitles, animations, and "thought bubbles" was added by the show's producers. The show was hosted by Roger Lodge.
The dates were sometimes unsuccessful. Certain especially disastrous pairings were described as "Dates From Hell," and the show frequently concluded with excerpts from the show's "Hall of Shame" (embarrassing moments), "Cutting Room Floor" (footage that was comic but not deemed integral to a date's narrative), and "Hot Zone" (extremely sexy footage from successful dates). Blind Date occasionally matched up people older than the usual under-30 age group. Two couples who met on the show did get married in real life, with both weddings featured in special episodes. In season 1 of the show, the dates had specific themes such as "The Whole Ball of Wax" and "Hot and Cold". From seasons 2-7, the themed dates would be dropped.
On August 11, 2006, NBC Universal announced that the show would not be renewed for the 2006-2007 season due to low ratings.[1] NBC Universal provided repeats from its seven seasons to air during the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 seasons.
Syndication
Reruns have subsequently been shown on Spike TV and Fox Reality; the show currently airs several times during weekday afternoons on the latter station. It has also been distributed in many overseas markets and selected episodes have been released to DVD in Region 1.
See also
References
- ^ "TV Squad - Two Top Dating Shows Canceled". TV Squad. 2006-08-11. http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/08/11/two-top-dating-shows-canceled/. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
External links
- Blind Date at the Internet Movie Database
- Blind Date at TV.com
Categories: 1999 American television series debuts | 2006 American television series endings | 2000s American television series | American dating and relationship reality television series | American reality television series | English-language television series | First-run syndicated television programs in the United States | Television series by NBC Universal Television
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