Fear Factor

Jeff Gaspin cast in the spotlight at NBC Universal

source: Los Angeles Times

He moved his family to the West Coast and helped craft "Fear Factor" and "The Apprentice." Soon he was also running Bravo. The cable channel had an offbeat ... and more »

Published Sun, Aug 2

Fox drops Obama, but is that a big deal?

source: Entertainment Weekly

 - Alynda Wheat, Alynda Wheat Fear Factor...on NBC. Plus, if we're really getting specific, Fox didn't air two of the 2000 presidential debates, and ABC was the only network that didn't air then-candidate Obama's campaign infomercial. So is it just the almighty dollar, then? ...

Published Mon, Apr 27

The TRUTH about Leftist Weenies and Waterboarding

source: Canada Free Press

 Canada - Jb Williams Those of you who have watched the NBC show Fear Factor, know that this is NOTHING compared to what NBC put contestants through for a lousy $100000 prize. A second tactic of grave concern to leftist weenies is the practice of placing a terror subject in ...

Published Wed, Apr 22

The most ridiculous law suits ever

source: Metro Cafe

 UK In 2005, Austin Aitken sued NBC for $2.5 million over an episode of Fear Factor. He said watching the contestants eat rats caused him "suffering, injury, and great pain". His case was thrown out by a judge who said it was frivolous. ...

Published Fri, Apr 17

THE TV COLUMN : Switch pushes sweeps to March; Fallon up for Late ...

source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette

 AR You never know with TV and especially with the network that has given us Friends and Fear Factor. A daily 9 pm show with Leno means NBC doesn't have to try to program that hour with expensive dramas. But will America tune in for Leno at 9, ...

Published Wed, Feb 25

'Loser' is face of NBC's reality lineup

source: Variety

 CA By MICHAEL SCHNEIDER NBC's reality brand has bounced around through the years, from gross-out "Fear Factor" to serialized competish "The Apprentice" to gamer "Deal or No Deal." But these days, the face of NBC alternative series is feel-good "The ...

Published Mon, Feb 9

Tonight on the Tube: Crusoe, Lipstick Jungle, Numb3rs & Starter Wife

source: TVaholic.com

Crusoe (NBC): New. Crusoe and Friday try to scare off a band of mutineers that have landed on the island. Hopefully, the action will pick up with this episode, because last week was boring. Deal or No Deal (NBC): New. A guy attempts to win money so he can buy the car he has always dreamed of driving.

Published Fri, Oct 31

“Deal or No Deal” Cleared for Broadcast Syndication

source: Your Entertainment Now

“Deal or No Deal” is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA. The series is executive-produced by Scott St. John. The series is distributed in the U.S. by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. About Endemol USA:

Published Mon, Mar 24