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SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Tuesday Mar 19 8/7c

Splash marks the first time 10 celebrities will train and compete in regulation platform and springboard diving at dizzying heights in front of a weekly poolside audience.
Splash

Celebrities
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Louie Anderson
Drake Bell
Rory Bushfield
Brandi Chastain
Nicole Eggert
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Ndamukong Suh
Katherine Webb
Kendra Wilkinson

Chuy Bravo was replaced by Chastain due to an injury

As far as these once- and semi-famous competition shows go, this one seems the most bizarre. On the other hand, it's the only one that I might actually watch. Who wouldn't want to see lanky Kareem, pudgy Louie, or teeny-tiny Keshia realize that water does indeed hurt?
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

In for Katherine Webb.

Well not in but if I even turn past the chanel she would be the only one I'd hope to see.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

I'm intrigued, so I'll check it out. I think Fox tried a version, simply titled Celebrity Diving, in the fall and it tanked immediately.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

When I kept seeing the title advertized, I actually assumed it'd be a remake of the Daryl Hannah movie. I would have prefered that.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Ndamukong Suh in a Speedo? Pass ...
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Originally Posted by Kmical
Ndamukong Suh in a Speedo? Pass ...
Even worse ... Louie Anderson in a speedo.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Is this on before or after "Ow My Balls"
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

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Even worse ... Louie Anderson in a speedo.
Spoiler:
From Wikipedia: Louie Anderson appears in the 2013 ABC reality TV series Splash. Anderson was saved from drowning while filming by costar, football player Ndamukong Suh.
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In for cohost, Charissa Thompson.

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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Originally Posted by brainee
Even worse ... Louie Anderson in a speedo.
Louie Anderson in a pool? Where does all the water go?
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Originally Posted by tellybox
I'm intrigued, so I'll check it out. I think Fox tried a version, simply titled Celebrity Diving, in the fall and it tanked immediately.
same show, different title.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

ABC trying to become like FOX from the 90's with those old crappy shows.

I am glad ABC is not a partner with the NFL since they televise this crap.
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Actually watched this show and it was pretty dreadful. Two of the best three were in the bottom two, since the judges decided to reward Kareem and Louie with undeserved points because of the difficulties they had to overcome to dive (height and weight). Not a fan of Lawrence as host, or either one of the judges.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Pretty much what movieking said. Keisha had the best form and was sent packing. It's pretty clear it's not a diving competition but a popularity/heartstring contest.

Katherine Webb in that swimsuit?

And Katherine Webb in that swimsuit... for diving?
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

I'm going to keep watching this for Katherine Webb.

And I agree, Keisha got screwed because she didn't have some heartwarming story to tell, which is pretty lame.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Those 30 foot drops do look pretty intimidating.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Originally Posted by Charlie Goose
Those 30 foot drops do look pretty intimidating.
Yeah okay... but couldn't I watch the entire episode in about 3 minutes of clips of the dives once you blip out all the babble and set ups? I just can't see sitting through an entire hour for 3 minutes of actual diving.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

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Yeah okay... but couldn't I watch the entire episode in about 3 minutes of clips of the dives once you blip out all the babble and set ups? I just can't see sitting through an entire hour for 3 minutes of actual diving.
You ever watch diving during the Olympics? It's not like they are lined up on the ladder.

What are they supposed to do? Walk them up and jump them off one right after the other and be done in 15 minutes? Have you never seen a TV show before?

This isn't my cup of tea at all but of course they are going to spread out the dives.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

This show sucks but since I'm the commissioner of a Splash fantasy league (yes, really) I suppose I'll stick with it.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

What the hell

I'd draft Katherine Webb.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Originally Posted by Draven
You ever watch diving during the Olympics? It's not like they are lined up on the ladder.
So you're trying to compare THIS to the Olympics?!

Originally Posted by Draven
What are they supposed to do? Walk them up and jump them off one right after the other and be done in 15 minutes? Have you never seen a TV show before?
I'm really not criticizing the WAY it is being done but that it is being done at all. Stupid idea that has already failed on another network. That you somehow consider these questions a logical response to my criticism of the concept is equally silly.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Originally Posted by rfduncan
So you're trying to compare THIS to the Olympics?!
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Originally Posted by rfduncan
So you're trying to compare THIS to the Olympics?!
I'm comparing it to the only other place I've ever watch diving on a major network...and the diving isn't non-stop.

I'm really not criticizing the WAY it is being done but that it is being done at all. Stupid idea that has already failed on another network. That you somehow consider these questions a logical response to my criticism of the concept is equally silly.
The premiere got a good rating. You were questioning the need for the back story when all you want was the dives. I was pointing out that is unreasonable to expect the show to have nothing but diving.
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Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013

Such a shame they did not get Nicole Eggert in her prime when she was in shape.






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