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

Charlie Goose · 03-19-13, 10:39 AM

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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?

Timber · 03-19-13, 10:44 AM

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.

Double_Oh_7 · 03-19-13, 11:23 AM

tellybox · 03-19-13, 11:28 AM

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.

RocShemp · 03-19-13, 11:29 AM

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.

Kmical · 03-19-13, 11:42 AM

Ndamukong Suh in a Speedo? Pass ...

brainee · 03-19-13, 12:05 PM

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Ndamukong Suh in a Speedo? Pass ...

Even worse ... Louie Anderson in a speedo.

pjflyer · 03-19-13, 12:06 PM

Is this on before or after "Ow My Balls"

Kmical · 03-19-13, 12:32 PM

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Even worse ... Louie Anderson in a speedo.

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movieking · 03-19-13, 01:06 PM

In for cohost, Charissa Thompson.

Eddie W · 03-19-13, 01:37 PM

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Even worse ... Louie Anderson in a speedo.

Louie Anderson in a pool? Where does all the water go?

SoSpacey · 03-19-13, 03:32 PM

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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.

JeffTheAlpaca · 03-19-13, 04:03 PM

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.

movieking · 03-19-13, 08:18 PM

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.

Michael Corvin · 03-19-13, 08:27 PM

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?

fumanstan · 03-25-13, 02:32 PM

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.

Charlie Goose · 03-25-13, 11:48 PM

Those 30 foot drops do look pretty intimidating.

rfduncan · 03-26-13, 07:48 AM

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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.

Draven · 03-26-13, 11:34 AM

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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.

Goat3001 · 03-26-13, 12:08 PM

This show sucks but since I'm the commissioner of a Splash fantasy league (yes, really) I suppose I'll stick with it.

fumanstan · 03-26-13, 12:31 PM

What the hell

I'd draft Katherine Webb.

rfduncan · 03-26-13, 12:55 PM

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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?!

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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.

Michael Corvin · 03-26-13, 12:56 PM

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So you're trying to compare THIS to the Olympics?!

Special.

Draven · 03-26-13, 01:31 PM

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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.

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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.

JeffTheAlpaca · 04-17-13, 03:40 PM

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

03-19-13, 10:44 AM	#2
Timber DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 8,172	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. __________________ "That's why the Black Guys like me"- Alison BB4

03-19-13, 11:23 AM	#3
Double_Oh_7 DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,019	Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013 Pass

03-19-13, 11:28 AM	#4
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03-19-13, 11:29 AM	#5
RocShemp DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 23,999	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. __________________ So there's simultaneously a super secret team of giant robots and a super secret team of technologically enhanced super soldiers, and neither team knows about the other? The governments in these movies must be far more effective than our actual government. Well, damn it, I want some realism and mature adult themes in my giant robot and super soldier movies! - Suprmallet

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03-19-13, 08:18 PM	#14
movieking DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 13,072	Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013 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.

03-19-13, 08:27 PM	#15
Michael Corvin DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 44,713	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? __________________ XBOXLive FU Hackers! Now Playing Borderlands 2 Recently Finished Halo 4

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fumanstan DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 33,351	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. __________________ 3x Sheep Champion VG Round 1b \| VG Round 7 \| NFL

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Goat3001 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 13,185	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. __________________ You can deny it all you want, but the reality is that the Lord did make the desert like Eden producing fruit. -dvdjunkie32

03-26-13, 12:31 PM	#21
fumanstan DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 33,351	Re: SPLASH (ABC) - Celebrity diving show - 03/19/2013 What the hell I'd draft Katherine Webb. __________________ 3x Sheep Champion VG Round 1b \| VG Round 7 \| NFL

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JeffTheAlpaca DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA Posts: 2,516	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.