Anyone catch Princes of Malibu?
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Anyone catch Princes of Malibu?
I caught this last night and found it fairly amusing. However, there is absolutely no way this show can be considered reality TV. Everything is so conveniently set up, like when Brody and Brandon went out for 700 bucks of sushi and David Foster was conveniently on the phone cancelling the credit cards they were using. I think someone threw alot of money at David Foster's face to do a scripted show based on his real family. I respect David as a producer and songwriter, but he's making himself and his family look like jackasses on TV.
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I remember this show when it was originally called Viva La Bam.
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I thaught the show was pretty funny
For someone who is a brilliant music producer and multi millionaire David Foster is one angry middle aged white guy
I thaught the guy whos's staying over Spencer was pretty funny. He reminded me of Eddie Haskell in the old "Leave It To Beaver" series
"He's your orange juice Mr Foster" sucking up to the parents so he can smooch over longer
It was also funny when Chaka Khan rolled down her window and he said "Chaka Who"??
For someone who is a brilliant music producer and multi millionaire David Foster is one angry middle aged white guy
I thaught the guy whos's staying over Spencer was pretty funny. He reminded me of Eddie Haskell in the old "Leave It To Beaver" series
"He's your orange juice Mr Foster" sucking up to the parents so he can smooch over longer
It was also funny when Chaka Khan rolled down her window and he said "Chaka Who"??
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Originally Posted by shanester
For someone who is a brilliant music producer and multi millionaire David Foster is one angry middle aged white guy
Either way - it was obviously staged, yet mildly amusing.
Last edited by B.A.; 07-11-05 at 08:40 PM.
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Originally Posted by B.A.
I'd be angry to if I had to worthless step-sons and their friends leeching off of me every second of the day. And to top that off my wife is plastic surgery junkie who wants to be the cool mom/parent who totally contradicts me every time I try to lay down some rules.
Either way - it was obviously staged, yet mildly amusing.
Either way - it was obviously staged, yet mildly amusing.
From a talented music producer to an angry reality TV dad.
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Originally Posted by Deftones
I remember this show when it was originally called Viva La Bam.
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I haven't seen the show, but thought the part where he bricked up the bedroom doors was pretty funny. That looks like a good prank to do on my roomate before she moves out.
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Of course it's staged. Why else would they follow them around the house with cameras to begin with?
Do you think FOX really said "Hey, let's have a show centerting on David Foster. You know, the guy who nobody has ever heard of." And then they just happen to stumble upon the fact that David wants his kids out of the house.
No, of course they said "Wouldn't it be great if we had a show where David Foster was going at it with his stepkids because they're so lazy!". <---okay, even that sounds awful...but obviously it's all staged.
Do you think FOX really said "Hey, let's have a show centerting on David Foster. You know, the guy who nobody has ever heard of." And then they just happen to stumble upon the fact that David wants his kids out of the house.
No, of course they said "Wouldn't it be great if we had a show where David Foster was going at it with his stepkids because they're so lazy!". <---okay, even that sounds awful...but obviously it's all staged.
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Did anyone else notice that these kids found a job fairly quickly. They are the executive producers including the house guest. that being said I hate reality tv but this was mildy entertaining to me.
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If everything was staged, the people on the show did an excellent job of making it seem real.
I've always thought that shows that are scripted, but are supposed to look live and spontaneous never accomplish that goal.
I've always thought that shows that are scripted, but are supposed to look live and spontaneous never accomplish that goal.
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Originally Posted by big whoppa
Forgot it was on Sunday night. I would have watched. They're stepkids. Kick em out of the mansion for pete's sake.
Like Viva La Bam...HA... I'll laugh when Brandon wakes up David with fireworks!
And another "kudos" for it being in HD. I can't believe how many shows still aren't!
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Originally Posted by BassDude
Exactly..why isn't Bruce Jenner footing the bill for these punks?
Also Bruce Jenners been married 3 times and has 10 kids, what money would he use to do that? What's he done other than winning the Gold medal almost 30 years ago, maybe some appearences, but he probably isnt very wealthy
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Originally Posted by Borst
Also Bruce Jenners been married 3 times and has 10 kids, what money would he use to do that? What's he done other than winning the Gold medal almost 30 years ago, maybe some appearences, but he probably isnt very wealthy
True dat...and neither am I. They'd have to be normal guys, like my two sons! Oh the horror!

Agreed tho...no one should be footing ANY bill for them.
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Do you think FOX really said "Hey, let's have a show centerting on David Foster. You know, the guy who nobody has ever heard of." And then they just happen to stumble upon the fact that David wants his kids out of the house.
You may not of heard of him but you should certainly know the songs he's produced over the years. There are many hits in his repertoire
You may not of heard of him but you should certainly know the songs he's produced over the years. There are many hits in his repertoire
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Yes, many (s)hits indeed.
Regardless of his songs...who thought he need his own show?
Apparently nobody...the show tanked in the ratings really horribly this past week. I doubt it'll make it through the summer.
Regardless of his songs...who thought he need his own show?
Apparently nobody...the show tanked in the ratings really horribly this past week. I doubt it'll make it through the summer.




