Growing Up Twisted - New reality series on A&E
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Growing Up Twisted - New reality series on A&E
Anybody else watch this? It's in the same mold as Gene Simmons Family Jewels, only this one is about Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and his family.
I'm not a big reality show fan, but have watched Family Jewels off and on over the years, but this show may even be better. Really it kind of surprised me, as I didn't figure Dee Snider would be as compelling of a subject as Gene Simmons, but this family comes off as more normal, and less like the family of a rock star.
The show is funny, and even manages to have some heart. That, and Dee really hit the jackpot in spousal lottery. His wife looks incredible for her age (or any age for that matter). The sons all seem to have a good personality and chemistry, while the daughter comes off as a whiny little brat. But that's a minor complaint.
A&E has paired it up with Family Jewels on Tuesday nights, so it's a good 1-2 punch, though Family Jewels has really devolved to the point where everything feels scripted.
I'm not a big reality show fan, but have watched Family Jewels off and on over the years, but this show may even be better. Really it kind of surprised me, as I didn't figure Dee Snider would be as compelling of a subject as Gene Simmons, but this family comes off as more normal, and less like the family of a rock star.
The show is funny, and even manages to have some heart. That, and Dee really hit the jackpot in spousal lottery. His wife looks incredible for her age (or any age for that matter). The sons all seem to have a good personality and chemistry, while the daughter comes off as a whiny little brat. But that's a minor complaint.
A&E has paired it up with Family Jewels on Tuesday nights, so it's a good 1-2 punch, though Family Jewels has really devolved to the point where everything feels scripted.
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Re: Growing Up Twisted - New reality series on A&E
I thought VH1 had already tried a Dee Snider reality show.
Still will watch this, but feels like a blip in the Matrix.
Still will watch this, but feels like a blip in the Matrix.
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Was strangely drawn in by this show last night, and I hate reality TV. Love Dee Snider, though, and his family seems a lot nicer than most of the shitheaps that get reality shows these days.
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I've watched Family Jewels from day 1; definitely feels too scripted now.
As of now, Growing Up Twisted feels much less forced. Other than the daughter, I'm really enjoying it too.
As of now, Growing Up Twisted feels much less forced. Other than the daughter, I'm really enjoying it too.
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Re: Growing Up Twisted - New reality series on A&E
I tried watching the pilot when it debuted, but I just couldn't get into it. Felt so lame right from the theme song on down. Maybe I'll try giving another shot, though. I do like Dee.