The Survivor

1998
1 Hr 28 Mins
Action & Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction, Suspense

After mankind moved into space, the old planet Earth is forgotten, a polluted wasteland where only expelled prisoners still survive. One of them is Tarkin (Xavier Declie). When a capsule with the president lands on Earth, Kyla (Richard Moll) captures the politician because he knows a spaceship will come to the rescue, and that will be his chance to get off the prison planet. Tarkin, however, fights Kyla to free the president. While Kyla rules over an army of gladiators, Tarkin has to rely on the president's little grandson...

1998
1 Hr 28 Mins
Action & Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction, Suspense

I heard that Jeff Probst may ...

Question: I heard that Jeff Probst may be leaving Survivor. Is there any truth to that? Answer: I cornered Mark Burnett earlier this month at TV Guide's full-size mag bash here in New York City and he basically told me that the rumors are true, adding, "I believe in my gut that he will move on [after the next edition]." He also half-nodded when I asked him whether Jeff's shoes would likely be filled by a former female Survivor contestant, so that rumor's apparently true as well. I, for one, hope they go with Deb Eaton. She was a real kick in the pants.

Wed, Oct 26, 2005

HARSH REALITY

Speaking of CBS reality TV: Tonight's installment of Survivor will feature a public service announcement, voiced by host Jeff Probst, inviting viewers to donate to the relief effort in Guatemala, where hundreds were recently killed by Hurricane Stan.

Thu, Oct 13, 2005

You know how last week NBC forced...

You know how last week NBC forced a Crossing Jordan-Las Vegas crossover episode on us? Too. Early. This week the show redeemed itself in my eyes. The Wedding Singer old lady made me laugh and scared me at the same time (it's those eyes). And that's after Monica had Danny shake what his mama gave him to get said old lady to vacate her house that was uglying up the Montecito grounds. Turns out she shot a mean old mobster 60 years earlier and buried him underneath her house. Trust me, this was funny. Remember when I said Lara Flynn Boyle's character was obnoxious? Well, I still think so. But now I think she's good obnoxious. Monica got hers at the end, though, when Mike and Danny found her stuck in her hotel-room shower (that she designed!). Loved the two pals doing the whole Rock, Scissors, Paper bit to see who would save her nekkid self. Survivor alum Colby Donaldson popped in; he played one of Sam's whales that she had a ser

Tue, Oct 11, 2005

You can't watch the premiere of...

You can't watch the premiere of The Apprentice: Martha Stewart without weighing it against the original Trump version, but comparing the two is like comparing Red Delicious apples to Goldens: They're the same thing except for the wrapping. So I'm moving on to the 16 candidates — half creative, half corporate. The creative types called their team "Matchstick," because they're "going to be the start of something big." Based on names alone — the corporates chose "Primarius" — I'm thinking there's going to be a rip-roaring barbecue in the final conference room. Primarius is a horrible name. It sounds like some condition I don't want to have. Anyway, there are 10 women and six men competing to work for Martha. I am surprised to find that much testosterone on the playing field. Yet in this premiere episode, it's the men who make the strongest first impressions. Jim bears a passing resemblance to Latin crooner, Mark Anthony. Unfortunately, Jim th

Thu, Sep 22, 2005

HI, TECH

CBS — it's not just for geezers anymore. This week, the net's website (CBS.com) will make available the audio for Guiding Light episodes, as well as Big Brother- and Survivor-related podcasts. Entire prime-time shows may also be offered down the line — meaning, as soon as Gramps learns how to access Internet Explorer.

Fri, Sep 2, 2005