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NBC Planning -Great American Road Trip
puddin:
05.19.2009 5:38 pm
The Arch multiplies! Reality show shooting on grounds
By Gail Pennington
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A production company set up mini-arches — six of them, each 14 by 12 feet — on the Gateway Arch grounds Tuesday as part of a shoot for the upcoming NBC reality-competition “Great American Road Race.” The show, due July 7, has seven families crossing the country in RVs following Route 66, seeing the sights and also competing to avoid elimination. The production company wouldn’t even confirm the name of the show, so it’s unclear what the challenge to be filmed Wednesday will involve. I’m thinking: giant croquet.
http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2009/05/the-arch-multiplies-reality-show-shooting-on-grounds/
georgiapeach:
Nice Interactive MAP of Route 66 here:
http://www.theroadwanderer.net/route66.htm
puddin:
May 27, 2009
The new NBC reality show The Great American Road Trip recorded at the Big Texan Steak Ranch today. The show will debut on July 7 and Reno Collier will host. Seven families will travel from Chicago to Los Angeles in RVs and attempt challenges along the way.
http://twitter.com/AgentBodah
puddin:
The families participating include:
The Coote Family from Lockport, Illinois
Keith (Dad), Jennifer (Mom), Cassidy, 12 and Jake, 9
Keith and Jennifer began as high school sweethearts. Their relationship withstood Keith's time overseas in the U.S. Marines Corps. Keith currently supports his family with his own carpentry work. Jennifer does it all - working during the day, going to school at night, coaching volleyball on the weekends. The couple's mantra is "anything for the kids," including high-energy Jake who, whether playing baseball, watching TV, or sitting in a classroom, makes his presence known. Cassidy, the athletic, academic princess gets what she wants, whenever she wants it.
The Faverey Family from Long Island, New York
Lenny (Dad), Dee (Mom), Dylan, 15 and Ashley, 10
Lenny and Dee have been married for 24 years. Lenny, a Manhattan doorman, has held the same job for over two decades. A stickler for routine, he is very particular about having everything in its place. Dee, a special education teacher's aide, runs a tight ship—and uses push-ups and sit-ups as her main form of "justice." Their daughter, Ashley, is a committed student, but definitely has a taste for the finer things. Her brother, Dylan, is a laid back musician who is happy to let Ashley be the scholar. He is the peacekeeper, with his sense of humor as his first line of defense. This family has never been in an RV.
The Katzeberg Family from Westport, Connecticut
Marc (Dad), Hyleri (Mom), Sami, 15 and Andrew, 14
Marc and Hyleri recently fell in love. Having just formed a "Brady Bunch" family unit, this show will give them a chance to really get to know each other. Hyleri's daughter Sami, and Marc's son Andrew, quickly bonded over accusing the other of being high maintenance. The truth is, they all have a little "diva" in them. However, Marc and Hyleri are also active philanthropists and instill this in their kids. Sami is a natural entertainer who makes her voice heard. Andrew is a ladies' man who enjoys flirting. Each member of the family likes to be the center of attention and adores themselves—and each other.
The Montgomery Family from Montclair, California
Darius (Dad), Alecia (Mom), Darius Ross, 15 and Tylier, 11
Darius and Alecia have been married for over 15 years. They are a religious, family-oriented couple. Darius is an ex-U.S. Marine who runs a tight unit. Alecia is a pre-school teacher who is extremely competitive and out to win at all times. The couple has two sons, Darius Jr., a strong student and natural athlete involved in programs at Montclair College and UCLA. Younger brother Tylier will be a match for Darius some day. He is also an athlete and in the gifted program at school. Tylier aspires to be a judge or attorney.
The Pollard Family from Newton, Alabama
Ron (Dad), Amie (Mom), Aaron, 17 and Anslie, 12
The Pollards are a close-knit Southern family. Ron and Amie met in high school. Through many years of hard work and sacrifice, they have built their dream home near the beach. Ron is a homebuilder who loves fishing and hunting. Amie, a gregarious radio host, wears the pants in the family. They have two kids, Aaron and Anslie. Aaron plays varsity football and baseball and is on the gymnastics team "to meet girls." Anslie is the apple of her mother's eye and has several beauty pageant crowns in her collection. As a family, the Pollards love to hunt, watch NASCAR and watch college football.
The Rico Family from Katy, Texas
Ricardo (Dad), Erica (Mom), Danielle, 13, and Ricky, 8
Erica owns her own advertising business and is dictator of her family. Ricardo, a spiritual man and the peacekeeper of the family, is also in the advertising business. The kids, Danielle and Ricky, love to play soccer, baseball and say they never lose—because their mom won't let them. Ricky is a prankster and he loves to do impersonations of people. He also loves to read. Danielle follows in her father's more relaxed footsteps, but she's got her mother's genes and isn't afraid to use them.
The DiSalvatore Family from Yonkers, New York
Silvio (Dad), Amy (Mom), Mason, 16 and Blake, 13
Silvio and Amy have been married for over 20 years. Silvio, a stay-at-home dad, rocks a distinct '80s look. He is the driving force behind the loud East Coast Italian-American family. Amy, a medical insurance administrator, is a classic Italian mom who will do anything for her boys. Mason, the diplomat, is the only "normal" member of the outrageous family. With aspirations of becoming a lawyer, Mason gets his fair share of practice settling family disputes. Blake is a Silvio-in-training who has never been unplugged from his video games for more than three days.
http://www.poptower.com/news/5094/great-american-road-trip-reno-collier-host.htm
puddin:
They are now in Oatman, Arizona
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