Author Topic: TAR 8 Website /Team Bios and info (Read 10462 times)

puddin · « **on:** May 18, 2005, 07:05:28 PM »

The Amazing Race 8 Website

This fall, Phil Keoghan hosts as all new Teams will set out on THE AMAZING RACE around the world to compete for one million dollars. The Teams will never know where they're going next or what they'll have to do once there. Each Team's relationship will be forever changed by their experience in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Along the way, the Teams will compete in a series of tasks, some mental and some physical, before learning their next destination. Restricted plane travel and strict budgets will add to the tension as Teams are forced to rely on wit and ingenuity, perhaps sleeping on park benches or in bus stations and traveling on buses, trains, boats, taxis, bicycles, even camels. Teams farthest behind will be eliminated as the race progresses, and the first Team to arrive at the final destination wins one million dollars.

puddin · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2005, 11:01:23 AM »

for tomorrow when the Early Show reveals the new cast |#'

gingerman28 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2005, 12:27:01 PM »

I wonder if we will have one family with "a large white woman" at six feet anfd 250 pounds with three kids? Or a "frumpy" wife with a "plain festival party" dad with an older daughter of 16 and another daughter of 11 or 12? Both families were supposedly spotted at Niagara Falls. Also a Mother and Dad with two girls all dressed in Orange spotted at the Viet Nam Veterans' Memorial in Washington? A lot of spoiling is going to be put to rest tomorrow morning on the Early Show!!

puddin · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2005, 01:34:53 PM »

Dont forget the Dad with the Lex tatoos . I assure you I will be awake to take notes :t-up:

puddin · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2005, 01:41:19 PM »

TUESDAY MORNING ON THE EARLY SHOW

Harry Smith, Hannah Storm, and Rene Syler will anchor THE EARLY SHOW from New York. Julie Chen will anchor from Los Angeles. Ira Joe Fisher will bring us the weather from Los Angeles. Dave Price is off.

Get set for another exciting race around the world. Find out who's who when we reveal the new Amazing Race cast. Plus...they're not your average choir; see what these seniors are singing! And Cosmopolitan magazine turns 40...we'll take a look back.

If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us:
earlyshow@cbs.com

gingerman28 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2005, 09:34:19 PM »

Get set for another exciting race around the world.

Huhhhhhhhh?

puddin · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2005, 10:20:22 PM »

{l{ I love you Gman

anyway Gman it looks like 10 teams
7:40 SEGMENT FOUR- AMAZING RACE TEAMS: The Amazing Race is introducing ten new
teams--and for the eighth season, they're made up of families. The teams are
from all over the country and Tuesday morning, we will bring you an exclusive
introduction.

puddin · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2005, 11:57:11 AM »

its updated

The Gahgan Family
TEAM: GAGHAN FAMILY
Bill (40)
Tammy (42)
Billy (12)
Carissa (9)

Hometown:
Glastonbury, Conn.
Bill works in jet engine sales and admits his biggest pet peeve about himself is his lack of Patience . Bill is hoping the race will show his family the importance of working together as a team and the benefits of never giving up. Tammy is a substitute teacher for her local school district . Having lived in Korea for over 3 yrs , Tammy & Bill have traveled extensively. Both compete in marathons across the country and are planning to run one in each state .
Billy is entering 7th grade and describes hiself as outgoing and adventurous.His mother said he is going through typical Pre-teen mood swings and hopes that wont interfere with his ability to focus on the race . Billy's Dav activities , football & running . He intends on showing his dad that he could competing the race. Carissa who will be in 4th grade is playfull & silly. While she is one of the younger racers , her dad feels her keen eyes and fighting spirit will make up for her small size . She enjoys running with her dog and playing soccer , She wants to show her parents that she is tough.
The Gaghan family has traveled around th world and are hoping those experiences have prepared them for this competition.

puddin · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2005, 11:58:41 AM »

The Shroeder Family
TEAM: SCHROEDER FAMILY
(DAD, STEPMOM AND KIDS)
Mark 40)
Char (39)
Stassi (16)
Hunter (14)

Hometown:
New Orleans
The Schroeder Family, a blended family from New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mark, the father, is a 40-year-old architect. Char, the stepmom, is a 39-year-old public relations director. Stassi, a 17-year-old who is entering her senior year of high school, is Mark's daughter from a previous marriage. Hunter, Mark's son from the same previous marriage, is a 15-year-old who is entering ninth grade this fall.

puddin · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2005, 11:59:29 AM »

The Aiello Family
TEAM: AIELLO FAMILY (FATHER AND SONS-IN-LAW)
Tony (57)
Kevin (31)
Matt (31)
David (26) – Currently resides in North Providence, R.I.

Hometown:
Mansfield, Mass.
The Aiello Family, a father and his three son-in-laws from Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Tony, the father, is a 57-year-old restaurant consultant and the father of three daughters. Kevin is a 31-year-old father of two who works in public relations and is married to one of Tony's twin daughters. Matt is a 31-year-old corporate project manager who is married to Tony's other twin daughter and also a father of two. David, married to Tony's youngest daughter, is a 26-year-old Rhode Island police officer who spent eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps.

puddin · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:00:40 PM »

The Rodgers
TEAM: ROGERS FAMILY
Denny (46)
Renee (42)
Brittney (22)
Brock (19)

Hometown:
Shreveport, La.
The Rogers Family, a family of four from Shreveport, Louisiana.

Denny, the father, is a 46-year-old who is in the car business. Renee, the mother, is a 42-year-old boutique shop owner who also works as a beauty pageant trainer. Britney, a former Miss Louisiana, graduated from Louisiana State university and currently works in pharmaceutical sales. Brock, age 19, has graduated from high school and is entering college this fall.

puddin · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:01:15 PM »

The Black Family
TEAM: BLACK FAMILY
Reggie (42)
Kim (40)
Kenneth (11)
Austin (

Hometown:
Woodbridge Va.
The Black Family, a family of four from Woodbridge, Virginia.

Reggie, the father, is a 42-year-old high school teacher. Kim, the mother, is a 40-year-old fifth grade teacher. Kenneth, age 11, is entering sixth grade. At only 8 years old, Austin, the younger son, is the youngest contestant to ever compete in the series.

puddin · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:02:38 PM »

The Weaver Family
TEAM: WEAVER FAMILY (WIDOW AND KIDS)
Linda (46)
Rebecca (19)
Rachel (16)
Rolly (14) - Male

Hometown:
Ormond Beach, Fla
The Weaver Family, a mother and her children from Ormond Beach, Florida.

Linda, age 46, is an elementary school teacher and mother of three who lost her husband and children's father in an accident at Daytona International Speedway nearly two years ago. Rebecca, age 19, is the oldest child. Rachel, age 16, is a junior in high school. Rolly, age 14, says he's running the race for his father.

puddin · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:03:16 PM »

The Linz Family
TEAM: LINZ FAMILY (SIBLINGS)
Nick (24) – Currently resides in Buffalo, N.Y.
Alex (22)
Megan (21)
Tommy (19)

Hometown:
Cincinnati
The Linz Family, a team of siblings from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tommy, age 19, is a college student attending Miami University of Ohio. Megan, the only woman on the team, is a 21-year-old college student who also attends Miami University of Ohio. Nick, the oldest team member, is a 24-year-old currently working in sales and living Buffalo, New York. Alex, age 22, recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati and works as an emergency room technician.

puddin · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:04:29 PM »

The Bransen Family
TEAM: BRANSEN FAMILY (DAD AND DAUGHTERS)
Elizabeth (25)
Lauren (22)
Lindsay (20)

Hometown:
Park Ridge, Ill.
The Bransen Father, a father and his three grown daughters from Park Ridge, Illinois.

Lindsay, the youngest daughter, is a 20-year-old Hope College student who is majoring in social work. Walter, the father, is a 51-year-old chief financial officer who has been married for 31 years. Elizabeth, age 25, recently obtained a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois. Lauren, age 22, recently graduated from Hope College with a degree in communications and business management.

puddin · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:05:41 PM »

The Paolo Family

TEAM: PAOLO FAMILY
Tony (52)
Marion (52)
DJ (24) - Male
Brian (16)

Hometown:
Carmel, N.Y.
The Paolo Family, a family of four from Carmel, New York.

Tony, the father, is a 52-year-old Italian immigrant and New York City sanitation worker. DJ, the oldest son, works in title report production. Marion, the mother, is a 52-year-old homemaker who thinks Tony lets his two sons get away with two much. Brian, the couple's other child, is a 16-year-old who is entering his senior year of high school.

puddin · « **Reply #16 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:07:13 PM »

The Godlewski Family
TEAM: GODLEWSKI SISTERS
Michelle (42)
Sharon (39)
Christine (37)
Tricia (26)

Hometown:
Des Plaines, Ill.
The Godlewski Sisters, a team of four sisters from Des Plaines, Illinois.

Michelle, the oldest sister, is 42 years old. Sharon, age 39, works as an insurance claim consultant. Christine, age 37, is a homemaker and mother of four. Tricia, age 26, is the youngest member of the team. All four sisters live within thirty minutes of each other and have traveled extensively together.