Reality Shows

24/SEVEN
Before they played Madison Square Garden, before they played Lollapalooza, before they played Unplugged, they played.... Armed with an electric guitar, a dusty old amp, and a garage door opener, today’s young rocker’s pulse pounding rhythms seep through the cracks in the walls of thousands of basements and apartments across America. This uncelebrated beginning has lead to worldwide tours, platinum albums, and overpriced T-shirts. In the vein of COPS, REALWORLD and ROCUMENTARY, 24/SEVEN, takes the cameras into local clubs and then into the lives of these struggling artists. We see where they work, where they practice, and where they party.

BRUTAL KAROKE

Set at a bar, individuals come up on stage to perform a song. A real audience of patrons can either cheer on or boo the contestant. A host judges by the reaction of the audience whether to remove the singer or not. In the end, the host chooses a winner to receive a seat on the throne or sing a closing song... During person’s performance we could have a window box on screen with people giving simultaneous commentary on the performance. introduce competitors to give each of them a character/personality. Get each of their POVs throughout performances.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE
In today’s world it’s okay for a rock star to be in the movies, but for movie stars who want to be musicians, it’s forbidden. Finally, movie stars get their chance to cross over at the Celebrity Lounge. Celebrity lounge is an hour show that gives well-known actors the chance to show their musical skills. Each episode will be a taped concert at a venue called Celebrity Lounge featuring musical performances by groups that feature actors such as Bruce Willis, Kevin Bacon, or Keanu Reeves. The series Celebrity Lounge will culminate with a compilation album featuring a song from each celebrity band.

CRUSH

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy meets Blind Date. Sometimes all it takes is a little push and some skilled consultants to build a romance out of a simple CRUSH. To help a person with an innocent crush open up by making them feel more confident and attractive ultimately leading to a confession of interest and a first date.

DEAL BREAKER

Fear Factor meets Let’s Make a Deal. People will do almost anything for money, but sometimes there’s a stunt that can go a little too far. That’s the one that may be a Deal Breaker. To get audience members to do outrageous stunts for money. Some people will do anything for money. Deal Breaker is a show that tests people’s limits. Deal Breaker is hosted by a sharp tongued comedian who asks audience members to become contestants and do challenging, crazy stunts for quick cash. Throughout the show several audience members participate and can up their winnings or lose it all by choosing another unknown challenge. At the end of the show the two who have won the most enter a final competition to see who will win the grand prize.

FAMILY VACATION
When six families race to their vacation destination, they must contend with all the challenges that make a family vacation so chaotic and memorable. To reminisce about those good old days of family trips and remind us of how important family time is. Family Vacation is a cross-country race pitting six families against each other as they try to reach their final vacation destination and relax. Each family loads into their mini Winnebago after they are given clues as to their first vacation destination. Every team has the same amount of cash to spend on the trip and must use it wisely so that they don’t run out before they get back home. At each stop the family is given clues as to their next destination and challenges that they have to complete as a family before they can move on. In the end, all of the families will arrive at the final destination such as a theme park and participate in the final competition to determine the winner of Family Vacation.

GET A LIFE
Know someone who needs to Get a Life? Tell us their story and they may be the next Get a Life Success! Super Nanny meets Clean House meets Oprah. Get a Life is a one hour show that meets hard working or not so hard working people who are stuck in a rut and helps them create a better life. When you’re stuck in a rut and you’ve done everything you can to get out, but all you’re doing is spinning your wheels, you need to Get a Life. Get a Life is about giving people tools that will equip them to obtain better employment, maintain quality relationships, and provide a balance between work and play. The show will feature a celebrity as the Life Planner who, in each episode, helps a family, couple or individual who lacks meaning and direction. Using a variety of methods she helps show people ways of cultivating a more desirable image giving their life a meaningful direction and helps them jump through the barrier that keeps holding them back from reaching their fullest potential. copyright Elisabeth Lugar and Jack Lugar 2008

HOUSE OF LOVE
Dream House meets Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity has built over a thousand houses across America for low-income families, but how do they do it? House of Love will get to the real heart of home building. We look at how Habitat for Humanity designs homes, selects its home buyers, and lowers construction costs while enhancing comfort and quality of life. It’s the American dream to own your own house. Habitat for Humanity is an organization that makes that possible for those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it. House of Love follows a building crew with Habitat for Humanity and the future home buyer as they go from beginning to end building a house. We get the inside look on how they build a quality structure for such a low cost, how they finance the deal, and the volunteers that put in their time. The show also spends time with the future homeowners and find out how they became eligible and what their story is.

JAVA JIVE’N
The Best Of meets the world of coffee. Every morning millions of American’s wake up to a hot cup of coffee to get them started. What was once a simple drink served black or with cream has now become a palette for the barista artist. We look at how coffee has become an intricate part of our culture. Everywhere you go these days you can see some type of coffee shop. What used to be served at home or at your local diner has now become a trendy drink with it’s own set of terminology. Java Jive’n takes the audience on a tour of America’s best coffee houses, meets some of the best baristas, and taste tests the latest and most exotic coffee inspired drinks. No coffee corner will be left unturned. Java Jive’n will explore the supermarkets, coffee chains, and mom and pops to find the best, most innovative coffee in America.

KID’S SPACE
Homes Across America meets the playground. From the backyard tree house or play set to the school yard jungle gym. Children's play areas have become more safe, inventive, and exotic. Kid’s Space takes a look at all the styles of children's play sets, how they are built, and how you can build one in your backyard. We look at how children’s play sets brighten the imagination and stimulate the senses. Additionally Kid’s Space will provide us with new ideas in design.

KID'S SPACE TOO

A trip to the playground can bring a child to a frenzy of excitement. It’s a place that encourages their imagination. It’s a place where they can pretend to be a monkey, an astronaut, or a superhero. KID’S SPACE will undertake a project to build the ultimate dream playground at a park. Throughout the series a new section will be added to the playground every episode until the project has been completed. With each new section, do it yourselfers will be taught how they can build something similar on a smaller scale in their own backyard and allowing them to create their own personal KID’S SPACE.

MEET THE PARENTS

A girlfriend brings her boyfriend home to meet the parents for the first time and vice versa. Follow a couple that has been dating for a while as one brings the other home to meet the parents for the first time. Sprinkled with insightful interviews, the show follows the couple and parents as they spend an evening cooking out in the back yard, going on a double date, or hitting the bowling alley. With each interview, we would get each family member’s views on the how the evening is going, what they think of the child’s date selection, and what would they change in the evening. As the date ends, we get each participants wrap up comments. Dad: “It’ll never last.” Mom: “She’s not good enough for my boy.” Son: “I thought it wen’t well.” Date: “It’ll never last.”

MUTINY

Survivor meets Pirates of Carribean. Pirate competitors eliminate each other as they sail the high seas in hopes of being the first to discover the buried treasure. We capture the adventure and challenge of living on a pirate ship and then the thrill of unearthing a fortune. What kid hasn’t dreamed of sailing the high seas on a pirate ship? Now their dream can come true in the reality series Mutiny, where several contestants compete in pirate related games to win access to the map and an opportunity to find the buried treasure. When the few remaining pirates reach dry land, they are each given a map to the treasure chest’s location. It is a race to the finish and fortune.

MAKING CONTACT
A BABY STORY meets Oprah Winfrey meets adoption all grown up. For most people who have been adopted as a baby, there is a desire to meet their biological mother, father, or both. And with the help of a professional detective, the adoptee is given a chance to make contact. We help people who have been adopted to make contact with biological parents for the ultimate reunion and answer so many years of questions.

PRE-FABULOUS!
Before and After meets Dwell Magazine’s Home Design Invitational. As the cost of building a house continues to rise, new ideas on using prefabricated materials help to create modern and stylish dwellings. We look at new ways architects and builders are designing and constructing homes by using prefabricated materials to lower construction costs while enhancing comfort and quality of life. Prefab-ulous! will explore ways of cutting costs on building a new home while not sacrificing quality and style. In each episode, we will talk to different architects to find out their take on prefabricated materials and how they incorporate them in their designs. We will then take a look at a company that is manufacturing these materials and how they can construct them in their factory, and then ship them to the building sight for quick installation. Prefab-ulous will get to know the future homeowner and their contractor. We will find out their opinions on prefabricated materials. What are the positives? What are the drawbacks? Ultimately, we will look at the finished product and see how the prefabricated materials blend in smoothly with the structure, creating a house, office, or apartment that is absolutely Prefab-ulous!

ROADKILL COMEDY
Louis Theroux’s Wild Weekend meets The Daily Show. Three comedians are on a road trip across America and with every town they visit they explore the comedy inherent to each location. To find fun and interesting places across the country that celebrate the true nature of Americana. Roadkill Comedy is a cross-country road trip with three edgy comedians who interact with everyday people and their everyday lives and then create a stand up show based on those experiences.

THE TOTAL PACKAGE
The Bachelorette meets Fear Factor meets Survivor. In the dating world it takes more than just good looks, money or charm to get the girl. A guy’s got to have The Total Package. To make us laugh and cheer as guys go through the challenges of attracting the opposite sex. In the dating world, it’s survival of the fittest. Only the strongest, best looking, and smartest men survive the cut to keep wooing the girl of their dreams. In The Total Package, primarily set in a Las Vegas casino, a group of 15 men will compete against each other in a series of physical and intellectual competitions in an attempt to stay in the chase for the lone beauty.

TRIBUTE
Every great rock group deserves a tribute band, but only one band can be the best. And who better to judge than the real band. It’s an all out competition to be and give the best Tribute. We find the best tribute band for a specific group as we honor the actual group for their accomplishments and contributions. Tribute is a half-hour show that pits three tribute bands against each other to be judged by the original band that is being given tribute. Hosted by an Ahmet Zappa type, Tribute begins with the original all-star band coming on stage and being honored with a, “this is your life” history chronicling some of the high lights of their career. The host then ushers our rock stars to their seats, which rest upon a bed of clouds. Assuming their seats, the clouds float upward and hover in front of the stage. They have taken the throne of the “Rock Gods”.

WELCOME TO...
THE BEST OF meets Travel Channel. Just because towns share the same name doesn’t mean they’re anything alike. We look at places across the United States that have the same name, but in all other aspects are different, making them unique places to visit.

WELCOME TO...
THE BEST OF meets GROUND RULES. Just because two towns share the same name, it doesn’t mean they’re anything alike. And when they compete head to head, their true personalities shine through. We pit two towns with the same name in a competition to beautify a specific area in their town while highlighting the similarities and differences between each town.