Jul 4
Greatest American Dog - I can’t WAIT!!
Oscar and I are counting down the days until the first episode of Greatest American Dog, which will happen on July 10th at 8:00pm. Even though Oscar will always be the greatest American dog in my book, we are pretty excited for the first dog-related reality show. I’d certainly much rather watch some crazy dog people co-existing for 40 days than see a bunch of desperate women trying to get hitched to a farmer/millionaire/rapper.
There are certain tried and true reality TV formulas that tend to showcase the harsh realities of human nature (THINK: college kids, booze & no responsibility OR starving people, big $$ and an island), but I think we’re in for a real treat when 12 dog-obsessed people and their pups try to coexist for 40 days while competing for $250K.
Sure, they all look normal and nice enough in this picture, but I will be severely disappointed if there aren’t a few crazies in the group. The only disappointing thing so far is that it seems like there are a number of “aspiring actors/actresses” on the human side of the teams. Oh well…if reality TV really is a sign of an imminent apocalypse, I say…bring it on!!
There are two local New Yorkers competing for the title of Greatest American Dog - Elvis (a 2-year-old Parson Russell Terrier) and Bella Starlet (a 10-year-old Toy mix)…oh yeah, and their respective owners - David & Beth Joy.
Best of luck to all of the contestants! What do you think…Oscar for season #2?!?!
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I actually auditioned for this show. Not to be a contestant, but to be a part of one of the challenges as an art expert. I am very curious to see who they went with (I was honestly relieved– not into being in front of the camera).
Comment by Moira — July 8, 2008 @ 3:05 pm
No way! Sorry to hear you didn’t get to go on the show, but good for you for auditioning! I’m too chicken to ever do an audition, even though I know Oscar would be a star (ha, ha).
Comment by anya — July 8, 2008 @ 3:18 pm
Everyone should check out all of the funny videos of Elvis, one of the dogs from The Greatest American Dog, on www.thedoctorschannel.com by searching “Elvis” on the site.
Take a look!
Comment by Bill — July 14, 2008 @ 10:20 am
how do you audition for the greatest american dog?
Comment by stacie — July 17, 2008 @ 8:13 pm
Hi Stacie - I did some searching, but can’t seem to find any info on auditions for a 2nd season of GAD. My guess is that they’re waiting to see how successful this first season is before committing to a 2nd.
PS - Don’t tell me who got booted last night - I have it on the DVR, but wasn’t home to watch!
Comment by anya — July 18, 2008 @ 8:49 am
I liked the show’s concept – but mostly the dogs so much I created a song especially for all the great American dogs out there. Check it out at http://www.musicforanimals.org It’s a free download, it’s fun and it’s for all the dogs that mean so much to all of us dog lovers. Dogs Rule!
Comment by Skip Haynes — July 31, 2008 @ 1:33 pm