CBS stands by ‘Kid Nation’

The show is being screened for advertisers in advance of its Sept. 19 debut. “We believe the issues raised about Kid Nation will be resolved when the public sees the first episode,” the network told TV Week in a statement.

Having choked up over the promo on the show’s website (and gotten a better concept of parameters of the project), I’m inclined to give the show a chance.

Sure, it probably violated the spirit if not the letter of the law regarding labor (children and adults alike, according to the unions). And of course some parents are going to be upset. (No one seems to mention in the various news reports that are swirling that each of the 40 kids was free to leave at any time.)

But you can’t un-produce the show, and while the legal ramifications play out, it’s quite possible that Kid Nation will make for captivating television.

PREVIOUSLY | Kid Nation doomed?

BB8 | After Dark Update w/ Live Show Notes (8/30; contains spoilers?)

• Before the eviction ceremony, Dick picked a fight with Zach in order to rattle him for the Head of Household competition
• At the eviction ceremony, Amber was voted out of the house by a vote of 3 to 1, receiving her only vote from Jameka
• During the Head of Household comp, the houseguests volunteered to go without hot water for eight days…
  • Zach is the new head of household for what will be a pivotal week in the Big Brother house

AND DREW CAREY REALLY IS THE NEW HOST OF THE PRICE IS RIGHT | Another reminder that the houseguests really have been living under a rock all summer, courtesy of Showtime Too. Daniele, speculating on the week to come: “I still hope that it’s Owen Wilson bringing us Christmas presents.” Zach: “Isn’t he the one with the big nose?” And the apparent suicide attempt.

NOTES FROM THE LIVE EVICTION | Julie said BB alumna Janelle will return to the house Tuesday night to host what the Chenbot called “a very special PoV competition.” And, “the houseguests don’t know it yet,” but next Thursday is the long-awaited double eviction. That’s right; we’ll be down to the final four after next Thursday’s live evictions. Does this mean that Zach gets a free pass to F4, or will he somehow be fair game for eviction? As always with BB, I suppose we’d do well to expect the unexpected.

BB8 | Controversy: the name of the game

Just minutes to go before tonight’s live eviction, but first:

AP via CNN on the fights and feuds that are keeping the show hot and getting people talking. “The producers are operating essentially two differently realities,” explains Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred.

This is definitely an article worth reading, as it explores this season’s biggest controversies, including what you can’t see on CBS and what the media won’t be allowed to ask Amber if and when she’s evicted.

WEEDS | What rhymes with ticky?

As in, ticky-tacky. If you guessed wiki, as in the new Weeds Wiki, you’d be correct.