The reality television program that got the entire fad started, or at least jumpstarted, is back for a new season of great, competitive 'surviving,' and of course this season there's a whole new twist. The next season of the aptly named reality program 'Survivor' finds the contestants in the heart of Nicaragua vying for the title of the one and only 'Survivor,' and of course the cash prize. This year, amongst the many contestants will be former NFL coach Jimmy Johnson. While each season has seen its share of controversy and drama, this season will surely be no exception. In the past, the producers have grouped the contestants into 'tribes' designed to test one group or skill set against another, basing the 'tribes' on the contestants sex, intelligence, and even staging a "Heroes vs. Villains" theme last year. This year, however, they will be putting the young against the old in a true battle of the ageists.
In the first group are the 'youngsters,' who will appropriately be named tribe La Flor, the Spanish way of saying The Flower. The ten contestants are all under 30 years of age, and range in occupation from student, to pest control, nightclub promotion, real estate, paddleboard, teacher, and more. The youngsters may not have as much life experience, but they certainly have the intelligence, and of course physical fitness to really bring the drama to satellite TV when put against those getting along in years. The 'elder tribesmen,' or the Espada Tribe, (meaning Sword Tribe in Spanish) is made up of contestants 40 years of age and older. With at the very least 10 years on their young adversaries, professions amongst the Espada Tribe range from medical doctor, to dog trainer, fire captain, goat rancher, swim coach, sports broadcaster, real estate executive, technology executive, homemaker, fisherman, and oh yes, of course, former NFL coach.
The show 'Survivor,' has been on air since May of 2000, and has only grown in popularity from its original wide viewing audience. Combining the genre of a reality show, a concept borrowed from MTV's 'The Real World,' and mixing it with the excitement and anticipation of a game show, producers created a whole new brand of satellite TV entertainment with 'Survivor,' although the concept was largely borrowed from Swedish television series 'Expedition Robinson.' Host Jeff Probst has also enjoyed a big boost to stardom by the program, and producer Mark Burnett has enjoyed must positive response. Watching the contestants vie for what little food, entertainment, and prizes is great fun for all involved, and widely considered to be one of the best forms of reality entertainment on all of satellite TV! Whether interested in the human drama, the contests, the exotic locales that really pop in high definition, or all of the above, 'Survivor' might just be a great program for you to get into if you're not already watching. Tune in this season to see who wins out, the young or the old, while vying for the title of the one and only 'Survivor' in Nicaragua!
In the first group are the 'youngsters,' who will appropriately be named tribe La Flor, the Spanish way of saying The Flower. The ten contestants are all under 30 years of age, and range in occupation from student, to pest control, nightclub promotion, real estate, paddleboard, teacher, and more. The youngsters may not have as much life experience, but they certainly have the intelligence, and of course physical fitness to really bring the drama to satellite TV when put against those getting along in years. The 'elder tribesmen,' or the Espada Tribe, (meaning Sword Tribe in Spanish) is made up of contestants 40 years of age and older. With at the very least 10 years on their young adversaries, professions amongst the Espada Tribe range from medical doctor, to dog trainer, fire captain, goat rancher, swim coach, sports broadcaster, real estate executive, technology executive, homemaker, fisherman, and oh yes, of course, former NFL coach.
The show 'Survivor,' has been on air since May of 2000, and has only grown in popularity from its original wide viewing audience. Combining the genre of a reality show, a concept borrowed from MTV's 'The Real World,' and mixing it with the excitement and anticipation of a game show, producers created a whole new brand of satellite TV entertainment with 'Survivor,' although the concept was largely borrowed from Swedish television series 'Expedition Robinson.' Host Jeff Probst has also enjoyed a big boost to stardom by the program, and producer Mark Burnett has enjoyed must positive response. Watching the contestants vie for what little food, entertainment, and prizes is great fun for all involved, and widely considered to be one of the best forms of reality entertainment on all of satellite TV! Whether interested in the human drama, the contests, the exotic locales that really pop in high definition, or all of the above, 'Survivor' might just be a great program for you to get into if you're not already watching. Tune in this season to see who wins out, the young or the old, while vying for the title of the one and only 'Survivor' in Nicaragua!
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