Is Roseanne really nuts?

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For those of you who didn’t know, Roseanne Barr is back on the tube on Lifetime in her new reality show Roseanne’s Nuts.  It chronicles her life on a once defunct macadamia nut farm with her boyfriend of 8 years.  I was excited to watch it because I did watch her show back in the day and of course seeing the Big Island is never a bad thing.  Last Wednesday the first two back to back episodes aired. I got to watch the first one uninterrupted and I enjoyed seeing how she dealt with life on the islands like encroaching wild pigs and non native tree species.  The second episode I had on in the background while on a phone call.  All I could hear was screaming and bleeping and I had to eventually turn it down.  I got the jist of it but I’ve gotta say if the 2nd episode is more accurate representation, I’ll be recording and fast forwarding where needed.  So the question would be, with flying off the handle the way she does and cursing out everyone from her boyfriend to her kid to the cameraman, one might be inclined to ask, ‘is Roseanne really nuts?’  Only one way to find out!

If you haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, you can check out the show’s page on Lifetime or tune in tonight.  Check local listings.

See Kathy Griffin at the MACC

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Comedian Kathy Griffin is bringing her unique brand of humor to the Valley Isle on April 10th.  Tickets for KATHY GRIFFIN LIVE are available to MACC MEMBERS ONLY Between 10:00am Saturday 2/12/11 through 10:00am Saturday 2/19/11. Tickets will be available to the General Public after 10am Saturday February 19, 2011.

If you will be on Maui at that time and would like to order tickets for her appearance, click here.

Tim Chapman back on Dog the Bounty Hunter?

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A&E has just released a new behind the scenes video of a photo shoot the team did and if you will notice, Tim is part of that team including what appears to be a new opening?  If you want to check it out, click here.

Captain Jack Sparrow coming to the islands

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captain-jack-sparrowThe Disney Corporation met with Governor Linda Lingle and she announced Monday that Captain Jack Sparrow and crew will be landing on Kauai and Oahu.  “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” is the 4th film in the Pirates series.  No doubt this could be a big draw for tourists and locals alike when filming begins this summer.  The movie is slated for release next year. 

If you’d like to read more about it and other movies that are filming in Hawaii, click here.

(We’re hoping this Pirates is better than the last one that fell a little flat for us)

Biggest Loser team coming to Oahu

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Kristin and Cathy otherwise known as the purple team on last season’s Biggest Loser tv show will be on Oahu September 24th – 27th for three fitness events.  You can sign up for one or all of them if you like.  The first event will be a presentation where they will describe their experiences losing weight.  The second is a hike to Manoa Falls.  The third is going to the gym (Crossfit Oahu) where they will put you through a similar day at the ranch workout.  Space is limited so sign up today!

To purchase tickets or learn more about these events, click here.

(Photo courtesy NBC.com)

Disney’s Lilo and Stitch Special Edition available today

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Lilo and Stitch has to be one of my favorite movies of all time. Not only because I’ve been to some of the places in the movie and it’s kinda cool to see them animated but Disney really did their research and captured many characteristics of island life. It’s not only entertaining for the kids but for adults as well. Today is the release date of their special “2 disc Big Wave edition.” Packed with a few deleted scenes as well as some extras the kids will appreciate, this is the perfect time to add this great movie to your video collection!

Replay of Food Network Luau Beach BBQ

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In case you missed it, Food Network is replaying the Food Network Challenge: Luau Beach BBQ at 7pmEST.  (Check local listings)

If you missed our Behind the Scenes look at this taping which I attended. click here to see what it was like!

Behind the scenes at Food Network Challenge: part 2

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img_0732.jpgWhen they near the end of the challenge they start doing some pick up lines which is when you hear them say things like “competitors you have 1 hour left” or “get your proteins out of the imu” well after the proteins have been taken out.  People began showing up in droves and sat in all of the chairs.  Wimps!  We were good and red and we’d only been there 2 hours at the time things peaked at their fever pitch.  As time winded down, all of the chefs were scrambling to make things look just right for the judges.  With about 3 minutes left, Bill Yosses decides to whip out a chainsaw to present his drink or some aspect of his dish in an ice sculpture and his blade broke so that shot that idea!  (They later had us “react” to his blade breaking as well as looking forward like we were watching the chefs when no one was up there at the time and clapping and getting audience shots.  Ooh we were so big time)  Regardless, everyone finished on time though technically they had an extra 20 seconds.  We started the countdown and one of the producers ran in front of the camera to grab something and we had to stop.  Then when they got situated, we began the 5 second countdown again.  Everyone cheered wildly and were encouraged to be boisterous and loud.  The chefs shook hands and hugged and were glad standing over boiling pots in 100+ degree heat was done.  Bev and Sam were at his kitchen resting when he motioned us up to his kitchen.  Ooh we felt so privileged going past the ropes!  LOL  He introduced us to Bev who was very nice and we all chit chatted.  Then Keegan saunters up to all of us for an interview for the crowd.  (See above pic)

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I’d like to solve the puzzle, yeah?

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Pat and Vanna are making their way back to the islands at the end of the summer and you could be a part of it!  Wheel of Fortune will be taping September 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island.  If you’d like information on tickets and taping, keep watching KHON2 and/or visit their website and look for the Wheel of Fortune logo.

If you’d like to be a contestant and you’re 18 or older, they are looking for “enthusiastic” islanders.  To find out more about how to spin the wheel, click here.

If you’re a husband and wife team and would like to play as a couple, click here.

I’d like to solve the puzzle, yeah?

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Pat and Vanna are bringing Wheel of Fortune back to the islands when they tape at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island at the end of summer.  Shows will be taped on September 12, 13, 15 and 16th and will air in November during sweeps on KHON2.

They are looking for “enthusiastic” islanders to appear so if you’re 18 or older and would like to be considered for a slot, click here for more info.  If you and your spouse are looking to play as a team, click here for more information.

For tickets and taping info stay tuned to KHON and/or visit their website and look for the Wheel of Fortune logo.

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