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Bravo Announces 17 Original Programs

April 2, 2013 by tamaratattles 29 Comments

bravooriginalBravo announced 17 “new” original programs today. Let’s just get straight to what they are and more importantly what I think about them. 🙂

Below Deck – Summer 2013 The upstairs and downstairs worlds collide when this young and single crew, known as “yachties,” live, love and work together onboard a privately owned extravagant yacht. Working and tending to the ever-changing needs of their demanding charter guests is not always smooth sailing.

This sounds good to me. Young hot people scantily dressed around the water. Boats. I like boats. And cranky old rich people to add some drama. Drama above and sex below deck. I’m in.

City Sisters – Fall 2013 The series follows a group of single, up-and-coming movers and shakers in New York’s elite circles of real estate, fashion, and media. These ladies are aggressive in their pursuit of personal and career goals, but in this cutthroat world where egos are high and the drive to succeed is even higher, success can come at a steep cost.

So it’s Sex and the City meet RHONY. No reason to think any of these “up-and-coming movers and shakers” will be in any way a part of NYC’s “elite circles” anymore than Nene and Kim are part of Atlanta’s “elite circles.” No more housewifey crap. No more cut throat fighting. No thank you.

Courtney Loves Dallas Breakout star Courtney Kerr of Most Eligible Dallas navigates the lively Texas social scene with her group of sassy, dynamic friends.  She’s out to rope herself the perfect southern gentleman, while trying to make a name for herself in the fashion industry, but Courtney quickly finds that taking the bull by the horn isn’t as easy as it may sound.

Did we watch Most Eligible Dallas? No we did not. Do we even remember Courtney? Was she the drunk one? No thanks.

Divorce Diva (working title) When couples go from “I do” to “I don’t,” Vikki Ziegler is who they call to mediate, advise and divide their assets out of court. Why let a judge decide your fate when the Divorce Diva can cut through all the drama to determine who will get what?

The working title sucks. This idea has potential if we could manage to just let it be organic and not have the producers feeding the divorcing couple lines and spurring on the drama. But what are the chances of that happening? I give this one a maybe.

Eat, Drink, Love – Summer 2013 Single, successful, beautiful and connected to the restaurant and food industry in Los Angeles, these ladies take on the traditionally male-dominated industry in their own way as they juggle a world where business always mixes with pleasure.

This sounds like this has the potential to be too housewivey. Maybe if it is about all the sex drama in the restaurant industry. Maybe. But I am not holding my breath.

Extreme Guide to Parenting – Fall 2013 From spoiling and severe punishments to helicopter and new age methods, this is parenting at its most extreme.  Each episode gives a candid look at two different households with very unique styles of raising their children — and each family strongly believes their methods are superior.

Supernanny meets Wife Swap. Sounds dreadful.

Fashion Queens This topical, fashion-based talk show features two of Atlanta’s style elite, celebrity hairstylists Derek J and Miss Lawrence, and New York’s fashion maven and media socialite Bevy Smith.  The trendy opinionated trio will cover anything and everything related to the world of fashion and beauty, from haute couture to celebrity style to unusual outfits from around the globe, giving their unique perspective on the trends, hits and misses.

Please make this stop.

The Kandi Factory – Premieres Tuesday, April 9 Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum songwriter Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta helps 16 aspiring artists jumpstart their dreams of stardom.  Burruss gives two protĂ©gĂ©s with no industry experience the opportunity of a lifetime — a shot at an original song release and music video produced by The Kandi Factory.

I have the screener on this. I will take a look and let you know. Now that we know that Kandi takes the prize back it seems there is no point to winning.

Newlyweds: The First Year  Premieres Monday, May 6 From the moment they say “I do” to their one-year anniversary, for the first time ever we see up close, the first year of marriage in “Newlyweds: The First Year.”  This groundbreaking series follows four diverse couples coast-to-coast experiencing the daily trials and tribulations of their first 365 days of marriage captured by Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated documentarian Lauren Lazin.

This one is a winner. It’s an actual documentary by a noted documentarian. I am all in.

Property Envy – Summer 2013 The world’s most exclusive, expensive houses are throwing open their doors to a panel of passionate property experts in this new panel talk show that explores the world of luxury real estate, cutting-edge home technology and trendsetting dĂ©cor.  Every week, our property and design-obsessed host and esteemed panelists will present the homes that give them “Property Envy.”

I like looking at houses. (Shut up!) It depends on the annoyance level of the panel. Put this one in the maybe column.

Southern Charm The notoriously closed society of Charleston, South Carolina unlocks the gates of their centuries-old plantation homes for a real-life look at how modern-day Southern aristocracy lives. Get charmed by the social scene which is bound by tradition and ostentation unlike any other culture in America, through a group of the city’s most charismatic gentlemen and their Southern belle equals.

Charleston, SC is my favorite city in the US. Please, Please don’t screw this up, Bravo. EDIT: THEY SCREWED IT UP!

Taking Atlanta (working title) – Summer 2013 Atlanta just got even hotter as this group of ambitious young go-getters on the cusp of realizing their dreams work hard, but play even harder.  They are shaking up the city’s fashion, music, hospitality and real estate scenes.

No. Just stop. I predict more black folks behaving badly and talking like fools. Please stop making my town look ridiculous.

Thicker Than Water: The Tankards – Fall 2013 This docu-series follows former professional basketball player turned popular gospel singer/recording artist and minister Ben Tankard, his blended family and their journey in expanding the family fortune.  From music-producing to NBA life coaching and motivational speaking, this business-oriented family strives to keep on top of their game, but finds their true passion lies in ministry.

Preachers with a love of money? What could possibly be wrong with this show? Please don’t let him be from Atlanta. I’ll pass.

Two Fit Girls It’s crunch time for best friends and business partners Katrina and Karena, the fearless duo behind Toneitup.com. While some entrepreneurs have a business plan, these girls use their “street smarts, not book smarts” to push themselves and their brand to wild extremes.

I see two skinny blonde airheads flouncing around in workout attire. Next!

Ladies of London (working title) Set in the glittering, class-conscious city of London, this new series follows a group of elite British socialites and American expats enjoying the upper crust of the high society world. And while these Brits and Americans all live in the same city, have been married to rock stars, dated royalty, are darlings of the paparazzi and enjoy wealth beyond belief, they are still culturally, worlds apart.

If I had more faith in Bravo, this would be a definite Yes! But based on past results, it’s a maybe. Will watch and see how it goes.

Princesses: Long Island – Premieres Sunday, June 2 Meet members of the “boomerang generation” – six young women from Great Neck, Long Island who return to their pampered lifestyles in the comfort of their parents’ estates and at the expense of their fathers’ bank accounts.  This new docu-series offers a window into their unique family dynamics and personal lives filled with labels, luxury, and love trials.

Spoiled girls with annoying accents pretending to be richer than they actually are for Bravo cameras. No thank you.

100 Days of Summer This young, successful Chicago “it” crowd are working the boardrooms and the bedrooms, eager to make a name for themselves, find love and succeed at any price.  With a social circle made up of best friends, former lovers, and current lusts, things are bound to get interesting.

A bunch of 20 somethings in Chicago pretending to have access to “the boardrooms” (of what?)  yet they haven’t made a name for themselves? Interesting is not the word I would use. Contrived maybe. Might watch first episode if nothing else is on.

Which of these shows stands out to y’all as particularly interesting or awful?

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  1. Opal Black says

    April 2, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    I’ve had enough spoiled Bravo brats. They’re not entertaining – they’re obnoxious.
    Charleston sounds interesting. Very, very tired of Atlanta.

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    • cherrylipgloss says

      April 2, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      haha…we are thinking alike opal

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    • Susan says

      April 2, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      Hi Opal I agree with you Charleston sounds good if Bravo doesn’t muck it up. In fact Charleston is just down the road from me. I think Bravo is getting desperate for show contents, and what they are comming up with smell a bit of road kill.

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    • Buck Henry says

      April 2, 2013 at 7:28 pm

      Below Deck will be great, because everyone knows that during this series the women or men are trying to get into the bed of one of the super rich who own the yacht, pure and simple. I would love to find out how Kourtney managed to get a show, she must have you know what with somebody on Bravo, thats it. And Newlyweds the first year will be a breakout win, because I can truly see that one working.

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  2. cherrylipgloss says

    April 2, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I’m not down with debauchery so most of these are a “no” for me, but like you, Tamra, my favorite city is Charleston. If I see them mucking it up though, I’ll be out!

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  3. Michael (@Mike0243) says

    April 2, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    I like Tamara’s comment about ‘Taking Atlanta’ but she seems to forget, they always have at least one white woman on the show to even things out just like on RHOA and ‘Married to Medicine’. With Kim leaving RHOA they have to find a replacement, I’ll bet it’ll be a white chick.

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  4. Ms1dimple says

    April 2, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    None of them really, I did see fashion queens with Derek J, Miss Lawrence and Bevy. Loved Bev and Derek. Miss Lawrence was doing to much and wayy over the top throwing shade.. Sound’s like a sad summer for Bravo.. Good luck!

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    • sammiejane says

      April 2, 2013 at 3:32 pm

      I absolutely agree! I have watched the 2 or 3 episodes that have already aired. Miss Lawrence spends the half hour throwing shade usually focused on Phaedra Parks. Pity, I love Derek J and Miss Lawrence but Miss Lawrence obviously has a personal vendetta and I am not interested!!! The shows listed truly do not spark any interest to me. 🙁 But will try all once before I most likely change the channel!

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  5. Monihew says

    April 2, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I just need someone to cancel Fashion Queens. Bravo is so much better than that.

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    • Susan says

      April 2, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      Bravo can’t think of much more than that!!!

      Reply
  6. Sally says

    April 2, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Sounds like the same old shit — narcissists and gossipy, backstabbing drama in glittery, shiny backdrops. Bravo and their never-ending shit stew needs to die already.

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    • Susan says

      April 2, 2013 at 3:45 pm

      You are spot on Sally !!!!!!!!!

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  7. RealitySux says

    April 2, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I never understand why Atlanta has to have “one white woman” … but no other show “has to have” one black woman.

    That said, except for Kandi’s show – I disagree that these kids don’t’ get a prize – I doubt I will watch any of the new ones.

    I think the “prize” is a chance on tv, a single, a single on ITUNES …what more do they want? I don’t think they should have the song “indefinitely”. I think they should take advantage of the chance to promote themselves…and keep it moving.

    …but that’s just me.

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    • Lil Tex says

      April 3, 2013 at 4:22 am

      The winner of the Kandi Factory special that came on last year claims that she took the song off iTunes, I don’t see how it hurt her to leave the song up there for spoke to buy..

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  8. Bb says

    April 2, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    I’ll probably watch Newlyweds: First year, and Southern Charm. I really don’t know much about the South, although I hope it doesn’t end up pi$$ing off true Southerners with a bunch of stereotypes.

    Not sure about 100 Days of Summer, but I LOVED the movie (500) Days of Summer!

    Did anyone watch the pilot for The Kandi Factory awhile back (over a year ago, I think)? I thought it was dreadful. Couldn’t even get through it. And I really like Kandi.

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  9. teecee66 says

    April 2, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I don’t know if I’ll check into any of these. I’m loving TLC lately. Myrtle Manor people !!!

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    • sammiejane says

      April 2, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      LM~effin~AO… Gotta love the “Wiener Girls”!

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  10. KWM says

    April 2, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    I will watch Below Decks, just to see how comical it is. I work in the boating industry (no one called anyone yachties and we do not call it the yachting industry). I can only imagine how they will play up every stereo type.

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  11. Patricia says

    April 2, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    What happened to Chef Roble? That was a good show! Good supporting characters as well.

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    • RealitySux says

      April 2, 2013 at 5:52 pm

      Oh yeah!!! I forgot about his show – I liked it

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  12. Erik says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    A lot of these shows seem like copy + pastes of pre‐existing shows to me. (Princess: Long Island = Shahs of Sunset, 100 Days of Summer = Startups: Silicon Valley, The Kandi Factory = any musical competition show, Eat, Drink, Love = Vanderpump Rules. Not to mention the others Tamara already pointed out.) Below Deck, Divorce Diva, Property Envy, and Ladies of London might be good. Newlyweds and Southern Charm stand out to me as having the most potential, though. The rest range from no to hell no. I make a point of changing the channel when Fashion Queens starts up. I really hope that series remains ‘limited.’

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  13. teecee66 says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    I want Jonathan Anton and Blow Out back!!! To this day, my husband and I will look in the rear view, fluff hair and say “My hair has never been this BANGIN’!!”

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  14. Karma Grant says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Below Deck has. Been done before.. I can’t remember what title was used on the original (on a different network). It was lame then and I can’t imagine a second attempt being any better.

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  15. Lauren (@iamlaurenp) says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Fashion Queens is just a longer version of “Men On…” skits from In Living Color with a woman thrown in the middle. Yeah, make this stop – now.

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  16. DJ says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    I watched Fashion Queens Sunday night, and Bevy Smith kept pronouncing the word “legendary” as “legiondary”. She said it about six times. She and Porsha must have gone to the same school.

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  17. Gigi says

    April 4, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    IMO I’m only feelin two of the shows so far one by title and description “Southern Charm” and one because I’ve seen previews of it “Newlyweds” My parents are from Charleston love the culture, the language and the folks there BRAVO had better do this show justice. Newlyweds these have got to be some brave folks to allow cameras in their lives at such a vulnerable stage of marriage. Fashion Queens could be ok. Love Derek J. – can stomach Ms. Lawrence without all the shade, but I CAN DO WITHOUT the Black Barbara WaWa (Bevy Smith).

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    • tamaratattles says

      April 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm

      http://s17948.p858.sites.pressdns.com/2013/04/04/bravos-new-show-southern-charm-is-quite-lacking-in-charm/

      On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Tamara Tattles

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      • Gigi says

        April 4, 2013 at 6:12 pm

        Thanks TT. Just hoping that Bravo does not muck up Charleston, if they do I’m gonna be looking at them differently. It has been voted the Friendliest City in America. Also, I love your site. Keep up the good work.

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        • tamaratattles says

          April 4, 2013 at 6:29 pm

          http://s17948.p858.sites.pressdns.com/2013/04/04/bravos-new-show-southern-charm-is-quite-lacking-in-charm/

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