NEW YORK – July 20, 2015 – Two of Bravo Media’s favorite OG Housewives from Atlanta and New Jersey return as “Don’t Be Tardy…” season four premiers on Sunday, August 16th at 10p.m. ET/PT and the second season of “Manzo’d with Children” immediately follows at 10:30p.m. ET/PT. From high school graduations to wedding bells, both Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Caroline Manzo must learn to let go and let live as their children embark on the next chapter of their lives.
I love both of these shows and having them back to back at 10 pm solves so many of my issues regarding being able to keep up with 30 minute shows. I hate 30 minute shows, but having them back to back doesn’t fuck with my viewing time like one 30 minute show does. Finally, Bravo gets it right and solves the viewing problems I have with half hour shows. I still think they should both be an hour long.
This season on Don’t Be Tardy… :
Kim’s life continues to speed up as she juggles six kids, three new dogs and a possible move from Atlanta for Kroy’s football career.
THREE NEW DOGS? WTF? Though I keep thinking about getting Banjo a girlfriend.
This season is all about growing up as Kim and Kroy’s eldest daughter Brielle graduates from high school and begins to plan life outside of the nest, while Ariana continues amaze her parents with her work ethic, but also terrify them with her boy-crazy behavior. Always the matchmaker, Kim continues to help her friends with their love lives, from the family Chef, Tracey, to her confidant and stylist, Shun, she is determined to find their soulmates.
Kim’s matchmaking skills are on par with Patti Stanger, who we thankfully no longer have to watch as her show has been axed from Bravo. But Kim’s matchmaking attempts are always HEEEEELARIOUS. So, I’m excited. And it’s always great to see Shun.
As Brielle’s relationship with her boyfriend, Slade, gets more serious, Kim and Kroy want to get to know the potential “in-laws” better and bring the two families together for some fun in the sun. With family trips to Destin, Florida, Los Angeles and Kim’s hometown of Windsor Locks, Connecticut, this Biermann bonanza is chalk-full of hilarity and hijinks, so hold on to your wigs for a wild ride.
OMG Three trips? I can hardly contain my excitement.
This season on Manzo’d with Children:
It’s a season of change for this Garden State clan as each member takes a step towards independence, leaving Caroline to find out if she has succeeded in her beloved role as the Manzo Matriach. As Lauren prepares to wed fiancé Vito, Caroline and Al cope with the feeling of losing their only daughter and wonder if she is ready to face a new life without daddy’s credit cards. Chris decides to make his lifelong passion of becoming a children’s book author a reality and moves out of the house and back to Hoboken for some creative space.
Ha! Gotta love Chris for figuring out how to not fake live in the house during filming. And artist does need his space.
Albie is hoping to hit the “jackpot” with his latest entrepreneurial endeavor, exploring Colorado’s cannabis business.
I keep kicking myself for not finding an investment opportunity in the legal pot trade. Anyone with a brain and some cash should have gotten in early on this. I hope we see Colorado.
With the nuptials fast approaching, the Manzos also spend more time getting further acquainted with their soon-to-be in-laws, the Scalias; a family just as sharp-tongued, but even more traditional in their Italian ways than the Manzo’s. These two families go on a joint vacation to the Amalfi Coast just weeks before the big day, but their relationship may be more olive oil and water than spaghetti and meatballs. With everyone moving in different directions, the Manzo’s might not always see eye-to-eye, but they remain thick as thieves.
OMG! Bravo does love them some Caroline! An Amalfi Coast trip on Bravo’s dime? Yes please.
Then later in August Below Deck returns…
NEW YORK – July 21, 2015 – Bravo Media returns to the high seas as season three of “Below Deck” premieres on Tuesday, August 25 at 9p.m. ET/PT. The series follows a group of crewmembers living and working aboard “Eros,” a 161’ mega-yacht during the charter season in the Bahamas and kicks off with a half-hour preview special airing on Monday, August 10 at 10p.m. ET/PT.
WAIT WHAT? Weren’t we promised a Mediterranean season? Is that still happening? Why are we back in the Caribbean and the Bahamas no less? Can’t you practically walk there from Lauderdale during low tide? UGH.
Another summer brings another charter season full of champagne, caviar and tropic thunder. Captain Lee Rosbach, Kate Chastain (chief stew), Amy Johnson (second stew) and Eddie Lucas (bosun) return from last season,
Sigh, oh great, Kate again. Thrilled to see Amy and Lucas back.
along with new crew members Don Abenante (second engineer/deckhand), Connie Arias (deckhand), Raquel “Rocky” Dakota (third stew), Emile Kotze (deckhand) and Leon Walker (chef) to make life aboard a 11 million dollar private, luxury yacht, an unforgettable experience for their guests. The crew quickly learns they must check their egos at the dock in order to provide first-class service to their wealthy and uncompromising charter guests.
Um, noe. Not they do not. If history is any example they will be assholes who shit talk the guests behind their backs. After last season, I’m surprised they got anyone willing to pay. Which is probably why Claudia and Cynthia are guests for one outing. Bravo placeholders are called in when cruises can’t sellout. They better not trash team pretty and friends!
From elicit affairs, to crew member firings and technical failures on the yacht, the drama on the high seas becomes too much for some of them to handle. As tensions reach a boiling point between Kate and new chef Leon, Captain Lee calls on chef Ben Robinson for help.
Poor Leon, he never stood a chance. He was nothing more than a stand-in until Ben’s other job ended. Le Sigh.
So, yeah, yeah, yeah, I know you hate the Manzos.. and normal people, and Kim, but you will love Below Deck. This year they may one up themselves and actually hit a guest or murder one in their sleep!
I totally forgot: the best part about RHONY tonight was the ad for Below Deck. I’m so excited! I’m even glad Kate is back (she’s the perfect bitch).
p.s. I saw photos from Lauren Manzo’s wedding reception. She looked gorgeous & happy. So sweet!
I love Below Deck, too. And I loved Kate and her resting bitch face.
I still need to watch season one though. Haven’t seen it yet.
Season One was the good one, back before they all decided they were more important than the PAYING guest. These folks actually PAID tens of thousands in some cases to be humiliated on TV in season two. It REALLY annoyed me.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 1:07 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Has anyone found season 1 anywhere? I’d love to catch it
I am thrilled that Below Deck is coming back too ! I like Don’t Be Tardy and I can stomach the Manzo’s—(not my faves), but I’m still glad to see these three shows returning !
Well I’m really not a below deck fan. Just didn’t get into the show. But I love Manzo’d and Don’t be Tardy!!! Can’t wait 🙂
Lauren looked gorgeous at her wedding. Can’t wait to see that. And a lot of the pics from the wedding on Instagram were hash tagged #happywifeDelilife. Love it!
Spoiler:Kroy was re-signed with the Falcons.
THe Amalfi Coast is one of if not THE most beautiful places in the world. I hope they treat it well.
Amalfi coast is my favourite place! It’s beautiful, but scary if you takes buses along their roads between towns.
The Amalfi Coast sounds like a great name for a band.
Buses? I can’t imagine.
I really hated the bus ride (twisty turns on sharp cliffs) but it was totally worth it. Gorgeous. >
ruiner.
🙂 <<<<< Somehow the smiley face feels necessary atm.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 9:17 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I know but what a dumb thing to try to make suspenseful. It’s so easy to check. And the season will actually be played when this how is on.
Yeah, but most of her audience doesn’t keep up with professional football. At least I wouldn’t think so.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 3:53 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Of all Bravolebrities, I trust the Mazos with the Amalfi coast the most. >
Me too! Can you imagine Juicy Joe, Teresa and their kids touring the Amalfi coast?? I think Italy is still recovering from the RHONJ visit, especially the Guidices..
I happen to be one of those that looooooove the Manzos. I do have to say that Lauren would get on my last nerve, but the rest of the clan I adore. Same with Kim. DBT is a really refreshing show and I can’t wait to see those babies. I know they have grown a lot. As for Below Deck, never did get into it but will try again. If for no other reason but to see Claudia and Cynthia in a setting other than RHOA.
Well it is so good to know that Chris Manzo can now join the ranks of other Bravolebrities able to fulfill their lifelong passion. The fact that Reality TV gives these folks that chance in life warms my heart. That and that Chef Ben will be back on Below Deck have gotten me over the hump on this humpday.
~ I got into Below Deck but then out of it. This one looks good.
I know, right Ms Flack! I stupidly watched it and now I am all excited about Below Deck again. Fool me twice?
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I have a source for Below Deck, they said it is an absolute shit show this year. I’ll try to get more info. 🙂
What do you mean by “shit show”? Good or bad?
I like Below Deck, especially Ben.
You have my email, right Alexa? Tamara Tattles (all one word) on the GEE mail.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 10:04 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Shouldn’t Brielle be thinking about college instead of marriage. Nobody should ever get married at her age, not even if their pregnant.
I don’t care about the Manzo’s but wish them luck.
Does that mean the X marine with the huge dick won’t be back this season. I Kinda liked him. 😉
I don’t like 30 minute shows on Bravo either.
What Ex Marine with the big dick? And I think the whole Brielle inlaws thing is just storyline. All girls that age think their relationship is going to last through college. I don’t know where the boy is going but I think Brielle wants to stay local and go to KSU (which is a very good school, actually). Once she gets there… well more than one girl has gone through a sluttly stage. It’s like dropping a starving person into Golden Corral. The choices all SEEM to good to pass up and so very available. Don’t ask me how I know this.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 10:10 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Kelly Johnson’s pictures were supposedly leaked but he probably put it up on the internet himself. Grrrr
Oh him. Yeah, I think he put them out there himself. I was not a fan, even with the impressive dick.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 3:51 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I never saw the photos but I know he WAS a real dick. >
Too perfect, Lady Cocotte! I love your comments! I,too, missed the photos of his manhood! I don’t think I will Google it!
Hahaha. . .ah, the memories. . . .
Kelly was the WORST.
Kelley from Below Deck. I knew about the Marine part & just assumed about the dick part. >
I won’t miss Kelly this season. I liked him…for about one episode.
I am so glad Kim and Kroy, I love all the babies all six but you can throw The Manzoed, and below deck in the Sea.
Jesus fuck. Did you even attend school?
I hope we can get better shoes on Bravo and I don’t mean charity-welfare for the Gudices,
How is it that you and @Wauline Snowden have the same photo in your user profile?
Because they are the same person. And I thought they were window lickers…
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 11:10 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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How dumb is posting twice, one right after the other, under different user names. I can imagine that person’s face when they saw my post calling the out and they realized what they had done. I bet it was priceless.
I don’t think it is really a case of trying to be two people. I think it is just someone who doesn’t know what they are doing. I mean we have people on here who can’t Google. I try to take into account intellectual capacity when I am not PMSing. Also, I just today figure out how I can pull my own Instagram pictures so it’s not a good day for me to be overly judgmental about people’s techno abilities. #GlassesHousesAndAll
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 4:06 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Sequoia, I’m struggling with a new phone, still can’t find my mail and the auto thingy is in control. I am dumber than a phone. There is a home button somewhere.
I’m excited for all three shows. My husband is often forced to watch Bravo if I don’t get to watch them before he gets home. (Constant battle in our house during summer vacation, Bravo, Cartoon network, or Disney Jr.) He actually yelled “YES!”, when the ad for Don’t be Tardy aired during RHONY. Apparently, he secretly loves watching it.
YeeHaw! I like all three of these shows. Thanks for the sweet tea, Tamara!
So excited about Below Deck coming back
Beep beep beep back the f up! When did I miss patty getting axed???? Best news of the day! Love Kim and manzos so happy!!!! Why do people dislike them? Caroline is psychic or very observant, she called every cast member out correctly and is more like most of us then any other housewife ever!
Don’t even try Lisa M. Caroline is like pearls before swine here. You can lead a pig to water….or something.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 12:59 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I love Caroline–she’s the real deal.
@Lisa m — I so agree, Patti Stanger getting the ax is making me so happy right now. I can’t stand her. I hope they will eliminate the endless re-runs as well.
I like Below Deck & you can’t look away from Tardy and Kim in her bathrobe with her red Solo cup and her Gucci dinnerware set out on the dining room table, but those Manzo’s I could do without. It’s so tiring watching ner-do- well adults being mothered like they are infants. I’ll probably watch anyway. It’s better than Married to Medicine or those fucking Divas.
I am not feeling any of the shows. Sigh I guess I am watching Cartoon Network.
Love Kim can’t stand any Manzos!!!
I have never watched Kim’s show, but if you like it I will give it a try.
Manic, I don’t have kids and never had a strong desire, but if there is one thing Kim Biermann does well, it is make babies so gorgeous even my shriveled old ovaries sort of tingle.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 2:48 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I’m still on the fence about Caroline ~ but she certainly, accurately called some people (who need it) out.
I’ll definitely be watching Below Deck, and maybe Don’t Be Tardy just to get a good look at Kim’s plastic surgery.
oh TT don’t fret over “missing out” on the cannabis investments! Let me be brief: MSNBC put the wrong chart up for the company I was looking at so I thought score, let me buy some of that, right? Next day they admitted their mistake and I’m out 5k. The only people I know who made money were those doing options trading which is way above my education level. Never again for this unlucky chick!
Holy Crap Beets! I really need to pull my little money out of my online trading venture before I lose anymore. Turns out I’m not that smart either. 🙁
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 5:12 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Chris decides to make his lifelong passion of becoming a children’s book author a reality
//record scratch// WHAT?? Chris’s only “passion” – that I’m aware of – was for strip clubs and to open a strip club/car wash. I don’t recall anything about children’s books. (And I’ve seen every episode of RHoNJ and Manzo’d – ugh, I can’t believe I just admitted that!) It seems so…uncharacteristic. Well, we all change and grow; if that’s what he wants to do, more power to him. It’s just a bit surprising.
I don’t “loooove” the Manzos, but I like them well enough and I’m sure I’ll be watching.
My distaste for Kim Z. (or Kim Z.-B., whatever) has been well described on this blog already. It’s safe to say I won’t be watching.
I was never able to get into Below Deck. It just seemed to be kind of the same thing over and over? As someone who has spent my career in luxury hotels, I thought it would pull me in (it’s not exactly the same thing, but very similar) but it didn’t. I might try again this time though…especially if the guy who posted those nude selfies is back. Does anyone know if he is?
Oh, and sorry, but I just have to mention the appallingly bad spelling and punctuation in the press release. (And the errors were in the press release, they weren’t TT’s errors) One of the world’s leading media companies puts this out? Amazing. I can only assume it was written by an unpaid intern – and they certainly got what they paid for! I mean “Manzo’s” (neither possessive nor a contraction), “bosun”, “elicit affairs”? Jesus H. Christ. This is NBCU!
I’m not buying the children’s book thing ever. That is something I should be doing. Celebrities and non reading experts suck at writing children’s books. You have to know the words to use and make them simple to read in order to have a best seller. Go Dog Go is one of the best and most popular kids books ever. Because it uses all of like ten Dolch words and kids can quickly learn to “read” memorize it making it their favorite book. Plus the pictures are awesome.
As for your spelling policing. Bosun is correct, the Manzo contraction is bizarre, and I would have likely made the elicit error as well. I get homophones (at least in my dialect) confused A LOT. It’s an old age thing. Maybe a perimenopausal women wrote the PR. If so she is probably telling you to fuck off is she is reading this. 🙂
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 5:24 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Meh. I’ll bet the writer was someone’s niece/nephew who struggled to pass 7th grade English. Recently. So, nowhere near any stage of menopause!
They can tell me to fuck off…and I will, happily. (I’m due for a good fucking.) It won’t change the fact that the word is “boatswain” though. 😉 <3
NOT IN THIS CENTURY. SHUT THE FUCK UP WITH THE GRAMMAR POLICE. NO ONE CARES BUT YOU, ERIC. IF YOU CAN”T GET OVER IT THEN TURN OFF THE GODDAMN INTERNET, I AM SICK AND FUCKING TIRED OF YOUR GRAMMAR RANTS. THERE ARE PEOPLE HERE WHO DON’T KNOW HOW FUCKING GOOGLE WORKS. GOOGLE!
DESPITE MY BEST EFFORTS THERE ARE ABJECT MORONS HERE.
SETTLE THE FUCK DOWN.
I DO NOT NEED TO READ YOU SCHOOLING MORONS OR BRAVO PRESS WRITERS ON GRAMMAR. ONLY YOU CARE!
Now come here an snuggle with me. Your intellect turns me on.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 10:45 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Eric, yes I often see the same on Yahoo news stories. My problem is I also struggle with grammar.
I can’t remember the placement of the period before or after italics at the end of a sentence.
I reread what I write and cringe at the word usage.
Then there is auto-correct, what fun.
I AM SOFA KING SICK OF THE GRAMMAR POLICE!
I HAVE TO READ ALL THE COMMENTS AND ERIC IS NOT ENDEARING HIMSELF TO ME AT TWO FUCKING AM. WHEN I HAVE TO READ ABOUT WHERE PUNCTUATION GOES!
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 10:25 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Off topic, sort of, but any idea what Melissa Gorga Is filming in her home?
It’s NOT RHONJ. Either Manzo’d stuff or possibly the Juicy Joe show stuff. Talking heads most likely. And if the boy is really involved it’s most likely Manzo’d.
On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 6:18 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I was wondering if they’d be in the Juicy special.
I like Kim and her family. The Manzo’s are okay too.
I like the Caribbean scenery on Below Deck. Could Bravo put a group of Housewives on a cruise?
They do! Sort of the bravo trailer has Claudia Jordan boarding for a cruise
Do you think the guests actually have to pay? I wondered if they maybe just “got the tip” and Bravo or the owners “comped” the rest. Just a guess…
I like all three shows, so I’m happy! Glad to hear Ben will be back!
Why? They are all Boring!!!!!!
From the Below Deck ads, it looks like the guests Kate called “Snooki & her friends” last season are back. You know, the ones they tore apart & laughed at their crotchless panties, etc. I hope it’s true. I’d love to see Kate have to deal with the consequences of her foul mouth…
I wonder if they got a free trip after the show aired BECAUSE of the staff comments.
If that’s the case, I predict they will be an assholish bunch. Who could blame them? Except some of the worst perpetrators won’t be there to experience the payback.
After all the pissing and moaning the clients did after the last season in my inbox, I can’t believe any of them would go back.
On Sun, Aug 2, 2015 at 8:37 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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