For me the summer television season will always be about the wonderful world of Julie Chen and Big Brother. That being said, there are plenty of other options to enjoy. In particular I have to give thanks to the Oxygen network. And yes, I like those reruns of Mad About You and AbFab just as much as the next guy, but I wouldn't face public ridicule by admitting I regularly watch the network committed to bringing edgy and innovative entertainment to women for some simple syndicated programming.
No, I am talking about The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, the reality series that follows, you guessed it, Janice Dickinson as she tries to make a living running her own, ummm, modeling agency. I have resisted writing about it because I was afraid I wouldn't have enough time to give it the attention it deserves, but a few persistent readers have persuaded me that I need to make the sacrifice, and Umnata says he's here to help. The show has been going on for several weeks already, so let me take this chance to catch up. Luckily, Oxygen is saturating the airwaves with the show from now until Wednesday, so you'll have many chances to catch up as well.
For me the summer television season will always be about the wonderful world of Julie Chen and Big Brother. That being said, there are plenty of other options to enjoy. In particular I have to give thanks to the Oxygen network. And yes, I like those reruns of Mad About You and AbFab just as much as the next guy, but I wouldn't face public ridicule by admitting I regularly watch the network committed to bringing edgy and innovative entertainment for women for some syndicated programming.
No, I am talking about The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, the reality series that follows, you guessed it, Janice Dickinson as she tries to make a living running her own, ummm, modeling agency. I have resisted writing about it because I was afraid I wouldn't have enough time to give it the attention it deserves, but a few persistent readers have persuaded me that I need to make the sacrifice, and Umnata says he's here to help. The show has been going on for several weeks already, so let me take this chance to catch up. Luckily, Oxygen is saturating the airwaves with the show from now until Wednesday, so you'll have many chances to catch up as well.
First off, I have to say that I was not a huge fan of Janice Dickinson. GASP! I know, I know, being a huge fan of ANTM, how can I not love her? Well, I couldn't stand Janice because she was always more worried about letting you know amazing she was before anything else. She was Valentino's muse. I GET IT. Just because you were trendsetter in the industry doesn't give you cart blanche to act like a coked out whore. Janice may have been gorgeous once, but right now she's about one plastic surgery away from complete disaster, and we are supposed to act like we don't notice.
That being said, the ANTM judging panel has not been the same for and when you get right down to it, she was always about helping models get better. Some may question her motivational tactics, but her idea was that modeling was a difficult business, and if there was somebody who was going to have to teach them exactly how cutthroat it is, it might as well be her.
This is what it takes to get Janice's makeup ready in the morning
The reason I like the Janice Dickinson modeling agency is that I think it gets us the real Janice, and I have to say, I am starting to fall for her again. On the Surreal Life, she was a caricature of herself. On her own show, she is just as crazy, but it feels more authentic. It could be that I am just a sucker for good editing, but the show makes me think that I am looking at an actual human and not some edited representation of one. Janice says that the reason she wants to do this is to be able to provide for her children and so there are real consequences if she fails.
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Comments (3)
So TVgasm will cover the show from now on? YAY! Thanks. :)
Even though I love Janice, when I heard about the show before it aired, I thought it would be boring but it has proven me wrong! Sure, she's a crazy bitch but she is awesome. The show focuses just enough on the models and the right amount on her family life.
So far, my favorite models are TJ the nanny and Sorin. Sorin with that body... that ass! Let me calm down, hehe. Anyways, at first he only stuck in my mind because of his physique but after last week's episode when he was turned down for the 2(x)ist job in NYC, poor thing cried like a baby. He genuinely wants to do this! Can't wait to see more of him. :)
1 of 3 | Posted by stacyrocks
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Posted on July 3, 2006 9:26 AM
Im with you stacyrocks, I like Sorin too (he is hot hot hot) but I think 2xist made the right choice in the 3 male models they went with. Those guys did a great job. Janice is half riot half nuts! I hope the show continues to be interesting. This week the show is not airing (disappointing).
2 of 3 | Posted by couchpotato
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Posted on July 3, 2006 1:30 PM
I'm so glad you will be recapping this show - it just BEGS for the TVGasm touch.
That 2(X)ist event was slightly weird - it's a good thing Janice showed up because she really livened the event up for the client.
3 of 3 | Posted by TinkerbellAPixie
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Posted on July 3, 2006 1:55 PM