TV Times Three

Tagfest: TV

February means good TV. Three of my favorite reality shows have started up again: Survivor, American Idol and, beginning again on Sunday with an All-Star edition, The Amazing Race.

We're only a couple episodes into the new Survivor: Fiji and I don't have any clear favorites yet. Maybe Lisi. Her laugh cracks me up. I like the severe inequity of the haves and have-nots when it comes to resources. Can Ragu Ravu pull through with such limits? Did you see them sucking on leaves to get water? I can't imagine they will last very long. At least they have the resourceful and sneaky Yau-man.

Idol has passed through the most painful time for me (all the really bad singers) and should be getting good next week with the start of the studio show which showcases the last 12 guys and last 12 girls on consecutive nights. I definitely have a clear favorite in the guys group (Vote for Chris!) but I'm having trouble mustering any interest in the girls. Where is this season's Katherine McPhee?

The Amazing Race is one of the best shows ever. I'm hoping the all-star edition will be just as fun. The big name couple of Boston Rob and Amber are back as well as the evil Joe and Bill from the first season. Those two teams must be the most conniving ever seen on this show. I'm not sure how I feel about having one of the winning teams back. They've already won the million bucks. Shouldn't another team get a chance?