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Oh no: ABC is bringing back Circus of the Stars

by Bob Sassone, posted Jan 18th 2008 4:29PM

Circus of the StarsNBC has brought back American Gladiators to good ratings, and now ABC wants to bring back a show from TVs past. The network is bringing back Circus of the Stars, the specials that had TV stars walking highwires, training tigers, swinging on a trapeze, and juggling. And NBC isn't staying out of the celebrity circus game. In fact, they have a new show coming up that's actually titled Celebrity Circus.

Eh. This isn't the 80s celebrity competition show I want to see come back. How about one of the networks (or all, they can rotate) bringing back Battle of the Network Stars? That might be fun strike viewing. And no, I'm not talking about that lame, horrifying Battle of the Reality TV Stars from a few years back. I want to see Jon Stewart steering a kayak, Matthew Fox throwing a football, but mostly I want to see the blond chick from Chuck in a wet bathing suit.

As for Circus of the Stars, I think the only thing that might make me tune in is the possibility of seeing Dr. Phil eaten by a lion.

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sitruc

When I first began to read this post I thought about "Battle of the Network Stars" and how that would be a good way for Regis to go and then I got to the second paragraph and you also mentioned "Battle of the Network Stars." I then realized I had had a horrible thought.

January 19 2008 at 1:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jim

I think it would be very popular.

Just watch Studio 60 on DVD, Bob; the rest of us will be entertained.

January 19 2008 at 1:38 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jake

I have been waiting for ABC to bring back battle of the network stars -- or some celebrity sports type show -- does anyone remember the bruce jenner hosted show -- star games in the mid 80's? I wish they would bring back those shows -- running relays, swimming relays, etc.

January 19 2008 at 12:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
segsig

Back in the day these things really had the stars of network shows; now it will be d listers. Like Celebrity Apprentice, where half the cast is who??? Another show for some reality stars to try to stretch their time in spotlight.

January 18 2008 at 9:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Deb

Honestly, I loved Battle of the Network Stars. However, now there are so many networks that would need to get involved it would have to be a week long special. Some of the best shows aren't even on the big three anymore.

January 18 2008 at 9:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mike

this actually sounds like it could be a lot of fun

January 18 2008 at 8:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ac

Great reality stars doing circus tricks. Someone force the WGA and the networks to make a deal NOW! Put them at gunpoint if you have to I dont care just get some decent TV back!

January 18 2008 at 7:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Crow

To steal a line from Steve Martin; I'd love to see Battle of the Network Stars...if it was fought with machine guns.

January 18 2008 at 7:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LKelley998

There's nothing funny about someone being eaten by a lion.

Signed,
Roy and those high kids from the SF Zoo

January 18 2008 at 6:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bsgfan2003

Ooooh Battle of the Network Stars would be a hoot.
I'd watch that.

January 18 2008 at 5:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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