I’m incredibly excited about something I never really thought I would be excited about.
I watch quite a few shows–or parts of shows–that involve live studio audiences. The various late-night talk shows, the season finales of competitions like Top Chef and American Ninja Warrior, some sitcoms, the Super Bowl, etc.
Only a handful of times have I been watching one of those shows and though, “I wish I were there.” I think this stems from my desire to watch things from the comfort of my home, at my own pace, with a fully edited experience and without crowds. I like it that way.
But then a friend revealed that his brother helps to execute the season finale of Survivor.
I love Survivor. It’s 37th season just began, and I’m just as enamored by it–if not even more so–as I was in 1999 for the first season.
At the end of each season, there is a 3-hour episode that about 400 people get to experience live with the host and the contestants. The first 2 hours are mostly filmed footage from the contestants’ last few days on the island. After that, it transitions into a reunion show where the winner is revealed and Jeff Probst talks to the contestants about their experience.
It’s peak entertainment for a Survivor fan like me. And this season, I WILL BE AT THE FINALE.
That’s right. My friend was able to get me 2 tickets to the finale (I’m going with an old high school friend, another huge Survivor fan). I’ll be traveling to Los Angeles in mid-December.
If you haven’t watched Survivor, maybe now is the time to give it a try. Maybe you’ll even catch a glimpse of me on camera at the finale!
Is there any TV show or season finale that you’d like to watch live?
That’s awesome Jamey! I’m not one to normally want to be in the audience of a TV show, but a Survivor finale would probably be a lot of fun! I’ll be keeping an eye out for you when the finale airs! I’m jealous! (In a good way!)
PS: This season looks very interesting. I think I enjoyed the first episode of this season more than the last couple of seasons’ first episodes. Although I did find Jeff Probst’s on-the-boat introduction a bit heavy-handed, although I acknowledge that it might have been necessary to set up the season for viewers of different educational and cultural backgrounds.
I love Survivor, I’m so glad it’s back on!
I’m glad you’re enjoying the season so far, Kyle! I see what you’re saying about the intro, though I kind of like that Jeff emphasized that everyone there is a hard worker–it’s just that they had different starting points. I hadn’t thought about that, so at least for me, it was helpful to hear. 🙂
OMG I am so excited for you! I will watch for you!!!!! Let us know where you will be sitting. I love Survivor so much, and use its information is power strategy in my personal life (only for good). How cool!!!!!!!!
Thanks Candy! I don’t know where my seats will be yet, but I’ll let you know. 🙂