For the past few years, reality television shows have flourished on cable networks. VH1 in particular has had some over-the-top shows, like Flavor of Love"" and ""Celebrity Fit Club."" This summer, however, VH1 will be even more ridiculous, with a new show featuring Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Terrell Owens.
No, I'm not joking. The big T.O. will be starring in his own reality television show, ""The Terrell Owens Project,"" which will follow him through his offseason adventures. According to ESPN.com, Owens' best friends and publicists Monique Jackson and Kita Williams will serve as ""matchmakers and therapists"" for him as he tries to re-examine his life off the football field.
Is it surprising that a reality TV show revolving around the life of Owens is happening? Not one bit. This touchdown dancing machine loves to show off in front of the camera, so giving the man his own television show actually doesn't seem so unbelievable.
Perhaps this is how the series will play out:
Episode one: Pilot - Meeting T.O. and his entourage.
Episode two: Get Ur Game Face On - T.O. and the boys look to score big when they hit downtown.
Episode three: Vacation Is Over - T.O. starts to get back into football shape but realizes his personal life is a complete mess.
Episode four: Dry Your Eyes - T.O. explains why it is OK to cry on national television and open up that emotional door.
Episode five: T.O. Tells All - T.O. does a sit down interview with his friends, Jackson and Williams.
Episode six: The Challenge - T.O. realizes he must face his fears to overcome them, both on the football field and at home.
Episode seven: The Challenge Continued - T.O. eventually overcomes his fear and finds himself at peace with the rest of the world.
Episode eight: Are You Ready for Some T.O.? - The Dallas Cowboys training camp starts up, and T.O. feels like a new man.
Episode nine: Blooper Reel - A compilation of T.O.'s touchdown celebrations and when he breaks out into random dances on the set, in his living room and even when finding produce on sale in his local grocery store.Now this sounds like one heck of a show.
But who in the world would watch it? One can only imagine Dallas Cowboys fans sitting in front of their television sets during the offseason, admiring Owens in all of his glory. Yet, I am wondering if a show all about T.O. would be as big of a hit as one following the offseason life of Dallas quarterback Tony Romo and his girlfriend, singer/actress Jessica Simpson. No, you're right. Both shows would be pretty ridiculous.
T.O. is probably one of the most outspoken and controversial professional athletes of our time, so I am a little more than curious about being trapped in the passenger seat of his personal life.
I really don't see myself coming back for more, but maybe I should give him one episode to prove we have something in common other than our love for sports. Who knows, maybe ""The Terrell Owens Project"" will change my life. This is very unlikely, but since ""The Bachelor"" has become a part of my weekly schedule, T.O. must stand a chance.
Is a reality show about Terrell Owens really worth Crystal's time? Send your suggestions to her at crowns@wisc.edu.
