The Surreal Life (2003)
The Surreal Life is a reality television series that sets a select group of past-their-prime celebrities and records them as they live together in Glen Campbell's former mansion in the Hollywood Hills for two weeks. The format of the show resembles that of The Real World and Road Rules, in that the cameras not only record the castmates' participation in group activities assigned to them, but also their interpersonal relationships and conflicts. The series is also likened to The Challenge in that previously known individuals from separate origins of entertainment are brought together into one cast. The show's first two seasons aired on The WB, and subsequent seasons have been shown on VH1.
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2x01 New Roommates
12 January, 2004 5:00 am
A one-hour reality series from the producers of ""Road Rules"" and the upcoming Next Action Star. Intriguing and notorious celebrities including Tammy Faye Messner, Ron Jeremy, Erik Estrada, Rob Van Winkle (a.k.a Vanilla Ice), Trishelle Canatella and Traci Bingham once again find themselves in the spotlight as they work the nightshift at a famous restaurant on the Sunset Strip, take a trip to a nudist colony, go crazy at a porn pool party and tell all to Sally Jesse Raphael.
2x02 Mel's Diner
19 January, 2004 5:00 am
Housemates report to work at Mel's Drive-In, where manager Gary Coleman loses control of his staff and suffers a meltdown. When, Todd Bridges, former 'Diff'rent Strokes' star shows up, Gary is humilated and upset that the gang can't pull together, so Gary leaves. Todd Bridges then takes over as manager for the night. Also, the gang decides to sell cookies to their new neighbors.
2x03 A Psychic, A Drunk, and a Hairy Monster
26 January, 2004 5:00 am
A psychic arrives at the house and evokes a wave of emotions among the housemates. Trishelle parties too hard and makes an unsuccessful pass at Vanilla Ice. The Surreal Times reveals that Ron Jeremy has been chosen to direct the gang in a play for local school kids.
2x04 Book Signing & Pool Party
09 February, 2004 5:00 am
Erik, Rob, Trishelle and Traci see another side of Tammy when her gay following shows up for a book-signing for her autobiography, I Will Survive...And You Will Too. Meanwhile, Rob stays back at the mansion and prepares for a very surreal pool party, where Trishelle makes another unsuccessful pass at Rob and a successful pass at houseguest Andy Dick. Music legend Rick James makes a surprise visit to Rob. Directed by Ross Beritenbach, Omid Kahangi and Fernando Mills.
2x05 Nude Resort
16 February, 2004 5:00 am
Vince Neil invites the housemates to join him at a Palm Springs resort. Everyone perks up when they find out that they have arrived at a nudist resort - everyone except for Tammy Faye, who bursts into tears and refuses to stay. The housemates take part in a nude volleyball game, Trishelle and Ron bare all, and Rob pleases the crowd at a Karaoke bar. Directed by Ross Beritenbach, Omid Kahangi and Fernando Mills.
2x06 A Talk Show, Supper and a Goodbye
23 February, 2004 5:00 am
The series reaches its raucous finale with a visit from talk show host Sally Jesse Raphaël who leads a panel discussion that turns into a no-holds-barred encounter session with the entire group, leaving Trishelle in tears. That evening, the housemates party it up one last time as they exchange gifts and enjoy their last supper together. The following day, the Surreal-lifers pack up and go their separate ways.
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