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September 20, 2007 at 8:47am

"Top Model": Nine? Nein!

Words cannot express how much I look forward to the premiere of each new season of "America's Next Top Model." It's like getting two extra holidays a year. And yet, after the premiere last night, I feel kind of gypped. Like Santa left a turd in my stocking. In years past we almost always got two episodes back-to-back: the selection episode, where our 13 would-be models are assembled, and the first competition episode, where the girls participate in their first photo shoot. Last night we got one measly ep, and Tyra has left me wanting.It's Cycle 9, and Tyra looks

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September 20, 2007 at 12:46pm

"Kid Nation": All hail Kid Nation

I just read USA Today's dismissive critique of CBS' "Kid Nation," which debuted last night. The controversial show features 40 kids between the ages of 8 and 15 tasked with taking over an abandoned New Mexico pioneer town to see if they can make a workable society where adults failed. No adults, no rules (well, some rules; read on). The show was attacked by parent watchdog groups prior to the premiere over the expansive indemnity waiver each kid had to sign (standard for a reality show) and a couple leaked incidences of child endangerment (all the kids are fine now).

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