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GREATEST AMERICAN DOG: EPISODE 1, 2, 3: COMMENTS FROM FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FANS:
The Great American Dog
CBS 2 News At 5
Saw Megan Glaros' report on the Great American Dog on July 10, 2008?
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"fab" Perez
"can't wait to see you on tv tonight!!
xoxoox" Maria Milito
"Go Beth! Go Bella! Rock on and on... " Paula
"Can I watch online? Almost time to stardome! YEAH BETH and BELLA! YEAH YOU MADE IT!I sobbed when
you went to hug the loser. I am still crying. Your action there really brought the audience to tears...your compassion." Ruth
"Thank god you made it thru! U guys r rock stars! The dogs watched the whole thing. U looked amazing!
Bella looked great! So proud!"
Love Suzi,coali & curl girl
"Omg beth ur a star!" Danny
"I will watch u 2nite" Doug
"Hi Beth and Bella Starlet Dog,
I can’t wait for tonight and will be glued to the TV set --"
Fond regards,
Dianne
"nice job on the show! We were cheering for ya!" Paul
"You were awesome!! so cute!" Kelli
"You and pamela were pawsome :)" Lauren
"We just watched you on Entertainment Tonight AND we are watching the show right now and 15 min into the the show we LOVE
you girls the MOSTEST.
GIRL POWER."
Love Carla and Chloe
"Keep up the good work!!
Bella was beautiful – it’s hard work,
but keep it up! Loved the show !!!
Best - Dianne"
"Oh my God, I LOVE the show. Bella, you are the cutest........most precious doggie on the show. XXXXXXXXXXX0000000000000000"
Cory
"I did!I was at the gym and exersized for an extra 30 minutes
so I wouldnt miss it.. funny thing was I was dvring it anyway, so I couldnt have missed it! Im so sure
there was MUCH editing from the way things really happened it was wildI know they
were nto going to vote you off then Im sure its completely different that what they are showing well
maybe not completely but a lot and she did great doing the peiroit especially considering her
surgery...They didnt even show the whole 5 minute skits you guys had to do and since the outfits were
so 'right on the money' and professional... it was obvious that wasnt the same day I thought it wass so
sweet when you went and gave the guy in th doghouse food and stuff I can see how they are setting certain
people up to be the 'bad' guys and stuff itll be interesting to see next week Im sure you will probably even
be suprised as to what they come up withwhat with the editing and allbut bella and you LOOKED
BEAUTIFUL!loved how they kept getting your leg with her sitting next to it" Laura
"Yes you guys were great and should not have been in the bottom 3. The publicity is wonderful for you & Bella hope
many jobs come out of it." Diane
"Hi Bella,
Can't wait
to watch you on TV tonight! Hope you're having a fantastic superduper night sweetie!"
Woof, Tyler
"Dear Beth,
Just saw you and Bella on Greatest American Dog.
Is the series over (and results
in) or are you still competing, real time?
Whichever it is, best of luck and skill to both you and Bella!!!!!
How exciting to be chosen to be on the show!
I can’t believe Elliott and little Pee Wee were invited to
a doggie star’s swimming party! What a privilege.
Elliott is glad that not all the dogs are puppies
- he’s 10, too!"
Warmest regards,
Diane Podolsky, CPDT, CTC
The Cultured Canine
"Wow! I saw it. How cool is that!" Monica
"Would like to make friends. We are here to support you and Bella. . We think she is the greatest!!!" Chantilly Lace
"saw the first show... how fun! i want to do htis next year, but i am not sure i have the guts. i am so excited
for you both and hope you both are having sooooo much fun.
enjoy the glam!!!"
beth and petey
"Hi!
What a first episode! I knew you wouldn't be eliminated. The other two dogs were definitely the worst of
the bunch. The dogs must all be nervous with all the chaos and other dogs around, plus the new environment. I
can't wait to see the show next week! Let me know if you hear about the reviews and how many people tuned in."
Kim
"Wow bottom 3 in the first week!!
I can't wait to see next weeks show!
I'm sitting in the airport waiting to board.
Chicago will be so much fun.
Talk to you later"
J
"love u and happy 4 u and bella bear. saw u on tv for early show. yes, very cute." Paula
Samson and Delila watching you on tv...
"Beth Joy, a stage mom/manager for her dog, Bella Starlet, has a tattoo of the canine on her leg. Bella Starlet
competes in dog shows."
"See Beth Joy and her 10-year-old Chihuahua mix Bella Starlet swan about like impossible prima donnas. See Beth
Joy dress up Bella Starlet in precious dog outfits. See her shape Bella Starlet's hair and ears into fancy dog 'dos.
See the other owners roll their eyes."
"BETH JOY and BELLA STARLET from New York. Bella Starlet is a 10-year-old mixed breed (Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever,
Shih-Tzu, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever andPomeranian mix). Personally I can't figure out how this dog could be a mix
of all those breeds! Beth Joy is Bella's acting manager."
"Now this is a TV show worth staying home for!!!
Greatest American Dog premiers on CBS Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m.
About Greatest American Dog
Twelve extraordinary teams of dogs and owners from across the nation from 'pageant dogs'
to those simply trained at home, will live together and compete against each other in challenges that put the owners' ability
to train their dogs to the test.
Each week, the judges will eliminate one dog and their owner. The last remaining team will walk away with a $250,000
cash prize and the title of GREATEST AMERICAN DOG.
Guess who one of the 12 contestants pairs is?
Plans for Pups members, Bella Starlet and Beth Joy Knutsen!!!! Yipeee!!!
Beth Joy and Bella Starlet a Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Shih-Tzu, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever and Pomeranian
mix from New York City (originally from Chicago, Illinois)." Monica
"Tonight's the night to watch my sister and her Bella Starlet Dog on CBS." Paula
"Tonight is the night! Can you believe it? I wish I had US TV. I do have internet, but the connection is in and out...
London is going fine. It's been a bit gloomy and rather cold for July (60's)...sort of what you would picture. Big city,
some cool stuff. Feet are killing me from walking so much. It's 4pm here now...and 11AM where you are. That sounds fine, except
when going to bed or getting up. (Today woke at 7 and it was midnight in Chicago...ODD!)
Anyway, I wanted to say hi. Was hoping you were online!
Oh well, will try again!
Congrats on the Premiere tonight!!"
K
'Greatest American Dog' Search Kicks Off Thursday
By MEGAN GLAROS,
CBS 2 HD News NEW YORK (CBS) ― For years,
the Westminster Kennell Club Show has been the best thing that dog lovers had to look forward to on TV. But all that
is changing Thursday night as a nationwide search pulled in a varied group of competitors together to duke it out for the
title of the Greatest American Dog. From show dogs to stray dogs, competition has never been more dog-eat-dog. They
will fight it out week-by-week, with one couple being eliminated each show. And just to add to the fun, they have to live
together – the owners, the pets, and all their drama! CBS 2 had a chance to meet one very hopeful contestant
and the dog she calls a diva, Bella Starlet, at their SoHo apartment which was decorated, of course, with Bella memorabilia.
That's just the beginning of Beth Joy's joy for her prized pet. "I have her tattooed on my leg," admits Joy.
Bella Starlet keeps in shape with yoga each morning. She gets her hair beaded and cut uptown, eats only organic frozen
yogurt and kobe beef. And in her own column, she writes all about how to be a fabulous dog in the city. "I'm her ghostwriter,"
says Joy. "We write for a city pet guide called 'Life of a CelebPup' and for 'New York Tails' called 'Tails About Town.'"
Bella Starlet and Joy will have some stiff competition from another New York couple: Upper East Side's Dr. David Best
and his dog Elvis, who he says changed his life. "I was a typical New Yorker. I had to go to the hottest Broadway
show, the new hot restaurant no matter where it was like most New Yorkers do," says Best. "Then this little 2-year-old in
a fur suit came into my life and now I'm just content to hang out with my buddy." The competition won't be a walk
in the park for any of these teams. "Each episode gets more challenging and more elaborate until that Greatest American
Dog is found," says Jarod Miller, the host of the new show. If you think you've got the Greatest American Dog, you
can submit a picture of your pooch for a slideshow and upcoming contest by clicking here.
"Hi Beth!!! I ve been so busy to email, but i wanted to drop a line to tell you how excited Tippy and I are that
you will be on TV today!!! I almost fell off my chair when i saw you and Bella on commerical on National Television!!!!
but then again we all know Bella is destined for starhood!!! Tippy and I are so proud of you guys and I told everyone
that Bella is Tippy's friend and goes to her parties!!! Enjoy your celebratityhood this evening!!!! "
Laura
"Hi Beth,
Countdown....so excited about tonight!!!"
Love
Linda
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"Beth Joy,
Congratulations on your first personal appearance debut on national television! It was a cute spot. The announcer
noticed Bella Starlet's outfit and was trying to comment on it. It was also kind of good that he called Bella Starlet
Stella by mistake and that you corrected him because now her name might stick with the audience more. Keep us posted
on any other appearances that you'll be doing, as well as any news articles you'll be featured in."
Kim
"Gee Bella! You were PRECIOUS!"
Thanks Sweetie!
Ruth
BellaStarletDog and her mom, Beth Joy Knutsen (who helps her write the "Tails About Town" column for New York Tails Magazine
) will be on Greatest American Dog! Need we say more? Check ou the "Best of" page we put up to celebrate this.
Halloween History!
The brainchild
of Beth Joy and Bella Starlet, New York Tails Magazine and StreetTreats joined forces to create the first-ever "Animal
Halloween Float" in the famous Greenwich Village Halloween Parade! The float, which kicked off the parade, featured the winners
of the annual Best New York Tails Contest, Marine Park Dogs and Tompkins Square Park costume winners. (Winter 2006/2007) |
Beth Joy and Bella Starlet On Greatest American Dog!
Beth Joy Knutsen and Bella Starlet Dog are on Greatest American Dog on CBS! That's right, starting Thursday,
July 10th, 2008 at 8 pm on CBS (Channel 2 in the metro area) New York Tails Magazine's own Beth Joy Knutsen and her Bella
Starlet Dog, columnists for "Tails About Town," will make their broadcast television debut on Greatest American Dog.
We are so proud of them! We wish them the best of luck and present them with this "Best Of Tails About
Town...Wall of Fame" from over the years highlighting just some of their adventures; more to come, so visit often!
Go Team BB! Visit her and cheer her on at the Bella Starlet Dog Web site, Greatest American Dog Web site, and join the Bella Starlet Dog Fan Club on Facebook.
We also wish Dr. David Best and his mench of a dog, Elvis, a hearty Mazel Tov! Also Nw
Yorkers, Dr. Best and Elvis will be competing right alongside Beth Joy and Bella Starlet on Greatest American Dog. You can
even see Elvis riding along with Dr. Best in a red convertible on Dr. Best's Web site: http://www.mdeany.com/home.html
See all four (Beth Joy, Bella Starlet, Dr. Best and Elvis) on the Summer/Fall 2008 cover of
New York Tails in August 2008! (Definitely one for the collection!)
Beth Joy and Bella Starlet In the News:
"Who Let the Dogs On? You'd Be Surprised" (Lisa Bernhard, New York Times, July 6, 2008)
"Vulture Handicaps CBS' 'Greatest American Dog'" (Dan Kois and Lane Brown,New York Magazine, June 24, 2008)
"Greatest American Dog" (John Woestendiek, The Baltimore Sun, June 16, 2008)
New York Tails' Tails About Town below: |
 Soap Opera Summit
Beth Joy and Bella Starlet met
with Guiding Light actresses Marcy Rylan and michelle Ray Smith. Marcy plays "Lizzy Spaulding" and she is getting a smooch
from her co-star "Roxy", played by Walter. Michelle Ray Smith plays "Ava Peralta" and she is with her beloved "Tootie."
 Catch the Wave
Bella Starlet waving to all her
fans! (Fall 2006) |
 Very Nies
Eric Nies stops by to visit his favorite
CelebuPup...Bella Starlet! (Fall 2006)
 Road Trip
We are driving the summer breeze into
autumn with the continued adventures of Beth Joy and Bella Starlet Dog, here joined by Oscar (front) and Riff (back seat).
(Fall 2006) |
Doggies Got Talent: Greatest American Dog to start on CBS
July 11th, 2008 by Bill Gorman
| Scoreboard |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Total Viewers (million) |
8.22 |
7.88 |
4.53 |
3.84 |
1.87 |
| Rating/Share: Adults 18-49 |
2.0/6 |
2.5/8 |
1.8/6 |
1.1/4 |
0.7/2 |
The debut of Greatest American Dog helped CBS take the viewership win for Thursday night with
8.22 million. For summer demo-starved CBS, that adults 18-49 2.1 rating / 8 share from Dog is a bonanza. My guess
is that it also boosted the CSI rerun’s usually dismal demo performance. I’m sure all fingers are crossed at CBS
to see how Dog holds up next week.
Dogs aside, Fox won the night in the adults 18-49 demo, where the money gets made, with a 2.5/8 on the strength of So
You Think You Can Dance and Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?.
NBC is likely pleased with the 2.1/6 in the demo garnered by Last Comic Standing from 9-11.
For them, that’s a solid summer performance.
At 10pm, Berman tosses Hopkins “accolades“, but a 1.6/5 in the demo isn’t going to have it back for a second run. No accolades for Swingtown,
but at a 1.8/5 in the demo and declining, it’s likely sitting next to Hopkins on the bus to
Cancelville.
Full details:
| Time |
Net |
Show |
Viewers Live+SD (Millons) |
18-49 Rating/Share |
| 8:00 |
CBS |
Greatest American Dog |
9.46 |
2.1/8 |
| |
FOX |
Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? |
7.04 |
2.0/8 |
| |
NBC |
Last Comic Standing (repeat) |
3.49 |
1.2/4 |
| |
ABC |
Ugly Betty (repeat) |
2.98 |
0.9/3 |
| |
CW |
Smallville (repeat) |
1.84 |
0.7/3 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 9:00 |
CBS |
CSI (repeat) |
9.77 |
2.2/7 |
| |
FOX |
So You Think You Can Dance? |
8.73 |
3.0/9 |
| |
NBC |
Last Comic Standing (9-11p) |
5.05 |
2.1/6 |
| |
ABC |
Grey’s Anatomy (repeat) |
3.07 |
1.0/3 |
| |
CW |
Supernatural (repeat) |
1.90 |
0.7/2 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 10:00 |
ABC |
Hopkins |
5.48 |
1.6/5 |
| |
CBS |
Swingtown |
5.40 |
1.8/5 |
Shows are sorted by viewers in each time slot.
Nielsen Ratings Source: Nielsen Media Research. Full night’s results available via Marc Berman/Mediaweek.
Definitions:
Overnights: Local metered-market ratings service of Nielsen Station Index (NSI) in which household ratings and shares are
provided to clients the morning following the day or evening of telecast.
Rating: Estimated percentage of the universe of TV households (or other specified group) tuned to a program in the average
minute. Ratings are expressed as a percent.
Share (of Audience): The percent of households (or persons) using television who are tuned to a specific program, station
or network in a specific area at a specific time. (See also, Rating, which represents tuning or viewing as a percent of the
entire population being measured.)
LIVE+SD: The number that watched a program either while it was broadcast OR watched via DVR on the same day [through 3AM
the next day] the program was broadcast.
For more information see Numbers 101.
DOGSTER FRIENDS COMMENTS: there are hundreds, here are a few...
"Thanks for being pup pals with us Bella! You are just the cutest! We wuf ya!
XOXO
Issy, Lucy and Wednesday"
Hi Beth Joy,
I saw you on the Greatest Dog- and was struck by your name as I
have never in my 56 years ever met
another Beth Joy- and then
found out from your website that you are from the Chicago area.
I grew up in Glencoe.
So-
how did you get your name? My Mom is most curious as well.
Would love to hear back from you.
And best of luck to you
& Bella-
Bethjoy
Congrats, Beth -- the show was so fun! Can't wait for next episode. Glad you
and Ms. Bella made it through. -e
Yep isaw it online nice! Diane
pawsome Paula
"HI! I saw you on Greatest American Dog and think you are pawsome! Can we be pals?"
"you are a beauty!!!"
"Your
dog is so cool"
"Hello Fellow New Yorker! We just got back from camping and haven't seen the show yet, but momma
taped it so when we get done here we are going to watch! You sure are a cutie Bella Starlet Dog!! Would you like to be furiends?
I sure hope so! Pommie hugs and kisses, Cailey Mae"
"Bella, We would love to be your pals..We sure hope you would
like to be our pal also..Good luck with everything.. Wheelie Boy Babybear, Bubba the Lova and Budwiser Lady"
"Wanna
be pup pals? Check out my page and pawlease say "Yes"! I know we will be great Furiends! Good Luck on "The Greatest American
Dog"!"
"You are so cute! We wish you well on TV. Would you like to be pals?"
Hello My Precious Bella,
You look like a rag doll in this picture....almost human, if that is possible. You are the sweetest, most adorable dog
in the world.
Love, kisses and arfs.....
Your Friend and Fan in California,
Cory and her kitty, Daisy Mae Fuestes
Hi Bella Starlet (and good luck)
How old is Bella...it is eerie, she almost looks human in those pics.
C
PS Can't you tell I am a dog lover. My girlfriend has two 3 month old cocker pups and I am going to house sit for her
this Wed and Thurs...so I will watch the show with CoCo (as in Chanel) and Gabbie (as in Dolce and Gabana ..spelling). We
will be rooting for our Bella.
Hi Bella Starlet
Welcome to Fancypants Cafe
So glad you could join us
Lets
be pals
Love you on the Greatest American Dog!
We Love you! Can we be buddies?
We wuf
you Miss Bella...a couple of west coast cuties would like to be furiends with a sweetie from the east coast!!!! You and your
Mommy ROCK!!!
Kisses and Chihuahua/Maltese licks...MUAH!!!!
Cisco Kid and Jewels
Arf! Arf! Bella! We loved the show! Wanna be pals? XXXOOO
(You look like a Lhasa
to me!, Muffyn)
OMD! Bella, you were so pawsome! Sorry you wee in the bottom three..... Wanna be pals?
Love And Licks,
Luckee
HI! I saw you on Greatest American Dog and think you are pawsome! Can we be pals?
congrats - best of luck T
am rooting for you doll!! you know i don't have a tv so i have to watch your show a day late online....bella is the best!!!
Rebecca
M, B and L and I watched it in our hotel room in Oregon and, as M said, "It was exciting and nerve-wracking too." We
want you two to win! Cinthia
N.Y. pups vie for 'Greatest American Dog'
Sunday, July 13th 2008, 4:00 AM
David Best says Elvis, a N.Y. dog, rarely gets all shook up. Click pic for more images from the
show.
Beth Joy Knutsen & Bella Starlet hope to win some fi-dough.
Reality TV has officially gone to the dogs - and a pair of local pups are facing off for leader of the pack.
In "Greatest American Dog," which airs Thursdays on CBS, the fur flies as 12 pets and their owners move in together to compete for $250,000. The canine contestants, ranging from
pageant pooches to home-trained hounds, compete in games each week that test their owners' training skill before the judges
send one team packing.
The contestants and their humans hail from all over the country, but the New York pups may have the edge.
"A New York dog really doesn't get distracted easily. He has seen it all and done it all, so he's tough," says Dr. David Best from Union Square, who's competing with his 2-year-old Parson Russell terrier, Elvis, for the prize.
"If you look at the other 11 dogs, he is the most handsome of them all. He's really the cover boy. He's got the personality,"
says Best, who recently threw his pup a $10,000 "bark mitzvah" with 100 guests, including Dr. Ruth.
In the show, the pooches must prove themselves as primo show dogs. Elvis not only sits, dances and jumps through hoops,
he's got a way with the ladies. "The interesting thing about this show is ... the dogs have their own soap opera going on,"
Best says, "and Elvis is right in the middle!"
But he's not the only local dog in the running. New Yorkers will recognize well-dressed doggy diva Bella Starlet, star of the first-ever dog float in the Village Halloween Parade.
"She's like Miss America," boasts Beth Joy Knutsen, 32, from Nolita, who works full time as Bella's stage mom/manager. "She's multifaceted: really talented, really intelligent,
and she gives back to her community."
Bella Starlet is a little lady with a long lineage. A mix of Chihuahua, Labrador retriever, Shih Tzu, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever and Pomeranian, the well-manicured mutt was born ready for her closeup.
Abused as a pup and rescued in Brooklyn, Bella taught herself to "wave" for attention. Knutsen hired an agent and launched Bella's showbiz career, including the
indie film "CasaBella," which played in two film festivals.
"We're very competitive," warns Knutsen, who sports a 4-inch tattoo of her "soul mate" on her ankle. "We did a lot of practice,
really brushed up on what she knows. She understands commands in English and French."
Nicole Lyn Pesce
I just posted that NY Daily News article on my site with a comment to all.
New Yorkers and females stick together.
C
This precious little lady has my vote to win!!! Look at her face, she is like an angel!!!
Bella Starlet
from my hometown...NYC!!!!
City Slicker Chicks whether two or four legged rule the world.
C
awww
mom says yur a cutie! Foxee
Bella Starlet. You Rock! You're an ambassodor for mutts and rescues and we're so
proud of you. Kobe
You are adorable!!! We enjoy watching you on the show and it's great to meet you here! Hope
you enjoyed being on the show.
Molly & family
its good to meet you bella Sadie
OMD! Bella, you are so cute! Humum
and me loved you on last Thursday's show... Too bad you were in the bottom three.... I know you'll do better next time!
( We saw that your humum had a tatoo of you on her ankle.... How cute! )
Beth Joy, 32, and her 10 year-old mutt Bella Starlet are truly showbiz girls of New York City.
Beth Joy works as Bella’s acting manager, which she really does need since she has several gigs. She's appeared in commercials,
films, and still finds time to work for animal advocacy. Her 'Howl-O-Ween' float was the first ever dog float in New York's
Village Halloween Parade.
Credits: LIPSON/CBS
Published: 07/11/2008 15:08:16
"Oh, Bella! I'm so excited that we are going to be friends! I look forward to getting to know you! Good luck tonight!
Hugs,
ZuZu"
"Good luck on The Greatest American Dog. Mom & I can't wait to watch it. Though I'm sure the show is already over,
I just hope you did really well. Good luck and congratulations!"
"I would love to be pals with you. XOXO Sissy
You are just adorable!! Good Luck in life!!!"
"Hope I can be your friend!! Good Luck on your show!! Ps watched it last nite--you were great! Hope to be pals! Beretta"
Bella Starlet. You Rock! You're an ambassodor for mutts and rescues and we're so proud of you. 
You are adorable!!! We enjoy watching you on the show and it's great to meet you here! Hope you enjoyed being on the
show.   Molly & family
""We would love to be friends with a pretty startlet! Hope you had fun on the show."
"Bella, Your are so lucky to have such a great dog mom. My mom used to dress me up and take pictures for contests all
of the time. I had a dream to be a doggie super model and then I had 4 pups and never could get my baby weight off--that just
sucks--oh well, I have a great life and it looks like you do too. Lady"
"Hi Bella! I would love to be pals! (((Hugs))) Kansas"
"I LOVE your leg warmers!" Lucy
"We'd love to be your friend!"
"welcome to dogster and good luck with the show...XXXOOO"
"Dear Bella Starlet, Congratulations on your new TV show! I just think you are so cute! I would be most honored if you
would consider being friends with me! Thank You, ZuZu"
"I lost all of my housemates after the hurricane. They are all very happy with their new families but I wanted to stay
with my dad because I know how much he loves me and I sure do love him, but he's a people friend, not a furry friend and I
think I need a few of them, especially one that is going to be a "star". I'll tell dad we have to watch and cheer!!! Good
luck, Gizzie"
"Bella Starlet, congrats on being on America's Greatest Dog! How exciting! Will you please be friends with us?"
"I can't wait to watch you tonight on TV....You're pawsome! Can we be pals? Hugs from Woody"
"You are a cutey and your mom says you are a mixed breed you look like shorky? shih-tzu yorkie mix. My mom loves me and
I am a shorky. I was her first dog and she added AKC shih-tzus after me but she said i am her smartest baby and you have the
cutest face!! Mom hopes you will accept our pup pal request. Sassy and the gang from sassy-petwear and mcknights majestic
shihtzus."
"Hi Bella Starlet Dog, I saw your web site and then your in the American Dog Show! How cool is that!!! I wanted to wish
you the best of luck and have fun!!! Would you also like to be pup pals with me? Tail Wags, MAXIMILLIAN The TRICKSTER"
"You are cute!"
"WOW......Lots of luck winning the Greatest American Dog!!!! Love, Kodiak & Bailey"
"Woof Bella like to be pals with us? We think she is a sweetie and will be pulling for her."
"Good luck tonight!"
"Wanna be pals? Tail wags from Duchess & Duke"
"GOOD LUCK!"
"Pals pawlease?? Caffrey x"
"Woof We wanna be pals!"
"Hi Bella, Want to be pals I will be cheering for you!! Hugs, Oreo xoxo"
"I'm excited about The Greatest American Dog show and really enjoyed the first episode."
"Good luck on the show, you were great tonight! Paws up, Trixie!"
"hi! Wanna be pals?! We just watched you on TV! Mom says you remind her of me because we both know we are children!!"
"Hey Bella!! We watched you on tv tonight, hope you had fun! Mom was even thinking about putting me on that show, but
couldn't afford to take off work that long. What a neat experience....we wish you luck, and hope you'll accept our friend
request!! Woof at ya later girl- Nallah & Mom aka Kell"
"We just watched you on TV! You were so cute. I love your mommys tattoo of you!"
"Hi Bella Starlet!! I would just love to be your pal! I saw you on The Greatest American Dog show and you were great!
Big Husky Hugs!! *Samara*"
"Hi Bella Starlet! I think you were wonderful on tonight's show. My name is Bailey and I would love to be pals with you."
"Hello Bella. You are so cute. When you were on greatest American Dog Daisy couldn't stop staring at the screen. Do you
wanna be friends."
"Hello Bella! We'd be mighty honored if you would accept our paws in friendship! Good luck on Americas Greatest Dog!
You are awesome on it!"
"Hi, I wud wikes be friend with u"
"Best of luck, Bella Starlet, as you continue thru the Great American Dog competition."
"good luck on the show"
"We would be honored to be your friends! Good luck on the show!!"
"Bella Starlet you are gorgeous!!! We love your outfits :)"
"You're a cutie, good job tonight. Want to be pals?"
"Let's be Friends!!!"
"What a sweet baby girl you are!! 10? you don't look a day over 2;-) We would love to be pals with you!!!"
"Hi Bella. I enjoyed you on the show. Will you be my pal?"
"You are so cute! We would love to be pals with you! Love, Stubbie, Snickers, Cuddles, Oreo, Cocoa, and the Tampa Trio"
"Hi Bella Starlet, Good luck in the show! You are a beautiful doggy. In fact, you and I look a lot alike. I'm a mixed
breed too. Would you like to be my puppal? Wags, Duncan"
"Hi Bella! I just watched you on Greatest American Dog! Congratulations!
Love,
Allie"
"We would love to be pet pals. Coco, Bo, and Snickers"
CBS IS TOP DOG THURSDAY AT 8:00 PM
The Premiere of "Greatest American Dog" Finishes First in Its Time Period
in Viewers and Key Demographics
The premiere
of CBS's new reality series GREATEST AMERICAN DOG won its time period in viewers and key demographics, according to updated
Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, July 10.
At 8:00 PM, GREATEST AMERICAN DOG premiered with a
time period win in households (6.2/12), viewers (9.53m), adults 25-54 (2.8/09) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (2.1/08,
with FOX).
GREATEST AMERICAN DOG will be rebroadcast on Saturday, July 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
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Snap Judgment: CBS' 'Greatest American Dog'
 I'm sure this show, which pits 12 pooches, pictured, against each other for the title of "Greatest American Dog,"
sounded like a good idea to someone, at some point. Kinda like EW's December 3, 1993 cover of Frasier's dog, Eddie. (It's true, y'all.) But somehow, it's even less fun than you'd expect.
The canine competitors and their owners live and train at the "Canine Academy." Each episode, they'll duke it out in a
Dog Bone Challenge to determine which pair gets to stay in puppy paradise, a private luxury suite. The winner also gets to
decide which pair will rough it in an outdoor dog house (slightly larger in size than a tent). The rest of the contestants
and their pets will share communal bedrooms, which producers clearly hope provides some drama. In the premiere, the challenge
was musical doggy chairs. When the music stopped, the owners had to get their dogs to jump up on a tiny platform and sit.
Why was I surprised that I was seeing this on a major network? Each episode, there will also be an elimination challenge in
which the dogs and owners perform in front of three judges -- including an editor-at-large of Dog World and Dog
Fancy.
This week, working in groups of four (or eight), the owners had to come up with a skit that would showcase their dogs'
basic skills (e.g. sit, play dead, pirouette, skateboard). Some rose to the challenge -- like film producer Laura and her
mohawk-rockin' Pomeranian, Preston, from Team Aloha, which did an Hawaiian theme. Others crumbled: Aspiring comic Michael
took it upon himself to emcee his team's doggy disco and overshadowed his Boston Terrier, Ezzie. Judge Victoria Stilwell,
host of It's Me or the Dog, noted that Ezzie was licking her lips, which is a stress signal, and also cowering in
Michael's sequined presence. She didn't look like she was having fun, Stilwell said. Michael choked back tears. The wind was
literally knocked out of him when he eventually got the boot. I was sorta sad to see Michael and Ezzie go, following their
"farewell lap" of the ring; she'd stolen English Bulldog Tillman's skateboard while he was rehearsing and Michael had pretended
to lift his leg on the furnishings in the Dog Bone Suite. They were promising.
After the jump, I pick the pooch who should've hit the road, and my early favorites (yes, I think the blogfather will make
me keep watching).
The other two pairings in the bottom three this week were Beth Joy and her professional actress/soul mate mix breed, Bella
Starlet, and Brandy and her Miniature Schnauzer, Beacon. Beth Joy lost control of Bella Starlet during their French-class
routine at Bark Wag High. Though judge Allan Reznick of Dog Fancy fame praised Bella's pirouettes, he wanted more
than one trick. Perhaps he heard that Bella Starlet is the "Pam Anderson of dogs" (and that she and Beth Joy have matching
swimsuits in their arsenal), because that mutt lived to bark another day. I was rooting for Brandy and Beacon to get gone.
Nothing against Beacon, who admittedly had a problem with the commands to wag one's tail and sit. I'm just over Brandy, who
Stilwell called out for "physically manipulating" her dog. She pushed Beacon's butt down to a sitting position -- a big no-no.
That was ironic since Brandy said earlier she is protective of Beacon and, "I won't tolerate other people touching my dog."
At least we'll have the chance for more awkward conversations between Brandy and Ron, Tillman's owner, who said he couldn't
remember whether that was the day he was jumping in front of a train or drinking bleach when Brandy invited him to her dog-friendly
wedding.
As for my early favorites, I'd say they are Preston and Tillman. (Tillman won me over when he refused to keep playing musical
chairs; Preston's owner, Laura, got me when she brought David and his beloved Parson Russell Terrier, Elvis, some blankets
in the Dog House.) I'm also fond of Leroy, the Border Collie who jumped over a gate to be the first one to hit the pool (it
IS a reality show!); Presley, the young Boxer with the hot owner, Travis; and Star, the Brittany who'd saved the life of her
older owner Bill's diabetic wife. Star needs a vet in next week's episode. I couldn't watch even if I wanted to!
Will you be tuning in next week? What are the odds that cocky J.D. and his English Border Collie, Galaxy, maintain residence
in the Dog Bone Suite?
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Who is the 'Greatest American Dog'?
"Bella Starlet and her owner Beth Joy – Bella Starlet is our only professional actress in the group. Beth Joy is
her stage mom. Can anyone say “overboard?”"
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Wendy Diamond is an animal lifestyle consultant. She judges the show with her Maltese in her arms. Despite hosting an
annual dog-human fashion show, last week she railed long and hard against a competitor's dog wearing a dress.
Last week,
it came down to Kenji and a well-dressed, well-coifed little mix named Bella Starlet. Kenji clearly had performed the worst,
but there was a ray of hope. Bella Starlet's owner, New York City resident Beth Joy, who says her job is being her dog's acting
manager, was the one who argued with Diamond about her dog's dress.
"i thought they had too many shots of your ass in the audience's face. hehehe those hoops had you bending over into the
camera a lot!and the sad faces you made for david when he got thrown off. and i see next week that bella gets to be in her
element with the glamour shoot." Steve
"You both look great. Love the outfits.Wishing you the Best!" Diane
Beth Joy is a "stage mom/manager" to her pampered pooch, Bella Starlet, a "professional dog actress...the Pamela Anderson
of dogs." Oh, brother. Bella is a mutt, combining Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Shih-Tzu
and Pomeranian, and has appeared on a number of commercials, starred in the indie film "CasaBella" and writes a column for
City Pet Guide titled "Life of A Celebupup" and New York Tails' "Tails About Town." It gets better, Beth Joy has annual "barkday
parties" for her dog and all of her guests get her "PAw-tograph" in a silver charm. Sheesh!
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"Yip yip Bella! :) we're gonna bark at you tonight! Listen for the Puppernuts here rooting you on! Tinkerbelle, Fluppy,
Stetson, Howdy, and Lil BIt"
Cinthia
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Greatest American Dog on CBS
Current mood: nervous
My NYC
friends - Beth Joy and Bella Starlet dog - are on tv tonight. Still. And we are chewing our nails to the quick. Here's the
show rundown...Big Brother goes Big Dog. It's a reality show which, as reporter Jenn McBride says, puts "contestants under
one woof, um, roof." 12 dog owners. 12 beloved dogs.
I love these two so much. I've known Beth for so many years, as neighbor and friend. She moved in below us, all wide-eyed
and full of raw talent. We were impressed immediately with her energy level and positivity. As we got to know her, we were
amazed at her innate ability to manifest amazing things, one of which was LOVE. First there was Bella, the mixed breed beauty,
she rescued from a shelter. Soon after, there came the sweet and funny man she would marry. He's a great bass player, by the
by, and can remodel like nobody's business. And Olive the stray cat who needed a chance to be save and loved. And Oscar the
puppy who swaggered on in. And Riff...
There's a lot of love in that apartment!
Tonight. 8pm. Be there!
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*BELLA STARLET*
you are so sweet...and a true friend to us:)!!
Posted by *BELLA STARLET* on Jul 24, 2008
6:01 PM
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"soon Bella will be endorsing "pet" products! Can't wait to see that...maybe a Bella Starlet dress line....I'm so
proud of you standing up to the judges!!! YOU go girls..!!!Can't wait to see GAD tonight on tv. Bella Starlet loves watching
herself. aaaaaaah...I hope I don't get a heart attack again if you're in the bottom 3...no no no " Andy
"HI Bella! I think you deserve to win! Im glad you werent eliminated! Want to be friends?" Ellie and Missy
"You're so amazing Beth and Bella Starlet. Dear Beth and Bella-
I think both you and Bella Starlet are so amazing! I watch Americas Top Dog every week! I think Bella Starlet has the cutest
outfits and I think you should countinue to stay at the dog bone academy! Bella Starlet is such a smart dog. She is incredible
with the things she has the ablilty to do! I just wanted to let you know how much I love you Bella Starlet And Beth! You guys
are so awesome! I hope to watch you guys in the Dog Bone Academy, over the next weeks! Good Luck Beth and Bella Starlet. You
Guys Are Awesome Thanks So much for doing what you do!"
-A Fan =)
"yo! yeah, i had a ball at the party too. watched the episode last night, glad you and bella starlet made it
through unscathed! and now i'm apparently a member of the facebook bella starlet dog fanclub?? :) hope you have
a great weekend, i'm still trying to recover from the past 10 days. take care, will definitely give you a holler when
i make it up to NYC. peace out!
Spooner Ward"
"that's you and your dog on the red carpet. you both look terrific and glowy." Steve
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"I'd better not cry tonight, that's all I'm saying...oh, or holding Matthew while he cries! LOVED your dress on last week's
show and this one too! We're watching the show tonight...*chews on nails*"
Cinthia
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The judges weren't happy with Bella Starlet’s little outfit, saying it impeded their ability to judge her grooming.
"She's a dog, not a Barbie doll," commented one of them.
Beth Joy argued that Bella is a mix of five different dogs and "had her own look" plus this was a red carpet event,
so of course, she dressed up. Bella didn’t seem to buy this, nor did the judges.
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""Hya Miss bella Starlet, Stopping by to say hi and good luck with your show. Go New York! Have a fun summmer and stay
cool. Arrroos and pokes, DarlaMAe"
"Plz be my Pup Pal. i thin your awesome on the show" Cocoa
"Hi Bella. My name is Stormy. You sure look like you could be party Shih Tzu. I hope we can be friends. Good luck with
the show."
"Hey!!! My freind loves ur dog. Wanna be pals?"
"We are so glad to see how great you are after your surgery. Please be our pals"
"I totally understand you wanting to dress up your dog!" Macy
"let's be pals, cutie pup! xoxo, the Girls"
"aww Hi Bella, I felt so bad when those judges were mean to you and your mommy about you wearing clothes. I finks you looked
vewy cute, and there is nuffing wrong wif us puppers dressing up! They didnt have a problem when all the dogs dressed up for
that dog talent show, so they should not have been so hypocritical when you were dressed for dinner. That is just this wittle
puppers opinion. I sure would wuvs to be pals wif a fellow clothes wearing pupper! GO BELLA! Wuvs, Jay-Jay"
"LOVE bella starlet on the show! (we dress brie up, too!)"
"My mom loves watching you on greatest american dog!"
"Jack loves to watch the show!"
"Bella is so adorable! I don't agree with what the judges said last night on the show. We loved her dress :)"
"Good luck, Bella Starlet.You're a cutie with good fashion sense-like me!BOL" Bella
"We saw your show last night and had to tell you that Bella Starlet looked absolutely fabulous in her dress!!!!!!" Bella
Tiffany
"I have a huge doggy-crush on you, Bella Starlet! You are so pretty! I hope we can be puppy pals?" Afro-Ken
"Woooofs we'd love to be pals!!!! (PS. You looked GREAT in your lil dress on last nights show!!!!!)" Conner
"HI Bella. Would you please be our friend. We would be so happy. We love you on the show. We think your clothes looked
gorgeous on you on the show. You looked so great!!!" Snappy
"Hey Bella! I don't know what the judges problem was with your dress. I though it was super cute! Pals?" Tigger
"You're so cute!! Can we be pals? Good luck on the show!!" Mrs. Laci Belle
"Bella, I gotta be your friend, you are famous! Cali"
"Hope we can be pals, Bella Starlet!" Bunny
"love your little puppy and I hope she wins the whole show. Caleb & MAX"
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King DOGust the First to Declare Universal
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North Shore Animal League America Hosts Celebrity-studded Birthday Celebration on
Newly Proclaimed
“DOGust the First”
July 28, 2008, Port Washington NY - Pet lovers at North Shore Animal League America acknowledge that the actual
birth dates of most rescue dogs are unknown. To give these wonderful animals their much deserved recognition and celebration,
they are are holding a first annual doggie birthday bash on August 1, 2008, to be known hereafter as DOGust the First. They
will be declaring the first day of the eighth month of 2008 as DOGust the First, a universal birthday for rescue dogs everywhere.
To glorify the occasion, a very special canine, “King DOGust the First”, will herald the celebration for all his
shelter dog friends, with the shelter’s cats as honored guests.
The DOGust the First birthday party, open to the public, starts at 11 AM at the shelter, 16 Lewyt St., Port
Washington, and will feature refreshments, games and goodie bags for all adopters. There will be a presentation of animal-related
topics by Animal League experts and a humane education program for children offered by Rescue Ink. The Animal League will
offer a 50% discount for all adopters beginning Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3.
Beth Ostrosky, Animal League spokesperson, will host the event, with her own “best friend”
Bianca, helping King DOGust the First greet partygoers. Celebrity friends of the Animal League will join Beth, King DOGust
the First, and the shelter’s dogs to blow out the candles on a spectacular “bone” cake. The list includes:
- Mýa - Grammy award-winning recording artist and actress
- Rescue Ink - the Long Island-based animal rescue and humane
education group, known for their tough-guy images and hearts of gold when it comes to animals
- Josh Flitter – teen actor, star of the Nancy Drew
Movie and the upcoming Ace Ventura 3: Pet Detective;
- Vivien Cardone – teen actress, “A Beautiful
Mind”, the WB series Everwood, and starring soon-to-be released family film, All Roads Lead to Home
- Brandon Hannan – teen actor, The Sopranos and appearing
an upcoming feature film Our Lady of Victory with Ellen Burstyn;
- Hallie Kate Eisenberg – teen film, Broadway and commercial
actress;
- Eli the Chihuahua - pet celebrity, the 2007 Milkbone Dog Biscuit
box model
- Beth Joy Knutsen and Bella
Starlet Dog - competitors on the current CBS network show, Greatest American Dog.
While often times the age of animals is identifiable, their actual birth dates are not. ”A birthday celebration
is an opportunity to express our sentiments for one another. These wonderful animals are so full of life and love, and live
to please us,“ said Ms. Ostrosky, adding “Now we have a day set aside to honor them and return the unconditional
love and adoration they give us, day after day. These sweet animals crave our affection and company, so we can imagine the
warm feelings they will experience from all the extra attention on their special day, DOGust the First.”
To preview all of the dogs available for adoption at North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal shelter, and for directions to the shelter, visit www.AnimalLeague.org.
About North Shore Animal League America
North Shore Animal League
America, headquartered in Port Washington, NY, is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world.
The League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 20,000 pets into happy and loving homes every year.
Since being founded in 1944, they have placed closed to 1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened
homes. One of the first animal rescue agencies on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the League
rescued more than 1200 pets from the region, 1170 have been adopted and 22 reunited with their families.
The
League is home to the Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center, which provides 24-hour care for the pets sheltered at the League.
Every year the medical center takes care of more than 10,000 outpatient visits, administers more than 27,000 vaccinations
and performs over 14,000 free spay/neuter procedures for every adopted animal. The League also has a National Shelter
Rescue team, and offers a wide variety of programs such as a mobile adoption program, adoption counseling, a Public Education
Team and has created a community Pet Outreach Team. For more information on North Shore Animal League America visit
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"Hi! It's Rachel & Zazou from Pawsitive Productions & The Enlightened Canine. We're so happy to find you here!"
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Greatest American Dog: What's Funniest?
Tillman's a farter not a fighter.
50% (21)
The goal's to throw as many distractions as possible at the dogs and what could be more distracting than Brandy's
voice.
14% (6)
Bella just took an extra second to sit . . . cause she's a lady.
17% (7)
They already come with a fur coat so they probably don't need any other layers.
0% (0)
A dog is not a Barbie doll – a dog is a dog.
19% (8)
Total votes: 42 |
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Bella Starlet and her owner Beth Joy
– Bella Starlet is our only professional actress in the group. Beth Joy is her stage mom. Can anyone say "overboard?"
And
the other owners are shocked by Beth Joy arrives with Bella Starlet, who is decked out in leg warmers and a puffy vest. Seriously,
I hope this woman stays on because I know she is going to make for good television!
Beth Joy seems to
be the most excited about the challenge, of course. If you remember, her dog is the professional actress. If she doesn't nail
this, I hope she'll rethink the word professional.
While all of the other owners were hustling together, Brandy,
Travis, Beth Joy and David were left alone, like outcasts. Who knows though? That could create the best team of all.
"I think Bella Starlet is one of the prettiest little creatures I've
ever seen! Beth Joy shows a tremendous amount of love for her sweet little girl." Lulu
From: Jennifer Giacchi
To: Beth Joy Knutsen
Date: 9/19/2008
Subject: Common Interest -- Dogs & Rescues!
Hi Beth Joy! Saw you on Greatest American Dog. :) Noticed that we are connected via 2 intermediate
connections, figured I would drop you a line! I'm over in Colorado and own a professional pet sitting & dog walking company,
as well as being heavily involved in rescue dogs & fostering/volunteering with rescue groups. We are expecting a new foster
dog in the next few days, but you can see all our previous foster dogs on our website -- www.friendlyvisits.com, in addition to our two!!
This Thursday, look for:
-A photo-shoot as a challenge and Beth Joy and Bella Starlet being right at home with it.
AG
Hi Bella & BethJoy :)
I loved watching you on the show!! I have a pup that looks almost like you!! Her name
is Sassy. She is mixed too. Her mom is pomeranian and the dad is a poodle. I have her brother (Shaggy) also but he favors
his dad more. I hope to post some pics of them soon on my space. I will let you know when I get them on there so you &
your mom (BethJoy) can take a look.
I wish you the best with whatever you do!!! Janet
Courtney: Great! yay I see Bella Starlet Dog on there !!red carpet!
Courtney: Good to see that. Congrats.
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Greatest American Dog
July 9, 2008
 Who wants a biscuit? Make that, who wants $250,000 dollars?
Greatest American Dog, debuting Thursday (July 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS), is the canine answer to the reality talent
competition craze, bringing twelve owner-dog teams together to compete in challenges to “put the owners’ ability
to train their dogs to the test.” Each week one team, determined by a panel of canine critics, will be eliminated until
the final team will take home the $250,000 prize and wear the title of the Greatest American Dog. Although it might be hard
to pick a favorite — they’re all so cute! — get to know four top dogs and their proud owners. –Pamela
Warrick and Madeleine Desmond
Beacon
According to owner Brandy Yant of Irvine, Calif., her miniature schnauzer is “a tomboy
who dresses like a girl” and refuses to wear blue. Beacon’s favorite treat is to smell the flowers at the local
garden store. But this girly-girl doesn’t mind getting sweaty. “She’s really good at jumping hurdles,”
Yant brags. But no dog is perfect! “She was the first to poop in the house!” Brandy admits of her pooch, whose
middle name is Marie.
 Bella Starlet
Beth Joy Knutsen of New York City is a little more attached to her dog than most people.
Not only does she have a tattoo of her Chihuaha-lab mix, Bella Starlet, on her ankle, she tells PEOPLE, “Bella is my
soulmate.” And a star in the N.Y.C. pet community, says Knutsen, who is her publicist and manager. “In some ways,
she’s like Miss America. And when it comes to manners, she is so paw-lite.”
 Galaxy
Bella’s opposite might be Galaxy, a low-maintenance and athletic English pointer-Border collie
mix. Galaxy’s owner is J.D. Platt of Bend, Ore., who runs K9 Kings Entertainment, a traveling show with 11 performing
dogs. “As for dressing up dogs in frilly suits and pretty ribbons, there’s a time and a place for that and it’s
not here,” Platt says. “If it’s raining hard, she might get a Gortex coat. But this is a competition, not
a fashion show.”
 Kenji
If it looks like owner Elan Hagan of Portland, Ore., is fighting with her dog, she just might be.
Kenji, a 14-month-old giant schnauzer, is the biggest dog in the competition. She’s also a handful. “My dog is
as tall as I am but she’s still a puppy,” says Hagen. “Discipline is very important because these dogs are
bred to protect … I’m having to manhandle her more than the other [contestants].” But Kenji also gets rewarded
with trips to doggy day care and her favorite treat — cheese!
Cliff Lipson/CBS
"I’m rooting for you, Beth and Bella!!!!! Can’t wait to watch this show!!!!!?
Click on this link
from People Magazine to see a short article on the top 4 dogs for the new show starting tonight on Channel 2 at 8PM.
Bella
Starlet and Beth are our friends from NYC.
(and yes, that first comment is from me!!)
Carissa
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Greatest American Dog
SERIES: CBS, Thursday 8:00p (60 minutes)
Starring Jarod Miller, Wendy Diamond, Allan Reznik, and Victoria Stilwell
Dogs and their owners compete in different competitions to win the title of "Greatest American Dog" and $250,000.
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New York Post Linda Stasi
If you are a dog person, have I got a show for you. It's like dog camp but done as a reality show, Greatest
American Dog. 
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Boston Globe Matthew Gilbert
The dog-and-owner interplay ranges from the awesome and comic to the cringe-worthy.
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Hollywood Reporter Ray Richmond
This series turns out to be far less than the sum of its parts, with the human egos far surpassing the stupid
pet tricks in terms of relevance and screen time. And that’s wholly unfortunate.
30
Variety Staff (Not Credited)
This series could still do some reasonable ratings by summer standards, though those viewers that do sit
will have very little reason to stay; still, the shame is that the producers took what could have been an amusing lark and
initially sucked most of the life out of it by following the same-old unscripted-competition script so closely.
"The last group were those who were left being Travis/Presley, Brandy/Beacon, Beth Joy/Bella
Starlet and David/Elvis. Their theme was high school days after having trouble making up a theme. Although they knew nobody
else wanted them they decided to think of an amazing theme and hoped for the best."
"Beth Joy and actress Bella Star, a cute little mixed-breed
who also wears outfits (ugh) and is the "Pamela Anderson of dogs," according to Beth Joy. Way to aim for the stars, Beth Joy.
Way to aim for the stars. Oh, and according to the website, Beth Joy is a former Elaine (from Seinfeld) impersonator. And
has a tattoo of her dog. So...yeah. That's actually too much for me to even make a cohesive joke. Team Bark Wag High, consisting
of the leftover misfits from the other two teams, has a high school-themed routine. Brandy pretty much fails at everything
with Beacon, and the judges especially hate how she pushes Beacon down when she wouldn't sit on her own. Beth Joy has Bella
Starlet dance, which is kind of cute, though Beth Joy is really the star of the routine. The judges wanted a more varied performance.
David has Elvis kind of roll over and sit, which seemed dull to me, but the judges like how Elvis responded to David. Finally,
Travis has a funny routine with Presley where he frisks him and has him play dead, and the judges like their performance.
The judges name Brandy/Beacon, Beth Joy/Bella Starlet, and Michael/Ezzie as the weakest, and I pray to god that one of the
outfit-wearing dogs will be eliminated. Sadly, god apparently digs dogs in tutus, and my prayers go unanswered."
"
Home Coming at Bark and Wag High – Travis and Presley, Brandy and Beacon, Beth Joy and Bella Starlet, David
and Elvis.
"I thought the coolest theme was the “Home coming at Bark and Wag High”. All of the owners and pets
were dressed up in a high school theme and included a cheer where the dogs had to bark and wag their tails.
The bottom three owners/dogs based on the judge’s scores were:
- Brandy and Beacon
- Beth Joy and Bella Starlet
- Michael and Ezzie "
Greatest American Dog
The Premiere Was A Winner
In the premier episode of Greatest American Dog, we got to meet the cast and see where they will be living for the
next several weeks. Each week the dogs and their owners will go through an obedience challenge and an elimination challenge
to determine who will be the Greatest American Dog!
Let’s meet the cast:
Ron and Tillman, an English Bull Dog who loves
to skateboard
Travis and Presley, a Boxer loves to play
Laura and Preston, a Pomeranian
that can strike a pose
Michael and Ezzie, a Boston Terrier who enjoys watching television
David
and Elvis, a Parson Russell Terrier that enjoys long walks through Central Park
Elan and Kenji,
a Giant Schnauzer known to stop traffic and draw crowds
Laurie and Andrew, a Maltese who loves his squeaky
ball
JD and Galaxy, a Pointer/Collie mix does a fantastic back balance
Beth Joy and Belle Starlet,
Mutt (Chihuahua/Pomeranian/Retreiver) is Bi-Lingual
Brandy and Beacon, a Miniature Schnauzer loves her
stuffed animal that looks like her
Teresa and Leroy, a Border Collie who has done a couple commercials
Bill
and Star, a Brittany that is trained in field trials
Up first is the Dog Bone Challenge where they will determine the person that will get the stay in the lavish Golden
Bone Suite. This suite is all decked out in doggie friendly “grass” like carpet and treats galore to give the
winning dog a taste of the good life. The task this week is a doggie musical chairs where the owners are required to walk
their dogs around several boxes while the music plays, when the music stops, they need to have their canine companion sit
and stay.
First out is Brandy/Beacon, round 2 lost David/Elvis, round 3 Beth Joy/Bella Starlet weren’t quick
enough and seemed more interested in running around. Starting at round 4, they were out 2 teams at a time beginning with Ron/Tillman
and Travis/Presley followed by Elan/Kenji and Laura/Preston in round 5. In round 6 we lost Bill/Star and Laurie/Andrew and
taking us to the finals in round 7 we lost Teresa/Leroy. The finals were Michael/Ezzie and JD/Galaxy in a tight race but Micheal
just couldn’t seem to make Ezzie get up and stay.
Host Jarod Miller presented the golden bone key (it is actually
a gold key shaped like a bone) to Michael and was told that along with winning this challenge, he needed to nominate someone
to stay in the Dog House, a not so lush house with a sleeping bag and doggie bed out on the grounds of Canine Academy away
from the rest of the competitors. Micheal strategized that the Jack Russell might have an advantage so he sent David and Elvis
out to the dog house while the remaining competitors went to the main house and checked out the Golden Bone Suite. The competitors
and their dogs went back out and brought food and a mattress to David because they said they were all dog people and wanted
to make him as comfortable as possible. Awwwww!
This week’s elimination challenge is a talent show to test each
dogs basic skills. The talent show consisted of three groups of 4 dogs each with a theme. Although they competed in groups,
each competitor and their dog were based on their individual interaction and basic skills.
Team Aloha was up first
and cleaned up the beach with Theresa and Leroy, Star and Bill turned around and went backwards. Laura and Preston spoke and
pushed a ball, did high 5’s and lastly and Galaxy did through the legs and jumped on JD’s back then all dogs jumped
through hula hoops.
Up next was “Team Wag High”. This group consisted of Brandy & Beacon, Beth Joy
& Belle Starlet, David & Elvis and Travis & Presley but seemed to be the ones that nobody else wanted . The group
started out with a cheer (B-A-R-K Bark Wag High) and had the dogs bark, then wag their tails, then stand on their back legs.
Then each did their individual talent, the stand out in this group being David and Elvis with their stop, drop and roll routine.
Last group of Ron & Tillman, Elan & Kenji, Laurie & Andrew and finally Michael & Ezzie decided to
go with a 70’s theme of Disco Doggie. Decked out in afros and the oh so stylish polyester pants, the team danced their
way (literally with Elan and Kenji) through their routines with an exciting finish of Tillman riding his skateboard.
Final 3: Brandy/Beacon, Micheal/Ezzie, and Beth Joy and Belle Starlet
And the pair expelled from Canine Academy
<dramatic drumroll> Micheal and Ezzie. Sadly taking his fairwell lap around the stag with tears streaming,
speaking of the bond he has with his dog. Ezzie really didn’t look very sad though.
For the first episode it
wasn’t a bad show and I’m excited to see what kind of talent these doggies have that we haven’t been able
to see so far. My front runners would have to be JD and Galaxy or Bill and Star. I’ll be excited to see who will make
it the next step towards winning the $250, 000.00 prize and the title of Greatest American Dog."
"It's a good feeling to see dogs coming back to TV when it always makes for good, family entertainment. But seeing them in a new competitive reality show might be a little too hard to take, especially when dogs probably wouldn't have anything to do with reality shows if they had their way and could talk. I'd hate (or maybe secretly love) to hear what the dogs would say to their owners for subjecting them to an anthropomorphic version of "American Idol." Now CBS is assuming that people will want to see dogs competing in a similar format, though thankfully not attempting to sing the hits of the 70's. In "Greatest American Dog" (yes, I almost wrote "Hero" by accident), dogs will be competing in a Best in Show type of format. And it's downright fascinating that the dogs competing on the show are starting to look as human as their human counterparts.
What's even more fascinating
is that this reality show truly will resemble an anthropomorphic version of "American Idol", with similarities in some of the structure and
inside maneuvers usually kept from the public. Yes, in an alternate universe, we'd probably see "Idol" contestants with the
names of Galaxy, Elvis, or Bella Starlet. Instead, these are a mere three of the dog names you'll see on "Greatest American Dog" where the owners of these canines dress up their respective dogs in human clothing. If you've seen promotions showing the pictures of the dogs, they seem capable of as much Blue Steel as any human contestant on "Idol" during promotional photoshoots--along
with similar backgrounds. "
"You and Bella are on it! Did you see?
I saw the show last night. You guys make great cheerleaders!
Hope you guys go far. On http://www.yahoo.com/
Here's the link to the story - video recap of last night's primetime shows. But they had your pics as the front:
http://primetime.tv.yahoo.com/ " Christa
From matching outfits to a "bark" mitzvah, "Greatest American Dog" owners go nuts for their pets
WE ARE THE MAIN PIC/VIDEO ON FREAKIN' YAHOO...
"HA!" Collen
"oh. are you on tv? i didnt know. hehehe" Steve
"wow so impressive! great job and so exciting!" Jamie
"great episode" Lauren
"How PAWSOME is that? preeeecious!You are SOO in that video OMG..in a very funny way of course, but hey, pr
is pr...you know thats what they are trying to do to you in the show.. its funnyand I SO know you are going to take advantage
of it! I mean its a geat - no - its a PERFECT opportunityLOL...who doesn't love a little odd...i bet they will make
a skit about us on snl" Laura
" I was dying last night...I was holding my breath when
you were in the bottom 3...so glad you're still there...Bella looks like a real "STAR"... GOOOOOOD LUCK...KEEP UP THE GREAT
WORK..HEY, NOW YOU'RE A STAR TOO!" Andy
PREMIERE OF "GREATEST AMERICAN DOG" CHEWS THROUGH COMPETITION
AMONG CANINES 1.79-7 YEARS OLD (18-49 IN
DOG YEARS)
KoKo, a two-and-a-half-year old Shiba Inu belonging to CBS Photo Vice President Francis Cavanaugh, was
among the many canines tuning into last night’s GREATEST AMERICAN DOG broadcast.
CBS Research
Estimates It’s the Most Watched Telecast by Dogs Since "Lassie" In 1974
"Greatest American Dog" Marks Its
Territory Over ABC's "Ugly Betty" in Key Upscale Purebreds
The premiere of CBS's GREATEST AMERICAN DOG, a reality series that pits 12 teams of dogs and owners in a competition that
tests owners' skills in handling dogs, won its time period among dogs 1.79-7 years old (18-49 in dog years) and delivered
the highest prime time audience among canines since Lassie in 1974, according to the CBS data that hasn't been chewed apart
or eaten.
Airing against ABC's catfight comedy "Ugly Betty," GREATEST AMERICAN DOG premiered in first place in
dog-patrolled households, canine viewers, upscale purebreds, "Heinz 57" (mutt) adults and the advertiser coveted 1.79-7 years
olds.
GREATEST AMERICAN DOG captured cross-breed success, with particularly strength among golden retrievers,
beagles, terriers, female poodles ages 3.6-7.7 years old (25-54 in dog years) and the elusive young, male pit bull audience.
In contrast, time period competitor "Ugly Betty" captured Siamese cats and tiara-wearing Chihuahuas in the same timeslot.
Against NBC's "Last Comic Standing," GREATEST AMERICAN DOG won the entire mammal viewing audience, including dogs, cats, ferrets,
skunks and rodents.
GREATEST AMERICAN DOG also dominated the upscale canine audience, placing first with English
bulldogs, Akitas, Cavalier King Charles spaniels and Norfolk Terriers
Impressively, GREATEST AMERICAN DOG improved
on last year's "Ultimate Frisbee Competition" by +71%.
"Our testing audience with schnauzers in Vegas suggested
a high opening number, but this exceeds our wildest expectation," said CBS Research Chief David Poltrack when he saw the preliminary
numbers. Poltrack said the number should go even higher in Live Plus 7, factoring in dogs who know how to use
their paws to program their DVRs.
Viewers who missed last night's GREATEST AMERICAN DOG premiere can circle the
computer three times, sit down and watch the full episode on cbs.com and across the CBS Audience Network.
GREATEST
AMERICAN DOG was also quite popular among humans. The show premiered with a time period win in households (6.1/12),
viewers (9.46m), adults 25-54 (2.7/09) and adults 18-49 (2.1/08).
Updated Thursday ratings will be available this afternoon. Data on endangered species viewing has been postponed.
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THE 12 DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS MOVE INTO THE CANINE ACADEMY,
ON AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF THE PREMIERE EPISODE OF "GREATEST
AMERICAN DOG,"
ON A SPECIAL NIGHT, SATURDAY, JULY 12,
ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
Zoologist Jarod Miller To Host
Canine Officials Wendy Diamond, Allan Reznik and Victoria Stilwell To Judge
"Here's
To Man and Woman's Best Friend" — The 12 dogs and their owners move in to the Canine Academy mansion, evaluate their
competitors and compete for the luxury Dog Bone Suite, on an encore presentation of the premiere episode of GREATEST AMERICAN
DOG, on a special night, Saturday, July 12 (8:00–9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
As
the teams arrive at the mansion, the owners quickly begin to size up the other dogs and their owners. They first compete
in a Dog Bone Competition titled "Musical Chairs," which rewards the winning team the luxury Dog Bone Suite. The winning
team is also given the power to banish one team to the Dog House, which is a small, unassuming structure on the grounds of
the Canine Academy. The 12 teams will also compete in the first Best In Show Competition titled "Doggies Got Talent."
Their performances will be evaluated by the three judges who will then expel the first team from Canine Academy.
GREATEST
AMERICAN DOG is executive produced by R.J. Cutler, Stu Schreiberg and Stephen Kroopnick for Magic Molehill Productions, Inc.,
in association with Actual Reality Pictures and Triage Entertainment, Inc.
RATING: TVPG-L
"GO GO GO GO GO BELLA! Well so far, you're the MOST compassionate contestant Hope Bella comes across with
your personality too Will WIN the audience" Ruth
"Honestly, Bella is so adorable, she is my kind of dog!!! She's a New Yorker...need I say more????
C"
"Woohooo Cheering for Bella " Oreo Fluff- Cabrera
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Cheering for Bella Starlet Dog! | " Lucy
Chantilly Lace has waved at *BELLA STARLET*
go beth and canine pamela :) L
Congrats! D
Wow. Congrats on this major achievement of yours. Good luck in the competition Michael
Hi Bella
You are soooo cute and I love your outfits and your hair styles.
I asked Mommy to comb my hair like yours Missy
Hi Bella!
Great fun watching you on TV! Just stopping by in hopes of finding you having a wonderful summer so far! So wish
we could all get together and "ruff it up!" That would be the best summer ever!
Take care!
Woof, Tyler
WOOF! to you Bella Starlet.
My mama said you were so cute on the show Thursday night. I slept through it. I should probably try to stay awake
this Thursday.
Captain Jack
thanks for telling me about it.
congrats. Rich
Saw you on Greatest American Dog! It's our favorite show! You are adorable. Harley & Davidson
U Looked Pawsome On The Show
Thursday! Keep Up The Good Work! Cant Wait 2 C U This Week! Love Your Outfits Too! We Love U...
Your Friends, Samson &
Dalila
Licks & Hugs...
Thanks! Hey, saw you on the show! Way cool. Glad you did not get booted. lol
The
judges are harsh. I felt awful for the guy that did get booted. LL
Hi Beth,
I really enjoyed the show last week. You and Bella Starlet Dog were fun to watch! Looking forward to
seeing you both on the show again Thursday. Bella Starlet Dog is precious and I just want to kiss her cute, fuzzy,
face off-BOL!
Lori
"That is PAWSOME" Laura
omg that is so cute...I love the photo of you both. oh, that's terrible that someone could ever abuse an animal...there's
sick people in this world...on a lighter note...I've been telling all my doggie friends and dog walkers to watch YOUR show.
Hey, I wouldn't be surprised if you & Bella get your OWN reality show after this....you go girls GOOD LUCK THIS
WEEK....I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE SHOW AGAIN...Everyone I know that has seen it loves itLove, Andy
"LOVE the show! You guys rock!"
Bella in the wagon...It was SO cute!
Thank you for the add. We
wuff you on the show! You are very talented.
What a star you are!
You look so very pretty!
Cute pic, love the glasses! 
She is very, very pretty.
CBS wagging about 'Dog' reality
"the smug Beth Joy and her "actress" dog Bella Starlet"
WOOF! to you Bella Starlet.
My mama said you were so cute on the show Thursday night. I slept through it. I should probably try to stay awake
this Thursday.
Captain Jack
"RUFF! Bella Starlet I want to be your friend."
thanks beth
good luck with the show...I watched it last week with wendy and lucky
thanks for being a friend
of snuffy...he was gidgets bro
Gidget's also a Dawn Animal dog
xx gidget gormley
"awww bella is sooo cute!!!"
Chow Down
Mutt
If your little mutt is a rising star like
Bella Starlet, help her shine with the L.I.D. Sweet Potato & Fish Formula from Natural Balance.
Mutt
If your little mutt is a rising star like Bella Starlet, help her shine with the L.I.D. Sweet Potato & Fish
Formula from Natural Balance.
Hey,I also checked out your website,its paw-some.----:)
We really like you and your show.
Pix of us...from GAD, to CBS press party, to Playboy Mansion, Malibu Beach...so much fun!!:)
07.25.2008
THE DOGS BECOME SUPERMODELS FOR A DAY WHEN "GREATEST AMERICAN DOG" MOVES TO ITS NEW DAY AND TIME, WEDNESDAY,
JULY 30, ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
"Top Dog Model" - The dogs and owners spend time with
a photographer to come up with a themed photo to impress the judges, when GREATEST AMERICAN DOG moves to its new day and time,
Wednesday, July 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Back at Canine Academy, jealousy jeopardizes the relationship
between two of the owners, at the Dog Bone Competition, some owners are shocked to find out they don't know their dogs as
well as they think they do and, while taking a dip in the pool, Tillman displays his very special technique of water conservation.
For the Best In Show Competition, each dog/owner team spends time with a photographer to come up with a shot to impress
the judges. The fourth team is expelled from the Canine Academy.
DOG TEAMS:
BETH JOY and BELLA STARLET
New York (originally from Chicago)
Beth Joy's occupation: Bella's Acting Manager
Bella Starlet's breed: Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Shih-Tzu, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Pomeranian
mix (10 years old) |
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97169_D0077b.jpg -- Greatest American Dog -- The Fast and the Furriest--Beth
Joy and her dog Bella Starlet work together in the Dog Bone competition on GREATEST
AMERICAN DOG Thursday, July 24 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo:
Eric McCandless/CBS ©2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
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97156_D0029b.jpg -- GREATEST AMERICAN DOG -- Here's to Man and Woman's
Best Friend-- (From left to right) David, Beth Joy, Brandy and Travis go ÒbarkÓ to the prom in the first showcase challenge
on GREATEST AMERICAN DOG, premiering this Thursday, July 10 (8:00Ð9:00
PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
View / Download |
97113_D0805.JPG -- GREATEST AMERICAN DOG -- Here's to Man and Woman's
Best Friend--Teams compete in the first Dog Bone challenge Òmusical chairsÓ on GREATEST
AMERICAN DOG, premiering Thursday, July 10 (8:00Ð9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
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97122_D0179.JPG -- GREATEST AMERICAN DOG -- GREATEST
AMERICAN DOG-- BETH JOY and BELLA STARLET New York City (originally from Chicago, Illinois)
Beth Joy's occupation: Managing Bella Starlet's canine career Bella Starlet's breed: Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Shih-Tzu,
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever and Pomeranian mix Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved... |
"Nice!" Kevin
"It was gr8 meeting u yesterday. I still cannot believe it LoL. please visit Dakota n i anytime ur in town. We're big
fans." Peter
"Hope you MAKE it through week THREE!" Ruth
"You hung in there! YEAH BETH! Yes, I cried AGAIN!" Ruth
"Love u" Paula
"Congrats" Carlos
"Nice work! U deserved a break this wk! Didn't go out to stay home & watch you guys! so cool!!! she looked great
this week. We can't wait to see Bella modeling! I bet she is the best." Love you! Suzi, Coali & Rox
"Great pic!" Kim
"We just love watching you on Greatest American Dog. You are such a cutie. Good luck on the show." Baby Girl
"We just love watching you on Greatest American Dog. You are such a cutie. Good luck on the show." Baby Girl
Rich
congrats beth
that's so great.
really happy for you guys
Greatest American Dog update. Tune in to our show that now airs Wednesdays at 8pm on CBS starting July 30th. This week
is dog modeling and you know Mme. Bella Starlet is always ready for her close-up...
"AWESOME..I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS! I saw the coming attractions last week...Bella is going to "kill" the competition
this week...with her looks!!! ugh...I wish I could have "shot" the session. GOOOOOOOOOD LUCK...YOU BIG "STARS" !!! the
exposure on tv is amazing!!! you girls will be working forever in this business....I wouldn't be surprised if you had your
OWN reality show...I could just picture it now...a pet talk show...with you interviewing other pets & their owners...Bella
sitting there pretty on your lap or next to you...!!! ok got to get back to work " Andy
"Bella. I love the clothes that your Mommy dresses you in. Never change..You look fabulous!! xoxoxoxo I am rooting for
you :)" Rosie
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Jonathan Storm: TV critics show 'Mad Men' love
By Jonathan Storm
Inquirer Television Critic
The Inquirer's Jonathan Storm is reporting this week from the television critics press tour in
Beverly Hills. These items originally appeared in his blog, "From the Source," at www.philly.com/philly/blogs/from_the_source.
'Mad Men' cleans up. AMC's Mad Men, which returns for its second season next Sunday, won three of the 11
Television Association Critics Awards Saturday night. Stars Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss got so excited, they were smoking
real cigarettes at the after-party.
The show, set in the '60s, features extensive retro dress and behavior, including billows and billows of smoke from herbal
cigarettes. But a lot of the actors puff the real ones when the cameras stop.
The critics named Mad Men - top drama in the Emmy race with 16 nominations - as outstanding new program, outstanding
drama, and program of the year.
HBO's John Adams took down two TCA awards, for outstanding achievement in movies, miniseries and specials, and individual
achievement in acting, for star Paul Giamatti.
NBC's 30 Rock matched that performance. It was named best comedy, and star and chief cook and bottle washer Tina
Fey got the best comic-acting award.
"It's a great time to be in broadcast television, isn't it?" she enthused. "It's like being in vaudeville in the '60s."
Later, when accepting the best-comedy show award, she apologized: "The rest of the cast could not be here tonight because
NBC is broke."
Two PBS programs got prizes: The War, for news and information, and WordGirl, for best children's program.
Saturday Night Live impresario Lorne Michaels won the career achievement award, and HBO's The Wire received
the Heritage Award, which is given to a program that ran at least five seasons and "whose content has had a positive impact
on TV, society and popular culture."
John Adams executive producer Tom Hanks showed up to accept the show's award, which gave everybody a thrill.
Mad Men's Hamm underscored the current celestial vs. swampy duality of TV when he accepted the drama prize. He thanked
Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Flavor of Love, Rock of Love, and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
"for pushing the envelope so far that way, that there was a place . . . where we could sneak in."
Going to the dogs. Who wants to hang out with puffed-up actors and moneybags producers at the big Hollywood party
when there are cool dogs in the house?
Several contestants from CBS's
awwwww-inspiring Greatest American Dogs showed up with their humans this weekend at the big star party thrown by the network at L.A.'s
latest trend-central club, Boulevard3.
From Rancho Santa Margarita, down in Orange County, there was little Beacon, the miniature schnauzer, with his momma, Brandy
Yant.
And Bella Starlet Dog, who flew all the way out from New York City with her buddy,
Beth Joy Knutsen. Bella has her own business card ("Professional Dog Actress Extraordinaire"). She's a Chihuahua, Labrador,
Pomeranian, shih tzu mix, with a little Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever thrown in, said Knutsen, who traced her ancestry
via DNA.
Also there was Tillman the English bulldog, who is equally at home on skateboards and snowboards, said his daddy, Ron Davis
of Oxnard, Calif.
"Tillman may be chunky, but he loves to go fast," said Davis.
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