Teams announced for Greatest American Dog
This July CBS will be airing Greatest American Dog, a new reality competition show hosted by zoologist Jarod Miller. Twelve owner / dog teams will come from across the country to live together and participate in challenges that test the owner’s ability to train his/her dog. Each week the judges, who include Wendy Diamond, Allan Reznick, and Victoria Sitwell, will eliminate one team. The last team will go home with the title and $250,000.
Greatest American Dog starts July 10th at 8 p.m. on CBS. Get to know the twelve teams after the jump.
The 12 teams competing on the show are…
BETH JOY and BELLA STARLET
New York
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)
BILL and STAR
Texas
Bill’s occupation: Building Maintenance
Star’s breed: Brittany (7 years old)
BRANDY and BEACON
California
Brandy’s occupation: Fashion Designer
Beacon’s breed: Miniature Schnauzer (1 years old)
DAVID and ELVIS
New York
David’s occupation: Doctor
Elvis’ breed: Parson Russell Terrier (2 years old)
ELAN and KENJI
Oregon
Elan’s occupation: Aspiring Dog Salon Owner
Kenji’s breed: Giant Schnauzer (1 year old)
J.D. and GALAXY
Oregon
J.D.’s occupation: Dog Entertainer
Galaxy’s breed: English Pointer Border Collie and Labrador mix (9 years old)
LAURA and PRESTON
California
Laura’s occupation: Film Producer
Preston’s breed: Pomeranian (5 years old)
LAURIE and ANDREW
Virginia
Laurie’s occupation: Doggy Day Care Owner (former fitness trainer)
Andrew’s breed: Maltese (5 years old)
MICHAEL and EZZIE
California
Michael’s occupation: Aspiring Comic
Ezzie’s breed: Boston Terrier (2 years old)
RON and TILLMAN
California
Ron’s occupation: Construction Manager
Tillman’s breed: English Bull Dog (3 years old)
TERESA and LEROY
Virginia
Teresa’s occupation: Dog Sitter (former high school Latin teacher)
Leroy’s breed: Border Collie (5 years old)
TRAVIS and PRESLEY
California
Travis’ occupation: Bartender
Presley’s breed: Boxer (1 years old)
Marley and Me Teaser Trailer
20th Century Fox has released the teaser trailer for the big screen adaptation of Marley & Me. I’ve never read John Grogan’s New York Times bestselling book, but I’ve heard from friends that it is both hilarious and heartwarming. And it seems to me that anyone who has ever had a pet would be able to relate with this story. But many of those same friends were shocked at the typical romantic comedy-esque casting of Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. And the short teaser below doesn’t quarm my uninformed preconceptions with the duo. Tell me what you think in the comments!
The official book cover description follows: The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.
Marley quickly grew into a barreling, 97-pound streamroller of a Labrador Retriever, a dog like no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged into drywall, flung drool on guests, stole women’s undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry. Obedience school did no good —Marley was expelled. Neither did the tranquilizers the veterinarian prescribed for him with the admonishment, “Don’t hesitate to use these.”
And yet, his heart was pure. Just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. He shared the couple’s joy at first pregnancy, and their heartbreak over miscarriage. He was there when babies finally arrived and when the screams of a 17-year-old stabbing victim pierced the night. Marley shut down a public beach and managed to land a role in a feature-length movie, always winning hearts as he made a mess of things. Through it all, he remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at wit’s end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.
Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.
source: marleyandmemovie