VIP Passport, a new late night series that kicks off November 3 in select markets features a group of folks from various reality series flying to some of the hottest night spots around the globe and having the time of their lives while kicking back with famous photographers, artists, designers, musicians, and whatever vapid hair-gelled meat puppets the producers decide to throw into the mix. Bored viewers who tune into the show will also be given the chance to win a new car every week, details of which can be found on the show's site, which will launch later this week along with a schedule and channel listing. The idea for the series came to the three producers, Larsen, Julien Lecomte and Dax Lugo while watching old videos of past parties at Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion. I think the point that may have escaped them is that they were actually in the Playboy Mansion at the time, which, you know, may have added to the enjoyment just a little bit.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
10-22-2006 @ 3:05AM
Sara Dovale said...
In this day and age, with my trusty TIVO (if it's even in my market) I have no problem watching a show I wouldn't normally watch if it means I could win a car...I know I can't be the only one thinking this...
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10-24-2006 @ 2:42AM
Beth said...
It's actually really nice to see a show based on reality with some substance nowadays. I found VIP Passport's myspace page - www.myspace.com/vippassport - and I'm excited to see it's premiere. Yes, it's definitely a bonus that I could possibly win a car ;)
One of the cast, Trishelle, was on the real world and stirred up alot of drama. It'll be interesting to see if any drama plays out in this show.
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10-24-2006 @ 12:04PM
Tom said...
Yep, winning a car definitely works for me. I'll watch/TIVO this puppy for sure. Saw this at PajamasMedia: http://snipurl.com/10asa...they're giving away MB SL550s, Porsche Caymans and Hummers! Also read somewhere that Cartel, Pink Spiders and Jonezetta will be on the show.
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10-24-2006 @ 12:08PM
Tom said...
Oops. That link didn't work. Try this: http://snipurl.com/10atg
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10-24-2006 @ 7:42PM
Chad said...
This show looks terrible. Why fill up Tivo space with a show about reality starts who get to chat or hang out with famous people.
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10-24-2006 @ 8:09PM
Beth said...
Chad, clearly you need to spend more time learning correct grammar, and less time being a T.V. critic to a show you've never seen and no nothing about.
Did you even bother to check out they're press release? Hmmm....maybe that's way beyond Mr. Chatty Chad.
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10-25-2006 @ 6:59PM
JustlikeHeavy said...
The show has a myspace page - Just found it. VIP MYSPACE
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10-27-2006 @ 4:28PM
Bolderincolorado said...
OMG I just saw some clips from the show! Rachel Sterling is SFH!
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10-28-2006 @ 12:50PM
Emmabro said...
Cool looking show. Just went to their website vippassport.tv. Very classy site!! Hope the show is as good as it looks… Want that car!!
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10-28-2006 @ 1:24PM
Tom said...
Yes, VIP's site is up (and I just entered for the SL550!). Emmabro, you're right, the site does look classy. Looks like lots of pix of Rachel, BTW...Bolderincolorado, sounds like you'd be interested. And speaking of Colorado, there's a OneRepublic music vid; I guess they were on the show?
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10-31-2006 @ 12:07AM
Bullen said...
I want that SL550; how badass is that car? They should race it in the f'ing show! BTW, WTF is Jonezetta? And aren't we f'ing sick of trishelle already? And Where the hell did this Rachel chick come from?
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11-04-2006 @ 2:39AM
Dan said...
There is NO content! What is this show about! On Tivo it’s tagged as an infomercial. This is not a TV show. Are you people blind? They are selling your contest info, pay per click web hosting, and flagrant product placement? Just look at how they filmed it. BTW Sara Dovale, Beth, Tom, and Emmabro, ya’ll are very transparent. Are you being paid by the producers for lavishing praise on this lame excuse of a show? (as if I has to ask.)
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11-05-2006 @ 5:56AM
kathy said...
WARNING: VIP PASSPORT IS A PHONY. i was one of the extras on the set, part of the one day shoot.. and they claim that it was shot in 3 locations..
BULLSHIT.
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW
IT WAS ALL SHOT IN ONE HOLLYWOOD CLUB. PATHETIC. VIP PASSPORT IS A FAKE. A WANNABE CELEBRITY SHOW WITH REALITY STARS WHO ARE TRYIN TO BE ACTRORS. THIS IS THEIR WAY OF STARDOM. HOW SAD. EVEN THEIR BAD ACTING IS QUITE OBVIOUS THAT NOTHING IS REAL. ITS FUNNY TO WATCH THEM AS IF THEY ARE LIVING THE LIVES THEY DO EVERYDAY. AS IF IT WAS THAT GLAMOUROUS. THEY EVEN HAD TO HIRE PROFEESIONAL DANCERS ON STAGE TO ACT LIKE LOCALS BECAUSE THE PEOPLE THEY HIRED COULD NOT EVEN DANCE.
DO NOT BE MANIPULATED
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11-05-2006 @ 4:00PM
Emmabro said...
An “extra”? Ha….sounds like a bit of jealously there. I watched the show and even though the acting is not quite there, it was entertaining. I have seen worse acting on some of the soaps. As far as the one location I wouldn’t know about that since I was not there. The other places they visit are not in “one location” so not sure what you are talking about. Also….what is wrong with hiring professional dancers. Most TV shows that have dancers do just that. All sounds like “Sour Grapes” to me. Emmabro
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11-06-2006 @ 6:17PM
Bolderincolorado said...
Eh, I'm on the fence about it; it was listed as paid programming, I looked up LUX entertainment and their statement was "We're independent, we don't work within the framework of the studios and we wanted complete control over our content."
It sounds like a positive step, yeah sure there was some product placement, but I'm sure that an hour of airtime doesn't come cheap, and if this is going to be the new mode of television, I think it bodes well that people are able to create their own content and can avoid having the networks screw it up.
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11-06-2006 @ 6:40PM
Faithlessthewonderboy said...
That's freaking weird; this is a legit show being run as paid programming? It can't be that big of a scam if its on nationwide, I mean they promise to give away a car, that means they have to give it away right? Aren't there rules about this kind of thing?
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11-06-2006 @ 8:39PM
JustlikeHeavy said...
I think the car giveaway is legit, I read the terms on the website and it seems pretty clear to me. It looks like they're giving away the Mercedes first.
About the show, I definitely thought it was different, like it wasn't a reality show. The wikipedia entry says it's scripted; which it seemed like.
I'm curious about where they're going with this.
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11-07-2006 @ 4:01PM
Storveenskog said...
This show looks like fire i belief itself. the girls is speacilly my fravorite. When isn't clear for the time of the show to be on, but envarall, I am astratced.
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11-08-2006 @ 4:08PM
Trent the Legend said...
Alright, I found the contest for the mercedes giveaway on their site, and I looked them up. Apparently all you have to do is register on their site and you can enter every day.
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11-10-2006 @ 7:21AM
Morbus said...
Hi
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