Movies & TV - Dec. 21, 2009
Natalie pulls down the prize on "Survivor: Samoa"
Russell may have been the master -- arguably the best player in the history of CBS series "Survivor" -- but it was Natalie who walked away with the $1 million grand prize on Sunday night. How did she do it? Erinn Lobdell, a Milwaukee resident and second-runner up on last season's "Survivor: Tocantins," has a theory. While Russell mastered the strategy of the game, he allowed Natalie to dominate the social aspect.
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Movies & TV - Dec. 18, 2009
Stage set for "Survivor" finale
Survivor: Samoa wraps up Sunday night with a live broadcast. Our expert can't wait.
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Movies & TV - Dec. 11, 2009
"Survivor: Samoa" blog -- Russell takes command
Episode 13 featured a double-elimination twist, but the show seems to be hurtling toward a predictable finish: Russell continues to dominate.
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Movies & TV - Dec. 4, 2009
"Survivor: Samoa" -- an insider's look at Episode 12
The "Survivor" auction is always a crowd pleaser, and not just because we get to see a bunch of skinnies eat.. You have got to love an auction, because it really distinguishes the people who are playing to the end from the people who are playing for a seat on the jury.
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Movies & TV - Nov. 20, 2009
"Survivor: Samoa" -- An insider's look at Episode 10
After a sluggish start, the action is heating up "Survivor: Samoa." Thursday night's episode featured outstanding strategic maneuvering and a couple interesting twists.
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Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 13, 2009
"Survivor: Samoa" -- An insider's look at Episode 9
Things are really starting to heat up in Samoa. Every time you think that Foa Foa's goose has been cooked, the team manages to remain in control of this game.
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Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 6, 2009
"Survivor: Samoa" -- An insider's look at Episode 8
The episode was aptly named "All Hell Breaks Loose." Former contestant Erinn Lobdell, who is following the action for OnMilwaukee.com, says that's what happens if you break the rules.
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Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 30, 2009
"Survivor: Samoa" Episode 7 -- A strategy session
As numbers are starting to dwindle, the castaways see a tribal merge on the horizon and they are starting to play accordingly.
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Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 23, 2009
"Survivor: Samoa" Episode 6: A true survival test
The game of "Survivor" is pretty serious business. It tests your mental toughness as much as it test your physical strength. On Day 15, only two weeks into a nearly six-week journey, we already are seeing signs of people beginning to break down.
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Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 16, 2009
An insider's look at "Survivor: Samoa"
As the action heats up on the popular CBS series, we asked Erinn Lobdell, third-place finisher on "Survivor: Tocantins" for her thoughts.
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