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This week the TODAY show featured a different "Housewife" subbing forĀ  vacationing Kathie Lee, co-hosting the 10 a.m. hour with Hoda. I loved the idea from the start but was nervous for the ladies; that is a lot to take on! I am happy to say that they ALL did great jobs. OC HW Tamra and her husband Simon stopped by the dorm room for a debrief yesterday after the show ....




(By the way - we scored them Billy Elliot tickets.)

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39 Comments
06/29/2009 - 1:29am
Jo Ann

Dear Andy I love to watch you on the reunion shows you are very fair and really ask all the right questions I cannot watch the kids from NYC it really makes me so sad they all need parents who actually care what their kids are doing or maybe their parents are just to busy to look out for them so so sad

06/27/2009 - 10:51am
Kathy Rodgers

Andy, the real housewives of Knoxville, Tn! YEEHAW! We would kill all the other's rating's!

06/24/2009 - 7:36pm
Viewer

How about "Housewifes of Sacramento"? That should be very interesting. Select ages between 50 & 60.....add some age to these shows.

06/24/2009 - 7:35pm
ladyrogue

Andy: Boy talk about a sheep going into a lyons den on these reunions, I have to give it to you, man, you are the best.
I enjoy watching the 'wives of OC" out of all the Wives shows. The characters, I think, that are the best and true to their personalities are Tamara, Lori and Jenna for OC, the other three? One is too judgemental, one too phoney cutsey cutsey and the last one...oh boy, airhead! I think Gretchen should not be on the show anymore.
Now the gals from NY, they are something else; they are most entertaining, but that Kelly and Ramona....Kelly is a snob, I'm sorry but she should be tossed from the show; Ramona always seems like she's on hyperdrive, she can't make up her mind what she thinks she wants and as for her husband Mario, he's so into himself he's pathetic, ugh! Jill, Luann and Bethanny got it all together. Bethanny, I love her! She takes no BS from anyone.

But all in all, Andy, the shows are most entertaining. And I love to see the way you handle these drama queens!

06/22/2009 - 12:35pm
Janet

I'd love to see The Real Housewives of Dallas, TX, but instead of the typical 40+ aged women, use a younger cast of 20somethings. There are plenty of well-off, married professionals and/or housewives with interesting lifestyles in their 20s/early 30s around here. I'll even volunteer to be the first in the group. :)

06/22/2009 - 11:13am
zachery

Real Housewives of Birmingham, Alabama = $$$

06/22/2009 - 10:11am
Viewer

Once Bernie Kerik appeared I immediately understood how you found this group in New Jersey.

06/22/2009 - 9:46am
Jonathan

I watched the NY and OC versions of the show occasionally, but the NJ version was nauseating. These women have a collective IQ of a grapefruit and live their lives like they belong to a cult. Can you just say EW!

06/22/2009 - 9:35am
Bart

Andy,

Were you also offended last season when Tamara said Slade's attire at the party was 'so gay'? I don't remember you saying anything in your blog or calling her out on it.

06/22/2009 - 9:18am
Alicia

Andy,
I think you do a great job with the reunion shows. Everyone gets an equal opportunity to comment on your questions, and you don't seem biased. I understand your comment about being offended by Joe's "gay" remarks. He used bad judgment, and should not be excused from what he did. I don't understand how people can give passes to individuals who make those types of comments, no matter the intent. I guess you don't understand until the comments target you, your race, religion or culture directly.

06/22/2009 - 7:26am
Mike the Roofer

Andy, can anyone explain how a plasterer can build a mansion like Joe Guidice has done? G&G Decorative Plasterers is not well known. The only thing he is known for is not paying his subcontractors. (he doesn't even have his own crew, he subs it out)

Listen, I'm a NJ roofer and have laid more roofs than this juicehead has plastered walls. And I'm in commercial construction which is bigger money.

so i ask, wtf?

06/21/2009 - 9:12pm
Viewer

Andy.... The Real Housewives of Austin Texas.... $$$

Love,
Samantha

06/21/2009 - 12:53pm
harpz

The Housewives of NJ has definitely been the best so far! I totally believe that Danielle is out of her mind! The things she discusses with her children is totally outrageous. Her true character definitely came out when she was discussing the fight with her children after the dinner! I could not believe the things she was saying. Danielle is definitely about drama and she needs to be taken to task and knocked down a peg or two.

06/21/2009 - 12:12pm
Viewer

Ok yeah maybe one little gay comment isn't a big deal, but Joe made references to gay people several times.

1. He called the dance instructor gay
Danielle said HEY WATCH IT or something to that effect
2. Then Joe again says "come on he is so gay"
3. The Joe AGAIN says this is the gayest thing I've ever done

cant he use a different word. Is his vocabulary THAT small? Oh he is a millionaire he doesn't have to be smart.

06/21/2009 - 10:49am
Viewer

Andy
You took offense to Joey's off-hand comment, which I think was ment inocently. No one seems to take offense to all the negative conotations against Italian-Americans. I think Bravo has put the Italtian-American community in a very bad light, in up coming filming there is even Mob connections mentioned. Theresa outburst is chalked up to being "just an Italian". I think Bravo needs to appologize.

06/21/2009 - 9:57am
Viewer

I'm glad you said you were offended by Teresa's husband on the reunion show. The looks on their faces, priceless!

Glad you have class Andy, at least someone there did!

06/21/2009 - 8:57am
Jennifer

Andy,

I think you do a great job on BravoTV. I love the Real Housewives of OC and NY. It's a shame that BravoTV tries to broaden the spectrum of this series by going to other cities and getting women to participate who have no class or integrity like Atlanta and New Jersey. I feel this is a detriment to women who live in these cities, who work hard and is a reflection on them and their behavior as well. I agree with Ms. Gambino's remark BRAVO TV needs to due a background check on future shows of Real housewives series.

06/21/2009 - 12:56am
Angry Turnip

Great chat with Tamara, she seems nicer and calmer than on her show, maybe a little editing going on with RHOC? Simon is the quiet type, seems like the real deal. I still clench my teeth through TFS but it was definitely better with Veronica Webb and really liked Miz interacting with the designers in his workroom. He really should be the mentor instead of the judge. He shined for a couple of seconds instead of nothing but snarky comments. All in all the show needs major retooling and could be a better show if there is a season 2 but if it's the same then I'm outta there.

Last comment - Love, love the New Jersey women but I'm offended that you were offended by Joe's comment. It's like any minority that jumps at the chance to take something as a slight and immediately thinks someone is slammin' them. You're a great guy and I'd think you had all the confidence in the world to ignore something that could be taken two ways. Mazel.

06/20/2009 - 7:31pm
SPOT ON

Yeah Andy! Thank you so much for saying Joe's comment was offensive. It WAS! If you listen carefully and read the subtitles Joe said, "HE IS SO GAY!" after the dance instructor corrected him. His comment about "this is gay" referring to the dancing was inappropriate but typical guido who lacks self confidence in his own manhood. However, to directly say, with subtitles included for clarity to the viewers, Joe Guidice clearly stated the dance instructor was so gay and that is OFFENSIVE! Would Teresa appreciate me calling her husband an insecure, little Italian guido who wears wife beaters and is stuck in the 90s? I mean Teresa it is just a saying ya know that all my friends and I say! THANK YOU . . . thank you very much!
Andy-thanks for calling her out! Don't be bullied by those mean girls!

06/20/2009 - 2:25pm
Viewer

when the world are you going to have more full episodes of nj housewives online?!

06/20/2009 - 2:00pm
Simon

Andy, As always, thanks again for your hospitality. Billy Elliot was fantastic, and dinner at Joe Allen was superb. Your team at Bravo and NBC we very gracious, and made us feel at home the whole time in NYC.
Thanks

06/20/2009 - 1:11pm
Jake

Andy, I have a fetish, you!!! You are so DAMN HOT!!!!!!! You are THE most handsome man to walk the earth!!! Lust you!!!

06/20/2009 - 12:20pm
Viewer

Go Theresa. You are an absolute doll. Funny, honest, loving. The best of all of them. Great family. great husband. A joy to watch.

06/20/2009 - 9:08am
dyan

love, love, you..i look forward to when you interview people, it's really fun to watch...
i respect the fact that you were offended at teresa's husand's remark, but i'm surprised that you didn't realize that it was just a term that he uses and one that alot of people use without malice..
i have tried several times to post a comment to you and it hasn't been posted..what's up with that? this has happened before to me on the housewives boards and it is very fustrating. i'm a loyal fan of bravo, and this really upseting

06/19/2009 - 11:00pm
sydney

Andy,
Everyone seems to forget that Juicy Joe also was calling one of the instructors Gaylord, I think that is when Danielle told him to knock it off. How did Nene do on the Today Show?

06/19/2009 - 9:07pm
Viewer

Hi Andy, new to Bravo TV and the Real Housewives. I caught the last 5 epidsodes of NJ. Where can I find the first 7 episodes? Would really love to watch them. Love the show! Thanks!

06/19/2009 - 8:25pm
Viewer

Dear Andy:

You're a genius, really. I've never, ever been so riveted by television: from the Housewives franchise to your various L.A.-based creations.

I don't want to stop watching -- ever. But. And here is the BUT. Some of the kids (Danielle Staub's, all the kids in your new Prep series) are in psychological danger. I will have to force myself to stop watching if you at Bravo continue to aid and abet in this. You're a genius, and you're not the devil, and I know you can find interesting people for the trainwrecks who are not so actively abusing their children. You can also refrain from using misguided teens (from the loser prep schools and the one from Stuyvesant) and putting their lives on display. It's just not right.

Please, please, do the right thing. I know you are better than this.

I also want to commend the camera crews and producers who work on your reality shows -- some of them deserve combat pay.

So, Andy, congratulations on your well-earned success. You are the boy genius of TV and you keep us mesmerized.

Sincerely,

Terry

06/19/2009 - 6:02pm
Jessica

I love the N.J housewives it's refreshing that they are not trying to push their products/books on us and are being fabulous housewives! Please I hope the rest of the housewives can learn by their examples and tone it down, I am so sick of the one hour infomercials. I am looking forward to the reunion, can't wait!

06/19/2009 - 5:35pm
Viewer

His comments were offensive. If he made fun of any other group I cannot believe anyone would be defending him. I thought Teresa's comments defending him at the dinner in response to Danielle was a bit biased. It is bigotry. Good for Danielle for opening her mouth. That group is full of neanderthals.

06/19/2009 - 5:30pm
SF

Andy - were you really offended by Joe's comment? I don't think he meant any harm by it; it truly is just an expression. Probably not "PC", but get over it. Danielle was being dramatic. ugh. Am sick of her. Love Teresa & her little family. Lovely.

06/19/2009 - 1:01pm
Mizpoohster

Andy,

You are the best host!

06/19/2009 - 12:48pm
Viewer

Andy- Good for you for calling our Teresa's husband!!!

06/19/2009 - 12:37pm
Viewer

Hey Andy- I usually think you are right on in the stuff you say- but I have to agree with someone else's comment. I'm sorry you took offense... but WHY?! Teresa was right that it is VERY commonly used as a figure of speech, and in no means is to be taken personal. I would think after all the hate mail you get (which is totally uncalled for and ridiculous) that you would have a thicker skin than that!

06/19/2009 - 12:32pm
Miller

Andy I thought Veronica Webb was fantastic on the Fashion Show last night. Can we take Kelly off the show and add Veronica, PLEASE???????????

06/19/2009 - 11:40am
Viewer

Andy,

I just saw the video where you state you were offended by Joe's gay comment. Come on are you serious? Why is it ok for gays to make gay comments, but straight people can't?

06/19/2009 - 11:18am
VA gal

Andy,
Loved the clip! I want you to know I am really sorry if you found Joe's comment offensive. I think it was, "This is the gayest thing I ever did" or something close to that. I don't think he meant to be insulting(at least I hope not) I took it like when I do something ditzy at work, or say something airheaded and I go,"Oops I am acting like a blond."(I am a redhead)or some reference to a blond moment, etc. Lots of gay man are fashion conscious and can put an outfit together(snap!), talented designers, wonderful artists,singers, and dancers and lots of straight men, like my dear hubby of 20 yrs. are not comfortable or skilled in most of the above mentioned areas. Anyway, i hate to think you were rubbed the wrong way! I think you are a genius! Bravo has the juiciest shows out there :)

06/19/2009 - 11:14am
Kate Gambino

Umm.. hey Andy, why doesn't Bravo just film NJ in the Chateau salon 24/7. Sounds like all the drama happens in the little armpit of a salon in a tiny strip mall in NJ.

Also, Bravo should hire fact checkers to look into these womens backgrounds before filming. This season of NJ is putting lives at risk, don't you think?

06/19/2009 - 11:00am
Viewer

Shut up Andy and let people talk. That's so gay :)

06/19/2009 - 8:50am
misael

Andy you're so cute!!! The perfect host.

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