Sure, ABC, carry the Spelling Bee Nationwide now why don't you...

[ScreamingMeemie]

while my daughter was relegated to ESPN...

http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2006/05/03/383038.html

ABC to Show Spelling Bee in Prime Time

WASHINGTON - For the first time in its 79-year history, the National Spelling Bee _ the original "reality TV" _ will go prime time for next month's drama-filled finals. Thanks to recent movies, books and even a Broadway musical, young spellers are suddenly hot. After 12 years of showings by the sports cable network ESPN, the final rounds of the two-day Scripps National Spelling Bee will be shown live Thursday evening, June 1, on the ABC network.


***Actually, as besotted with the Bee as we've been since our daughter competed, this is a good move IMHO.

[ChoralScholar]

1. With this country's obsession with all things

ball-related... we're lucky they're showing it at all.

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. We're addicts over here. The time we spent with Nicole in D.C.

for the Bee was incredible. I have never been/ probably will never be again involved in such an amazing experience.

[AngryAmish]

3. This is so cool

I guarantee huge ratings.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

4. I didn't get coverage, either.

I was the best speller at my school and participated in UIL all four years, going to State (in Texas) every time.

[billyskank]

5. That is an outrage!

:grr:






:hi:

[LynneSin]

6. So when will we have "Spelling with the Stars"

Champion grade school spelling bee champs team up with C-List celebrities for a spell-off

[ScreamingMeemie]

7. I'm signing my daughter up TODAY!!!

:hi:

[LynneSin]

8. Ooo, wonder what C-List Celebrity you'll get?

For your daughter she can have:


Sally Kirkland - Oscar Nominated actress now red-carpet buffoon


MC Hammer - Multi-Platinum rap star now bankerupt preacher

or


G Gordon Liddy - former Nixon staffer now rabid repuke spokesperson


Who do you choose to team up your daughter with for "Spelling with the Celebrities"

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. Ooooo! MC! MC!

I always loved his pants!!!! :hi:

[bumblebee1]

10. Who do you think will win that one, LynneSin?

n/t

[LSdemocrat]

11. Gotta replace Monday Night Football with something