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The Joe Schmo Show - Season One Uncensored

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When this show first aired, I was HOOKED! And now that I own the first season on DVD, I'm reminded of why I got hooked.

As for my review of the DVD, I have few gripes, and plenty of praise!

The luxury of seeing the show in DVD quality is of course a plus. And I like that they included the "Coming up next" sections that came right before a commercial break (No, no commercials during the episodes here, thankfully)

The audio commentary on disk 3 (the finale) is hilarious, as are most of the uncensored deleted scenes. And not that *I* personally needed to see how they created the *ahem* "food" that Matt was challenged to eat during the "The Meal" challenge, it was still funny to see the behind-the-scenes of that stunt.

There's also some additional "eviction" footage, but it's more of like "now-I'm-out-of-character-and-commenting-about-Matt" footage. Which isn't a bad thing really, since you DO get to see how different the actors are from their characters.

The "chocolate sauce on models" extended sequence is not as hot as it might sound. The models are already covered in chocolate when the sequence begins, so no bare bodies are to be found. But if you like low level bi fun, or just want to see what three chocolate covered models look like in DVD quality, check it out.

One gripe, which is actually more of clarification really, is that the show is not actually shown "uncensored." Unbleeped, definitely! I know that some of the guys (and maybe some girls) want to get this DVD set because they want to see Molly's pool "fall out" and see some model nippage (I know this, because it's one of the first questions I've been asked when fellow fans hear I have the DVD set) Well, if that's your main reason for getting this DVD set, let me save you $40 and let you know it ain't gonna be in this set. Yes, the wet t-shirt challenge IS unblurred, so if you want to spend the bucks for THAT, then go have at it.
(Personally, if THAT'S your bag, it would seem to be a better investment to use that same $40 and get a full on, triple X, stroke-til-you-choke, porno!)

And my only other gripe, is that for 3 disks and just a handful of extras, buyers may feel they didn't get their $40 worth. Personally, I would have walked away happy if it had been around $10 cheaper.

That's My Opinion, But You're Welcome To It

That's from Matt when he saw Tawny Roberts when doing the commentary for the uncensored finale. Just one of many funny things on a very funny DVD.

First, you'll get to watch all the episodes without logos, commercials, promos over the closing credits or other such nonsense. This is great in itself and even if you've been a regular watcher of the show (maybe more than once), I think you'll still laugh. For more fun, try using your DVD's pause / slow motion feature during the director's meetings to pick up things you might not have noticed before.

The special features are pretty sweet. One of the best ones is what I mentioned above - a commentary on the finale by Matt Kennedy Gould and executive producer Rhett Reese. Since the finale also includes a look-back at the entire season, you'll get to hear their thoughts on that as well. You'll also catch up on how Matt's doing now and some of his deepest thoughts on what during the show.

As for the actual bonus features section, you get Deleted Scenes, Chocolate-Covered Models featurette, the Making of a Meal and additional Eviction footage. Of these, I'd have to say that the most interesting and revealing is definitely the Eviction footage. You get the complete commentary of what the cast had to say to Matt after they were "evicted," plus Matt's full commentary afterwards. You'll recognize the bits and pieces that were shown during the program, but this is the chance to see the entire thing and pick up a lot of stuff that got cut before. Of the Deleted Scenes, the two funniest are Matt's Breakdown and a Fish Story from Kip. The breakdown is very funny and almost alone makes the DVD worth it.

Finally, to those who are complaining about the censorship, I just have to say that I don't think it's any big deal. For one thing, when they censored Brian's nipples, that was a joke. And, come on, do you really want to see Brian's naughty bits anyway? Or Kip's? If that's the only thing you're tuning in for, then it seems you're not appreciating everything the show/DVD has to offer. Oh, and by way of explanation, the main cast of the show probably had contracts that said they couldn't show that --- at least for the stuff that wasn't just a joke.

It is so tongue and cheek, cleaver, halarious, daring, racy and exciting! It's the Joe Schmo show, and it's now on DVD - uncensored!
I would never have tuned into this show if I hadn't read about it, and I'm so glad I did! It is the funniest show that has ever been on television! I think it's fantastic and it gives such an insight on these reality shows and how they work.
I myself am a big fan of reality shows, so I was able to see all the jokes and parodies of other reality shows, and I just died laughing at all of the little in-jokes.
For all of you who are wary of the reality band wagon and don't appreciate this new genre, I highly recommend the Joe Schmo, for its interesting take and gentle satire! What a classic!

I started watching season 2 and missed out on season one. I think that the show is very clever and keeps me laughing. Season one is by far better. I love the characters,especially Matt, who is not even a character. Now I just want to be his friend. This is a great buy but it is a little pricey. Forty dollars is a little too expensive.

I think the premise of the show is good and well thought up. Kip the gay guy is by far the funniest and does the best acting job. Ashleigh the rich Snob is hot as all and does a great job as well.

I would recommend you buy this right now because it is hours of entertainment joking the reality shows we love

Once again (see my previous review for Best of Insomniac Vol.2) a DVD touted as "uncensored" turns out to be partially censored. During the wet t-shirt competition, the actress portraying Molly climbs out of the pool. Her bikini top slips and reveals her nipple. It's blurred out!! Now, call me crazy, but that would seem to be an instance of censoring. I'm sure that they simply could not get clearance from the actress to show her assets, but then they shouldn't claim that the program is uncensored when it clearly is not.
The show itself is very entertaining and worth viewing, but, c'mon people, let's be a little more truthful about the contents.

I don't know how the show did in the ratings but I know I was in front of my TV every Tuesday to watch what would happen next. While watching the show I thought man it would be nice to see the uncensored version of the show and to see some extra behind the scenes footage . When the DVD came out saying uncensored I went and bought it expecting everything to be shown and every word to be said. Well every word is said but everything is not shown. Is it just me or is that false advertising or what? I would have also like to have seen more bonus features but even though I still give the DVD 5 stars because the show itself is fun to watch. The 2nd season is on right now and to me it looks even better then the first one. Can't wait till it is on DVD and I hope the don't lie this time about the uncensored version. If you have not seen the show get the DVD and sit back and enjoy.

When this show aired in the fall of 2003 I was totally there every week. Truly inventive in the sea of "reality" shows, this one poked fun at all of them. Having one real person in the midst of a cast of loonies was quite simply, brilliant. This show definitely offers one of the best casts of actors assembled in awhile, and they all perform wonderfully in their assigned "reality" roles. From the "Rich Bitch," to the "Gay Guy" (Kip, who is hilarious and more sweet than offensive--thankfully), to the crusty military Veteran, the actors continuously provide hilarity with their take on cliched reality show contestants and situations. The one character that stands out most is the Real World III inspired, Puck wannabe "The Hutch" who picks his nose, burps at the table, doesn't shower, and "tells it like it is." (He delivers some of the best lines, including one on how he "respected" another cast member.) However, the real star of this piece is a real, nice guy by the name of Matt Kennedy Gould. The creators, once again, struck gold in their casting. Always trying to do the right thing, he offers sometimes touching moments that are quite surprising for such a silly, sometimes raunchy show. His reaction upon learning the truth provides the biggest of these moments and wonderfully closes the show with some class. Even if you aren't a "reality" show type of person (such as myself) I do believe you'll get a good time out of the show. I personally have only watched The Real World 1-3 (before it turned into softcore porn), and parts of other shows (like Fear Factor), and I got what was being ripped on here. Sadly, there aren't too many extras--a full commentary from the entire cast would have been something, as would additional commentary from Matt, along with more footage of what the actors were doing while Matt wasn't there, but the show itself is worth viewing. Some have commented on the censorship and sadly it is in some places, but there was one part that needed to be. According to a now gone tv database website, the character of Kip was not actually naked during one of the games. This show was re-aired under the name "Mo'Joe Schmo" (why wasn't that included?), where there was pop-up text pieces written by Matt where he revealed that Kip was wearing something, so they covered him with the pixels to give the impression he was actually naked. I hope things like this don't detour you from viewing this excellent show, as you can hear and see what's censored in other entertainment (Is it really that hard to see nudity?). The stuff surrounding is what really matters--and it's pretty damn good.

well, i love joe schmo, one of the few shows i waited for as the week passed. the hutch is indeed the greatest character ever, followed very closely by bryce the stalker from season 2, but thats beside the point i'm going to make here. this is highlighted for the fact that its uncensored, but it is, indeed, censored. not all of it, the models arent cencored no, there is full unbleeped language (except for the bonus material, which still bleeps, even as they say it doesnt right on the case). one thing i was craving, was molly's bikini top slippage, to see her great, beautiful breast. but nope, blurred. Hutch's prank on kip's photo-album, still blurred. see, i am disappointed not because i don't get to see hutch's or brians ass, but because i wanted complete reality, and they promised no censoring. that is my complaint. still, its joe schmo. i hope next season they don't lie to us again.

Just when I thought that reality shows couldn't get any more ridiculous, out of the blue comes the Joe Schmo Show.

I always thought that there were too many of these bloody shows anyway, and I think that the networks really need to cut it out. There are only a few exceptions that are actually any good, and those are the ones that should remain.
My hatred of the reality genre basically stems from the fact that most networks think that they can just prepackage a show without hiring any professional actors or anything like that, they don't have to hire writers to actually use their brains or things of that nature, and that was just plain sloppy.

Then the 'Joe Schmo Show' came around, a reality show that only ONE person thinks is real. The premise of the show reminded me of 'The Truman Show' starring Jim Carrey, sort of.

I thought that this show was truly, TRULY excellent. Because this show simultaneously paid homage and poked fun at the reality genre. And even though there were writers on the show and actors, there were still moments of unpredictability on the part of Matt that would surprise everyone; the cast, the crew, and the audience watching.

I think what I liked best thing about the show was the fact that Matt Kennedy Gould was such an incredible human being. He was someone that you can't help but like. He's definitely the kind of person you want to have as a best friend, or a brother, or if you're a girl you definitely want to date or even marry the guy.

This show is definitely awesome, and I can't wait to see what they'll do for an encore with 'Joe Schmo 2'.

Simple...The first season of Joe Schmo in my opinion is the only true REALITY show .... ever. The season finale' will go down in history.
Not a dry eye in the house. If you like reality television you'll love The Joe Schmo Show season one. Gary Bruner