Wednesday, December 14, 2005

So the real question from tonight's episode of The Apprentice: Martha Stewart is simple -- would you rather have someone on your team who is hungover or someone who holds a grudge from weeks ago? Oh boy.

The interview portion of the episode was really no big surprise. We already knew that Dawna hadsthe most business experience, but isn't too dynamic. We all knew that Bethenny is the
most creative, but can be a bit manic. And anyone who was surprised that Jim didn't make much sense really should be watching something a little less intellectual (oh dear). I only wish that they showed more of the interviews -- I would have liked to see what made the execs say that they just couldn't understand him. Two questions though -- why did she have them all drive out to Connecticut to find out that they were doing the interviews. That seemed like a waste of time. Also, when Martha fired Jim, why did it seem like the majority of her comments were done on voice-over? Was it just poor audio quality or did she really say something a bit different.

So, Dawna and Bethenny in the final two. Interesting in that they have talked before about how different they are -- if Martha wants one, she definitely doesn't want the other. So both versions of The Apprentice have the final two choosing their teams. But the choices weren't great on this show -- in fact, I don't think that Bethenny even had any good choices other than Jim. But even with a bunch of bad choices, why on earth did she choose Carrie? That decision could cost her the job. Of course, Dawna chose three people who think highly of her, but really aren't very good either.

Over at the circus, Bethenny is way too focused on the fundraising aspect of the task, and not on anything else. And she is dealing with the fact that Carrie is still way too bitter. She does have Ryan and Jim though, who are both very good workers.

Dawna has her own set of problems. She chose people to work for her that she likes, and like her, but really aren't the sharpest knives in the drawer. And I think that will come back to get her in the end. (although I loved watching drunk Howie...really great television).

My guess is that this will be a lot closer than some of the other seasons of the show. And it will really come down to which type of person that Martha wants more. If I had to pick one?...Bethenny, by the slightest of margins.

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